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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kristen Zolner Exits Imagine Entertainment As Head Of Television
Kristen Zolner, who has served as Head of Television at Imagine Entertainment since 2022, has left the company, sources close to the situation confirm to Deadline. We hear Zolner's exit is amicable and the role will not be filled. More from Deadline Emma Stone & Dave McCary Bring In Amy Hodge As Head Of TV For Their Fruit Tree Production Company NBCUniversal Starts New Round Of Layoffs As SpinCo Begins To Take Shape Lionsgate Boards Adult Comedy 'Rager' From Imagine Entertainment; Jon Kasdan To Direct After taking over for Samie Kim Falvey, who left Imagine in 2021, Zolner oversaw projects such as Peacock's series remake of The Burbs starring Keke Palmer and its Friday Night Lights reboot, as well as Netflix's upcoming Gringo Hunters, among others. Prior to joining Imagine, Zolner served as Director of Original Series, at Netflix, where she oversaw such series as Emily in Paris — which is produced by Jax Media — Dead To Me, Big Mouth, The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window, Maniac, Master of None andThe Pentaverate starring Mike Myers, Uncoupled and Untitled Mo Amer. She also initiated the optioning of Michelle Buteau's bestselling book Survival of the Thickest, which has been renewed for a second season at Netflix. In her first two years at the streamer, Zolner also helped program the company's first 25 original standup specials. Before Netflix, she served as a development executive at Amazon Studios, where she shepherded Emmy-winning comedy-drama Transparent as well as Bosch, the studio's longest-running original series. Previously, Zolner held positions at Scot Armstrong's American Work and in the festivals group at HBO. Variety first reported Zolner's exit. Best of Deadline 'Ginny & Georgia' Season 3: Everything We Know So Far Everything We Know About The 'Reminders of Him' Movie So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Yahoo
Escaped California inmate who killed leader of elite Mexican police unit while on the run has been arrested
An escaped California inmate wanted for killing the leader of an elite Mexican police unit while on the run was arrested in Tijuana, Mexico. Cesar Hernandez, 34, was arrested Thursday by Mexico's State Investigation Agency. Hernandez was wanted in connection with the shooting death of 33-year-old Abigail Esparza Reyes, the leader of the Mexican police unit known as the "Gringo Hunters," which aims to capture U.S. suspects who are fugitives in Mexico. Escaped California Prison Inmate Convicted Of Murder Kills Police Commander In Mexico: Report Esparza Reyes was killed during a shootout on April 9 in Tijuana while the unit was attempting to arrest Hernandez. "These actions reflect the outstanding intelligence and investigative work carried out by personnel from the State Attorney General's Office, whose coordinated efforts, tactical analysis strategies and data collection made it possible to accurately locate the person arrested today," the Baja California prosecutor's office said in a statement Friday following the arrest. Read On The Fox News App "The State Prosecutor General's Office reiterates its commitment to act firmly, legally, and reaffirms its commitment that in Baja California, whoever does it, pays for it," the statement added. Mexican officials said Hernandez is facing criminal proceedings and "his legal situation will be determined as set out by law." Dangerous Man In Custody In California For Murder Escapes, Manhunt Underway Hernandez was serving 80 years to life with the possibility of parole in California for first-degree murder before escaping from custody on December 2. He was being transported to the Kern County Superior Courthouse in Delano for a court appearance when he jumped out of the van and ran away. He was held at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano before his escape. He was handed over to Kern County from Los Angeles County in article source: Escaped California inmate who killed leader of elite Mexican police unit while on the run has been arrested
Fox News
19-04-2025
- Fox News
Escaped California inmate who killed leader of elite Mexican police unit while on the run has been arrested
An escaped California inmate wanted for killing the leader of an elite Mexican police unit while on the run was arrested in Tijuana, Mexico. Cesar Hernandez, 34, was arrested Thursday by Mexico's State Investigation Agency. Hernandez was wanted in connection with the shooting death of 33-year-old Abigail Esparza Reyes, the leader of the Mexican police unit known as the "Gringo Hunters," which aims to capture U.S. suspects who are fugitives in Mexico. Esparza Reyes was killed during a shootout on April 9 in Tijuana while the unit was attempting to arrest Hernandez. "These actions reflect the outstanding intelligence and investigative work carried out by personnel from the State Attorney General's Office, whose coordinated efforts, tactical analysis strategies and data collection made it possible to accurately locate the person arrested today," the Baja California prosecutor's office said in a statement Friday following the arrest. "The State Prosecutor General's Office reiterates its commitment to act firmly, legally, and reaffirms its commitment that in Baja California, whoever does it, pays for it," the statement added. Mexican officials said Hernandez is facing criminal proceedings and "his legal situation will be determined as set out by law." Hernandez was serving 80 years to life with the possibility of parole in California for first-degree murder before escaping from custody on December 2. He was being transported to the Kern County Superior Courthouse in Delano for a court appearance when he jumped out of the van and ran away. He was held at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano before his escape. He was handed over to Kern County from Los Angeles County in 2019.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Yahoo
