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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man handed 4 life sentences in Providence double murder
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Providence man will spend the rest of his life in prison for fatally shooting two men outside a house party four years ago, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced Tuesday. Kelvin Maldonado, 32, was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences, along with an additional 16 years to serve concurrently, for the murders of Abdoulaye Diallo and Abass Mbaye. In January, a jury found Maldonado guilty of two counts of murder, three counts of discharging a firearm while committing a crime of violence, and one count of assault with a dangerous weapon. PRIOR COVERAGE: Man found guilty of Providence double murder Police responded to a shooting in the area of Cheshire and Salina streets in Providence around 3:20 a.m. on June 20, 2021. Officers found Diallo unresponsive on the ground and discovered Mbaye in the passenger seat of a Range Rover. Both men were pronounced dead at the hospital. Prosecutors said Maldonado also fired at a third victim. According to Neronha, investigators were able to identify Maldonado as the shooter using video footage and cellphone location data that placed him near the scene. One witness reportedly saw him flash a gun in the same area where the shots were fired. 'Two men tragically lost their lives because the defendant had access to a gun and decided to use it to settle a meaningless dispute,' Neronha said. 'While nothing can return Mr. Diallo and Mr. Mbaye to their families, the four consecutive life sentences imposed by Judge Rodgers more than align with the severity of the defendant's crimes. I hope this sentencing provides some closure for the families of both victims.' Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Oregon Capital Chronicle adds Spanish-language articles with ‘Noticias en Español' feature
Cherry blossoms frame the Oregon capitol. (Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Para leer esta historia en español, haga clic aquí. The Capital Chronicle is launching a new feature this week: Noticias en Español, or Spanish translations of selected articles. It's all thanks to reporter Mia Maldonado, a fluent Spanish speaker who for the past three years has translated stories she and colleagues wrote for the Idaho Capital Sun as part of its Sol-Capital Idaho section. Maldonado holds a bachelor's degree in Spanish and international political economy and was recognized for her Spanish-language translations by the Idaho Press Club last year. Spanish is the most widely spoken language in Oregon after English, with more than 360,000 of Oregon's more than 4 million residents reporting they spoke Spanish at home on the most recent American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau. More than 150,000 Spanish-speaking households in Oregon reported speaking English less than very well. And with immigration stories at the forefront of local and national news cycles, translating articles about state government into Spanish is one way to reach those neighbors where they are, because all Oregonians deserve to know what their government is doing with their tax dollars and how decisions made in the state Capitol affect their lives. These translated articles fit with work already being done by the Legislature and state agencies, which in recent years have pushed to make government more accessible to Oregonians regardless of the language they speak. Legislative committees now feature sign language interpretation and translators who help people who testify in languages other than English. Our state-issued voters' pamphlet is also translated into 18 different languages. We don't have the ability to translate all news articles. Instead, Maldonado is picking ones that are especially relevant to Spanish-speaking communities or of great importance statewide. Her first two translated articles are about child care providers asking the Oregon Legislature to continue subsidizing child care costs and about non-medical vaccine exemptions reaching record levels among kindergarten students. Noticias en Español can be found in the bottom left corner of our homepage, and links to read stories in Spanish or English will be available at the top of articles. We'll continue adding more Spanish-language coverage as Maldonado and other Capital Chronicle reporters report relevant pieces. If you have ideas for ways to make our reporting more relevant to Oregonians, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing info@ SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jailed reality TV star Joe Exotic rips Trump Chrisley pardons
