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Los Angeles Times
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Dodgers Dugout: Dodgers make a surprising move
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. There are only 10 players still on the team who were on the 2020 World Series title team. Can you name them? Answer below. The Dodgers did something Wednesday that I didn't think they would do, certainly not this early in the season: They designated catcher Austin Barnes for assignment and brought catcher Dalton Rushing up from the minors. Designated for assignment means the Dodgers have seven days to place Barnes on waivers, trade him or release him. Barnes had been with the Dodgers since 2015, with only Clayton Kershaw having a longer current tenure with the club. Barnes, who went to Riverside Poly High and Arizona State, was drafted in the ninth round of the 2011 draft by the Florida (now Miami) Marlins. After the 2014 season, he was traded to the Dodgers by the Marlins along with Chris Hatcher, Andrew Heaney and Kiké Hernández for Dee Strange-Gordon, Dan Haren and Miguel Rojas, which makes me realize that Barnes' first season with the team was also the first year of this newsletter. I hope that's not an ominous sign. Barnes' first full season with the Dodgers was 2017, and it was also his best season offensively, as he hit .289/.408/.486 with 15 doubles, eight homers and 38 RBIs in 262 plate appearances as the backup for Yasmani Grandal. Barnes was mainly a backup in his career, appearing in 100 or more games only twice, 2017 and 2018. He hit so well in 2017 that he moved into a platoon role with Grandal near the end of the season and was the main starter during the postseason, going 10 for 46 with a homer and five RBIs. His defense was his true calling card, as he was one of the best at pitch calling, pitch framing and blocking pitches in the dirt. Pitchers loved him, and he was considered almost an extra coach on the bench the last couple of seasons. His hitting has fallen off dramatically the last few seasons. Since 2021 he had hit .215, .212, .180, .264 (with few walks and little power) and .214 this season. The final blow was deteriorating defense, as his arm had grown weak. With the Dodgers struggling offensively at the bottom of the lineup, it was getting hard to justify giving Will Smith more than one day off a week, and it's best to give your stating catcher a couple of games off a week so he can stay fresh in September and the postseason. It was a still a surprise though. But if you take a moment to consider that the Dodgers traded A.J. Ellis despite him being a favorite of Kershaw, perhaps it really isn't a surprise. And you have to wonder if Chris Taylor is feeling nervous considering how well Hyeseong Kim is playing right now. When Teoscar Hernández and Tommy Edman come back, there will be some key roster decisions to be made. James Outman will be sent down, but who else goes? Barnes should always be remembered for one thing more than any other. In Game 6 of the 2020 World Series, Blake Snell, then pitching for the Tampa Bay Rays, was cruising, shutting out the Dodgers on two hits while striking out nine through 5.1 innings. He looked unhittable. Barnes came to the plate and singled to center. Rays manager Kevin Cash came out and removed Snell. Against reliever Nick Anderson, Mookie Betts doubled Barnes to third. Anderson threw a wild pitch, letting Barnes score, and Betts scored on a ground out by Corey Seager, giving the Dodgers a 2-1 lead. The Dodgers went on to win the game and the Series. Does Cash replace Snell if Barnes doesn't get that hit? We'll never know, but it seems doubtful. If Barnes lands with another team, he deserves a nice ovation when he returns to Dodger Stadium. Talking about Barnes, Dave Roberts said: 'This was certainly a tough conversation. Austin is a Dodger for life. He helped us win the championship. Caught the last pitch in 2020, in the World Series, and he's done a lot of great things in the community, for the Dodgers, for myself, personally. I just think that for us right now, with what Dalton Rushing is doing on the performance side, it's an opportunity to challenge him, expand his growth, give him an opportunity to log some major league games and essentially give him some runway.' So, let's talk about Rushing. He went to Louisville and was taken in the second round of the 2022 draft. He has moved consistently through the minors, hitting good to great everywhere and was hitting .308/.424/.514 at triple-A Oklahoma