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Metro
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Trans woman 'covered in blood and bruises' after transphobic attack in street
An actor has spoken out after being subjected to a vicious transphobic attack by two strangers who dragged her to the ground and kicked her. Jaylin Ye, who made history as the first Chinese transgender female character to appear on British TV, was targeted outside Balham station in south west London as she returned from a screening in Soho. She described losing a 'chunk of hair' as the man and woman pulled her to the ground and kicked her repeatedly while screaming abuse. One shouted 'you f******* tranny' during the attack just after midnight on Thursday, June 26, Jaylin told her followers on Instagram. She said: 'I screamed help but unfortunately no one was there to help me. 'I lost my belongings, a chunk of my hair, and was left covered in blood and bruises. It was one of the most brutal and traumatic things I've ever experienced in my life but I am a survivor.' Jaylin, who had been returning from the screening of a friend's documentary, had her hair pulled and was pushed to the ground and dragged to the side of the road. The culprits robbed her before running away. The actor told Metro that she is recovering well and wants to raise awareness about the alarming rise of transphobic hate crime, which has more than doubled in London over the past five years, according to Metropolitan Police figures. She is especially concerned about the abuse of trans people after May's Supreme Court ruling on the definition of the word 'woman'. 'I want to use this opportunity to raise awareness because of the dramatic increase in transphobic hate crime across the UK, especially after the Supreme Court ruling,' Jaylin said. 'It's emboldened more hate against the trans community, which is completely wrong. No one should ever be attacked because of their identity, for simply being who they are. 'I couldn't imagine anyone would want to live in a society like that.' Jaylin is well known among London's queer community as a profound figure and actor, with her credits including Amazon Prime's Dead Hot, a six-part comedy thriller in which she took the part of Karis. She is thankful for the support she has received in the wake of the attack, including through a GoFundMe page which has raised almost £19,000 to help her heal from the 'brutal transphobic hate crime'. The fundraiser's organiser Matthew Morgan said his friend had been targeted 'just for existing as her beautiful self' and 'the perpetrators will not get away with it' after the incident was reported to police. Jaylin has been left fearful for her safety while going to and from the station but has drawn comfort from the massive outpouring of support. 'As much as this is a painful situation the whole community has been reaching out and really has my back,' she said. 'Everyone has been super-supportive and doing as much as they can for me, which has helped with my recovery. 'There's been an outpouring of love which has been overwhelming and I am grateful for every message, gesture and moment of support.' Police were called at 12.15am on the morning to reports of a robbery, with the victim being treated at the scene by medics. Due to comments made during the incident the matter is being investigated as a transphobic hate crime. Detective Superintendent Amanda Mawhinney, from the Met's South West Command, said: 'This was an appalling and vicious attack which we are treating as a transphobic hate crime. 'The victim went through a terrifying ordeal. She was badly assaulted, subjected to vile transphobic comments and had her bag stolen. 'We are providing her with every support and will do everything we can to find the two suspects responsible. 'Our current enquiries are focused on CCTV work in and around the area at the time of the incident and I would encourage anyone with information that could assist to please contact police.' The Met maintains that the 'vast majority' of Londoners treat each other with respect but certain sections of communities 'are subjected to deplorable abuse and harassment.' More Trending The force says that it 'does not tolerate any form of hate crime and is absolutely committed to prosecuting offenders.' *Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 76/26June. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Do you have a story you would like to share? Contact MORE: Trans people are suffering – but there is still hope for us MORE: Black trans activist reveals 'heartbreaking' fight against discrimination MORE: I don't care what Supreme Court judges say – I'll always be a woman
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stephen A. Smith's Reaction To Daughter's Guy Friend Goes Viral
