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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Police report has new details on MS nightclub attack
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — New information has been released regarding a man who was beaten, stripped, and robbed outside a Holly Springs nightclub last month for allegedly yelling racial slurs inside the establishment. WREG obtained the police report detailing the victim's statement given to police a few days after the incident at C.J.'s Lounge, a popular African-American club. According to the report, on May 18, between 12:30 and 2:30 a.m., Brian Keith Hill, victim left his home with a friend and headed to what he was told was a 'block party.' He and his friend arrived at C.J.'s Lounge after they had already started drinking at home a few hours beforehand. Original story: Deputies investigate man beaten, stripped over racial slur at MS club Hill told the sheriff's office that he remembered walking into the club, hanging out, and listening to music. He said he was holding a cup that he brought into the club and was drinking from it. The victim told police he remembered dancing and yelling at the friend he arrived with, calling him the 'N-word.' The report states that the victim then tried to leave the establishment. He did not remember much after that, other than being down on the ground and being physically dragged, kicked, and punched. The next thing he remembers is a police officer standing over him, speaking with a man who had been called to pick him up. He said he woke up in bed the next morning suffering from severe pain in his head and jaw. The report states that the victim had injuries to his head, both elbows, both hips, and his right foot. Investigators say the victim was beaten, robbed, and stripped of his clothing while several people recorded and laughed. The police report also notes that the victim reported $120 and several credit and debit cards were stolen. WREG spoke with a part-time security guard and DJ at the lounge after the incident. 'I was hearing him yell out and blare out the N-word repeatedly,' said Myles Stone. 'Everyone on planet earth has to live with their choices, and he walked in there with a choice to be very hateful, very negative.' Owner of MS club says man's beating not a hate crime Chevez Fitzpatrick, the owner of the Holly Springs club, previously told WREG the reported beating did not happen inside his business, and was not a hate crime. He said things turned ugly when it was time to close at 2 a.m., and the man started using the 'N-word' and got physical with C.J.'s security. Fitzpatrick said that after the man was removed, things escalated in the parking lot, with the man antagonizing a crowd gathered outside. That's where the alleged beating took place. Video of the moments leading up to the alleged beating was released by C.J.'s in order to help clear the lounge's name. 'They trying to label this or investigate this as a hate crime when I've shown proof that it's not a hate crime. It's just a simple fight,' said Fitzpatrick. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
02-05-2025
- General
- Axios
Revamped Copley Square has some Bostonians asking where the green went
Boston's Copley Square partially reopened last month after nearly two years, and while most visitors love that it's back, some expected more grass and less cement. Why it matters: The $18.9 million renovation transformed what was predominantly a grassy area into a paved plaza. To some, the Back Bay's green oasis now looks more like a parking lot. What they're saying: Back Bay native C.J. told Axios that he's happy the park has reopened and that he likes the plaza's greater capacity for events but that "the jury's still out" on the aesthetics. "It could use maybe a sprinkle of color, some art display or something like that, you know, kind of to signify Copley," he said. Mary M. Smith told Axios she's been waiting for the plaza to reopen and thinks the designers did a beautiful job. "One of the big things for me is the Boston Book Fest, and so I am hoping to see the vendors back, and even before that, I'm looking forward to seeing the farmers market happen again," Smith said. "It sucks," said one woman who declined to be interviewed. Mayor Michelle Wu defended the new layout. "This is the result of months and months of community conversations ... a more walkable, vibrant space for everyone," Wu said. The intrigue: Josh Kraft, Wu's opponent in this year's mayoral election, is asking if that community process was well known enough to everyday Bostonians. "It is grey, barren and soulless and looks like a skateboard park. Where are the trees and green space, and more importantly, did the community have input here?" Kraft wrote in a campaign statement. Yes, but: The park project isn't finished. Fountains and lawns on the Trinity Church side of the square remain under construction. And while the park doesn't have much green at the moment, it does have some yellow. A tulip installation on the Boston Public Library side of the park has blossomed just in time for this week's bout of warm weather. The bottom line: Where the old park presented traditional urban greenery, the revamped Copley Square prioritizes the site as a multiuse gathering spot. The new Copley Square features cement paths meant to improve walkability and for large gatherings, like First Night, sports rallies and other celebrations. The cement walkways have replaced the previously expansive tree-lined grass field nestled between St. James Avenue and Boylston Street with hardscaped surfaces.
