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Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida. He reportedly showed impairment at the scene, tested negative for alcohol on a breathalyzer but refused a urinalysis, was booked in jail, and released on bail about eight hours later; no significant injuries were reported.
London police released on bail two men detained in connection with an antisemitic attack in Golders Green that included an arson attack on four ambulances belonging to Hatzola Northwest.
A 35-year-old Florida woman, Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, was arrested by LAPD on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly firing an AR-15-style rifle at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills-area home; bail was set at $10.225 million. Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and their children were at home and unharmed. Ortiz’s motive remains unclear, and she has prior arrests in Florida; what connected her to Rihanna, if anything, is not known at this time.
Lord Peter Mandelson had his bail conditions dropped and his passport returned after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office; he remains under investigation and denies any criminal wrongdoing, with prosecutors continuing to examine alleged sharing of market-sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein during his ministerial tenure.
Three men, including Joani Reid’s husband David Taylor, were released on bail after arrests on suspicion of spying for China and assisting a foreign intelligence service under the National Security Act; investigations continue with police saying there is no imminent threat. Reid has said she was not involved in her husband’s activities and is facing a Labour party governance review amid the case.
A patient at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle damaged a trauma room, broke an oxygen line, and attempted to light items on fire, causing more than $100,000 in damages. He was restrained, sedated, and charged with arson, malicious mischief, and assault. A judge set bail at $250,000, citing safety concerns given the suspect's history and impact on the hospital's emergency department.
Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. faces five felony counts after a domestic-dispute arrest; he posted a $20,500 bond and will be released. Charges include two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, one count of aggravated stalking, plus fleeing and eluding, aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, and resisting an officer without violence. The case was referred to the felony domestic crimes unit, and a pre-trial stay-away order involving Rickea Jackson was issued.
Switzerland’s President Guy Parmelin said magistrates act independently after the bail release of Crans-Montana bar owner Jacques Moretti sparked Italy’s outrage, with Rome recalling its ambassador and urging a joint investigative team, while Parmelin described the recall as a routine diplomatic measure and said Switzerland’s judiciary operates independently.
British actor Russell Brand was granted bail after facing two additional sexual offence charges—one rape and one sexual assault—allegedly committed in London in 2009. He appeared via videolink from the US at Westminster Magistrates' Court for a six-minute hearing and will next appear at Southwark Crown Court on 17 February. The five earlier charges dating from 1999-2005 remain pending, with a trial scheduled to begin later this year. The investigation followed reporting by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4's Dispatches in 2023.
Russell Brand was granted bail after a video hearing in London on two additional charges of rape and sexual assault linked to alleged 2009 incidents; he’s due back at Southwark Crown Court on February 17 as the Met Police investigation into past accusations continues.
Renowned Australian author Craig Silvey appeared in Fremantle Magistrates Court charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material. He did not enter a plea and was granted bail with a $100,000 surety and $100,000 personal undertaking, under conditions including not leaving Western Australia, not working with children, and restricted internet use. Prosecutors alleged online communications indicating a sexual interest in children and that Silvey used the alias 'Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy', with detectives seeking access to his devices via a court order. His next court date is February 10. The case prompted authorities to rethink using his works in schools and led the City of Subiaco to sever ties with his Young Writers Award patronage.
Former NFL star Antonio Brown was granted bail on a second-degree attempted murder charge in Florida, with conditions including a GPS ankle monitor, after allegedly firing shots at a man following a boxing match. Brown, who pleaded not guilty, claims he used his own gun in self-defense and had no intention to flee, with his lawyer asserting he always planned to face the charges. The case involves allegations of gunfire and a fistfight incident in Miami.
Antonio Brown is placed on house arrest with a $25,000 bail while awaiting trial for attempted murder in Miami, after fleeing the country post-arrest warrant; he faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
Antonio Brown was granted bail and placed under house arrest with a GPS monitor while facing an attempted murder charge related to a shooting in Miami; he denies the charges and claims he was in Dubai for legitimate business, while prosecutors argue he is a flight risk due to his social media activity and travel history.