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BreakingNews.ie
4 hours ago
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Belfast murder victim's brother dies days after receiving police apology
A man who campaigned for answers over the murder of his brother has died days after receiving a police apology. Eugene Thompson died in the Mater Hospital in Belfast this week. Advertisement Last week, PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher delivered a personal apology at his bedside over police failings around the murder of his brother Paul by loyalist terrorists in 1994. Paul Thompson, 25, died after being shot while in a taxi in the area of Springfield Park on his way home. Earlier that evening, UDA terrorists are believed to have cut a hole in a peace line fence to access the area which was reported to police. In his apology Mr Boutcher acknowledged failures by police and said the murder has not been the subject of a full and effective investigation. Advertisement Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey paid tribute to Eugene Thompson (PA) Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey expressed his condolences following the death of Eugene Thompson. He said: 'Eugene, alongside his family, led a brave and dignified campaign to uncover the full extent of Paul's sectarian murder and the role the British state played in it. 'Shamefully, the British government continues to conceal this, denying Eugene's family, and so many others, even the most basic justice. 'Just last week, Chief Constable Jon Boutcher delivered a letter to Eugene Thompson as he lay terminally ill in the Mater Hospital.' Advertisement Mr Maskey added: 'This was testament to Eugene's character, determined right to the end to see justice for Paul.' The UK Government has launched a legal bid at the Supreme Court to prevent coroner Louisa Fee from disclosing a summary, or gist, of the evidence in a sensitive security force file following an inquest into Paul Thompson's death. A ruling has not yet been made. Last week, Eugene Thompson welcomed the apology from Mr Boutcher, and said he hoped to see the judgment from the Supreme Court soon. Advertisement
ABC News
a day ago
- Politics
- ABC News
Gold Coast councillor Brooke Patterson found to have breach code of conduct again
A Gold Coast councillor has been reprimanded and ordered to apologise after an investigation found she helped create a "volatile environment" for senior staff. An independent investigation into four allegations made against Cr Brooke Patterson, three of which were substantiated, was discussed at a council meeting on Tuesday. Cr Patterson already had two previous conduct breach allegations against her substantiated by the council, for which she later apologised. The latest investigation found that, on the balance of probabilities, Cr Patterson caused "distress" to city officers. At council chambers, Cr Patterson defended her conduct, stating her passion as a community advocate "caused communication challenges". "Since then I have grown and developed in my elected position," she said. A code of conduct requires councillors to treat staff with "courtesy, fairness, and respect". City councillors unanimously upheld the findings of the most recent investigation, ordering Cr Patterson to apologise and undertake communication training at her own expense. Mayor Tom Tate will also issue a written reprimand against Cr Patterson. The independent investigation found that Cr Patterson hosted a public town hall meeting in August 2024, where she "knowingly made statements, which were factually incorrect, misleading, and harmful to council officers" about a so-called "view tax". The view tax was a controversial budget measure introduced by council last year that increased rates for some high-rise residents by up to 50 per cent. "[Cr Patterson] made statements that contributed to distress among council officers, frustration among residents, and created an unsafe and volatile environment at the meeting," the investigation stated. The investigation found that city officers prepared a PowerPoint presentation for the meeting, but Cr Patterson deleted a slide and failed to provide "essential background information" about the view tax. "It was even mentioned, if only I had used more PowerPoint slides then people would be less upset — I would assert this indicates a most naive understanding of town hall environments" Cr Patterson told Tuesday's meeting. The investigation stated that city officers left the meeting early and "reported distress, reputational concern, and an inability to correct misinformation, having been directed not to speak". However, Cr Patterson told Tuesday's council meeting that she went to "great lengths to protect officers as much as possible". "We had originally intended for the relevant officers to be at the front of the room to answer technical questions," she said. "But within minutes of attendees entering that room, I realised this was a most agitated crowd and suggested to officers they sit at the back of the room." In a subsequent phone call, the investigation found that Cr Patterson was "accusatory, agitated, and dismissive" towards a city officer and "made disparaging remarks about the officer's salary and professionalism". "I understand they considered this comment to be discourteous and I apologise for the discourtesy caused." An allegation that Cr Patterson made misleading statements to the media was not substantiated by the investigation. Cr Patterson's conduct ahead of a council committee meeting last October was also investigated. It alleged Cr Patterson "snatched" papers from a council employee and "in a loud and aggressive manner" and told them not to distribute the document. The document related to a proposal that would end cash payments at council pools, which Cr Patterson said she was seeking to amend. Witnesses, whose names were redacted, reported that the "interaction had an emotional impact" on the city officer. At Tuesday's council meeting, Cr Patterson apologised to the officer "for disrespect she experienced". But Deputy Mayor Mark Hammel said the code of conduct breaches set "a pattern of behaviour" he did not believe was acceptable. "Everyday I see all the councillors in this chamber having strong debates, quite often arguments with city officers — it is our job," he told Tuesday's meeting. "If we are able to do it without it leading to a series of allegations and now substantiations of behaviour, then Councillor Patterson should be able to do it as well." Investigations into Cr Patterson's conduct cost the City of Gold Coast $142,000 in 2024-25. Cr Patterson said the process under the Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) precluded "the opportunity for a standard mediation process", and instead placed "prolonged legal costs on our ratepayers". A spokesperson for the OIA said it applied "a robust assessment process" to complaints and examined "each complaint on its individual circumstances".
