Tiger Woods changed his plea to no contest in a DUI case, resulting in a reduced charge of reckless driving and a five-year license suspension. He faced fines of approximately $1,500, but received no jail time during the court hearing attended by his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump. Judge Darren Steele emphasized the importance of the driving suspension for public safety, stating there would be no exceptions. First responders found hydrocodone pills in Woods' pocket after an incident where his SUV struck a trailer, although a breath test showed no alcohol. Woods has a history of crashes and took a break from competitive golf for treatment but remains active in golf administration.
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Police Responded to Mass Shooting in Trenton and Chicago.
Gunfire erupted in two communities, Trenton, New Jersey, and Chicago, less than 15 minutes apart on Sunday morning. The attacks left three people dead and 23 others injured as police in both cities search for answers, according to news reports. Trenton police responded to reports of multiple gunshots in a neighborhood near 194 Locust Street at approximately 12:25 a.m. on Sunday, according to a statement from Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora. Officials reported that 12 minutes earlier, hundreds of miles away, police in Chicago responded to another mass shooting incident. Chicago police stated that officers were dispersing a large gathering on the South Side at approximately 11:37 p.m. local time on Saturday night when gunmen opened fire into the crowd, injuring 15 people.
Starr Manufacturing sues woman over 1-star rating on Google.
Starr Manufacturing filed a defamation lawsuit against Julie Watson for a one-star Google review claiming quality issues. The company alleges that Watson's claims are false and that she has never been their customer. They seek over $25,000 in damages, legal costs, and attorney fees due to reputational harm. Starr's attorney argues the negative review is rooted in a personal vendetta, not a legitimate customer complaint. Watson has previously left multiple five-star reviews for other businesses and remains unreachable for comment.
Sweepstake Fraud: Jamaican Pleads Guilty in $9 Million Scam
Jordan Trought, a Jamaican national, pleaded guilty to being a leader in a Sweepstake Fraud ring that stole over $9 million from 200+ older Americans. He faces up to 30 years in prison and has agreed to pay restitution of $6,166,227 after being extradited to the U.S. The fraud involved con artists claiming victims won prizes but requiring them to pay fees before receiving their supposed winnings. Victims sent money through various methods, often to accounts controlled by Trought and his associates, who exploited trust and targeted older individuals. Prosecutors emphasize their commitment to protecting vulnerable Americans and pursuing fraudsters across borders.
Online Predator: Father of victim Used TIKTOK to lure accused.
An Ohio man, Diego Montoya Gonzalez, faces multiple felony charges after being shot by the father of an 11-year-old girl he allegedly assaulted. Charges include pandering sexually oriented material, rape, and obstructing official business, with Gonzalez pleading not guilty. The girl's mother discovered concerning material on her daughter's phone, prompting her to notify authorities. The father used TikTok to lure Gonzalez for confrontation but shot him after suspecting he reached for a weapon. Parents must supervise their children's online activities to protect them from online predators; proactive measures are essential.
Tyla has reportedly canceled the Nigerian leg of her World Tour.
According to Agence France-Press (AFP) in Abuja, Nigeria, South African singer-songwriter Tyla has canceled her scheduled performance in Nigeria. The cancellation came as tensions over anti-immigrant violence hamper relations between the two countries.
Brittney Griner Files for Divorce: What’s Next for Her Family?
WNBA star Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife Cherelle in Fulton County, Georgia, citing an "irretrievably broken" marriage. The couple, who have been living separately since July 2026, shares a two-year-old son and is seeking joint legal custody. Cherelle was a key advocate during Brittney's detention in Russia.
ICE has detained a SWA Jamaican Flight Attendant in Nashville.
On July 14, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained a Jamaican flight attendant employed by Southwest Airlines while he was on duty in Nashville, Tennessee. The authorities have identified the detainee as Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national. According to media reports, including Fox News, Thompson forfeited his visa by overstaying his allowed time in the U.S. He first entered the country on April 17, 2021, on a visa that expired on October 16, 2021.
New York: State Police Charged a Binghamton Man for Hate Crime
New York State Police have accused a white man from Binghamton, New York, of threatening to hang a Black state senator from a tree. Police arrested James A. Crosby, 48, on June 23. He is facing felony charges for making a terroristic threat categorized as a hate crime, according to the New York State Police. Crosby is currently in the Broome County jail without bail. On June 19, Lea Webb, who represents New York’s 52nd District, spoke at a Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony at Binghamton City Hall. The celebration included prayers and the singing of the Black national anthem.
Sweepstakes Fraud: Jamaicans Among six Charged in the US
Five Jamaicans are among six individuals cops in the United States charged. The charges stemmed from an alleged multimillion-dollar sweepstakes fraud scheme that primarily targeted older Americans across the country.