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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Republican group calling for Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to resign over lack of details in Chief Jennings settlement
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A group representing Congressional District 12 in Mecklenburg County wants Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to resign. The 12th Congressional District Republican Party is calling for Lyles' immediate resignation after claiming the city failed to disclose critical details of a settlement tied to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings. 'This deliberate lack of transparency violates both public trust and North Carolina's commitment to open governance,' the District 12 GOP said. After holding a preliminary vote amongst its over 2,000 members, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) decided Monday to move forward with a no-confidence vote against Jennings. This comes after reports say the city paid Jennings a six-figure settlement months after former council member Bokhari allegedly threatened to 'ruin his career.' The FOP called it a misuse of public funds. The District 12 GOP says Lyles' administration is ignoring public records standards. The district has been represented by Democratic Rep. Alma Adams since 2014. Lyles also is a Democrat. 'Taxpayers have a right to know how their money is spent, especially when it involves high-ranking officials and unclear circumstances,' said Addul Ali, chairman of the 12th DistrictRepublican Party in a statement. 'Mayor Lyles' administration is hiding behind flimsy excuses to avoid accountability, eroding trust in local government. Her failure to uphold transparency laws is a dereliction of duty and warrants her resignation.' The group says the lack of transparency is harmful to citizens. 'North Carolina's public records law exists to ensure government accountability,' the groups' statement continues. 'By withholding this information, Mayor Lyles undermines efforts to restore faith in Charlotte's leadership and perpetuates a culture of opacity that harms citizens. We urge Mayor Lyles to step down immediately and demand the full release of the 'settlement' to restore integrity to City Hall.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Yahoo
Why This Georgia High Schooler is Facing Charges For...Recording a Diss Track??
A Georgia teenager's rap bars have landed him behind bars after a football scuffle had even bigger consequences. Cortez Lyles, 18, is an athlete at Heritage High School in Conyers, Ga. who is facing serious charges in connection to a diss track against another football player. The beef between Lyles and the other student, Benjamin Jett, began back in November when the two players got into a fight during on the field, according to WSB-TV. After the teens got into it, Jett was charged with battery. 'The other guy got a couple of licks in, and my son came home with, and my son came home with a knot on top of his forehead,' Lyles' father, Nachez Lyles, told Fox 5 News. Despite the tension between the athletes dying down over the months, things took an interesting turn when Lyles decided he still had more to say. This led to the 18-year-old recording and releasing a diss track aimed at Jett, according to Fox 5. 'Listen, it's not worth it,' Nachez reportedly told his son about starting another physical fight with the student. 'You're going to get yourself in trouble, and you don't want to go the fighting route. We'll deal with this.' So, Lyles took his frustrations to the recording booth. But while Hip-Hop lovers know diss tracks are a common way for two parties to beef, Lyles' song stirred up more trouble than he could've imagined. The lyrics of the song read: Imma beat his a** Drop a diss and then I'll take his b***h Get a body bag or save his a** 'cause I ain't sparing s**t I'm a scorpion After Lyles dropped the song on Instagram, word eventually got around to the teammate's mother, who took matters into her own hands. On Feb. 27, 2025, the high school was notified that a parent wanted to make a report about the song, WSB-TV reported. This led to Lyles being arrested on the school's campus and later charged with terroristic threats/acts, according to the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office. Lyles' parents say the song's lyrics were taken out of context and should have never been taken seriously. 'What do y'all want him to do? Come back to school and fight?' Lyles's mother, Shandela McKnight asked. 'We don't teach our kids that.' The 18-year-old's father agreed noting that 'the same thing with the [rappers] Kendrick Lamar and Drake situation.' He continued saying, 'The complete consensus was, 'Oh, Kendrick bodied Drake' so, for that to be mentioned in a song and translated into something literal is egregious.' Now, Lyles' parents say they want to sit down with Jett's parents to get the charges dropped, according to the Independent. Lyles is a senior at Heritage High School and hopes to join the U.S. Air Force after graduation. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Black mayors of Charlotte gather to discuss city's past, future
Charlotte's past and present black mayors gathered at Belmont Regional Center on Tuesday morning to tell stories of how they rose to their positions, and what they hope to see in Charlotte moving forward. Former mayors Harvey Gantt and Patrick Cannon attended the forum alongside current mayor Vi Lyles. Former mayor and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx attended virtually. READ: Mayor Lyles' plan on hold to replace historic home with new one 'It's amazing to see the great leaders of Charlotte right there in front of us there and it was amazing to see how far Charlotte has grown and it's amazing to see the growth that Charlotte will continue to have,' attendee Kobe Brown said. The mayors involved in the Run This Town panel shared the hurdles they faced to achieve success. The panelists said it's important for younger generations to become involved in politics and within their communities. 'People like myself who are octogenarians are dependent upon younger people being aware of what's going on in the community and sustaining this kind of organization,' Gantt said. WATCH: Mayor Lyles' plan on hold to replace historic home with new one