City this season. His bat has been major-league ready for a while. With Will Smith solidly behind the plate in L.A., the Dodgers tried Rushing out at first base and left field. Reports from scouts who have seen him play left field are that he's a work in progress, and the Dodgers say they want him to be a catcher. So it appears he is coming up to spell Smith a couple of times a week. It's tough for a young player, used to playing every day, to come to a team and sit on the bench most of the time. So it will be interesting to see what exactly the Dodgers do with him. Two of the positions he could play, first base and DH, are currently taken by two future Hall of Famers. And will the Dodgers want to risk the defense by putting him in left? If he plays for a couple of weeks as the backup catcher and is hitting line drives everywhere, will they be tempted to put him in left? Roberts on Rushing: 'In one sense, to not take at-bats every day, you could see some downside. But I think that us talking internally, having him here in this environment, around our pitchers, around our coaches, understanding how we game plan, understanding major league hitters, and then to most importantly log major league at-bats — I think just net sum, it was more positive.' It will be fun to watch. Clayton Kershaw will make his long-awaited return to the rotation Saturday against the Angels. How will he do? Who knows. It's just nice to have him back out there. Kershaw is one of the two greatest pitchers in Dodgers history, along with Sandy Koufax. The last time we did voting for the greatest Dodgers of all time, Koufax finished first, Kershaw fourth (Jackie Robinson and Vin Scully were in between). The last few seasons have been injury-filled, but Kershaw has still been a good pitcher. He only looks bad if you compare him to the numbers he put up in his prime. Last season, when he started seven games and had a 4.50 ERA, was the first season since 2008 (his first year) when he had an ERA+ below 100. In 2022 it was 177, meaning he was 77% better than the league average pitcher. In 2023, it was 175. And you can count on one thing even now: Every time Kershaw goes out on the mound, he's going to empty the tank. He's going to give you everything he's got. He pitched on short rest during the postseason. He did everything the Dodgers asked him. This may be his last season. Enjoy it while you can. Most seasons with the Dodgers: 18 seasonsClayton KershawBill RussellZack Wheat 16 seasonsGil HodgesPee Wee ReeseDuke SniderDon Sutton 15 seasonsCarl Furillo 14 seasonsWillie DavisDon DrysdaleSteve GarveyJim GilliamSteve Yeager Kershaw's return was at a good time, because the Dodgers put Roki Sasaki on the IL on Tuesday because of 'right shoulder impingement.' Apparently, Sasaki had pain in his shoulder for a few weeks and didn't tell anyone. He only mentioned it after his last start. Meanwhile, his fastball velocity had been dipping each start. Now we know why. There's almost always an adjustment period when pitcher come from Japan to the U.S. A different baseball (the ball in Japan is slightly smaller (8.875–9.125 inches compared to 9–9.25 inches), the pitch clock, and, the ball in Japan has better grip, making it easier to manipulate and spin. Plus, even without those factors, just adapting to a new country is difficult enough. When Sasaki will return is unknown. He was 1-1 with a 4.72 ERA this season. Dodger pitchers on the IL and when they are expected to return: Tyler Glasnow, shoulder (unknown)Brusdar Graterol, shoulder surgery (September)Michael Grove, shoulder surgery (2026)Edgardo Henriquez, broken foot (unknown)Kyle Hurt, Tommy John surgery (2026)Evan Phillips, elbow (June)River Ryan, Tommy John surgery (2026)Roki Sasaki, shoulder (unknown)Emmet Sheehan, Tommy John surgery (after the All-Star break)Blake Snell, shoulder (unknown)Gavin Stone, shoulder surgery (2026)Blake Treinen, forearm (July) There are very few players in baseball history who seem to rise to every occasion. One of them is Shohei Ohtani. He hit two home runs on his bobblehead night Thursday, and these are his numbers on all the bobblehead nights the Dodgers have had for him: 7 for 16, four home runs, eight RBIs, three stolen bases. Just think, the Angels had him for five years and did not really do much with him, as far as marketing goes. What were they thinking? Also, since wearing glasses, Max Muncy is hitting .261/.364/.543 with two doubles, one triple, three homers and 12 RBIs in 55 plate appearances. Dodgers leaders in strikeouts per nine