23 mins. ago
Police have been called to Perez Hilton's Miami home after he shared what appeared to be a self-harm video to TikTok.
Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Tuesday night that they had received "multiple calls" of "an individual livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media" and dispatched deputies to investigate.
Officers spoke with Hilton's family members who were on the scene and ultimately decided to "tactfully disengage" while continuing to "monitor the situation" after confirming the celebrity blogger was alone inside.
"In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritise de-escalation by creating time, distance and opportunities for communication," the Sheriff's Office shared in a statement to Page Six.
"Unless there is an immediate threat to others, slowing the situation and utilising crisis intervention techniques can reduce the likelihood of a suicide-by-cop encounter and minimise the risk of injury to the individual, deputies and the public," the statement continued.
Hilton had reportedly appeared on the livestream naked, bloodied and distressed. The video was reportedly available on TikTok for around 30 minutes before it was taken down, and his account has since been suspended.
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Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Tuesday night that they had received "multiple calls" of "an individual livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media" and dispatched deputies to investigate.
Officers spoke with Hilton's family members who were on the scene and ultimately decided to "tactfully disengage" while continuing to "monitor the situation" after confirming the celebrity blogger was alone inside.
"In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritise de-escalation by creating time, distance and opportunities for communication," the Sheriff's Office shared in a statement to Page Six.
"Unless there is an immediate threat to others, slowing the situation and utilising crisis intervention techniques can reduce the likelihood of a suicide-by-cop encounter and minimise the risk of injury to the individual, deputies and the public," the statement continued.
Hilton had reportedly appeared on the livestream naked, bloodied and distressed. The video was reportedly available on TikTok for around 30 minutes before it was taken down, and his account has since been suspended.
#harm
36 mins. ago
Deputies from the Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office have been dispatched to the Miami home of Perez Hilton after the blogger appeared to self-harm during a disturbing livestream on Tuesday.
The Sheriff's Office told Entertainment Weekly that the video prompted multiple calls to local police, who then visited Hilton's home, spoke with family members who were on the scene, and confirmed that Hilton was alone inside. They have since "tactically disengaged" with Hilton, and continue to monitor the situation.
"In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication," the statement read.
"Unless there is an immediate threat to others, slowing the situation and utilizing crisis intervention techniques can reduce the likelihood of a suicide-by-cop encounter and minimize the risk of injury to the individual, deputies, and the public," wrote Argemis "AC" Colome, an officer with the Public Affairs Office.
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to a representative for Hilton for comment.
#office #weekly #public
The Sheriff's Office told Entertainment Weekly that the video prompted multiple calls to local police, who then visited Hilton's home, spoke with family members who were on the scene, and confirmed that Hilton was alone inside. They have since "tactically disengaged" with Hilton, and continue to monitor the situation.
"In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication," the statement read.
"Unless there is an immediate threat to others, slowing the situation and utilizing crisis intervention techniques can reduce the likelihood of a suicide-by-cop encounter and minimize the risk of injury to the individual, deputies, and the public," wrote Argemis "AC" Colome, an officer with the Public Affairs Office.
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to a representative for Hilton for comment.
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40 mins. ago
Miami authorities on Aug. 4 responded to the home of Perez Hilton after multiple reports alleged the podcaster was seen harming himself on a TikTok livestream.
A disturbing but unverified video circulating online appears to show the celebrity blogger, 48, nude and covered in what seems to be blood while exhibiting signs of distress and holding a sharp item.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed that authorities responded to several calls about a person who was live streaming acts of self-harm on social media. Deputies arrived at Hilton's home and spoke to family members on scene to confirm he was alone inside, police said Aug 4.
Law enforcement authorities have tactically disengaged at this time "while continuing to monitor the situation and providing the needed support to his family," the sheriff's office told USA TODAY.
"In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication," the sheriff's statement reads.
#home
A disturbing but unverified video circulating online appears to show the celebrity blogger, 48, nude and covered in what seems to be blood while exhibiting signs of distress and holding a sharp item.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed that authorities responded to several calls about a person who was live streaming acts of self-harm on social media. Deputies arrived at Hilton's home and spoke to family members on scene to confirm he was alone inside, police said Aug 4.
Law enforcement authorities have tactically disengaged at this time "while continuing to monitor the situation and providing the needed support to his family," the sheriff's office told USA TODAY.
"In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication," the sheriff's statement reads.
#home
50 mins. ago
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton prompted a response from Florida law enforcement on Tuesday evening after livestreaming what appeared to be acts of self-harm from his Miami home, according to local authorities.
A video viewed by Mediaite showed Hilton cutting himself with a large knife in multiple places on his body.
At one point in the livestream, Hilton said, "I'm committing suicide." The stream then ended.
The Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office told Newsweek it received "multiple calls" reporting that an individual was broadcasting acts of self-harm online. Deputies responded to Hilton's residence, where they spoke with family members outside the home and determined Hilton was alone inside.
Rather than immediately force an encounter, deputies opted to "tactically disengage" while continuing to monitor the situation.
#hilton #harm
A video viewed by Mediaite showed Hilton cutting himself with a large knife in multiple places on his body.
At one point in the livestream, Hilton said, "I'm committing suicide." The stream then ended.
The Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office told Newsweek it received "multiple calls" reporting that an individual was broadcasting acts of self-harm online. Deputies responded to Hilton's residence, where they spoke with family members outside the home and determined Hilton was alone inside.
Rather than immediately force an encounter, deputies opted to "tactically disengage" while continuing to monitor the situation.
#hilton #harm
51 mins. ago
On Tuesday, social media feeds were flooded with users shocked after allegedly witnessing celebrity blogger Perez Hilton live-streaming acts of self-harm on TikTok. The video on the social media platform appears to have since been taken down.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed to Rolling Stone that it received multiple calls regarding an individual who was live-streaming acts of self-harm on social media and that deputies located the individual's residence, who was alone inside. The Sheriff's Office confirmed that Hilton was involved in the incident and said officers spoke with family members on scene.
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The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed to Rolling Stone that it received multiple calls regarding an individual who was live-streaming acts of self-harm on social media and that deputies located the individual's residence, who was alone inside. The Sheriff's Office confirmed that Hilton was involved in the incident and said officers spoke with family members on scene.
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52 mins. ago
Perez Hilton appeared to harm himself during a TikTok livestream Tuesday evening, prompting Miami authorities to visit the blogger's residence.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office shared Tuesday that an alleged TikTok livestream appearing to show the celebrity blogger harming himself prompted "multiple calls" from concerned viewers to law enforcement. The Sheriff's Office noted that they responded to the scene, where they were spoke with Hilton's family members and chose to "tactically disengage" while continuing to monitor the situation.
"In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication," the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office told media in a statement. "Unless there is an immediate threat to others, slowing the situation and utilizing crisis intervention techniques can reduce the likelihood of a suicide-by-cop encounter and minimize the risk of injury to the individual, deputies and the public."
Representatives for Hilton and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to TheWrap's request for comment.
The video in-question – which has since been taken down along with Hilton's TikTok account being suspended – reportedly showed the online personality cutting himself.
#TikTok #dade
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office shared Tuesday that an alleged TikTok livestream appearing to show the celebrity blogger harming himself prompted "multiple calls" from concerned viewers to law enforcement. The Sheriff's Office noted that they responded to the scene, where they were spoke with Hilton's family members and chose to "tactically disengage" while continuing to monitor the situation.
"In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication," the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office told media in a statement. "Unless there is an immediate threat to others, slowing the situation and utilizing crisis intervention techniques can reduce the likelihood of a suicide-by-cop encounter and minimize the risk of injury to the individual, deputies and the public."
Representatives for Hilton and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to TheWrap's request for comment.
The video in-question – which has since been taken down along with Hilton's TikTok account being suspended – reportedly showed the online personality cutting himself.
#TikTok #dade
1 hr. ago
Warning: This post contains discussions of self-harm.
Police in Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office responded to the home of Perez Hilton after the celebrity blogger and reality television alum was seen in a highly disturbing video, wherein he appeared to be nude and slashing at his own body with a knife while covered in blood.
In a statement provided to TV Insider, the MDSO's public information office confirmed the incident on Tuesday (August 4) night after the graphic video was shared by others who witnessed the stream.
"The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office received multiple calls regarding an individual who was live-streaming acts of self-harm on social media. Deputies quickly located the individual's residence, where they spoke with family members on scene, and he was confirmed alone inside," the statement reads.
"In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication," the statement continues.
#deputies #police
Police in Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office responded to the home of Perez Hilton after the celebrity blogger and reality television alum was seen in a highly disturbing video, wherein he appeared to be nude and slashing at his own body with a knife while covered in blood.
In a statement provided to TV Insider, the MDSO's public information office confirmed the incident on Tuesday (August 4) night after the graphic video was shared by others who witnessed the stream.
"The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office received multiple calls regarding an individual who was live-streaming acts of self-harm on social media. Deputies quickly located the individual's residence, where they spoke with family members on scene, and he was confirmed alone inside," the statement reads.
"In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication," the statement continues.
#deputies #police
18 hours ago
A husband and wife found dead inside their North Carolina home are believed to have died in a murder-suicide, investigators say.
Stephen Larnell Willetts and Tracey Parker Willetts were both found shot dead inside their Wilmington, North Carolina, home on Thursday.
The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office said, "Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, detectives believe this to be a murder-suicide in which the wife fatally shot her husband before taking her own life."
