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Daily Record
15 hours ago
- Daily Record
Creep dodges jail after paying 13-year-old girls hundreds of pounds to send him naked photos
Sleazy Martin Murray befriended the youngsters on Snapchat. A creep has dodged jail after paying 13-year-old girls hundreds of pounds to send him naked photos. Sleazy Martin Murray befriended the youngsters on Snapchat. He told one she had a "really pretty" face before demanding pictures of "the real stuff". Murray, 49, of Pretoria Court, Coalburn, admitted getting two girls to send him intimate images between October and November 2020. Airdrie Sheriff Court heard they used the cash to buy clothes. Annette Ward, prosecuting, said one girl, who lived in the south of England, accepted a request from Murray to talk on Snapchat. He told her he was in his 40s and they chatted about school. She then asked him for £50 and in response he sent her £10 via Paypal. Ms Ward stated: "Murray asked what she looked like and she sent him a photo of her face. "He replied 'Wow! You look really pretty.' and asked her for pictures of 'the real stuff'. "He asked her for photos in her bra and then to take off her underwear. "She was naked in some of the photos she sent. He told her she had a nice body and sent heart emojis. "In general he would send money before she sent pictures. Sometimes if she was out shopping she would ask him for money. He would send it and ask for something in return later. "The girl thinks she sent him more than 20 photos and videos and received in the region of £600 from Murray. "She told a friend who added Murray on Snapchat. The friend also sent nude pictures and thinks she got about £70 from him." Ms Ward said the first girl told police she knew what she was doing was wrong and began to worry that someone would find out. The prosecutor added: "Contact came to an end when the second girl's mum found out about it." Murray told police he believed the girls were 16 and claimed he couldn't remember asking them for naked pictures. But he admitted: "I might have had a few drinks and been looking for attention." Defence lawyer Archie Hill said Murray has no history of similar offending and hasn't been in trouble since this came to light in early 2021. Mr Hill told the court: "At the time of these offences the country was subject to a Covid lockdown and restrictions. "His alcohol consumption had increased, he became disinhibited and started surfing the internet. "He is remorseful, ashamed and embarrassed." Social workers say parcel delivery driver Murray poses a high risk of further sex offending, but Sheriff Joseph Hughes told him: "I must consider if there is a prospect of rehabilitation. "The clear intention of the custody threshold test, in my opinion, is to reserve prison for the most serious offences. "A community order with suitably accredited programme requirements designed for people convicted of sexual offences can be a proper alternative to a short, or even moderate, custodial sentence." Murray, whose partner has stood by him, was given a three-year supervision order and must complete the 'Moving Forward, Making Changes' programme. He faces a 7pm-7am curfew under a six-month electronic tagging order and will be on the sex offenders' register for five years. * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Lucy Liu as Official Brand Voice, Ushering in a New Chapter of Storytelling for U.S. Campaigns
ATLANTA, July 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced it is embarking on an important new chapter for brand marketing, unveiling Lucy Liu—award-winning actress, producer, and director—as the new voice of Mercedes-Benz in the United States. Drawing from her celebrated career and wide artistic acclaim, including two SAG awards, a Critics Choice Award and two Emmy nominations, Liu brings a distinct, sophisticated voice that naturally embodies the luxurious and pioneering core values of Mercedes-Benz. Renowned for her versatility and magnetic presence, Liu is uniquely suited to convey a spectrum of emotion—from serene warmth, to bold confidence and vibrant excitement—perfectly complementing the impressive breadth and groundbreaking innovation synonymous with the Mercedes-Benz vehicle portfolio. "Mercedes-Benz doesn't just define luxury - it continually reimagines it. To lend my voice to a brand with such a legacy of excellence and a bold vision for the future feels like a powerful alignment of values and creativity. This partnership reflects everything I value: innovation, intention, and impact. Together, we're building a legacy of modern luxury that only Mercedes-Benz can deliver."Lucy Liu, Award-Winning Actress, Producer, and Director Liu's debut as the official voice of Mercedes-Benz premiered with the launch of the new campaign featuring the GLS SUV, created in partnership with Merkley+Partners, called "Moving Forward." The television commercial was designed to further strengthen the GLS SUV's position as the ultimate luxury SUV through compelling cinematic narratives that emphasize its versatile seven-seat interior, pioneering technology, elegant styling, dynamic handling and thrilling performance. "The debut of Lucy Liu as the new official brand voice marks a new era for Mercedes-Benz marketing. Lucy's range and sophisticated tone conveys a modern elegance that represents the brand's legacy and future, and the transition to a female voice signals to our customers something fresh and innovative that provokes reappraisal."Melody Lee, Chief Marketing Officer, Mercedes-Benz USA Watch Liu's voiceover debut with the GLS commercial debut here, and look for two more campaigns featuring Liu to premiere later this month. About Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse lineup in the luxury segment with 18 model lines ranging from the sporty GLA SUV to the flagship S-Class and the dynamic all-electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz. MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at and To learn more about all Mercedes-Benz entities in North America, visit Accredited journalists can visit our media site at View source version on Contacts Corporate Communications Team corporatecommunicationsmbusa@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Lucy Liu as Official Brand Voice, Ushering in a New Chapter of Storytelling for U.S. Campaigns