innings, minimum 750 innings: 1. Clayton Kershaw, 9.72. Sandy Koufax, 9.33. Hideo Nomo, 8.94. Chan Ho Park, 8.34. Darren Dreifort, 8.36. Kevin Brown, 8.17. Chad Billingsley, 7.98. Jim Brewer, 7.49. Tim Belcher, 7.110. Bill Singer, 7.0 As you can see, there are no Brooklyn pitchers in the top 10. So, here's the top 10 Brooklyn Dodgers in strikeouts per nine innings, minimum 750 innings: 1. Dazzy Vance, 6.32. Van Lingle Mungo, 5.33. Ralph Branca, 5.13. Carl Erskine, 5.15. Don Newcombe, 5.06. Kirby Higbe, 4.77. Nap Rucker, 4.68. Adonis Terry, 4.58. Whit Wyatt, 4.58. Preacher Roe, 4.5 We are going to take the Joker off the board (fans of the TV game show 'The Joker's Wild' will understand that reference) and talk about a rare non-Dodgers topic. MLB reinstated Pete Rose, Joe Jackson and others on the permanently ineligible list, basically saying that a lifetime ban ends when you die. We can talk all day about the cowardice of reinstating Rose just a few months after he died. Or the fact that a person's death does nothing to change what they did or did not do. Rose, Jackson and the other members of the 1919 White Sox are now eligible for the Hall of Fame. My question to you is, should they be elected to the Hall of Fame? Click here to vote in our survey. We'll discuss the results next time. The 10 members of the 2020 title team still with the team: Mookie BettsTony GonsolinBrusdar GraterolKiké HernándezClayton KershawDustin MayMax MuncyWill SmithChris TaylorBlake Treinen Friday: Angels (Jack Kochanowicz, 2-5, 5.23 ERA) at Dodgers (Dustin May, 1-3, 4.08 ERA), 7:10 p.m., Sportsnet LA, AM 570, KTNQ 1020 Saturday: Angels (*Tyler Anderson, 2-1, 2.58 ERA) at Dodgers (*Clayton Kershaw, first start), 6:10 p.m., Sportsnet LA, AM 570, KTNQ 1020 Sunday: Angels (*Yusei Kikichi, 0-4, 3.72 ERA) at Dodgers (Tony Gonsolin, 2-0, 2.81 ERA), 1:10 p.m., Sportsnet LA, AM 570, KTNQ 1020 *-left-handed Who is the next Dodger to go? | Dodgers Debate Dodgers call up catcher Dalton Rushing, designate Austin Barnes for assignment Mookie Betts' toddler son runs away with first-pitch baseball. It's as adorable as it sounds Hernández: Roki Sasaki's shoulder issue leaves Dodgers in a familiar and problematic position Dodgers place Roki Sasaki on injured list, further depleting the team's pitching Roki Sasaki's declining fastball velocity is a problem. Can the Dodgers find a solution? Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson reinstated by Major League Baseball, making Hall of Fame election possible Shaikin: Pete Rose is a sure thing for the Baseball Hall of Fame now, right? Not so fast Austin Barnes bunts in a run and homers in Game 3 of the 2020 World Series. Watch and listen here. Have a comment or something you'd like to see in a future Dodgers newsletter? Email me at and follow me on Twitter at @latimeshouston. To get this newsletter in your inbox, click here.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Brett Kavanaugh Just Gave a Gratuitous Win to Cops Who Kill
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. The Constitution was never meant to be blind when judging the use of force by the state. But at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, it was forced to squint. For years, the court had claimed to follow the Supreme Court's rule that police use of force must be judged by the 'totality of the circumstances.' But in truth, it had invented a rule that narrowed vision to a sliver of time—a doctrine it called the 'moment of threat.' In cases involving lethal encounters, the 5th Circuit told courts to ignore everything but the instant an officer claimed to need to use deadly force. After Ashtian Barnes was killed by police officer Roberto Felix in 2016—shot twice during a stop over an unpaid toll on a rental car he was driving—his mother sought civil relief in federal court. But the case never reached a jury. The 5th Circuit decided that only the two seconds when Felix mounted the doorsill of Barnes' moving car and fired his gun recklessly into it mattered, ruling that Felix's fear in that instant made the shooting reasonable. Everything else—the toll violation Barnes didn't owe, the officer's decision to leap onto and shoot into a moving car, the chaos and terror of the encounter—was erased. The court refused to allow any of it to be weighed or questioned, sealing the law's gaze to a sliver of time and a flash of violence frozen in isolation. Thankfully, on Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected this distortion of the law. Writing for a unanimous court, Justice