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The Advertiser
08-05-2025
- The Advertiser
Jury discharged after deadlock, bullying claim in dangerous driving trial
The jury in a NSW trial has been discharged after it was deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict, amid accusations of bullying among the jurors. As the jury continued its deliberations on North Nowra man Nathan Bernhard's trial at Nowra District Court on Thursday, May 8, a note was passed to Judge Christopher O'Brien, raising concerns about behaviour within the jury room. He read to the court the note that said: "Your honour, I wish to bring to your attention the behaviour of some of the jury members who are not being objective and/or listening to other people's opinions, to a point where I feel pressured to make a decision that I'm not comfortable with, and/or goes against the affirmation I swore to." Another note was passed from the jury just a few minutes later, saying jurors were at an impasse and would not be able to reach a unanimous decision. Judge O'Brien said that when the note was passed, there were signs of emotional distress among some of the jurors. He discharged the jury, with the matter returning to be re-tried at a later date. Nathan Peter Bernhard, 29, of McMahons Road, North Nowra, is charged with two counts of dangerous driving occasioning death over an incident on May 31, 2023, in which two of his friends died. The men Bobby Kelsall, 36, and Stephen Lippis, 41, were both lying on the middle on the roadway in Condie Crescent, North Nowra, when they were hit and killed by Bernhard, who was driving in Isuzu D-Max ute. The jury heard the trio had been drinking together for much of the afternoon, but as Bernhard left the address he travelled along Condie Crescent before performing a U-turn at the end of the cul-de-sac. During an interview with police that was aired in court, Bernhard said as he headed back along the road he went around a parked truck, but when he glanced over to see if his friends were still beside the road his car hit something. He stopped straight away, and in the rear vision mirror saw two bodies on the road. Emergency services were called, but both men died at the scene. When Bernhard was taken back to the Nowra Police Station a blood alcohol test revealed a blood alcohol level of 0.090, while blood and urine samples taken later at Shoalhaven Hospital recorded a level of 0.071. The jury in a NSW trial has been discharged after it was deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict, amid accusations of bullying among the jurors. As the jury continued its deliberations on North Nowra man Nathan Bernhard's trial at Nowra District Court on Thursday, May 8, a note was passed to Judge Christopher O'Brien, raising concerns about behaviour within the jury room. He read to the court the note that said: "Your honour, I wish to bring to your attention the behaviour of some of the jury members who are not being objective and/or listening to other people's opinions, to a point where I feel pressured to make a decision that I'm not comfortable with, and/or goes against the affirmation I swore to." Another note was passed from the jury just a few minutes later, saying jurors were at an impasse and would not be able to reach a unanimous decision. Judge O'Brien said that when the note was passed, there were signs of emotional distress among some of the jurors. He discharged the jury, with the matter returning to be re-tried at a later date. Nathan Peter Bernhard, 29, of McMahons Road, North Nowra, is charged with two counts of dangerous driving occasioning death over an incident on May 31, 2023, in which two of his friends died. The men Bobby Kelsall, 36, and Stephen Lippis, 41, were both lying on the middle on the roadway in Condie Crescent, North Nowra, when they were hit and killed by Bernhard, who was driving in Isuzu D-Max ute. The jury heard the trio had been drinking together for much of the afternoon, but as Bernhard left the address he travelled along Condie Crescent before performing a U-turn at the end of the cul-de-sac. During an interview with police that was aired in court, Bernhard said as he headed back along the road he went around a parked truck, but when he glanced over to see if his friends were still beside the road his car hit something. He stopped straight away, and in the rear vision mirror saw two bodies on the road. Emergency services were called, but both men died at the scene. When Bernhard was taken back to the Nowra Police Station a blood alcohol test revealed a blood alcohol level of 0.090, while blood and urine samples taken later at Shoalhaven Hospital recorded a level of 0.071. The jury in a NSW trial has been discharged after it was deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict, amid accusations of bullying among the jurors. As the jury continued its deliberations on North Nowra man Nathan Bernhard's trial at Nowra District Court on Thursday, May 8, a note was passed to Judge Christopher O'Brien, raising concerns about behaviour within the jury room. He