Stephen A. Smith's Reaction To Daughter's Guy Friend Goes Viral originally appeared on The Spun. During the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN allowed Stephen A. Smith's daughter to make an appearance on "SportsCenter." Advertisement Prior to Game 6 between the Pacers and Thunder, the sports world was introduced to Smith's daughter Samantha. Although she doesn't have her father's experience on the microphone, she immediately won people over with her charisma. "Hi guys, I'm Samantha. I'm so happy to be here, I've made so many friends. This is really a great experience," she said. "This is a really great experience and I feel really grateful to be here, you guys." Shortly after Samantha made her "SportsCenter" debut, she appeared on "The Stephen A. Smith Show." Unsurprisingly, a few of her conversations with her father went viral. The best interaction came when Samantha mentioned her friend Jaylin. Let's just say her father wasn't expecting to hear a boy's name come up during his show. Advertisement "Who's Jaylin? Who's Jaylin? Who that? I never heard of no Jaylin," Smith told his daughter. Samantha replied, "Oh, Jaylin is my friend." DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 12: ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith reports before Game Three of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on June 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by)After Samantha answered her father's question about Jaylin, she warned him that their exchange could go viral. "Not you doing this on the podcast, it's going to get clipped," she said, via ClutchPoints. "Jaylin's my friend, he lives in Atlanta. He's an actor. He's very successful." Smith ultimately let his daughter get the last word on this subject. It's unclear if she'll return during a future episode though. As of right now, Smith is on vacation. ESPN announced that he was taking a break following the NBA Draft. Advertisement Smith, who received an extension worth $100 million earlier this year, has become the face of ESPN. There's no doubt he'll get to have his daughter back on TV if that's what he wants. Related: Sports Fans React To Stephen A. Smith's Daughter's ESPN Debut Stephen A. Smith's Reaction To Daughter's Guy Friend Goes Viral first appeared on The Spun on Jun 28, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
01-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texans 2025 draft pick profile: DB Jaylin Smith
Texans 2025 draft pick profile: DB Jaylin Smith Another Jaylin? Another Jaylin. One can never have too many defensive standouts. The Houston Texans can't have enough Jalen's on the roster. Or Jaylins. Or Jaylens, but more on him in a bit. Midway through the third round, the Texans secured a slot weapon for C.J. Stroud in Iowa State wideout Jaylin Noel. With his next pick, general manager Nick Caserio made sure to add another Jaylin to the secondary to see reps behind newly paid nickel defender Jalen Pitre in USC's Jaylin Smith. Smith is an explosive athlete who makes up his frame with a physical presence as an open-field tackler. During his three starting seasons at USC, he also saw reps at near every position in the secondary, including cornerback, slot defender and strong safety. Last season, under new defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn, Smith finished with 58 tackles, two interceptions and two pass breakups. He also posted an 82.6 defensive grade from Pro Football Focus was the second-best mark on the Trojans behind only linebacker Eric Gentry. Here's a quick rundown on Smith: The Basics Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 197 pounds Age: 21 From: Palmdale, California. Breakdown "Cornerback didn't shape up as a particular area of concern for a secondary that already boasts Derek Stingley Jr., Kamari Lassiter and nickel Jalen Pitre. Smith might be pigeonhole to working inside and sticking underneath, but he can add depth."- Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz Lance Zierlein's Scouting Report "Three-year starter with measurables and ball production that could leave teams lukewarm on his NFL prospects. Smith plays with a narrow backpedal, glitchy transitions and sluggish closing burst from off-man coverage, but he is much clingier from press-man. He might not have the play strength, length or top-end speed to be reliable on an island outside, though. The 2024 tape was better and he does offer some inside/outside flexibility, but he might be fighting for a roster spot throughout his career." What GM Nick Caserio Said "If you saw Jaylin play in the perimeter formation; saw him play inside that formation. Frank thinks he can have an opportunity with the kicking game with his speed and toughness to maybe help us on the perimeter, whether it's on punt coverage or kickoff coverage." RAS Score Grade: C Smith's frame likely makes him a corner instead of a safety and more than likely a nickel defender only. That's not a problem since Houston could use depth following the departure of Myles Bryant, but a Day 2 pick should be used on a player who likely competes for starting reps. With still a need on the offensive line and multiple players still on the board, this is more so a miss when looking at what it cost to move up in the top 100. Wouldn't Smith have been there in Round 4? Most think so. - Cole Thompson Highlights
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Parents say Calumet City day care's negligence caused 2-year-old's death
