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Global News
18-07-2025
- Global News
Correctional officer stabbed in face at B.C. prison, renewing violence concerns
The union representing Canadian correctional officers is sounding the alarm about violence and drug use in prisons, after one of its members was injured in B.C. The attack happened early Monday morning at the Kent Institution, B.C.'s only maximum security prison, as the officer was conducting a routine pat-down during a medication lineup. That's when the inmate stabbed him in the face with a homemade prison shank. 1:55 Saskatchewan corrections officers sound alarm over facility conditions 'In four years, over 200 hands-on incident responses. This was the first time I was caught off guard,' the officer said. Global News is not identifying them for safety reasons. Story continues below advertisement Union of Canadian Correctional Officers Pacific region president John Randle said the stabbing has left the member rattled. 'He's at home recovering, obviously he's got a physical injury … so that was dealt with at the hospital, and there's always the lingering psychological effect,' he said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Randle said violence in prisons is at the highest he's seen in his 16-year career, with assaults against staff 'happening almost on the daily now.' He said the assaults are a part of a 'violent subculture' linked to growing drug use behind bars, with near-daily attempted drone drops of drugs, weapons and cellphones occurring. Randle alleged the problem is spiralling because inmates rarely face criminal charges for violence against correctional officers, with prosecutors deeming them not in the public interest. 'These inmates are not being held accountable for their actions in the institution,' he said. 'And it sends a message to these inmates that if you don't have to follow the rules when you're in jail, then you don't have to follow them when you are on the street.' At the same time, he said the federal government has been relaxing its policies on drug use in prisons, providing needle exchanges and supervised consumption sites for drug users. Story continues below advertisement 2:01 B.C. corrections officers demand safer working conditions He argued those policies have created a permissive atmosphere for drug use, rather than an environment that rehabilitates inmates and prepares them to reintegrate into society. 'They're basically almost condoning the drug use in federal institutions, is the way we look at it right now. And that has to stop. It should be zero tolerance on drugs,' he said. Global News requested an interview with Correctional Service Canada and is still waiting for a response. The B.C. Attorney General's Office deferred questions to the B.C. Prosecution Service. Global News is seeking comment from the prosecution service. B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad, meanwhile, said the violence is a sign of a bigger problem. 'I don't know how it's not in the public interest,' Rustad said. Story continues below advertisement 'My perspective is the job of the justice ministry, the job of our system, is to protect the people in British Columbia no matter who they are, and when you have somebody that's committed a crime, charges should be laid, especially a serious crime like that where an officer has been assaulted.' The Kent Institution and the RCMP, meanwhile, are still investigating the stabbing. The union is calling for criminal charges against the inmate and for him to be transferred to the Special Handling Unit in Quebec, the correctional system's highest-security environment. — with files from Rumina Daya


Boston Globe
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Julius Randle, Timberwolves finalizing 3-year contract that could reach $100 million
Randle had a $30.9 million player option for next season and could have been an unrestricted free agent in 2026. He averaged 18.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game last season, his first with the Timberwolves, and helped the team make the Western Conference finals. Randle was one of the primary pieces in the trade last fall that sent Karl-Anthony Towns from Minnesota to New York. Randle had spent five seasons with the Knicks before that trade. Advertisement A three-time All-Star, Randle has averaged 19 points and 9.1 rebounds per game in 11 seasons with the Timberwolves, Knicks, New Orleans, and the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal with Randle was the second critical decision for the Timberwolves this offseason, following an agreement Friday with Naz Reid on a reported five-year, $125 million contract after Reid declined his $15 million option. Reid, the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2023-24, has played his entire six-year career with the Timberwolves after going undrafted out of LSU. The 25-year-old fan favorite averaged career highs in the 2024-25 season of 27.5 minutes, 14.2 points, and 6.0 rebounds per game. Advertisement


Time of India
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Julius Randle's $100 Million Deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves: Full Breakdown
FILE - Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle stands on the court during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, May 26, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, file) Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a new three-year contract worth $100 million, securing the three-time All-Star's future in Minneapolis through the 2027-28 NBA season. The deal, finalized on June 29, 2025, includes a player option for the third and final year, giving Randle flexibility as he approaches his mid-30s. Key Details of Julius Randle's Contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves - Length: 3 years - Total Value: $100 million - Player Option: Third year (2027-28 season) - Start: 2025-26 NBA season - Status: Finalized on the last day Julius Randle could opt in or out of his previous contract's final year. Background: Julius Randle's Trade and First Year in Minnesota Julius Randle arrived in Minnesota in a blockbuster trade just before the 2024-25 season, with the Timberwolves sending franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. The move was surprising for both fan bases and required significant adjustment for Randle, who had spent five years with the Knicks and earned two All-NBA selections during that tenure. His first season with the Timberwolves started slowly as he adapted to a new system and teammates, but he found his stride after returning from an adductor strain in March. Over the final two months of the regular season, Randle averaged 18.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game, shooting an efficient 52.3% from the field and 39.8% from three-point range. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo He continued this strong play into the postseason, helping Minnesota reach its second consecutive Western Conference Finals. Julius Randle's Impact on the Timberwolves Randle's extension comes as the Timberwolves have also locked in key sixth man Naz Reid on a five-year, $125 million deal, ensuring continuity for a core that has become a Western Conference contender. With Randle, Anthony Edwards , Rudy Gobert, and Reid all under contract, Minnesota's starting lineup remains intact for another run at the NBA Finals. The trade for Randle was motivated in part by financial considerations, as the Timberwolves sought to move on from Towns' massive contract and gain greater roster flexibility. Randle's Career at a Glance Team Years Career Averages Los Angeles Lakers 2014–2018 New Orleans Pelicans 2018–2019 New York Knicks 2019–2024 Minnesota Timberwolves 2024–present 19.0 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 3.8 APG - All-Star Appearances: 3 - All-NBA Selections: 2 (with the Knicks) - 2022-23 Season (career-best): 25.1 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 4.1 APG What This Means for Julius Randle and the Wolves - For Randle: The contract secures his future with a contender and rewards his adaptability and leadership during a transitional year in Minnesota. - For the Timberwolves: The deal keeps their championship window open, maintaining roster stability and veteran presence alongside emerging superstar Anthony Edwards. Also read: Bojan Bogdanovic Retires After 10 NBA Seasons: A Comprehensive Look at His Career and Legacy Randle's new deal is a testament to his value as a versatile forward and his ability to elevate a team's ceiling, especially in high-stakes playoff situations. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.


USA Today
29-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Julius Randle contract: Timberwolves forward plans to sign new deal, per report
All-Star forward Julius Randle plans to sign a new contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN reported Sunday, June 29. The deal is expected to be for three years and $100 million, according to the ESPN report. Randle originally signed a four-year, $117 million contract extension in 2021 when he was with the New York Knicks. His player option for the 2025-26 season is worth $30.9 million, and he had to decide by June 29 whether to exercise that option. The three-time All-Star was traded before the 2024 season to Minnesota, and the Knicks received Karl-Anthony Towns in the three-team swap. Randle, 30, averaged 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 69 games for a Timberwolves team that advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive year. But in that series, in which the Oklahoma City Thunder eliminated the Wolves in five games, Randle scored 20 or more points in three of the five games, but scored only six and five points in Games 2 and 4, respectively, both losses.


Washington Post
29-06-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Julius Randle, Timberwolves finalizing 3-year contract that could reach $100 million, AP source says
Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a new deal that could keep him with the club through the 2027-28 season, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Sunday. The final year of the deal will be at Randle's option and, if it is exercised, could push the total value of the contract to $100 million, the person said.