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7NEWS
4 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
St George Illawarra star Jaydn Su'a's season over after suffering knee injury in hip-drop tackle
Jaydn Su'a's season is likely over after North Queensland utility Karl Lawton was charged over a hip-drop tackle that injured the St George Illawarra star's knee. Su'a limped from the field in the Dragons' 38-32 loss to the Cowboys on Friday night, after being hit around the legs by Lawton in a second-half tackle. It's understood the former Queensland State of Origin forward has suffered medial ligament damage, ruling him out for up to six weeks. It means the only way he would be likely to play again this season is if the Dragons went undefeated through the next month to make an unlikely finals charge. Lawton was hit with a grade-two dangerous contact charge on Saturday morning, resulting in a two-match ban with an early guilty plea. If Lawton fights the charge and loses he will face three matches on the sidelines. North Queensland are also in need of a miracle to make finals. It's the second time Lawton has faced a two-game ban for dangerous contact in the space of five weeks. The Cowboy was last month handed one of the most serious charges of the season for a cannonball tackle on Sydney Roosters youngster Siua Wong. Wong also tore his medial ligament in that tackle and only made his return against Melbourne on Thursday night. Meanwhile, fellow North Queensland forward Coen Hess can accept an $1800 fine for a high tackle on returning Dragon Mat Feagai. And Brisbane second-rower Brendan Piakura has avoided a ban for his high shot on Zac Lomax in the Broncos' 22-20 loss to Parramatta, with Piakura able to take a $1800 fine.
Epoch Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Epoch Times
Tory MP Launches ‘I Got Better' Campaign Against Expansion of MAID
Conservative MP Andrew Lawton has launched the 'I Got Better' campaign to challenge Canada's expansion of medically assisted death for those suffering solely from mental illnesses, and is drawing on his own experiences with depression for the campaign. 'This is an issue that's very near and dear to my heart,' Lawton said in an interview with The Epoch Times. 'Because I know that I got better and I went through that path to recovery, and I want to make sure others do too.'
Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
MP joins police chiefs' growing push for bail reform for repeat offenders
Police chiefs from two London-area municipalities sat down with a newly elected local Conservative MP to discuss public safety, with a focus on bail reform. Hosted by St. Thomas police Chief Marc Roskamp at the city's police station, the meeting also included Aylmer's top cop, Kyle Johnstone. They met with Andrew Lawton, first-term federal MP for Elgin-St. Thomas-London South, and another Southwestern Ontario MP, Larry Brock from Brantford-Brant. The closed-door meeting was focused on a growing police push for bail reform for 'prolific offenders' – individuals who repeatedly engage in criminal activity. The debate has drawn renewed local attention after the top cops in Aylmer, St. Thomas and London spoke out about different incidents and used that exact two-word term. 'It was a very productive meeting,' Lawton said. 'When I'm working on this file in Ottawa, (I want) to be able to bring the real experiences of frontline officers and police departments in my riding and the pressing need that they've conveyed for change.' Although the meeting had already been 'in the works,' a recent arson in St. Thomas that destroyed a 144-year-old building in the city's downtown 'underscored the urgency' of the roundtable, Lawton said. 'Bail reform is key. There's been a huge discussion in the community that's been, I think, reinvigorated by the arson down the road, but I don't want people to think this is a new problem, because it's not.' Lawton said bail reform should make it harder for those with lengthy criminal histories to get out of custody. 'It looks different now,' Lawton said about the burned-out building that housed his campaign office. 'I got to know the landlords there and it was these two young guys just putting a bunch of effort and money into it. Now it's a pile of heap on Talbot Street.' A 44-year-old is charged. Roskamp has spoken out about the case as he argued to change how bail is decided by the courts for accused people with lengthy criminal histories. He, Johnstone and London's police chief, Thai Truong, want stricter rules from the courts. 'We understand the foundations of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Canadian law in terms of innocent until proven guilty,' Roskamp said in a phone interview following the meeting. 'We've just got to be very careful that chronic criminality and high-risk offenders aren't treated like first-time offenders or first-time arrestees when they arrive in court.' Earlier this week, Johnstone issued a public statement about what he deemed a 'prolific offender' following an investigation into threats against a landlord in Aylmer, a town of about 7,500 located east of London. Truong, London's top cop, was scheduled to attend Thursday's meeting but was unable to do so, Lawton said. Truong also used the term 'prolific offender' in a statement while discussing a probe into a downtown London stabbing earlier this month. 'This isn't just a policing issue, it's a community issue,' Roskamp said on Thursday. 'When a small number of individuals are responsible for a high volume of crime, we must take a coordinated approach that spans the justice system, health care and social supports.' bwilliams@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Wales Online
15-07-2025
- Wales Online
Software on his laptop tipped off police they should visit man with deep-seated paedophilic traits
