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New York Post
28-05-2025
- New York Post
Virginia teen charged for fatally shooting man he says jumped out and kicked his Tesla
A teenage driver has been charged with murder in Virginia after allegedly admitting to gunning down a man he said jumped out and started kicking his Tesla, according to court documents. Kianmehr Shirinipaziziba, 18, told police he shot 39-year-old Jason Hann after he attacked his Tesla near a shopping center in Herndon on Friday night, according to court documents. 3 18-year-old Kianmehr Shirinipaziziba has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting. Herndon Police Department Hann 'kicked the mirror and appeared to reach to his waistband,' Shirinipaziziba told police. The teenager then pulled out his own Glock 27 9mm handgun, chambered a round and fired a single shot which struck Hann, the court docs said. 3 Shirinipaziziba says the man kicked his Tesla. Herndon Police Department, NBC4 Washington 3 Hann was struck by the single shot before he died. Herndon Police Department, NBC4 Washington 'Officers arrived on scene and provided first aid care to the victim. The shooter was also on scene, he was taken into custody by officers,' Sgt. David Forbach with Herndon Police told NBC Washington.
Epoch Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Epoch Times
Trump Grants Full Pardon for Former Virginia Sheriff
President Donald Trump on Monday said he has pardoned Scott Jenkins, the former sheriff of Virginia's Culpeper County, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison following a federal bribery conviction. Trump made the A federal jury in December 2024 found Jenkins guilty on all 12 counts of conspiracy, fraud, and bribery in connection with his 2023 reelection campaign. Prosecutors said he accepted at least $72,000 in cash bribes in exchange for badges through the county's auxiliary sheriff's deputy program. According to Jenkins maintained his innocence, while his three co-defendants pleaded guilty. His defense argued that the payments were legitimate campaign contributions and that it was within his authority as a sheriff to designate auxiliary deputy sheriffs. In March, Jenkins was Trump came to Jenkins's defense on Monday, accusing the judge who presided over the case of being politically motivated and excluding exculpatory evidence in favor of the sheriff during the trial. The judges allegedly 'allow into evidence what they feel like, not what is mandated under the Constitution and Rules of Evidence,' the president wrote. Related Stories 5/24/2025 5/26/2025 Jenkins led law enforcement in Culpeper County for over a decade before the prosecution that ultimately cost him reelection in 2023. First elected in 2011, he served three terms, twice as an independent and once as a Republican, in the largely rural county of approximately 52,000 residents. Over the years, Jenkins emerged as a consistently conservative local leader when it comes to issues such as Second Amendment rights, immigration enforcement, and public health mandates. His profile grew as political tension escalated between Virginia's conservative rural communities and left-leaning progressive lawmakers in Richmond. In December 2019, Jenkins joined more than 30 other Virginia sheriffs in declaring his county a 'Second Amendment sanctuary' and vowed to deputize residents if the state Legislature passed new gun control laws that he said would infringe on their Second Amendment rights. 'We the sheriffs, especially the sheriffs in rural environments, which is the majority of America, we know what it takes to protect our citizens and how short we are on staffing to do so, and that people need the ability to protect themselves and own the weapons they've had all along,' he said at that time in Months earlier, Jenkins In 2020, Jenkins made headlines again by refusing to enforce COVID-19 lockdown orders issued by then-Gov. Ralph Northam. 'The governor does have the right to enact regulations during a state of emergency and I get that, but the Constitution doesn't go away just because of that,' Jenkins Jenkins had issued a personal plea for clemency last month during a webinar hosted by the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, NBC4 Washington Since his return to the White House, Trump has pardoned a range of people whom he said were targeted by a politicized Justice Department during the Biden administration. Jenkins 'is a wonderful person, who was persecuted by the radical left,' the president wrote on Monday. 'He will not be going to jail tomorrow, but instead will have a wonderful and productive life.'
