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Miami Herald
14-07-2025
- Miami Herald
Off-duty Border Patrol agent drunkenly assaults cop, California officials say
An off-duty U.S. Border Patrol is accused of drunkenly assaulting a police officer while resisting arrest, California prosecutors say. Now, Isaiah Anthony Hodgson, 29, has been charged with multiple felonies in connection with the July 7 incident, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said in a July 11 news release. 'The conduct exhibited by Mr. Hodgson, a border patrol agent who has the duty to uphold the law and protect its citizens, is unacceptable and deeply troubling,' District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said in the release. 'No one is above the law, regardless of their position or badge.' A Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office spokesperson, Hodgson's legal defense, told The Los Angeles Times they 'could not immediately comment' on his charging. When asked for comment, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said the 'matter is under investigation' in a July 14 email to McClatchy News. Hodgson was visiting a Shoreline Village restaurant in Long Beach on July 7 when he entered the women's restroom and approached a woman, prosecutors said. The woman noticed Hodgson had a 'handgun and firearm magazine,' according to prosecutors. Shortly after the woman told the restaurant manager about the encounter, prosecutors said, Hodgson left the restaurant. Hodgson was in the restaurant's parking lot when a security guard approached him after seeing him 'holding a firearm magazine along with a firearm on his waistband,' prosecutors said. As 'firearms were not permitted on the property,' the security guard asked Hodgson to leave multiple times, prosecutors said. Long Beach police officers arrived after getting a report of a person with a gun, prosecutors said. Officers said Hodgson was 'intoxicated and unwilling to cooperate with their commands as they tried to detain him,' prosecutors said. As officers tried to arrest him, Hodgson resisted, becoming 'agitated and physical with the officers, injuring one of them,' according to prosecutors. Alyssa Baeza, public information officer with Long Beach police, described the officer's injuries from the scuffle as minor, The Los Angeles Times reported. 'As public servants, we are never off duty. How we conduct ourselves is a reflection of the agencies we serve,' Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said in a Facebook post. 'The behavior of this officer exemplifies a culture of complete disregard for the welfare of our community and undermines public trust.' Hodgson was charged with 'three felony counts of resisting an executive officer; one felony count of battery with injury on a peace officer; one misdemeanor count of exhibiting a concealable firearm in public; one misdemeanor count of having a concealed firearm on person; and one misdemeanor count of carrying a loaded firearm on one's person,' prosecutors said. Hodgson, who is scheduled to appear in court July 17, was released from jail custody under the conditions that he not possess any guns, not leave the state and 'attend at least three alcohol counseling meetings a week,' prosecutors said. If convicted of all charges, prosecutors said Hodgson could be sentenced up to seven years in prison.
The Irish Sun
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Andrew Tate escapes charges for allegedly assaulting ex Bri Stern after model accused him of choking her during sex
ANDREW Tate has escaped further criminal charges after he was accused of violently choking his ex-girlfriend during sex. Model Bri Stern, 25, alleged the disgraced British influencer Advertisement 6 Andrew Tate with his accuser and ex-girlfriend Bri Stern Credit: X / @thebristern 6 Stern shared pictures of her alleged bruises caused by the rough sex with Tate Credit: X/ @thebristern 6 The latest in a string of serious allegations lobbied against Tate was rejected by US courts due to 'insufficient evidence' Credit: AP The latest in a string of serious allegations lobbied against Tate's attorney Joseph McBride announced the prosecution had dropped the sexual harassment and battery cases online. He celebrated the decision by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office as a "huge win". McBride also claimed it proved they had been able to "expose lies" from Stern - despite the case being dropped rather than cleared. Advertisement read more in Andrew Tate The attorney added that Tate had responded to the allegations when asked and vehemently denied them. He also supplied a "do-not-prosecute" packet of information urging prosecutors not to pursue charges, according to McBride. Sources close to Stern say she was never notified of the decision to decline charges, TMZ reports. She has also filed a complaint with the Beverly Hills Police Department and is seeking a restraining order against Tate. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Stern first claimed back in March that her face and body has been left bruised by Tate when he "attacked" her during sex. The social media model even posted pictures and videos showing the alleged injuries which she says were taken directly after the former couple stayed together in a hotel room in Beverly Hills. Andrew Tate and his brother charged with rape against four women in the UK and string of other offences A police report from Stern accused Tate She claimed Tate got more violent as she pleaded with him - but shockingly revealed she "still loves him". Advertisement Stern described feeling like she was slipping out of consciousness during the alleged assault. Tate's lawyer described the allegations as "fake news " at the time. In the messages, Advertisement He also told the model that there was "no point in having you" if he didn't "beat and impregnate you". Tate, and his younger brother Tristan, still face a number of criminal charges in both the UK and Romania. 