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Pink Villa
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Why Was Love Island Alum Cashel Barnett Arrested in Utah? Everything We Know About Reality Star's Case So Far
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of domestic violence. Cashel Barnett, widely known as a former contestant of Love Island, was recently arrested for domestic violence. According to reports, the reality show alum has been held in custody in Utah. He was booked into Salt Lake County Jail on Monday. A report by Entertainment Weekly states that Barnett was taken into custody on charges of assault and domestic violence, confirmed by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Department. He is currently facing two third-degree felony counts of aggravated assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child, along with two counts of misdemeanor assault. The star from Love Island was booked on these charges on May 9, and a warrant for his arrest was issued by a judge three days later. Additionally, Salt Lake County Deputy District Attorney Ronda Woolson has issued a no-bail warrant for Barnett. This followed a lethality assessment conducted with the alleged victim, Cashel Barnett's former partner and the mother of their child. Reports say she feared Barnett might try to kill her if he wasn't held in custody. Meanwhile, a detention hearing is scheduled for Thursday in the domestic violence case. Talking to the outlet, Andrew K. Deesing, Barnett's attorney, said, "Upon learning about the arrest warrant, Mr. Barnett immediately retained counsel and surrendered to Utah's Third District Court first thing Monday morning." According to authorities, Barnett's ex reported the April 10 incident on April 25. She stated that while trying to calm him with a hug, he slapped her arms away, followed her to the bedroom, lifted her by the neck, slammed her onto the bed, and choked her—all in front of their child. Common Disclaimer: If you need support or know someone who is struggling with domestic violence or assault or abuse, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist or NGO or speak to someone about it. There are several helplines available for the same.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Judge William Kendall resigns after criminal indictment
Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Judge William Kendall has resigned from his post on the Third District Court after being criminally indicted for sexual abuse and drug charges. In a statement given to by Kendall's lawyer, Kendall cites his divided attention as the reason for his resignation. Saying that serving the court has been an honor. 'After thoughtful consideration, I have submitted my resignation to my seat on the Third District Court, effective immediately,' Kendall's statement reads. 'It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve the people of Utah; however, at this moment I cannot provide the Third District the attention it deserves, and therefore I have reached this difficult decision.' PREVIOUS: Utah judge facing charges for sexual abuse, drug distribution The former judge's resignation comes after he was charged with forcible sexual abuse, and distributing a controlled substance. According to court documents, Kendall had allegedly touched a woman inappropriately during a gathering at his home back on Feb. 21, 2025. According to the probable cause statement, Kendall had allegedly been drinking and offered the victim THC products. It goes onto say the alleged inappropriate touching occurred after both had smoked what the victim called a 'weed pen.' Kendall was originally appointed to the bench by then Governor Gary in 2014, and had served in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah as an assistant U.S. Attorney. He also served as a district attorney for Salt Lake County. Court records have Kendall appearing before the court for his initial appearance on May 14th, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Riverton man charged with attempted murder and kidnapping after crash
Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. DRAPER, Utah () — A Riverton man has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated kidnapping after driving recklessly and crashing into a tree with a woman in his vehicle. Daniel Hunter Dangerfield, 20, was charged in Third District Court today with two felony counts, one attempted murder and one of aggravated kidnapping. According to police documents, the responded to a crash on Mar. 13, 2025. At the scene, officers determined that it was a domestic violence incident. The female victim told police that she and Dangerfield had been discussing issues between them while in a parked vehicle. During the discussion, he reportedly harmed himself with a multitool knife. The victim told police he then turned the knife toward her, saying 'he would rather be dead if he didn't have her.' Four Americans accused of Congo coup attempt now facing federal charges in Salt Lake City According to documents, Dangerfield then began driving with the female victim in the vehicle. He reportedly drove over 100 miles per hour, frightening the victim and even allegedly unbuckling her seatbelt. The victim reportedly asked him to slow down and not to unbuckle the seatbelt. As Dangerfield approached a left curve in the road, he allegedly sped up and turned the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. According to police documents, 'Preliminary Crash Data Retrieval reports of the vehicle's airbag control module revealed that the vehicle was traveling at speeds of over twice the 35 MPH speed limit, with the accelerator at 100% in the seconds before the crash.' Those reports also revealed that Dangerfield had turned the steering wheel to the right in the seconds before the crash. The female victim was transported to the Intermountain Medical Center and would have to undergo surgery for the injuries sustained in the crash. Dangerfield is not currently in custody, but the judge has issued a warrant for his arrest. Support for victims and survivors of domestic violence is available 24/7: 1-800-897-LINK (5465). If you or someone else is in immediate danger, or in an emergency, please call 911 immediately. Utah man arrested, charged for trying to rent out fake Airbnb in Hawaii Local businesses react to Trump's tariffs, prepare for potential long-term effects Riverton man charged with attempted murder and kidnapping after crash Market volatility and your 401(k): What you need to know House passes bill restricting district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
