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Herald Sun
4 days ago
- Herald Sun
Man sentenced after ‘gross' housemate act
Don't miss out on the headlines from Real Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. A Chilean national will be sentenced after police discovered he had been secretly filming three of his female housemates in their share house in an affluent Sydney suburb. The intimate footage captured included the women in the bathroom and their bedroom, none of whom were aware they were being filmed until after they had moved out. Luis Alberto Cancino Mena, 39, had installed a hidden camera in their shared bathroom, including the shower, as well as in one of their bedrooms, according to ABC. The covert recording device Court documents revealed how the gross breach of privacy came to light. Cleaners at the home discovered a pen containing a hidden camera on the bathroom floor, sometime after the tenants had moved out. After pulling the device apart, they found out it was recording. Then, after finding a storage card inside, they found files of themselves cleaning the bathroom and a woman having a shower. The property owner took this to the police, where they found recordings of Cancino setting up the camera. He subsequently confessed to his actions when questioned by police. The documents also revealed that Cancino had folders on his laptop labelled with the names of the women, which included videos of them. None of the women gave Cancino consent to film them. Cancino pleads guilty Cancino pleaded guilty on Thursday to three counts of intentionally recording intimate video/image without consent. Records show he is in Australia on a temporary visa, which is set to expire soon. His passport has been seized by police, and he has told police he intended to return to Chile and not come back to Australia. He had been due to be sentenced on Thursday, but the case was adjourned until July after the defence lawyer raised a 'significant issue' with the statement of facts outside court. Now, one of the women has told ABC that the delay was 'disappointing' and she wants to see him deported. Mena will remain on bail with his case scheduled to return to Waverley Local Court on 8 July. How common is this? According to the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR), there were 422 finalised charges related to recording or threatening to record intimate images without consent in 2024. This is a rise from the previous year, with 267 finalised charges in 2023. Originally published as Man sentenced after 'gross' housemate act
Hype Malaysia
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Taiwanese Star Jeffrey Kung Announces Marriage To M'sian Fiancée; Wedding To Take Place In Putrajaya
Marriage is a timeless bond that reflects the purest form of love, bringing people together in unity and commitment. Earlier today (Friday, 23rd May 2025), Taiwanese artist Jeffrey Kung (孔令奇) revealed a heartfelt milestone with the world—his marriage to Eunice Jaymie Tan, the great-niece of Lee Shin Cheng, the late founder of the IOI Group. According to his captions, Jeffrey proposed to Eunice on 8th February 2024, as shown on their Instagram page, marking the beginning of their new chapter. Later that year, they officially registered their marriage at the Beverly Hills Courthouse. Choosing to announce it on a day celebrating love added depth to the moment. Fans embraced the news as a beautiful symbol of enduring affection. Born in Los Angeles, Jeffrey Kung blends Chinese and English seamlessly in his music. He is also the older brother of TV personality Crystal Kung Minkoff, further highlighting his ties to the entertainment world. His debut album earned him a Golden Melody award for Best New Artist in 2001, cementing his place in the music industry. He continued to publish more albums with hit songs such as 'Real Life,' 'Dream Girl,' and 'Boss'. The singer reportedly first came across Eunice on social media in 2023 and was immediately drawn to her beauty. He decided to take a chance by sending her a message, initially without a response. However, his persistence eventually caught her attention. A few months later, they met in person for the first time, and their romance soon blossomed. The couple plans to celebrate their union with two weddings, honouring both of their cultural backgrounds. The first ceremony will be held in Los Angeles, followed by a second celebration in Eunice's home country of Malaysia, at the Marriott Putrajaya Hotel. For now, the exact dates of the weddings have not been revealed to the public. Nonetheless, we congratulate Jeffrey and Eunice on their marriage and wish them a joyful and prosperous future together. Sources: Instagram (1)(2), The Star, Screen Rant Zaima Humaria contributed to this article
New York Post
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ramona Singer is right — New York should be proud of Daniel Penny, and he continues to prove it