Stephen and Tracey Willetts were found shot dead inside their Wilmington, North Carolina, home in what deputies are calling a murder-suicide.
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Stephen Larnell Willetts and Tracey Parker Willetts were both found shot dead inside their Wilmington, North Carolina, home on Thursday.
The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office said, "Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, detectives believe this to be a murder-suicide in which the wife fatally shot her husband before taking her own life."
Stephen and Tracey Willetts were found shot dead inside their Wilmington, North Carolina, home in what deputies are calling a murder-suicide.
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3 days ago
Newly released body camera and surveillance footage shows a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy being stabbed within seconds of arriving at a call about an armed man before deputies opened fire, fatally shooting the suspect.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday released body camera and surveillance video from the June 20 incident in a Lancaster parking lot that left a deputy wounded and 23-year-old Robert Castro shot. Castro died after the shooting.
The incident began with a 911 caller reporting a man wielding multiple knives in public.
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"Hey, I just want to make a report of a guy with some knives ... swinging them in public," the caller told a dispatcher.
#angeles #camera
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday released body camera and surveillance video from the June 20 incident in a Lancaster parking lot that left a deputy wounded and 23-year-old Robert Castro shot. Castro died after the shooting.
The incident began with a 911 caller reporting a man wielding multiple knives in public.
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"Hey, I just want to make a report of a guy with some knives ... swinging them in public," the caller told a dispatcher.
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4 days ago
MILWAUKEE (AP) — CBS NFL ****** yst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle when he was stopped by police last week and later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, authorities said.
According to one of three citations released by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the "open bottle of an alcoholic beverage" was discovered in the passenger's side of Romo's black Jeep during an inventory before it was towed.
Another citation said police stopped Romo on Interstate 43 on July 23 after he was seen passing cars in a gore area, which separates interstate traffic from cars entering from an on-ramp. Police said Romo questioned what a gore area was during the stop.
Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, booked and released. Court records show Romo was later cited for refusing "to take test for intoxication after arrest." He has a court appearance scheduled for Sept. 21.
According to body camera footage released earlier this week, Romo told deputies he had been coming from a golf course and was on his way "to visit grandma and grandpa" when he was stopped.
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According to one of three citations released by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the "open bottle of an alcoholic beverage" was discovered in the passenger's side of Romo's black Jeep during an inventory before it was towed.
Another citation said police stopped Romo on Interstate 43 on July 23 after he was seen passing cars in a gore area, which separates interstate traffic from cars entering from an on-ramp. Police said Romo questioned what a gore area was during the stop.
Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, booked and released. Court records show Romo was later cited for refusing "to take test for intoxication after arrest." He has a court appearance scheduled for Sept. 21.
According to body camera footage released earlier this week, Romo told deputies he had been coming from a golf course and was on his way "to visit grandma and grandpa" when he was stopped.
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7 days ago
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has released a series of videos of NFL broadcaster and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's arrest in Milwaukee last week.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel filed a public records request for the footage shortly after he was taken into custody on July 23.
In the videos, captured on body cameras, the Burlington-reared Romo, 46, appears compliant, though at points seemed confused or unable to hear instructions deputies gave him during their OWI investigation.
A sheriff's office arrest report says Romo was pulled over driving southbound on Interstate 43 in Milwaukee shortly after 6 p.m. because of a bad lane change.
The deputy approached the driver's side of the black Jeep. Romo, who was alone in the vehicle, told the deputy he was coming from a golf tournament, the Wisconsin Amateur Championship golf event in West Bend, and heading to his grandparents' home.
#milwaukee #shortly #deputy
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel filed a public records request for the footage shortly after he was taken into custody on July 23.
In the videos, captured on body cameras, the Burlington-reared Romo, 46, appears compliant, though at points seemed confused or unable to hear instructions deputies gave him during their OWI investigation.
A sheriff's office arrest report says Romo was pulled over driving southbound on Interstate 43 in Milwaukee shortly after 6 p.m. because of a bad lane change.
The deputy approached the driver's side of the black Jeep. Romo, who was alone in the vehicle, told the deputy he was coming from a golf tournament, the Wisconsin Amateur Championship golf event in West Bend, and heading to his grandparents' home.
#milwaukee #shortly #deputy
8 days ago
Elijah Bieniemy, son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was arrested and faces three felony charges in relation to the alleged shooting of his mother.
Mia Bieniemy, Eric's wife, was shot in their family home on Sunday, July 26. Loudoun County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting in Ashburn, Virginia, where an adult female was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
She was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment for serious injuries. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said on Monday, July 27, Mia Bieniemy was in stable condition following the incident.
Here's the latest on the incident and what we know about the situation:
At approximately 7:32 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, Loudoun County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting in Ashburn, Virginia, where the Washington Commanders have their practice facility.
