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Axios
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Tributes honor fashion designer killed in Utah protest
Public figures are remembering Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, a bystander who was fatally shot during Saturday's "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City, and his contributions to the fashion industry. State of play: The Samoa native was known for his "distinctive and vibrant culture-based designs," according to Vogue. In an Instagram post, actor Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced the main character in "Moana," said she wore one of his designs for the world premiere of the film's sequel, which she called "the most significant event of my career," last year. "Your artistry will never be forgotten; and neither will your peaceful protest," she said. Between the lines: In 2019, Ah Loo competed in Season 17 of "Project Runway." Democratic state Rep. Verona Mauga told KSL-TV that Ah Loo was the first Samoan to appear on the reality TV show. "That was a big deal — to have someone of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage be able to break into the fashion industry, and he's done amazing work for fabulous people," she said, per KSL-TV.
International Business Times
16-06-2025
- Politics
- International Business Times
Who Was Arthur Folasa Ah Loo? Project Runway Star Shot Dead During Crossfire at Anti-Trump 'No Kings' Day Rally in Utah
A Project Runway star was killed after a man pulled out a rifle during an anti-Trump protest in Utah on Saturday. Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, 39, was struck by official peacekeepers during Saturday's No Kings protest in Salt Lake City. The incident occurred after peacekeepers spotted another protester, Arturo Gamboa, 24, pulling out a gun at the crowd. The peacemakers ordered Gamboa to put down the weapon but he did not comply. As Gamboa charged toward the crowd with his rifle raised in a firing position, the peacekeeping unit responded by opening fire. Ah Loo was unintentionally hit in the chaos situation and the gunshot hit him and killed him. Death in Crossfire The fashion designer, who is survived by his wife and two young children, later died at a nearby hospital, officials confirmed on Sunday. Police arrested the suspected gunman on Saturday evening on a murder charge, though investigators are still unsure what prompted him to pull out a rifle. Ah Loo, originally from Samoa, had recently become a U.S. citizen and cast his first vote in the 2024 election. He joined the No Kings protest because he "believed everyone was deserving the basic human rights," Utah Representative Verona Mauga told KSL-TV. Ah Loo, loving known as "Afa", was a husband, father of two, and a fashion designer who proudly embraced his Samoan roots, according to a GoFundMe page set up to help his family. He founded Creative Pacific, an event designed to celebrate Pacific Islander culture through workshops, art, and a fashion runway. Ah Loo was also a contestant on Season 17 of the reality TV show Project Runway. The peacekeeper involved, wearing a neon green vest, fired three rounds from a handgun at Gamboa, causing him a minor injury but tragically striking and killing Ah Loo. Authorities have not revealed the peacekeeper's identity. Family and Friend Devastated Utah Rep. Verona Mauga told the TV station that Ah Loo, an innocent bystander at Saturday's rally, was with friends when gunfire erupted. The shooting created panic among the crowd, with hundreds of demonstrators fleeing—many ducking behind barriers or running into parking garages and nearby stores, according to a police statement. "That's a gun. Come on, come on, get out," someone can be heard shouting in a video posted to social media that appears to show the events. Mauga added that the designer's friends began to suspect something was wrong when they couldn't reach him after the chaos broke out. "Afa is a person who believed in equity and equality for all people and all communities," she said. "That's why he was there. He was with his community and he was with people he cared about, marching and rallying for all of those things that make our community, like, really great." The shooter and another person wearing a neon vest allegedly spotted Gamboa breaking away from the group of protesters in downtown Salt Lake City around 8 p.m. on Saturday, police said. He reportedly moved behind a wall and pulled out a rifle. Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd said that when the two vest-wearing men confronted Gamboa with their handguns drawn, Gamboa raised the rifle into a shooting stance and charged toward the crowd. At that point, one of the men fired three shots, striking both Gamboa and Ah Loo. SWAT medics quickly began life-saving efforts on Ah Loo before firefighters and paramedics took over. The medical examiner will determine the official cause and manner of Ah Loo's death.
