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New York Post
22-05-2025
- New York Post
Ex-Los Angeles deputy mayor for public safety will admit he faked bomb threat
A former Los Angeles deputy mayor will plead guilty to reporting a bomb had been placed in city hall last year to law enforcement, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Brian K. Williams, 31, who was employed as the deputy mayor of public safety in October 2024, was charged with one felony count of making an explosives threat. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison. Brian K. Williams delivers a speech during the graduation ceremony for LAPD recruit class 11-23 at the Los Angeles Police Academy in Los Angeles, CA on Friday, May 3, 2024. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Williams' attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Williams sent a text message to LA Mayor Karen Bass and other high-ranking city officials on Oct. 3, 2024 that he just received a call from someone who threatened to bomb city hall, prosecutors said. 'The male caller stated that 'he was tired of the city support of Israel, and he has decided to place a bomb in City Hall. It might be in the rotunda.',' Williams wrote in the text, according to prosecutors. He said he contacted the Los Angeles Police Department, who sent officers to search the building. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison. Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Police did not locate any suspicious packages or devices, prosecutors said. Williams showed officers a call he received from a blocked number on his city-issued cellphone that he said was from the person who made the bomb threat. The call was made by Williams himself through the Google Voice application on his personal phone, according to prosecutors. The Federal Bureau of Investigation searched Williams' home in December 2024 in connection to the incident, and Williams was placed on administrative leave. Williams will appear in federal court in downtown Los Angeles in the coming weeks.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former teen idol Bobby Sherman battling stage 4 cancer
March 28 (UPI) -- Former teen idol Bobby Sherman, who is now 81, is battling stage 4 cancer, according to his wife Brigitte. "To all of Bobby Sherman's cherished fans, As many of you know, Bobby has been retired for some time and is no longer able to participate in cameos, sign autographs, or make appearances," she wrote on Facebook this week. "It is with a heavy heart that we share Bobby has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. During this challenging time, we kindly ask for your understanding and respect for our privacy. Thank you so much for still remembering him. We really appreciate it." Sherman was known for his hit songs "Little Woman," "Julie, Do Ya Love Me," "Easy Come, Easy Go," "Jennifer," "La La La (If I Had You)" and "The Drum." He appeared in the TV shows Shindig!, Honey West, Here Come the Brides, The Monkees, The Partridge Family and Emergency! His film credits include Get Crazy and He is My Brother. Sherman also worked as a paramedic, deputy sheriff and medical training officer for the Los Angeles Police Academy later in life.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bobby Sherman's Wife Announces His Cancer Diagnosis as She Thanks Fans for Remembering Former Teen Idol
Bobby Sherman has been diagnosed with cancer. On Tuesday, March 25, Brigitte Poublon — the former teen idol's wife — shared news of his health battle on Facebook. "To all of Bobby Sherman's cherished fans," she began the post, which featured throwback photos of Sherman. "As many of you know, Bobby has been retired for some time and is no longer able to participate in cameos, sign autographs, or make appearances." Poublon added of her husband, 81: "It is with a heavy heart that we share Bobby has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. During this challenging time, we kindly ask for your understanding and respect for our privacy. Thank you so much for still remembering him. We really appreciate it." Related: Dave Coulier Says Telling Wife of His Cancer Diagnosis Felt 'Like I'd Punched Her in the Chest' Born in California, Sherman became a teen idol in the 1960s and early 1970s. Early on, he found a mentor in Rebel Without a Cause actor Sal Mineo who helped him secure a recording contract, which eventually helped him land a gig on the music show Shindig! in 1964. Four years later, he landed a starring role in the 1968 Western series Here Comes the Brides, where he played Jeremy, the lead's shy brother. Throughout his career, Sherman had several charting hits, including the single "Little Woman", which landed at the No. 3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, sold more than 1 million copies and spent nine weeks on the Billboard Top 20. Additionally, he released singles including "Julie, Do Ya Love Me," "Easy Come, Easy Go", "Jennifer", "La La La (If I Had You)" and "The Drum." While he toured over the years, Sherman Sherman performed his last solo show in 2001. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: I Was Told It Was a Gluten Allergy, but I Was Diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer at Age 26 (Exclusive) After a guest appearance on the show Emergency! in 1974, Sherman decided to pursue a different career path and trained as a paramedic in Los Angeles. For over a decade, he worked as a medical training officer at the Los Angeles Police Academy. He landed the title of an LAPD technical Reserve Police Officer in the 1990s and received the award for Reserve Officer of the Year in 1999. In 2010, he retired from the sheriff's department. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Teen Idol Diagnosed With Stage IV Cancer
Former teen idol Bobby Sherman has been diagnosed with stage IV cancer at the age of 81. His wife, Brigitte Poublon shared the news on Facebook on Tuesday, March 25. "To all of Bobby Sherman's cherished fans," Poublon began. "As many of you know, Bobby has been retired for some time and is no longer able to participate in cameos, sign autographs, or make appearances." "It is with a heavy heart that we share Bobby has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. During this challenging time, we kindly ask for your understanding and respect for our privacy. Thank you so much for still remembering him. We really appreciate it," she added. Sherman was a singer and actor, best known for his role on the Western series Here Comes the Bride that aired in the late '60s. His music career was also a success, with hit singles including "Little Woman" and "Easy Come, Easy Go." After leaving the entertainment industry, Sherman trained to become a paramedic. He later accepted a position at the Los Angeles Police Academy before joining the LAPD as a technical Reserve Officer in the '90s. He retired from the force in 2010. Dozens of fans commented on Poublon's post. "Oh no, this is terrible. He has always had the kindest heart, he does not deserve to suffer like this. Bless you Bobby, you still have millions of fans who love and pray for you," one comment read. "So sorry to hear, I have been a fan for 56 years, truly love Bobby and all he has done for everyone, all those years out in the field, your charity work for children in Africa, amazing singer and actor wonderful father, grandfather, husband and friend. I'm a cancer survivor myself, may God be with him now and always. God bless you Brigette," someone else wrote.
