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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ESPN FPI Reveals Which SEC Teams Are Locks to Make College Football Playoff
ESPN FPI Reveals Which SEC Teams Are Locks to Make College Football Playoff originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Texas Longhorns will enter the 2025 college football season with one of the most talented rosters in the country. Advertisement Led by quarterback phenom Arch Manning, Texas will look to reach its third consecutive College Football Playoff. While the Longhorns lost several key starters to the NFL from a season ago, Texas still returns a plethora of playmakers such as Anthony Hill, Colin Simmons, Michael Taaffe and Cedric Baxter. According to ESPN's FPI (Football Power Index), Texas has the best odds of reaching the College Football Playoff this season with a 83.9% chance. Georgia (78.6%) and Alabama (66.2%) are close behind. Seven SEC teams are included in the top-13 spots of ESPN's ranking: Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Ole Miss and LSU. Outside of the SEC, teams like Ohio State, Penn State, Oregon, Clemson, Miami and Notre Dame have realistic chances of reaching the playoff. Advertisement Texas has reached the College Football Playoff semifinals the last two seasons but have failed to close out the game in the final minutes. In 2023, Steve Sarkisian's squad narrowly lost to the Washington Huskies. Last year, the Longhorns were defeated by Ohio State in the final minutes. All eyes will be on Texas this season as they strive to live up to the high expectations. Related: Urban Meyer Names Three 'Landmine' Games for Arch Manning, Texas This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Former DeKalb officer takes plea in killing of unarmed, naked Black man 10 years ago
The former DeKalb County police officer who shot and killed a naked, unarmed Air Force veteran in 2015 has taken a negotiated plea to charges of aggravated assault. Robert Olsen had already been convicted of killing Anthony Hill in 2019, but the Georgia Court of Appeals overturned that conviction. That court did say that Olsen could be retried on the aggravated assault charges against him. In a statement from the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office, it said: 'It has been more than a decade since Anthony Hill's life was cut tragically short. Defendant Olsen's guilty plea brings this long, arduous chapter to a close and through it, he has finally accepted some responsibility for his actions. I am proud of the work my team has done to secure justice for Anthony Hill and his family. We have stood with them every step of the way and made this difficult decision only after lengthy discussions with Anthony's family. We hope this plea provides them some peace.' Following the plea, the judge sentenced Olsen to 15 years to serve 12 years, commuted to time served, with the balance to be served on probation. She also sentenced him to complete 100 hours of community service. RELATED NEWS: Former officer who shot, killed unarmed Black man in 2015 has conviction overturned Ex-officer who shot, killed unarmed, naked man found not guilty of murder Former officer accused of killing naked, unarmed veteran rejects plea deal Police identify naked man shot, killed by DeKalb officer Judge allows testimony about victim's mental illness in DeKalb police shooting trial
The Independent
28-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
Former Georgia officer who fatally shot naked man pleads guilty to aggravated assault
A former Georgia police officer who shot and killed an unarmed, naked man pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge of aggravated assault and won't serve any additional time behind bars. After Robert 'Chip' Olsen, 63, entered his plea, DeKalb County Superior Court Judge LaTisha Dear Jackson sentenced him to 15 years with 12 years commuted to time served, with the balance to be served on probation, prosecutors said in a press release. He was also ordered to serve 100 hours of community service. 'No one would say that they are happy about any aspect of this case, it was a tragedy all the way around, but today's resolution will bring closure to the case,' Olsen's lawyers Amanda Clark Palmer and Don Samuel said in a statement. 'We are relieved that our client will not serve any additional time in custody.' DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston said in a press release that she hopes the plea provides Anthony Hill's family some peace. 'It has been more than a decade since Anthony Hill's life was cut tragically short," Boston said. 'Defendant Olsen's guilty plea brings this long, arduous chapter to a close and through it he has finally accepted some responsibility for his actions.' Olsen was responding to a call of a naked man behaving erratically at an Atlanta-area apartment complex in March 2015 when he killed 26-year-old Hill, a Black Air Force veteran who had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Olsen, who was a DeKalb County police officer at the time, said he was acting in self-defense. He was indicted in January 2016 on charges including murder, aggravated assault, violation of his oath of office and making a false statement. A jury in 2019 found him guilty of one count of aggravated assault, two counts of violating his oath of office and one count of making a false statement. He was sentenced to serve 12 years in prison, followed by eight years of probation. He appealed his conviction of aggravated assault and one count of violation of his oath, and the Georgia Court of Appeals last year overturned those convictions. Before trial, Olsen's lawyers had argued that the DeKalb County Police Department's use of force policy should not be submitted as evidence. The appeals court agreed that the trial court was wrong to admit the policy into evidence without identifying and redacting the portions that conflict with Georgia law. The appeals court ruling said that prosecutors could retry Olsen on the aggravated assault charge but not the violation of oath count.
