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Sunday World
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Mexican restaurant set to open in former Irish pub where Tipperary chef was killed
A memorial wall will be erected so customers can remember Shaun Brady A Mexican restaurant is set to open in the former Irish pub where Tipperary chef Shaun Brady was killed. He was shot at close range in the car park of his restaurant, Brady & Fox, in Brookside, Kansas City on August 28th 2024 as he was taking out rubbish to the bins. The Kansas Star reports that the new Muy Caliente Mexican Grill and Cantina will have a memory wall on display for customers to share photos of both Shaun and the pub. "What happened there with the previous owner, it's very tragic," new owner, Gepsiva Ramos, said. She and her father Noel Ramos are set to run the restaurant together when it opens within the next month. A 15-year-old boy, who is only known as K.H because he is a minor, has been accused of killing the Nenagh native At around 5.15 pm on the day of his death, Brady went to the back of the restaurant to throw out empty boxes when he saw a group of people trying to break into his car. He tried to warn the group off, and as they fled in their vehicle, they got stuck in traffic at the car park exit. A court heard that Brady then approached the car, and the driver got out in a 'shooters stance' before pointing something at him. 'We just see Brady fall to the ground,' homicide detective Clyde Harvey told the court as he described the CCTV footage. According to the prosecution, DNA showed that K.H was the driver of the vehicle. Shaun Brady News in 90 Seconds - 5th June 2025 Last month, a judge ruled that a teenager will be tried as a juvenile, rather than an adult. Jackson County Family Court Administrative Judge Jennifer Phillips set a trial date for September. A juvenile court heard arguments to move K.M's case to adult court because according to Jackson County authorities it was a 'vicious, forceful and violent act' that endangered the community. The boy's attorney described him as a 'desperate, starving child' who was forced to sell drugs from the age of 10 to feed himself and his siblings. He got addicted to narcotic painkiller Percocet when he was just 4-years-old during treatment for cancer. The boy began drinking at age 11 or 12, and tested positive for marjiuana when he was arrested. On one occasion he allegedly pushed his mother down the stairs when she refused to give him money for drugs. On at least two occasions she had to administer Narcan, an antidote for narcotic overdose, to him. The court heard that the only person K.H trusts is his mother, who described him as a 'generally sweet kid' until Covid-19 forced him to stay away from school when he was 11. He ran away, started using drugs and began carrying a weapon. During his childhood he was 'neglected in every aspect of his life' as his parents were addicted to drugs and suffering from mental illness. The court heard K.H has several mental diagnoses, as well as impulse and anger issues. His attorney Kirby Crick said that K.H. should be placed in a juvenile facility to undergo treatment, learn social skills and partake in education. 'Prison and a felony conviction would lead him further down the path to destruction,' Crick said.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
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Hillsborough sheriff touts new law that targets juvenile drug dealers
TAMPA — A year ago, two young men bought what they believed were Percocet pills from a drug dealer. Both of them overdosed. One of them, 17-year-old Devin Ramos, died. His death was attributed to the effects of fentanyl, the powerful synthetic opioid that in the last decade has come to rival alcohol as the nation's deadliest substance. Hillsborough sheriff's investigators learned that the person who sold him the drugs was also 17 — too young to be charged with murder under state laws. Devin's was the story that Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister shared in a Wednesday morning news conference that highlighted a recent change to the law, which aims to hold young dealers accountable for the deaths of drug users. 'If he had used a gun, a knife or any other means to take someone's life, he would have faced murder charges,' Chronister said of the person who sold Devin the drugs. 'This dealer, simply because he was a juvenile, could not be held accountable.' Florida's first-degree murder law has long included a provision that allows drug dealers to be charged when users suffer a fatal overdose. That law was seldom invoked until recent years, when the opioid crisis created a surge in accidental overdose deaths along with demands for accountability. But the law specified that it applied only to people older than 18. The sheriff said he attended Devin's funeral last year. He met his mother, Amy Olmeda, and promised he would pursue a change in the law. That promise became a reality in this year's legislative session. Senate Bill 618 allows juvenile defendants to face a third-degree murder charge in cases where they give fentanyl to someone who dies. It carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison. The bill passed the Legislature with near-unanimous support and was signed into law last month by Gov. Ron DeSantis. At Wednesday's news conference, Olmeda spoke of her son as a young man who enjoyed making music, playing basketball and hanging out with his friends. He was a 'kind soul' with a 'huge heart,' she said. Olmeda said she was devastated when she learned that the person who gave him the deadly pills could not be prosecuted. She praised Chronister for pushing for the change in law. 'You will never understand how much this means to me and my family,' she said. 'I don't want to see another mother ever go through what I went through.' State Sen. Danny Burgess and Rep. Traci Koster shepherded the bill through the state Legislature. The law takes effect July 1. Hillsborough State Attorney Suzy Lopez, whose office has prosecuted similar cases against adults, said she believes the new law will prevent similar tragedies. 