Midvale man sentenced after choking an officer during a struggle
MIDVALE, Utah () — A Midvale man accused of choking a police officer during a struggle in his apartment will now serve up to 15 years in state prison. Ruben Serna, 43, was after he had consumed about 30 beers and began acting 'violent and erratic.' Police were called to the scene by the victim when Serna would not let her leave a corner of their kitchen and grabbed her by the neck. Prosecutors said when police arrived, Serna tried to shut the door on them. 'An officer was able to get inside the home and attempted to take the defendant to the ground. However, the officer felt the defendant reach for her firearm and place his hand on her holster,' the Salt Lake District Attorney's Office said in a statement. 'The defendant then grabbed the officer by the throat and began to squeeze, making it so the officer was unable to speak and had difficulty breathing.' Four Americans accused of Congo coup attempt now facing federal charges in Salt Lake City Serna was reportedly tased multiple times before he was safely taken into custody. In February 2025, the defendant pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree felony kidnapping, one count of second-degree felony attempted disarming a police officer, one count of third-degree felony assault on a peace officer producing injury and one count of third-degree felony violation of a pretrial protective order. A Third District Court judge sentenced Serna to a minimum of one year with a maximum of 15 years in prison for the second-degree felony kidnapping. All other sentences for Serna's other charges will run concurrently to the kidnapping. 'We applaud this victim-survivor for recognizing the danger of her situation and calling the police to help intervene before the situation escalated,' said Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill. 'We appreciate the danger these police officers were willing to put themselves in to protect not only the victim-survivor but her children as well.' Lawmakers rally behind family of wrongfully deported man Comfort in a bowl: Hearty beef goulash made simple Horsford berates US trade rep as Trump makes tariff announcement: 'WTF, who's in charge?' Can kindness change the world? A Utah group says definitely Baby animals, sunny days, and adventures that await at Utah Hogle Zoo Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Yahoo
Utah judge facing charges for sexual abuse, drug distribution
Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. SALT LAKE CITY () — A Utah judge is being charged with forcible sexual abuse and several drug-related charges. William Kenneth Kendall, 54, is being charged with forcible sexual abuse, a second-degree felony; distribution of or arranging to distribute a controlled substance, a third-degree felony; possession or use of a controlled substance, a class B misdemeanor; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a class B misdemeanor. Kendall was originally appointed to the Third District Court in 2014 by then-Governor Gary Herbert, and he serves several counties in Utah, including Salt Lake, Tooele, and Summit, . Tremonton fire chief and Box Elder judge linked in child abuse case, documents say A spokesperson with Utah courts told that Kendall has not been hearing cases since the middle of March, and he was officially placed on leave when charges were filed on April 2. Kendall's attorney, Greg Skordas, provided with a statement about his client. The full statement is below: Judge William Kendall has humbly served the people of Utah for over 25 years, first as a Deputy District Attorney, then as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, and currently as Judge on Utah's Third District Court. He has undergone rigorous vetting in order to be a member of the judiciary, and until now has never been the subject of an allegation of professional misconduct. Judge Kendall is presumed innocent.' Greg Skordas, attorney for Judge William Kendell The charges are traced back to an alleged incident that happened at Kendall's home on Feb. 21, 2025, according to a charging document filed in Third District Court. Kendall is accused of inappropriately touching a woman over her clothes during a gathering at his house. Kendall had reportedly been drinking alcohol and offered THC to a woman at the gathering, documents said. Kendall is accused of touching the victim's buttocks and breasts inappropriately after the pair had smoked what the victim had called a 'weed pen,' according to charging documents. THC products were found at Kendall's home after officials executed a search warrant. Before being appointed as a judge, Kendall worked for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah as an assistant U.S. attorney. He had also served as a deputy district attorney for Salt Lake County. The charges were filed by the Davis County Attorney's Office on April 2. Sorina Trauntvein and Jordan Tracy contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
