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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
State corrections officer accused of sexually assaulting female inmates
May 16—A New Mexico corrections officer was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting four women at a Grants prison. Elijah Williams, 21, is charged with four counts of criminal sexual conduct and battery. He turned himself in on Thursday and is being held at the Cibola County Detention Center. It is unclear who Williams' attorney is. "We acted immediately, terminating the individual and notifying State Police," New Mexico Corrections Secretary Alisha Tafoya Lucero said in a statement. "We have zero tolerance for any misconduct, and any officer or staff member who engages in misconduct will be fully removed and referred for criminal prosecution to the fullest extent." On April 16, New Mexico State Police received a call of an assault at the Western New Mexico Correctional Women's Facility. A female inmate told police she was sexually assaulted by a correctional officer, later identified as Williams, according to an arrest warrant filed in Cibola County Magistrate Court. The woman told police that on March 23, she was working in a pod when Williams asked her to go outside to see an owl. Once outside, Williams asked if she had tattoos on her chest and she showed him the tattoos, the arrest warrant states. The woman told police Williams took out gloves and said, "Turn around, you know how to pop it?" She said "yes" and did an "exotic" dance before he grabbed her butt and chest, pulled down his pants and forced her to touch his genitals, according to the arrest warrant. Another woman told police she was afraid of losing her job because Williams is "a little pervert and has been (expletive) with her" and another woman. Prison surveillance showed Williams going outside and calling out one of the women, the arrest warrant states. When police asked Williams why it took a while to come back, Williams told them it was because they were talking about who was coming in on the next shift. When police asked Williams how far he took it, his face drooped then he told them he touched both inmates, but added they "lured me in," the arrest warrant states. Asked why he put on latex gloves, he told police it was "probably to hide DNA." He later told police he had showed the women his "junk," according to the arrest warrant. On April 24 and May 7, two other women told police Williams used the same owl ruse to lure them outside before touching them inappropriately, police said. He put one of them in a chokehold, forcing them to touch his genitals before she freed herself, the arrest warrant states. Police said the woman in the chokehold told Williams: "Dude, don't ever touch me like that again. I'm about to get out of prison, and you're a (expletive) idiot."
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Minnesota Vikings Sign Two More Rookies
The NFL offseason never quits, something that has helped make the Minnesota Vikings the straw that stirs the local sports drink. In the same month as the Super Bowl (February), the league holds the next year's NFL Draft combine. One month later, we get the fastest moving, most exciting free agency two weeks in all of professional sports. Then April rolls around and we get the draft. Now, here we are on May 12, what could the MN Vikings possibly have in the news in the middle of May? Minnesota Vikings round out roster with two more rookie signings Well, rookie minicamp was held over the weekend at TCO Performance Center in Eagan. There, the Vikings hosted all 25+ of their drafted rookies and signed undrafted free agents, along with 20+ other more desperate football players –including Randy Moss' son Montigo Moss (Maine) — who were neither drafted or signed. Advertisement On Monday, the Minnesota Vikings signed two of those tryout players — (OLB) Matt Harmon out of Kent State and (DL) Elijah Williams out of Morgan State — putting their official offseason roster at its max capacity of 91 players (+1 international exemption – Oscar Chapman), per Ben Goessling (Star Tribune). Get to know new Minnesota Vikings undrafted rookie, Matt Harmon Hopefully Matt Harmon has a doctorate degree from Kent State because he was there long enough to get one. From 2018 to 2024 (7 seasons), Harmon played 49 games for the Golden Eagles, totalling 105 tackles, 13 TFLs, 4 sacks, 1 interception and 2 forced fumbles. Advertisement His most prolific season was his seventh and final year, where he posted 56 tackles, 7 TFLs and 2 sacks in 12 games. His second best season came in 2021, when he played 14 games, stacking 29 tackles, 3 TFLs and 1 sack. Outside of those two seasons, Harmon never played more than 7 games in a season due to injuries. Related: How Many 2025 MN Vikings Draft Picks Will Make the Final 53-Man Roster? After a full season back on the field, the now 25-year-old must be healthy and feeling good. Because out of the 20+ tryout players the Minnesota Vikings brought in over the weekend, only he and Elijah Williams landed spots on the 91-man roster. Get to know new undrafted rookie, Elijah Williams Unlike Harmon, Elijah Williams was not at Morgan State long enough to get his doctorate degree. Nonetheless, he did play in 42 games for the Bears in four seasons from 2021-24. While there, the outside linebacker racked up 216 tackles, 52 TFLs, 31 sacks and 3 forced fumbles. Advertisement As a senior, Williams put up career highs in games (12) and sacks (11). His 15 tackles for loss were the second most in his career. The 6'3″, 270 lb pass rusher out of New Jersey was a regular in the Bears defense every season he was on campus, playing nine or more games in all four years. He also posted seven or more sacks in each of his final three seasons. sacks in each of his final three seasons. Now, he'll go through more rookie workouts over the next couple weeks, before Minnesota Vikings OTAs kickoff at the end of May. Both guys signed today are obviously still longshots to make the final 53-man roster. But for now, their NFL dreams are still alive.
