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Yahoo
25-06-2025
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Mass. trooper ‘lucky to be alive' after being hit by motorcycle, prosecutor says
An 18-year-old man accused of crashing a motorcycle into a Massachusetts State Police lieutenant made no effort to avoid the uniformed trooper on Revere Beach Boulevard on Monday afternoon, a prosecutor said in court. The 18-year-old, Akram El Moukhtari, was ordered held on $50,000 bail during his arraignment in Chelsea District Court Tuesday afternoon, the amount requested by prosecutors. El Moukhtari is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, receiving stolen property and leaving the scene of an accident causing injury. The lieutenant, Donald Bossi, the station commander of the Revere barracks, is 'lucky to be alive' after being hit by the motorcycle and thrown 40 feet, Suffolk Assistant District Attorney John Verner said. 'That's not something I say lightly,' he said during the arraignment, which was attended by about two dozen uniformed state police troopers. El Moukhtari's parents sat quietly at the other end of the courtroom, not reacting as Verner laid out the case against their son. At the request of his defense attorney, El Moukhtari was arraigned out of view. El Moukhtari had been scheduled to appear in Juvenile Court Monday morning in connection with a fight at Revere High School, but the victim didn't show up, leading to the case being dismissed, Verner said. Roughly six hours later, Verner said, El Moukhtari was riding a stolen motorcycle at a high speed down Revere Beach Boulevard, blowing through red lights and popping wheelies. Bossi was in a parked cruiser on the side of the road, and got out to try and corral the bike. But El Moukhtari, despite seeing the uniformed trooper on a largely traffic-free street, continued forward, literally plowing into and running the lieutenant over near Shirley Avenue, Verner said. 'Not stopping, not swerving, not making any attempt, despite seeing the lieutenant, to not hit [him],' Verner said. Bossi sustained a broken and separated pelvis and several cuts that required stitches. His nose was broken to the extent that it was pushed in and cracked the orbital bone, Verner said. After the collision, El Moukhtari sped off down the boulevard where security cameras lost sight of him. Around 8:45 p.m. that night, he and his father surrendered at the state police barracks in Revere. During that time, the person El Moukhtari was with, a juvenile, told police El Moukhtari had FaceTimed him and admitted to hitting the trooper and fleeing the scene. Verner said there is a real possibility El Moukhtari could face more severe charges down the line, including assault with intent to murder. But his defense attorney, Carla Barrett, pushed back on the notion that the collision was intentional, saying the teenager 'panicked' at the sight of the trooper. Barrett asked Judge Matthew Machera to release El Moukhtari on his personal recognizance, explaining that his family's only income comes from Social Security and food stamps. El Moukhtari fell in with the wrong crowd at school, but was expected to get his diploma next spring, she said. 'What I see is a young man who's very, very scared ... and who was not sure exactly how to respond in the moment,' she said, noting that El Moukhtari's brain is still developing. 'I do not believe that he is somebody who would have seen a lieutenant in the road and then intentionally drove into that person. I think that this is more a matter of panic,' Barrett continued. But Machera ultimately set the $50,000 bail, citing the 'recklessness' with which El Moukhtari was driving at the time, and the 'strong likelihood' he would be incarcerated if he were to be convicted. El Moukhtari's parents and lawyer left court without speaking to reporters. A pre-trial hearing was set for July 18. State Police Col. Geoff Noble called the crash 'senseless,' adding it 'could have proven fatal if not for the resilience and extraordinary strength of Lieutenant Bossi, and the care he received on scene, in transit, and at the hospital.' 'Our community is safer because of the many troopers who set their feelings aside in the aftermath of this event to do their jobs and meet the moment by apprehending the fleeing suspect,' the colonel said. 'We remain very grateful for these positive developments.' Mass. AG Campbell sues Trump over obscure rule used to withhold federal funding to states New music from country music legend to be released 23 years after his death MSPCA police investigate video showing surrendered dog being abused in Boston Burning heat brings Boston to a scorching new record on Tuesday Victim in fatal Springfield hit-and-run identified as city woman Read the original article on MassLive.
