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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘Great sadness': Man killed in crash while driving to scene of fiancée's fatal crash, leaving behind 4-year-old son
**Related Video Above: OSHP traffic stats 2024 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WJW) — A couple who planned to get married next year and shared a 4-year-old son died early Friday morning in two separate vehicle crashes on the same highway, the Louisiana State Police said in a news release. According to local TV station WAFB 9, 35-year-old John 'JR' Collins was on his way to the scene of a crash involving his 25-year-old fiancée Alexus Lee on LA 67 when he was also in a vehicle crash. Multiple people on board small plane that crashed in San Diego neighborhood are dead: authorities Authorities were called to the crash involving Lee, who was driving a Toyota Highlander, around 2 a.m. in East Baton Rouge Parish. 'For reasons still under investigation, the Toyota exited the roadway to the left, struck a culvert, and overturned,' troopers said in the release. She was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene. Trooper were also called to a stretch of LA 67 in East Feliciana Parish around 3:45 a.m. for reports of a single-vehicle crash. An initial investigation showed Collins was driving a Camaro at a 'high rate of speed,' when the vehicle missed a curve, went off the road and hit a tree. He too was pronounced dead at the scene, according to state police. Neither of the drivers were wearing a seat belt, state police reported. Troopers said they took routine toxicology samples at both scenes. Lee, who was a teacher at East Feliciana Public Schools, was remembered in a tribute from the district: 'It is with great sadness we inform you that Ms. Alexus Lee, 2017 graduate of East Feliciana High School and teacher at East Feliciana STEAM Academy, passed away this morning,' the post said. 'Please join us in wrapping Ms. Lee's family in prayer and love during this difficult time.' New Orleans jail worker thought he was unclogging toilet, not helping 10 escape: Lawyer Sandra Collins, JR's mother, told WAFB 9 that the couple's son Gabriel is being cared for by family. 'He understands what happened, and he's just having a little problem comprehending that we can't talk to them. We can't see them, but he understands that they are asleep and are with God,' she said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Who Is Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts? Louisiana judge faces growing calls for removal over misconduct allegations
Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts, a sitting judge in Louisiana, is facing potential removal from office following a series of serious allegations and courtroom concerns that have drawn attention from legal authorities and the wider public alike, as reported by The Independent. Also read: Diddy trial: Full list of allegations and charges against the rapper The judge in question, serving on the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge, has been under investigation for multiple ethical violations and professional misconduct. Among the concerns raised are misleading statements allegedly made during an election campaign, where personal and professional qualifications may have been exaggerated. The matter escalated into formal proceedings, with judicial authorities reviewing documentation and testimony about the discrepancies, as reported by WAFB9. In addition to questions surrounding past representations, the judge has also come under fire for issues within her courtroom. Legal observers have noted rising concern over how cases have been managed, particularly those involving defendants without consistent legal representation. It was revealed that public defenders were frequently reassigned or replaced, leading to case delays and potential due process concerns, as reported by The Independent. There were even instances where attorneys unfamiliar with local procedures were brought in on short notice, sparking fears about the fairness of certain proceedings. Further complicating the matter is an undisclosed relationship between the judge and a defense attorney who had represented her in a separate professional matter. That same attorney appeared before her in a succession case, raising potential conflict-of-interest concerns. The absence of transparency in this situation has led some in the legal community to question the impartiality of rulings made during that period,as reported by WAFB9. The developments have sparked wider conversations across Louisiana's legal circles about judicial accountability, transparency, and the need for reform. While no final decision has yet been made regarding her removal, the case is being closely watched as a test of how the state handles judicial discipline in high-profile situations. Also read: 2-year-old TikTok star 'Okay Baby' Preston Ordone dies in car crash in Louisiana, family disputes police report As the investigation continues, the outcome is expected to have significant implications—not only for the judge involved but also for the broader perception of fairness and ethics in the American judicial system.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Kyren Lacy Died Days Before His Grand Jury Hearing for Hit-and-Run: What to Know About Legal Case
