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Judge throws out sexual assault charges against California surgeon and girlfriend

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:25 GMT

A Newport Beach surgeon and his girlfriend who drew international headlines after local prosecutors accused them of drugging and raping seven women will not face trial on any sexual assault-related charges, a judge ruled on Friday, July 7, effectively gutting a case that had already been drastically pared back to focus on only two alleged victims amid years of political controversy.While lesser drug possession, gun and poisoning-related charges remain, Orange County Superior Court Judge Michael Leversen on Friday morning ruled there isn’t enough evidence to support the allegations of drugging and assault with intent to commit a sexual offense that comprised the heart of the criminal case against Grant Robicheaux and Cerissa Riley and led to years of courtroom debate over whether the pair are “swingers” or predators.Prosecutors argued that testimony showed two women — referred to in court proceedings by the pseudonyms Jane Doe 1 and 2 — met Robicheaux and Riley on separate occasions ...

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida federal prison

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:25 GMT

By MIKE BALSAMO | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another incarcerated person at a federal prison in Florida.Two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press the attack happened Sunday at United States Penitentiary Coleman in Florida. The people said he was in stable condition Monday.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Judge throws out sexual assault charges against California surgeon and girlfriend Crime and Public Safety | Missing 14-year-old California girl found at Camp Pendleton; Marine taken into custody Crime and Public Safety | Public’s help sought in identifying man who groped teen in Mountain View Crime and Public Safety | ‘We kill snitches’: East Bay man gets 6 years for assaults on four women Crime and Public Safety | ‘...

Man convicted of the 1977 Monterey County killing of 4 family members denied parole again

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:25 GMT

SALINAS – The California Board of Parole, represented by two parole commissioners, denied parole for Harold Bicknell, who was convicted of the 1977 murders of four family members in Seaside.Despite multiple confessions, in varying environments, including detailed testimony under oath at juvenile proceedings against his co-participant, Bicknell claims to be innocent. The two commissioners found the denial implausible, according to a press release from the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. On July 5, the panel agreed and denied Bicknell parole for three years.On Aug. 9, 1977, Bicknell (then 19) and his pregnant girlfriend (then 14) arrived at the home of Bicknell’s grandmother, Josephine Smith, 66, who lived with her 28-year-old daughter, Suzanne Harris (Bicknell’s maternal aunt), her 15-year-old granddaughter Renee Ferguson (Bicknell’s cousin) and her 6-year-old granddaughter Rachel Harris (Bicknell’s cousin).Bicknell confronted his cousin Renee, seemingly about Renee expos...

Point Reyes’ Greenpicker Trail keeps the promise of its name

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:25 GMT

Whether your eye naturally seeks out the deep green of a conifer or the fresh brightness of new growth or something in between, Greenpicker Trail has the green for you. Thanks to abundant fog enveloping Inverness Ridge, which Greenpicker traverses, the trail also takes users through a fantastical world of forest and fern that lifts the spirits as the path climbs upward to the aptly named Firtop.To enjoy the seven-mile Greenpicker/Stewart Loop, start at the Five Brooks Trailhead just off Highway 1. Take the wide and generously proportioned Stewart Trail upward about 1.2 miles. Along the way, watch for wildlife, including what seemed to be an entire village of chipmunks searching for snacks in the trailside grasses. When you reach the fork offering a choice between Stewart and Greenpicker, take Greenpicker to the right, a single track clearly marking a road less traveled.The Greenpicker hike features a fantastical world of forest and fern. Photo by Emily WillinghamAlong the path ...

Rope looped like noose found hanging in downtown Santa Cruz

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:25 GMT

SANTA CRUZ — On the heels of citywide efforts to celebrate Juneteenth and bring together community around a vandalized Black Lives Matter street mural, a rope looped like a noose was left hanging downtown around the July Fourth holiday.Screenshot of a rope tied to a downtown Santa Cruz street signal July 4, symbolic of a noose. (La’Sundra McGowan — Contributed) Santa Cruz resident La’Sundra McGowan was walking home from the grocery store around 1 p.m. Tuesday when she noticed the rope, tied to a pedestrian walk signal post at the corner of Pacific Avenue and Front Street. It was a busy day downtown, but no one was around her at the moment McGowan realized what she was seeing. It was the second time she had walked past it, herself.McGowan, at first, said she was about to keep walking by. Then, on impulse, she stopped, backed up and recorded a 9-second video of the hanging rope, with the Town Clock and its rippling American flag in the background. She later posted the video to im...

