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Victims outraged after Ohio judge releases man charged in multiple Cleveland assaults
At least two victims of an Ohio man who pleaded guilty to carrying out a series of brutal attacks in Cleveland voiced their outrage after a judge recently released him — again. Serus Walters, 20, pleaded guilty on May 19 to assaulting three men, according to Cuyahoga County court records. Judge Cassandra Collier-Williams reduced Walters' felony charge to a misdemeanor and released him on time served after his plea. One of the victims, Los Angeles-based attorney David Dudley, 64, who was visiting Cleveland on business when Walters attacked him on May 29, 2024, told WOIO that he is baffled by the judge's decision to release Walters on Monday. "I was fairly certain he was trying to kill me," Dudley told the outlet. Ohio Man Accused Of Killing Deputy Denied Bond As Chaos Disrupts Packed Courtroom Walters targeted Dudley at the Hilton Hotel in Downtown Cleveland when he kicked the victim in the ribs, shoulder and repeatedly in the back of the head, WOIO reported. Read On The Fox News App Dudley said he has "been in front of over one thousand judges," and Collier-Williams' decision Monday left him shocked. Six Ohio Suspects Accused Of Torturing Man In Weeklong Hotel Kidnapping: 'Extremely Disturbing' "Judge Williams didn't even put him on any kind of supervision. [The] prosecutor was shocked at that," Dudley told WOIO. "He neither apologized to me nor any of the other victims he acknowledged to attacking." Another victim, who identified himself only as "Tony" to WOIO, said Walters attacked him in Tower City on March 11, 2024. Officials arrested Walters and released him the next day. Watch: Most Outrageous Courtroom Moments And Police Encounters That Went Viral In 2024 Walters was also previously arrested and released in connection with an assault near Whiskey Island that left a man in need of stitches, WOIO reported. Court records show that a grand jury indicted Walters in the three separate assaults in May 2024. His defense attorney, Frank Triozzi, filed a motion seeking reduced bond in May 2024, citing the fact that Walters was 19 years old with a two-year-old child and one on the way at the time. Nyc Councilman Demands Judge's Resignation For Freeing Career Criminal Who Later Shot Cop: 'Lack Of Judgment' "Despite the severity of the offense, counsel submits that GPS monitoring would be sufficient to ensure the safety of the public and of the alleged victims," the defense attorney wrote. Walters was most recently arrested again on Wednesday, just two days after his release, for a minor offense in Garfield Heights. Fox News Digital has reached out to Triozzi, Collier-Williams' office and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office for article source: Victims outraged after Ohio judge releases man charged in multiple Cleveland assaults
Business Upturn
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Mr. Saimik Sen, Editor – Herald Global Felicitated Pride of India – Goa Edition, Brand Of The Year at The Great Gather Goa Summit 2025
By Business Wire Published on May 27, 2025, 15:00 IST Mumbai, Maharashtra, Bangalore, Karnataka, New Delhi, Delhi, India: The Great Gather Goa Summit 2025 was held on the 25th May 2025 at the Hilton Hotel, Goa. The event commenced with a recognition ceremony led by Mr. Saimik Sen, Editor-In-Chief, Herald Global, setting a high-spirited tone. The conclave garnered attention due to the presence of notable individuals such as Shri Jivba Dalvi – The Deputy Superintendent of Goa Police, Ms. Asha Arondekar – Chairperson, Women's Wing Of Goa Chamber Of Commerce, Dr. Jennifer