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CBS News
16-07-2025
- CBS News
Boulder attack suspect Mohamed Soliman appears in Colorado courtroom for first time since filing of murder charges
In a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, the suspect in June's Boulder terror attack on Pearl Street made his first appearance in Colorado state court since murder charges were filed in the case. Mohamed Soliman is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a group of people marching for Israeli hostages, injuring more than a dozen of them and causing the eventual death of one of them. The defense however, quickly waived Solomon's right to the hearing. Increased security was visible in and around the Boulder County Courthouse during the scheduled hearing. Inside, nearly half of the courtroom was reserved for victims, loved ones and members of Run for Their Lives, the group that was attacked. When Solomon walked in, reporters noticed him smiling at his defense attorneys. The court appearance came a little more than six weeks after the June 1 attack. The motion to waive Solomon's rights to the preliminary hearing came as a surprise to victims and the district attorney's office. Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty told the court he had brought a Boulder police detective as a witness for the hearing. "The detective was prepared to address the information and the evidence and provide sworn testimony about all the evidence we have supporting the charges that have been filed," Dougherty said. But that testimony never happened, with the hearing wrapping up after the first motion from the defense. By waiving that right, all state charges will move forward to an arraignment without the need to prove probable cause. If Solomon is found guilty the dozens of charges he faces, including first degree murder, come with a variety of sentences. The harshest punishment in state court would be life in prison without the possibility of parole. The charges also come alongside 12 federal hate crime charges. "There's a federal prosecution and a state prosecution, both of which are underway, they're on parallel tracks, and we remain in good communication with our partners at the U.S. Attorney's Office," Dougherty said. The defense is exploring the possibility of having Solomon attend court virtually in the future, but the district attorney says the victims want him to be in the courtroom. "This was an incredibly tragic and traumatic incident for all the people who are present," Dougherty said. "This is a hard and serious case for them, and we're going to make sure we do everything we can to fight for justice." Solomon's arraignment is set for Sept. 9, which comes just a few days after Solomon's federal trial is scheduled to begin.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Coleraine boost squad by signing goalkeeper Schofield
Coleraine have announced the signing of goalkeeper Ryan Schofield on a multi-year deal. The 25-year-old arrives at the Ballycastle Road Showgrounds after a recent stint at League Two side Morecambe and will contend with Max Little for the first-choice stopper position following the departure of Rory Brown from the club. Advertisement Schofield began his career at Huddersfield Town and made more than 30 appearances for the Terriers' first team at Championship level. He earned 10 caps representing England at U18, U19 and U20 level, then made the move to Portsmouth ahead of the 2023-24 season, before signing for Morecambe in the recent January transfer window on a deal until the end of the campaign. Michael Dougherty, Head of Goalkeeping at Coleraine, believes Schofield has all the attributes to be a success in the Irish Premiership. "Ryan has always been an exceptional talent. You don't play that many games in the Championship at a young age without being a top goalkeeper," Dougherty told the Coleraine FC website. Advertisement "I had the opportunity to work with him for a week or so over at Huddersfield during a coaching visit a few years ago and got to see him up close and personal. "Like I have with many goalkeepers I've worked with or had recommended to me – I've kept an eye on things – he did unbelievably well for England and also in the Championship. He's a top goalkeeper." Schofield joins Joel Cooper, Stephen Fallon, Lewis MacGregor, Adam Long, Will Patching and Kodi Lyons-Foster as additions to manager Ruaidhri Higgins' squad during the close season.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Coleraine boost squad by signing goalkeeper Schofield
Coleraine have announced the signing of goalkeeper Ryan Schofield on a multi-year 25-year-old arrives at the Ballycastle Road Showgrounds after a recent stint at League Two side Morecambe and will contend with Max Little for the first-choice stopper position following the departure of Rory Brown from the began his career at Huddersfield Town and made more than 30 appearances for the Terriers' first team at Championship earned 10 caps representing England at U18, U19 and U20 level, then made the move to Portsmouth ahead of the 2023-24 season, before signing for Morecambe in the recent January transfer window on a deal until the end of the Dougherty, Head of Goalkeeping at Coleraine, believes Schofield has all the attributes to be a success in the Irish Premiership."Ryan has always been an exceptional talent. You don't play that many games in the Championship at a young age without being a top goalkeeper," Dougherty told the Coleraine FC website."I had the opportunity to work with him for a week or so over at Huddersfield during a coaching visit a few years ago and got to see him up close and personal."Like I have with many goalkeepers I've worked with or had recommended to me – I've kept an eye on things – he did unbelievably well for England and also in the Championship. He's a top goalkeeper."Schofield joins Joel Cooper, Stephen Fallon, Lewis MacGregor, Adam Long, Will Patching and Kodi Lyons-Foster as additions to manager Ruaidhri Higgins' squad during the close season.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Yahoo
Boulder Firebomb Attack Claims Life as Woman, 82, Succumbs to Injuries
Karen Diamond, 82, passed away on June 25 from injuries sustained a little over three weeks prior during an attack on marchers showing support for Israeli hostages Police arrested Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, and allege the Egyptian man travelled from his home in El Paso County to Boulder to carry out the attack Prosecutors have now identified 29 total victims and have filed 101 counts against Soliman, who has pleaded not guiltyA woman wounded in the firebomb attack on marchers who gathered in Boulder on June 1 to support Israeli hostages has succumbed to her injuries. Karen Diamond, 82, passed away on June 25, a little over three weeks after first being hospitalized, according to the Boulder County District Attorney's Office. Diamond was one of the eight people severely injured in the attack and the first to pass away. 'This horrific attack has now claimed the life of an innocent person who was beloved by her family and friends,' Michael Dougherty, the Boulder County district attorney, said in a statement. The DA's office said in a news release that "the family asks for privacy as they continue to grieve." In that same release, the DA's office also said that 29 total victims have now been identified from the attack, carried out by an individual who threw an incendiary device into a crowd of people while yelling "Free Palestine." Police have arrested and charged Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, in the attack. Soliman was born in Egypt and was living in El Paso County, which is approximately 100 miles south of Boulder, at the time of the attack. He is facing dozens of charges including first-degree murder and attempted murder. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Federal officials have also charged Soliman with a hate crime for his alleged actons. Soliman has entered not guilty pleas to all charges in both cases. Read the original article on People
Belfast Telegraph
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Derry City coach and former Irish League goalkeeper sounded out for lucrative role in Middle East
Derry City's Head of Goalkeeping Michael Dougherty has been sounded out about a lucrative coaching role in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE Football Association are keen to recruit the former Glentoran shot-stopper to work with their international women's team ahead of the 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign.