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Mia Bieniemy, Eric's wife, was shot in their family home on Sunday, July 26. Loudoun County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting in Ashburn, Virginia, where an adult female was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
She was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment for serious injuries. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said on Monday, July 27, Mia Bieniemy was in stable condition following the incident.
Here's the latest on the incident and what we know about the situation:
At approximately 7:32 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, Loudoun County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting in Ashburn, Virginia, where the Washington Commanders have their practice facility.
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11 days ago
Tony Romo has largely stayed out of the headlines since retiring from the NFL nearly a decade ago, but the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback is now making news for a very different reason.
The 46-year-old CBS Sports ******* yst was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI), according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. Romo was reportedly stopped while driving on southbound Interstate 43 after deputies observed signs of impaired driving. Authorities said he was unable to complete standard field sobriety tests before being taken into custody. He was later booked and released.
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The arrest marks the first known legal issue for Romo, who has maintained a relatively low profile since retiring from the NFL in 2017 and transitioning into broadcasting. As the lead NFL ******* yst for CBS Sports, he's become one of football's most recognizable television personalities, earning praise for his game ******* ysis after spending 14 seasons as quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys.
The incident reportedly happened while Romo was back in his home state of Wisconsin, where he grew up and has remained active in the golf community. According to reports, he had recently competed in the Wisconsin State Amateur golf tournament before his arrest.
#milwaukee
The 46-year-old CBS Sports ******* yst was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI), according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. Romo was reportedly stopped while driving on southbound Interstate 43 after deputies observed signs of impaired driving. Authorities said he was unable to complete standard field sobriety tests before being taken into custody. He was later booked and released.
Mega
The arrest marks the first known legal issue for Romo, who has maintained a relatively low profile since retiring from the NFL in 2017 and transitioning into broadcasting. As the lead NFL ******* yst for CBS Sports, he's become one of football's most recognizable television personalities, earning praise for his game ******* ysis after spending 14 seasons as quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys.
The incident reportedly happened while Romo was back in his home state of Wisconsin, where he grew up and has remained active in the golf community. According to reports, he had recently competed in the Wisconsin State Amateur golf tournament before his arrest.
#milwaukee
17 days ago
A 2-year-old boy is dead after he gained access to a gun in a Southern California home and shot himself, authorities said.
The child's mother, Jamaria Cobb, 20, and her boyfriend, Armand Bright, 52, were arrested for child abuse causing great bodily injury or death, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office.
The shooting happened on July 16 in Highland, California, a city of about 57,000 residents in San Bernardino County, about 65 miles east of Los Angeles.
Deputies were dispatched to the home at about 5:27 p.m. for reports of a 2-year-old who had been shot, the sheriff's office said.
They began life-saving measures on the child before emergency medical personnel responded and transported the child to a hospital, where he died soon after, officials said in a July 17 news release.
The child's mother, Jamaria Cobb, 20, and her boyfriend, Armand Bright, 52, were arrested for child abuse causing great bodily injury or death, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office.
The shooting happened on July 16 in Highland, California, a city of about 57,000 residents in San Bernardino County, about 65 miles east of Los Angeles.
Deputies were dispatched to the home at about 5:27 p.m. for reports of a 2-year-old who had been shot, the sheriff's office said.
They began life-saving measures on the child before emergency medical personnel responded and transported the child to a hospital, where he died soon after, officials said in a July 17 news release.
17 days ago
Palm Beach County authorities are asking women to come forward if they've had encounters with a Florida man who allegedly met victims through online dating platforms.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office made the request on July 14, five months after responding to a ***** ual battery investigation at a Florida hospital. The victim said she'd met her alleged attacker, Stephen Hakim, on Hinge. Detectives later matched Hakim's DNA to specimens found on the victim, according to court documents.
Toxicology testing detected multiple sleeping drugs in samples of the woman's blood and urine. She didn't take those substances, she told deputies.
Hakim, of Delray Beach, was arrested and charged with ***** ual ***** ault on July 8. He was released the next day on $25,000 bond. He has pleaded not guilty.
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The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office made the request on July 14, five months after responding to a ***** ual battery investigation at a Florida hospital. The victim said she'd met her alleged attacker, Stephen Hakim, on Hinge. Detectives later matched Hakim's DNA to specimens found on the victim, according to court documents.
Toxicology testing detected multiple sleeping drugs in samples of the woman's blood and urine. She didn't take those substances, she told deputies.
Hakim, of Delray Beach, was arrested and charged with ***** ual ***** ault on July 8. He was released the next day on $25,000 bond. He has pleaded not guilty.
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18 days ago
Speaker Mike Johnson suffered another humiliating political defeat at the hands of his own party on Thursday when he was forced to abandon plans to pass a veterans benefits bill designed to be one of the GOP's big legislative wins before the midterms.
Just minutes before the bill was slated to come to the floor, Johnson and his team were forced to pull it from the schedule as more than a half-dozen holdouts refused to back the measure.