Elena Kagan restored the basic principle that reasonableness under the Fourth Amendment cannot be measured in a blink. Courts must consider the 'totality of the circumstances,' she wrote, because reasonableness emerges from context. The 5th Circuit's moment-of-threat doctrine, by contrast, abandoned the all-times-considered approach, reducing the analysis to a snapshot, a fragment torn from the sequence of events. As Kagan explained, this doctrine imposed 'chronological blinkers,' a rule that forced judges to ignore everything except the final seconds of violence. It blinded courts to the reasons for a stop, the interactions between the officer and the suspect, and any facts that might have shown whether a reasonable officer would have viewed the suspect's conduct as threatening or, instead, innocuous. In Barnes v. Felix, that meant pretending that Barnes' death existed in a vacuum detached from the 'facts and events leading up to the climactic moment.' Beyond merely affirming the test that courts have applied for decades, the court's opinion exposed a stark truth: The moment-of-threat doctrine was a weaponized fiction that did not misunderstand precedent but instead rewrote it. In its now-vacated opinion, the 5th Circuit paid lip service to the Supreme Court's demand that courts weigh all relevant circumstances. But in the same breath, it carved out an exception for deadly force cases, declaring that in these moments, when an officer's weapon ends a life, the context is irrelevant. The court acknowledged the rule, then erased it. During oral arguments, Felix's attorney tried to salvage this fiction, insisting that the 5th Circuit's invention still allowed courts to consider preshooting facts. But, as Kagan exposed, this was a rhetorical sleight of hand. In reducing everything but a 'two-second snippet' to a ghost, the 5th Circuit had applied a made-up doctrine that claimed that everything mattered, then guaranteed that nothing but two seconds did. But even as the Supreme Court struck down the moment-of-threat doctrine, it left another question circling just outside its ruling—whether an officer's own reckless actions that create or escalate a dangerous situation can render their use of deadly force unreasonable. The court explicitly declined to answer that question, even though it hovered over the case and surfaced repeatedly in oral arguments. As Kagan explained, the issue was not before the court because the lower courts, locked into the 5th Circuit's narrow time frame, never addressed it. But the question lingers, and it is impossible to separate from the reality of police violence. That Felix's actions created the danger in this case is no anomaly. Across the country, deadly encounters begin with officers making decisions that turn routine stops into fatal confrontations. By vacating and remanding, SCOTUS left lower courts to define what totality of the circumstances means in practice. Will courts recognize that an officer's reckless decisions are part of the context they must consider, or will they sideline them, treating them as legally irrelevant? Those rulings will become the next battleground. It is only a matter of time before the Supreme Court is asked to decide whether an officer can manufacture the danger they later use to justify force, including force that turns deadly. In his concurrence in Barnes v. Felix, Justice Brett Kavanaugh tells a story of fear—a story in which danger is a shadow that follows every officer, where every traffic stop is a gauntlet, where even a routine violation can be a trap. He speaks of officers surrounded by threats, recites statistics of those killed in the line of duty, paints a portrait of chaos ever lurking at the roadside. But this is not just a narrative; it is a doctrine, one that warps everything around it. Kavanaugh's vision of the law is a prism that bends reality to fit a single truth: The officer's fear is always justified; the officer's perspective is always paramount. His concurrence is a fortress built out of fear and reinforced with selective memory. But his fear is a mirror, reflecting only the terror of officers, never the terror of those they stop. Kavanaugh's account—joined by Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Clarence Thomas, and Samuel Alito—has room for the dangers officers face but none for the danger they create. It speaks of the risks they encounter but says nothing of the dead they leave behind. It insists that courts must not judge from the 'peace of a judge's chambers' or with '20/20 vision of