Convicted killer who escaped from California custody, allegedly shot Mexican police officer, is recaptured
A convicted Los Angeles County murderer who escaped from custody in California and then fled to Mexico — where he allegedly shot and killed a police officer who was trying to apprehend him — was arrested in Tijuana this week, Mexican authorities said. The Attorney General's Office of the State of Baja California announced that Cesar Hernandez, 35, was captured on Thursday in a special operation dubbed "Gacela," meaning gazelle. He was wanted in Mexico in connection with the April 9 shooting death of Mexican police commander Abigail Esparza Reyes, which took place during an attempt to arrest him in Tijuana. Reyes was a member of a specialized investigative unit known as "Gringo Hunters," which works to apprehend fugitives who have fled to Mexico from the U.S., according to reporting from Reuters. Authorities told the wire service that Reyes had led the unit's regional team for eight years and carried out more than 400 operations. "Abigail's life will be honored, and her death will not go unpunished," Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda said in Spanish in a statement on social media earlier this month. In 2019, Hernandez was sentenced to 80 years to life for killing a man outside of a bar in Southeast Los Angeles, a second-strike offense, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Hernandez escaped custody in December while he was being transported to an appearance at Kern County Superior Court in Delano, according to CDCR. After arriving at the courthouse, he jumped out of the van, evaded staff and fled the area on foot. Read more: Murderer escapes custody in Central California; search underway Despite the significant law enforcement effort to capture him, he made it to Mexico. Hernandez "had been on the run from justice in both Mexico and the U.S., making him a top priority for law enforcement" the Baja California Attorney General's Office said in a statement in Spanish. 'In Baja California, if you break the law, there are consequences," the statement concluded. Authorities have not yet announced whether Hernandez will be prosecuted in Mexico or California. According to the CDCR, 99% of offenders who have left an institution, camp or community-based program without permission since 1977 have been apprehended. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
19-04-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Convicted killer who escaped from California custody, allegedly shot Mexican police officer, is recaptured
A convicted Los Angeles County murderer who escaped from custody in California and then fled to Mexico — where he allegedly shot and killed a police officer who was trying to apprehend him — was arrested in Tijuana this week, Mexican authorities said. The Attorney General's Office of the State of Baja California announced that Cesar Hernandez, 35, was captured on Thursday in a special operation dubbed 'Gacela,' meaning gazelle. He was wanted in Mexico in connection with the April 9 shooting death of Mexican police commander Abigail Esparza Reyes, which took place during an attempt to arrest him in Tijuana. Reyes was a member of a specialized investigative unit known as 'Gringo Hunters,' which works to apprehend fugitives who have fled to Mexico from the U.S., according to reporting from Reuters. Authorities told the wire service that Reyes had led the unit's regional team for eight years and carried out more than 400 operations. 'Abigail's life will be honored, and her death will not go unpunished,' Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda said in Spanish in a statement on social media earlier this month. In 2019, Hernandez was sentenced to 80 years to life for killing a man outside of a bar in Southeast Los Angeles, a second-strike offense, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Hernandez escaped custody in December while he was being transported to an appearance at Kern County Superior Court in Delano, according to CDCR. After arriving at the courthouse, he jumped out of the van, evaded staff and fled the area on foot. Despite the significant law enforcement effort to capture him, he made it to Mexico. Hernandez 'had been on the run from justice in both Mexico and the U.S., making him a top priority for law enforcement' the Baja California Attorney General's Office said in a statement in Spanish. 'In Baja California, if you break the law, there are consequences,' the statement concluded. Authorities have not yet announced whether Hernandez will be prosecuted in Mexico or California. According to the CDCR, 99% of offenders who have left an institution, camp or community-based program without permission since 1977 have been apprehended.