'It will act as a deterrent to the young drug dealers who are out there who think that age is a shield,' she said. ''I can't get charged if I'm under the age of 18.' That is not the case anymore.' While many adults have faced charges under the law allowing murder charges for fatal overdoses, such cases are tricky to prosecute. The state must prove that the accused knowingly gave the victim the drugs and that the same substance caused the death. Juries tend to favor lesser convictions for manslaughter, rather than murder, in such cases. A notable exception occurred last year in the Tampa case of Anthony Mansfield. A jury found Mansfield guilty of first-degree murder for selling fentanyl to 27-year-old Querraun 'Que' Talley, who later died. Mansfield, 47, received a mandatory penalty of life in prison. Several other overdose-related murder cases remain pending in Hillsborough court. Some of them also involve the distribution of fake Percocet pills. Last June, Hillsborough prosecutors charged Baylee Jacobs, 21, with murder in the death of Eric Schertzer, 19, who died after purchasing a Percocet pill that actually contained fentanyl. Federal prosecutors have also brought cases under laws that prohibit distribution of illegal drugs resulting in death. U.S. attorneys in Tampa last June indicted four men on charges related to the death of a University of South Florida student. In that case, too, the victim was given what were said to be Percocet pills which actually contained fentanyl, according to court records.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Crockett woman arrested for allegedly selling fentanyl-laced fake pills leading to a man's death
Crockett, Texas (KETK) – A woman in Crockett has been arrested after allegedly selling counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl that led to a man's death. The Crockett Police Department said that they received reports of an unresponsive man on May 21 and went to the person's apartment on Sallas Street at around 11 p.m. Once on the scene, officers along with Houston County EMS discovered the individual had died, which was believed to be caused by a drug overdose. Woman accused of stealing wig from corpse at Tyler funeral home Inside the victim's apartment, officers reported finding small blue pills marked 'M 30' which are known to resemble oxycodone or Percocet. Further investigation led officials to believe that the pills were counterfeit and contained fentanyl, causing the victim's death. Authorities discovered that the victim had bought the pills from Kimberlee Ann Sherman of Crockett and obtained an arrest warrant for Sherman on May 22. She was arrested later that day and charged with delivery of a controlled substance. The next day, Sherman posted a $25,000 bond and was released. The Crockett Police Department confirmed that the pills the victim purchased were counterfeit and contained fentanyl. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
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Two people arrested in St. James Parish drug investigation
LUTCHER, La. (WGNO) — Two people were arrested Tuesday, May 27 following a Lutcher-area drug investigation. According to the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office, while surveilling the area, detectives were alerted that 46-year-old Tornell Tyler was allegedly involved in narcotics distribution. VIDEO: 62-year-old Lafitte woman hospitalized in Marrero deputy-involved shooting: JPSO SJPSO said detectives stopped a vehicle driven by Tyler. Reportedly with him was 38-year-old Jasmine Allen. Detectives said they found drugs and drug paraphernalia, as well as a firearm in the driver's side door panel. Detectives then arrested the two suspects and charged them with the following crimes. Tyler: Firearm free zone. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of CDS. Violation of uniform controlled dangerous substances law. Possession with intent to distribute MDMA. Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. Possession with intent to distribute Oxycodone. Possession of Marijuana, THC, or chemical derivatives. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Illegal window tint. Stop lamps and turn signals required. Allen: Violation of uniform controlled dangerous substances law. Possession with intent to distribute MDMA. Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. Possession of Percocet. Possession of Tramadol. Possession of Marijuana, THC, or Chemical trade court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law 'Blessed and grateful': Teen survivor of Utah murder-suicide graduates high school Scientists ID new prehistoric sea creature: Nearly 40 feet long with 'crushing' teeth Texas becomes 2nd state to require app store age verification Friend of George Wendt remembers the 'Cheers' star Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Diddy took Obama-shaped ecstasy pills as part of daily drug cocktail, former assistant testifies
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' daily drug cocktail included ecstasy pills in the shape of former president Barack Obama's head, according to the disgraced mogul's former personal assistant. David James, who worked for Combs from 2007 to 2009, returned to the witness stand Tuesday in Combs' federal sex trafficking trial, testifying about his ex-boss' alleged drugs of choice. 'There were various pills, but one was in the form of a former president's face,' James told prosecutor Christy Slavik. 'Which former president?' Slavik asked. 'President Obama,' James replied. Diddy's drug use and overdose have been part of the federal case against him. The music mogul is facing a string of allegations in his sex trafficking case. It's alleged that Diddy abused and coerced women to fulfill his sexual desires in a years-long scheme. The case is ongoing in New York City and is expected to last several weeks. Jame said that Combs carried 25 to 30 pill bottles in his toiletry bag during hotel stays, containing drugs such as Percocet, ecstasy, Viagra, weight loss pills and sperm count supplements. When asked how often he'd seen his former boss take drugs, James said, 'I'd say every day,' alleging Combs would be high during business meetings. James said he booked hotel rooms for Combs under the alias 'Frank Black' and was responsible for running errands and retrieving items from Combs' home. He was also tasked with bringing Combs apple sauce, Jello, and Fiji water. The government also called Cassie's mother, Regina Ventura, and exotic dancer Sharay Hayes, known as 'The Punisher' on Tuesday. Cassie Ventura, who was Diddy's longtime girlfriend, testified earlier about the alleged abuse she suffered. Regina Ventura details how she took photos of the injuries allegedly caused by Diddy. "She was bruised and I wanted to make sure we memorialize it," Regina Ventura told the jury as they viewed the photos. The mom also detailed how Diddy threatened to release a sex tape with Cassie Ventura and demanded $20,000 to keep it secret. Regina Ventura said she took out a loan to pay the fee because she was 'scared' for her daughter's safety. "We took a home equity loan and that was the only way we could get the money," she said.