The bill has been in trouble for weeks. It's been a major source of tension in the military community, with powerful groups like the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans opposed to the measure because it reduces certain disability coverage — while others, like the American Legion, have backed it.
But Johnson and his deputies decided to go ahead with the vote. On Thursday, those concerns persisted and Johnson attempted to salvage it at the eleventh hour, holding a meeting just off the floor with a group of GOP moderates who had concerns about the bill but they could not get the votes needed.
The defeat for Johnson is the latest in a string of complications for leadership. Only days earlier, Johnson had struck a truce with GOP hardliners to reopen the floor after they'd effectively seized control and prevented the speaker from moving key bills for two weeks. Now, they are leaving Washington on Thursday without a clear path forward on the veteran benefits bill.
Just minutes before the bill was slated to come to the floor, Johnson and his team were forced to pull it from the schedule as more than a half-dozen holdouts refused to back the measure.
The bill has been in trouble for weeks. It's been a major source of tension in the military community, with powerful groups like the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans opposed to the measure because it reduces certain disability coverage — while others, like the American Legion, have backed it.
But Johnson and his deputies decided to go ahead with the vote. On Thursday, those concerns persisted and Johnson attempted to salvage it at the eleventh hour, holding a meeting just off the floor with a group of GOP moderates who had concerns about the bill but they could not get the votes needed.
The defeat for Johnson is the latest in a string of complications for leadership. Only days earlier, Johnson had struck a truce with GOP hardliners to reopen the floor after they'd effectively seized control and prevented the speaker from moving key bills for two weeks. Now, they are leaving Washington on Thursday without a clear path forward on the veteran benefits bill.
19 days ago
Speaker Mike Johnson suffered another humiliating political defeat at the hands of his own party on Thursday when he was forced to abandon plans to pass a veterans benefits bill designed to be one of the GOP's big legislative wins before the midterms.
Just minutes before the bill was slated to come to the floor, Johnson and his team were forced to pull it from the schedule as more than a half-dozen holdouts refused to back the measure.
The bill has been in trouble for weeks. It's been a major source of tension in the military community, with powerful groups like the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans opposed to the measure because it reduces certain disability coverage — while others, like the American Legion, have backed it.
But Johnson and his deputies decided to go ahead with the vote. On Thursday, those concerns persisted and Johnson attempted to salvage it at the eleventh hour, holding a meeting just off the floor with a group of GOP moderates who had concerns about the bill but they could not get the votes needed.
The defeat for Johnson is the latest in a string of complications for leadership. Only days earlier, Johnson had struck a truce with GOP hardliners to reopen the floor after they'd effectively seized control and prevented the speaker from moving key bills for two weeks. Now, they are leaving Washington on Thursday without a clear path forward on the veteran benefits bill.
Just minutes before the bill was slated to come to the floor, Johnson and his team were forced to pull it from the schedule as more than a half-dozen holdouts refused to back the measure.
The bill has been in trouble for weeks. It's been a major source of tension in the military community, with powerful groups like the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans opposed to the measure because it reduces certain disability coverage — while others, like the American Legion, have backed it.
But Johnson and his deputies decided to go ahead with the vote. On Thursday, those concerns persisted and Johnson attempted to salvage it at the eleventh hour, holding a meeting just off the floor with a group of GOP moderates who had concerns about the bill but they could not get the votes needed.
The defeat for Johnson is the latest in a string of complications for leadership. Only days earlier, Johnson had struck a truce with GOP hardliners to reopen the floor after they'd effectively seized control and prevented the speaker from moving key bills for two weeks. Now, they are leaving Washington on Thursday without a clear path forward on the veteran benefits bill.
27 days ago
Ex-Cowboys standout's financial lawsuit adds new pressure amid battery case originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Former Dallas Cowboys player Marcellus Wiley is facing legal issues on two fronts. A loan lawsuit that was reported earlier has come up again after his recent arrest for battery. This raises new questions about his finances and personal life as he begins divorce proceedings.
The former NFL player is facing both criminal and civil lawsuits. TMZ reported that Preferred Bank sued Wiley and his company, Dat Dude Entertainment, in December 2025 for failing to repay a $500,000 business loan. This loan was originally given in May 2023. The lawsuit also includes claims of unpaid interest despite several extensions to the deadline.
The civil case remains unresolved, according to publicly available records. A few days later, Wiley's legal troubles increased when Orange County authorities arrested him on July 4 for misdemeanor battery. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office report, Wiley's wife, Annemarie Wiley, told deputies she feared violence and asked them to remove him from their hotel room.
The dispute quickly grew beyond the criminal accusation. Court records show that Annemarie Wiley later filed for divorce and sought custody of their three children. She also accused Wiley of borrowing $100,000 from her and charging another $100,000 to her credit cards. These claims are still allegations in the ongoing legal case.