read to the court the note that said: "Your honour, I wish to bring to your attention the behaviour of some of the jury members who are not being objective and/or listening to other people's opinions, to a point where I feel pressured to make a decision that I'm not comfortable with, and/or goes against the affirmation I swore to." Another note was passed from the jury just a few minutes later, saying jurors were at an impasse and would not be able to reach a unanimous decision. Judge O'Brien said that when the note was passed, there were signs of emotional distress among some of the jurors. He discharged the jury, with the matter returning to be re-tried at a later date. Nathan Peter Bernhard, 29, of McMahons Road, North Nowra, is charged with two counts of dangerous driving occasioning death over an incident on May 31, 2023, in which two of his friends died. The men Bobby Kelsall, 36, and Stephen Lippis, 41, were both lying on the middle on the roadway in Condie Crescent, North Nowra, when they were hit and killed by Bernhard, who was driving in Isuzu D-Max ute. The jury heard the trio had been drinking together for much of the afternoon, but as Bernhard left the address he travelled along Condie Crescent before performing a U-turn at the end of the cul-de-sac. During an interview with police that was aired in court, Bernhard said as he headed back along the road he went around a parked truck, but when he glanced over to see if his friends were still beside the road his car hit something. He stopped straight away, and in the rear vision mirror saw two bodies on the road. Emergency services were called, but both men died at the scene. When Bernhard was taken back to the Nowra Police Station a blood alcohol test revealed a blood alcohol level of 0.090, while blood and urine samples taken later at Shoalhaven Hospital recorded a level of 0.071. The jury in a NSW trial has been discharged after it was deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict, amid accusations of bullying among the jurors. As the jury continued its deliberations on North Nowra man Nathan Bernhard's trial at Nowra District Court on Thursday, May 8, a note was passed to Judge Christopher O'Brien, raising concerns about behaviour within the jury room. He read to the court the note that said: "Your honour, I wish to bring to your attention the behaviour of some of the jury members who are not being objective and/or listening to other people's opinions, to a point where I feel pressured to make a decision that I'm not comfortable with, and/or goes against the affirmation I swore to." Another note was passed from the jury just a few minutes later, saying jurors were at an impasse and would not be able to reach a unanimous decision. Judge O'Brien said that when the note was passed, there were signs of emotional distress among some of the jurors. He discharged the jury, with the matter returning to be re-tried at a later date. Nathan Peter Bernhard, 29, of McMahons Road, North Nowra, is charged with two counts of dangerous driving occasioning death over an incident on May 31, 2023, in which two of his friends died. The men Bobby Kelsall, 36, and Stephen Lippis, 41, were both lying on the middle on the roadway in Condie Crescent, North Nowra, when they were hit and killed by Bernhard, who was driving in Isuzu D-Max ute. The jury heard the trio had been drinking together for much of the afternoon, but as Bernhard left the address he travelled along Condie Crescent before performing a U-turn at the end of the cul-de-sac. During an interview with police that was aired in court, Bernhard said as he headed back along the road he went around a parked truck, but when he glanced over to see if his friends were still beside the road his car hit something. He stopped straight away, and in the rear vision mirror saw two bodies on the road. Emergency services were called, but both men died at the scene. When Bernhard was taken back to the Nowra Police Station a blood alcohol test revealed a blood alcohol level of 0.090, while blood and urine samples taken later at Shoalhaven Hospital recorded a level of 0.071.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ashland's highly recruited quarterback Nathan Bernhard commits to Appalachian State
Ashland High School's highly-recruited junior quarterback Nathan Bernhard announced on Friday that he has committed to NCAA Division I Appalachian State. The 6-foot-6 Bernhard, a three-star quarterback who is currently ranked as the No. 24 ranked high school quarterback in the country by 247 Sports for the Class of 2026, was recruited by a number of Division I programs since his sophomore year such as Michigan, Michigan State, Indiana, Louisville, Duke, Iowa State, Penn State, West Virginia, Bowling Green and Akron. Advertisement More: More seasoned, Ashland's Nathan Bernhard has taken full command of Arrows' offense Ashland quarterback Nathan Bernhard. Appalachian State, which plays in the Sun Belt Conference, finished 5-6 in 2024. Bernhard is coming off a junior campaign where he helped lead Ashland to a 12-1 record, an undefeated regular season, an outright Ohio Cardinal Conference title and an appearance in the Division II regional semifinals. Bernhard threw for 2,895 passing yards with 60.5% completion percentage and tallied 24 touchdown passes to just four interceptions. He also broke school records for the most rushing yards (1,221) and rushing touchdowns (22) by a quarterback in a single season. He was named the Division II All-Northwest District Co-Offensive Player of the Year and OCC Offensive Player of the Year. This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Ashland QB makes college commitment