2025 NFL Draft hopeful Kyren Lacy died days before a grand jury was set to begin arguments over his alleged hit-and-run case. News of Lacy's death was confirmed by local Louisiana outlet WAFB 9 just one day before the hearing was scheduled to begin on April 14, 2025. The former Louisiana State University wide receiver was arrested in December 2024 and charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless driving after authorities presumed he was involved in a fatal car accident that killed one individual and injured others. Lacy was released on bond two days before declaring for the NFL Draft. He had maintained his innocence in the legal case. 2025 NFL Draft Prospect Kyren Lacy Dead at 24, Family Member Confirms Keep scrolling for everything to know about the incident and legal case: The Louisiana State Police alleged in December 2024 that Lacy was involved in a highway car crash that led to the death of an individual. As Lacy was illegally passing the other vehicles, the driver of a northbound pickup truck abruptly braked and swerved to the right to avoid a head-on collision with the approaching Dodge,' a press release read. 'Traveling behind the pickup was a 2017 Kia Cadenza whose driver swerved left to avoid the oncoming Dodge Charger. As the Kia Cadenza took evasive action to avoid impact with the Dodge, it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a southbound 2017 Kia Sorento.' At the time, Lacy's agent, Rocky Arceneaux, told ESPN in a statement that his client was 'fully cooperating with the authorities.' Lacy turned himself into the police following the car accident and was arrested on charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless driving. He was released on a $151,000 bond — two days before declaring for the NFL Draft. Celebrity Deaths of 2025: Aubrey Plaza's Husband Jeff Baena and More Stars We've Lost This Year Lacy's lawyer claimed in a February 2025 statement that the athlete was not involved in the crash. 'On the day of the accident, Mr. Lacy was driving on a road with two lanes, one in each direction. While he briefly passed other vehicles, he safely reentered his lane without incident,' attorney Matthew Ory said. 'The collision that resulted in the death of [another driver] was not caused by Mr. Lacy's actions. The accident occurred directly in front of him when a second vehicle in the oncoming lane crossed the centerline and collided with [the] vehicle, in which he was a passenger.' According to Ory, Lacy only 'cautiously went around the vehicles after passage was safe.' 'It is crucial to emphasize that Mr. Lacy did not cause or contribute to the crash. There was no suspicion of alcohol or drug use involved,' Ory added in his statement. 'Furthermore, contrary to some media reports, Mr. Lacy never 'returned' to the scene of the accident. … He did not believe he was at fault for the accident, and as such, he continued with his daily activities. Throughout his career, Mr. Lacy has been an exemplary community member and teammate. We ask that he not be judged prematurely, and we are confident that further investigation will show he acted within the bounds of the law.' News broke one day before the grand jury hearing that Lacy had died at the age of 24. A cause of death has not yet been revealed. 'Rest easy lil bro 🕊,' NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. wrote via Instagram Stories on April 13, 2025, sharing a photo of the pair in a locker room.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Arrest made in connection with the death of Southern University student who died after an alleged hazing ritual
Caleb McCray, a graduate of Southern University and member of Omega Psi Phi , was arrested in connection with the death of Wilson on February 27. An arrest has been made in connection with the death of Caleb Wilson, a former 20-year-old college student at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., who died after an alleged fraternity hazing incident. Sources confirmed to local news outlet WAFB 9 that the Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested Caleb McCray, a graduate of Southern University and member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, and charged him with criminal hazing and manslaughter. According to WAFB, the Baton Rouge police department planned a press conference to discuss the developing situation at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 7. McCray's arrest comes after Wilson, a junior mechanical engineering student and member of the marching band at Southern University, died on February 27 after he allegedly took part in a hazing ritual while pledging the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Initial reports to the authorities about the incident claimed the college student was standing in a line in a park when he collapsed. However, days later, sources claimed the first story was fabricated and that Wilson had been punched in the chest before he collapsed and started seizing. The location also changed from a park to a warehouse. It's further alleged that members of the fraternity met after Wilson was taken to the hospital to come up with a cover story for the incident. In response to the updated claims, Southern University released a statement offering support to Wilson's loved ones, condemning the unsanctioned practice, and announcing an internal investigation. 'Hazing is a violation of the University's rules and regulations as well as Louisiana law, and it will not be tolerated in any form at Southern University.' 'Southern University and A&M College continues to hold in our thoughts the family and loved ones of Caleb Wilson. We are deeply saddened by the reports of actions that led to his unfortunate and unnecessary loss of life,' the statement began, adding that the university is conducting an internal investigation. 'Once the investigation is complete, we will take appropriate action. The University has implemented a ban on membership intake for all student organizations that remains in effect until further notice,' the statement continued. 'Hazing is a violation of the University's rules and regulations as well as Louisiana law, and it will not be tolerated in any form at Southern University.' News of the arrest also arrives just days after Wilson was honored and remembered at two separate vigils held at Southern University and at his home church, Pilgrim Baptist, in Kenner, La. During the vigil at the school, which gathered hundreds, John K. Pierre, the university's chancellor, said Caleb was 'young, gifted, bright, and a great soul.' More must-reads: Why should America worry about Trump? Try the price of eggs, say some Democrats U.S. economy likely generated a solid 160,000 jobs last month, but Trump's trade wars cloud outlook Roy Ayers dies at 84—here are five essential songs from the 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' music legend
