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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Former Las Vegas police officer denied parole in woman's 1997 killing
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada's parole board denied parole for a former police officer who is in prison in connection with the murder of a woman in 1997, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned. Arthur Sewell, 58, will continue to serve time in prison for Nadia Iverson's death. Sewell began serving a six-to-15-year prison sentence in 2023 after entering a plea deal for voluntary manslaughter with use of a deadly weapon enhancement. Sewell also received credit for time already served in jail. A parole hearing was held on May 5. Iverson, 20, died of a gunshot wound in May 1997. Her body was found inside a home under construction in downtown Las Vegas. An investigation revealed that Iverson may have been sexually assaulted. Marie Coker, Iverson's sister, who lives out of state, traveled to Nevada for the parole hearing to speak against Sewell's release from prison. 'So he gets to see me and my sister,' Coker said in a previous interview. 'Every chance I get up there to stand to be a voice for her.' The crime was unsolved until 2018 after the state of Nevada tested decades-old rape kits. Sewell's DNA was found to be a match in Iverson's killing, police said. While Las Vegas Metro police said Iverson was a sex worker who struggled with a drug problem, Iverson's loved ones told the 8 News Now Investigators she was not a sex worker. Coker said that she had only been in Las Vegas for a short period and had been going through a tough time after a failed relationship, and her mother was in a serious car accident. In a video obtained by the 8 News Now Investigators, two cold case detectives interviewed Sewell and told him a gun that he owned was connected to the crime scene. For more than an hour, Sewall denied involvement before admitting to killing Iverson. 'I went out with the intention of sexual gratification, and when my .357 went off, it freaked me out and I bolted and panicked,' Sewall told the detectives. A Clark County District Court judge later determined Sewell's confession could not be used in the murder case because detectives kept questioning Sewell without an attorney. The judge also determined that his Miranda rights were violated. Months before Iverson was killed, Sewall resigned from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. He was convicted of abusing his power as a law enforcement officer after he was caught on video exchanging favors for sexual acts. Sewell is serving his time at Ely State Prison. According to prison records, Sewell has used both Sewell and Sewall for his surname. Coker said the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners initially informed her Sewell would be up for parole in 2026. A victim services coordinator later informed her that this was incorrect and confirmed a May 2025 hearing. Sewell will not be eligible for parole again until October 2027, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections. Records show he will finish serving his sentence in May 2028. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Danville Alderman Bob Iverson dies at 74
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Robert 'Bob' Iverson, an alderman on the Danville City Council, has died, at the age of 74 years old. An obituary published by Sunset Funeral Home said Iverson died on Thursday in Peoria. Danville AMBUCS selects 92nd First Citizen Born in Chicago and raised in Glenview, Iverson attended Southern Illinois University, where he met his wife Judith, and settled in Danville. He worked in both the news and public relations industries, as a reporter for WITY radio, a spokesperson for Danville School District 118, and the Communications Coordinator for the Danville medical center and the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center at the University of Illinois. 'Bob always looked at his job as a way to help people, whether it is by providing news, helping the public through community relations, or detailing ways people can cut pollution,' the Iverson family wrote. 'He always took his job seriously, but not himself. He was always quick to have a joke or funny comment about a situation. He enjoyed staying busy in the community and playing Euchre with his friends.' In addition to his career in journalism and public relations, Iverson was elected twice as a Danville alderman — in 1987 and in 2019 — and he used to be Vice Mayor. Danville Aquatic Center opens for the season Iverson was an active member of First Presbyterian Church for 30 years. He served as a church elder and on numerous committees and groups. He helped the church win the Illinois Sustainability Award, and also has been active in past years in the Kiwanis, Alzheimer's Alliance, Palmer Arena Board, and other local organizations. He was an avid Chicago baseball fan, loved photography and was a cigar aficionado, his family added. Iverson is survived by his wife, two daughters, a grandson and his three siblings. A visitation is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 at Sunset Funeral Home in Danville, followed by a celebration of life at 10 a.m. on Friday at the First Presbyterian Church. Memorials in his memory may be made to the church. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
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Post Malone Brings Out NBA Legend Allen Iverson for ‘White Iverson' Performance in Philadelphia
At the turn of the century, it was Allen Iverson who served as the bridge between hip-hop and basketball while also boasting a massive amount of pop culture influence. Part of the influence came after he retired, when the Philadelphia 76ers icon inspired Post Malone's breakout hit 'White Iverson' in 2015. A decade later, Posty returned the favor and invited Iverson to join him on stage Saturday night (May 24) while performing a countrified version of 'White Iverson' in Philly. Malone invaded Citizens Bank Park over the weekend as part of his The Big Ass Stadium Tour with Jelly Roll, and gave the Philly faithful a fun surprise when Iverson hit the stage with Posty. More from Billboard NBA Playoffs 2025: How to Watch Post-Season Basketball Games Online Without Cable Zak Starkey Clarifies That He Was Not Fired From The Who (Twice) But Rather 'Retired' Tom Morello Joins Team Springsteen, Rages Against Donald Trump During Festival Set: 'F-k That Guy!' 'ALLEN IVERSON LADIES & GENTLEMEN!!!,' Post captioned footage from the performance on Instagram, while Iverson wrote, 'Being a inspiration is golden! Shout out to @postmalone and shout out to Philadelphia! Ain't nothing like Philly love!' Fans agreed it was a beautiful sight to see Iverson get his flowers while he can still smell them from his second home. 