6 The pair started dating last June after meeting in Romania after Bri had a modelling job Credit: Bri Stern 6 Stern with Tristan Tate Credit: X / @thebristern Advertisement Andrew, who is currently living in Bucharest, is accused of ten charges in total. This includes rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain against three women. His brother, 36, is charged with 11 offences against one alleged victim - including rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking. The pair deny all of the charges. Advertisement The charges lobbied against them in Romania have been ongoing for a number of years now and must be settled before they can be taken to court in the UK. Both have said they Ex-kickboxer Andrew moved to Romania years ago after first starting a webcam business in the UK. He was joined by Tristan with the pair living together since. Advertisement Self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew also appeared on Big Brother but was famously booted off the show. Domestic abuse - how to get help DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone - including men - and does not always involve physical violence. Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship: Emotional abuse - Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse - gaslighting - being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to Threats and intimidation - Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you Physical abuse - This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten. Sexual abuse - Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent. If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers: on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night Men who are being abused can call Respect Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or on 0182 3334 244 Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring on 0800 999 5428 If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999 Remember, you are not alone. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime. Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse. 6 Andrew and his brother Tristan face various allegations in Romania and the UK for sexual aggression and human trafficking Credit: AFP
Miami Herald
16-06-2025
- Miami Herald
Marine beaten then hit by car dies, CA officials say. Now 2 cousins charged
Peter Chounthala, who enlisted in the Marines in 2008, was planning on retiring at the end of 2024. And his plans for retirement were already set, his wife, Jurina Chounthala, said at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department news conference in July. 'He was going to be a stay-at-home dad, and he was going to take care of the house,' Jurina Chounthala said. Peter Chounthala's family, though, never saw him retire. He died after he was beaten, left in the street and hit by a passing car in Bellflower on May 28, 2024, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said in a June 12 news release. 'I feel like this life we built together is so unfamiliar,' Jurina Chounthala said. 'Waking up every day and realizing that he's no longer here … It's a painful reality.' And now, nearly a year after Jurina Chounthala's pleas to the public for information about her husband's killing, two men have been charged, prosecutors said. Two cousins, Damari Kensey, 21, of Long Beach and Jaymel Williams, 28 of Inglewood, are each facing a murder charge in the death of Peter Chounthala, prosecutors said. During their arraignments, both men pleaded not guilty, prosecutors said. 'This brutal and senseless act took the life of a husband, father and Marine who served our country with honor, including tours in Afghanistan and multiple Marine expeditionary units,' District Attorney Natain Hochman said in the release. 'Senseless acts of violence' After Peter Chounthala left a Bellflower bar in the early morning hours of May 28, Kensey and Williams followed him, prosecutors said. The pair 'violently beat' Peter Chounthala and left him 'lying in the middle of Artesia Boulevard, in active lanes of traffic,' prosecutor said. A short time later, a passing car hit Peter Chounthala, prosecutors said. The driver did not stop and has yet to be identified, according to prosecutors. Peter Chounthala died on scene, prosecutors said. 'Investigators believe Mr. Chounthala was an innocent victim of these senseless acts of violence,' Lt. Patricia Thomas with sheriff's department said at the news conference announcing a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in Chounthala's killing. 'He was everything to me' Family told investigators Peter Chounthala was a man who was 'loved by all, generous and caring and always willing to help anyone in need,' Thomas said. 'He was everything to me, to my family,' Jurina Chounthala said. 'He's like the glue that held all of us together.' The couple, who met when they were both stationed in Okinawa, Japan, was married for 11 years and welcomed a son during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Jurina Chounthala, an active-duty Air Force member, said. 'Since becoming a father to our son, he has been just the best dad,' Jurina Chounthala said. While it's painful being a widow, Jurina Chounthala said the loss is even greater knowing her 'son is without a father.' 'I have so many pictures of just him standing in front of pictures of his dad, because I'm sure he's so used to seeing his dad and hearing his dad,' Jurina Chounthala said. Kensey and Williams, who are each being held on $2 million bail, are scheduled to appear in court June 18, prosecutors said. Bellflower is about a 20-mile drive southeast from Los Angeles.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Jennifer Aniston's alleged stalker, gate crasher facing felony charges
