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Missing Teen Girl Found Alive After Vanishing Month Ago En Route to School
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A 15-year-old girl who disappeared from South Los Angeles nearly a month ago while on her way to school was found safe and reunited with her family, the Los Angeles Police Department reported on Thursday. Jaiyana Evans, who had last been seen leaving her Watts home on May 1, was located Wednesday at around 10:30 p.m., the LAPD announced in a news release. "There was no criminal activity related to this missing, and no additional releasable information," LAPD Officer Drake Madison told Newsweek. The Context The case drew significant attention in Los Angeles as authorities and family members sought public assistance in the search for Evans. Each year, hundreds of thousands of minors are reported missing across the United States. Cases like Evans' underscore the importance of community involvement and timely police action when children disappear. Jaiyana Evans was found around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday after she was reported missing nearly a month ago. Jaiyana Evans was found around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday after she was reported missing nearly a month ago. Los Angeles Police Department What To Know The LAPD began its investigation after Evans was last seen around 7:13 a.m. on May 1, as she left her house to go to school. She did not return that day, leading her family to raise concerns about her well-being. During the nearly month-long search, the family and LAPD officials urged the public to provide tips that might lead to Evans' recovery. Authorities did not disclose how or where Evans was found. National Trends in Missing Person Cases Cases like Evans' reflect a nationwide challenge. In 2024, the FBI's National Crime Information Center reported over 533,000 missing person cases across the U.S. This includes nearly 350,000 cases of missing juveniles. Evans was found just three days after National Missing Children's Day, an annual observance to advocate for the safety and well-being of children. Over 63,000 children were reported missing in the state of California last year. What People Are Saying The LAPD, in a news release after Evans' disappearance: "Jaiyana has not been seen since, and her family is concerned about her well-being." Eileen M. Garry, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention acting administrator, in a statement about National Missing Children's Day: "Today's Missing Children's Day commemoration is a reminder that child safety must be a shared priority. Because, ultimately, we all have a role to play—parents, guardians, caregivers, concerned citizens, law enforcement, and other professionals. Together we are responsible for safeguarding our nation's most valuable resource: its young people." What Happens Next The LAPD has not announced further investigative steps or public briefings. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact (213) 709-3784 or 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247) during weekends or non-business hours. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or online. Do you have a story that Newsweek should be covering? Do you have any questions about this story? Contact LiveNews@
Yahoo
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‘S.W.A.T.' Series Finale Ending Explained After Multiple Cancellations: Who Left? Who Died?
S.W.A.T. ultimately wrapped up after multiple cancellations — but did the show end on a satisfying note? During the two-part finale on Friday, May 16, Twenty Squad went on two more rescue missions as each member contemplated their future. Gamble (Annie Ilonzeh) had the most to consider after her brother got involved in one of their cases — and she made the decision not to arrest him. There was also Tan's (David Lim) future to think about after he got offered a liaison job. Deacon (Jay Harrington), meanwhile, was concerned about his family's safety as Heather (Yael Grobglas) kept stalking him. By the time the finale wrapped up, Gamble was back with the group and they were rushing to provide assistance for the next emergency. The conclusion didn't include any cliffhangers after it was confirmed that CBS was ending the show's run following eight seasons. Which TV Shows Were Canceled Multiple Times Before the Decision Stuck? From 'S.W.A.T.' to '7th Heaven' Based on the 1975 TV show and 2003 film adaptation of the same name, S.W.A.T. centered around the Los Angeles Police Department. The CBS series