'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic is voicing his frustration with President Trump again for pardoning reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of their fraud and tax evasion charges and not offering him the same. 'You are either rich and connected or your poor and being trafficked by the system,' Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado, said criticizing the clemency in one of many posts, which were uploaded on his Instagram account Tuesday. 'I guess being innocent is not enough in America,' he wrote in another post, this one shared on social platform X. 'They all admitted to perjury on world television but yet I'm left to die of cancer before I can get any help.' He added in separate X post, 'I don't have a million dollars but I would give it if I could get out to work.' In other posts on both platforms, the 61-year-old 'Tiger King' star insisted he is innocent, claiming he 'did not hurt anyone' and 'did not pay anyone.' Maldonado's criticism comes after Trump pardoned the stars of 'Chrisley Knows Best,' a reality series that lasted from 2014 until 2023. The couple was convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion charges in 2022. The ex-zoo owner has been serving a 22-year federal prison sentence since 2020 for his role in a murder-for-hire plot against Carole Baskin, who also appeared in the Netflix documentary series. A federal judge resentenced Maldonado to 21 years in prison in 2022. He has been calling for a pardon from Trump since the president's first term in office. He also pressed former President Biden to offer him clemency while he was in office. Maldonado has made a point to voice his displeasure almost every time a new pardon is announced. In January, he criticized the president and his predecessor after the former president granted pardons to some members of his family and Trump granted clemency to roughly 1,500 rioters charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. 'If I was a crack dealer, maybe if I broke in the [Capitol] … or even have been related to the Bidens. I might have gotten some relief on being in prison innocent,' he said at the time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Post
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's husband pleads to return to US
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's husband says he's been tossed from one cage into another — and now fears for his life in cartel-infested Mexico after Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials booted him from the US. 'There is a lot of organized crime here and there is no security,' Jorge Flores Maldonado told The Post this week from Tamaulipas state, in northeastern Mexico — where he is begging to come back to the US. 5 Jorge Flores Maldonado had been 'depressed' since getting deported to his native Mexico May 17 — and hasn't been able to communicate with his husband, Joe Exotic, he told The Post. Instagram/@joe_exotic Advertisement 'I am a very famous person and right now I run the risk of being kidnapped. 'The cartels are very active here — I cannot even go out on the street,' he added. 'They think I have money because of my husband.' Maldonado, 33, was deported by ICE May 17 after getting busted in August for allegedly driving a car loaded with six other undocumented immigrants across the US-Mexican border. Advertisement It was inside a federal lockup in Fort Worth, Texas, where sparks flew between the migrant and the most infamous cat-wrangler in America. 5 Maldonado now fears for his safety in the cartel-ridden Tamaulipas state of Mexico. Obtained by the New York Post 'It was a beautiful romance,' Maldonado said, referring to his relationship-turned-marriage to Exotic, aka Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage, 63, who is in his fifth year of a 21-year sentence for plotting to hire a hitman to murder his arch-rival Carole Baskin, and for violating federal wildlife laws. 'When I arrived at the prison, Joe wanted to get to know me, he wanted to talk to me, and since I didn't know English, we would translate back and forth because he said, 'I want to know more about you,'' Maldonado recalled. Advertisement Despite never having seen Netflix's hit series, 'Tiger King,' or knowing anything about the caged celebrity, Maldonado said they quickly fell head-over-heels during long walks in the prison yards, shared workouts and meals, library dates and movie nights. 5 Maldonado and Exotic tied the knot inside of the federal Texas lockup in November. Obtained by the New York Post 'He is very nice, he made me laugh at anything, he was always happy,' he gushed. 'We had a very beautiful routine.' To bridge the language barrier, Exotic took Spanish classes while his beau attempted to pick up English — although Maldonado insisted on speaking only in his native tongue during a call with The Post this week. Advertisement They sealed their unlikely love story with a prison wedding in November, marking the occasion with tattoos of 'Joe Exotic' on Maldonado's neck, and an image of Exotic's face inked on his left forearm. 5 'He is very nice, he made me laugh at anything, he was always happy,' Maldonado said about Exotic. Instagram/@joe_exotic 5 Exotic, aka Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage, is currently in his fifth year of a 21-year sentence for plotting to hire a hitman to murder his arch-rival Carole Baskin, and for violating federal wildlife laws. Netflix US/AFP via Getty Images But the romance hit a wall when ICE shipped Maldonado back across the border, cutting off contact with his big-cat-loving husband. 'I feel terrible, I have been very depressed, desperate,' he said. Maldonado is now pleading for a miracle – and a pardon. 'I want permission to return to the United States and I want Donald Trump to pardon my husband as well – that's what I want. I want him to get out of prison, so we can move to the beach. We have many plans. We want to start working again, to do a lot of things, to live a beautiful life. Advertisement 'Joe wants to return to his music…and I want to support him,' he added. When asked by a reporter if he would consider pardoning Exotic in April 2020, Trump said he didn't know anything about the case but vowed to 'take a look.'