'Gave us some of the best years Philly has ever seen,' one fan wrote. Another added, 'I'm so glad you're getting your flowers while you're still here. The media always tried to portray you as a bad guy but we the people has and will always the love you!' Of course, it's not the first time A.I. and Post Malone have linked up, as the superstar duo initially met back in 2017. 'I met the legend last night and there'd be no 'White Iverson' without him,' Malone told Billboard at the time. 'I'm still tripping at how sick it was, and as A.I. says, 'The culture has no boundaries.'' 'White Iverson' arrived in 2015 and peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track is now certified Diamond — giving Post eight Diamond plaques — by the RIAA. As for Iverson, The Answer spent 12 seasons with the 76ers after being drafted out of Georgetown in 1996. He led the Sixers to the NBA Finals in 2001, the same season he won his first MVP trophy. The Big Ass Stadium Tour remains in Pennsylvania this week with shows slated for Hershey and Pittsburgh before heading to Massachusetts. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Impacted my professional career'- Carmelo Anthony chooses 3 NBA legends for his Hall of Fame ceremony
Carmelo Anthony chooses 3 NBA legends for his Hall of Fame ceremony (Image Source: Getty) Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony will be honored in the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame. Recently, speaking in an interview, Anthony revealed that in the big ceremony, he wants three basketball legends to present him, Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, and Dwyane Wade. In the interview, he talks about how he looks up to the three NBA legends and how they have taught him so much about the sport. Carmelo Anthony opens up about his idols in NBA On Paul George's podcast, Podcast P with Paul George, Carmelo Anthony shared his wish, showing how much he respects these players. He hopes they'll stand with him as he celebrates this major moment in his career. He said: "I'm trying to do all three. You only get in once... My life was impacted by more than one person, so I need three.' He said: "You have [Iverson], who impacted my whole professional career. We all know the impact that [Iverson] had on us. We can relate to that -- product of environments and still going out there and doing what you gotta do.' During his career, he has played with several teams. He was first drafted by Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Lakers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson played together on the Denver Nuggets after Iverson was traded there in 2006-07. They were a strong duo and made the playoffs twice, but the team was knocked out in the first round both times. Also Read: Carmelo Anthony On Giannis Antetokounmpo's Trade: 'He Built Milwaukee Bucks From The Ground Up, You Could Not Just Get Rid Of That' Carmelo Anthony had strong ties with Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, and Dwyane Wade. He played with Iverson and Wade and looked up to Jordan as a mentor. Anthony was part of the famous 2003 draft class. He scored 22.5 points per game in his career, made 10 All-Star teams, and won a scoring title in 2013. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
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Allen Iverson said the Sixers failed to honor his legacy: "After everything I did for them… I don't think it had to end the way it did"
In the NBA, breakups between players and franchises are part of the business, but they don't always end cleanly. Some leave behind more tension than resolution. Allen Iverson's departure from the Philadelphia 76ers is a striking example. After more than a decade as the heart of the team, his exit became a drawn-out, emotional process. Months later, while already playing for the Denver Nuggets, "The Answer" looked back and admitted it shouldn't have been so complicated. An unceremonious departure Iverson's NBA journey started in 1996, when the Sixers picked him first overall — a choice that would shape the team's future for years to come. Advertisement Even though he stood just six feet tall, the Virginia native played with a fearless attitude that made him stand out. Game after game, he brought relentless intensity to the court, making his size irrelevant and clearly capturing Philadelphia's grit, elevating him from a star to a true symbol of the city's resilience. Iverson's achievements during a decade-plus tenure in Philly speak for themselves: MVP in 2001, a Finals appearance that year, multiple scoring and steals titles, several All-Star selections and All-NBA First Team honors. Given all that, you'd expect Allen's departure — no matter who initiated the trade — to be handled carefully. After all, he had truly earned that. But instead, it turned into a long, messy process heavily covered by the media, ending only when A.I. was finally traded. How the 76ers' front office handled it is something the legendary guard never fully accepted. Advertisement "After everything I did for them in Philadelphia," he later said, "I don't think it had to end the way it did." Related: "Graduations don't win or lose games" - Vince Carter's mom hit back at critics who said his graduation was the reason the Raptors lost Game 7 to Philly in 2001 Shut out in Philly, saved in Denver What exactly bothered Iverson about the chaotic ending in the "City of Brotherly Love"? The 1997 Rookie of the Year explained this by admitting it was "them not letting me play, not letting me into the arena." In the end, it wasn't the trade itself that hurt the most, but how the team pushed him aside early in the 2006-07 NBA regular season, when the Sixers were struggling with a 5-10 record. Advertisement Trade rumors had been circulating since the previous summer, and reportedly, "The Answer" made his feelings clear after that disappointing start: he wanted to leave for good. However, rather than quickly resolving the situation, the franchise, still aware of Iverson's value, left him in limbo, keeping him off the court and even away from the arena. Weeks passed before anything changed. Finally, in December, Iverson and Ivan McFarlin were traded to the Nuggets in exchange for Andre Miller, Joe Smith and two first-round picks in the following NBA Draft. In the end, although many parts of how his former team handled the situation frustrated him, A.I. admitted that ending up in Colorado was something he was grateful for. He said he was appreciative that then-Sixers GM Billy King had sent him there. When asked why, Allen explained that he felt "like a whole new person" with his new team and believed the trade was "probably the best thing that could have happened" to him. Advertisement Iverson's personal manager at the time, Gary Moore, also pointed out this shift, saying, "This trade changed him. He finally got to see the other side of life. He sees how life really can be." Related: Kyle Korver said Sixers players were desperate for Allen Iverson to leave the team in 2006: "We want it to be over… just want to move on"