hindsight.' But this is not a neutral caution. It is a whispered command. A message that even if courts consider the 'totality of the circumstances,' they must do so through the officer's eyes, measuring every decision against the constant specter of danger. But for those of us whose memory is a panorama, Tamir Rice was 12 years old, playing alone in a park with a toy gun. Officers arrived, and he was dead in seconds. No warning, no questions, just bullets. Eric Garner was standing on a sidewalk, selling loose cigarettes, his hands empty, as he was swarmed by a group of officers and one's arm squeezed the life from him. George Floyd was accused of using a counterfeit bill, his neck crushed beneath an officer's knee for nine minutes and 29 seconds, begging for air, calling out for his mother. Sandra Bland was pulled over for a lane change, questioned, threatened, arrested, and found dead in a jail cell three days later. Philando Castile calmly reached for his license with his fiancée and her child beside him, and he was shot dead anyway. Atatiana Jefferson was playing video games with her nephew in her own home when an officer fired through her window, killing her instantly. Botham Jean was eating ice cream in his own apartment when an officer entered, claimed she had mistaken it for hers, and shot him dead. Elijah McClain was walking home, wearing a ski mask to keep warm, dancing to music only he could hear, until police tackled him, injected him with ketamine, and left him dying on the pavement. Most were on foot. None tried to flee. All were killed in places where they should have been safe—at home, in a car, on a sidewalk, in a park. And in each case, the officer's fear became a defense, the deaths transformed into footnotes in the story of danger police claim to face. But for Black Americans, this is not just a pattern; it is a prophecy. A grim, predictable cycle where every encounter with police is a test of survival. Where the officer's fear is a weapon, and their own fear is a threat. And Kavanaugh's concurrence gives that fear muscle. It pathologizes flight, turning the desperate decision to run—often a product of fear—into evidence of criminality. It insists that fleeing an encounter with police is itself proof of guilt, that hesitation is a sign of aggression, and that killing becomes a reflex. He writes of the dangers officers face but never asks why so many Black Americans flee. Not because they are guilty, but because they know that even the most routine stop can become a death sentence. They know that even their silence can be seen as defiance, their compliance as threat. They know that mere dignity can be dangerous. And for Black families, the fear is not theoretical. It is a shadow that falls over every goodbye. It is the mothers who teach their sons how to speak softly, how to keep their hands visible, how to survive a police encounter without becoming a hashtag. It is the daughters who learn to keep their eyes forward, to say 'Yes, sir' and 'No, sir' even when they are afraid. It is the wives who pray when the door closes, the fathers who watch the clock, the children who wait for the sound of a key in the lock, hoping that this time their loved one will come home. But Kavanaugh has no pages for them. No pages for the dead. He devotes paragraph after paragraph to the dangers officers face, spinning a story of chaos and threat, but his vision is a tunnel. And this is where Barnes v. Felix—a unanimous decision that seemed to restore the promise of the 'totality of the circumstances'—becomes something troubling. Because even in a case in which the court unanimously struck down a doctrine that blinded judges to context, four justices went out of their way to speak for police, to tell a story of fear, to plant a flag for a future in which officer anxiety becomes the measure of reasonableness under a framework they insisted needed restoration. The totality-of-the-circumstances test, though, has always required courts to consider the officer's perspective. The standard is already built around the officer's view of events, and yet four justices felt compelled to carve out a separate space for officer fear, as though that fear might be forgotten. Why add this unnecessary flourish? Because the concurrence is not just a reflection on the facts of Barnes v. Felix; it is a promise that even in a test meant to measure context, the law will always tilt toward the badge.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Bella Vista man arrested for alleged child sexual abuse material on phone
