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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Schoolboy, 15, who racially abused and killed dog walker metres from his home in 'wicked' attack is locked up for seven years
A 15-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl were sentenced today for the manslaughter of an elderly dog walker near his home. Bhim Kohli, 80, was slapped in the face with a slider shoe and kicked and punched by the balaclava-clad male at a park near Leicester, while the female filmed and laughed. Mr Kohli had been racially abused, laughed at by the girl and left on the ground before his family found him severely injured on the evening of September 1 last year. He died in hospital the next day having suffered a broken neck and fractured ribs. Today at Leicester Crown Court, the boy and girl - who cannot be named - were sentenced by Mr Justice Turner over the attack at Franklin Park in Braunstone Town. The boy was sentenced to seven years' detention in a young offender institution. The girl's sentence is awaited. Beginning his sentencing remarks, the judge praised the family of Mr Kohli for their 'dignity' throughout the trial. He said: 'No-one could fail to be deeply moved by what his daughter, in court, and his grandson, in a statement, have said. Their grief and anger will cast a long shadow over all of their lives.' Mr Justice Turner, who referred to the 15-year-old boy as D1 and the 13-year-old as D2, said what the pair had done was 'wicked' and Mr Kohli had not deserved what had happened to him. Earlier during the hearing, in a statement read out by prosecutor Harpreet Sandhu KC, Mr Kohli's grandson Simranjit Kohli said he had been left wondering if his grandfather may have survived if he had got there sooner after he cried out for help. He said: 'My grandad was one of the most important factors of my life. He's the main reason I am who I am. My story revolves around him and with him being taken away, it's as though the author won't be able to read his own book. 'It's painful for me and my family that we will never get to see if he is proud. We won't get to see the smile on his face when his grandkids get a house, get a car, then get married and have kids of their own. 'I was the first one out of my family at the scene. Not a day goes by when I think if I were minutes earlier I could have stopped what happened. 'There is, of course, sadness and sorrow, there's also hate, anger and rage. Everywhere I go I'm haunted by the thought I could be with him if things had happened differently that day.' Reading her own statement to the packed courtroom, Mr Kohli's daughter Susan Kohli said her family are surrounded by 'consistent sadness' since he died. She said: 'They left my dad on his own, helpless and in pain. Losing dad in these cruel, violent and deeply shocking circumstances feels like our hearts have been pulled apart. 'We can't put into words the pain we feel every day - we have never felt hurt and sadness like this. 'My mum, a gentle human being, has found herself saying she would like the children subjected to the same treatment they gave her husband to see how they feel.' She added: 'My mum and I felt we needed to attend the trial each day to understand the evidence fully. 'We tried to remain strong but, the truth is, inside we feel broken and it has been stressful listening to the enormity of what happened and what he was subjected to.' Describing the moments she found her father injured on the ground in the park just yards from the family home, Ms Kohli said: 'He was in so much pain, he was screaming out. It was horrendous and we have never seen him like this. 'We knew he was very poorly and in severe pain, but we thought he would go to Leicester Royal Infirmary and be fine. 'We never imagined he would never return home. We were later told the shocking news he was no longer able to take the medication that was keeping him alive. 'He passed away before our eyes, surrounded by his family who were in floods of tears and disbelief. 'Due to him being killed in these circumstances and being involved in a criminal investigation, dad was unable to donate his organs which were always his wishes. It pains me we were unable to meet his wishes.' Mr Sandhu told the hearing that there was 'deliberate humiliation' of Mr Kohli when he was fatally attacked in the park. The prosecutor addressed the court and said: 'The evidence as a whole, in our submission, demonstrates (the boy) pushed, punched and kicked Bhim Kohli and he did so out of anger. 'The evidence we have cited also leads to the conclusion that in this case, death was caused in the course of an unlawful act which carried a high risk of death or grievous bodily harm which ought to have been obvious to (the boy). 'There was deliberate humiliation of Bhim Kohli when (the boy) used violence in the presence of (the girl) and through (the girl's) filming of that violence. 'We submit (the boy) had a leading role. The evidence establishes (the boy) was clearly encouraged to do what he did.' Defending the boy, who was 14 at the time he carried out the attack, barrister Balraj Bhatia KC said he was an 'immature young boy' but that he had shown genuine remorse for what he had done and had made 'significant strides' in bettering himself. Mr Bhatia said: 'He had no history or gripe with Mr Kohli, he wasn't even aware of his existence before the incident. He never intended Mr Kohli to die - this has affected him.' He said the injuries suffered by Mr Kohli - which the boy claimed during the trial were caused when he fell on top of the elderly dog walker - could have happened if he had fallen elsewhere. He said: 'Had Mr Kohli simply fallen in his allotment, because of his pre-existing conditions, that would be sufficient to cause death. 'The injuries are consistent with the medical evidence that falling on top of Mr Kohli, which has always been the assertion as far as the boy is concerned, following a forceful push, would be consistent with those fractures to the ribs.' Jeremy Benson KC, defending the girl who was aged 12 when Mr Kohli was killed, said she has shown positive signs for rehabilitation and there would be a 'severe and harmful' impact on her mental health if she was handed a custodial sentence. Mr Benson told the court: 'We submit that it was never the prosecution's case that (the girl's) intent was identical to (the boy's). We submit that she had no intention to cause physical harm of any sort. 'We submit she played a minor role. She used no violence herself. We say that there is no evidence that she used racist language. 'She has demonstrated, between the date of the original arrest and her conviction, that she can remain in the community without posing a risk to others. 'We submit that there is a clear and realistic prospect of rehabilitation. We submit that a custodial sentence would have a severe and harmful impact on (the girl), both in terms of the trauma to her and her mental health.'
Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU coach gets real about D1 transfers
The college football transfer portal continues to reshape rosters across the country- including at the Division II HBCU level -and Clark Atlanta head coach Teddy Keaton isn't sugarcoating his thoughts. On the latest episode of The Teddy Keaton Show, presented by HBCU Gameday, the coach delivered a raw, unfiltered breakdown of how HBCUs like CAU must navigate the ever-evolving landscape. "It all depends on who that kid is and how much value he's created for himself as an individual," Keaton said when asked if he lets players return after entering the portal. "There's a lot of coaches that have that philosophy to say that their best player got in the portal and they'll say, 'Well, I'm not going to let him come back.' But that's not the way of the world no more." Keaton, whose HBCU squad went from multiple losing seasons to a 7–3 record, emphasized honest conversations and player development over ego. "It's all about the conversation that happens before the conversation," he said. "A lot of coaches don't have exit interviews, meetings with their kids. Can you win with that kid? Can that kid help me keep my job?" The longtime HBCU coach stressed that it's not just about talent-it's about fit, academics, and mindset. "First of all, did he create value for himself wherever he was at?" Keaton said of transfers. "Can he do the academics that is stressed at Clark Atlanta University? Third, is he a good fit?" Keaton also took aim at what he calls "barbershop talk"-the false narratives surrounding former D1 players dropping down to HBCU programs. "And then we don't think about the mindset of a kid when he drops from a ranks of Alabama or Florida or these places and nobody else in that Power Five/ Group of five anywhere else see any value for him. And now he's talking…He's still in that portal and he thinking about, okay, now I'm at D2. 'What is his mindset?A lot of them don't come in with that mindset," he said. "When they come down, they expect to not really work. I'm banking off what I've already did somewhere else… but you find out when you come to D2 that there's a lot of football players." He wrapped the conversation by stressing what makes the HBCU experience unique. "We suffer from that at Division II, because if he fails, it's never going to be his fault. We all, as coaches, try to take it on our shoulders." Watch the full episode on YouTube to hear more of Coach Keaton's unfiltered insights into HBCU football and the transfer era. The post HBCU coach gets real about D1 transfers appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
How long are NCAA softball tournament lightning delays? Weather update protocols
How long are NCAA softball tournament lightning delays? Weather update protocols Show Caption Hide Caption Legally blind pitcher Jenica Matos to play D1 softball The Cheshire High School star in Connecticut can't see home plate but threw three no-hitters last year and will play Division I for the Red Storm. Over the last handful of seasons, the NCAA softball tournament has delivered fireworks as 64 teams compete for one of the coveted eight spots in Oklahoma City and play for the eventual national championship. After all, it is called the "Greatest Show on Dirt" for a reason. But that isn't the only thing the NCAA softball tournament delivers over its near month-long run from regionals, super regionals and the Women's College World Series. As sure as softball will be played in the months of May and June, there also will be weather delays as the humid weather rolls in. REQUIRED READING: Who's in Super Regionals? Updated bracket, schedule for NCAA softball tournament Here's what you need to know about lightning delays and what they mean during the NCAA softball tournament: NCAA Softball lightning delay, explained NCAA rules state that if lightning strikes within at least six miles of the venue of the event, the game must be suspended. In addition, the NCAA uses the "Flash to Bang" method, meaning if lightning is observed, count the seconds until thunder is heard and divide the number of seconds by five to obtain the distance in miles. That means that if thunder is heard 30 seconds after the lightning strike, the storm is six miles away, therefore initiating a delay. "To resume athletics activities, lightning safety experts recommend waiting 30 minutes after both the last sound of thunder and after the last flash of lightning is at least six miles away, and moving away from the venue," the NCAA states. "If lightning is seen without hearing thunder, lightning may be out of range and therefore less likely to be a significant threat. At