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former NBC Washington TV Anchor Leon Harris Breaks Silence About the Concerning Broadcast Which Ended His Presenting Career
Former NBC4 Washington co-anchor Leon Harris has broken his silence, speaking out about his concerning appearance on the show on Thanksgiving Harris told his former colleague Daryn Kagan that he had a "couple glasses of wine" before being pulled off the air on her Call Me Friend podcast The incident officially ended his time on NBC4, the station confirmed in a statement last monthLeon Harris is opening up about his struggles and his mistakes. The former NBC4 Washington anchor concerned viewers back on Thanksgiving, when he appeared to be suffering a then-unknown medical emergency during the live broadcast. Clips of Harris struggling to read the teleprompter and appearing to slur his words circulated on the Internet in the wake of the incident. Several months later, it was announced that Harris would be stepping down from his role at NBC4 to focus on his health. Now, in a new interview with his friend and former colleague Daryn Kagan on her Call Me Friend podcast, Harris shared what really happened that day. During the interview, which was released May 14, Harris shared that he'd had a meal and a 'couple glasses of wine' before going on the air. However, after struggling with past alcohol issues, Harris said that he could no longer drink the way he used to without negative repercussions. 'I ended up drinking between shows, and I went on the air,' Harris shared. 'I was more affected than I thought I was. Even at the time, I felt like I was perfectly fine.' But after numerous viewers called in expressing their concern for Harris, he said he was 'pulled off the air.' 'People were calling. They were thinking that I was having a stroke,' he said. 'It was the most embarrassing thing that has ever, ever happened to me.' Shortly after, Harris was sent right to rehab to continue what he refers to as his 'battle with alcoholism.' The longtime broadcast journalist knows that the clips circulate on the Internet, saying on the podcast, 'I'll never be able to live down or get away from it.' Not only did the moment affect his professional life, Harris said it's also impacted him 'domestically,' though he didn't elaborate further. The former Washington D.C.-based anchor is married to Dawn Harris and shares two adult children with her. Despite the embarrassing moment, Harris said that the day 'may have been liberating' for him. 'Having that job and having the status and the responsibilities that came with it, actually may have been part of the reason I was drinking,' he shared, reflecting on the pressure he felt in the role. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. On April 8, the longtime news anchor announced his departure after taking a four-month leave of absence from NBC4 "to focus on [his] health and family" following the incident. "After 40+ years of nonstop work and the dramatic changes in the news and television industry, I've made the difficult decision to step away from my role at NBC4. I'm grateful to NBC4 for having me as part of their team for the last eight years," he said in a statement. "This is the right time to prioritize my health and family," he added. The station announced the news via Instagram alongside their own statement about his departure. "We are grateful for Leon's eight years of service to our will be missed, and we wish him nothing but the best," they said. When reached by PEOPLE, the station confirmed that Harris' departure was permanent. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former NBC Washington TV Anchor Leon Harris Breaks Silence About the Concerning Broadcast Which Ended His Presenting Career
Former NBC4 Washington co-anchor Leon Harris has broken his silence, speaking out about his concerning appearance on the show on Thanksgiving Harris told his former colleague Daryn Kagan that he had a "couple glasses of wine" before being pulled off the air on her Call Me Friend podcast The incident officially ended his time on NBC4, the station confirmed in a statement last monthLeon Harris is opening up about his struggles and his mistakes. The former NBC4 Washington anchor concerned viewers back on Thanksgiving, when he appeared to be suffering a then-unknown medical emergency during the live broadcast. Clips of Harris struggling to read the teleprompter and appearing to slur his words circulated on the Internet in the wake of the incident. Several months later, it was announced that Harris would be stepping down from his role at NBC4 to focus on his health. Now, in a new interview with his friend and former colleague Daryn Kagan on her Call Me Friend podcast, Harris shared what really happened that day. During the interview, which was released May 14, Harris shared that he'd had a meal and a 'couple glasses of wine' before going on the air. However, after struggling with past alcohol issues, Harris said that he could no longer drink the way he used to without negative repercussions. 'I ended up drinking between shows, and I went on the air,' Harris shared. 