Lewis – Chairperson at Indian Concrete Industry, Shri Nitin Raiker – Director of Fire & Emergency Services- Government of Goa, Shri Agnelo Fernandes – Commissioner- Labour & Employment, Government of Goa as Pride of India – Goa Awards. Also, Shri Jivba Dalvi and Ms. Asha Arondekar delivered an uplifting speech, leaving a lasting impression on all the awardees. Shri Nitin Raiker's words of wisdom took the event's beauty to the next level. The Great Gather Goa Summit is a platform to bring together various visionaries, thought leaders, heads of state, policymakers, academicians and corporate heads who play a pivotal role in shaping industries with their inspiring contributions. The event also included the recognition of various individuals from different fields including Mr. Aneesh Gera, Ms. Pooja Bedi and Dr. Sujit Paul who were felicitated as Influential Leaders of India. Moreover, the award ceremony witnessed the presence of Mr. Keatan Jadhav, Mr. Albino Gomes, Mr. Vincy Barretto, Ms. Cecille Rodrigues, Ms. Sakshi Kurtarkar, Mr. Amit Rajput, Chef Avinash Martins, Ms. Odette Mascarenhas, Dr. Prajal Sakhardande, Mr. Ali Mohammed, Ms. Frederika Menezes, Mr. John Aguiar, Mr. Tsumyoki, Ms. Inika Hadfadkar, Mr. Brahmanand Sankhwalkar, Ms. Yolanda D'Souza, Mr. Shadab Jakati, Ms. Cecille Rodrigues, Ms. Sonia Shirsat. These accomplished individuals were honored with Influential Leaders Of Goa awards in their respective categories. The Great Gather Goa Summit 2025 included the unveiling of the Brand Of The Year, a listing of remarkable brands that have redefined the benchmarks in their respective fields through their legacy and sustainability in the market. The winners were selected after a rigorous three phases of research conducted by the BARC Asia research team which included secondary research, primary survey and the rating given by independent jury members. Here is the listing of the Brand Of The Year awards: Tata Tiscon, BMW India, Havells, Lifebuoy, Ashok Leyland, AM/NS India, Swiggy, Fenesta, FEVICOL, Pillsbury, Himalaya BabyCare, Renom Energy Services Pvt. Ltd., Saffola, ECE Elevators, Fortis Hospitals, Chitale Bandhu, Hexaware Technologies, Kosol Energie Pvt. Ltd., Forevermark Diamond, Timken India, Wolken Software, EasyBuy, Visionet, DavaIndia, LEO Taps and Fittings, LUX COZI HomeSure, Roswalt Realty and Samsung Galaxy S25 Series. UTL Solar was awarded as Brand Of the Decade 2025 for completing 10 years in the industry. Finally, The Great Gather Goa Summit was concluded by the last unique category, known as the 'Marketing Meisters'. This category was specially curated to felicitate various dignitaries who have successfully led their brands to reach unwavering heights. The awardees were Mr. S. Sathish Kumar Pillai, Mr. Mayur Hola, Ar. Shantanoo Vishwanath Rane, The Marketing Team – Visionet, Ms. Anita Dobhal, Mr. Sanjay Koul, Ms. Kalyani Vartak, Ms. Pooja Rawal, Ms. Nidhi Alexander, The Marketing Team – Wolken Software, Ms. Sushmita Nag, Mr. Bhupendra Shivhare, Ms. Ashwini Jagadishchander, Mr. Shiv Kumar Singh. The event wrapped up with the announcement of the next edition of awards is scheduled at ITC Maratha, Mumbai on the 21st August 2025. With this leap of success, Herald Global aspires to create another milestone with its next edition of leadership summit. Please check the below links for further information: Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Business Wire is an American company that disseminates full-text press releases from thousands of companies and organizations worldwide to news media, financial markets, disclosure systems, investors, information web sites, databases, bloggers, social networks and other audiences.
Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Perth Now
Shop assistant denies lying after staged $2.8m heist
A shop assistant has been accused of lying in a police statement after she was tied to a chair during a $2.8 million jewellery heist. Michel Germani is on trial over staging the robbery at his high-end jewellery store in January 2023, having owed more than $184,000 in rent to Sydney's Hilton Hotel. The 67-year-old formed a plan with an associate to regain some funds before the store was shuttered. Mounir Helou, 59, and Andrea David Cusumano, 59, are accused of being in on the scheme. Helou went to the store with another man, Shanel Tofaeono, on January 19 and claimed they wanted to examine a $150,000 tennis necklace, the court has been told. During the 11-minute robbery, Germani and his shop attendant Lana Al-Khoury were "manhandled" and had their hands and legs bound with cable ties. A key issue in the trial is whether Ms Al-Khoury knew the robbery was staged. Ms Al-Khoury broke down in tears in the witness box at the Downing Centre District Court on Tuesday. Germani's barrister Matthew Kalyk argued the shop assistant lied during cross examination. Ms Al-Khoury has been receiving weekly workers' compensation payments of about $2600 in since 2023, amounting to $130,000 per year, Mr Kalyk told the jury. The shop assistant confirmed she had been receiving compensation because she was unable to work after the incident, but could not recall the exact amount. Ms Al-Khoury attended a psychiatrist appointment in January required for a second insurance claim amounting to more than $200,000, Mr Kalyk said. Mr Kalyk said the shop assistant told the psychiatrist she had been hit in the mouth during the incident and screamed in pain when one of the robbers' put an arm behind her neck. But Ms Al-Khoury, whose second language in English, denied the claim. "I didn't say these words to him (the psychiatrist)," she told the jury. "I didn't say this because it didn't happen." Ms Al-Khoury said she did not scream until after the robbers, who she referred to as the chubby man and tall man, had left. During the trial, the chubby man was revealed as Helou and the tall man as Tofaeono. Neither man hit her, she told the jury. "All I thought at the time when he came closer to me was that I'm going to get raped," she said on Tuesday. Mr Kalyk argued this was untrue because she did not mention it in her police statement. "I didn't probably, because I was frightened at the time," Ms Al-Khoury replied. "Being a woman, that is the first thing that is going to come to my mind." Helou has admitted staging the robbery but denies a more serious charge of aggravated robbery against Ms Al-Khoury. Helou and Tofaeono are not accused of rape. Germani has pleaded not guilty to one count of aggravated robbery and one count of detaining without consent, but has admitted staging the robbery to gain financially through the attempted insurance claim. The trial continues on Wednesday.
The Star
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Reigning Unduk Ngadau Danius to crown successor from among 51 finalists on May 31
KOTA KINABALU: Reigning queen Hyellene Danius will perform her final duty this Saturday (May 31) as she prepares to hand over the crown to the fairest maiden of all, marking the ceremonial climax of the 65th edition of the National Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan. Danius, who has served as a cultural ambassador over the past year, will crown one of 51 young Sabahan lasses, each representing districts across Malaysia and proudly carrying the spirit of Huminodun into the future. The journey officially began on May 26 with the registration of all finalists at the Hilton Hotel here, signalling the start of the Cultural Competition Week leading up to the grand coronation at the Hongkod Koisaan Hall in Penampang. 'This year's pageant is especially meaningful as it commemorates 65 years of celebrating the beauty, wisdom, and strength of Kadazandusun women,' said co-chairman Datuk Joanna Kitingan. Kinabatangan is the only district unrepresented this year due to the absence of entries at the local level, a rare occurrence in the competition's long-standing history. Throughout the week, finalists will undergo a cultural immersion, such as visiting the Sabah Museum to engage in traditional practices such as Magagung (gong beating), Menutu Parai (rice pounding), bead-making, and preparing native dishes like tuhau, losun, and hinava. The finalists will also take part in the Malaysia International Cocoa Festival, the Culture, Agro-tourism and Nature (CAN) short film awards, and attend forums on heritage and healthcare. Their cultural journey also includes visits to traditional homes at Kampung Budaya Koisaan under the KadazanDusun Cultural Association (KDCA). A major highlight is the Sodop Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan gala night on May 28, where cultural leaders and dignitaries will gather to honour the finalists. While dinner tables are sold out, gallery tickets without dinner are still available to the public. On coronation day, all 51 finalists will take the stage to introduce themselves and perform before the field is narrowed to 15. These selected few will respond to questions in their native languages, supported by interpreters for Lundayeh and Murut speakers. The top seven will proceed to the final round of questioning before the new queen is announced. Kitingan said judging will be carried out by a panel of seven, using a computerised scoring system, and the new Unduk Ngadau queen is expected to be announced at 5pm or 6pm on May 31. The winner of Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan 2025 will receive RM15,000 in cash, a specially designed crown, a handcrafted beaded sash, a scholarship from North Borneo University College (NBUC), and various sponsored prizes. To mark the milestone 65th anniversary, organisers will also unveil a commemorative stamp and souvenir book highlighting the rich legacy of the Unduk Ngadau pageant. This year's Kaamatan Festival is themed "Kaamatan montok Toinsanan (Kaamatan for All)". The Unduk Ngadau 2025 stands as testament to cultural continuity, honouring heritage while empowering women to become cultural torchbearers in today's world.
