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Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE What happened to Britain's fattest teenager: Georgia Davis, who weighed 63st and had to be cut out of her home twice, has undergone an incredible transformation
She was Britain's fattest teenager, weighing an incredible 63st in her late teens. Then she suffered the double heatbreak of losing her mum and pet dog. But now Georgia Davis is 'happier than she's been for years', having moved from her specially adapted flat and lost 'quite a bit of weight', a friend and former neighbour revealed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Justice found for victim of vicious dog attack in Manoa
MANOA, Hawaii (KHON2) — An Oahu dog owner thought she would never get justice after her beloved pet was killed in a dog attack in 2024, but that has changed after some persistence and attention. A walk in a Manoa Park turned deadly for Emogene Yoshimura's Bichon, Kiki, when a large unleashed dog attacked in 2024. Beloved dog slain in Manoa attack: 'It could have been a child!' 'He came out of his yard, chased us, knocked me to the ground and he bit Kiki on her neck and punctured her trachea,' Yoshimura said. The case was initially dismissed, but was reopened after attention was brought to the issue in 2024. Yoshimura was awarded restitution that included all expenses for her new Bishon puppy, Calia, paid for by the owner of the dangerous dog after a court ruling in April 2025. 'It was such a nightmare when I lost Kiki. And I had nightmares about every night until this one appeared,' Yoshimura said. 'It was a nightmare experience and I hope no one ever has to live through that again.' Check out more news from around Hawaii Emogene said that she will never walk around the park again with her new pup and while the restitution will not bring Kiki back, she hopes her story will serve as encouragement for other victims to come forward and file a police report if they have gone through a similar situation. A new law to increase punishments for owners of dangerous dogs will take effect on July 1, but the Hawaiian Humane Society said the community has to be the initiator. 'Really, you need to be your own advocate because we're not at a point yet, where the system in and of itself takes these cases seriously,' said Hawaiian Humane Society Community Engagement Director Steph Kendrick. 'Think about the community and make that report.' Oahu woman still seeking justice months after brutal dog attack HHS had a message for owners who like to walk their dog off-leash. 'It does not matter how 'friendly' your dog is, it does not matter how 'friendly' the on leash dog is. You are threatening that dog,' Kendrick said. Yoshimura's legal battle paid off and resulted in a bit of closure and a new companion. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 'It's important to advocate for justice because even though Kiki will never come back, at least I have the satisfaction of knowing she won her court case,' Yoshimura said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aussie pop star Tones and I is charged over deadly dog attack - after her American bulldog escaped their $7m mansion and tore the neighbour's cavoodle to shreds
Aussie pop sensation Tones and I's dog has been put down after he killed a cavoodle by biting it on the neck and refusing to let go. The 32-year-old singer's American bulldog 'Boss' escaped her $7million mansion on the Mornington Peninsula in November last year and attacked her neighbour's dog. Boss was euthanized. On Thursday, Dromana Magistrates' Court ordered the singer, whose name is Toni Elizabeth Watson, to pay a $3000 fine and the council's costs, The Herald Sun reported. The court heard that Watson's neighbour, Wayne Schultz, was walking his two cavoodles when he spotted her chocolate Labrador Charlie stuck outside the electric gates. He called out to Watson's friend Tahlia as she arrived at the property and, as she opened the gate, Boss escaped, the magistrate heard. Boss bit one of Mr Schultz's cavoodles on the neck and would not let go. Mr Schultz, Watson's husband Jason 'Jimmy' Bedford and a bystander were forced to intervene and separate the two dogs. The elderly cavoodle died as a result of its injuries. 'The victim's family are devastated by the loss of their family pet and the manner in which the dog died in front of them,' prosecutor Colin McLean told the court. Mr Schultz was injured, with a bite on his knee and a bruised eye. The stranger's hand was fractured when he hit the bulldog while trying to separate the dogs. Watson was at home in the shower at the time. The court also heard that she wept with her neighbours on the night of the attack. The neighbours reportedly didn't accept her offer to pay for the cavoodle's cremation due to the fact the dog was 17-years-old. Daily Mail Australia has contacted Watson's team for comment. The pop star did not front court as she's currently in the US recording an album but was represented by barrister Cameron Scott. Bedford, whom she married in a secret ceremony in Bali in 2023, also attended court. Mr Scott told the court the musician had accepted responsibility and took the matter 'very seriously'. She was ordered to pay a fine for failing to securely confine two dogs and for not re-registering the American bulldog. Tones and I rose to fame from humble beginnings, starting her career busking. Her debut single Johnny Run Away was a hit and, on the back of that success, hit single Dance Monkey broke records and catapulted her to stardom. Dance Monkey hit a staggering three billion streams on Spotify in 2024, making her the first female artist in the world to achieve the mega streaming milestone. She took to Instagram to mark the achievement with a portrait of herself alongside the caption: 'The first female in the WORLD.' The hit is one of the most successful songs in Australian pop music history. Watson previously revealed she wrote the song while living in a van and 'playing music on the street'. Her life has since transformed, with the $7.08million mansion in Mount Eliza her fourth home. The stunning state-of-the-art property, bought by Watson in 2021, features a basement lounge, pool and spa, and marble kitchen complete with a $150,000 oven. The five-bedroom, five-bathroom mansion sits across two levels, and also features a tennis court, sunken fire pit and bar. There are also colour-changing light fixtures in the basement, a 3000-bottle wine cellar, wine lounge and underwater views of the pool.