Associated Press
28-05-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Former Georgia officer who fatally shot naked man pleads guilty to aggravated assault
ATLANTA (AP) — A former Georgia police officer who shot and killed an unarmed, naked man pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge of aggravated assault and won't serve any additional time behind bars. After Robert 'Chip' Olsen, 63, entered his plea, DeKalb County Superior Court Judge LaTisha Dear Jackson sentenced him to 15 years with 12 years commuted to time served, with the balance to be served on probation, prosecutors said in a press release. He was also ordered to serve 100 hours of community service. 'No one would say that they are happy about any aspect of this case, it was a tragedy all the way around, but today's resolution will bring closure to the case,' Olsen's lawyers Amanda Clark Palmer and Don Samuel said in a statement. 'We are relieved that our client will not serve any additional time in custody.' DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston said in a press release that she hopes the plea provides Anthony Hill's family some peace. 'It has been more than a decade since Anthony Hill's life was cut tragically short,' Boston said. 'Defendant Olsen's guilty plea brings this long, arduous chapter to a close and through it he has finally accepted some responsibility for his actions.' Olsen was responding to a call of a naked man behaving erratically at an Atlanta-area apartment complex in March 2015 when he killed 26-year-old Hill, a Black Air Force veteran who had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Olsen, who was a DeKalb County police officer at the time, said he was acting in self-defense. He was indicted in January 2016 on charges including murder, aggravated assault, violation of his oath of office and making a false statement. A jury in 2019 found him guilty of one count of aggravated assault, two counts of violating his oath of office and one count of making a false statement. He was sentenced to serve 12 years in prison, followed by eight years of probation. He appealed his conviction of aggravated assault and one count of violation of his oath, and the Georgia Court of Appeals last year overturned those convictions. Before trial, Olsen's lawyers had argued that the DeKalb County Police Department's use of force policy should not be submitted as evidence. The appeals court agreed that the trial court was wrong to admit the policy into evidence without identifying and redacting the portions that conflict with Georgia law. The appeals court ruling said that prosecutors could retry Olsen on the aggravated assault charge but not the violation of oath count.
Irish Independent
15-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Empty ‘hippy crack' cannisters discovered in Wicklow village park – ‘Parents are rightly concerned'
Serious health and safety concerns have been raised in Rathnew after numerous empty nitrous oxide cannisters, also known as 'laughing gas' or 'hippy crack', were found discarded in public spaces in and around the village. Four cannisters were recovered from the local park in Rathnew located opposite Rathnew Cemetery, while another empty cannister was also found in Drumkay over recent days. Specialists have advised that the gas causes a range of sensory issues, including a numbness in their hands, feet and extremities, serious issues with balance, problems with their heart rate, and mental health issues. The HSE advise that it is dangerous to inhale nitrous oxide directly from a canister, which can cause frostbite to the mouth and nose, as well as damage to the throat and lungs. A recent report published by the HSE's Adolescent Addiction Service has shown that 22pc of young people attending their adolescent service admitted to taking nitrous oxide. Sinn Féin local area representatives Anthony Hill and Abbie O' Loughlin are calling for urgent action. Anthony said: 'We are extremely worried by the widespread use of nitrous oxide - often referred to as 'laughing gas' - by children and teenagers in Rathnew. Local residents, community workers, and parents have been highlighting the issue for some time, and we're seeing large numbers of these canisters discarded around the local park and other public spaces. 'On Monday, we found two empty cannisters in the park just sitting on the grass. We went back again on Wednesday and found another two cannisters discarded in a ditch. A fourth cannister has also been found in Drumkay. The cannisters are meant to be sold for whipping cream but when you look on the websites, they are clearly being marketed towards young people. You have all sots of different flavours, similar to vapes. 'The nitrous oxide cannister discovered in Drumkay had 'Grand Theft Auto' stickers all over it. Why would you put those stickers on the cannisters if you weren't trying to attract young people? It's becoming a major, major issue.' Abbie added: "This is a growing problem across Wicklow, but it is hitting our community here in Rathnew hard. Parents are rightly concerned, and young people are being exposed to harmful substances with little to no awareness of the risks involved. The presence of these canisters in the park is frightening, particularly when you consider how young some of the users are. "Sinn Féin is committed to addressing this issue. We fully support the legislation brought forward by our party colleagues in the Dáil to regulate the sale of nitrous oxide. This legislation will make it an offence to sell these products for recreational use, closing the current loophole being exploited." The Sinn Féin bill, currently progressing through the Dáil, would restrict the sale of nitrous oxide and introduce strong penalties for those selling to minors or for non-legitimate purposes. It has received widespread support from youth workers, health professionals and community leaders. 'This is about protecting our young people and ensuring our parks and public spaces are safe. We're calling on the government to act swiftly, pass the legislation, and provide more support for community-based youth interventions that engage and educate young people,' stated Anthony.