BELLA VISTA, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Bella Vista man was arrested after authorities allegedly recovered child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from his phone, according to court documents. Jacob Barnes, 45, was arrested on May 1 for five counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials, three counts of producing a sexual performance by a child, three counts of video voyeurism and one count of aggravated assault. A probable cause affidavit said that on April 27, an officer with the Bella Vista Police Department spoke with a woman regarding a child sexual abuse material (CSAM) case. The woman said her husband had videos on his phone of her and her children showering. She said she found the alleged CSAM while accessing Barnes' phone to transfer bail money. Using his passcode, she discovered them in a locked album along with previously deleted photos of herself, according to a probable cause affidavit. She said when she confronted him during the drive from jail, Barnes admitted to having them but gave no explanation. He then allegedly became agitated, grabbed the steering wheel, forced the car off the road, and said, 'I'm not going back to jail' before fleeing on foot. Former Arkansas Arts Academy teacher pleads not guilty to child sex crimes in Benton County The woman said she secured her home, then reported the incident to police, showing them a driving app confirming the swerve. She later provided authorities with a recorded call where Barnes allegedly made suicidal statements during this interaction. A detective obtained a warrant for Barnes' phone. The woman also reported a small hole in the bathroom wall, with the potential to be used as a peephole, which was documented by investigators. Compromising images from earlier in 2024 were also allegedly recovered from Barnes' phone, some of which had been deleted from her device. Barnes has been ordered to have no contact with the alleged victims. Barnes' criminal history, beginning in 2001, includes multiple felony charges such as theft by receiving, possession and delivery of controlled substances, residential burglary and forgery, according to court documents. He also has prior arrests for assault, disorderly conduct, probation violations and failing to appear in court. Additional offenses include breaking or entering, criminal contempt, providing false registration and resisting police. Barnes is being held in the Benton County Detention Center on a $650,000 bond and is set to appear in court on May 22. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Moscow court rejects American David Barnes' appeal to get out of Russian prison
American David Barnes' appeal to be released from a Russian detention center has been denied, causing prosecutors in Moscow to celebrate while Barnes' friends and family in Alabama fear for his future. In a hearing that lasted roughly three hours on Thursday, a judge at Moscow City Court rejected an effort by Barnes' attorney Gleb Glinka to free him from custody. Instead, the judge increased Barnes' sentence by six months, ordering that he be sent to a high-security penal colony and receive psychiatric treatment. Cameras were not allowed in the courtroom, but Glinka told ABC News after the hearing that he was astounded by the decision, arguing that the Russian judicial system should not have jurisdiction over this case. Barnes, 67, was convicted and sentenced to 21 years in a Russian penitentiary in February 2024. The conviction came after Moscow prosecutors accused Barnes of abusing his two sons in Texas years earlier, despite Texas law enforcement having no involvement in the Russian trial. Texas prosecutors previously found no basis to charge Barnes with a crime after his Russian ex-wife, Svetlana Koptyaeva, alleged during child custody proceedings that he abused their children in suburban Montgomery County. "I do know that everyone that heard and investigated the child sexual abuse allegations raised by Mrs. Barnes during the child custody proceedings did not find them to be credible," Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Trial Bureau Chief Kelly Blackburn previously told ABC News. "I didn't do anything," Barnes told his sister Carol on a phone call earlier this year. "This is a political situation and I need political help." MORE: Family pleads for release of Texas father held in Russia following custody battle Barnes, who was raised in Alabama and lived in Texas prior to his arrest in Moscow, is currently serving the