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Sky News AU
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Albanese should not be singled out as Trump has ‘problems with everyone'
Herald Sun National Politics Editor James Campbell says US President Donald Trump has 'problems in his relationships with everyone' and stresses Australia should not be 'singled out'. 'If Australians start to see the Trumpster as America equals Trump, things could get bad,' Mr Campbell told Sky News Australia. 'It's not a good look for any Australian prime minister to be seen to be responding to what the public might perceive as bullying."
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Yahoo
Cherokee County grieves passing of retired sheriff
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday the death of their former longtime sheriff, James Campbell, who served the county for 26 years. AFFIDAVIT: Winnsboro ISD coach arrested after attempting to hide sexual relationship between another coach, student Campbell began his tenure as sheriff of Cherokee County in 1994 and served in that position until his retirement in 2020. Before his time in Cherokee County, Campbell served as a highway police officer for the Texas Department of Public Safety. 'We thank Sheriff Campbell for his dedicated 54 years of service to this state and the citizens of Cherokee County. Sheriff Campbell was a true public servant and devoted his life to his community and family,' the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office said. 'Though he is no longer with us, Sheriff Campbell has left a permanent mark on both civilians and law enforcement officers that will continue to guide and inspire us.' The sheriff's office offers its thoughts and prayers to his family during this difficult time Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Yahoo
Former Cherokee County Sheriff James Campbell laid to rest
Former Cherokee County Sheriff James Campbell was laid to rest Friday at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Rusk. 'Sheriff Campbell was a true public servant and devoted his life to his community and family. Though he is no longer with us, Sheriff Campbell has left a permanent mark on both civilians and law enforcement officers that will continue to guide and inspire us,' Sheriff Brent Dickson said in a prepared statement Tuesday, announcing Campbell's death. 'Sheriff Campbell will be deeply missed, and his memory will be cherished by all who knew him.' Campbell, 81, dedicated his life to law enforcement. His career spanned 54 years, ending with his retirement in 2020. He began his career as a highway patrolman for the Texas Department of Public Safety and served a short term as Rusk City Manager before becoming Cherokee County Sheriff, a position he held for 26 years. 'Sheriff James Campbell was one of the kindest men I have ever known,' Jacksonville Mayor Randy Gorham said. 'During his tenure, he always took great care of the county as sheriff, and did so with the utmost professionalism and integrity. I am confident his legacy will continue to carry on through the officers that he trained and worked with. He was just simply a great man.' Cherokee County Judge Chris Davis worked with Campbell for nearly 30 years. 'When I started as justice of the peace back in 1993 he was still on the highway patrol. His integrity shined in everything he did,' Davis said. Davis recounted an event that exemplified Campbell's character. 'I was doing arraignments at the jail one morning when James was still a highway patrolman. He had arrested a young man for being intoxicated and was filling out all the paperwork to book him in,' Davis said. 'After he finished doing his work, he sat down next to the young man and told him that he couldn't continue drinking and running wild. He wrote his phone number on the back of his card and told the boy to call him if he ever needed to talk or if he could help him in any way.' Davis said that small act of love still warms his heart when he thinks of his friend. 'Not long after that he was appointed sheriff of Cherokee County and I couldn't have been any prouder," Davis said. "He served in that position for 26 years and was the longest serving sheriff in the history of our County. 'I worked with him all of those 26 years as Justice of the Peace and county judge and I can never remember us having a cross word. I picked at him, I aggravated him and pulled all kinds of tricks on him, but we were always friends. James loved his family, his friends, Cherokee County, and his Lord with all with all his heart. He always gave his best in whatever role he played. The legacy he leaves behind in Cherokee County is something that will live on for many years to come. 'I miss my friend.'
