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Boston Globe
6 hours ago
- Boston Globe
Pawtucket police release edited videos in shooting of mentally disabled man with a toy gun, raising more questions
It's also the only video the city released that shows the shooting. The footage from Letourneau's body-worn camera was edited to show only 4 minutes and 2 seconds after the shooting occurred. That clip begins with Letourneau handcuffing James Dean, a resident who was tackled by police as he yelled at officers not to shoot Yidana. It is labeled 'redacted' and does not show the shooting itself. Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up Footage from the body-worn camera of Pawtucket Police Officer Thomas Letourneau on June 8, 2025, shows his actions after he shot Sebastian Yidana. Advertisement Letourneau can be heard trying to catch his breath and cursing. Another officer walks him to a cruiser and tells him to take a seat inside. 'F--k. My body camera's on, f--k,' Letourneau says and throws his sunglasses on the dashboard. 'Don't talk to anybody, all right?' a third officer tells him soon after. 'Take a breath.' The other videos captured the chaotic aftermath, as swarms of officers responded in seconds to Letourneau's call about 'shots fired.' Officer Matthew Levasseur jumped out of his cruiser with his gun drawn, shouting at Dean, a resident who was shouting at police as he stood with Yidana. 'Get out of the way so we can help him!' Levasseur shouted. Advertisement Levasseur was the first officer to reach Yidana. He called for a rescue and yelled for gloves, and asked the fallen man's name. 'I might die,' Yidana answered softly, barely audible under James' screams. 'I hope I die.' Video from the body camera worn by Pawtucket Officer Matthew Levasseur on June 8, 2025, shows the aftermath of the shooting of Sebastian Yidana. 'You're not gonna die, buddy,' Levasseur responded. He pulled on gloves and put pressure on Yidana's bleeding wound. 'Was it an officer who did this?' Levasseur asked, several times. 'Yes,' Yidana said. Dean had his hands in the air, screaming, 'Toy gun!' as Officer Andrew Dutra drew his gun and shouted for him to get on the ground. Letourneau tackled Dean to the pavement, and as the officers handcuffed him, Dean kept asking, 'Why am I getting arrested?' One officer picked up the camouflage-colored, orange-tipped, plastic toy gun that Yidana dropped when he was shot. When Officer Nicholas Dadona saw it, he sounded confused. 'That's not the gun,' Dadona can be heard saying on the video from his body-worn camera. 'Where's the real gun?' In body-camera video footage released by officials, a Pawtucket police officer holds the toy gun 28-year-old Sebastian Yidana, a mentally disabled man, was holding when he was shot by Pawtucket Police Officer Thomas Letourneau on June 8. (Pawtucket Police Department) Pawtucket Police Department Yidana had been playing with the toy gun as he stood at the corner of Goff Avenue and Broad Street, outside his apartment building at 10 Goff Ave. 'He's been doing that with the gun the last couple of days, out here, going up to people's cars,' a woman was overheard telling another officer on one of the videos released by the police department. Scott Fontes, Advertisement The bullets also struck a parked vehicle and the front of the Blackstone Valley Community Action Program building on Goff Avenue. Scott Fontes points to bullet holes in the Blackstone Valley Community Action Program building on June 27, 2025. Fontes said those bullets came from a Pawtucket police officer who shot at a mentally disabled man holding a toy gun on June 8, 2025. Amanda Milkovits/Globe Staff Yidana's family said the videos do not explain why he was shot. 'Please, please release all of the videos right now,' implored Yidana's mother, Regina Socree. 'I don't understand why they are playing this game. Release them so we can see what actually happened. This is a human being we are talking about.' Yidana was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia when he was in his late teens; his mother said the police are aware of his mental illness. From his bed at Rhode Island Hospital, Sebastian Yidana recovers at Rhode Island Hospital after being shot by Pawtucket Police Officer while carrying a toy gun. (Regina Socree) Regina Socree The city of Pawtucket has been slow to release any information about the police shooting over the last three and a half weeks. Aside from statements at the scene, Police Chief Tina Goncalves has not answered questions about the shooting. After The city hasn't responded to a public-records request made two weeks ago for the police radio and dispatch calls from the shooting. Although arrest reports are made public within 48 hours under state law, the department didn't respond to the Globe's request for Yidana's until June 25, after the Globe appealed to Grebien and the attorney general's office. Advertisement The 18-page report showed someone had called about a man with an Airsoft gun with an orange tip — indicating that the gun was a toy. Two other officers reported that someone had called about a man with a BB gun. The city still hasn't released a written narrative from Letourneau. City Solicitor Frank Milos told the Globe on June 26 that Letourneau had not yet written