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2 days ago
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Charlie Ward, Florida A&M in play for four-star recruit
The post Charlie Ward, Florida A&M in play for four-star recruit appeared first on ClutchPoints. Only a couple of months into his new position, Charlie Ward finds Florida A&M in play for a four-star recruit who is ranked as the number one player in Tennessee. Providence Christian Academy forward Christopher Washington Jr. included the Rattlers in his top seven schools that he's considering committing to, per a graphic posted to his Instagram on Monday. Florida A&M finds itself amongst top-tier basketball programs such as Alabama, Tennessee, and 2025 Final Four squad Auburn. In an interview with On3's Jamie Shaw, Washington spoke about the type of school he's looking to commit to. 'I want to go somewhere that feels like a family. So, I'm going to be looking at that. And I want to play early, so I want to go somewhere I'll play right away. How they play will be big for me. I like playing fast and playing on the wing. Location won't matter to me as long as it feels like family there.' With the traditional family vibes of an HBCU and the fact that Washington could likely find himself at the top of the depth chart with the Rattlers, even in his freshman year, Florida A&M could be a perfect landing spot. It would certainly be a big get for Ward if Washington chose the Rattlers, surely announcing his presence in the SWAC as well as to other standout recruits. Ward is already building an impressive roster. Among his already secured recruits, he landed former Buffalo guard Anquan Boldin Jr. and Monroe University's Devere Palmer. Palmer is a JUCO standout who averaged 11.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game across 59 games. He also earned NJCAA All-American Honorable Mention honors after playing a key role in leading his team to an East District Championship and securing a spot in the NJCAA National Tournament. Boldin, known for his success at IMG Academy, received interest from several top Division I programs, including Mississippi State, Texas A\&M, and San Diego State, before ultimately committing to Ward and the Rattlers. Related: Keke Palmer, Shady McCoy & the demand for good 'journalism' Related: DeSean Jackson, Delaware State predicted to finish at the bottom of the MEAC
Sunday World
4 days ago
- Sunday World
MMA fighter accused of corruption involving garda bribes is sent for trial
It follows a probe by the anti-corruption unit, and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had also directed trial on indictment. MMA fighter Charlie Ward has been returned for trial accused of corruption offences involving "confidential" Garda information and helping to pervert the course of justice. The mixed martial artist, 44, of Acragar, Mountmellick and co-accused Noel Carroll, 57, of Ballyfinn Road, Portlaoise, both Co Laois, appeared at Dublin District Court yesterday when the gardaí served them with books of evidence. It follows a probe by the anti-corruption unit, and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had also directed trial on indictment. Charlie Ward News in 90 Seconds - July 26th Judge Gerard Jones granted an order, sending them forward for trial to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, which has wider sentencing powers and where the case will be listed for mention on October 16. The defendants, who have yet to enter a plea, did not address the court and were warned by the judge to notify the prosecution within 14 days if they intend to use an alibi. Gardaí must also furnish the defence with copies of interview videos. Legal aid was granted. Earlier, Detective Sergeant Paul Dowling and Kieran Kilcoyne said the two men "made no reply" when charged. The pair face charges contrary to section 5 of the 2018 Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act about requests for information concerning three men. According to the court documents, on March 2, 2022, at an unknown location in the state, both men corruptly requested a gift, consideration or advantage on account of a named garda requesting that confidential information relating to another person be obtained and disclosed. Mr Ward is accused of the same type of offence on February 28, 2022, about Garda information on a second male. Another charge states that on the previous day, Mr Ward corruptly offered the same officer an inducement for doing an act in relation to his employment as a member of An Garda Síochána. Mr Ward is also accused of an offence under section 7 of the Criminal Law Act 1997. That alleges that between October 15 -17, 2019, when another person committed an arrestable offence, namely, perverting the course of justice, that he "did aid, abet, counsel or procure the commission of this offence". It is alleged that on January 26, 2022, at an unknown location, Mr Carroll corruptly requested a gift consideration or advantage on account of the garda seeking confidential information about a search operation at the home of a third named man.
