Michael Oher, former NFL player and the inspiration behind the 2009 film "The Blind Side", has had his conservatorship agreement with the Tuohys, a Memphis couple who took him in when he was in high school, terminated by a Tennessee judge. Oher had filed a lawsuit requesting the conservatorship be ended, claiming he had been misled to believe he had been adopted and that the Tuohys had used his name, image and likeness without his permission. The judge terminated the agreement but did not provide any further details, leaving the future of the case uncertain.
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Christopher Worrell, a member of the far-right Proud Boys group, was apprehended by the FBI in Central Naples, Florida on Thursday after being on the run for more than a month. He was found with night-vision goggles, $4,000 in cash, and survivalist gear in his home. The FBI updated their wanted poster to reflect his arrest, and he is now awaiting sentencing for his role in the 2021 attack on the Capitol.
Michigan judge has ruled that 17-year-old Ethan Crumbley, the Oxford High School shooter, can be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. During the Miller hearing, experts clashed over Crumbley's mental health and witnesses described the tragic day in 2021 in sharp detail. The sentencing hearing on Dec. 8 will provide an opportunity for the families of the victims to share their stories and seek closure.
On Thursday morning, an iconic 200-300 year old Sycamore Gap Tree located in Northumberland, England was discovered toppled over. The tree, known as the Robin Hood Tree due to its memorable role in the 1991 film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves", has sparked outrage among locals and conservationists. A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the incident and police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
At least 52 people were killed and nearly 70 others were injured in a powerful bomb explosion near a mosque in Mastung, Pakistan on Friday. The blast occurred during a rally celebrating the birthday of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, with TV footage and videos on the social media showing an open area near the mosque strewn with the shoes of the dead and wounded. The Pakistani government has condemned the attack and has vowed to investigate the incident and take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of its citizens.
Federal authorities have arrested Felix Herrera Garcia in connection with a drug mill in the Bronx, New York City, where 13 kilos of fentanyl were found. Three other people have also been charged, including the owner of the Divino Niño day care center, where a 1-year-old boy died after being exposed to fentanyl. The DEA is continuing to investigate the case and is urging anyone with information to contact them, as they work to combat the spread of illegal drugs and raise awareness of the dangers of fentanyl in the area.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is bringing a $250 million civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization, calling former President Donald Trump and his three oldest children to the stand next week. Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, is also on the witness list. The Trump Organization has denied any wrongdoing and accused the New York Attorney General's office of pursuing a politically motivated case. The trial is scheduled to begin on Monday and is expected to last several weeks.
Tesla is facing a lawsuit from the EEOC for allegedly tolerating racial harassment of its Black employees for at least eight years. The lawsuit claims that White employees have been using slurs and epithets openly in high-traffic work areas, creating a hostile work environment. The EEOC is seeking back pay, compensatory damages, and an injunction to prevent future discrimination and harassment.