Former Dallas Cowboys player Marcellus Wiley is facing legal issues on two fronts. A loan lawsuit that was reported earlier has come up again after his recent arrest for battery. This raises new questions about his finances and personal life as he begins divorce proceedings.
The former NFL player is facing both criminal and civil lawsuits. TMZ reported that Preferred Bank sued Wiley and his company, Dat Dude Entertainment, in December 2025 for failing to repay a $500,000 business loan. This loan was originally given in May 2023. The lawsuit also includes claims of unpaid interest despite several extensions to the deadline.
The civil case remains unresolved, according to publicly available records. A few days later, Wiley's legal troubles increased when Orange County authorities arrested him on July 4 for misdemeanor battery. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office report, Wiley's wife, Annemarie Wiley, told deputies she feared violence and asked them to remove him from their hotel room.
The dispute quickly grew beyond the criminal accusation. Court records show that Annemarie Wiley later filed for divorce and sought custody of their three children. She also accused Wiley of borrowing $100,000 from her and charging another $100,000 to her credit cards. These claims are still allegations in the ongoing legal case.
1 month ago
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was involved in a hit and run Friday in California's wine country that left one car with "major damage," according to local authorities, who said the 86-year-old could face misdemeanor charges.
Paul Pelosi was driving his brown convertible in Yountville, a small town in Napa County, when he struck a legally parked car on the side of the road, briefly stopped and then drove away, the Napa County Sheriff's Office said in a news release Saturday. There were no reported injuries.
A witness saw the crash and called 911. Shortly after, sheriff's deputies found Pelosi with severe damage to the front of his car on a nearby road roughly a quarter of a mile away. The octogenarian told officers that he knew he hit something but wasn't sure when or what caused the damage to his car.
Pelosi didn't have any alcohol in his system at the time of the crash, according to the statement. The sheriff's office referred Pelosi to the California Department of Motor Vehicles to initiate a process that will determine whether he is able to continue driving — a process that officials say is "common" for elderly drivers.
He wasn't arrested, and because no one was physically injured, the sheriff's office is recommending a misdemeanor that charges Pelosi with fleeing the scene of an accident.
Paul Pelosi was driving his brown convertible in Yountville, a small town in Napa County, when he struck a legally parked car on the side of the road, briefly stopped and then drove away, the Napa County Sheriff's Office said in a news release Saturday. There were no reported injuries.
A witness saw the crash and called 911. Shortly after, sheriff's deputies found Pelosi with severe damage to the front of his car on a nearby road roughly a quarter of a mile away. The octogenarian told officers that he knew he hit something but wasn't sure when or what caused the damage to his car.
Pelosi didn't have any alcohol in his system at the time of the crash, according to the statement. The sheriff's office referred Pelosi to the California Department of Motor Vehicles to initiate a process that will determine whether he is able to continue driving — a process that officials say is "common" for elderly drivers.
He wasn't arrested, and because no one was physically injured, the sheriff's office is recommending a misdemeanor that charges Pelosi with fleeing the scene of an accident.
1 month ago
A judge gave prosecutors the go-ahead to seek medical records from a hospital where professional golfer Tiger Woods was taken after a March crash as part of the state’s DUI case against him, court records show.
Woods, 50, was arrested March 27 by Martin County sheriff’s deputies on charges of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to DUI test after the crash on South Beach Road, records show.
In addition to being arrested, Woods was issued a traffic citation related to careless driving, which carries a $163 civil penalty, records show.
Martin County Judge Darren Steele on May 12 ordered that Woods' prescription records be provided to prosecutors.
Steele on June 23 ordered to allow a request for Woods’ March 27 hospital records from Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital.
Woods, 50, was arrested March 27 by Martin County sheriff’s deputies on charges of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to DUI test after the crash on South Beach Road, records show.
In addition to being arrested, Woods was issued a traffic citation related to careless driving, which carries a $163 civil penalty, records show.
Martin County Judge Darren Steele on May 12 ordered that Woods' prescription records be provided to prosecutors.
Steele on June 23 ordered to allow a request for Woods’ March 27 hospital records from Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital.
1 month ago
STUART, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors are allowed to review medical records related to Tiger Woods ' March vehicle crash and subsequent arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence, a judge has ruled.
Judge Darren Steele approved an agreement last week between Woods' defense attorney and the State Attorney's Office that allows prosecutors to request records from Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, where Woods was taken following the March 27 crash. The case is being tried in Martin County circuit court, just north of Palm Beach County.
The judge signed off on a similar agreement in May that grants prosecutors access to all prescription medication records for the legendary golfer at a Palm Beach pharmacy from the start of the year through the end of March. For both hospital and prescription records, prosecutors have agreed to defense attorney Doug Duncan's request for a protective order limiting the release of records only to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, state experts and Woods' defense team.
