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Global News
2 days ago
- Global News
5 men linked to Wolfpack gang handed multi-year sentences for Vancouver drug dealing
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Police say five men linked to the Wolfpack gang have been handed multi-year sentences after pleading guilty to trafficking drugs in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU-BC), B.C.'s provincial gang unit, began investigating in July 2020. 1:50 Violent crime in DTES dropped in first months of Task Force Barrage, police say Police searched several properties over the following year, leading to charges against five suspects. Story continues below advertisement Vinod Kanna Aruldevarajan, 28, has been sentenced to 4.5 years and Roger Bardales Medina, 32, was sentenced to five years, both after pleading guilty to trafficking a controlled substance. 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 Howjeen Saed, 29, was sentenced to 10 years, Hemen Hewa Saed, 32, was sentenced to nine years, and Diego Saed, 26, was sentenced to 6.5 years, after each of them pleaded guilty to both trafficking a controlled substance and conspiracy to traffic a controlled substance.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Netflix's Fear Street: Prom Queen movie draws backlash from Fear Street book series fans: 'Disrespectful to the original trilogy'
Fear Street: Prom Queen, based on the 1992 book The Prom Queen by R. L. Stine, was released on Netflix over the weekend with much anticipation, thanks to the strong fan following of the Fear Street book series and the previously released film trilogy. Directed by Matt Palmer, the film stars India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, Chris Klein, Ariana Greenblatt, Lili Taylor, and Katherine Waterston. Set in 1988, the story follows a masked killer targeting prom queen candidates at Shadyside High. Fear Street Part One: 1994, Fear Street Part Two: 1978, and Fear Street Part Three: 1666 were released on Netflix in 2021 on a weekly basis. While the film adaptation of the trilogy impressed fans with its mix of slasher horror and supernatural twists, this new entry has left many disappointed. What's the premise of Fear Street: Prom Queen? In 1988, Shadyside High's senior class gears up for prom, hoping to shake off the town's dark reputation. Lori Granger (India Flower), an outcast due to rumours surrounding her mother, runs for prom queen against the popular "Wolfpack," led by Tiffany Falconer (Fina Strazza). Vice Principal Brekenridge sees prom as a fresh start for the school, but the night before, candidate Christy Renault (Ariana Greenblatt) is murdered by a masked killer. On prom night, Lori arrives with her best friend Megan (Suzanna Son). A prank gone wrong creates a rift between them. Meanwhile, members of the Wolfpack and their dates are picked off one by one, Linda and Bobby are murdered, and Debbie dies in the basement. Lori receives anonymous flowers, while Tiffany taunts her about her mother's past. A dance-off ends with Lori stealing the spotlight, embarrassing Tiffany. After Tyler dumps Tiffany and flirts with Lori, he's murdered by the killer. Megan suspects the killer is Devlin, the vice principal's son, but Lori dismisses her theory. Megan discovers the bodies in the basement, and Lori narrowly escapes an attack. During the prom queen announcement, the killer strikes again, murdering students before Lori stabs him with her crown. He's revealed to be Tiffany's father, Dan Falconer. Dan is arrested, and Lori spends the night at Tiffany's, but the nightmare isn't over. Tiffany and her mother, Nancy, reveal they were also behind the killings. Nancy confesses she murdered Lori's father out of jealousy. Lori kills both Tiffany and Nancy in self-defence. As Nancy dies, her blood forms the Witch's Mark, suggesting evil still lingers. Why are fans disappointed by Fear Street: Prom Queen? Despite trending globally on Netflix, fans have voiced strong criticism against Fear Street: Prom Queen. Many took issue with the film's deviation from the original book, from character name changes to altering the killer's identity. Some felt the film took too long to get going, with many calling the first 30 minutes boring. One user wrote, "Why does Fear Street: Prom Queen not feel like Fear Street at all… It's not scary; everyone has iPhone faces, and everything they do is super cringe." why does fear street: prom queen not feel like fear street at all… it's not scary, everyone