one. Video from the body worn camera of Pawtucket Officer Andrew Dutra shows Officer Thomas Letourneau being walked to a police cruiser. Letourneau was placed on administrative leave after the shooting. A video from the body worn camera of Pawtucket Officer Andrew Dutra shows him being walked to a police cruiser after the shooting. A spokesman for the attorney general's office said prosecutors and the state police are continuing to investigate the shooting with Pawtucket police, as is protocol for officer-involved shootings in Rhode Island. Over the last 20 years, Pawtucket police officers have fatally shot seven people and wounded one other person. Each incident was deemed justified by a grand jury. The attorney general's office told the Globe it had no objection to Pawtucket releasing the videos once all the witnesses were interviewed. Other police departments generally release the videos of police shootings that include the incident. Pawtucket's release of edited videos 'was pointless, really,' said Choice McDonnough, Yidana's older sister. 'It doesn't answer what took place prior to the shooting. It just shows a bystander or witness defending Sebastian who is being arrested for no reason.' Pawtucket State Representative Cherie Cruz (left) comforts Regina Socree on Friday as she spoke about her son Sebastian Yidana, who was shot and wounded by a Pawtucket officer on June 8. (Amanda Milkovits/Globe Staff) Amanda Milkovits/Globe Staff The Pawtucket police did not charge Dean or Fontes, who were merely bystanders. However, the police lodged two felony charges against Yidana for allegedly carrying a device that resembled a firearm and pointing it at Letourneau on June 8 and another, unnamed person on June 7. Advertisement Those charges cost Yidana his housing. Pawtucket state representative Cherie Cruz criticized how the Pawtucket police have handled the shooting, saying that it undermined any trust from the community. 'Residents have to live in fear that they have no rights or protection from police violence. Who holds police accountable when they do commit crimes against residents, police themselves?' Cruz told the Globe. 'It will not happen when police police themselves.... a panel of cops will never hold other cops accountable for their lawlessness, crime, and violence.' Amanda Milkovits can be reached at
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Justin Bieber and wife Hailey dance away their marital woes with united front at concert
Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Baldwin Bieber put on a strong united front while attending night three of DJ Martin Garrix's first headlining LA gig, which was held at the city's State Historic Park on Sunday. In fan footage, the 31-year-old pop star could be seen wrapping his arm around the 28-year-old Rhode founder, and they also danced along to the Dutch 29-year-old's (born Martijn Garritsen) EDM set while in the VIP section. In fact, Justin got so into the pulsing beats, at one point he stripped off his Adidas Real Madrid 'Fly Emirates' soccer jersey to reveal his tattooed torso. That same night, Hailey - whose mother Kennya is Brazilian - Instastoried a snap of their 10-month-old son Jack Blues Bieber clutching his 'first pão de queijo,' a Brazilian cheese ball recipe. The Biebers recently returned to their $25M Beverly Hills estate after enjoying a lakeside family vacation - most likely at his $5M waterfront estate situated on the scenic shores of Puslinch Lake near Cambridge, Ontario in his native Canada. The two-time Grammy winner and the Arizona-born beauty have been plagued with marital strife rumors, which he didn't help with his disrespectful public posts about Mother's Day and her first solo American Vogue cover. In fan footage, the 31-year-old pop star could be seen wrapping his arm around the 28-year-old Rhode founder, and they also danced along to the Dutch 29-year-old's (pictured) EDM set while in the VIP section The power dynamic has definitely changed between Justin and Hailey ever since she sold her skincare/cosmetics company for $1B to e.l.f Cosmetics, and she will remain with the company as chief creative officer and head of innovation. Last Tuesday, Us Weekly reported that 'things aren't great right now' due to Bieber's erratic behaviour causing 'a lot of stress' for Baldwin. 'Family issues have clouded her success,' a source told the mag. 'Justin's going through a difficult time, and Hailey is giving him room to get himself back on track. He's doing his best, but it's tough.' The married couple of six years originally met backstage at the TODAY Show in 2009, they began dating in 2015, and they rekindled their on/off romance in 2018 three months after his split with Selena Gomez. On Monday, Justin shared snaps of himself in the recording studio and boxing with his trainer. Bieber captioned his new Instagram slideshow '17' along with six sneezing emojis, which many fans believed might mean his athleisure clothing company SKYLRK will launch on July 17. The 'Standing on Business' star enlisted business partner Neima Khaila and 3D design consultant Finn Rush-Taylor to help him create the replacement to his prior label, Drew House. Justin has recently fired his manager Scooter Braun, 'swagger coach' Ryan Good, business manager Lou Taylor, bodyguards Keith Gibbs