night, be aware that lightning can be visible at a much greater distance than during the day as clouds are being lit from the inside by lightning. This greater distance may mean that the lightning is no longer a significant threat. At night, use both the sound of thunder and seeing the lightning channel itself to decide on when to reset the 30-minute return-to-play clock before resuming outdoor athletics activities." NCAA Softball lightning delay proximity of strike Closest proximity: Six miles Six miles Farthest proximity: Eight miles The NCAA notes that for a lightning delay to be issued, a lightning strike needs to be seen and heard within at least six miles of the stadium and as far as eight miles. How long is a lightning delay in softball? Lightning delay length: 30 minutes Once lightning is detected in the area and the game goes into a lightning delay, it is either delayed or suspended for approximately 30 minutes. However, that 30-minute clock can be altered. For every lightning strike that follows the initial lightning strike, the 30-minute clock is reset. NCAA softball, WCWS weather policy Knowing the likelihood of a weather delay, especially in the spring/summer, the NCAA has a fully written-out weather policy on what should happen for a WCWS game. Here's a closer look at the NCAA's weather policy for the NCAA softball tournament and the NCAA's other outdoor sports:
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla (TSLA) May Be Overheated After Weak Quarter
Tesla (TSLA, Financials) is flashing technical warning signs again. S3 Partners says its RSI topped 70 last week often a cue that momentum is stretched. Last time that happened, shares slid hard. The stock is already down 16% in 2025, even as its market cap holds steady at $1.1 trillion. Q1 earnings didn't help. Revenue dropped 9% year over year to $19.3 billion. Automotive sales Tesla's core fell 20% to $13.9 billion. EPS missed forecasts, falling 40% to $0.27. There were bright spots. The energy unit jumped 67% to $2.7 billion, while services grew 15% to $2.6 billion. Operating cash flow hit $2.2 billion, and Tesla returned to positive free cash flow with $664 million. It ended the quarter with $37 billion in cash. Looking ahead, investors are watching for the Robotaxi and Cybercab reveal in June. Tesla is also pushing further into AI with its Dojo supercomputer and in-house D1 chip, moving away from Nvidia (NVDA, Financials) dependency. Wall Street is split. The average price target is $284.11, already passed. Of 41 analysts, 18 say buy, 13 hold, and 10 say sell. See insider trades. Explore the chart. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CBS News
05-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
University of St. Thomas track athlete is shattering school records this season
University of St. Thomas track and field athlete Olivia Keller is known for her speed on the track. The junior Captain broke the school record for the 400 meter this season. "I think that record is meant to be continually broken," Keller said. "Our team is building and building on each other, so just to be a part of that, is just amazing." She also broke the long jump UST track and field program record at 5.90 meters this season, and most recently the school record for the 400 meter hurdles. Getting height is a skill she learned way before track and field, when she started Irish dancing as a first grader. This passion unknowingly at the time laid the groundwork for the sport she would pursue as a D1 athlete. "A lot of it was the leaps and movements I had learned in Irish dance, and then I started learning hurdles about a year and half ago here at [University of] St. Thomas, which is pretty similar as well, so it definitely helped with my overall athleticism," said Keller. Keller does it all. She's a heptathlon athlete, meaning she competes in seven different track and field events. Running is her strength, but it's more meaningful when she succeeds in throwing, a newer skill for her. "I'm way more excited about that because you can see the improvement happening," said Keller. On top of being a student-athlete, she's a pre-med student majoring in neuroscience, currently studying for her med-school exam. She also recently wrote a children's book called "The Speaking Seashell," about a child's relationship with their grandparents. "As kids who are growing up, just emphasizing that bond between their grandparents and all that they can learn," said Keller. Just like she races for the finish line in track, Keller runs at her other passions with the same tenacity. "I had an idea and I took action on it, and that's definitely what I try to do a lot in life," said Keller.