Scottish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I spotted a huge Jellycat bunny in my local charity shop and knew I'd hit the jackpot when I discovered how rare he is
She paid £80 for the lemon Bashful Bunny FAB FIND I spotted a huge Jellycat bunny in my local charity shop and knew I'd hit the jackpot when I discovered how rare he is Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WHEN it comes to hunting for a charity shop bargain, Jellycats are every reseller's dream. As the plushies can often fetch a small fortune when they're resold - especially if they're rare or discontinued models. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Liv's mum spotted this yellow bunny in a local charity shop Credit: TikTok / @livslistings 3 And when she informed her daughter, Liv decided to snap it up - for £80 Credit: TikTok / @livslistings 3 She later discovered the bunny is rare and discontinued - meaning he's worth a LOT Credit: TikTok / @livslistings So when Liv's mum spotted a humungous yellow bunny Jellycat in her local charity shop, she immediately messaged her daughter - who's a massive fan of the adorable toys. And despite the fact that the giant rabbit was marked up at £80, Liv decided to ask her mum to buy him, to either add to her already bursting collection, or to resell for a profit as part of her mission to turn £15 into £500. "I was working from home and my mum FaceTimed me and said there's a couple of Jellycats in the charity shop," Liv explained in a video on her TikTok page. "I did not expect it to be this one. He is absolutely huge!" After researching the lemon Bashful Bunny, she discovered that he's "super rare" "All that I know is that the lemon Bashful Bunnies are discontinued and I can't find any of his size on eBay or Vinted or anything!" she added. "I'm currently sat here cuddling him and I'm really tempted to keep him," Liv added. "But if I was to sell him how much do you think I should list him for and what is he worth?" The comments section was almost immediately filled with people offering their suggestions, with one writing: "I personally think over £200 as a medium one sold on eBay for £105!" "Wow okay good to know! I'll try not get attached to him!" Liv replied. The five signs that your Jellycat is FAKE - and the things to look out for to authenticate a real one "How much did you pay for him?" another asked. With Liv responding: "£80 which is a lot but he's rare and retired!" "I remember one selling for over £250 a few years ago," a third wrote. "I just missed out of bidding so start high in auction I say!" "He's very rare, he was a John Lewis exclusive for Easter," someone else said. "Not sure what year." Why are Jellycats so popular? THEY were made for kids, but Jellycat toys remain incredibly popular with adults too. So just what is the appeal? The London-based company started making toys in 1999, and enjoyed success from the outset thanks to the fabrics used to make their plushies suitable for children of all ages. In recent years, they have branched out from making toys of various animals into turning virtually anything you can think of into a Jellycat. Their vegetable offerings, which range from broccoli to avocado, can help kids eat their greens. And even their April Fools - a toilet paper toy - was a hit with fans. Jellycat also has numerous celebrity fans, including Princess Charlotte, with a picture released in 2015 showing the royal with her Fuddlewuddle dog. The hefty price tag of the toys also promote the idea of luxury, and the value of the toys increases over time - meaning they are often a worthwhile investment. Jellycat releases two new collections a year - in January and in the summer, in either June or July. "I'm so jealous!!! I love him! He's amazing!! If you sell please let me know!!" another gushed. "He's amazing! Yeah I will do," someone else said.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Yahoo
Unpacking the Case Against Doctor Accused of Cliffside Attack on Wife
Originally appeared on E! Online Arielle Konig set off for a hike on Oahu with her anesthesiologist husband on March 24. And after they had posed for a photo at the edge of the 1,000-foot Nu'anu Pali Lookout, which offers sweeping views of the windward side of the island, Dr. Gerhardt Konig tried to kill his wife, according to Honolulu prosecutors. The 36-year-old mother of two was found along the Pali Puka trail near the lookout spot with multiple head and facial injuries, according to a March 28 news release announcing that a grand jury had indicted Gerhardt, 46, on a charge of attempted murder. He is accused of hitting Arielle in the head with a rock multiple times after first trying to push her off a cliff, per the release. Gerhardt fled the scene but was arrested later that same night following a foot pursuit near Nuuanu Pali Drive, prosecutors said. Defense attorney Thomas Otake told E! News that Gerhardt plans to plead not guilty to attempted murder at his arraignment scheduled for April 7 and had no further comment at this time. Bail was initially set at $5 million but, in the wake of the indictment, Gerhardt was remanded and remains in custody at O'ahu Community Correctional Center, according to prosecutors. Once she was with the police, she said she learned her husband had FaceTimed her adult stepson. 'Gerhardt was observed to be covered in blood,' she said in the petition. 'Gerhardt said 'I just tried to kill Ari but she got away.'' She additionally stated that her stepson told her that his father wanted to kill himself by jumping off a cliff. He was instead arrested by Honolulu police officers, who had set up a large search area for him near the Pali Lookout. Arielle Konig's attorney Brandon Segal told Hawaii News Now in a statement on Friday: 'Arielle is focusing on her recovery at home in Maui with the support of her family. She kindly asks that the media and the public respect their privacy during this time.' More from E! Online Tom Hanks' Daughter E.A. Hanks Says Her Childhood Was Filled With "Violence" and "Deprivation" American Idol Secrets Revealed: Contestant Paychecks, Living Arrangements and More Influencer Hailey Okula's Husband Details Heartbreaking Final Moments Before Her Death In the meantime, Arielle has secured a temporary restraining order against her spouse of six years, with whom she shares two sons, ages 2 and 4. In her March 27 TRO petition, obtained by E! News, Arielle accused Gerhardt of recent abusive behavior before the alleged attack: Here is what to know about how this case has unfolded so far: What Was Going On in Gerhardt Konig and Arielle Konig's Marriage Before His Arrest?What Is Gerhardt Konig Accused of Doing to Wife Arielle Konig? Did Gerhardt Konig Tell His Son He Tried to Kill His Wife?Where Is Gerhardt Konig Now? Where Is Arielle Konig Now?
