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a day ago
- Health
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Opening statements made in Ohio doctor's defamation trial against Mount Carmel
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After two days of jury selection, opening statements were made in the trial between William Husel, a former physician acquitted of 14 murder charges in 2022, and the Mount Carmel Health System. Wednesday morning started with alternate jurors being selected before Husel's attorney, Jose Baez, began opening statements just before 1:30 p.m. Baez is a Florida-based attorney who also represented Husel during his 2022 murder trial. 'This man has had to endure the unbearable,' Baez said. More than three years after being found not guilty of murder, Husel sued the Mount Carmel Health System, former Mount Carmel CEO and president Edward Lamb, and Mount Carmel's parent company Trinity Health Corporation for defamation. Baez championed Husel's background as an award-winning doctor before diving into his claim of how Trinity Health used public relations tactics to sway a media campaign against him. Among a large amount of examples shown to the jury, Baez showed an email that gave employees 'kudos' for influencing local newspaper coverage against Husel. From 2015 to 2018, critically ill patients under Husel's care died from a potentially excessive amount of painkillers. In 2019, Husel faced 14 murder charges in relation to his patients' deaths. A jury ultimately found him not guilty in 2022 after a months-long trial. Husel surrendered his medical license in the aftermath of his trial. Funeral services held for Morrow County deputy fatally shot on Memorial Day Husel filed multiple new civil lawsuits which included a 2023 suit for $20 million against Mount Carmel in which Husel's attorneys claim 'malicious prosecution' against him. This lawsuit was dismissed in March of 2024 before he filed a new suit a month later, which cited public statements from the defendants calling him responsible for patient deaths and attempts to influence local media. Defense attorney Powell Miller from Michigan firm Miller Law claimed Mount Carmel did not want to go public with the allegations against Husel and said that Husel needs to prove more than just negative statements against him in order to rule it defamation. He also pointed to Lamb's video responses that did not directly name Husel. He said any statements made did not accuse Husel of any intent to harm patients. 'Dr. Husel cannot hold us responsible for any of his potential damages,' Miller said. 'We never called him a criminal or a killer.' Witness testimony is expected to begin Thursday morning. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
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Reading City Council calls for increase in PA minimum wage
City Council is calling on the state Legislature to increase Pennsylvania's minimum wage. Council recently unanimously adopted a resolution introduced by Councilman Jaime Baez Jr. urging the state Senate to approve House Bill 1150. The bill, proposed by state Rep. G. Roni Green, a Philadelphia Democrat, would raise the hourly minimum wage to $15 from $7.25, beginning Jan. 1. It would also require that any future minimum wage legislation include an annual cost of living adjustment and lift the current state restrictions that keep municipalities from setting their own minimum wage standards or other wage-related regulations. 'I want to thank Rep. Roni Green for presenting this, and I want to thank the House Representatives for continuing to pass not only one year but multiple years of minimum wage legislation,' Baez said. Baez, who last year introduced a similar resolution also passed by council, said previous efforts to raise the minimum wage got stuck in the state Senate. Reading City Council calls for increase in Pennsylvania's minimum hourly wage 'So I urge the public, those who are watching, those here present, including ourselves as councilors, and those present here in the audience, to reach out to your state senators to apply some pressure,' Baez said. 'Make sure you're emailing, calling, letting them know that this is necessary.' Green in a February memo to fellow House members said it is impossible to raise a family on Pennsylvania's current minimum wage. 'Even households of one cannot feed themselves, pay rent and utilities, and save for their future on a $7.25 per hour wage,' she wrote. Pennsylvania last raised its hourly minimum wage to $7.25 from $7.15 in 2009, when the federal minimum wage was increased to $7.25 from $6.55. Currently, 34 states, territories and districts have minimum wages above the federal minimum wage, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures' website, The District of Columbia, at $17 per hour, has the highest minimum wage, followed by Washington at $16.28 per hour. New Jersey's new hourly minimum wage of $15.13 for most employees took effect at the start of last year. For seasonal and small employers, that state's minimum is lower: $13.73 up from $12.93. New York also raised its hourly minimum wage, effective Jan. 1, 2024, to $16 in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County and $15 in the rest of the state. 