and Eric Johnson, as well as security guard Kenny Hamilton. That same night, Hailey - whose mother Kennya is Brazilian - Instastoried a snap of their 10-month-old son Jack Blues Bieber clutching his 'first pão de queijo,' a Brazilian cheese ball recipe The Biebers recently returned to their $25M Beverly Hills estate after enjoying a lakeside family vacation - most likely at his $5M waterfront estate situated on the scenic shores of Puslinch Lake near Cambridge, Ontario in his native Canada Bieber captioned his new Instagram slideshow '17' along with six sneezing emojis, which many fans believed might mean his athleisure clothing company SKYLRK will launch on July 17 Bieber was already suffering from depression before revealing he had come down with Ramsay Hunt syndrome in 2022, which made him focus more on his health than his career. The former YouTube sensation's most recent single - Moments - was featured on his former mentor Sean 'Diddy' Combs' fifth studio album The Love Album: Off the Grid in 2023. The 55-year-old disgraced music mogul is currently incarcerated at MDC Brooklyn's Special Housing Unit amid his federal criminal trial, but Justin insisted he was not one of his victims. The jury resumes deliberations on Tuesday morning.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hailey Bieber Gets Her Paws On a Rare, Vintage Leopard-Print Dress
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Fashion's most avowed minimalist has lately been showing her true stripes—or rather, spots. Hailey Bieber has steadily replaced her white, tan, and black pieces with luxe leopard prints since September 2024. Some of her wildest wears range from a Toteme Fall 2025 coat to a Saint Laurent pony-hair tote bag. But until now, she's limited leopard looks to her off-duty outings. On June 10, Bieber attended the 2025 Business of Beauty Global Forum, hosted by Business of Fashion. The multi-hyphenate chatted all things Rhode (including its billion-dollar acquisition) with the executive editor of Business of Beauty, Priya Rao, at Stanly Ranch in Napa, California. Instead of channeling her beauty brand's minimalist color palette, Bieber embraced her wild side in vintage Versace, circa Fall 1996. With help from her longtime stylist, Dani Michelle, the new mom sourced one of Gianni Versace's final collections before his tragic passing. Even though it's 28 years old—exactly Bieber's age—the sleeveless mini looked good as new, complete with a high, asymmetrical neck and a thigh-length hem. If you zoom in enough, you'll see the black and cream finish appeared to be real fur, as opposed to a printed pattern. While she loves a pointy pump (preferably with YSL tags), this time Bieber selected a more summery style: peep-toe mules. The gold detailing on each patent leather shoe revealed their designer as Saint Laurent—a fitting selection for the brand ambassador. Shockingly, Bieber opted out of her usual jewelry, including diamond stud earrings, a few bracelets, and layered necklaces. Instead, she just popped on her 10-carat engagement ring. She also left a purse at home. But if she had carried one, it likely would've been a small clutch from the Anthony Vaccarello-led label. Perhaps her new favorite, the Suzanne Shoulder Bag, which sold out immediately once she debuted it in May. Bieber's LLD (little leopard dress) holds a place in fashion history, as most of her vintage finds do. Back in 1996, Amber Valletta wore the same mock-neck mini for the September issue of Vogue. Captured by the esteemed Stephen Meisel, Valletta paired it with strappy metallic pumps in gold. Unless you have Michelle on speed dial, Bieber's dress is off limits. But don't worry, you can still channel her leopard look this summer. Just get your claws on one of the similar options below. View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Hailey Bieber proudly shows off her pumped breast milk after opening up about postpartum life
Just a day after Justin Bieber shared glimpses from their family getaway, Hailey Bieber dropped a post of her own, raw and real mom life. The Rhode founder, who had earlier opened up about her postpartum journey, proudly showed off her pumped breast milk in an Instagram post, nearly a year after giving birth to her son, Jack Blues Bieber. While the couple is constantly battling rumours about a failed marriage, it seems both Hailey and Justin are determined to show things are fine. The couple was blessed with baby Jack Blues Bieber in August 2024. Also read: Hailey Bieber mocks Justin Bieber divorce reports with ring-flaunting selfie, flexes hubby's brand On July 27, the RHODE founder posted a photo of a full milk storage bag on her Story with the caption, 'My breast did that!' The couple had announced the pregnancy in May, after which they renewed their vows in a stunning Hawaii photoshoot, the 28-year-old proudly flaunting her baby bump in a wedding dress. Later, Justin teased their baby's arrival with a photo of Jack's tiny foot wrapped in a blanket, writing 'Welcome home' in the caption. Though they've kept baby Bieber's face under wraps, the two often give fans sneak peeks into his life. During their recent lakeside vacation, the singer shared a photo of Jack, now 10 months old, sitting in a mini Toronto Maple Leafs jersey (Justin's favourite