Witness Statements News

national1 month ago•18 min saved

Passengers allege ICE rammed their van before shooting in Houston

Two passengers in the van involved in the July 7 Houston shooting say two unmarked ICE vehicles struck the van from behind and the side before an ICE officer fired, challenging the agency’s claim of self-defense; their handwritten statements were released in federal court as part of detention petitions and describe gun switching, treatment after the shooting, and the absence of body or dashboard cameras. The case has intensified scrutiny of ICE tactics, with officials defending unmarked vehicles and calls for body cameras, while FBI investigations continue and a court weighs detention and deportation issues.

via The Texas Tribune|

#houston #ice #immigration

politics10 months ago•5 min saved

UK Politics and China Spy Case: Key Developments and Controversies

The UK government released detailed witness statements in a controversial China spy case that was dropped, raising questions about the decision-making process, the influence of political parties, and the broader implications for UK-China relations amid ongoing security concerns.

via BBC|

#china-espionage #cps-decision #government-questions

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

Diddy Seeks Gag Order Amidst New Witness Allegations of Celebrity Sex Tapes

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has filed to expedite a gag order motion after a witness claimed to possess alleged sex tapes of him, which Combs' attorneys argue undermines his right to a fair trial. The witness, Courtney Burgess, has made public statements about having videos involving celebrities and minors, which Combs' legal team insists are false and prejudicial. Combs, who faces charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, has pleaded not guilty, with his trial set for May 5.

via Page Six|

#entertainment #gag-order #legal-proceedings

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

"Terrifying In-Flight Meltdown Forces Emergency Landing as Passenger Appears Possessed"

A woman on a Frontier flight from Houston to Denver had a meltdown, screaming and crying while attempting to escape flight attendants. Passengers captured videos of the incident, with one claiming the flight turned into six hours instead of three. Another passenger stood up to pray over the woman, believing she was possessed. Eventually, another passenger embraced her until she calmed down. The plane made an emergency landing in Dallas to remove the woman, and officials took witness statements. The cause of the incident remains unclear.

via WBKO|

#emergency-landing #frontier-flight #passenger-meltdown

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

"Terrifying In-Flight Meltdown Forces Emergency Landing as Passenger Appears Possessed"

A woman on a Frontier flight from Houston to Denver had a meltdown, screaming and crying while attempting to escape flight attendants. Passengers captured videos of the incident, with one claiming the flight turned into six hours instead of three. Another passenger stood up to pray over the woman, believing she was possessed. Eventually, another passenger embraced her until she calmed down. The plane made an emergency landing in Dallas to remove the woman, and officials took witness statements. The cause of the incident remains unclear.

via WAFB|

#emergency-landing #frontier-flight #passenger-meltdown

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

"Terrifying In-Flight Meltdown Forces Emergency Landing as Passenger Appears Possessed"

A woman on a Frontier flight from Houston to Denver had a meltdown, screaming and crying while attempting to escape flight attendants. Passengers captured videos of the incident, with one claiming the flight turned into six hours instead of three. Another passenger stood up to pray over the woman, believing she was possessed. Eventually, another passenger embraced her until she calmed down. The plane made an emergency landing in Dallas to remove the woman, and officials took witness statements. The cause of the incident remains unclear.

via Fox 12 Oregon|

#emergency-landing #frontier-flight #passenger-meltdown

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

UK Covid Inquiry Threatens Legal Battle Over Johnson and Sunak's Actions

The Cabinet Office has warned Boris Johnson that public funding for his legal representation to the Covid inquiry could be withdrawn if he tries to "undermine" the government. The letter tells the former PM to submit witness statements to officials for potential redactions. The Cabinet Office said funding would only be available if Mr Johnson complied with certain conditions, including having to send any witness statement or exhibit which he intended to provide to the inquiry to the Cabinet Office to be security checked.

via BBC|

#boris-johnson #cabinet-office #covid-inquiry