premiered in 2017 and aired six seasons before it was picked up for a seventh and final run. CBS ultimately reversed that decision and S.W.A.T. returned for season 8. But the celebration didn't last long — the network canceled the show for a second time in March. Ilonzeh recently reflected on how it is "really hard" to feel "satisfied" with the ending, telling Us in April, "There was so much more juice to squeeze out of it. So you're really like, 'Wait, I just left a whole meal on the table. I am not full. I'm not satisfied.'" The actress — and the rest of the cast — were still happy with the attempt at a resolution. "In terms of storytelling and it being a farewell, I think we're all happy with where these futures would live," she noted. "But it still leaves you with some questions. There are questions." Ilonzeh clarified that the fight isn't over for another renewal. "We are crossing our fingers. So there is a particular discussion being had. I hope I can say [soon] that we really did it. We rallied for a third time," she added. "But we're making noise. They do see it — producers and streamers that are interested — they are like, 'OK, this is something.' So if we can plug and play, we're all geared up to go. We don't want this ride to be over." Despite fighting for S.W.A.T. to get a new home, it would be the show's last battle to stay on the air. "I was just talking to [my costar] Shemar [Moore] yesterday and he was like, 'If we do this for a third time — whenever we do get canceled again — I will be OK with it. I'm not fighting for a fourth [time] because we really did it and we end on that,'" she noted. "We will end on the fight and the win and relish in all of this and squeeze the life out of it. We will know that we did it, we did our job and we can walk away happy campers." Keep scrolling to find out where each character ended up in the finale: Moore's character led his team two more times in life threatening situations that saved Los Angeles from disaster. Hondo found himself conflicted after Gamble didn't turn her brother in for his involvement in a heist. The mentor-mentee were able to patch things up by the time the finale rolled around. Which TV Shows Are Canceled in 2025-2026? Get the Status of Your Favorite Series Deacon tried to downplay the danger Heather was posing to him and his family. After consulting with someone else who ended up a victim of Heather's obsession, Deacon caught her breaking into his house to pretend they were having an affair. Deacon had Heather arrested and was able to move forward. In the second part of the finale, Deacon kept thinking about how to splurge on himself with the advance he got. Deacon set up college funds for his kids, paid off his home and donated to charity but didn't do anything for himself. After much contemplation, Deacon presented his coworkers with custom watches to represent their bond as a family and their commitment to making each minute count while working at a job that puts their lives at risk. After initially ruling out the liaison offer, Tan consulted his coworkers and ended up taking it as a way to advance in his career. He was still with the rest of Twenty Squad when the episode checked in on everyone following a time jump. Patrick St. Esprit's character entered the field when their Los Angeles office got blown up as a result of a Russian threat. He — and the rest of the people at Twenty Squad — all survived and focused on rebuilding. Which Broadcast TV Shows Are on the Bubble? 'Doctor Odyssey,' 'Grosse Pointe Garden Society' and More Still Not Renewed In the last episode, Powell (Anna Enger Ritch) admitted to Alfaro (Niko Pepaj) that she didn't think anyone saw her as an emergency contact. Alfaro proved her wrong when he got shot in the line of duty and later showed that Powell was the person he wanted to get the call. Alfaro's friendship with Powell was highlighted in the finale. He also suffered an injury after getting shot in his side but Alfaro pulled through and was with the rest of Twenty Squad on their next mission. After being forced to choose between her family and her work family, Gamble decided to keep her brother out of jail. That drove a wedge between her and Hondo — with Gamble even putting in a request for a transfer. While at headquarters to clean out her locker, Gamble managed to save Hondo's life and they worked out their issues. She was back at Twenty Squad by the end of the series.
Yahoo
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Which ‘S.W.A.T.' Stars Are — And Aren't — Returning for Surprise Spinoff After Multiple Cancellations?
