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Yahoo
11 hours ago
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Man accused of throwing knife at woman's head
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of throwing a knife at a woman's head was released from jail on a $15,000 bond, according to the Shelby County Criminal Justice System. Markeith Carter, 30, is charged with aggravated assault. On May 16, officers reported being called to a home in the 1700 block of South Parkway in South Memphis. A female victim told police she got into a physical altercation with a man in the 1400 block of Ragen Street. During the altercation, the woman says the man punched her in the body before throwing a knife at her, striking her in the head. Victim recalls having gun pulled on him after Corvette crash on I-40 Officers at the scene took photos of the bleeding cut to the side of the female victim's head. The woman received treatment from paramedics with the Memphis Fire Department. The suspect was identified through two previous domestic violence reports as Markeith Carter. A warrant was issued for Carter's arrest the next day. Carter was arrested and booked into jail on Monday, but was released on bond the same day. He is due back in court on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
News18
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Throwback Party Pics With Britney Spears Resurface Amid His Sex Trial
As Sean 'Diddy' Combs undergoes trial in the sex case, throwback photos of Britney Spears partying with the rapper in Las Vegas on September 7, 2007, have emerged. According to Page Six, the Criminal singer spent the night partying with Diddy just before her heavily criticised performance at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. Later that evening, Spears joined Diddy, Paris Hilton, and rapper-actor 50 Cent at another event at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The party, hosted by 50 Cent, reportedly continued into the early hours of September 8. However, it remains unclear when Spears left the gathering. Take a look: LA NOCHE EN LA QUE NADIE LE CREYÓ A BRITNEY SPEARS 💔En 2007, mientras celebraban el cumpleaños de Casandra Ventura (ex pareja de Diddy), tuvieron que sacar en brazos a Birtney Spears y la prensa asumió que se debe a que ella era alcohó el día de hoy, ella afirma que… — Juanito Say (@JuanitoSay) October 5, 2024 The photos have resurfaced following testimony from Diddy's ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, who mentioned Spears during Diddy's ongoing trial involving sex-trafficking and racketeering charges. Ventura testified in court on May 15, revealing that her relationship with Diddy 'sort of" began in September 2007, during her 21st birthday celebration in Las Vegas. 'Sean was there, and he brought Dallas Austin, Britney Spears. I think those were the two people that stand out to me," she said. Two days after the night out, on September 9, 2007, Spears performed 'Gimme More' at the MTV VMAs. Though intended as a comeback, the performance was widely criticised for lackluster choreography and poor lip-syncing. In her memoir, The Woman in Me, Spears recounted that things were falling apart before the show even began. 'There was a problem with my costume and with my hair extensions," she wrote, adding, 'I hadn't slept the night before. I was dizzy." She also revealed an unexpected backstage encounter with ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake, whom she had dated from 1999 to 2002. 'It had been a while since I'd seen him," Spears recalled, adding 'I couldn't believe I was going to have to go out onstage feeling the way I felt." At that time, Britney Spears was also under intense public scrutiny following her divorce from Kevin Federline and her widely publicised head-shaving incident earlier that year.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Britney Spears gets a warning by authorities after she lit a cigarette in a flight, sparking mental health concerns
, the iconic singer, has sparked concerns about her mental health after she caused panic on a jet by drinking and even lighting a cigarette, and it certainly wasn't the first time. Britney Spears and her on-flight behaviour According to TMZ, when the 'Gimme More' singer was travelling from Cabo San Lucas to Los Angeles with her security, she started drinking on the flight, then she pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and started smoking, which is against aviation rules. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now When the flight attendants were alarmed, they ordered Britney to put the cigarette out, which she did, but was deemed 'difficult' by the staff. As the plane landed in LAX, the 'Criminal' singer was warned about the behaviour by the authorities. However, Spears was told to leave soon. 'This is not her first warning,' a source said, according to People magazine. 'She doesn't exactly follow the rules,' they added. The private plane service, JSX, stated that they have 'no comments' about the incident. Previously, the Princess of Pop made headlines for bringing a grill lighter on the private plane for her birthday celebrations in 2024. Additionally, in 2020, the 'Toxic' singer raised concerns as well when she burned down her home gym after an incident with candles, and she was the one holding the lighter, but she 'even kept the device over her mouth as she spoke with members of her entourage,' according to the Daily Mail. About Britney Spears Britney Spears was under conservatorship for 13 years, after she performed a series of troubling incidents in the early 2000s, making her dad a conservator for her real estate. After a petition, the court terminated her conservatorship in November 2021. Following the legal win, she wrote a memoir, 'A Woman in Me,' where she spoke about all the public events, including the relationship with , performing with a snake and many more.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Teen who killed Tacoma business owner in New Orleans sentenced. Judge apologizes