Software on his laptop tipped off police they should visit man with deep-seated paedophilic traits Daryl Lawton was out of prison on licence when he began making 'sinister' searches online, and monitoring software on his laptop flagged what was going on to police Daryl Lawton (Image: South Wales Police ) A man with "deep-seated paedophilic traits" downloaded thousands of computer-generated images and videos of children being sexually abused, a court has heard. Daryl Lawton was out of prison on licence following a previous conviction for possession of indecent images when he accessed the pictures and carried out "sinister" internet searches. A judge at Swansea Crown Court said that were he to impose a term of immediate custody the defendant would only serve "a handful of months" back in prison and therefore - and "not without misgivings" - he had decided on a different course of action. Sarah John, prosecuting, told the court that in February last year Lawton was released on licence from prison where he was serving a sentence for possession of indecent images. As part of his release conditions the defendant had monitoring software installed on his laptop computer. The court heard that four months later the monitoring app notified police of the presence of "concerning" imagery on the device and officers subsequently went to Lawton's home. The defendant was noted to be "shaking and upset" and at one stage produced a Stanley-type knife from his pocket which he held out in front of him. Officers persuaded Lawton to put the weapon down. Article continues below The defendant's laptop was seized and he was arrested and taken to Swansea Central police station. Lawton answered "no comment" to all questions asked in his subsequent interview and was released under investigation. The court heard that an examination of the laptop found a total of 3,937 "pseudo-images" of children including computer-generated images of boys as young as five being raped by adult men. Also on the laptop police found internet searches relating to child rape and found references to phrases including "no to age of consent" and "children want sex". For all the latest court stories sign up to out crime newsletter The prosecutor said that following the downloading and examination of the laptop 30-year-old Lawton was interviewed again, and this time admitted being responsible for the images on the device. He also said his autism "compelled" him to categorise the material he found. Daryl Lawton, of King's Road, SA1 docklands, Swansea, had previously pleaded guilty to possession of prohibited images of children when he appeared in the dock for sentencing. He has two previous convictions for eight offences. In January, 2022, the then-PhD student was made the subject of a three-year community order after police found more than 3,000 images of child sexual abuse on what was described as a "gaming tower" at his home address. The court heard police found one million further images and though they were not examined or categorised "at least some amongst these were indecent images". There was also evidence Lawton had searched the internet for such material. At the 2022 sentencing hearing the defendant's barrister described his client as a "complex" individual whose anxiety, autism, and obsessive compulsive disorder led him to lead an "isolated" life.. The barrister said a pre-sentence report identified Lawton as having a "high level of sexual preoccupation". Just weeks after being handed the community order for those matters, Lawton began downloading indecent images again, viewing "large numbers" of such images on a daily basis. During a routine monitoring visit police examined a number of Lawton's devices and uncovered thousands of indecent and prohibited images - some involving children as young as six - along with an extreme pornographic image involving an adult male and a bull. In April, 2023, he was jailed for 20 months, and it was from this sentence that he was released on licence in February, 2024. The court heard that following his most recent arrest Lawton was recalled back to prison to serve the remainder of his previously imposed 20-month sentence. Angus McWilliams, for Lawton, said while the images found on the defendant's laptop were "heinous" they were not of real children. He said his client was voluntarily seeking help for his issues, something that was on-going. Judge Paul Thomas KC said it was clear from Lawton's history of offending that he was a man with "deep-seated paedophilic traits", and he described some of the defendant's internet search history as "sinister". The judge said he was imposing a sentence that allowed work to be done to built on the progress Lawton was already making on a voluntary basis. The judge said an important factor in deciding the sentence was the fact the defendant had been recalled back to prison following his arrest and had served the entirety of the previously imposed sentence. Article continues below With discounts for his guilty plea, Lawton was sentenced to eight months in prison suspended for two years and was ordered to complete a rehabilitation course. Judge Thomas told Lawton that the police would be keeping a close eye on him and on his electronic devices, adding that if he accessed so much as a single indecent image in the future he would be going to prison "for a very long time".
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Certified Public Accountant Kimberly Furrh of Furrh & Associates Shares Insights as CPA Selection Expert in HelloNation
LAWTON, Okla., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What should I ask a CPA before hiring them for my small business? This is a question many business owners face when seeking reliable financial guidance. In a feature article published by HelloNation, Kimberly Furrh, CPA of Furrh & Associates in Lawton, Oklahoma, addresses this common concern by offering a roadmap for evaluating CPA services beyond basic tax preparation. According to the article, selecting a CPA should not be limited to seasonal tax filing needs. Instead, the process should involve a thorough assessment of year-round planning capabilities, industry-specific experience, and client service responsiveness. Furrh highlights the importance of choosing a CPA who understands the daily operations of a small business, offers proactive tax strategies, and is equipped with tools like QuickBooks to support ongoing bookkeeping and payroll needs. The article also emphasizes the role of accessibility and digital transparency. Business owners are encouraged to inquire about secure digital platforms for financial documents and to review the clarity of billing structures. These factors contribute to a trusted, long-term advisory relationship rather than a one-time service engagement. Furrh's perspective underscores that informed questions can lead to better partnerships. She advises business owners to prioritize alignment in expectations and communication style when selecting a CPA, particularly in a climate of changing tax laws and evolving financial landscapes. This approach is detailed in the HelloNation feature, "What to Do Before Choosing a CPA for Your Business." About HelloNationHelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries. Through its innovative 'edvertising' approach that blends educational content and storytelling, HelloNation delivers expert-driven articles that inform, inspire, and empower. Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle, HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities. Patrick McCabeinfo@ photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
