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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
TV Producer Gets 18 Months for Fraud, Embezzlement on Multiple Shows
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways David Ozer, president of Strong Studios, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding investors in TV productions. Ozer, who remains free on $25,000 bond, was charged in two separate criminal cases. He's pleaded guilty in both to two counts of wire fraud. More from The Hollywood Reporter Over a one year period starting in February 2023, federal prosecutors alleged that Ozer embezzled over $210,000 meant for Safehaven, an upcoming supernatural thriller backed by Ravenwood Productions. To create the impression that the funds were spent on legitimate production costs, he created fraudulent accounting records, including falsified invoices, and forged a letter from his accountant. After pleading guilty in that case, additional victims came forward over a TV series Ozer said he was developing called Endangered. In a separate scheme, he stole over $200,000 from investors, some of whom were told they'd get an executive producer credit on the series. Ozer is an 'experienced businessman in the entertainment industry,' prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo. 'He knew it was wrong to embezzle funds from his company's principal financial backer, and he knew it was wrong to misappropriate funds from individual investors.' Ozer previously led Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Landmark Studio Group and earlier ran indie comic publisher IDW Entertainment. On top of the prison sentence, U.S. District Judge Stanley Blumfeld ordered Ozer to pay nearly $400,000 in restitution. In a declaration to the court, Ozer said he fell victim to an extortion scheme after responding to an ad on a popular ad. 'This individual threatened to suggestively expose my messages on the app in a way that would destroy my career, end my marriage, and bring shame to my family,' he wrote. 'Fearing for my relationship with my loved ones, I began making payments in a desperate attempt to make it stop.' Ozer continued paying the extortionist as he prepared to take his company public. He denied accusations that he spent the stolen funds on luxury items. Ozer's credits include serving as an executive producer on Trigger Point and producer on Willy's Wonderland. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Sign up for THR's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Alert issued for missing child with cognitive impairment in Havelock
HAVELOCK, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons has issued a Missing Endangered Alert for a child from last seen in Havelock, NC. Citizens are asked to be on the lookout for Onuaha Thompson, who is believed to be suffering from a cognitive impairment. Anyone with information about Onuaha Thompson should call Detective J Kilgore at the Havelock Police Department at (252) 447-3212. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Downtown Joplin Alliance announces a number of events in coming weeks
The Downtown Joplin Alliance has a number of events planned in the coming weeks. March Downtown Now will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at the Main Event, 611 S. Main St. Doug Hunt, director of entrepreneurship at the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, will talk about nurturing local businesses and how to overcome some of the challenges along the way. The event will include light snacks and beverages and a chance to talk to other downtown business operators, residents and downtown supporters. WineShare returns from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 4, at 417 Refine Medspa in the newly renovated Pennington Drug building, 516 S. Virginia Ave. WineShare is a free networking event for those ages 21 and older. Participants are asked to bring business cards and a bottle of wine or craft beer to share. The 2025 season is presented by Sparklight. WineShare has switched to an every-other-month event. The next gathering will be June 6. Other events in April: • Downtown Clean Team, 9-10 a.m. Saturday, April 5. Volunteers meet at Hungry Monkey, 905 S. Main St., to clean up trash and debris. They are asked to bring extra rakes, brooms and gloves. Sign up at application/?id=9351. • Third Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday April 17, in downtown Joplin. • Downtown Clean Team, 9-10 a.m. Saturday, April 19. Volunteers meet at Joplin Avenue Coffee Co., 506 S. Joplin Ave. Volunteers will be cleaning up trash and debris. They are asked to bring extra rakes, brooms and gloves. Sign up at application/?id=9351. • Volunteer Expo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 19, at Joplin Empire Market, 931 E. Fourth St. The event will include an introduction to the Downtown Joplin Alliance, including its mission, strategies and board, and the 'Main Street Method' and its four points: economic vitality, design, promotions and organization. There will also be an opportunity to explore downtown Joplin volunteer opportunities, including Clean Team, Empire Market, Downtown Now, Third Thursday, Market Gardens, the Endangered Properties Program, WineShare, Downtown Holiday Experience and Night Markets. For more information, email info@downtown joplin. com or call 417-501-9649.
BBC News
13-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Gorilla born at Blackpool Zoo starts new life in India
The first baby gorilla to be born at Blackpool Zoo has arrived in India as part of a global conservation who made history being born in 2010, and sibling Moanda, who came along two years later, have moved to a "state-of-the-art" facility at Mysuru move took place earlier this week but their journey to India actually started in 2022 when the European Endangered Species Programme recommended them to be part of a new group with a silverback male named Quembo from Frankfurt lowland gorillas are critically endangered in the wild, due to threats from humans and deforestation, Blackpool Zoo said. Mysuru Zoo in the south-west of India was selected to house the sisters as part of the breeding programme to help strengthen the genetic diversity of the international gorilla population. The gorillas will live in a new facility with trees, climbing frames, ropes, rocks and Minns from Blackpool Zoo has cared for the sisters since they were born and travelled with them and is spending time in India to work with Mysuru keepers to settle them into their new registrar at the zoo, Maria Webster, said: "Meisie and Moanda have been wonderful ambassadors for their species."It was bittersweet to see them go, but we know they'll be part of something much bigger and will be contributing to the global effort to protect and conserve the Western lowland gorilla population." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Historic sites added to Colorado's Most Endangered Places
(COLORADO) — Four new historic sites across the state have been added to Colorado's Most Endangered Places while two sites that were previously on the list have been moved to progress. The program by Colorado Preservation Incorporated aims to save endangered historic buildings, landscapes, and archeological sites by providing them with advocacy, awareness, and technical assistance to significant historic resources. This year's additions include: Indiana Jones Bed and Breakfast in Antonito. Newman Block in Prowers County. Knearl Block and Opera House in Brush. Red Cliff Town Hall in Red Cliff. 'The intangible heritage aspect of each of these endangered places is what makes Colorado Colorado,' said Katie Peterson, Director of the Endangered Places Program. 'We're really happy to be here in these communities and assist them in any way.' Colorado's Most Endangered Places originated in 1998 and has since highlighted 144 historic resources throughout Colorado, with 57 successfully saved and only nine lost. Anyone who wants to nominate a historic building can do so year-round. Nominations are now open for the 2026 list and must be submitted before July 7, 2025, at 5 p.m. To submit a nomination, click the link above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
