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NZ Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
Run-down Mangaweka property snapped up by couple who plan to restore it
A set of Mangaweka properties with old Wild West-style facades have been bought by a couple who hope to restore them to their 'former glory'. In April, heritage properties 14 and 16 Broadway in Mangaweka were listed for sale with Bayleys real estate agent Elisabeth Bunn. The listing described
Perth Now
01-07-2025
- Perth Now
Court shoots down appeal bid in 'Wild West' murder case
A man who claimed he was defending himself in a Wild West-style stand-off when he fatally shot another man over a drug dispute has failed to overturn his murder conviction. Justin John Meale was found guilty in November 2022 by a Queensland Supreme Court jury of the murder of Clinton "Rocky" Pollock at Deception Bay on Father's Day in September 2018. The Court of Appeal on Tuesday dismissed Meale's bid to overturn his conviction and be granted a new trial. Court of Appeal president Debra Mullins found the trial judge did not make an error by instructing the jury it could find Meale's lies to police and disposal of the .22 rifle were evidence of "conscious guilt of murder". "(Meale) was convicted of murder on a strong prosecution case," Justice Mullins said in her judgment. Meale's barrister at trial told the jury the scene was like something out of the Wild West or an episode of the TV show Justified where two characters draw guns against each other. The pair had earlier traded text messages with increasing hostility after a deal to exchange bullets for a gram of methamphetamine had gone sour. Mr Pollock had texted Meale "u think that little toy gonna scare me", referring to Meale's .22 rifle, and claimed he had a gun that could "spray" bullets at Meale's home. "u got one bullet in chamber i got fifteen," Pollock texted. Meale fired a single .22 calibre bullet from a sawn-off rifle, which struck Mr Pollock to the torso and fatally damaged his vital organs as he stood in his home north of Brisbane. The jury heard Meale yelled "how dare you threaten my family" just before witnesses heard a gunshot. Meale later told police he saw Mr Pollock "jerked" in a way that suggested he was about to pull out a semi-automatic firearm. Meale claimed he fired first to wound Mr Pollock and teach him a lesson but was surprised to later learn he had died. The trial judge handed Meale a life sentence with a 16 year non-parole period due to time already served.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man faces charges in Cocoa shootout that injured toddler; 3 suspects still at large
The Brief Xavier Thomas faces felony charges after a Cocoa shootout left a one-year-old girl wounded. Three other suspects are still on the run as deputies continue their investigation. The community is urged to come forward with information. COCOA, Fla. - A man accused of exchanging gunfire during a chaotic shootout that left a one-year-old girl injured appeared before a Brevard County judge Tuesday, while three other suspects remain at large. What we know Xavier Thomas, who authorities say exchanged gunfire during a shootout that left a one-year-old girl injured, appeared in court Tuesday in Brevard County. The May 14 incident took place outside a convenience store in Cocoa, where deputies say multiple gunmen opened fire in what they called a "Wild West-style" confrontation. The toddler, struck while in a stroller, underwent stomach surgery and is expected to recover. What we don't know Three suspects who allegedly initiated the gunfire remain unidentified and at large. Investigators have not disclosed the motive behind the shooting or confirmed whether the incident was targeted or random. The backstory Thomas reportedly told deputies he was sitting in a truck outside the store when the gunfire began and fired back in fear for his life. Authorities later charged him with several felonies, including aggravated assault and unlawfully discharging a firearm from a vehicle within 1,000 feet of another person. The case has drawn concern due to the proximity of the violence to innocent bystanders. What they're saying Thomas is charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated assault, discharging a firearm in public, and firing a weapon from a vehicle within 1,000 feet of a person. The state requested a $75,000 bond for each count, citing the seriousness of the charges. "These are pretty serious and unfortunate facts," the judge said during Tuesday's hearing, finding probable cause to proceed with the charges against Thomas. What you can do While Thomas remains in custody at the Brevard County Jail, investigators are still searching for three suspects who initially opened fire. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477) or reach out to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office via social media. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office and the Brevard County Jail.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
The rise of the New York Rangers: How the legacy of the Blueshirts began
Image Via Twitter It was not merely the creation of a hockey team when the Rangers came to be; an unprecedented legacy was created, which would last for nearly a century. While professional hockey already existed in New York, with the creation of the Rangers, a bitter rivalry was born, identity was forged, and a culture and fanbase were created to carry it through time. The genesis of this vision did not spring from mere sporting ambition, but from the ambition to take hockey one step higher in the second-largest metropolis in the world. The New York Rangers arose amidst rivalry and ambition In 1925, when February was chirping the fateful cries of the New York Americans' NHL debut at New York's Madison Square Garden , the city witnessed the New York Americans in their first NHL bout at the Garden in 1925. The Americans started from the former Hamilton Tigers franchise, forcefully seized by none other than the Prohibition empire William 'Big Bill' Dwyer. Spam Tex Rickard said, "The start for the Americans began at this very arena." — NYRalumni (@NYRalumni) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dukung Orang Terkasih Menghadapi Limfoma: Mulai Di Sini Limfoma Baca Undo Good attendance in those days must have caught the interest of MSG employees. Colonel John S. Hammond, then a very tall person in the Garden, realized that not merely hosting hockey games but having a team to compete against the Americans directly would be an opportunity worth developing. He went on to conceive a fierce local duel of a sort that New Yorkers were so familiar with through their baseball experience of the day. Hammond resigned from the Americans and set about creating his team. On May 15, 1926, the NHL formally approved the creation of its second New York franchise. Originally called the New York Giants Professional Hockey Club, the title was soon discarded. Local sportswriter George Haley gave it a new nickname, "Tex's Rangers," standing for Rickard, and that moniker stuck as the New York Rangers. From a branding perspective, management momentarily toyed with a Wild West-style logo, celestial perchando on a cowboy and his horse. However, they later felt comfortable with a simple, elegant shield with the word "Rangers" slanting across a blue uniform. This decision solidified the nickname that would remain with the team for years to come—the " Blueshirts ." While the Americans wore medal jerseys designed after the U.S. flag, the simpler, emblazoned Ranger uniform allowed the new team to begin carving out its own identity in the New York sports sphere. Also Read: New York Rangers secure future with Igor Shesterkin's deal, Callum Tung's potential signing and Gabe Perreault's arrival From a business concept spawned in the shadows of Madison Square Garden to becoming one of the most emblematic teams in the NHL, the New York Rangers carry a storied origin littered with rivalry, ambition, and identity. Almost 100 years down the line, the Blueshirts still remain a pillar of professional hockey, proudly wearing the mantle of their glory in every game they play. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