The 48-year-old man from Mississippi arrested for crashing through a gate at Jennifer Aniston's Bel Air home faces the possibility of three years in prison if convicted on all charges, authorities announced Wednesday. In a news release, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said Jimmy Wayne Carwyle is charged with stalking the Emmy and Golden Globe award winning actress since March 2023. Prosecutors said Carwyle, a resident of New Albany, Mississippi, repeatedly harassed Aniston, identified only as 'Jennifer A' in the release, leaving her unwanted voicemails, as well sending her messages over social media and email. Carwyle's alleged fixation culminated in a frightening ordeal on May 5 when he reportedly crashed through the front gates of Aniston's Bel Air mansion, causing damage to the property. The 'Friends' and 'Morning Show' actress was reportedly home when the incident happened. Actress Jennifer Aniston's home in Bel Air is seen here after a man was arrested for crashing through her front gates while she was home. May 2025. (Sky5) Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the neighborhood around 12:20 p.m. on reports that a burglary suspect had driven through the gate of a home near Sunset Boulevard and Bellagio Road. Private security in the area detained the suspect until officers arrived. Carwyle, who reportedly complained about being in pain after crashing through the gate, was taken into custody without further incident. He has since been charged with one count each of felony stalking and felony vandalism, as well as an aggravating circumstance of the threat of great bodily harm, L.A. County prosecutors said. 'Stalking is a crime that can quickly escalate from harassment to dangerous, violent actions, threatening the safety of victims and our communities,' L.A. DA Nathan Hochman said. 'My office is committed to aggressively prosecuting those who stalk and terrorize others, ensuring they are held accountable.' Prosecutors intend to ask the court that Carwyle's bail be set at $150,000. He is due to appear in court tomorrow. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTLA.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Jennifer Aniston gate-crashing suspect charged with stalking and vandalism
A man accused of crashing his vehicle through the gates of actress Jennifer Aniston's Los Angeles home this week now faces stalking and vandalism charges. Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, of New Albany, Mississippi, is accused of "repeatedly harassing" the former "Friends" star, sending her "unwanted social media, voicemail, and email messages" over the past two months, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. The "alleged harassment culminated when he allegedly crashed his vehicle through her front gate, causing substantial damage" midday Monday, the DA's office said in a press release announcing the charges, referring to the victim as Jennifer A. PHOTO: Jennifer Aniston arrives for the 76th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 15, 2024. (Michael Tran/AFP via Getty Images) "Stalking is a crime that can quickly escalate from harassment to dangerous, violent actions, threatening the safety of victims and our communities," Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said in a statement. "My office is committed to aggressively prosecuting those who stalk and terrorize others, ensuring they are held accountable." Carwyle was initially being held on suspicion of vandalism in the wake of Monday's incident at Aniston's Bel Air home. Stalking and felony vandalism charges were filed against him on Wednesday, the district attorney's office said. He faces an aggravating circumstance of the threat of great bodily harm, the office said. Carwyle is being held without bail and is scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning for an arraignment and plea hearing. Prosecutors said they intend to request that the court set bail at $150,000. MORE: Man crashes vehicle through gates of Jennifer Aniston's LA home: Police sources Aniston was home at the time of the crash, police sources said. Private security at the home detained the driver before he was taken into custody by police, sources close to the investigation told ABC News. The Los Angeles Police Department's Threat Management Unit, which has handled cases involving Aniston before, investigated, the sources said. The suspect, who has a minor criminal history, was not actively being investigated for anything involving Aniston before the incident, the sources said. PHOTO: Jimmy Carwyle. (Obtained by ABC News) Investigators were looking into the suspect's background and social media following the crash. There are multiple social media posts that investigators have seen that appear to be Carwyle referencing Aniston, law enforcement sources involved in the investigation told ABC News earlier Wednesday. Online records do not list any attorney information for Carwyle at this time. If convicted as charged, he faces three years in state prison. Aniston's representatives previously declined to comment on the incident. Jennifer Aniston gate-crashing suspect charged with stalking and vandalism originally appeared on
