The incident took place in the bustling financial district of the city, where the CEO, a well-known figure in the business world, was on his way to a meeting. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing the suspect fleeing the scene on foot. Police arrived promptly and were able to apprehend the suspect after a brief chase.ATLANTA (AP) — Deliberations are underway in Atlanta after a year of testimony in the gang and racketeering trial that originally included the rapper Young Thug. Jurors are considering whether to convict Shannon Stillwell and Deamonte Kendrick, who raps as Yak Gotti, on gang, murder, drug and gun charges. The original indictment charged 28 people with conspiring to violate Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Opening statements in the trial for six of those defendants happened a year ago . Four of them, including Young Thug, pleaded guilty last month. The rapper was freed on probation. Stillwell and Kendrick rejected plea deals after more than a week of negotiations, and their lawyers chose not to present evidence or witnesses. Both seemed to be in good spirits Tuesday morning after closings wrapped the previous night. Kendrick was chatting and laughing with Stillwell and his lawyers before the jury arrived for instructions. The jury started deliberating Tuesday afternoon and was dismissed at 5 p.m. Jurors are expected to resume deliberations Wednesday morning. If they don’t reach a verdict by 3 p.m. Wednesday, the judge will send them home for the Thanksgiving weekend and they will return Monday morning. Kendrick and Stillwell were charged in the 2015 killing of Donovan Thomas Jr., also known as “Big Nut,” in an Atlanta barbershop. Prosecutors painted Stillwell and Kendrick as members of a violent street gang called Young Slime Life, or YSL, co-founded in 2012 by Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams. During closings on Monday, they pointed to tattoos, song lyrics and social media posts they said proved members, including Stillwell, admitted to killing people in rival gangs. Prosecutors say Thomas was in a rival gang. Stillwell was also charged in the 2022 killing of Shymel Drinks, which prosecutors said was in retaliation for the killing of two YSL associates days earlier. Defense attorneys Doug Weinstein and Max Schardt said the state presented unreliable witnesses, weak evidence and cherry-picked lyrics and social media posts to push a false narrative about Stillwell, Kendrick and the members of YSL. Schardt, Stillwell's attorney, reminded the jury that alleged YSL affiliates said during the trial that they had lied to police. Law enforcement played a “sick game” by promising they would escape long prison sentences if they said what police wanted them to say, Schardt said. He theorized that one of those witnesses could have killed Thomas. The truth is that their clients were just trying to escape poverty through music, Schardt said. “As a whole, we know the struggles that these communities have had,” Schardt said. “A sad, tacit acceptance that it’s either rap, prison or death.” Young Thug’s record label is also known as YSL, an acronym of Young Stoner Life. Kendrick was featured on two popular songs from the label’s compilation album Slime Language 2, “Take It to Trial" and “Slatty," which prosecutors presented as evidence in the trial. Weinstein, Kendrick’s defense attorney, said during closings it was wrong for prosecutors to target the defendants for their music and lyrics. Prosecutor Simone Hylton disagreed, and said surveillance footage and phone evidence supported her case. “They have the audacity to think they can just brag about killing somebody and nobody’s gonna hold them accountable,” Hylton said. The trial had more than its fair share of delays. Jury selection took nearly 10 months , and Stillwell was stabbed last year at the Fulton County jail, which paused trial proceedings. Judge Paige Reese Whitaker took over after Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Ural Glanville was removed from the case in July because he had a meeting with prosecutors and a state witness without defense attorneys present. Whitaker often lost patience with prosecutors over moves such as not sharing evidence with defense attorneys, once accusing them of “poor lawyering.” But the trial sped up under her watch. In October, four defendants, including Young Thug , pleaded guilty, with the rapper entering a non-negotiated or “blind” plea, meaning he didn't have a deal worked out with prosecutors. Nine people charged in the indictment, including rapper Gunna , accepted plea deals before the trial began. Charges against 12 others are pending. Prosecutors dropped charges against one defendant after he was convicted of murder in an unrelated case. Kramon is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Kramon on X: @charlottekramon