USA Today
07-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas A&M baseball lands commitment from top 2026 LHP out of Oklahoma
Texas A&M baseball lands commitment from top 2026 LHP out of Oklahoma Texas A&M adds another 2026 commit to the growing 2026 pitching staff. On Wednesday, left-handed pitcher Elijah Williams, out of Norman, OK, announced via social media that he will start his college career in Bryan-College Station after decommitting from Oklahoma in December. Aggie prospect Elijah Williams is an elite two-way player who's ranked as one of the best players in the state. His trio of fastball, slider, and change-up makes him almost impossible to hit. Williams can also hit as well as anyone in Oklahoma, putting his talent on display, earning Prep Baseball Oklahoma's Player of the Week when he threw a 13-strikeout no-hitter while going 9 of 16 at the plate. The Texas A&M coaching staff, led by Michael Earley, is prioritizing depth in pitching by recruiting and developing younger players. William's commitment is vital to strengthening future pitching rosters. Given the team's challenges with relievers this season, securing talented pitchers like Williams will ensure depth and success for Texas A&M's baseball program. Leveraging the transfer portal to fill gaps while nurturing recruits underscores the team's strategic approach to long-term performance. Below, you can see the announcement on X. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Dirtiest American city revealed; It's not New York or Los Angeles
If you thought that New York City or Los Angeles are the dirtiest cities in the United States, you may be wrong. The authors of a House Fresh report have revealed that the most unclean city in the US is actually Baltimore, Maryland. This is mainly based on the numerous complaints issued to 311 about cleanliness. Baltimore is also known as one of the major hubs of crime and poverty in the United States, and now this is yet another 'feather' in the cap of the city. Nearly 47,000 sanitation complaints were raised per 100,000 residents in the city, says the House Fresh statistics. After Baltimore comes Sacramento, California, where 34,186 complaints were raised per 100,000 residents who called the 311 hotline. Meanwhile, city officials in these regions are claiming that the 311 helpline is used by Americans for multiple everyday purposes. ALSO READ: NFL Draft 2025: Top 10 HBCU players — From Robert McDaniel to Elijah Williams This includes collection services, reporting broken lids, and not just major sanitation cases. Officials also said that they encourage residents to use the hotline for various purposes. New York City is ranked 17th on this list, beating Los Angeles, Boston, Nashville, and Chicago among some of the top metro cities of the United States. Los Angeles currently stands 4th on this list, with nearly 21,616 complaints received per 100,000 residents. Interestingly, Boston is also in the top 10 of this list by House Fresh, with 10,252 complaints. Among the significantly "less dirty" cities lies Milwaukee, with just 309 complaints per 100,000 population, followed by Riverside, Philly, and Austin, which also have quite less numbers. Meanwhile, the cleanest part of the United States was observed to be in the Houston area, with just 19 residents in 77546 raising a sanitation complaint. A few other zip codes in Houston also had lower complaint rates, says the House Fresh report.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
HBCU star earns Baltimore Ravens Pro Day invite
Elijah Williams isn't just chasing an NFL dream—he's chasing history. The Morgan State defensive lineman, fresh off a record-breaking college career, has been invited to participate in the Baltimore Ravens' NFL Local Pro Day, setting the stage for one of the most important workouts of his life. Williams leaves Morgan State as the program's all-time leader in sacks (31) and tackles for loss (52)—numbers that underscore his relentless presence on the defensive front. In 2024, he was named MEAC Defensive Player of the Year and became a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award, given to the best defensive player in FCS football. His accolades also include being named a Stats Perform and AFCA All-American, solidifying his status as one of the most decorated defenders in HBCU football. Advertisement The NFL Local Pro Day offers regional players the chance to showcase their skills in front of NFL coaches and scouts. For Williams, that means competing in the very city where he built his college legacy. Unlike the national combine, these workouts are more intimate—allowing overlooked talent a closer shot at making a roster. Williams' invite from the Ravens is part of a growing tradition; the franchise has long shown respect for HBCU programs, hosting events like the HBCU career combine and actively scouting talent from schools like Bowie State and Morgan State. Related: Charlie Ward emerges as top candidate for FAMU basketball head coach opening Williams' journey reflects more than personal ambition—it represents a broader movement. As the 2025 NFL Draft nears, he's one of the top HBCU prospects in the class. His presence at the Ravens' facility is a reminder that elite talent exists across all levels of college football. And for every young athlete at an HBCU dreaming of the NFL, Williams' grind is proof that the path is real. Related: Stephen A. Smith: 'I have no choice' but to consider presidential bid As fans of HBCU football, it's time to rally around Elijah Williams. His story deserves attention, and his shot at the league deserves support. Follow his journey, spread the word, and let NFL teams know: the next great defensive disruptor may be coming straight out of Morgan State. Related: Morgan Price makes history as a repeat champion Related: Reality star sparks buzz by dating Morgan State hooper