Woods has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence. A sheriff’s office report said deputies found two pain pills in his pocket, and he showed signs of impairment after his SUV clipped a truck's trailer and rolled onto its side.
Woods was traveling at high speeds on a beachside, residential road on Jupiter Island with a 30 mph (nearly 50 kph) speed limit when his Land Rover caused $5,000 in damage to the truck, according to an incident report. Woods agreed to a Breathalyzer test that showed no signs of alcohol, but refused a urine test, authorities said.
Judge Darren Steele approved an agreement last week between Woods' defense attorney and the State Attorney's Office that allows prosecutors to request records from Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, where Woods was taken following the March 27 crash. The case is being tried in Martin County circuit court, just north of Palm Beach County.
The judge signed off on a similar agreement in May that grants prosecutors access to all prescription medication records for the legendary golfer at a Palm Beach pharmacy from the start of the year through the end of March. For both hospital and prescription records, prosecutors have agreed to defense attorney Doug Duncan's request for a protective order limiting the release of records only to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, state experts and Woods' defense team.
Woods has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence. A sheriff’s office report said deputies found two pain pills in his pocket, and he showed signs of impairment after his SUV clipped a truck's trailer and rolled onto its side.
Woods was traveling at high speeds on a beachside, residential road on Jupiter Island with a 30 mph (nearly 50 kph) speed limit when his Land Rover caused $5,000 in damage to the truck, according to an incident report. Woods agreed to a Breathalyzer test that showed no signs of alcohol, but refused a urine test, authorities said.
1 month ago
Colleen Zenk was arrested last month on charges of DUI in Naples, Florida. According to court documents, the actress agreed to perform field sobriety exercises. Zenk is best known for her appearances in The Young and the Restless and As the World Turns.
According to official records from the Collier County Sheriff's Office and the County Clerk's Office, police arrested Colleen Zenk on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7:35 p.m. EDT, in Florida. The actress is facing two misdemeanor DUI charges, with bond set at $1,000 for each.
The arrest report notes that a witness told the deputies they saw Zenk backing out of a handicap parking ******* e near a Tommy Bahama store when her car hit another vehicle close by. The responding sergeant reported that he smelled alcohol, leading deputies to begin a DUI investigation.
As per the report, Zenk told the authorities that she had consumed "two wine cups" while she was at Bar Tulia. The actress then agreed to perform field sobriety tests. The arresting officer reported observing several signs of impairment in Zenk during those exercises. She reportedly displayed issues with balance and had difficulty following instructions (via Soap Opera Network).
Authorities arrested Zenk following the exercises. The report notes that Zenk later provided two breath samples, yielding 0.206 and 0.192 BAC, which is far above the legal limit of 0.08. According to court records, the actress posted bond on May 16.
According to official records from the Collier County Sheriff's Office and the County Clerk's Office, police arrested Colleen Zenk on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7:35 p.m. EDT, in Florida. The actress is facing two misdemeanor DUI charges, with bond set at $1,000 for each.
The arrest report notes that a witness told the deputies they saw Zenk backing out of a handicap parking ******* e near a Tommy Bahama store when her car hit another vehicle close by. The responding sergeant reported that he smelled alcohol, leading deputies to begin a DUI investigation.
As per the report, Zenk told the authorities that she had consumed "two wine cups" while she was at Bar Tulia. The actress then agreed to perform field sobriety tests. The arresting officer reported observing several signs of impairment in Zenk during those exercises. She reportedly displayed issues with balance and had difficulty following instructions (via Soap Opera Network).
Authorities arrested Zenk following the exercises. The report notes that Zenk later provided two breath samples, yielding 0.206 and 0.192 BAC, which is far above the legal limit of 0.08. According to court records, the actress posted bond on May 16.
2 months ago
A construction worker died while working at the site of the new Denver Broncos training facility
Co-workers found the victim unresponsive in a "confined ceiling area"
The new $175-million facility is scheduled to open this summer
A subcontractor who was working at the site of the new Denver Broncos training facility was found dead on Monday, June 15, authorities said.
Arapahoe County sheriff’s deputies responded to a medical emergency at the construction site, located at 13409 E. Broncos Parkway, southeast of downtown Denver, at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Monday, the sheriff’s office said.
Co-workers found the victim unresponsive in a "confined ceiling area"
The new $175-million facility is scheduled to open this summer
A subcontractor who was working at the site of the new Denver Broncos training facility was found dead on Monday, June 15, authorities said.
Arapahoe County sheriff’s deputies responded to a medical emergency at the construction site, located at 13409 E. Broncos Parkway, southeast of downtown Denver, at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Monday, the sheriff’s office said.
2 months ago
An Ohio police chief is facing the possibility of spending the rest of his life behind bars after being slapped with a 70-count indictment for alleged **** crimes involving a child.