The cast of S.W.A.T. has weathered multiple cancellations while continuing to advocate for more seasons of the show — but that doesn't mean everyone is returning for the surprise spinoff. Based on the 1975 TV show and 2003 film adaptation of the same name, S.W.A.T. centered around the Los Angeles Police Department. The CBS series premiered in 2017 and aired six seasons before it was picked up for a seventh and final season. CBS ultimately reversed that decision and S.W.A.T. returned for season 8. But the celebration didn't last long — the network canceled the show for a second time in March 2025. S.W.A.T. seemingly came to an end two months later when the series finale aired on CBS. In the final episode, the team survived yet another mission and the last scene showed 20 Squad leaving headquarters to take on their next crisis. Just two days after the finale aired, Sony Pictures Television picked up a spinoff titled S.W.A.T. Exiles, which will pick up after "a high-profile mission goes sideways, Daniel 'Hondo' Harrelson is pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits." Shemar Moore's character must "bridge a generational divide, navigate clashing personalities, and turn a squad of outsiders into a team capable of protecting the city and saving the program that made him who he is." Which TV Shows Were Canceled Multiple Times Before the Decision Stuck? From 'S.W.A.T.' to '7th Heaven' Moore reacted to the 10-episode continuation of S.W.A.T., saying in a statement, "My eight seasons on S.W.A.T. have been epic and memorable. We entertained the world, defied the odds, came back from the dead twice, and continued to woo fans and families worldwide." He continued: "I am excited for this next generation and iteration of S.W.A.T. with Sony. Katherine Pope, Neal H. Moritz, Jason Ning, and I will keep the franchise, thrill ride action, heartfelt drama, and storytelling of S.W.A.T. alive. WE DON'T LOSE!!!! ROLL SWAT!!!' While Moore's return was announced, fans couldn't help but notice that the rest of the cast wasn't confirmed. The last season of S.W.A.T also starred Jay Harrington, David Lim, Patrick St. Esprit, Anna Enger Ritch, Annie Ilonzeh and Niko Pepaj. Keep scrolling for what each cast member has said about whether they would reprise their character — and whether they have officially been offered the chance to return: 'To all my homies, fans and baby girls… to everybody out there around the world who have supported us for eight years, first of all, thank you," the actor, who plays Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson, said in a video shared by Sony Pictures Television. "We couldn't have done this without you,' he said. 'I know the sad news is we got cancelled, but the good news is we don't stop fighting. And guess what happens when you don't stop fighting? We won! S.W.A.T. ain't going nowhere! Hondo ain't going nowhere!" Before the series finale, Harrington reflected on his character Deacon's conclusion, telling TV Insider in May, "The way the writers crafted this entire 13 episodes was really, really interesting because they didn't want it to be — not just because there's a chance we could come back, but sometimes in shows when they just end and they tie it all into this bow and it's perfect, yeah, you want to do that in some way, but these guys, SWAT officers, they're special." He continued: "So they really wanted the idea of, the show must go on and it's a job that doesn't go away and we don't lose them. They crafted it very, very smartly, I think." Despite showing interest in a return, Harrington hasn't publicly reacted yet to the spinoff news and his name wasn't listed in the press release. When viewers last saw Tan, he accepted a liaison position but remained in the field with the rest of 20 Squad. Lim, meanwhile, has yet to address the surprise spinoff but has expressed interest in remaining in the universe. 'It might not be just over for S.W.A.T. just yet,' he said on KTLA 5 Morning News in April 2025. 'We believe in the show. We believe in what we've built. We're passionate. We want to continue. We're actively trying to find a new home for S.W.A.T., and there's been an outpouring of love and support from our fans.' Ritch, who plays Zoe Powell, has pitched ideas for what other stories there are still left to tell, sharing with Collider in March 2023, 'I think it would be interesting to see the women go through trying to juggle what it would be like to have a family and also maintain a SWAT tactical officer career. I don't think that's anything I've ever dove into on this show particularly, but hopefully, as we continue, should we continue, that would be an interesting exploration.' The actress, however, hasn't sounded off on the spinoff — or whether Powell will appear — yet. Every TV Spinoff to (Hopefully) Look Forward to in 2025: From 'The Testaments' to 'The Madison' After being promoted to main cast, Pepaj has continued to show support for his character Alfaro's journey. Pepaj documented the days leading up to the series finale but hasn't weighed in on S.W.A.T.'s spinoff. Before news of S.W.A.T. Exiles broke, Ilonzeh spoke with Us Weekly about attempts to revive the series. "We are crossing our fingers. So there is a particular discussion being had. I hope I can say [soon] that we really did it. We rallied for a third time," she shared in April 2025 while reflecting on her time playing Gamble. "But we're making noise. They do see it — producers and streamers that are interested — they are like, 'OK, this is something.' So if we can plug and play, we're all geared up to go. We don't want this ride to be over." Despite fighting for S.W.A.T. to get a new home, it would be the show's last battle to stay on the air. "I was just talking to [my costar] Shemar [Moore] yesterday and he was like, 'If we do this for a third time — whenever we do get canceled again — I will be OK with it. I'm not fighting for a fourth [time] because we really did it and we end on that,'" she noted. "We will end on the fight and the win and relish in all of this and squeeze the life out of it. We will know that we did it, we did our job and we can walk away happy campers." Ilonzeh has also not acknowledged the spinoff news yet.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Megan Thee Stallion's Legal Team Issues Statement Criticizing Tory Lanez's Team For Continuously Switching Stories & Peddling Misinformation To Deflect From Violent Assault