has iphone faces and everything they do is super cringe 😭😭😭 Another added, "Fear Street Prom Queen was so bad at making their characters distinguishable bc how did I JUST find out Tiffany's dad was a teacher in the high school." Fear Street Prom Queen was so bad at making their characters distinguishable bc how did I JUST find out Tiffany's dad was a teacher in the high school "Rewatching the Fear Street trilogy to make up for the disappointment that Prom Queen was," wrote another fan. rewatching the fear street trilogy to make up for the disappointment that prom queen was "Just finished FEAR STREET: PROM QUEEN. almost feels like it could be a decent, entertaining time for the first half hour but it has like two tricks up its sleeve and just gets incredibly dull for most of the runtime. the most annoying characters of the year also. bleugh." just finished FEAR STREET: PROM QUEEN. almost feels like it could be a decent, entertaining time for the first half hour but it has like two tricks up its sleeve and just gets incredibly dull for most of the runtime. the most annoying characters of the year also. bleugh. One user wrote, "fear street prom queen was so ass... i can't believe they ruined the crazy run that the Fear Street trilogy laid down." fear street prom queen was so ass... i cant believe they ruined the crazy run that fear street trilogy laid down "Fear Street: Prom Queen is now streaming on Street Prom Queen was the most predictable cliché movie I've ever seen. The moment 2 killers were shown, I automatically knew it was the parents... disrespectful to the original trilogy," one mentioned. fear street prom queen was the most predictable cliche movie ive ever seen 😭😭 the moment 2 killers were shown i automatically knew it was the parents... disrespectful to the original trilogy Fear Street: Prom Queen is now streaming on Netflix.
New York Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
NC State lands Texas Tech transfer Darrion Williams in recruiting win for Will Wade
New North Carolina State head coach Will Wade has picked up a commitment from Texas Tech transfer Darrion Williams, according to multiple reports. Williams, a 6-foot-6, 225-pound forward, spent the past two seasons with the Red Raiders after starting his college career with Nevada. He was named to the All-Big 12 first team last season as a junior after averaging 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game. He entered the 2025 NBA Draft but withdrew after the NBA Combine. Advertisement His junior season in Lubbock followed a sophomore campaign that saw him named to the All-Big 12 Newcomer Team. It is a massive recruiting win for Wade to beat out Kansas and land Williams. The Wolfpack had a solid core on the perimeter but needed a frontcourt scorer. Williams was the highest-rated player left in our portal rankings and is one of the best mismatch forwards in college basketball. He can score in a variety of ways, whether it's spotting up from 3, beating bigger guys off the dribble or picking on smaller players with dribble downs. He thrived in Texas Tech's system and is best when put in space and allowed to use his strength to get where he wants on the floor. This is a disappointing week for Kansas, which lost out on both Williams and Dame Sarr. The hope was for the Jayhawks to land at least one of those two. Kansas coach Bill Self told me last week that he's looking to add one more scorer who can average 14-15 points per game. There aren't many of those guys left in the portal and KU might have to look overseas or adjust and maybe spend the money it had left for a scorer on more size up front.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
South Fort Myers High School Class of 2025 graduates; see festivities in dozens of photos
South Fort Myers High School Class of 2025 graduated May 18 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers. They were among the thousands of Lee County School District students graduating this year. The school was founded in 2005. The school's mascot is the Wolfpack, and colors are red, black and white. South Fort Myers High School is off Plantation Road in south Fort Myers. See dozens of photos of their ceremony and celebration. Support local journalism by subscribing to The News-Press This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: South Fort Myers High School graduation 2025: See commencement photos
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cardiac Pack's NIL lawsuit against NCAA survived. But will it advance?