USA Today
20-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan football now favored for two 2026 quarterbacks, including 5-star
Michigan football now favored for two 2026 quarterbacks, including 5-star Michigan football is taking no chances when it comes to bringing in the quarterback of the future. The Wolverines went a couple of cycles after J.J. McCarthy made it to campus without getting a top-tier quarterback, and thus, the pickings were slim in 2024. Then, in 2025, the maize and blue swung for the fences and brought in Bryce Underwood, the top quarterback in the country. It had appeared that Michigan football had its 2026 quarterback when Cocoa (Fla.) four-star Brady Hart committed last summer, but when Underwood pledged, Hart reclassified to 2025 and flipped to Texas A&M. Since, the Wolverines have been tied to a few different signal callers. One quarterback that the Wolverines are in good shape with is Ashland (Ohio) three-star Nathan Bernhard, who has an On3 prediction from Steve Wiltfong that he put in back on April 5. But on April 20, Wiltfong put in another prediction -- without rescinding his Bernhard prediction. Previously committed to Florida State, Wiltfong now anticipates that the Wolverines will land Newbury Park (Calif.) four-star Brady Smigiel, who just recently visited campus. Smigiel is rated highest on Rivals, where he's a five-star at No. 23 overall. The On3 Industry Ranking has him ranked 84th in the country and the eighth-best quarterback. He was expected to be a heavy lean to Washington, but the Huskies just took another QB in Derek Zammit, precluding Smigiel from likely ending up in Seattle. 247Sports' Greg Biggins compares Smigiel to former NY Giants QB Daniel Jones: Smigiel is a big, strong armed pocket passer who has put up huge numbers since his freshman season. At the recent Under Armour Next Camp in SoCal, he had a very strong showing, with a tightened release and his usual trademark accuracy to all three levels of the field. He's very accurate down the field, knows how to change speeds and throws with really nice touch but can put plenty of heat on his throws when he needs to. He's a tough kid, will stand in and take a shot and not flinch. Great natural leader, locker room guy and teammate. Very high football lQ, dad is his coach so he has been around the game and has a good natural feel for playing the position. Has decent pocket mobility, not a great runner but can buy time and is good making throws outside the pocket. Projects as a high major Power 4 prospect with Sunday potential. The Wolverines have also been pursuing Ryder Lyons, a five-star quarterback in 2026, but with Lyons set to go on a Mormon mission, it's unclear what the maize and blue intend to do, whether it will take Bernhard and Lyons, Bernhard and Smigiel, or some other combination.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Surviving victim in deadly Northfield Township shooting speaks in court
The Brief Two suspects in the deadly Northfield Township shooting appeared in court on Wednesday. There, the surviving victim of the alleged attack took the stand to talk about the incident. WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Two men facing kidnapping and homicide charges appeared in court on Wednesday. There, a husband who had lost his wife and father-in-law spoke in front of them. Big picture view Jeffrey Bernhard talked about the night he saw his wife alive for the final time in front of Gregory Callhan and Keith Finley. Two men, along with Shuvonne Vinson, face homicide and kidnapping charges in the deadly New Year's Day shooting in Washtenaw County. "I distinctly remember hearing my wife scream," Bernhard said. "It was a scream that I will never forget. It was a scream of terror." What they're saying Investigators say that on Jan. 1, the three suspects drove to the Bernhard home on Nollar Bend in Northfield Township, shot and killed Bernhard's wife and father-in-law, and then took Bernhard's 10-year-old biological daughter and foster daughter. Bernhard says it was over a dispute with their 4-year-old foster daughter, who is Shuvonne Vinson's biological daughter. Bernhard says he was shot in the chest, head, and face. "I don't know too often when people are shot in the head that they survive. So, I was expecting that in moments I would be dead. I'm a person of faith. I believe in God and in Jesus Christ," said Bernhard. "Literally, as my head was on that floor, I prayed, and I said, 'God help me.'" Bernhard said he passed out briefly. When he woke up, he saw his wife and father-in-law dead. He eventually went to the neighbor's home for help. Police rescued the children. Bernhard was reunited with his daughter days after the violent confrontation. The Source FOX 2 was at the court hearing and used information from previous reports.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rankings Impact: Takeaways from Elite 11/All 22 in Ohio
