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AU Financial Review
9 hours ago
- Business
- AU Financial Review
Star's Steve McCann, newly married, still sweating on big payday
Wasn't April a banner month for Star Entertainment's chief executive Steve McCann. First, the casino group finally lodged those long-delayed first-half financial accounts, which were about as bad as you'd expect. And then, we're told by multiple sources, McCann got married. In Melbourne, on Anzac Day.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Facing term limits, McCann to join Democratic race for Michigan's 4th Congressional District
State Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo), March 14, 2023 | Laina G. Stebbins State Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) has joined the effort to flip Michigan's 4th Congressional District for Democrats, launching his campaign on Monday. McCann is serving his second term in the Michigan Senate. He faces term limits at the conclusion of this term, serving two previous terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. He also served on the Kalamazoo City Commission for 10 years. McCann joins Kalamazoo attorney Jessica Swartz, IT and Cybersecurity professional Richard Aaron and former Congressional staffer Diop Harris in seeking to claim Michigan 4 for Democrats. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX 'I've spent my life working for our community and putting politics aside to deliver tax relief for Michigan families, protect women's right to choose, and bring good-paying jobs back home,' McCann said in a statement. 'And I'll keep fighting to get your costs down, protect your Social Security and health care, and take on the special interests to actually get things done for working people – because it's time for Washington to work for the people of Southwest Michigan.' The 4th Congressional District encompasses all of Allegan and Van Buren counties as well as parts of Berrien, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and Ottawa counties. It is held by U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland), who is rumored to be gearing up to run for U.S. Senate, though Huizenga has stopped short of officially declaring his candidacy. Moving into 2026, Michigan's 4th Congressional District is a target for Democrats looking to reclaim control of the U.S. House. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report has rated the district 'likely Republican.'
Herald Sun
2 days ago
- Herald Sun
Commonwealth Bank executive Christopher McCann arrested on child exploitation
Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. A senior Commonwealth Bank executive has been extradited to Queensland and charged after allegedly attempting to procure two underage girls for sex at a Brisbane hotel. Christopher McCann, 50, was arrested by NSW detectives at Sydney Airport on Tuesday. He was then extradited to Brisbane and appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday, facing one count of using electronic communication to procure a child under 16 for a sexual act. Police will allege Mr McCann befriended a Brisbane sex worker and convinced her to lure two teenage girls to a hotel in May. The group allegedly met one night, but a concerned hotel staff member raised the alarm. Queensland authorities were first alerted after the NSW Police sex crimes squad launched Strike Force Coalhurst in March to investigate Mr McCann's alleged attempts to procure a child under 16. Police identified him while he was visiting Brisbane and referred the case to Queensland's child exploitation unit, Taskforce Argos. Officers launched a two-month investigation, and a Queensland court later issued a warrant for his arrest. Mr McCann was taken into custody by NSW detectives on July 9. He has been extradited to Queensland. Picture: 7News Argos Detective Acting Inspector Cameron Burke said the arrest served as a stark reminder to anyone seeking to exploit or harm children. 'Argos investigators and police across the country work collaboratively to share information, intelligence and investigative assistance,' Inspector Burke said. 'We are constantly online, working tirelessly to identify and apprehend offenders. 'Our commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community remains unwavering, and we will continue to pursue those who pose a threat to children.' Mr McCann allegedly convinced a sex worker to lure two teenage girls to a hotel. Picture: 7News Sex crimes squad commander Detective Superintendent Jayne Doherty said the arrest was the result of strong interagency co-operation and a common goal of keeping communities safe. 'Working closely with Queensland Police, we were able to track a suspect who believed interstate travel would allow him to evade detection. He was wrong,' Superintendent Doherty said. 'These joint efforts demonstrate that our law enforcement capabilities don't stop at state borders. If you fly interstate to commit crimes, know that our reach is national.' Mr McCann's matter was briefly mentioned in court on Thursday and is expected to return on Friday. Originally published as Commonwealth Bank executive charged in child exploitation case
7NEWS
3 days ago
- 7NEWS
Commonwealth Bank executive Christopher James McCann gets bail after being charged with grooming girls for sex