It was Real Housewife meets Real Life hero. Ramona Singer, who attended the Daniel Penny Gala on Friday night, was heckled when she took to social media and posted a snap with the man of the hour — captioning it, 'So proud Daniel Penny !! #apennysaved #hero.' Fools online called the image 'foul' and blasted Singer for posing with Penny — with one writing, 'Even for you this is LOW.' Someone else chimed in, 'Proud of what exactly? He murdered a homeless man! You are shameless.' Whoever these half-wits are, they clearly did not follow a lick of Penny's sensational trial — in which he was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide. 6 Former Bravo star Ramona Singer posted this picture with Daniel Penny from his namesake gala — and was dragged by online followers. Ramona Singer/Instagram Furthermore, if they found themselves in danger's way, they'd be lucky to have a selfless dude like Penny around. So count me in on Singer's assessment. Penny is a true protector. I sat in the courtroom throughout his month-long trial last year and watched as New Yorkers of all ages and races testified to the unholy terror they felt as Jordan Neely, a mentally ill drug addict with a history of assault, lunged toward passengers and ranted that he wanted to kill. 6 At the Daniel Penny Gala, the Long Island native gave a short but heartfelt speech thanking his legal team, family, girlfriend and all who supported him. Kirsten Fleming/NY Post The trial exposed the dysfunction of our city and the cowardice of pols, who allowed homelessness and dangerous mental illness to fester. It also showed the unquenchable appetite to insert a racial narrative where there was none. But the woke fever broke and both justice and common sense prevailed. It was a win for Penny but also for New Yorkers. On Friday, supporters of the Long Island native gathered at Manhattan's Union League Club for Penny's first-ever namesake gala, which was put on by his crack legal team, led by Steven Raiser and Thomas Kenniff. 6 The Daniel Penny Gala was put on by Penny's lawyers, Thomas Kenniff and Steven Raiser, who are seen embracing their client at the dinner. Courtesy of Doug Holt It was a chance for Penny to thank his supporters, and the three hope to make it an annual event that will raise money to help the mentally ill in New York. The dark wood room was filled with local power players devoted to bringing order back to the Big Apple, including former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly. Former Dem Governor David Paterson charmed the crowd during a brief speech and Republicans Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Giuliani were on hand as well. And of course, Singer. 6 In a now famous photo, Daniel Penny's mother Gina Flaim touches his face as the pair walk into the courthouse. REUTERS For Penny, who is a Marine Corps veteran, it was a night of gratitude. 'New Yorkers are the reason I enlisted in the first place,' he said during a short but heartfelt speech. 'The response to the attacks on the World Trade Center is inspiring. Strangers sacrificing everything to help strangers. I admired and looked up to those who dedicated their lives to the service of others. That's the New York I grew up in.' But when he was facing trial for the death of Neely, Penny said, he was moved by the support he received from complete strangers who had nothing to gain and, in many cases, a lot to lose. For that, he was 'humbled and thankful,' a sentiment he extended to his legal team, as well as his parents, sisters and girlfriend — who, he said, 'who lost friends and stood up for me.' 6 Every day in court, Daniel Penny was stoic and poised. Steven Hirsch He also thanked his new employers, Marc Andreessen, David Ulevitch and Ben Horowitz of the a16z venture capitalism firm, for giving him a shot and allowing him to move forward with his life. Judge Jeanine Pirro, who was meant to co-host the event with 77 WABC's Sid Rosenberg, missed it after President Trump announced her appointment as the interim US Attorney for Washington, DC. She sent a voice message that drew applause when she compared Penny to the stoics of ancient Greece. There is no better way to describe the media-shy surfer dude. When I got a few minutes to chat with Penny and shake his hand, he expressed gratitude for my support and noted that the courtroom seats for the media — essentially wooden church pews — looked supremely uncomfortable. 6 After Daniel Penny was found not guilty, he and his lawyers, Steven Raiser and Thomas Kenniff celebrated at a Stone Street bar. Steven Hirsch But his seat was, undoubtedly, the least hospitable in the house. And to get there every day, he walked by heckling protesters and news cameras, without betraying a single emotion. Penny didn't seem to think he deserved much praise for that, but I still marvel over his superhuman poise and strength. On Friday night, he was much lighter and more charismatic, albeit overwhelmed with the attention. From how I see it, Penny is an old-fashioned hero: He doesn't want the praise or the spotlight. He just wanted to help when called.