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Veteran CNBC anchor recoils with horror after accidentally dropping X-rated word live on air
Veteran CNBC anchor Jim Cramer visibly recoiled in horror after he accidently cursed live on air. The longtime Mad Money host was discussing President Donald Trump 's recent trade deal with the European Union Monday when he made the embarrassing flub. 'Our biggest problem is we have so much growth that the Fed won't cut -,' Cramer began, as a graphic popped up on screen showing the trade deals Trump has made thus far with the European Union, United Kingdom, Japan, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. 'What the f***,' he then said. 'Jesus Christ.' The strong language seemed to surprise Squawk on the Street co-anchors David Faber and Carl Quintanilla. Faber exclaimed, 'Oh my God.' Cramer also instantly regretted his choice of words, and began apologizing profusely. 'So sorry. I'm so sorry,' he said as the camera panned back to the anchors. 'I take it right back. I take it right back. 'That was bad. That was bad,' he continued, as he dug his face into his hand. Veteran CNBC anchor Jim Cramer visibly recoiled in horror after he accidently cursed live on air Monday Cramer also took to X to 'apologize to all viewers' for his flub Faber then tried to reassure his colleague. 'We're in the moment,' he said. 'It's just the way we talk. It's cable with a ticker as Conan [O'Brien] would say.' Quintanilla added that it was 'real people doing live TV' as he tried to steer the conversation back to the topic at hand. But Cramer continued to apologize, even joking to Faber that, 'I'm done. I think I'm out of here.' 'No you're fine,' Faber insisted. 'You want me to say one?' Cramer, though, said it was OK as he tried to explain his actions. 'No, I just feel like, enough with the rate cut and the economy's booming.' The longtime anchor also took to X to 'apologize to all viewers' of the show. 'I was too effusive in making my point about the great economy we have,' he wrote. Cramer's flamboyant remarks came just one day after Trump announced he had reached a 'very powerful' trade deal with the European Union that would lower barriers to U.S. exports and bring new European investments into the U.S. 'We wanted to rebalance the trade relations,' said EU Commission Chair Ursula von der Leyen, confirming the agreement while sitting alongside Trump. Under the agreement, European Union countries would purchase $750 billion of energy from the U.S., and provide an additional $600 billion in U.S. investments. Most European Union goods imported into the United States would also be subject to a 15 percent tariff. Trump called it 'a very powerful deal' as well as 'a very big deal.
Fox News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
CNBC anchor apologizes after saying F word on broadcast
CNBC's Jim Cramer quickly apologized after saying the "F word" during a broadcast of "Squawk on the Street" on Monday.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Anthony Anderson 'Regrets' If 2003 Lindsay Lohan Interview 'Intended as Comedy' Was in 'Poor Taste'
Anthony Anderson is apologizing for a 2003 interview with a then-17-year-old Lindsay Lohan that has resurfaced to backlash on social media in recent days. In the clip, when Anderson guest hosted The Sharon Osbourne Show, the comedian makes a number of comments that are being criticized on social media. In particular, after Lohan references that she's a minor by saying she's 'illegal, for people that are old,' Anderson says, 'Some men like them young. We ain't gonna mention no names, but I'm one of them.' He then laughs. More from The Hollywood Reporter Lindsay Lohan Wants to Do "Some More Serious, Dramatic Roles" After 'Freakier Friday' 'Parent Trap' Stars Lindsay Lohan, Lisa Ann Walter, Elaine Hendrix Reunite at 'Freakier Friday' Premiere 'Waiting for Britney Spears': Behind the Scenes of Her Infamous Summit With Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan In a statement obtained by People, a rep for Anderson says, 'This interview was clearly intended as comedy. He regrets if the humor was in poor taste and maintains the utmost respect for Lindsay. Any implication to the contrary is both inaccurate and potentially defamatory.' The comments about Lohan's age come after she talks about how she recently moved in with fellow Disney star and friend Raven-Symoné. He asks Lohan about their living situation and how they're adjusting as roommates, and gives her a pink satin pillow with his face on it, after she references her decor. He then asks: 'What gentlemen will be at the new pad with you and Raven-Symoné?' 'No one. I don't have a boyfriend,' Lohan says, before Anderson adds: 'She's single, but looking!' It's here that Lohan explains her age and Anderson replies with the 'like them young' remark, after which he laughs. Later, throwing to a commercial break, Anderson highlights that Freaky Friday is out on DVD that day, and jokes, 'right now, we're about to get our freak on' as he appears to give her a hug as she covers her mouth with her hand. Elsewhere in the interview, Anderson recalls how his kids enjoy watching her in Parent Trap and marvels that despite her 'sophistication' she's 'only 17.' They also talk about her learning to drive and growing up on Long Island and her then-upcoming movie Mean Girls as well as their respective awkward run-ins with Osbourne and Dyan Cannon, in Anderson's case. The interview has resurfaced as Lohan is promoting her Freaky Friday sequel, Freakier Friday, which sees the actress reunite with co-star Jamie Lee Curtis. Freakier Friday hits theaters on Aug. 8. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