A Commonwealth Bank executive accused of grooming underage girls for sex has been granted bail after being extradited interstate. Christopher James McCann, 50, appeared in Brisbane Arrest Court on Monday to apply for bail after being charged with one count of using the internet to procure children aged under 16. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Commonwealth bank executive accused of child sex abuse. The Sydney-based McCann was extradited to Queensland on Thursday night after being arrested by NSW Police. McCann described himself online as a corporate finance executive with more than 20 years of experience. Magistrate Louise Shephard told McCann he was accused of a 'terribly serious offence' by allegedly engaging Brisbane sex worker Shauntelle Elizabeth Went, 18, to supply the services of two girls aged 14 or 15. 'You travelled interstate frequently. You formed some kind of connection with (Went). On May 14 police intercepted messages between you and she. 'The allegation is you ... queried her about whether she had younger friends that she worked with.' McCann stood in the dock looking either down or straight ahead during his appearance. Shephard said McCann was accused of making an arrangement and agreeing on a price to use Went's services alongside two underage girls. 'Later the evening Went and the girls attended (a Brisbane CBD five-star hotel),' Shephard said. 'The two girls went to the room and you contacted the front desk to ask them to leave. It is not alleged the girls entered the room. 'The matter was referred by NSW Police to Task Force Argos (Queensland Police child exploitation unit) and on July 8 they executed a search warrant on your home.' A prosecutor opposed bail based on the risk of McCann offending while on bail and the risk to the welfare of the community. 'He lives in NSW. He is a flight risk. He has financial capacity from his previous employment,' the prosecutor said. Shephard said McCann's employment had been terminated. McCann's barrister David Jones said his client's assets would be frozen. Jones said the police's affidavit on why his client should be denied bail was speculative and if convicted, he might not face a custodial sentence. 'They are unprofessional. They lack complete objectivity ... they speculate when there is nothing there. It goes so far as fortune-telling,' he said. Jones said McCann had no prior criminal record and was willing to abide by a range of conditions, including living in Queensland during the court proceedings. Shephard said she believed there was strength to the prosecution's case against McCann, but the risks of him committing offences or absconding while on bail could be reduced with conditions. McCann was granted bail on conditions including an overnight curfew and being limited to one mobile phone with no encrypted applications. Jones declined to comment as he left court. Went was also granted bail on Monday. The charges against Went and McCann are set to be mentioned in court again on August 4. Stream free on
9 News
3 days ago
- 9 News
Commonwealth Bank executive charged with grooming girls for sex gets bail
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A Commonwealth Bank executive accused of grooming underage girls for sex has been granted bail after being extradited interstate. Christopher James McCann, 50, appeared in Brisbane Arrest Court today to apply for bail after being charged with one count of using the internet to procure children aged under 16. The Sydney-based McCann was extradited to Queensland on Thursday night after being arrested by NSW Police. Christopher James McCann, 50, appeared in Brisbane Arrest Court on Monday to apply for bail. (AAP) McCann described himself online as a corporate finance executive with more than 20 years of experience. Magistrate Louise Shephard told McCann he was accused of a "terribly serious offence" by allegedly engaging Brisbane sex worker Shauntelle Elizabeth Went, 18, to supply the services of two girls aged 14 or 15. "You travelled interstate frequently. You formed some kind of connection with (Went). On May 14, police intercepted messages between you and she. "The allegation is you ... queried her about whether she had younger friends that she worked with." A Commonwealth Bank executive accused of grooming underage girls for sex has been granted bail after being extradited interstate. (Louie Douvis) McCann stood in the dock looking either down or straight ahead during his appearance. Shephard said McCann was accused of making an arrangement and agreeing on price to use Went's services alongside two underage girls. "Later the evening Went and the girls attended (a Brisbane CBD five-star hotel)," Shephard said. "The two girls went to the room and you contacted the front desk to ask them to leave. It is not alleged the girls entered the room. "The matter was referred by NSW Police to Task Force Argos (Queensland Police child exploitation unit) and on July 8 they executed a search warrant on your home." A prosecutor opposed bail based on the risk of McCann offending while on bail and the risk to the welfare of the community. "He lives in NSW. He is a flight risk. He has financial capacity from his previous employment," the prosecutor said. Shephard said McCann's employment had been terminated. McCann's barrister David Jones said his client's assets would be frozen. Jones said the police's affidavit on why his client should be denied bail was speculative and if convicted, he might not face a custodial sentence. "They are unprofessional. They lack compete objectivity ... they speculate when there is nothing there. It goes so far as fortune telling," he said. Jones said McCann had no prior criminal record and was willing to abide by a range of conditions including living in Queensland during the court proceedings. Shephard said she believed there was strength to the prosecution's case against McCann, but the risks of him committing offences or absconding while on bail could be reduced with conditions. McCann was granted bail on conditions including an overnight curfew and being limited to one mobile phone with no encrypted applications. Jones declined to comment as he left court. Went was also granted bail on today. The charges against Went and McCann are set to be mentioned in court again on August 4. courts crime Brisbane Australia national CONTACT US