MASSILLON, Ohio – The Elite 11/All 22 regional tour hit Ohio on Sunday and national recruiting analyst Greg Smith was there scouting the event. Now, he takes a look at the impact some performances could have on rankings. Advertisement RUMOR MILL: Ohio camp brings out top 2026 and 2027 prospects CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage | Player ranking | Team ranking | Transfer search | Transfer Tracker The 2027 quarterback was one of the nice surprises of camp and won the accuracy challenge for underclassmen. Abrams throws the ball well in and out of pocket which makes him a fit in a variety of schemes. There is a ton of upside in his game. The sky is the limit if he improves his consistency. Advertisement Alabama, Iowa State, Minnesota and Tennessee are just some of the programs in the mix for him. Bernhard was probably the biggest quarterback in attendance standing at 6-foot-5, 210 pounds. He has a dream frame but there are questions with his game. The three-star prospect struggled with accuracy and throwing on the move. He's got a big arm when he rips it. Bernhard is still developing and will likely land somewhere that he can sit for three years or so before hitting a college field. Cherry was the only prospect at the camp to get an automatic invite to the Elite 11 Finals in California. He has a nice game and some swagger to him that you like to see at the position. He was steady, making all the throws with accuracy. Advertisement It'll be very interesting to see what new programs come in on the Louisville commit. That staff does a great job of identifying and developing quarterbacks and they've found another one. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH LOUISVILLE FANS AT The Michigan State commit had perhaps the best day of anyone at the camp. Going into the event I knew this setting might not be the best for him because he's at his best when able to improvise and make plays out of the pocket. But Coffman more than held his own in standard passing drills. He's got a strong and accurate arm that was on display all camp. He did shine during the off platform and RPO drills as expected. Advertisement The Spartans have a steal and other programs are going to take notice. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH MICHIGAN FANS AT Physically, the 2027 Ohio State commit looks like he could be on a college sideline right now. He's well built and will likely get bigger because he's so young. The future Buckeye has a big arm that allows him to fit the ball into tight spots with ease. Edmunds wasn't the most comfortable throwing on the run but there is plenty of time to iron out that part of his game. It's easy to see why Ryan Day took Edmunds' commitment early. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH OHIO STATE FANS AT The California native made the trip to Ohio to compete in the event and had a good showing. Herrera has good size and athleticism that will bring something a little different to the Iowa offense. Advertisement He threw the ball well all camp and I was impressed with his intermediate and deep passes. The relationship with Tim Lester and the future of the Hawkeyes' offense drew him to Iowa. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH IOWA FANS AT The Pickerington (Ohio) North prospect was one of the most intriguing players in attendance. He's a former Wisconsin commit and the program seems to have parted ways with him. There are some consistency issues but when things are going well he looks great. He had one of the strongest arms at the camp and the ball jumps out of his hand. If it all comes together he could be a big-time player down the line. He may start his career at a program such as Buffalo or Coastal Carolina but file his name away for later. The Northwestern quarterback commit has some nice tools to work with. I like his size at 6-foot-2, 190 pounds. He's still growing into his body and should be really well built after being in a Big Ten strength program. Advertisement When the lefty is in rhythm he throws the ball well. His accuracy can get away from him though. He's a developmental player at this point but is going to a good situation to not be rushed onto the field. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH NORTHWESTERN FANS AT The Indiana native surprised many when he committed to Toledo last May. He's held firm in that commitment and is excited about his future there. He had another solid day throwing the football. Polston is very comfortable in the RPO game making quick reads. There will be a lot of interest in how he starts his career and develops at Toledo.