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TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — POET Technologies Inc. (“ ” or the “ “) (TSXV: PTK; NASDAQ: POET), the designer and developer of the POET Optical InterposerTM, Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and light sources for the data center, tele-communication and artificial intelligence markets, today announces its intention to complete a registered direct offering pursuant to which the Corporation expects to issue 5,555,556 common shares (the “ “) and warrants exercisable for 2,777,778 Common Shares (the “ ” and, together with the Common Shares, the “ “). The combined price of one Common Share and the accompanying Warrant in respect of one-half Common Share will be US$4.50 (or approximately C$6.29), to raise aggregate gross proceeds to the Corporation of US$25,000,002 (the “ “). The Warrant will be exercisable at an exercise price of US$6.00 (or approximately C$8.39) per Common Share for a period of five years from the date of issuance. The Corporation anticipates using the net proceeds of the Offering for working capital related to its recently announced intention to expand assembly operations into Malaysia and for other corporate purposes. It is anticipated that the Offering will close on or about December 3, 2024. The Offering will be made by way of a prospectus supplement to the short form base shelf prospectus of the Corporation dated September 6, 2024 (the “ “) which will be prepared and filed by the Corporation with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada prior to the closing of the Offering, and will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Corporation’s U.S. registration statement on Form F-10 (Registration No. 333-28055, which includes the Base Shelf Prospectus and was declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on September 10, 2024. The Offering is expected to be made to a single institutional investor that qualifies as an “accredited investor” under National Instrument 45-106 – of the Canadian Securities Administrators. The consummation of the Offering remains subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “ “), and other customary closing conditions. No commission or finder’s fee will be paid in connection with the Offering. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. POET is a design and development company offering high-speed optical engines, light source products and custom optical modules to the artificial intelligence systems market and to hyperscale data centers. POET’s photonic integration solutions are based on the POET Optical InterposerTM, a novel, patented platform that allows the seamless integration of electronic and photonic devices into a single chip using advanced wafer-level semiconductor manufacturing techniques. POET’s Optical Interposer-based products are lower cost, consume less power than comparable products, are smaller in size and are readily scalable to high production volumes. In addition to providing high-speed (800G, 1.6T and above) optical engines and optical modules for AI clusters and hyperscale data centers, POET has designed and produced novel light source products for chip-to-chip data communication within and between AI servers, the next frontier for solving bandwidth and latency problems in AI systems. POET’s Optical Interposer platform also solves device integration challenges across a broad range of communication, computing and sensing applications. POET is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with operations in Allentown, PA, Shenzhen, China, and Singapore. More information about POET is available on our website at .