Bethel Police Chief Chad Essert, 44, was taken into custody without incident Tuesday night in Seminole, Florida, by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A Clermont County grand jury indicted the Blanchester, Ohio, resident on 56 counts of **** ual battery and 14 counts of unlawful **** ual conduct with a minor — all third-degree felonies.
Texas Sheriff Arrested By His Own Deputies, Now Faces New Charge For Lying To Grand Jury
If convicted of all charges, Essert faces a maximum penalty of 280 years in prison.
Bethel Police Chief Chad Essert, 44, was taken into custody without incident Tuesday night in Seminole, Florida, by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A Clermont County grand jury indicted the Blanchester, Ohio, resident on 56 counts of **** ual battery and 14 counts of unlawful **** ual conduct with a minor — all third-degree felonies.
Texas Sheriff Arrested By His Own Deputies, Now Faces New Charge For Lying To Grand Jury
If convicted of all charges, Essert faces a maximum penalty of 280 years in prison.
2 months ago
New details have emerged about past allegations involving a Florida woman's dogs that police say mauled a neighbor to death.
And in a bizarre twist, a criminal investigation has been opened after three dogs were found dead at the travel trailer where mauling victim Jodi Cowan was living at the time of the fatal attack.
Deputies responded to a call on June 11 about a bad smell at the residence, said Tod Goodyear, public information officer of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
The "case is ongoing awaiting an examination of the dogs to determine the cause of death," Goodyear said. "Charges would depend on the outcome of the necropsies and the cause of death. The residence was under the control of the boyfriend of Cowan."
Florida Woman Mauled To Death By Dogs That Had Allegedly Terrorized Neighborhood, Owner Charged In Killing
And in a bizarre twist, a criminal investigation has been opened after three dogs were found dead at the travel trailer where mauling victim Jodi Cowan was living at the time of the fatal attack.
Deputies responded to a call on June 11 about a bad smell at the residence, said Tod Goodyear, public information officer of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
The "case is ongoing awaiting an examination of the dogs to determine the cause of death," Goodyear said. "Charges would depend on the outcome of the necropsies and the cause of death. The residence was under the control of the boyfriend of Cowan."
Florida Woman Mauled To Death By Dogs That Had Allegedly Terrorized Neighborhood, Owner Charged In Killing
6 months ago
19-year-old man arrested in Fabens shooting that killed teen
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder after a fatal shooting in Fabens, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
On Thursday, Jan. 29, deputies were dispatched to Fabens in response to a welfare check, after receiving reports of a person seeking help while covered in “blood and possibly armed with a handgun,” according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Once deputies arrived at the scene, they learned that a gunshot victim had been transported to Del Sol Medical Center and was later ******
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder after a fatal shooting in Fabens, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
On Thursday, Jan. 29, deputies were dispatched to Fabens in response to a welfare check, after receiving reports of a person seeking help while covered in “blood and possibly armed with a handgun,” according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Once deputies arrived at the scene, they learned that a gunshot victim had been transported to Del Sol Medical Center and was later ******
7 months ago
A dad in Texas found his abducted 15-year-old daughter by tracking her phone
The father of a teenage girl who deputies say was kidnapped on Christmas Day found her using his phone’s parental controls, according to authorities in Texas.
A 15-year-old girl was reported kidnapped from the Houston suburb of Porter on Thursday after her parents said she took her dog out for a walk but did not return, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
Authorities said the girl’s father tracked her phone using parental controls, which led him to a secluded, partially wooded area in H
The father of a teenage girl who deputies say was kidnapped on Christmas Day found her using his phone’s parental controls, according to authorities in Texas.
A 15-year-old girl was reported kidnapped from the Houston suburb of Porter on Thursday after her parents said she took her dog out for a walk but did not return, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
Authorities said the girl’s father tracked her phone using parental controls, which led him to a secluded, partially wooded area in H
8 months ago
Augusta County Sheriff's Office deputy shot, suspect dead
An Augusta County Sheriff's Office deputy was shot the evening of Dec. 17 while trying to make an arrest, and the suspect is dead, Virginia State Police said.
The shooting took place near the intersection of Parkersburg Turnpike and Miss Phillips Road shortly after 8:30 p.m., and authorities closed part of the turnpike to through traffic while the incident was investigated.
Virginia State Police said that preliminary information shows three deputies **** igned to the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit were attempting to take a suspect
An Augusta County Sheriff's Office deputy was shot the evening of Dec. 17 while trying to make an arrest, and the suspect is dead, Virginia State Police said.
The shooting took place near the intersection of Parkersburg Turnpike and Miss Phillips Road shortly after 8:30 p.m., and authorities closed part of the turnpike to through traffic while the incident was investigated.
Virginia State Police said that preliminary information shows three deputies **** igned to the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit were attempting to take a suspect