The 17-year-old boy who pleaded guilty to the fatal New Orleans shooting of Jacob Carter, a co-founder of the Tacoma business Howdy Bagel, was sentenced Monday to 26 years in prison. Instead of speaking for himself, the defendant, Malik D. Cornelius, had his attorney address the court and the scores of friends and family members of Carter who gathered in a New Orleans courtroom and on Zoom video to watch the hearing Monday afternoon. Defense attorney Michael Kennedy said Carter was not the usual victim in cases he's seen in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court, and Cornelius was not the usual defendant at his young age. He said as much as he wanted to speak about the young man he had come to know, the only thing they actually needed to say was that they are sorry. Before handing down Cornelius' sentence, Judge Camille Buras offered her own apology to Carter's friends and family. 'On behalf of the city, we are sorry for what happened in this city to your loved ones,' Buras said. Cornelius pleaded guilty to manslaughter May 9 in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court for the homicide. The judge called the crime a 'cold, calculated murder' that could have been a double homicide. Others testified Friday that Cornelius' gun jammed during his attempted robbery of Carter and his husband, Daniel Blagovich, and if not for that, Blagovich would have been shot, too. The Jan. 5, 2024, shooting occurred while the couple was on vacation. The night before the two were going to fly home to Tacoma, they were attacked near the intersection of Bourbon and Kerlerec streets. Buras questioned whether it was a hate crime or whether Cornelius and his accomplices just targeted two unarmed men walking down the street. No one else has been charged in the killing. Nothing was stolen during the robbery except Carter's life. Blagovich, who gave a victim-impact statement via Zoom video, said the past 500 days had been the darkest of his life. He told Cornelius that he had stolen the love of his life and killed a man who had only brought beauty, light and joy into the world. 'As I held him and watched the life leave his body on that dark concrete corner, my world was forever changed,' Blagovich said. 'I realized the world is a much more terrible place than I ever could have imagined.' Blagovich told Cornelius the one thing they had in common was that both of their lives would be forever changed because of what he had done. He said he had 'so much' hatred in his heart for what Cornelius had done, but Carter taught him that only love changes anyone. 'Malik, your life is just getting started,' Blagovich said. 'It's not my desire for you to rot in jail. It's not my desire for you to feel pain. As we both learn to find hope again, my biggest prayer for you is that at some point in your long life you experience love.' Six more of Carter's family members addressed the court during the Monday afternoon hearing, including his aunt, three of his brothers, a sister and his father. More than 100 people watched on Zoom. The defendant was 16 at the time of the shooting, and he was arrested about a week later on unrelated charges in Jefferson Parish. Days earlier detectives pulled a stolen Kia out of Bayou St. John believed to be connected to the homicide. reported that, according to police, Cornelius allegedly helped others sink the vehicle and then the group stole another car to get away. A grand jury indicted Cornelius on the charge of second-degree murder, and his case was transferred to adult court.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The Tennessean Student of the Week honors young speakers, debaters. Vote now in our poll
In The Tennessean's final Student of the Week feature for the 2024-2025 school year, young speakers take the stage. This week, we asked principals, teachers and guidance counselors in Middle Tennessee to send us their nominations for high schoolers who are mastering the art of communication, as The Tennessean continues to recognize students who are the "best of the best" in different categories this school year. More: Greenbrier's Aidan Raymer tops close Student of the Week poll for esports, STEM, robotics More: Riverdale's Danielle Clark named The Tennessean Criminal justice Student of the Week They responded with six students. Now, it's your turn to decide who comes out on top by voting in our online poll before noon on Thursday, May 22. From standing out in speech class to securing top marks for their schools in competition, these locally and nationally recognized students demonstrate academic excellence at every turn and stand out amongst their peers. Learn all about this week's nominees and their outstanding skills and achievements before casting your vote at the bottom of this story: James Lawson High School officials say rising senior and upcoming captain of the school's debate team Abbie DeWeese lends a helping hand to her educators and peers. 'She has been incredibly helpful to not only me, but also to the novice debaters,' James Lawson High School Varsity Debate Coach and English Teacher Amanda Clarke said. 