New York Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Foreigner lead singer Kelly Hansen reveals departure from band on ‘The Voice': ‘It's time to pass the mic'
Foreigner's longtime lead singer Kelly Hansen stunned fans when he announced his departure from the legendary band in rockstar fashion. The 64-year-old rocker, who joined the band in 2005, broke the news on the season finale of NBC's 'The Voice' on Tuesday after performing the group's 1977 hit song 'Feels Like the First Time' alongside his bandmates. 'After 20 magical years fronting this band, this will be my last year with Foreigner,' Hansen told the crowd. 'At the end of this summer, a new great voice will sing these songs for you; my friend Luis Maldonado.' Advertisement 6 Foreigner's lead singer, Kelly Hansen, on Tuesday's episode of 'The Voice.' Tyler Golden/NBC via Getty Images Maldonado — who joined Foreigner in 2021 as a guitarist and has filled in as lead singer on the recent Latin America tour — appeared with a mic in hand on center stage and started singing one of the band's radio hit songs, 'Juke Box Hero.' Hansen joined Maldonado in an emotional send-off as the pair ended the night singing 'I Want to Know What Love Is.' Advertisement 'Being the voice of Foreigner has been one of the greatest honors of my life,' Hansen said following the announcement. 'But it's time to pass the mic. Luis has the voice, the energy, and the soul to carry these songs into the future. I couldn't be prouder to hand this off to him.' 6 Hansen (R) announced he would be leaving the Foreigner, and guitarist Luis Maldonado (L) would take over as the band's lead vocalist. Tyler Golden/NBC via Getty Images 6 Foreigner members (L-R) Bruce Watson, Michael Bluestein, Hansen, Maldonado, Chris Frazier, Jeff Pilson, with Carson Daly (C). Tyler Golden/NBC via Getty Images Advertisement Maldonado added that he was ready to step up to the plate and 'honor Foreigner's legacy.' 'This music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I'm ready to honor Foreigner's legacy and bring my heart to every performance,' Maldonado said. Founding member and guitarist Mick Jones is the only original member of Foreigner to remain with the band. However, the 80-year-old rockstar has not performed live with the band since 2023. 6 Hansen and Foreigner perform at the Sleep Train Pavilion on Sept. 18, 2007, in Concord, California. Getty Images Advertisement 'In 1976, my goal was to assemble the finest group of musicians I could find. Results have shown that it worked!' Jones said of Hansen's departure, according to Rolling Stone. 'Kelly Hansen is one of the best frontmen in our business and over the last twenty years he has breathed new life into our songs. His boundless energy and flawless talent has helped us climb the mountain and set up the opportunity for Foreigner vocalist and guitarist, Luis Maldonado, to bring us home.' Hansen will put down the mic for good as the band's frontman at the end of their current summer tour, featuring both him and Maldonado as vocalists. 6 Hansen performs with Foreigner at the Ascend Amphitheater on July 11, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. Getty Images Hansen's upcoming departure from the band caps off a 20-year run as Foreigner's vocalist after he replaced original lead singer, Lou Gramm — who left the group over creative differences, Billboard reported. In April, Gramm, 75, revealed he would be touring with Foreigner for one last run as the band and appeared as a special guest at their recent South American tour shows. Hansen did not join the band at those concerts due to scheduling issues, but he and Gramm have acknowledged their strained relationship, according to Billboard. 6 Hansen on stage at Ball Arena on June 25, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. Getty Images Advertisement Foreigner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in October 2024, including Jones, Gramm, the band's original drummer Dennis Elliott, bassist Ed Gagliard (who died in 2014), keyboardist Ian McDonald (who died in 2022), keyboardist Al Greenwood, and bassist Rick Wills. Hansen was not included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Current members include Maldonado, Bruce Watson, Michael Bluestein, Chris Frazier, and Jeff Pilson. Foreigner is on tour across North America through November and will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2026.
