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L.A. Street Vendor Breaks Silence, Demands Respect for Frontline Vendors
california4 days ago

L.A. Street Vendor Breaks Silence, Demands Respect for Frontline Vendors

A 62-year-old LA hot dog vendor, Arabelia Martinez, was assaulted in downtown Los Angeles. A 19-year-old suspect faces charges including assault likely to produce great bodily injury with a possible hate-crime enhancement. Martinez and her family spoke at a City Hall news conference, calling for an end to violence and discrimination against street vendors, as a viral video sparked public outcry. Authorities are weighing hate-crime allegations; advocates say violence against street vendors is underreported and worsened by immigration-enforcement tensions. Police credited investigators and urged others to report attacks.

Wrong-order dispute ends in stabbing as Detroit sisters face charges
crime25 days ago

Wrong-order dispute ends in stabbing as Detroit sisters face charges

Two Detroit sisters, Brianna Long (29) and Kierianna Long (26, nine months pregnant at the time), are charged with multiple counts including assault with intent to murder after a May 30 incident at a Detroit chicken restaurant in which prosecutors say they attacked a worker, threw items, chased her through the restaurant, hit her with pots and pans, and stabbed her in the stomach with a knife; they allegedly threatened to kill her and even tried to fling hot grease. Both have pleaded not guilty; Brianna—who was pregnant—gave birth four days before her arraignment. Bonds were set at $25,000 for Brianna and $100,000 for Kierianna.

Knicks Fans Targeted After Finals Night Assault at San Antonio River Walk Hotel
local26 days ago

Knicks Fans Targeted After Finals Night Assault at San Antonio River Walk Hotel

Two people wearing Spurs gear allegedly assaulted a Knicks fan and his father outside the Hotel Valencia Riverwalk after the Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals game, around 12:30 a.m. Sunday. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment and released; a police report was filed as authorities investigate. The hotel confirmed the incident and SAPD has been contacted for more information.

RHONJ Star’s Daughter Milania Giudice Charged in Assault Case
entertainment29 days ago

RHONJ Star’s Daughter Milania Giudice Charged in Assault Case

Milania Giudice, Teresa Giudice’s daughter and a University of Tampa student, was arrested by Montville Township police on May 14 and charged with simple assault and knowingly causing bodily injury; she did not enter a plea at the May 19 hearing, and Teresa has not spoken publicly. The RHONJ family remains central as the show returns for its 15th season, which may bring clarity to the incident.

Surveillance Video Leads to Arrest in Santa Ana Chipotle Food-Throw Incident
crime1 month ago

Surveillance Video Leads to Arrest in Santa Ana Chipotle Food-Throw Incident

An 18-year-old woman, Samantha Salomon, was arrested after surveillance footage showed her throwing food at a Chipotle worker during a May 12 incident on West 17th Street in Santa Ana. Police identified her with help from corrected officers and community members, and she was taken into custody earlier this week; authorities have not disclosed any specific charges.

Trump-aligned PR exec admits hair-pull assault at Bond Street
world1 month ago

Trump-aligned PR exec admits hair-pull assault at Bond Street

A MAGA influencer, Melissa Rein Lively, admitted to pulling a woman’s hair at Bond Street station in London and accepted a conditional caution, with about £910 in compensation agreed (not yet paid); an assault by beating charge was withdrawn. Her partner, Ostermann, denies racist offences and faces trial. The incident occurred on 11 October as the pair appeared intoxicated at Bond Street, with witnesses recounting a confrontation involving a racist remark.

Doorbell Video Prompts Assault Charge as NC Officer Surrenders
crime1 month ago

Doorbell Video Prompts Assault Charge as NC Officer Surrenders

A former North Carolina Shelby County police officer, Karson Hyder, turned himself in after a doorbell video showed him punching a 34-year-old woman during an arrest; he faces one count of assault inflicting serious injury, was fired, and released on a $10,000 bond as the state SBI investigates amid protests. The defendant had prior encounters with the arrestee in 2025 and the case involves ongoing questions about treatment and mental health.