team). Hailey, too, dropped a snap of the little one chilling in the grassy soccer field with a couple of ball pit balls. Hailey Bieber might be the first Hollywood celeb that actually breastfeeds… most of them do fórmula so they can go back to work quickly and drink alcohol — Alice (@aliceadamee) June 27, 2025 In a recent Vogue interview, the model, who just hit billionaire status thanks to her beauty and wellness brand, opened up about how going through postpartum while getting slammed with hate comments took a serious toll on her. Hailey said she had stopped caring about the constant noise, including people telling her and Justin to divorce, calling that stretch 'the most sensitive time' of her life. She called the whole experience a total mindf***, adding that sometimes people go so overboard they forget how hard it is to live under the public eye and be picked apart 24/7. 'I thought seven years in it would've already… and it hasn't. You would think after having a child, people would maybe move on, chill out a little bit — but no.' Hailey said the worst part was right after giving birth and being hit instantly with trolls, 'I'm so done now,' she added. 'I feel like I've fought so hard to get people to understand me, or know who I am, or see me for me. And people just don't want to sometimes. And there's nothing you can do about that.' Also read: Hailey Bieber opens up about rumours about divorce with Justin Bieber, dealing with online hate during postpartum: 'You would think after a child…' On the other hand, Justin's social media antics have only made things worse for the duo. A source told Us Weekly that the couple is under a lot of stress, mostly because of Justin's odd behaviour online. He posted nearly 20 times on Instagram for his first Father's Day, with captions that left fans confused. Some of them read, 'I'm a dad that's not to be f***ed with,' while others said, 'Happy daddy day to me, u lil ho.' Insiders added that Hailey is giving him some space to sort things out in his life and career. Lately, there have also been reports about financial trouble, with Justin allegedly owing a huge sum to former manager Scooter Braun. He even changed his Instagram handle to @lilbieber.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
There Are New Reports On Justin And Hailey Bieber's Alleged "Rocky" Marriage After Justin's Troubling Social Media Posts
It sounds like things aren't going so good between Justin and Hailey Bieber. As you know, there's been talk about the pair's relationship for months – years even — but things recently intensified following a series of cryptic posts from Justin, including one venting about relationships and another about getting the silent treatment. The posts notably came after he faced huge backlash for his public treatment of Hailey, including his underwhelming response to her summer Vogue cover, his short reaction when her makeup brand, Rhode, made a billion-dollar beauty deal with e.l.f. Cosmetics, and his "vile" Mother's Day post, which partly said, "mothers day sucks ass." While neither Justin nor Hailey has addressed the latest round of speculation, a source tells Entertainment Tonight that "things have been rocky" between the couple. Related: You Have Excellent Facial Recognition If You Can Recognize These 12 Celebrities As Kids "Justin has been super moody," the source said, "and they've had a lot of unpleasant conversations and arguments." That apparently includes "fights about simple things like what they're having for dinner," which has reportedly made Hailey feel "drained." Related: Courtney Stodden Did A Face Reveal After Dissolving Her Fillers And She Looks Really Different Now "Hailey has been frustrated by Justin's antics on Instagram ... and feels unsupported by him," the source shared. Another thing that she's reportedly found "upsetting" about Justin, who's been on hiatus since his 2021 album, Justice, is his "lack of motivation." But she's not the only one with alleged issues in the marriage. Justin reportedly has his qualms, too. The source said, "Justin has been getting irritated easily and feels like Hailey can be superficial about the way their relationship looks in the public eye." Reps for Hailey and Justin didn't immediately return BuzzFeed's request for comment, but Hailey previously shared that the majority of the news about her is "not real." "And that's the thing," she told Vogue. "I have a real life. My real life is that I get to wake up to my beautiful family and my son and my friends and I have people that know me and love me and I love them." Meanwhile, Justin told the outlet that "the smartest thing I've ever done was marry Hailey." "I'm walking in the days I always dreamed of," he said of becoming a husband and father to their 10-month-old son, Jack. I hope everything is OK with the two of them! We'll see if either of them comments on the report. Also in Celebrity: "Overwhelmingly Untrue": Three Months After That Explosive Exposé, Jonathan Van Ness Addressed The Allegations Also in Celebrity: 21 Celebrity Facts That Are, Like, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Shocking Also in Celebrity: "He Growled At Me, Saying He Only Signs Autographs For 'Chicks With Huge Tits'": 19 Infuriating Times People Had First-Hand Experiences With Celebrities Behaving Badly