Borneo Post
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
National Level Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan 2025 kicks off with 51 finalists, Kinabatangan opts out
The 51 finalists for the 2025 National UNK pageant, with last year's winner Hyellene Danius (front row, 14th from left). KOTA KINABALU (May 26): The National Level Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan 2025 (UNK 2025) officially began on Monday with the registration of all 51 finalists from across Malaysia at the Hilton Hotel. UNK 2025 co-chair, Datuk Joanna Kitingan, said this marks the start of the Cultural Pageant Week from May 26 till May 31 and this year's edition holds special significance as it commemorates the 65th anniversary of the Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan, a cultural pageant that continues to honour the legend of Huminodun and celebrate the enduring beauty, strength and wisdom of Kadazandusun women. The Kinabatangan district opted out from participating in the UNK 2025 and did not send a representative due to the lack of participation in the district level UNK contest. 'This is the Kinabatangan district's first absense in the National Level Unduk Ngadau pageant in so many years. I heard they celebrated the Kaamatan festival there but did not hold the Unduk Ngadau contest,' said Joanna. 2024 National UNK winner, Hyellene Danius (centre) holds up the sash that will be worn by winner of the 2025 National UNK on May 31, as well as showcases the crown for the upcoming queen. Also in the picture are Joanna (right) and Mary. Out of the 51 finalists, only one will be crowned as the 2025 UNK queen on May 31, and receive the main prizes of RM15,000 in cash prize, a custom-designed crown, a handmade beaded sash, a scholarship from the North Borneu University College (NBUC) and others. The prizes for the first runner-up and second runner-up as well as the top seven winners will be announced later on May 31, she said. Meanwhile, throughout this week, the finalists will embark on a journey of cultural immersion and learning. Highlights include an experiential visit to the Sabah Museum, where they will participate in traditional activities such as Magagung (pounding the gong), Menutu Parai (rice pounding), bead making, and the preparation of traditional dishes like tuhau, losun and hinava. The finalists will also make a special appearance at the Malaysian International Cocoa Festival at the Sabah International Convention Centre, take part in the culture, gro-tourism and nature (CAN) short film awards at Imago Shopping Mall, and attend educational talks on cultural heritage and healthcare. Their itinerary also includes a visit to the traditional houses at Koisaan Cultural Village, KDCA. On May 28, the prestigious Sodop Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan Gala night will bring together dignitaries, community leaders and cultural supporters. While all dinner tables are fully sold, gallery tickets (without dinner) are still available for purchase. The grand coronation will be held on May 31, where one finalist will be crowned Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan 2025. To commemorate this milestone year, a limited edition 65th anniversary Unduk Ngadau commemorative stamp and souvenir book will be released. Co-chairperson, Dr Mary Gambidau, also shared that among the improvements adopted for this year's UNK finale is getting translators for the finalists answering questions in Lundayeh and Murut. 'We have listened to netizens, and in our effort to improve, there will be a translator for finalists delivering their answers in Lundayeh and in Murut,' said Mary. She added that the translators are not among the juries. 'We have a team to prepare questions from Maktab Perguruan (Teachers College), the Kadazan Dusun Foundation (KLF), and the Dusun language enthusiasts,' she explained. On May 31, all 51 finalists will be showcasing and introducing themselves, after which the number will be narrowed down to 15, who will answer a question in their mother tongue with the assistance of an interpreter. From there, the selection will move to the top 7, where the finalists will undergo another round of question-and-answer session, and thereafter, the top three will be selected. Joanna said that a total of seven judges are employed to carry out the judging, and they have also employed a computerised system for the finals on May 31. 'We hope to conclude everything and present the next reigning queen by 5pm or 6pm on May 31.' Further details will be announced via our official Unduk Ngadau social media platform. Sponsors for the event include Sawit Kinabalu, Jetama, Skintific Malaysia, Imago Shopping Mall, PHI Dental, KOVAC, Trusted Shark, PopOutlink, Beauty Wonderland, Happy Place, Chuck & Dunk, Vaseline, Sazarice, Pepsi, Maxis and many more. The theme for this year's event is 'Kaamatan for all', or 'Kaamatan montok toinsanan'. The UNK 2025 stands as a testament to cultural continuity, heritage preservation and the evolving role of women as ambassadors of tradition in a modern world. Also present during the press conference was 2024 UNK Hyellene Danius.