Associated Press
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Texans in desperate need of offensive line upgrade as NFL draft approaches
HOUSTON (AP) — After the beating C.J. Stroud took in Houston's divisional playoff loss to Kansas City it was clear the team's top offseason priority should be upgrading its offensive line. Instead, the Texans traded five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil and 2022 first-round pick left guard Kenyon Green and released right guard Shaq Mason. They added tackle Cam Robinson and guards Ed Ingram and Laken Tomlinson, but as the NFL draft approaches their porous offensive line remains the most glaring weakness of the team. Though the Texans won't say that they plan to use their first-round pick (No. 25) on an offensive lineman, they've said plenty about the need to better protect Stroud this upcoming season. Stroud led Houston to its second straight AFC South title last season despite being sacked 52 times, which was the second most in the NFL. 'Getting better protection for C.J. is definitely a main point of emphasis for us,' coach DeMeco Ryans said. 'We know when C.J. is protected, he has a clean pocket, he's a pretty good quarterback. ... He's capable of making any throw on the football field. But it's just a matter of protecting him and giving him that comfort when he's in the pocket.' General manager Nick Caserio said he doesn't believe they have to draft an offensive lineman next week. 'We feel like we have to add good football players to our football team,' he said. 'That's what we're focused on. Whatever those positions entail, that's what's going to work. That's how we're going to approach it and handle it.' Houston's pick in the first round is one of seven selections it has in this year's draft. The Texans return to the first round this season after not having a pick in the opening round last season because of trades, including the one to move up to get defensive end Will Anderson with the third overall pick in the 2023 draft. Though the offensive line has several holes, Houston's top priority should be drafting the left tackle of the future. Robinson could protect Stroud's blind side this season to give whichever player they draft a season to develop and learn behind him. A couple of players who could be available when the Texans pick are Kelvin Banks from Texas and Oregon's Josh Conerly. Banks was a three-year starter for the Longhorns and won the Outland Trophy as the nation's best interior lineman last season. Conerly started 28 games at left tackle in the past two seasons for the Ducks and was a finalist for the Joe Moore Award given to the nation's best offensive lineman. Pick 'em The Texans have two picks in the third round and two in the seventh this year after receiving the 79th and 236th overall picks from the Commanders as part of the trade for Tunsil. Needs Along with the offensive line, the Texans could use some help at receiver. Nico Collins, who has had consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, has developed into an elite option. But the Texans need a solid second option after they moved on from Stefon Diggs after one disappointing season that ended in a season-ending injury in Week 8. They traded for Christian Kirk, but he's coming off a tough season where he had a career-low 379 yards before breaking his collarbone in October. The Texans also don't know when they'll get Tank Dell back, with the receiver still recovering from a serious knee injury he sustained in December. Don't need The Texans are set at running back after signing Joe Mixon before last season and having a reliable backup in Dameon Pierce. Draft success While Caserio has added some stars to the team with first-round draft picks including Stroud, Anderson and cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., he's also had a knack for finding starters beyond the first round since joining the Texans. Caserio nabbed Collins in the third round in his first draft with Houston in 2021 and added safety Jalen Pitre in the second round in 2022. He also found starting linebackers Christian Harris in the third in 2022 and Henry To'oTo'o in the fifth in 2023. Last year he drafted cornerback Kamari Lassiter in the second round and safety Calen Bullock in the third. In their rookie seasons, Lassiter started 14 games while Bullock started 13. ___ AP NFL:
USA Today
07-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texans owner Cal McNair praises 'great leader' C.J. Stroud ahead of 2025 season