BBC News
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sr Clare Crockett: Grieving family disrupted by crowds at nun's grave
Crowds at the grave of a nun, who has taken the first step towards sainthood, have left a family with "no privacy to grieve", a man has said. Jason Campbell, whose father is buried next to Sister Clare Crockett at the City Cemetery in Londonderry, said those visiting have been walking over his father's plot and had even asked him to take photographs of month, Sr Crockett's sister, Shauna Gill, appealed to people to be respectful when visiting her sister's grave and the City and Strabane District Council, which owns the cemetery, said it is aware of this "very sensitive issue" and is working with all the families involved. The council said they have identified several measures, including additional paths and railings, that could mitigate some of the impacts currently being experienced by neighbouring graves.A budget has been identified, and the works are currently out to tender, the spokesperson added. Mr Campbell's father, James "Jimmy" Campbell, was a well-known figure in the city as a showband singer and died in 2016 at the age of Campbell said he met with council officials this week to discuss the plans, but he feels his family should be able to grieve peacefully and in private."Sister Clare becoming a saint is great for the city - she gives a lot of people hope," he told BBC Radio Foyle's North West Today programme."But what is happening is that we have an influx of people, and it is really impacting the other graves."Over the years, we have had to put up a surrounding fence and a sign asking people not to walk on the grave."I go to the grave to spend time with my father, not strangers," he said. Who was Sister Clare Crockett? Sr Crockett, from Brandywell in Derry, was previously an actor but turned down the chance to present on children's TV channel Nickelodeon to become a were said to be in disbelief after she announced her decision while holding a "beer in one hand and a cigarette in the other".She then took a vow with the Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother Clare, 33, died after the school she was teaching music at in Playa Prieta, Ecuador, collapsed during a 7.8-magnitude earthquake in April earthquake killed at least 480 people, injured more than 4,000 and left 231 November, Sr Clare was declared a Servant of God by the Catholic Church - the first step towards being canonised. 'It's too much' Mr Campbell said he had a meeting with council officials on Wednesday about plans to improve access to Sr Crockett's grave."I received a letter from the council informing my family they are potentially going to open the area to the back of my father's headstone so more people can come in."This is a private cemetery. On an average day, you have numerous cars pulling up, groups walking across graves, taking selfies. All while I'm praying to my dad."It's got too much now. It's hard enough dealing with grief, but now we have to deal with this."We feel we have been left to our own devices by the council and that we have no say," he Campbell appealed to local representatives to visit the graves for themselves to see first-hand what families are experiencing.
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Man, 50, who battered his XL Bully with a baseball bat and threw bricks at her walks free from court - and dog had to be put down
An animal abuser who repeatedly hit his XL Bully with a baseball bat and threw bricks at her has managed to walk free from court with just a suspended prison sentence. James Campbell, a 50-year-old from Birkenhead, just outside Liverpool, was filmed chucking brocks and pans of water at 21-month-old dog Zeus, which he repeatedly abused in the back garden of his home on Harrowby Road. A witness who provided evidence in the case, heard at Liverpool Magistrates Court, said they also saw Campbell grabbing the dog by its neck, headbutting and violently shouting at her. Following an investigation and prosecution by the RSPCA, he was handed an eight-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and a six-year ban on keeping animals, as well as a £200 fine. He admitted to violating the Animal Welfare act at a previous hearing. Liverpool Magistrates Court was told that Zeus was removed from Campbell's care on August 8 2024 following concerns that he was abusing her. He told cops that his wrist was injured after the dog had bitten him, and that he had acted in self defence against the dog's 'frustrating' behaviour. He had owned her for just a few months, and failed to get an exemption certification to keep her, since she was a banned breed. As a result, she was put down by a vet after he signed her over to authorities. A vet who viewed footage of the incident told the court that significant swelling to the dog's head indicated just how hard she was hit. The vet said: 'Swelling of this size indicates the hit was relatively strong. A reasonable owner would have sought veterinary care in the case of any injuries noticed on the dog's body. That help was not provided. 'The owner admitted he threw bricks at the dog's abdominal area. This can lead to internal bleeding, organ injuries and death in extreme cases. Having reviewed the dog's body language, she is trying to avoid and escape the torment. 'This again indicates she is being exposed to a situation she does not want to be in. 'Dogs suffer mentally while beating, these sort of situations are very stressful for them, especially when they have no safe space to escape to or hide. 'Considering the video evidence and witness statements it is clear that Zeus suffered repeated acts of physical violence. 'These acts were forceful and caused significant injuries. Any dogs, especially newly rehomed dogs can behave in frustrating ways - that includes chewing objects and ignoring owners commands. 'That is not an excuse for beating. This sort of behaviour is unacceptable.' Campbell told RSPCA Inspector Anthony Joynes that he had hit the dog 'three or four times' with a baseball bat in self defence. Though he denied headbutting her, he admitted that he may have thrown small bricks at her at least twice. Speaking after the case Inspector Joynes said: 'Zeus was subjected to violent and senseless abuse at the hands of Campbell on a number of occasions. 'The witness said they had never seen her behave aggressively, and the self-defence injuries Campbell claimed to have suffered just didn't add up. 'It's heartbreaking that many dogs like Zeus have been and will be euthanised simply because they are considered to be dangerous because they look a certain way.' Since December 2023, it has been illegal to sell, give away, abandon or breed XL Bullies. It is also illegal to rehome or transfer ownership of the violent breed, and from February 2024 it has been a criminal offence to own one without an exemption certificate.