NEW YORK, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Megan Thee Stallion's legal team issued a statement in response to the continued misinformation peddled from Tory Lanez's team, which included a new theory that contradicted their previous argument. "Tory Lanez's team can't keep a story straight," Megan's attorney Alex Spiro said. "Last week, they argued that Kelsey Harris shot Megan and now, they're claiming that Megan only stepped on glass. They continue to rehash old evidence from trial and re-package it as new information to desperately sway public opinion. There was no new evidence displayed today – simply a sad attempt from Tory's team to copy our presentation format to peddle misinformation. It's embarrassing that Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna is integrating herself into the California criminal justice system for click-bait. Instead, she should be focused on serving her own constituents in Florida rather than chasing celebrities." The statement from Megan's team comes after they previously unveiled overwhelming evidence of Tory Lanez's 2022 conviction and refuting the false narratives around her violent shooting that have been peddled by Lanez's team. The full presentation can be found HERE and reaffirms there has been no new evidence that has been introduced. Key takeaways include: Text messages from Lanez to Megan on July 12, 2020 at 8:59 pm, acknowledging and apologizing for shooting her. Lanez is contradicting his own narrative. He previously – and publicly – confirmed that Kelsey Harris was not the shooter in an Instagram comment on The Shade Room. There is no new, Ring camera footage. The Ring camera footage was previously admitted as evidence during Lanez's trial, it was played for the jury, and the footage captured the sound of 5 gunshots. When the firearm was tested by DNA experts, testing established that there was a 90% chance that the DNA found came from a man. Both Megan and Kelsey Harris testified in court and under oath that Lanez offered them each a bribe of $1,000,000 for their silence. Los Angeles Police Department senior property officer Marin Preciado testified that the LAPD continues to retain possession of the firearm and the bullet fragments. Lanez declined to testify in his own defense at trial and his team declined to call his driver/body guard Jaquan Smith to testify. View original content: SOURCE Megan Thee Stallion Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' former assistant accuses him of hurling ice bucket at her head
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' former assistant has accused him of hurling an ice bucket at her head as part of a toxic work environment. The Bad Boy Records founder, 55, is sitting trial in New York on federal charges and facing life in prison if convicted on all charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, and the jury in the case heard on Thursday (29.05.25) from a woman testifying under the pseudonym Mia. She accused Combs of repeated violence and a toxic work environment during her time employed by the music mogul, telling the federal court: 'He's thrown things to me. He's thrown me against the wall, into a pool, ice bucket on my head, slammed my arms into a door.' Mia, now in her early 30s, appeared in court as part of a sprawling federal case against Combs, who is also accused of operating a criminal enterprise and committing acts of physical abuse and coercion. The court heard Mia met Combs in his underwear during an interview set up by the head of Human Resources at his company. She alleged he only got dressed after she arrived. Originally hired as Combs' personal assistant, Mia told prosecutors she later became director of development and acquisitions at Revolt Films, which was co-founded by Combs. She said her working conditions were extreme and included working 24-hour shifts with little sleep and low pay — reportedly earning $50,000 per year at the time. 'Working long hours on little to no sleep became a norm,' she said. Combs' trial took a chaotic turn on Wednesday (28.05.25) after Combs' legal team, led by attorney Marc Agnifilo, called for a mistrial. The defense accused prosecutors of misconduct during questioning related to destroyed fingerprint evidence in an arson case involving musician Kid Cudi, born Scott Mescudi. Arson investigator Lance Jimenez testified DNA recovered from a Molotov cocktail used to firebomb Kid's car in 2011 had been destroyed by the Los Angeles Police Department in 2012 without his knowledge. Agnifilo argued the prosecution 'implied that someone in this courtroom was responsible for the destruction of the fingerprint cards'; Judge Arun Subramanian denied the motion for a mistrial but agreed to strike the related questions and instructed the jury to disregard the DNA evidence. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denies any wrongdoing, stating any sexual encounters he had were consensual. The trial is expected to continue for another six to seven weeks.