longest prison sentence of any American currently being detained in Russia. His case is unlike any other foreign detention case involving an American in recent memory, since Russian prosecutors have not accused him of committing crimes on Russian soil. ABC News has been following the saga of Barnes' detention since not long after he was taken into custody in Moscow in January 2022. Barnes' family members say he went to Russia a few weeks before his arrest in an effort to fight for visitation rights involving his children in Moscow's family court system. Although a Texas family court had designated Barnes as the primary guardian of his sons in August 2020, he could not see them since Koptyaeva, his ex-wife, allegedly committed felony interference with child custody in March 2019 by taking the children from the Houston suburbs to Russia and not returning. MORE: American teacher's sister pleads for his release from Russian captivity A Texas warrant for Koptyaeva's arrest remains active. Koptyaeva maintains that Barnes abused their two children, telling ABC News that she brought the children from the U.S. to Russia in order to protect them. When Koptyaeva found out that Barnes had arrived in Moscow years later, she went to Russian law enforcement officials to report the allegations from Texas, according to Barnes' relatives in Alabama. Barnes was subsequently incarcerated. His family and friends are hoping that he will be brought back from Russia to the U.S. through a prisoner exchange like the ones that saw the releases of Ksenia Karelina, Marc Fogel, Evan Gershkovich and Brittney Griner. "If they have another exchange and he is not included on it, it's going to devastate him," Paul Carter, a friend of Barnes, told ABC News in January. MORE: Why were Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others being held prisoner in Russia? Carter and Barnes' sisters, along with groups like the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, are calling on the Trump administration and the State Department to declare Barnes as being wrongfully detained. "Embassy officials continue to closely monitor developments in the case and are in contact with Mr. Barnes, his family, and legal team," an unnamed State Department spokesperson said in a statement to ABC News. "Due to privacy considerations, we have no further details to share." Glinka told ABC News that he is planning to appeal Thursday's ruling. Moscow court rejects American David Barnes' appeal to get out of Russian prison originally appeared on
Daily Tribune
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Murphy Bags Early Double as Newcastle Pile Misery on Leicester
TDT | Manama Newcastle United handed Leicester City a crushing 3-0 defeat at the King Power Stadium on Monday, with Jacob Murphy's early brace setting the tone for an emphatic win. Newcastle, aiming to secure a spot in next season's Champions League, made light work of their struggling hosts. Murphy wasted no time, finding the net twice within the opening 11 minutes to put his side firmly in control. The early onslaught left Leicester with little room for recovery, as the Foxes were unable to mount any meaningful response. Leicester's Unwanted Record The result saw Leicester, now languishing in 19th place in the Premier League, set an unwanted record. The defeat marked the club's eighth consecutive home league loss without scoring, a new low in the English Football League. The Foxes, who have struggled for consistency throughout the season, have been left staring at the real possibility of relegation, with their fortunes seemingly in free fall. Barnes' Emotional Strike Despite the heavy defeat, there was a glimmer of personal redemption for Leicester's Harvey Barnes, who found the back of the net against his former club. Barnes' goal, however, did little to lift the spirits of the home crowd, as the team remained well off the pace in a contest they desperately needed to win. Newcastle's Champions League Ambitions For Eddie Howe's Newcastle, the result was a crucial step toward achieving their goal of Champions League qualification. With 3 points in the bag, the Magpies moved level on points with Chelsea in fifth place. The clinical performance, spearheaded by Murphy, showcased the team's growing strength and resilience as they aim to finish the season on a high. With only a handful of games left in the season, Newcastle's pursuit of European football remains very much alive, while Leicester's battle to stay in the Premier League becomes increasingly desperate.