Texans owner Cal McNair praises 'great leader' C.J. Stroud ahead of 2025 season In a quarterback-driven league, teams are either trying to land their franchise passer or ensure they're the right name for the long haul. If anyone doubted that the Houston Texans weren't sold on third-year quarterback C.J. Stroud as the present and future of the AFC South champions, owner and CEO Cal McNair just silenced those thoughts. 'He has all of our respect,' McNair said of Stroud during the NFL owners meetings at The Breakers Hotel. 'I think we've seen his ability on the field is totally there to lead the team. We've seen it for two years now, and I think he'll take another step this year. He's a great leader and we're looking for him to lead us where we've never gone before. We think he can do it.' After breaking rookie records in 2023, Stroud was expected to elevate his game. Expectations were standard for a player who led the NFL in touchdown-to-interception ratio while becoming the fifth first-year passer in league history to throw for 4,000-plus yards. But while Houston built a competent offense in the offseason around the then-reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year, injuries and inconsistency on the offensive line led to regression. Stroud threw for 3,727 yards and 20 touchdowns, three fewer than his rookie campaign. He also completed just 63.2% of his throws and doubled his interception total with 12. Not all the blame can land on Stroud's shoulders. He was sacked 52 times during the regular season and 11 more in the playoffs. His promised wide receiver trio of Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins and Tank Dell only played four games together because of injury. But it's Stroud off-the-field attitude that has made him a beloved figure in the community. The former No. 2 pick has been heavily involved in the community through his charitable foundation with his family and has forged a bond with his teammates and relationships throughout the building. 'He's wonderful off the field,' vice president of the Texans' charitable foundation Hannah McNair said. 'He and our daughter have a special bond, and he's just an incredible person.' With the hiring of new offensive coordinator Nick Caley, those internally believe the 2024 season will be one-year flash rather than consistent game through the second stage of his career. And the McNairs are ready to see what's in store with their franchise QB entering 2025. 'We all know C.J. is a really great quarterback,' Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said last week. 'So, it's just about developing that relationship with C.J. and also just putting C.J. and everyone else around C.J. in the best position possible for us to move the football down the field and score points.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jets release linebacker C.J. Mosley
The Jets announced the release of linebacker C.J. Mosley on Wednesday evening. "C.J. was the epitome of a class act as a teammate, player, and leader for the last six seasons," Jets owner Woody Johnson said in a team release. "The passion and commitment he brought each day to the organization inspired his teammates to give their all. We sincerely thank C.J. for his countless sacrifices and dedication, and wish him all the best moving forward." The move was expected as the veteran had struggled with health, carried a big cap hit for the 2025 season, and the Jets re-signed Jamien Sherwood, who had a breakout year filling in for the injured Mosley last season, to a three-year deal. Mosley appeared in 56 games (55 starts) for Gang Green after signing as a free agent ahead of the 2019 season. He tallied 504 tackles (300 solo) with 3.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, three interceptions, three fumble recoveries, and one defensive touchdown. But in addition to the linebacker's contribution between the white lines, his impact in the locker room and off the field was something many in the organization admired. "I want to thank C.J. for his leadership and countless contributions to the New York Jets," new general manager Darren Mougey said in a statement. "C.J. is a consummate professional and consistently held in the highest regard, both in our building and around the NFL. I wish him and his family all the best moving forward." New head coach Aaron Glenn said it is "hard to move on" from a player like Mosley who has "given everything of himself" to the organization. "From everything we learned about C.J. -- he is a passionate leader, who put the New York Jets first and got the most out of his teammates," Glenn's statement read. "We wish him and his family the best as he moves forward with his career." The 11-year NFL veteran was limited to just four games last year after a toe injury in Week 2 kept him out several weeks before a neck injury before the Week 8 game in New England ended his season. Mosley's release will trigger some dead money on New York's books, a post-June 1 release designation will cost the Jets $8.8 million in dead money but trigger a savings of $4 million, per Over The Cap. He agreed to a two-year, $17.25 million extension in March last year. After playing the first five years of his career with Baltimore, who drafted him in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, Mosley signed with New York on a five-year, $85 million deal in March 2019. The 32-year-old made four Pro Bowl teams with the Ravens and one, in 2022, with the Jets.
