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Fox News
21-05-2025
- Fox News
Karen Read trial shifts focus to physical evidence after contentious tech testimony
incoming update… Karen Read's defense revved up its attacks on unexpected new expert findings Tuesday, which contradict the timeline they say proves she didn't hit boyfriend John O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV and leave him to die in a blizzard in 2022. Shanon Burgess, an expert on vehicle and phone data from the digital forensics firm Aperture, returned to the stand for a second day of brutal cross-examination with defense attorney Robert Alessi at the wheel. Alessi pointed out inconsistencies in Burgess' resume and revealed he got the dates wrong on a timeline that was supposed to be accurate "to the second." And nothing in Burgess' findings directly indicated that a fatal crash happened. "As you sit here today, none of the information in that black box that you referred to on direct testimony indicates that there was a collision on Jan. 29," Alessi said. "Does it?" "Not by itself," Burgess replied. Special prosecutor Hank Brennan pumped the brakes when he returned for redirect questioning, asking the expert about flaws he had found in a previous analysis that indicated O'Keefe, a Boston police officer, was interacting with his iPhone after the time when prosecutors allege he was fatally struck by the defendant. The math veered out of alignment, Burgess testified. A defense expert had relied on call logs to synchronize the internal clocks in Read's Lexus SUV and O'Keefe's iPhone. But that doesn't work, Burgess explained, because the expert used calls that Read made when her car was powered off, so the vehicle's internal clock had nothing to do with them. Their timing was the product of the internal clock on her smartphone, which he said synced up with the Lexus the next time she turned it on. Read the full story here. Karen Read arrived alongside her defense team at the Norfolk Superior Courthouse for Day 20 of her murder trial. The prosecution is expected to call Massachusetts State Police forensic scientist Christina Hanley to the witness stand for continued testimony regarding crime scene evidence in Read's trial. Karen Read's trial is resuming Wednesday with continued testimony from Massachusetts State Police forensic scientist Christina Hanley as the prosecution aims to further solidify its timeline. Read is facing the possibility of life in prison for the alleged murder of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. The Commonwealth, led by special prosecutor Hank Brennan, alleges Read struck O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV in a drunken rage, leaving him to freeze to death in the front yard of 34 Fairview Road in the early morning hours of Jan. 29, 2022. Read's defense team claims Read dropped O'Keefe off at a party that night and drove off, insisting she never hit O'Keefe with her vehicle. Live Coverage begins here
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘He preyed on us': Pennsylvania woman scammed out of $45,000 in sophisticated ‘dealership cloning' scheme
When Adrianna Parsons and her husband found a shiny Lexus SUV listed for sale on CARFAX, they thought they were in safe hands. 'It all looked very legitimate at first glance,' said Parsons, a resident of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The vehicle was listed for $46,000 and linked to a dealership called Specialty Auto in Lincoln, Nebraska. Concerned about buying a car from a dealership 1,400 miles away, Parsons called the number listed on the website and spoke with a man claiming to be the owner, Jim Woods. 'He played the role. He preyed on us. He knew that I was worried. My gut was telling me to stop. I didn't listen to it well enough,' she shared with ABC 6 Action News. The man offered to send a custom video of the SUV — what Parsons called a 'cold video' — to confirm he had the car. Reassured, the couple agreed to wire $45,000. The SUV never arrived. What Parsons didn't know was that the man wasn't the real Jim Woods — and the website wasn't legitimate. Though Jim Woods does own a dealership by that name, he told ABC 6 he doesn't sell cars online and has no internet presence. Multiple other victims have since contacted him with similar stories. