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Gillum Arrest Rekindles Scrutiny Over Florida Politics
politics7 days ago

Gillum Arrest Rekindles Scrutiny Over Florida Politics

Former Tallahassee mayor and 2018 Democratic candidate for Florida governor Andrew Gillum was arrested in Daphne, Alabama, on charges of possession of dangerous drugs, drug paraphernalia, and marijuana; booked July 2 and released July 3. Gillum has a history of political and legal trouble, including a 2020 incident and a 2022 public corruption probe that ended with a hung jury and was later dropped, and there was no immediate comment from him.

Bode Miller Charged With Drug Offenses in Idaho Ahead of Daughter's Anniversary
sports21 days ago

Bode Miller Charged With Drug Offenses in Idaho Ahead of Daughter's Anniversary

Olympic alpine-skiing great Bode Miller was arrested in Idaho on two misdemeanor drug charges—possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia—and released on a $5,000 bond; he has pleaded not guilty and faces a July 29 pretrial hearing. The case comes days before the eighth anniversary of his daughter Emeline’s drowning in 2018.

world1 month ago

Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Alex Saab to Face U.S. Criminal Probes

Venezuela says it deported close Maduro ally Alex Saab to the United States to face several U.S. criminal investigations, a reversal less than three years after Biden pardoned Saab as part of a prisoner swap. Saab, long described by U.S. officials as Maduro’s “bag man,” could be called to testify against Maduro in a Manhattan drug case, and U.S. prosecutors are also probing bribery tied to the CLAP food program.

Georgia DB Ja’Marley Riddle arrested on felony drug charges after speeding stop
sports2 months ago

Georgia DB Ja’Marley Riddle arrested on felony drug charges after speeding stop

Georgia defensive back Ja’Marley Riddle was arrested in Glynn County on May 8 on two felony drug charges (possession of marijuana over an ounce and a Schedule I substance) and a speeding misdemeanor. Bond totaling $16,526 was posted; he was booked 3:10 p.m. and released at 4:05 p.m. Georgia acknowledged the incident, with Riddle having transferred from ECU and expected to contribute in the fall. This marks the third driving-related arrest for a Georgia football player this year, prompting coaches to emphasize driving education and oversight.

Malaysian rapper Namewee detained in influencer's death investigation
world8 months ago

Malaysian rapper Namewee detained in influencer's death investigation

Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Namewee is in custody as part of a murder investigation into the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, who was found dead in a hotel bathtub in Kuala Lumpur. The investigation was reclassified from a sudden death to a murder case, with police seeking further questioning. Namewee, who denies wrongdoing, was also found with illicit substances in his hotel room and has pleaded not guilty to drug charges. The case has garnered significant media attention due to the individuals involved and their controversial backgrounds.

Rapper Rod Wave Arrested in Atlanta on Drug and Weapon Charges
entertainment8 months ago

Rapper Rod Wave Arrested in Atlanta on Drug and Weapon Charges

Rapper Rod Wave, also known as Rodarius Green, was arrested in Atlanta on charges including reckless driving, possession of controlled substances, and firearm possession during a crime, with details of the incident undisclosed. This marks his second arrest in Atlanta this year, following a previous incident involving gunfire at his home. Despite legal troubles, he remains a prominent artist with recent releases and a soundtrack appearance.