News.com.au
29-05-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Australian singer Tones and I fined over dog attack that saw 17-year-old cavoodle torn apart
Australian pop star Tones and I has been in court after her American Bulldog attacked and killed a 17-year-old cavoodle. The incident took place while the singer, real name Toni Elizabeth Watson, was in the shower at her $7 million home in the Mornington Peninsula in November last year. As a result of the attack, she was forced to have her dog, named Boss, euthanised and was fined by the local council, reported Herald Sun. Watson's neighbour and owner of the elderly dog that was killed, Wayne Schultz, said he was on a walk with his two cavoodles when he spotted one of Watson's other dogs, a labrador named Charlie, unable to get back into the singer's home because the gate was shut. Watson's friend Tahlia arrived at the star's home and Schultz called over to let her know Charlie, the dog, was outside. Tahlia opened the gate to retrieve the Labrador and inadvertently let the American Bulldog escape, and launch the attack by biting down hard on the elderly dog's neck. It eventually took three people, Schultz, a passer-by who spotted the commotion and Watson's own husband, Jason Bedford to stop the attack. The elderly dog died while still held in the jaws of Watson's American Bulldog. The attack also led to Schultz sustaining an eye injury and a bite wound on his knee, while the passer-by who helped stop the attack received a fractured hand. . 'The victim's family are devastated by the loss of their family pet and the manner in which the dog died in front of them,' Mornington Peninsula Shire prosecutor Colin McLean told the Dromana Magistrates' Court on Thursday. It was later revealed in court that the pop singer had visited Schultz's home in the hours after the attack where they both cried before she offered to pay for any funeral-related costs, which the couple declined. Watson did not show up in court due to being in the US to record her forthcoming album. However, her husband did attend. As a result of the attack, Watson was ordered to pay a $3000 fine for failing to securely confine two dogs and for not re-registering the American bulldog. She also was ordered to pay the council's costs. It was a civil matter and the singer is not facing criminal charges.
The Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Brooklyn Beckham's wife Nicola Peltz to be grilled by lawyers amid devastating family feud
BROOKLYN Beckham's wife Nicola Peltz is to be grilled by lawyers amid a devastating family feud. The actress, 30, will reportedly provide evidence in a deposition in connection with a lawsuit she brought for the death of her dog Nala. 4 4 4 The couple's beloved Chihuahua fell ill and passed away after a trip to the groomers last year. Nicola would then file a lawsuit against Houndspa in the Supreme Court of the State of New York in Westchester County. Per court documents seen by InTouch Weekly, a judge has called for the actress' presence before October 30. The lawsuit placed blame against dog groomer Jony Ceballos - whom, according to TMZ, Nicola alleged has a history of "intentional and malicious abuse of dogs." The star further alleged how Nala was left injured and in severe physical distress following a routine grooming in Houndspa's mobile van. Houndspa have denied all the allegations of wrongdoing. Meanwhile, Jony Ceballos denied having played a role in the dog's death, with his lawyer arguing Nicola was 'liable for her comparative negligence.' Nicola will reportedly have to authorise the release of medical records concerning the pooch's death. It's thought all parties involved will be involved in the deposition. The U.S. Sun has approached Nicola's representatives for comment. According to MailOnline, veterinary records suggest Nala had neurological problems, fluid lungs and a rapid heart rate prior to her death. Beckhams fear there's no way back with Brooklyn after his latest move in bitter feud 'drove dagger through their hearts' Although the exact cause for these symptoms remains unknown at this time. This latest update comes amid a deepening "family feud" between the couple and Brooklyn's parents. Brooklyn, 26, and billionaire heiress Nicola, 30, allegedly suffered a rift with his family after the couple snubbed David's 50th birthday bash earlier this month. David and Victoria reportedly feared there may be no way back for them and their son after he declared he "would always choose" wife Nicola. It came as Brooklyn shared a video online of him and Nicola, riding on his motorbike, telling his 16.3 million followers: 'My whole world. I will love you forever. I always choose you baby.' Those close to the Beckhams said the message seemed 'very pointed' A source added: 'It shows how much this situation with his family has escalated. "It's very sad for everyone involved, especially David and Victoria who love him very much. This isn't the Brooklyn his family knows and loves. 'This post was like a dagger to their hearts but they will always be there for Brooklyn.' Brooklyn added of his wife Nicola: 'You're the most amazing person I know. Me and you forever baby.' She responded: 'I've always got you baby.'