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) The scam that ensnared Parsons is a sophisticated form of fraud called dealership cloning. Scammers replicate the name, location, and even employee details of real dealerships to create convincing fake websites. They then upload fake listings to platforms like CARFAX, Facebook Marketplace, or Craigslist, often using stolen images and real VINs. Despite being a trusted resource, CARFAX listings aren't immune to scams. When reached for comment, the company declined to explain how it vets dealer listings. In a statement, it said, "If CARFAX is made aware of a potentially fraudulent listing, the team acts swiftly to investigate and remove [it].' Since Action News began investigating, the fake Specialty Auto website has been taken down. Local police and the Nebraska DMV are investigating. The FBI has also been alerted. Still, Parsons says the loss was 'cataclysmic' for her family. Read more: You're probably already overpaying for this 1 'must-have' expense — and thanks to Trump's tariffs, your monthly bill could soar even higher. Here's how 2 minutes can protect your wallet right now As more car sales move online, so do the risks. Here's how to protect yourself: Verify the seller: Confirm the dealership's website URL and call the dealership. Be wary of inconsistent contact details, slight misspellings or prices that are too good to be true. You can also search the dealership's name alongside terms like 'scam' or 'fraud' to find any complaints. Avoid risky payments: Never wire money, pay with gift cards, or send cryptocurrency. Instead, use a credit card or a reputable escrow service that holds the funds until the vehicle is delivered and verified. Get proof of the car: Ask for a custom video to prove the seller has the vehicle. Order a VIN report independently and cross-check it with photos and seller info. If buying remotely, hire an independent mechanic to inspect the vehicle in person. Trust your instincts: If a deal feels too good to be true, it probably is. In Parsons' case, her intuition told her to walk away but the scammer's smooth demeanor made her second-guess herself. With many legitimate dealerships and platforms moving their business online, the burden increasingly falls on consumers to vet who they're buying from and whether the transaction is a possible scam. Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
India.com
14-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Anil Ambani and Tina Ambani's Mumbai house has 17 floors, Helipad, they own a private jet worth..., cost of home is...
Anil Ambani and Tina Ambani's Mumbai house has 17 floors, Helipad, they own a private jet worth..., cost of home is... While India's richest man Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani own the headlines with their home Antilia and international gala appearances, Anil and Tina Ambani have built a life that's no less fascinating—albeit wrapped in a slightly more private cocoon. At a time when Mukesh Ambani stays in the headlines for his sky-touching skyscrapers and pre-wedding parties, his younger brother, Anil Ambani, has a no less glamorous existence. Anil and Tina Ambani live in a stunning 17-storey mansion in Mumbai worth Rs 5,000 crore, complete with a helipad, private gyms, and luxury interiors. Their lavish lifestyle includes a Rs 311 crore private jet, a fleet of high-end cars, and a combined net worth exceeding Rs 2,500 crore—despite Anil's past financial setbacks. Once the sixth-richest man on the planet, Anil Ambani with his family stays in Mumbai's Pali Hill at 17-storey residence which is worth staggering Rs 5,000 crore. The house rooftop has a helipad. Spread over 16,000 square feet, the building has 17 floors. Anil Ambani is known to be a car enthusiast and their car collection is no less than Hollywood movies. Rolls Royce Phantom: Price tag—Rs 3.5 crore. A car so regal, it might bow before it lets you in. Lexus SUV: Sleek, sophisticated, and screaming subtle power. Audi Q7: Valued at around Rs 88–97 lakh, it's one of their more 'humble' rides. Mercedes GLK350: Worth Rs 77 lakh, this one blends luxury and muscle like a silk-covered tank. According to reports, Anil Ambani's net worth is approximately Rs 249 crore as of 2024 and Tina Ambani's net worth is a whopping Rs 2,331 crore even after hitting the financial brakes.