Players from N.C. State's 1983 national championship men's basketball team kept their 2024 lawsuit against the NCAA alive Thursday when judge denied a motion to dismiss it, weighing the group's claims that their names, images and likenesses are being used without permission or compensation. Judge Mark A. Davis presided over the N.C. Business Court hearing in Raleigh, which took place in Raleigh. He heard arguments from both sides and will determine the next steps. 'I think Judge Davis asked tough questions from both parties. He's very thorough,' said Stacy Miller, one of the attorneys on the case. 'Clearly, he had read all the materials and all the case law. We were impressed with the court's preparedness.' Plaintiffs listed in the case, according to the most recent documents, are former Wolfpack players Thurl Bailey, Alvin Battle, Walt Densmore, Tommy DiNardo, Terry Gannon, George McClain, Cozell McQueen, Ernie Myers, Walter Proctor, Harold Thompson and Mike Warren. Martha Mobley is a plaintiff on behalf of Quinton Leonard's estate. The NCAA is the sole defendant. Battle, Densmore, McClain, McQueen and Warren attended all or part of the hearing. Myers also attended but said he is in fact not a plaintiff, despite being listed as one, and that his presence was to support his teammates. Myers works with the Wolfpack's radio broadcast team. Miller, the plaintiffs' attorney, summarized the case by saying the NCAA 'usurped their NIL rights, and they're using them in perpetuity for 41 years, and that's fundamentally against the law, we believe.' Hamilton argued that the plaintiffs did not receive relief through the 2015 O'Bannon or 2021 Alston cases because those addressed current student-athletes. Meanwhile, the NCAA still financially benefits from the 'Cardiac Pack' footage and members of the team do not receive compensation. The NCAA filed a motion on Oct. 18, 2024, to dismiss the case, citing a four-year statute of limitations on antitrust claims. It also cited a three-year statute of limitations on the plaintiffs' claims of invasion of privacy and unjust enrichment. It also states the plaintiffs have failed to prove claims of antitrust and infringement of legally enforceable rights. In their response to the motion to dismiss, the plaintiffs cited North Carolina law they believe supersedes the statute of limitations claims. But their counterargument also cites the state constitution, which says citizens have an inalienable right to 'reap the reward of [their] endeavors.' Miller said on Thursday that the plaintiffs are only seeking damages from the last four years, after current NIL rules went into effect. On Monday, New York judge Paul A. Engelmayer dismissed the Chalmers v. NCAA case brought by former Kansas men's basketball star Mario Chalmers and 15 other plaintiffs, citing a four-year statute of limitations. The lawsuit argued the law continues to be broken by the NCAA's ongoing use of the players' NIL by its March Madness promotions. In a court filing, the NCAA suggested that court decision should impact the 'Cardiac Pack' case. 'Judge Engelmayer's opinion & order in Chalmers dismisses with prejudice nearly identical claims as here; indeed, plaintiffs here are members of the putative class pleaded in Chalmers,' the petition says. Davis did not follow Engelmayer's ruling and opted to move forward. 'Thank you all for the good arguments today. You've given me a lot to think about,' Davis said before adjournment. 'I'll get something out as soon as possible. This is an important case, and I'm not going to rush through it.' Abrams expects proceedings to last one or two more months. The initial complaint seeks a jury trial. 'As you saw today, there's a lot of different cases, a lot of law to sift through,' Eliot Abrams, one of the Pack's attorneys, said. 'This is a particularly unique situation. You have to take cases addressing other circumstances, and apply it to one where the actual folks who provided the value weren't paid. I think that will take some time to sort through.' The group filed the lawsuit last June for using their names, images and likenesses without permission or compensation. It said the NCAA uses images and videos of the 'Cardiac Pack' to advertise the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, among other commercial uses, the lawsuit states. The plaintiffs, however, have neither ever received any form of compensation, nor did they consent to the uses. The lawsuit cites the 2021 Alston ruling, which allowed for student-athletes to receive financial incentives. N.C. State men's basketball earned the 'Cardiac Pack' nickname after winning the ACC tournament and then six NCAA Tournament games. Its run included a 54-52 upset of Houston in the championship game on Lorenzo Charles' buzzer-beating dunk, a moment that is often replayed during the NCAA Tournament. The plaintiffs say there are two parts to their argument. First, the NCAA generates $1 billion in revenue annually from March Madness and is set to receive $20 million in broadcast rights over the next decade, and use footage from their game to promote the annual tournament. They also list the NCAA website's use of videos from the team's postseason run, which only play after advertisements. The lawsuit states the NCAA has 'never paid one cent' to the plaintiffs and used its power to exploit student-athletes. CBS Broadcasting, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Turner Sports Interactive and Collegiate Licensing Company were previous defendants. CLC was removed as a defendant on June 25. The television broadcasters were removed last Sept. 20.
