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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Slidell man found guilty in 2023 rape case
SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — A Slidell man has been convicted in in a 2023 rape investigation. The Office of District Attorney Collin Sims reported that a jury found 57-year-old Bernard Denham guilty of second-degree rape on Friday, May 9. Investigation underway after child shot in Algiers: NOPD Court documents state that a teenage victim was raped after being grabbed, dragged into a restroom and punched in Possum Hollow Park on March 27, 2023. The victim then told their mother about the incident and was taken to a hospital. In a forensic interview, the victim gave a description of the person who assaulted them. Court documents state that detectives investigating the case saw Denham in the park and questioned him after determining that he matched the description provided by the victim. According to detectives, Denham denied being at the park when the assault happened; however, 'a computer check revealed he had an active warrant for an unrelated burglary. He was arrested on the burglary warrant.' Court documents state that surveillance footage showed Denham in the park's area during the time of the incident, and the victim identified him after being shown a lineup of pictures of Denham and similar-looking people. A DNA expert stated that DNA 'consistent with Denham's DNA profile' was found on the victim's body. One dead, two wounded including a 2-year-old in Hammond shooting: HPD The district attorney's office reported that Denham was found guilty after 90 minutes of jury deliberation. Denham's sentencing is set for July 31. According to the district attorney's office, 'second degree rape usually carries a sentence of five to forty years in prison but due to Denham's status as a repeat offender, he is facing a mandatory sentence of life in prison.'Trump extends 'olive branch' to Iran with stern warning Musk joins Trump on Saudi trip 'She was in tears': Oregon coaches target 11-year-old player Trump blames Biden policies in Saudi address Over 200 firefighters battle huge warehouse blaze in Baltimore Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Wire
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Joby Achieves Testing Landmark with Piloted Aircraft
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has reached a landmark moment in its aircraft test program, successfully completing flights with a full transition from vertical to cruise flight, and back again, with a pilot onboard. Transitioning from vertical to horizontal flight is a key design attribute of the Joby aircraft, allowing it to take-off and land vertically like a helicopter, while maintaining the efficiency and speed of a conventional, fixed-wing aircraft in forward flight. This unique capability will enable Joby to deliver rapid and seamless passenger service directly to popular destinations. Joby purposefully set out to demonstrate remotely-piloted transition first, completing the first transition of a full-scale, prototype aircraft in 2017. The Company has since completed more than 40,000 miles of test flights across multiple aircraft, including hundreds of transitions from vertical take-off to cruise flight as well as more than a hundred flights with a pilot onboard in hover and low-speed flight. Since completing a landmark first full transition flight with a pilot onboard on April 22, 2025, the Company has completed multiple transition flights with three different pilots at the controls, as Joby becomes the first company to routinely perform inhabited testing of an electric air taxi from hover to wingborne flight. Didier Papadopolous, President of Aircraft OEM at Joby, commented: 'Achieving this milestone is hugely significant for Joby. It not only demonstrates the high level of confidence we have in the performance of the aircraft as we prepare for commercial service in Dubai, it also paves the way to starting TIA flight testing with FAA pilots onboard. 'We have taken a very methodical approach to achieving this long-planned milestone, with an immense amount of testing, both in the air and on the ground, helping form a solid foundation that allowed us to move from one historic flight to routine pilot-on-board transitions almost overnight.' The first pilot-on-board transition was flown by Joby Chief Test Pilot James 'Buddy' Denham and took place at Joby's flight test facility in Marina, California. Denham, who has flown more than 60 different aircraft types, joined Joby in 2019 after retiring from Naval Air Systems Command where he led the research and development of the joint US-UK Unified Control Concept that was successfully integrated into the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. The flight saw Denham execute a vertical take-off in the latest aircraft to roll off Joby's Marina production line (N544JX), before climbing out and accelerating to fully wingborne flight and returning for a vertical landing on the runway. Commenting on the flight, Denham said: 'I'm honored to have played a role in this historic moment. Designing and flying an aircraft that can seamlessly transition between vertical and cruise flight has long been considered one of the most challenging technological feats in aerospace, but our team has developed and built an aircraft that makes it feel like an everyday task. The aircraft flew exactly as expected, with excellent handling qualities and low pilot workload.' In preparation for achieving pilot-on-board transition flight, Joby completed thousands of tests in the Company's Integrated Test Lab, a ground-based facility which replicates all of the major systems of the aircraft, allowing the team to test propulsion units, actuators, and other aircraft hardware and software that is identical to the Company's prototype aircraft before taking to the air. Joby also completed a series of flight tests at Edwards Air Force Base designed to confirm the redundancy present throughout the aircraft's design, with remote, ground-based pilots handling simulated motor-out, battery-out, and other potential in-flight events. In all cases, the aircraft performed as expected, enabling Joby pilots to continue safe flight and a controlled, vertical landing, even when relying on just four of the aircraft's six propellers. As well as completing testing at its base in California, Joby has also previously completed demonstration flights in New York City, Japan, and Korea. Joby currently has five aircraft in its flight test fleet, with two delivered to Edwards Air Force Base for testing in conjunction with the Company's defense customers. Joby's all-electric air taxi is designed to transport a pilot and up to four passengers at speeds of up to 200 mph (321 km/h), offering high-speed mobility with a fraction of the noise produced by helicopters and zero operating emissions. Joby remains on track to deliver an aircraft to Dubai in the middle of 2025 to complete flight testing ahead of first passenger flights in the region. Hi-resolution photos and video footage of Joby's aircraft flying wingborne with a pilot onboard are available here. About Joby Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) is a California-based transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing air taxi which it intends to operate as part of a fast, quiet, and convenient service in cities around the world. 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Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Yahoo