Irish Times
4 days ago
- Irish Times
MMA fighter Charlie Ward (44) and co-accused face trial over Garda corruption offences
Former MMA fighter Charlie Ward has been returned for trial accused of corruption offences involving 'confidential' Garda information and helping to pervert the course of justice. The mixed martial artist (44) of Acragar, Mountmellick, and co-accused Noel Carroll (57) of Ballyfinn Road, Portlaoise, both Co Laois, appeared at Dublin District Court on Friday when the gardaí served them with books of evidence. It follows a probe by the anti-corruption unit , and the Director of Public Prosecutions had also directed trial on indictment. Judge Gerard Jones granted an order sending them forward for trial to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, which has wider sentencing powers and where the case will be listed for mention on October 16th. READ MORE The defendants, who have yet to enter a plea, did not address the court and were warned by the judge to notify the prosecution within 14 days if they intend to use an alibi. Gardaí must also furnish the defence with copies of interview videos. Legal aid was granted. Earlier, Det Sgts Paul Dowling and Kieran Kilcoyne said the two men 'made no reply' when charged. The pair face charges contrary to section 5 of the 2018 Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act regarding requests for information concerning three men. According to the court documents, on March 2nd, 2022, at an unknown location in the State, both men corruptly requested a gift, consideration or advantage on account of a named garda requesting that confidential information relating to another person be obtained and disclosed. [ Man charged with assault at IPAS centre ordered not to incite hate on social media Opens in new window ] Mr Ward is accused of the same type of offence on February 28th 2022, about Garda information on a second male. Another charge states that on the previous day, Mr Ward corruptly offered the same officer an inducement for doing an act in relation to his employment as a member of An Garda Síochána. [ Kinahan crime boss ordered to pay back £1 million or face more jail time Opens in new window ] Mr Ward is also accused of an offence under section 7 of the Criminal Law Act 1997. This alleges that between October 15th-17th, 2019, when another person committed an arrestable offence, namely, perverting the course of justice, that he 'did aid, abet, counsel or procure the commission of this offence'. It is alleged that on January 26th, 2022, at an unknown location, Mr Carroll corruptly requested a gift consideration or advantage on account of the garda seeking confidential information about a search operation at the home of a third named man.
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish MMA fighter sent for trial on Garda corruption and 'confidential' info rap
MMA fighter Charlie Ward has been returned for trial accused of corruption offences involving "confidential" Garda information and helping to pervert the course of justice. The mixed martial artist, 44, of Acragar, Mountmellick and co-accused Noel Carroll, 57, of Ballyfinn Road, Portlaoise, both Co Laois, appeared at Dublin District Court today when the gardaí served them with books of evidence. It follows a probe by the anti-corruption unit, and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had also directed trial on indictment. Judge Gerard Jones granted an order, sending them forward for trial to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, which has wider sentencing powers and where the case will be listed for mention on October 16. The defendants, who have yet to enter a plea, did not address the court and were warned by the judge to notify the prosecution within 14 days if they intend to use an alibi. Gardaí must also furnish the defence with copies of interview videos. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week Legal aid was granted. Earlier, Detective Sergeant Paul Dowling and Kieran Kilcoyne said the two men "made no reply" when charged. The pair face charges contrary to section 5 of the 2018 Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act about requests for information concerning three men. According to the court documents, on March 2, 2022, at an unknown location in the state, both men corruptly requested a gift, consideration or advantage on account of a named garda requesting that confidential information relating to another person be obtained and disclosed. Mr Ward is accused of the same type of offence on February 28, 2022, about Garda information on a second male. Another charge states that on the previous day, Mr Ward corruptly offered the same officer an inducement for doing an act in relation to his employment as a member of An Garda Síochána. Mr Ward is also accused of an offence under section 7 of the Criminal Law Act 1997. That alleges that between October 15 -17, 2019, when another person committed an arrestable offence, namely, perverting the course of justice, that he "did aid, abet, counsel or procure the commission of this offence". It is alleged that on January 26, 2022, at an unknown location, Mr Carroll corruptly requested a gift consideration or advantage on account of the garda seeking confidential information about a search operation at the home of a third named man. Sign up to the Irish Mirror's Courts and Crime newsletter here and get breaking crime updates and news from the courts direct to your inbox.
