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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Daily Mail
Elderly man goes ballistic during feud over ex-wife's estate: 'You got to die first'
An elderly man brandished a revolver and started firing during a family feud that nearly turned 'catastrophic.' John Webb, 81, was taken into custody on charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault after cops say he opened fire on his ex-wife's heirs who were trying to sell her Micanopy, Florida home. The heirs - who Law & Crime identifies as Webb's ex-wife's daughters and son-in-law - arrived at the home to prepare it for sale at around 1pm on Thursday. As soon as they pulled up, deputies said they noticed Webb's car outside - and they began to record video on their cellphones. The family then went inside the home, where they allegedly found Webb in the living room. At that point deputies say, the family told Webb - who had divorced their mother in 1998 - he 'was not supposed to be there,' the Miami Herald reports. The comment apparently sent Webb on a rampage, pulling out a revolver and firing into the ceiling. As the victims then scrambled to leave, Webb allegedly told them: 'No, don't move. You got to die first.' But the heirs were able to get safely back into their vehicle and reverse down the driveway, when Webb exited the home and allegedly fired multiple shots at the car. One bullet struck the engine, which caused the vehicle to break down on a nearby road, but none of the victims were injured. In the aftermath, Webb drove away - but deputies were able to conduct a traffic stop and take him into custody without incident, they said. When police later questioned him about the incident, Webb reportedly claimed that his ex-wife's family 'harassed him,' according to an affidavit obtained by Law & Crime. 'They come in threatening me and I fired a shot in the air, then fired some into the radiator of their car, period,' he allegedly admitted. But cops wrote that his actions were 'imminently dangerous' to the victims and 'demonstrated a depraved mind without regard to human life.' 'Had those rounds impacted maybe just a couple more inches up, unfortunately, you probably would've had a catastrophic incident where multiple victims would have been harmed,' Alachua County Sheriff's Office Capt. Chris Sims, a public information officer, told WCJB. 'I think it's important to remember that there are no age restrictions on people who make poor decisions or try to harm someone,' he added.
The Independent
20-05-2025
- The Independent
29% of wedding guests say ‘I don't' to ceremonies overseas, survey finds
Nearly three in 10 (29%) people have declined invites to marriage ceremonies being held abroad in the past three years, a survey has found. The average cost of attending a wedding held overseas was put at nearly £2,000 by credit information firm Experian, which commissioned the research. Those who declined invites for weddings abroad had done so for various reasons, with some saying they could not afford to take time off work, the journey was too far, or that they were unable to afford the transport and accommodation costs. Some said they did not know the couple well enough to justify the cost while others said they had received too many invites to weddings being held abroad recently, according to the survey carried out by Censuswide among 2,000 people across the UK in May. Researchers also surveyed those who had attended overseas weddings, with the average cost put at £1,956, and travel, accommodation, outfits and gifts taking up the biggest chunks of guests' budgets. John Webb, a consumer expert at Experian, said: 'Attending a wedding abroad can be a magical experience and a great opportunity to explore somewhere new. But it's important to be mindful – costs can add up quickly.' He suggested: 'If you're worried about the financial side of attending, don't be afraid to talk to the couple. They'll want you there but not at the expense of your financial wellbeing – so it's always worth having an honest conversation.'
Daily Mail
26-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Surgeon in battle with Johnson & Johnson over spine tech
A leading British surgeon is seeking payment from US medical giant Johnson & Johnson in a long-running dispute over the development of spinal implants. John Webb, 82, who was also a doctor to the Royal Family, says he and a Swiss colleague were not paid by the beneficiaries of their trailblazing work. The implants are now owned by Johnson & Johnson after a complex series of mergers over more than 20 years. Webb and his colleague, who does not wish to be named, designed the cutting-edge devices, trademarked under the brand name Synthes, between 1987 and 2005 while they were working for the AO Foundation research organisation in Switzerland. Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss, 89, a co-owner of Chelsea Football Club, bought the rights to Synthes devices from AO for £900 million in 2006. Webb and his colleague claim they unknowingly signed over their intellectual property at that time. Johnson & Johnson then bought Wyss's firm in 2012 in a £16 billion deal. A Johnson & Johnson spokesman said: 'We have thoroughly reviewed the materials submitted by the claimants. Our assessment confirms that there is no basis for their claim.'
NBC News
25-02-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
No charges for woman dragged from Idaho town hall
No charges will be filed against a woman dragged from an Idaho Republican town hall by security guards. The security firm's license has also been revoked. KHQ's John Webb reports.