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced it is embarking on an important new chapter for brand marketing, unveiling Lucy Liu—award-winning actress, producer, and director—as the new voice of Mercedes-Benz in the United States. Drawing from her celebrated career and wide artistic acclaim, including two SAG awards, a Critics Choice Award and two Emmy nominations, Liu brings a distinct, sophisticated voice that naturally embodies the luxurious and pioneering core values of Mercedes-Benz. Renowned for her versatility and magnetic presence, Liu is uniquely suited to convey a spectrum of emotion—from serene warmth, to bold confidence and vibrant excitement—perfectly complementing the impressive breadth and groundbreaking innovation synonymous with the Mercedes-Benz vehicle portfolio. 'Mercedes-Benz doesn't just define luxury - it continually reimagines it. To lend my voice to a brand with such a legacy of excellence and a bold vision for the future feels like a powerful alignment of values and creativity. This partnership reflects everything I value: innovation, intention, and impact. Together, we're building a legacy of modern luxury that only Mercedes-Benz can deliver.' Lucy Liu, Award-Winning Actress, Producer, and Director Liu's debut as the official voice of Mercedes-Benz premiered with the launch of the new campaign featuring the GLS SUV, created in partnership with Merkley+Partners, called 'Moving Forward.' The television commercial was designed to further strengthen the GLS SUV's position as the ultimate luxury SUV through compelling cinematic narratives that emphasize its versatile seven-seat interior, pioneering technology, elegant styling, dynamic handling and thrilling performance. 'The debut of Lucy Liu as the new official brand voice marks a new era for Mercedes-Benz marketing. Lucy's range and sophisticated tone conveys a modern elegance that represents the brand's legacy and future, and the transition to a female voice signals to our customers something fresh and innovative that provokes reappraisal.' Melody Lee, Chief Marketing Officer, Mercedes-Benz USA Watch Liu's voiceover debut with the GLS commercial debut here, and look for two more campaigns featuring Liu to premiere later this month. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse lineup in the luxury segment with 18 model lines ranging from the sporty GLA SUV to the flagship S-Class and the dynamic all-electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz. MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at and To learn more about all Mercedes-Benz entities in North America, visit Accredited journalists can visit our media site at
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Preventing gun violence: Wayne County specialist to monitor activity on social media
The Brief Wayne County is hiring people to look over social media for clues about future violence. The county is looking for someone to scour social media and prevent someone from making a bad decision. A part of that plan is to find trouble before it starts. DETROIT (FOX 2) - Wayne County is hiring a brand-new position, looking for someone who is savvy enough to follow clues on social media and act accordingly. What they're saying The county is looking for someone to scour social media and prevent someone from making a bad decision, offering resources to make better decisions, and apparently, people are lining up for a chance to do the job. The idea of the government meeting young people on their turf, social media, was planted years ago in Wayne County. Trying to get a handle on youth violence. "Now what do we do about these young people that are, unfortunately, are continuing to either become victims of gun violence or they are resorting to gun violence and resulting in them losing their freedom," said Wayne County Executive Chief of Staff Brian Rinehart. "I can't tell you how many times we've seen that there was a trail on social media that led to what we'll call beef." A part of that plan is to find trouble before it starts. Enter the Youth Intelligence Specialist. "This is an original idea we launched here," said Rinehart. Dig deeper It is a position being offered by the county is looking for someone with a college degree to monitor posts on social media from young people already caught up in the justice system. "Make sure that we are monitoring open-facing social media. These are not law enforcement officers," said Rinehart. "They don't have the ability to utilize the tools that law enforcement community would have." What these specialists can do is offer alternatives, pairing this with the county's Moving Forward program, which offers positive role models—adults who have been through the system as kids and now want to give back. "Who better to go to these young people and talk to them about making better choices, and we have the data, we have the ability to connect them, and we are very excited about that," said Rinehart. "That is what this program is about." If these youth intel specialists do come across something that needs police intervention. "These folks would have the ability that if there is a public safety risk, to refer to law enforcement, and they would handle it from there," said Rinehart. "This team is designed to prevent and deter young people from making poor choices." Ultimately, though, the goal is simple. By the numbers According to county officials, there were a lot of qualified applicants. The job pays between $65,000 to $92,000, and they are going to start with two positions and see where it goes from there.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Mona Singh revealed Aamir Khan's REACTION to box office failure of Laal Singh Chaddha: 'Ofcourse, it hurt'
Mona Singh , who has shared the screen with Aamir Khan in 3 Idiots and Laal Singh Chaddha, recently spoke about her experience working with him. She praised Aamir as extremely intelligent and said she feels fortunate to have collaborated with him twice in her career. Her Curiosity on Set In a throwback chat with Siddharth Kannan, Mona shared memories of working with Aamir. She recalled how she would often approach him with unusual or "bizarre" questions during their shoots, highlighting how approachable and understanding he was on set. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like News For Jack Nicholson, 87, He Has Been Confirmed To Be... Reportingly Undo Respect for Aamir's Intelligence The actress shared that she's very curious on film sets and would often ask Aamir Khan all kinds of questions about the script and scenes. She said she trusted him because of his intelligence and clarity, and praised how sorted he is when it comes to work. Mona also mentioned that she has a lot of respect for Aamir and feels lucky to have worked with him twice. Aamir Khan's Reaction to Laal Singh Chaddha's Failure Mona further shared that she feels fortunate to have had the chance to work with Aamir Khan twice. She praised him for his intelligence, clarity, and professionalism, adding that she deeply respects him and values the learning experiences she had while collaborating with him. Mona Singh on Moving Forward She also recalled that Aamir was deeply hurt by the failure of Laal Singh Chaddha. However, she admired how he still hosted a party to celebrate the team's effort and hard work. She also praised Aamir for taking full responsibility for the film's outcome, saying it showed his strength and humility. The actress shared that although she felt sad for a few days after Laal Singh Chaddha failed at the box office, she eventually moved on. She also noted that the film later received a lot of love and appreciation once it started streaming online.