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
NBA YoungBoy pardoned by Trump: His legal troubles, explained
President Donald Trump has pardoned NBA YoungBoy. The Louisiana-born rapper, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, was serving a 23-month sentence for federal gun charges. Trump announced his pardon along with others, including former Chicago gang leader Larry Hoover, on May 28, a White House official confirmed to USA TODAY. Gaulden, 25, also known as YoungBoy Never Broke Again, recently announced a 32-date national tour set to kick off in September, his first headlining tour. USA TODAY has reached out to NBA YoungBoy's reps for comment. In November, Gaulden pleaded guilty to his involvement in a Utah pharmacy drug ring, including felony identity fraud and felony forgery charges that were reduced to misdemeanors. In that case, he avoided jail time and paid a $25,000 fine. But the following month, in a related federal gun case, the "Make No Sense" rapper was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison, five years of probation and a $200,000 fine. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Trump's latest wave of pardons includes rapper, GOP governor convicted of corruption Police arrested Gaulden in Utah amid house arrest in April 2024. Inmate records reviewed by USA TODAY at the time showed the rapper was arrested in Cache County, Utah, on six charges, including unlawful activity, procuring or attempting to procure drugs, identity fraud, forgery, possession of controlled substances and possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person. He was later charged with the aforementioned federal crimes and taken into federal custody, KSL-TV reported. NBA YoungBoy's legal troubles amid Trump pardon The rapper has been involved in numerous criminal cases, including two attempted murder charges in 2016, when he was 17 years old. The charges were reduced to aggravated assault with a firearm, according to WAFB in Louisiana, which led to a suspended 10-year prison term plus probation. Other cases include a 2018 assault and kidnapping, a 2019 assault and battery lawsuit and a 2019 shooting in Miami. Amid a 2020 federal drug and firearm case in Louisiana, Gaulden was arrested in March 2021 for alleged possession of a weapon in Los Angeles. He went to trial for the Los Angeles case in July 2022 and was acquitted of the charges, per court records. The rapper pleaded guilty to that federal gun charge in early 2024, court records reviewed by USA TODAY show. YoungBoy began growing a fanbase in 2014 with his first mixtape, "Life Before Fame." His latest single, "Shot Callin," joins the list of viral hits like "Slime Examination," "Don't Try This at Home," "Outside Today" and "No Smoke." Contributing: Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY; Amani Bayo, The Columbus Dispatch
Axios
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Axios
After wind and dust, Salt Lake faces a drizzly week ahead
Now that the dust has settled, Salt Lakers should expect drizzly weather through the end of the week. State of play: Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are on tap this week, Julie Cunningham, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, told Axios. Though Cunningham predicts the recent high winds will die down over the next few days. What they're saying:"We had these really strong winds that we don't see terribly often, but it was enough to get that dust flying," she said. Wind gusts of up to 74 mph were reported in Tooele County Sunday, causing damage to mobile homes and trees, according to KSL-TV. Cunningham noted that the strong winds and the amount of dust that arose are not unusual for this time of year. What's next: For those going to the four-day Kilby Block Party, there's a chance of showers on Thursday and cloudy skies are predicted for Friday.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Utah couple arrested at their 27,000 sq ft mansion for allegedly running $300M scam smuggling oil from Mexico
James Lael and Kelly Anne Jensen's sprawling, $9-million mansion in Sandy, Utah is the kind of luxury home out of reach to the average American — but not to the long arm of the law. As KSL-TV reports, U.S. Marshals arrested the couple at their 27,000-square-foot property in late April as part of a multi-state raid. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) The same day, authorities raided James Jensen's company Arroyo Terminals in Rio Hondo, Texas, near the Mexican border. The couple — along with sons Maxwell and Zachary — have been indicted for money laundering in the U.S. District Court of Southern Texas. They are accused of running a $300-million money-laundering scheme, allegedly smuggling crude oil from Mexico. The federal indictment outlines a complex scheme dating back to May 2022. Here's what court documents suggest, along with a look at what criminal trade in crude oil costs Americans. Court documents state that the Jensens brought 2,881 shipments of crude oil into the U.S. — falsely labeled as 'waste of lube oils' and 'petroleum distillates.' The Jensens are accused of directing payments for the crude oil to Mexican businesses that operate 'through the permission of Mexican criminal organizations.' Read more: Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Court documents allege that James Jensen was aware that the payments he made were going to Mexican criminal organizations. The Jensens have a court order to forfeit the Arroyo Terminals business along with oil tankers, a second property in Draper, Utah, new cars and money in their bank accounts — assets that collectively total $300 million according to KSL-TV. At the global level, criminal trade in crude oil is a massive operation. The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade estimates that criminal trade in crude oil is worth upwards of $11.9 billion annually, involving up to 227 million barrels of oil every year. Windward AI, a U.K.-based company that helps organizations deal with maritime challenges, notes that oil smuggling causes supply-chain disruptions that lead to shortages and higher gas prices. Port and border agents delay the delivery of legitimate oil shipments while they investigate potential cases of smuggled oil. Those delays are costly for legitimate oil suppliers, who may pass those costs on to consumers. According to the Energy Information Administration, the cost of crude oil is the largest driver of the price you pay at the pump. Smuggled oil can impact the price of crude oil, making gas more expensive. Aside from its impact on the price of gasoline, smuggled crude oil can compromise the quality of gasoline, which is a safety concern. Another safety concern? Trade in smuggled oil supports criminal activity and can fund terrorist organizations internationally and here in the U.S. The Jensens, for example, allegedly engaged in activity that was said to support Mexican criminal organizations. That's why shutting down such schemes is not only good for most people's pocketbooks, but for public safety. Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead There's a 60% chance of a recession hitting the American economy this year — protect your retirement savings with these essential money moves ASAP (most of which you can complete in just minutes) This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