20-year-old man convicted in 2023 I-70 road rage killing near Oak Grove
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 20-year-old Cape Girardeau, Missouri has been on I-70 near Oak Grove that left 53-year-old Gary Denham dead. On Thursday, a Jackson County jury convicted Charles Smith Jr. of second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action. On Friday, the jury recommended a total of 47 years in prison, according to the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office. Smith will be sentenced on May 1. Student's family suing Lawrence School District after alleged sex abuse According to court records, Just before 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, Oak Grove police and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to an incident on eastbound I-70 at Oak Grove. The driver of a white Hyundai Elantra, with Florida registration, and the driver of a green Ford pickup, were reportedly involved in a road-rage incident, during which the driver of the pickup went off the side of I-70 and crashed into a parked vehicle at the Petro Travel Center, according to court documents. The driver of the pickup, identified as Denham, was found with an apparent gunshot wound and died from his injuries. Witnesses reported the description of the suspect vehicle. One witness reported hearing a 'popping noise' immediately before Denham went off the roadway. Another witness reported Smith driving erratically, then overtook and struck Denham's pickup, which caused it to go off the roadway. White paint was evident on the driver's side truck bed of Denham's Ford, according to court documents. Troopers located Smith later traveling east in Lafayette County. Troopers attempted to stop Smith but he sped away, eventually stopping in a field south of I-70 and ran on foot. Following an overnight search, Smith was located hiding behind an automotive shop in Sweet Springs and taken into custody. Video surveillance was located and positively identified Smith as the suspect. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android Smith told the highway patrol Denham was driving aggressively, used obscene gestures towards him, and cut him off. Smith said the pickup struck his vehicle multiple times which made him mad, according to court records. After further questioning, Smith stated he fired a shot at the pickup because he thought his vehicle could overturn and he could be ejected, court records say. Smith said he fired at the pickup without aiming, and that it was intended to be a warning shot. He said he was unaware he struck the victim. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Sport
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'Cribbagepalooza' raises funds for veterans services
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Saturday, Feb. 16, fans of the classic card game Cribbage, and supporters of local veterans, came together for the second annual 'Cribbagepalooza' in Colorado Springs. Players and veterans participated in a lighthearted competition that welcomed everyone, from seasoned pros to beginners simply looking for a good time. The event raised money for Mt. Carmel Veterans Services and its programs supporting military families in the region. 'Cribbage is a card game,' said Chuck Denham, a retired Air Force Veteran. 'You get six cards, you keep four, put two in what's called the crib. The dealer gets the crib. So you start playing cards. The idea is to get to 15 and to 31 pairs, three of a kind runs; they all count, but you can't go over 31.' 24 players took part in the event, raising $610 for Mt. Carmel. Denham won the tournament. 'I enjoy cribbage,' he said. 'Numbers are my game. I'm a mathematician by education and trade, and I just love the counting.' Justina Baker, the Community Outreach Volunteer Coordinator at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, spoke about the importance of programs to help veterans in the community. 'We are a largely populated veteran community here, we have the most bases surrounding [us],' said Baker. 'We need the most help. So we help with everything from transition employment, to suicide prevention, with the Next Chapter, and veterans that need help on their benefits. If we can't help you, we know somebody that can, but we do everything here and we're just super grateful.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Yahoo
Chambers Co. Judge denies bond for man who allegedly tried to kill infant daughter
CHAMBERS COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — A judge has ruled Joshua Denham, 29, will be held without bond following a hearing under Aniah's Law, which allows courts to deny bail for certain violent allegations. Denham, 29, is accused of attempted murder and aggravated child abuse of his 4-month-old daughter, who allegedly suffered significant head trauma caused by violent shaking. The baby's current medical condition has not been disclosed. The child's mother shared a picture of the baby taken in the hospital. The baby looks alert as she continues to recover. Denham will be held without bond in Randolph County Detention because the baby's mother is a correctional officer in Chambers County. During the January 29 pre-trial detention hearing, the prosecution argued Denham is a danger to the community, his family and poses a flight risk due to the severity of the charges and potential life sentence. Testimony from Chambers County Sheriff's Investigator Jeff Hinkle and Randolph County Sheriff's Investigator Randy Moore outlined the evidence against Denham, including medical reports alleging injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome. The defense did not call witnesses but argued there was no clear timeline proving when or how the baby was allegedly injured. However, the court found the State's evidence compelling and ruled releasing Denham would pose a serious risk to public safety. Denham was arrested after investigators determined he was the sole caretaker of his infant daughter during two suspected incidents of violent shaking—one allegedly occurring overnight on January 15 and another shortly before a 911 call on January 21. According to medical reports cited in court documents, the baby allegedly began showing symptoms of distress on January 16, including vomiting and refusing bottles. Her condition allegedly worsened over several days until she became limp and unresponsive, prompting her mother to call 911. Medical examinations allegedly revealed both subacute and acute subdural hemorrhages, injuries associated with severe acceleration and deceleration forces, along with extensive bilateral retinal hemorrhages—strong indicators of inflicted head trauma, according to investigators. WRBL has learned Denham was out on bond for previous child abuse allegations involving his young son stemming from a February 2024 indictment in Randolph County. In that case, Denham faces charges of domestic violence strangulation or suffocation and aggravated child abuse against a child under six years old. The indictment alleges Denham used his forearm to compress the young boy's neck, causing asphyxia, and struck the child multiple times, inflicting significant injuries to the face and body. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