A Calumet City day care facility is being sued after 2-year-old Jaylin Branch Jr. died after experiencing a seizure in their care last month. Jaylin, who had epilepsy, was taking a nap at Grandma Jones Daycare when he had a seizure and choked on his own vomit Feb. 20, according to attorneys representing Jaylin's mother, Jasmine Bailey. Bailey filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging Jaylin was left unsupervised during nap time, which allowed him to suffocate as staff members failed to respond to his seizure. Grandma Jones Daycare referred questions to its attorney, Jeff Escher, who didn't immediately respond to requests for comment Thursday. Bailey referred to her son, who she said stayed on a ventilator at the University of Chicago Medical Center on South Maryland Avenue in Chicago for four days following the seizure, in the present tense during a news conference Tuesday in Chicago's Daley Plaza. 'Jaylin is amazing. He's so bright beyond his years,' Bailey said. 'One of my favorite things about my son, despite the fact that he's 2-years-old, he knows how to count in Spanish.' 'He's a gravitational pull,' said Jayln Branch, Jaylin Jr.'s father. Bailey's lawsuit alleges day care staff were negligent in leaving Jaylin unsupervised during nap time and, upon discovering his condition, failed to complete steps laid out in his action plan that could have saved his life. The day care allegedly knew Jaylin had epilepsy since he was first brought there in October 2023, with his parents and Grandma Jones staff completing an action plan to handle any emergency situations that could arise from his condition, according to the lawsuit. That action plan instructs day care staff to call 911 if Jaylin had a compulsive seizure for longer than five minutes, if he had repeated seizures without regaining consciousness or if he was having breathing difficulty, said Bailey's attorneys, who work for C. Norris Law Group Attorneys Cierra Norris and Evan Finneke also provided medication Bailey had provided to the day care to use during a seizure, which they said was left unopened Feb. 20. Bailey is seeking $50,000 in damages from Grandma Jones Daycare, according to the complaint. She is also pushing for a state investigation into the facility. 'For other parents whose children are in day care, I would say to just make sure you're doing a thorough look — check, check, check,' Bailey said. 'I can't express that enough. If you're having a weird feeling, go up there and check.' ostevens@
Chicago Tribune
27-03-2025
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
Parents say Calumet City day care's negligence caused 2-year-old's death
A Calumet City day care facility is being sued after 2-year-old Jaylin Branch Jr. died after experiencing a seizure in their care last month. Jaylin, who had epilepsy, was taking a nap at Grandma Jones Daycare when he had a seizure and choked on his own vomit Feb. 20, according to attorneys representing Jaylin's mother, Jasmine Bailey. Bailey filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging Jaylin was left unsupervised during nap time, which allowed him to suffocate as staff members failed to respond to his seizure. Grandma Jones Daycare referred questions to its attorney, Jeff Escher, who didn't immediately respond to requests for comment Thursday. Bailey referred to her son, who she said stayed on a ventilator at the University of Chicago Medical Center on South Maryland Avenue in Chicago for four days following the seizure, in the present tense during a news conference Tuesday in Chicago's Daley Plaza. 'Jaylin is amazing. He's so bright beyond his years,' Bailey said. 'One of my favorite things about my son, despite the fact that he's 2-years-old, he knows how to count in Spanish.' 'He's a gravitational pull,' said Jayln Branch, Jaylin Jr.'s father. Bailey's lawsuit alleges day care staff were negligent in leaving Jaylin unsupervised during nap time and, upon discovering his condition, failed to complete steps laid out in his action plan that could have saved his life. The day care allegedly knew Jaylin had epilepsy since he was first brought there in October 2023, with his parents and Grandma Jones staff completing an action plan to handle any emergency situations that could arise from his condition, according to the lawsuit. That action plan instructs day care staff to call 911 if Jaylin had a compulsive seizure for longer than five minutes, if he had repeated seizures without regaining consciousness or if he was having breathing difficulty, said Bailey's attorneys, who work for C. Norris Law Group Attorneys Cierra Norris and Evan Finneke also provided medication Bailey had provided to the day care to use during a seizure, which they said was left unopened Feb. 20. Bailey is seeking $50,000 in damages from Grandma Jones Daycare, according to the complaint. She is also pushing for a state investigation into the facility. 'For other parents whose children are in day care, I would say to just make sure you're doing a thorough look — check, check, check,' Bailey said. 'I can't express that enough. If you're having a weird feeling, go up there and check.'