Sunday World
05-07-2025
- Sunday World
Man who pretended to be police officer ‘as a prank' jailed
'I cannot imagine a worse case of impersonating a police officer' This is the Co Down driver who pretended to be a police officer and flashed down another driver A Co Down man who impersonated a police officer twice in one night has been handed a jail sentence. Sentencing Charlie Ward this week, District Judge Nigel Broderick outlined how the 21-year-old had told a probation officer the offending was 'a prank.' However, the judge said there was nothing humorous about his actions. 'I don't see anything funny about this whatsoever,' declared Mr Broderick, adding: 'I cannot imagine a worse case of impersonating a police officer.' At an earlier hearing, Ward, from Downpatrick Road in Killough, entered guilty pleas to dangerous driving and impersonating a police officer on December 28 last year. At Ballymena Magistrates Court on Thursday, a prosecuting lawyer said police received a report from a member of the public that a car had driven up close behind them and was repeatedly flashing blue and red lights in the front bumper. This is the Co Down driver who pretended to be a police officer and flashed down another driver Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 5th Believing it was police, the driver pulled over and was approached by a male 'who said he was an undercover police officer.' The suspicious driver asked for ID and when none was forthcoming, they 'drove off, feeling in danger.' The fake officer 'chased after them for approximately two miles, at high speed,' said the lawyer, adding that as the car progressed from the Crankill Road to the M2 motorway, Ward was 'tailgating and trying to undertake the car at one stage.' Forty-five minutes after that, Ward used the same modus operandi to stop another car at the Seven Towers roundabout. This member of the public told police they had been driving along the dual carriageway when a vehicle came up behind them, 'at speed, flashing blue and red lights and signalling left.' The other vehicle was driving erratically, said the lawyer, recounting how it was tailgating and swerving left and right. This person stopped, put the window down, and again Ward told them 'he was an undercover police officer.' Ward's car sped off up the M2, swerving across several lanes and almost causing a collision before he 'disappeared at Sandyknowes roundabout.' The lawyer said Ward was arrested on December 31 and a search of his vehicle uncovered a cable and switch connected to blue and red lights on the bumper. Arrested and interviewed, Ward refused to answer police questions but he later entered guilty pleas. Defence counsel Thomas McKeever said he had to accept 'that the facts are not good' and further that the judge 'will be considering an immediate custodial sentence.' Submitting that Ward has 'strong family support,' the barrister revealed that many of his problems stemmed from his mother dying when he was young as well as a diagnosis of ADHD. 'He had not taken his medication that day and that is absolutely no excuse for the behaviour, but it's an explanation I suppose,' Mr McKeever suggested. Conceding that the offending was 'very foolish,' the barrister said it had been 'very much a wake-up call' for Ward, submitting that the court 'could take a chance in terms of a suspended sentence.' But Mr Broderick referred to Ward's previous offending, as he imposed a custodial sentence. 'He has had 22 chances already,' he said, citing how Ward had been before the Youth Court almost two dozen times and had been given different sentences including probation and youth conference orders. 'There is a litany of offences' on his record, the judge told the court, 'and despite that strong family support, he continues to reoffend, pretends to be a police officer and as if that's not bad enough, he does it again.' As well as the four month prison sentence, Ward was also banned from driving for 18 months. As a prison officer was in the process of handcuffing Ward, Mr McKeever asked for bail pending appeal and Judge Broderick agreed, freeing Ward on his own bail of £500.