'I was more affected than I thought I was. Even at the time, I felt like I was perfectly fine.' But after numerous viewers called in expressing their concern for Harris, he said he was 'pulled off the air.' 'People were calling. They were thinking that I was having a stroke,' he said. 'It was the most embarrassing thing that has ever, ever happened to me.' Shortly after, Harris was sent right to rehab to continue what he refers to as his 'battle with alcoholism.' The longtime broadcast journalist knows that the clips circulate on the Internet, saying on the podcast, 'I'll never be able to live down or get away from it.' Not only did the moment affect his professional life, Harris said it's also impacted him 'domestically,' though he didn't elaborate further. The former Washington D.C.-based anchor is married to Dawn Harris and shares two adult children with her. Despite the embarrassing moment, Harris said that the day 'may have been liberating' for him. 'Having that job and having the status and the responsibilities that came with it, actually may have been part of the reason I was drinking,' he shared, reflecting on the pressure he felt in the role. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. On April 8, the longtime news anchor announced his departure after taking a four-month leave of absence from NBC4 "to focus on [his] health and family" following the incident. "After 40+ years of nonstop work and the dramatic changes in the news and television industry, I've made the difficult decision to step away from my role at NBC4. I'm grateful to NBC4 for having me as part of their team for the last eight years," he said in a statement. "This is the right time to prioritize my health and family," he added. The station announced the news via Instagram alongside their own statement about his departure. "We are grateful for Leon's eight years of service to our will be missed, and we wish him nothing but the best," they said. When reached by PEOPLE, the station confirmed that Harris' departure was permanent. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Local NBC anchor Leon Harris who went viral for shaky news segment before resignation admits months later he was boozed up
The award-winning DC-based anchor who went viral on Thanksgiving for a cringeworthy news segment finally revealed this week he was boozed up on air – and didn't even realize how shaky he was. Now-former NBC4 Washington journalist Leon Harris addressed the uncomfortable moment in which he struggled mightily while delivering the news, including stumbling over words and awkward hesitations. He said he had a couple of glasses of wine with dinner within four hours between shows, but that was enough to push him off kilter. 'I ended drinking in between shows and then went on the air and I was more affected than I thought I was, even at the time I felt I was perfectly fine,' he told former CNN co-anchor Daryn Kagan in her new YouTube show, 'Call Me Friend.' 'I ended up getting pulled off the air. People were calling, they were thinking that I was having a stroke. It was the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to me.' 'My body has changed and I can't drink anymore,' added Harris, who had faced past drinking problems. 'And I didn't realize it.' Harris said his boss had to come into the station on the Thanksgiving holiday and instructed him to get in an Uber to go home. He took a leave of absence following the broadcast — a video of which quickly spread across social media — and last month jointly announced with NBC4 Washington that he was leaving the station for good. 'I kind of knew it was coming, but the station just felt it was too much of a negative event, it was too well-publicized that they didn't feel comfortable in bringing me back,' Harris told Kagan. 'Even though I left, I went immediately into rehab.' When he announced his permanent departure, he said it was a 'difficult decision' but that he had to focus on his health after 40 years of non-stop work. At the time, he didn't provide more details. Harris previously worked at CNN with Kagan, the interviewer, and other local DC stations. The talented broadcaster covered a myriad of historic news events, including the Oklahoma City bombing, the OJ Simpson trial and the 9/11 terror attacks. He also won numerous local Emmy awards. The journalist said it was gut-wrenching when he first viewed viral footage of his 'career-altering' screw-up. 'It was like 'oh my god,' I had no idea that I was that far gone,' he said. 'And it was clear and it was obvious.' Harris previously spoke about his struggle with alcohol in March 2022 after he ran into trouble for crashing into another car while driving under the influence. 'I've had a battle with alcoholism,' he said this week. 'I did not really fully appreciate that.' The broadcast journalist said he still gets phone calls from concerned friends who only recently saw the shocking video, but he reassured them he's in better shape now. He said he hasn't thought of having a drink since Dec. 14, 2024, after getting crucial help, but might always be reminded of the difficult moment. 'And knowing that it's on the internet and still alive is something that I'll never be able to live down,' Harris said.