Man accused of killing hostage in Roseville park is on the loose after escaping from hospital

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:25 GMT

ROSEVILLE — Police are searching for a man accused of murder who fled from a hospital in a Sacramento suburb early Sunday.Eric Abril. (Placer County Sheriff’s Office) In April, Eric Abril, 35, was arrested in the shooting of a California Highway Patrol officer and two hostages, killing one, in a park in Roseville, according to police.On Thursday, Abril was taken to the Sutter Roseville Medical Center in an ambulance. According to the Sacramento Bee, he was to be treated for seizures.He escaped from the hospital around 3 a.m. Sunday. According to the Bee, he was pursued by a sheriff’s deputy as he ran down a flight of stairs and disappeared into the night. Authorities gave no details of how he managed to get away; the Placer County sheriff’s office said he was not shackled when he fled.At 3:39 a.m., Abril was seen on security video in a Rocklin neighborhood about a 2-mile walk from the hospital, Roseville police said. At that time, he was shirtless and had on o...

24-year-old man killed in crash in Germantown

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:25 GMT

A 24-year-old man who was riding a motorcycle died after colliding with a vehicle in Germantown, Maryland, on Sunday according to Montgomery County police.It happened near the intersection of Milestone Manor Lane and Frederick Road on the outskirts of Ridge Road Recreational Park just after 6 p.m., police told WTOP.Crash investigators believe a black motorcycle and a white Toyota Prius collided in the intersection, seriously injuring the 24-year-old motorcyclist. First responders took him to an area hospital, where police said he died.Officials said they plan to release details and the identity of the motorcyclist.Police are still investigating what caused the vehicles to collide.Below is a map where the collision took place:Source

Today in Sports – Serena Williams becomes oldest winner of Wimbledon Title in Open era at age 33

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:25 GMT

July 111914 — Babe Ruth makes his major league pitching debut for the Boston Red Sox against Cleveland, getting the 4-3 victory over the Indians.1950 — Red Schoendienst hits a home run in the 14th inning to give the NL a 4-3 victory in the All-Star game.1967 — Tony Perez homers in the 15th inning off Catfish Hunter to give the National League a 2-1 win in the longest game in All-Star history.1979 — Renaldo Nehemiah of the United States sets a Pan American Games record in the 110 hurdles with a time of 13.20 seconds.1981 — Britain’s Sebastian Coe breaks his own world record in the 1,000-meter run with a time of 2:12.18 in a meet in Oslo, Norway. Seven runners shatter the 3-minute, 51-second barrier in the mile led by Steve Ovett at 3:49.25. Steve Scott finishes third and sets an American record in 3:49.68.1982 — FIFA World Cup Final, Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain: Italy beats West Germany, 3-1 in front of 90,000.1985 — Nolan Ryan of the Houston Astros becomes the first pitcher in ...

Sports on TV for Tuesday, July 11

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:25 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsTuesday, July 11CYCLING6:55 a.m.PEACOCK — UCI: The Tour de France, Stage 10, 104 miles, Vulcania to Issoire, FranceMLB BASEBALL6 p.m.MLBN — 2023 All-Star Batting Practice: From Seattle8 p.m.FOX — MLB All-Star Game: National League vs. American League, SeattleNBA BASKETBALL6 p.m.ESPNU — Summer League: Brooklyn vs. Milwaukee, Las Vegas6:30 p.m.NBATV — Summer League: Houston vs. Oklahoma City, Las Vegas8 p.m.ESPN2 — Summer League: Phoenix vs. New Orleans, Las Vegas8:30 p.m.NBATV — Summer League: Portland vs. Charlotte, Las Vegas10 p.m.ESPN2 — Summer League: Chicago vs. Sacramento, Las Vegas10:30 p.m.NBATV — Summer League: Washington vs. San Antonio, Las VegasSOCCER (MEN’S)3 p.m.FS2 — CPL: Pacific FC at HFX Wanderers FCTENNIS8 a.m.ESPN — ATP/WTA: Wimbledon, Quarterfinals, LondonESPN2 — ATP/WTA: Wimbledon, Quarterfinals, London12 p.m.ESPN — ATP/WTA: Wimbledon, Quarterfinals, LondonESPN2 — ATP/WTA: Wimbledon, Quarterfinals, Lon...

Review: ‘Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS’ gives singular access to the world’s biggest band

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:25 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS” by Myeongseok Kang and BTS (Flatiron Books)Like most releases from the world’s biggest band, the debut memoir from the seven-member K-pop group BTS, “Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS”, was a smashing success from moment the public learned of an anonymous, forthcoming text.But unlike most BTS drops, the 544-page book became a bestseller before the subject matter was even revealed, thanks in large part to Taylor Swift fans.In May, a listing for “4C Untitled Flatiron Nonfiction Summer 2023” inspired online speculation from Swift’s cohort: an author and title was going to be revealed on June 13, and they believed the popstar was leaving them numerical easter eggs, or hints, as she often does in her rollout campaigns. Thirteen is Swift’s favorite number. The page count, 544, when added individually, equals 13, like in the equation 5 + 4 + 4 = 13.But there was a more obvious connection to be made. June 13, 2013 was the da...