'She runs our practices, checks in with the new debaters at our tournaments in between rounds, she's always willing to lend a helping hand, and she works tirelessly on learning the material and preparing for her own debate rounds,' Clarke said. DeWeese also consistently places in the top speaker and team awards at tournaments. Portland High School senior Mia Humphrey was nominated by school officials for being a 'true leader and role model who consistently demonstrates excellence in all she does'. Humphrey has served as a member of the speech team for three years. She was vice-president her junior year and president in her senior year. Portland High School Principal David Woods says Humphrey earned first place in every competition she entered this year, a product of her talent, preparation and drive. 'Mia Humphrey is the embodiment of what we at Portland High School celebrate in our students: achievement, integrity, leadership and a drive,' Woods said. 'As President of the Speech Team, Mia has inspired her teammates through her dedication, positivity, and ability to lead by example.' Woods says Humphrey is a two-time district champion, a state champion and a two-time national qualifier for the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League, securing the school's first ever national qualifier. 'In her role as a competitive speaker, Mia has honed invaluable life skills, confidence, persuasion, and critical thinking (that) not only serve her in competition but have also made her a powerful communicator in the classroom and beyond,' he said. 'Through countless hours of research, writing, and performance, she has learned to analyze topics, communicate with clarity and impact and stand tall in high-pressure situations.' Humphrey ranks in the top 10% of her graduating class and is a recipient of the Speech Communication Departmental Award. She's also a dual-sport athlete in soccer and basketball, where she continues to demonstrate teamwork, discipline and perseverance while balancing her academic and athletic commitments. Montgomery Bell Academy Director of Debate Josh Clark nominated senior Kavneer Majhail and junior Russell Howard for their remarkable team accomplishments. 'Kavneer has had one of the most historic months I can ever remember for a debate student,' Clark said. '… they did all these things together,' he said. 'I'm one proud coach.' Clark says Majhail kicked off the historic month in April by winning the National Debate Coaches Association National Championship in policy debate alongside his partner, Howard. Majhail and Howard competed in 11, two-hour debates over three days before defeating the St. Marks School of Texas in the final round on a 3-0 decision. They attended the Tournament of Champions two weeks later. According to Clark, it's the most prestigious national debate championship. 'Only 90 teams qualify for this tournament, and it's the goal of every policy debate team in the country to qualify for this prestigious tournament,' he said. The teens were undefeated in the preliminary debates, finishing 7-0. 'This made them the top seed heading into the single-elimination debates,' he said. In the elimination rounds, they won their round of 32, the Sweet Sixteen and the quarterfinals debate, Clark said, before losing a close 2-1 debate in the semifinals to Northview High School in Duluth, Georgia. "Their semifinal finish means they finished as the 3rd-best team in the nation at the T.O.C., the country's most prestigious policy debate tournament," he said. Another two weeks later, the teens headed to the Mock Trial National Championship in Phoenix, Arizona where they represented Tennessee as the state champion mock trial team against 49 other states and several foreign countries. The Montgomery Bell Academy Mock Trial team finished 11-1 on judge ballots, securing the Mock Trial National Championship for the first time in school history, Clark said. 'Kavneer is also a great young man. He's kind and participates in so many ways on our campus,' he said. Majhail was named an All-American, top lawyer honors and serves as one of the debate team captains at his school. He plans to compete on Dartmouth's prestigious debate team in the fall. Davidson Academy senior Harrison Massey earned a top spot alongside other Middle Tennessee student nominations by recently winning the TV Newscasting category at the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League State Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. 'To my knowledge, that has never been done before,' Davidson Academy Speech Communications and Film Appreciation Teacher Mickey Hutson said. Hutson began the Speech Program at Davidson Academy about four years ago after serving as a coach and teacher at Collierville High School and Arlington High School in Shelby County for 35 years. He nominated Massey, who was chosen, by his peers, as Mr. Davidson Academy, saying 'Harrison was a dream to have in class'. Rossview High School officials say senior Jalen Soto has won numerous awards this school year as a member of the Speech Team in Dramatic Interpretation, Duo Acting, Duet Improvisation and Humorous Interpretation at over eight speech tournaments in Tennessee. Soto qualified in Dramatic Interpretation for NSDA NATIONALS in Des Moines, Iowa in June. 'He has broken into finals at every tournament, sometimes doubling and tripling, and always placing mainly top three or 1st every time,' Rossview High School Theatre Director and Speech and Debate Coach LuEllyn Boyer Wilcox said. After graduation, Soto plans to attend Belmont University to continue developing his love for theatre, speech and music and pursue a future career in the industry. 'I have taught for over 36 years and truly see the talent Jalen exudes in the Arts, Academics and Community every day,' Wilcox said. 'I can't wait to see what his future holds!' Katie Nixon can be reached at knixon@ This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Tennessean Student of the Week features speakers, debaters. Vote now