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
I'm getting married after tumour hell – we've made unique changes to have the perfect wedding
A MUM spent 10 years complaining of back pain before a large tumour was discovered growing inside her spinal cord. Now she's being forced to walk down the aisle on crutches at her wedding. Advertisement 4 The family is looking forward to the big day. Credit: Collect/PA Real Life 4 The operation to remove the spinal cord tumour came after she fought for answers. Credit: Collect/PA Real Life 4 She's adapted her wedding day to make things comfortable. Credit: Collect/PA Real Life 4 Julie urged others to 'keep pushing for answers'. Credit: Collect/PA Real Life Julie Coleman, 33, who lives in Glasgow with her fiance, Stephen, 35, and their 10-year-old son, Connor, first experienced pain in her back and legs during her pregnancy in 2014. She was told she was suffering with sciatica and her symptoms would likely subside after giving birth. When her 'shooting' leg pains persisted, Julie, who used to work for Alzheimer's Scotland but is starting a remote customer service job due to her health, spent the best part of 10 years visiting her GP surgery to raise her symptoms. But she was referred for physiotherapy sessions and prescribed painkillers instead. Advertisement Julie said she 'lost trust' in her GP surgery and felt as though she would be in pain for the 'rest of my life', when in November 2024 she was finally referred for an MRI scan. This revealed a large, benign tumour growing inside her spinal cord. Faced with the prospect of becoming paralysed if left untreated, Julie underwent an operation to remove the tumour in January this year. It's thought the damage to her nerves may have been done as she has been diagnosed with a spinal cord injury and cannot feel anything below her right knee. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous With her July wedding on the horizon, Julie said she will walk down the aisle on crutches and she and her fiance will be seated for the ceremony, and she has launched a Julie said: "I worked very hard and am now home, I can walk with crutches from my front door into a car. "Any further than that and I am still using a wheelchair. I have lost power and sensation in my right foot which has not yet returned. Watch bizarre moment man clings to helicopter as it takes off at lavish wedding after 'begging for a ride' "Doctors are unsure if this will ever return however nothing is certain until two years after which they then expect any changes will be permanent. Advertisement "I am looking for support to raise funds for general new and unexpected costs. "I have also had to leave my current job, I am lucky I have been offered a different job working from home however this has come at a massive wage cut. "I'm sure you can empathise that although wages go down, bills do not. "Any donation is much appreciated and I hope my story inspires anyone going through something similar, or feeling like they know more is going on than health professionals believe, to keep pushing and advocating for yourself." Advertisement
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DeKalb man to run marathons for 40 days for 82nd birthday and to raise awareness for veterans issues
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways For his 82nd birthday a DeKalb County man will run 26. 2 miles, the distance of a marathon. But he's not stopping there. He'll run that distance every day for 40 days as part of his home run for Georgia. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Stan Cottrell's love of running began at a young age. 'It all started when I was five years old. Daddy would wake me up, 'You need to go run after the cows,'' he said. 'I could just run and run and run ... and where were the limits? There weren't any,' he added. Cotrell has come a long way since herding cows on his family farm in Kentucky. This month, he will turn 82 and to celebrate, he plans to do a marathon a day for 40 consecutive days. The former Marine has already run more than 296,000 miles across 45 countries. He has met more than a dozen presidents, including two from the United States. TRENDING STORIES: The first time he ran across the US, the movie 'Forest Gump' was on the big screen. He says he started getting called a 'Real Life Forest Gump.' But running has always been Cotrell's happy place and it's his motivation to share joy with others. 'It's like dreaming ... It's like movement, poetry ... it's even flow of energy distribution,' he said. Cotrell is calling this year's birthday run a 'home run' for Georgia to raise awareness of veterans issues and to promote movement at any age. Cotrell says his faith is what carries him on every run. 'And I talk with him and sometimes I say, 'Lord, I just need the strength to get up that hill. Can you get me to the next telephone poll?' [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