'I have to say that I think we all love Pennsylvania, but sometimes Pennsylvania is way behind a lot of other states in many ways, Council President Donna Reed said. 'The fact that all our surrounding states have pretty much improved their minimum wage and we are still at a minimum wage that is 20-plus years old is absurd.' Reed thanked Baez for introducing the resolution and urged city residents to contact their state senators and ask them to adopt the bill. 'Whenever you can, however you can, call them, write emails, get to Harrisburg, visit their offices,' she said. Several residents, including representatives of the advocacy organization Berks Stands Up, spoke to council during the public comment period. They urged council members to support the resolution. Jae Elizabeth Giesen said she has a college degree and has held a job in Reading for the past eight years. She would like to move out of her parents' home, but at current rental rates she cannot afford an apartment on her own. 'The only reason I'm able to keep myself going right now is because I have the support of my parents,' she said, urging council to pass the resolution. City Managing Director Jack Gombach read a statement from Mayor Eddie Moran, who also urged the Senate to take action to increase the minimum wage. The city raised the minimum starting wages for its employees, the mayor said, because it was the right thing to do. 'Now it's time for the state to follow,' he said. 'I strongly support raising Pennsylvania's minimum wage to $15 an hour and urge the Legislature to pass HB 1150. Let's make sure everyone who works hard has a fair shot to build a better life.'
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
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Tigers' Javier Baez rips umpire Phil Cuzzi after ejection on terrible strike call: ‘I'm not an animal'
Javier Baez had every right to be heated at home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi during the Detroit Tigers' 3-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. Baez was ejected at the end of the fifth inning on a called strike by Cuzzi that was well below the zone. The Tigers center fielder was animated after the low strike call, telling Cuzzi how he felt. Baez began walking away and turned around to say something else to the umpire, when Cuzzi threw him out of the game. Advertisement Tigers manager A.J. Hinch sprinted from the dugout and Baez had to be held back by third base coach Joey Cora. After the game, Baez told reporters, including Detroit Free Press Tigers beat writer Evan Petzold, what he said to the umpire. 'I only said, 'I'm looking for that pitch. It's not a f****** strike.' That's the only thing I said. And then he said, 'Don't point at it. Walk out.' And then I said, 'What do you mean, walk out? I'm asking you something,' and then he just threw me out.' Baez added that he felt disrespected by Cuzzi. 'It's not even about the call. It's about how he treated me. I'm not an animal. We can talk. We can argue. And that's it. If he would've told me, 'OK, I missed it,' I would've f****** shut up. I know he's not perfect, but don't treat me like that.' Advertisement Cuzzi, who has been a full-time umpire since 1999, has drawn criticism over the years for questionable calls. Baez has rejuvenated his career in his fourth year with the Tigers after signing a six-year, $140 million deal ahead of the 2022 season. He has been playing center field due to injuries and has a .799 OPS, 125 OPS+, six home runs and a 1.6 bWAR through 41 games. It's a turnaround after he wasn't even guaranteed playing time heading into 2025 following the worst season of his career in 2024. The Tigers improved their record to 35-20 with the victory and currently lead the American League Central by 4.5 games over the Minnesota Twins.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
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MLB star goes ballistic on umpire after getting ejected on brutal call: 'I'm not an animal'
There were some Memorial Day fireworks at Comerica Field in Detroit – during a ballgame. Tigers shortstop Javier Baez had to be restrained by teammates after being ejected by umpire Phil Cuzzi following a controversial called third strike. The incident occurred in the fifth inning of Monday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Baez, the leadoff hitter in the inning, took a full-count curveball from Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong that appeared to be well below the strike zone. However, Cuzzi called the pitch, ringing up Baez for the first out of the inning. The two-time all-star did not take the call well, quickly getting in Cuzzi's face and arguing the decision. After Baez finished his tirade and turned to walk back to the dugout, the umpire ejected him from the game, kicking off another big scene. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch arrived at the plate to argue his player's case while third base coach Joey Cora and teammate Gleyber Torres had to restrain Baez, who became furious. Baez was seen trying to push past Cora and Torres and swung his helmet around before it fell to the ground. 'Javy Baez is incensed. I don't know what was said, but Javy is livid,' one of the Tigers' broadcasters said during the incident. 'A.J. Hinch was one step away, but Phil Cuzzi threw out Javy Baez and Javy's going to leave this game.' Baez fumed to reporters after the game, saying that he only told Cuzzi that the pitch wasn't 'a f***ing strike.' 'That's the only thing I said. And then he said, 'Don't point at it. Walk out.' And then I said, 'What do you mean, walk out? I'm asking you something,' and then he just threw me out,' Baez said, according to Evan Petzoid of the Detroit Free Press. Baez also insisted that his incensed reaction wasn't over the strike call, but rather the way Cuzzi dismissively spoke to him during their exchange. 'It's not even about the call. It's about how he treated me,' Baez said. 'I'm not an animal. We can talk. We can argue. And that's it. If he would've told me, 'OK, I missed it,' I would've f***ing shut up. I know he's not perfect, but don't treat me like that.' In his fourth season with the Tigers, Baez rose to fame during his time with the Chicago Cubs, with whom he won a World Series in 2016. Baez also won a gold glove and a silver slugger award with the Cubs before being dealt to the New York Mets at the 2021 trade deadline. He then signed with Detroit in late 2021 as a free agent. Daulton Varsho's booming bat rescues sleepy Blue Jays offence again in narrow win over Rangers Blue Jays can't take heat. But was it legit excuse for no show against Rays?
Toronto Sun
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
MLB star goes ballistic on umpire after getting ejected on brutal call: 'I'm not an animal'
'It's not even about the call. It's about how he treated me' Javier Baez (right) of the Detroit Tigers is held back by third base coach Joey Cora after being called out on strikes as manager manager A.J. Hinch argues with home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi. Getty Images There were some Memorial Day fireworks at Comerica Field in Detroit – during a ballgame. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Tigers shortstop Javier Baez had to be restrained by teammates after being ejected by umpire Phil Cuzzi following a controversial called third strike. The incident occurred in the fifth inning of Monday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Baez, the leadoff hitter in the inning, took a full-count curveball from Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong that appeared to be well below the strike zone. However, Cuzzi called the pitch, ringing up Baez for the first out of the inning. The two-time all-star did not take the call well, quickly getting in Cuzzi's face and arguing the decision. After Baez finished his tirade and turned to walk back to the dugout, the umpire ejected him from the game, kicking off another big scene. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch arrived at the plate to argue his player's case while third base coach Joey Cora and teammate Gleyber Torres had to restrain Baez, who became furious. Baez was seen trying to push past Cora and Torres and swung his helmet around before it fell to the ground. 'Javy Baez is incensed. I don't know what was said, but Javy is livid,' one of the Tigers' broadcasters said during the incident. 'A.J. Hinch was one step away, but Phil Cuzzi threw out Javy Baez and Javy's going to leave this game.' Baez fumed to reporters after the game, saying that he only told Cuzzi that the pitch wasn't 'a f***ing strike.' 'That's the only thing I said. And then he said, 'Don't point at it. Walk out.' And then I said, 'What do you mean, walk out? I'm asking you something,' and then he just threw me out,' Baez said, according to Evan Petzoid of the Detroit Free Press . This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Javier Báez: 'I only said, 'I'm looking for that pitch. It's not a fucking strike.' That's the only thing I said. And then he said, 'Don't point at it. Walk out.' And then I said, 'What do you mean, walk out? I'm asking you something,' and then he just threw me out.' #Tigers — Evan Petzold (@EvanPetzold) May 26, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Baez also insisted that his incensed reaction wasn't over the strike call, but rather the way Cuzzi dismissively spoke to him during their exchange. 'It's not even about the call. It's about how he treated me,' Baez said. 'I'm not an animal. We can talk. We can argue. And that's it. If he would've told me, 'OK, I missed it,' I would've f***ing shut up. I know he's not perfect, but don't treat me like that.' In his fourth season with the Tigers, Baez rose to fame during his time with the Chicago Cubs, with whom he won a World Series in 2016. Baez also won a gold glove and a silver slugger award with the Cubs before being dealt to the New York Mets at the 2021 trade deadline. He then signed with Detroit in late 2021 as a free agent. Read More Music Olympics Columnists Relationships World