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Did Karen Read flip the middle finger in court? Video sparks confusion
During the cross-examination of Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik on Friday, Karen Read, who is currently standing trial for the second time on charges of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, made headlines when she appeared to display her middle finger in court. The incident added an unexpected moment to an already tense trial, where Read's actions have been under intense scrutiny. Also Read: Why Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested at New Jersey ICE center | Revealed The video, which has since gone viral on social media, comes from the courtroom where Read's trial was being held on Thursday, May 8. It shows her subtly raising her middle finger while she holds her face in the same hand. In the video, the middle finger is blurred. The movement that caught everyone's eye came while the witness was reading the texts between her and Brian Higgins in court. There have also been speculations about whether Read flipped the finger in court or was just scratching her eye, since it only happened briefly. While some give her the benefit of the doubt and believe it was the latter, others went on to guess who she was flipping in the courtroom. A user wrote on X, 'That's towards the judge though'. A second user wrote, 'Slow-motion touching her eye.' A third user supported as they wrote, 'She's itching her eye, you idiot!' While another user argued, 'That isn't scratching your eye.' A user wrote, 'Karen Read freely flipped her middle finger because she feels untouchable.' Also Read: 100 Brits vs 100 Americans: New TikTok trend about bare-knuckle fight surfaces Read's first trial, held in 2024, ended in a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. She faces charges of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter while driving under the influence, and leaving the scene of a collision causing injury or death. These charges stem from the January 2022 death of her boyfriend, O'Keefe, whose body was found outside of a friend's house following a night of drinking, as reported by Court TV. The prosecutors argued that the Boston Police Officer's murder was a result of her anger, as Read knew he was going to break up with her. Thus, she intentionally hit him with her Lexus SUV in the driveway of her friend's house after drinking. However, the defence stated that she simply dropped O'Keefe at the home, and the murder was committed by someone from inside the home who then left him in the snow.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Seattle man faces 35 felony charges of stealing 11 firearms, 5 cars in months-long crime spree
A Seattle man is facing 35 felony charges, including multiple counts of burglary, vehicle theft, and firearm offenses, following a months-long crime spree across King County, according to charging documents. Prosecutors allege that Rory A. Hutchison, 36, committed a series of burglaries between November 2024 and February 2025, targeting homes and businesses in Seattle, Medina, Sammamish, and Everett. Court records state that Hutchison stole vehicles, firearms, and valuables, often returning to the crime scenes in stolen cars to commit additional offenses. According to the documents, Hutchison allegedly stole nine assault rifles, two handguns, and at least five vehicles, along with jewelry, cash, credit cards, and electronics. He also allegedly swapped stolen license plates to evade detection. Surveillance footage, witness statements, and forensic evidence—including fingerprints on a recovered stolen vehicle—linked him to the crimes, investigators said. Authorities detailed a pattern in Hutchison's alleged crimes, in which he frequently targeted unoccupied homes and stole vehicles to aid in further offenses. In November 2024, a Medina homeowner returned from a trip to find her house burglarized and her white Mercedes SLC stolen. Jewelry, silverware, and personal documents were also missing. Days later, a Seattle woman on vacation reported her Audi Q5 stolen, along with credit cards that were later used fraudulently. In December, two Seattle restaurants were burglarized overnight, with cash stolen from the register and mail taken from the businesses. Between Dec. 4 and 5, a burglary at a home in the Fremont neighborhood resulted in the theft of 11 firearms, including multiple AR-15-style rifles and handguns. A neighbor's surveillance camera captured a suspect returning to the home with a trailer before loading the stolen gun safe into a vehicle. Prosecutors said Hutchison, who has prior felony convictions, is legally barred from possessing firearms. Investigators said Hutchison switched vehicles frequently to avoid detection. The white Mercedes stolen in Medina was recovered in Seattle in mid-December with swapped license plates. Another stolen car, a Lexus SUV, was found in Everett outside a storage facility where authorities say Hutchison rented two units. A black BMW X5, allegedly stolen from a Sammamish home, was also located in the parking lot of a Seattle motel where Hutchison had reportedly been staying. Hutchison has a lengthy criminal record, including prior convictions for burglary, vehicle theft, identity theft, and unlawful firearm possession, court documents state. Records show he has failed to appear in court at least 24 times since 2017. Prosecutors requested $250,000 bail, saying the defendant's history of failing to appear and the likelihood that he would commit additional offenses if released. Hutchison is facing 35 felony charges, including: Multiple counts of residential burglary Theft of motor vehicles Theft of firearms Unlawful possession of firearms Burglary in the second degree He remains in custody pending trial.
