New York State Police say they’re investigating the Saturday death of an inmate who was housed at an upstate medium-security prison – reports of which Governor Kathy Hochul called “deeply troubling” on Monday. Messiah Nantwi, a 22-year-old inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy, died at a hospital, state police said Monday. Although authorities have not said what led to or caused the death, The New York Times reported that nine prisoners – seven of whom agreed to use their names – said in interviews the inmate had been brutally beaten by corrections officers at Mid-State. Fifteen staff members have…
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New York State’s Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is struggling to maintain staffing as officers strike, amidst the fallout from two high-profile inmate deaths and reports of staff violence. State police are investigating the death of 22-year-old inmate Messiah Nantwi, housed at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy, about 50 miles east of Syracuse. Authorities have not released a cause of death, but The New York Times reported that nine prisoners alleged he was brutally beaten by corrections officers. Governor Kathy Hochul stated Monday that the “deeply troubling” incident is under investigation, and State Department of Corrections Commissioner Daniel Martuscello…
A criminal investigation into online influencer and self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan has been initiated in Florida, according to the state attorney general on Tuesday. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution “to execute search warrants and issue subpoenas,” in what he is calling a “now-active criminal investigation” into the brothers, he said on social media. In a video posted by a Scripps reporter for CNN affiliate WTXL, Uthmeier says the Tate brothers have “publicly admitted” to what appears to be “preying upon women” around the world. “People can spin or defend…
A judge has ruled that prosecutors are permitted to retain a wealth of evidence in their case against Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students in their off-campus residence in 2022. The Idaho judge’s decision to deny defense motions aimed at suppressing various forms of evidence is among the most recent developments leading up to the trial, scheduled to commence in August 2025. The journey to this point has been lengthy and complex since the four students – Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and Madison Mogen – were fatally stabbed in the early…
Virat Kohli etched his name into cricket history during the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai. The Indian batting maestro surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record by achieving 50+ runs in 24 ICC tournament matches, surpassing Tendulkar’s previous record of 23 such performances. Kohli’s consistent performance continues to solidify his status as one of India’s most dependable batsmen. This milestone follows closely on the heels of another significant achievement, where he became only the second Indian player to surpass 14,000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket. The semi-final performance underscores Kohli’s exceptional ability to deliver under pressure, demonstrating why he…
Virat Kohli is set to play his 300th ODI on Sunday, marking another significant milestone in his illustrious career after silencing doubts about his form and future with a match-winning century in the Champions Trophy. India will face New Zealand in their final group match in Dubai, with both teams already qualified for the semi-finals of the 50-over tournament. Kohli, who has earned the nickname “King Kohli” for his prolific run-scoring, faced intense speculation about his future after a prolonged lean patch. There were even whispers about his possible retirement alongside skipper Rohit Sharma, who had already retired from T20…
Varun Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul and Shreyas Iyer’s cautious 79 off 98 balls helped India comprehensively defeat New Zealand by 44 runs in the 12th match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai stadium on Sunday. Chasing a 250-run target, the Black Caps were bowled out for 205 in the 46th over. India’s victory confirmed that the Rohit Sharma-led side will play Australia in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy at the same venue on Tuesday (March 4). New Zealand will now return to Pakistan to face South Africa in the second semi-final of the tournament at the revamped…
Australia’s captain Steve Smith on Tuesday admitted that India’s familiarity with conditions in Dubai could give them an edge in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final but remained confident in his team’s ability to counter the threat. Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Smith refrained from making any bold statements about ‘silencing’ the Indian crowd but emphasized that his side was focused on executing their plans effectively. “Yeah, I don’t really have a message to be honest. Just going out and playing, and hopefully, we can put on a good show,” Smith said when asked about the challenge of playing…
New Zealand are prepared to face South Africa in their Champions Trophy semi-final on Wednesday, despite enduring some “tough travel,” according to their skipper Mitchell Santner. New Zealand won their first two games of the ODI tournament in Pakistan but suffered a loss to India in Dubai on Sunday. They then flew back to Pakistan for the semi-final clash at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. “It was actually more of a daytime sleep,” Santner said on Tuesday, ahead of the semi-final. “I think it was a tough travel but it’s nice to get it done, get here and kind of a reset…
Eidul Fitr 2025 is anticipated to bring a much-awaited nine-day holiday period in Pakistan, with many looking forward to a festive break from March 29 to April 6, 2025. Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting, prayer, introspection, and charity, culminates in Eidul Fitr, one of the most significant Islamic festivals, celebrated on the first day of Shawwal. The precise date of Eid is determined by the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon, following a centuries-old Islamic tradition. The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council has forecasted that Eidul Fitr in 2025 is likely to fall on March 31. Experts from the Ruet committee…