MGP Ingredients (NASDAQ:MGPI) Issues FY24 Earnings GuidanceCollege football reporter Laura Rutledge and the SEC Network crew were in Austin, Texas, in Week 13, covering a matchup between the No. 3 Texas Longhorns and Kentucky Wildcats. While Rutledge was on the panel with Paul Finebaum, Tim Tebow, Jordan Rodgers and Roman Harper, the SEC Network crew welcomed a special guest in Austin. American actor Matthew McConaughey joined the group to discuss the current state of the Longhorns and their potential road to the College Football Playoff. Following the show, Rutledge posted a picture of herself and McConaughey, while adding a few photos of the SEC Network stage. "TEXAS," Rutledge captioned the post. Rutledge's husband reacted to the post with McConaughey, commenting the actor's famous tagline. "Alright alright alright," commented Josh Rutledge, Laura Rutledge's husband. View the original article to see embedded media. College football fans seemed to love the post from Rutledge. Some fans commented on her game day look, while others spoke on her interaction with McConaughey. "YESSSSSS LAURA!!!!" said one fan with three heart emojis. "Rocking the look," said another fan. "This is actually a fire fit. No camp just really on point," mentioned one fan. "Yeehaw cowgirl," commented one fan. "That is the PERFECT look Mrs. Laura!" said one fan. "That outfit is amazing Laura," said another fan. © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Rutledge was rocking a black leather dress cinched at waist. She paired this with knee-high leather cowgirl boots. The SEC Network reporter accessorized her long blonde hair with a black suede cowgirl hat that is detailed with a brown SEC belt. She is also wearing a choker, a charm necklace and mixed metal jewelry. Related: Lee Corso Predicts Massive College Football Upset on Saturday Related: Everyone's Calling One College Football Team a 'Fraud' on Saturday
No. 24 Arizona is coming off consecutive defeats for the first time in the Tommy Lloyd era when it faces undefeated Davidson on Wednesday to begin the Battle 4 Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas. Arizona (2-2) lost at Wisconsin 103-88 on Nov. 15 and followed that with a home loss against Duke 69-55 on Friday. The Wildcats have dropped 15 spots in the Associated Press Top 25 poll in two weeks. Arizona's record is .500 this early in a season for the first time since it was 3-3 to start the 2017-18 schedule. "I've got work to do, so let's get to work," said Lloyd, in his fourth year as Arizona's head coach. "Let's see where we're at in a month, and if we're still struggling, you know what I'll do? I still got work to do, but I'm gonna get to it." Arizona shot 39.6 percent from the field against Duke, and just 26.1 percent (6 of 23) from 3-point range. The Wildcats were outrebounded by 43-30 and their 15 turnovers led to 19 points. Jaden Bradley led Arizona with 18 points and KJ Lewis added 12. Preseason All-American Caleb Love had eight points on 3-of-13 shooting from the field, including 1-of-9 from 3-point range. Arizona made only one field goal in the last 5:39 as Duke pulled away after its lead was trimmed to six points. "We didn't play great," Lloyd said. "Now we need to take a step back and figure out why. Are there some schematic problems? Are there some problems with how our personnel is kind of put together? "We got to figure out what our certainties are, and the things we have to have, and then over the course of the next couple of days, if there's adjustments we need to make, we need to figure out what those are." Davidson is 4-0 after a 15-17 record last season, in which it lost its last six games to put an end to postseason hopes. A 93-66 win over visiting VMI on Friday followed a 91-85 win at Bowling Green and 76-70 victory over visiting East Tennessee State. The two wins by 10 points or fewer are important because Davidson was 6-12 in such games last season. It was 4-11 in games decided by five points or fewer. "The goal (is) to get better," Davidson head coach Matt McKillop said after the season opener. "We talk about fighting to win every possession. I think we had to figure out what that really felt like with the lights on." Davidson made 13 shots from 3-point range in the win over VMI. Reed Bailey had 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Bobby Durkin added 19 points, including 17 of them and a career-best five 3-pointers in the first half. Bailey leads Davidson in scoring (19 points per game) and rebounding (7.8). Durkin is shooting 57.9 percent (22 of 38) from the field and 54.2 percent (13 of 24) from 3-point range. By contrast, Arizona's Love is shooting 32 percent (16 of 50) from the field and 21.4 percent (6 of 28) from beyond the arc. Bradley leads Arizona with 15.5 points per game. He is shooting 50 percent (24 of 48) from the field and is 35.7 percent (5 of 14) from 3-point range. --Field Level MediaChinese film about Covid-19 wins Taiwan's top Golden Horse prizes
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The Collective Frenzy and Subsequent Plummet of Chinese Concept Stocks: An Exploration of the Multiple Factors Behind the DeclineEmboldened 'manosphere' accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US electionWain Homes SW Ltd has completed the acquisition of land at Dudman Farm in Truro to deliver 274 energy efficient new homes. Dudman Farm sits to the south west of Truro City Centre, bordering onto open countryside and benefits from panoramic views. Situated in close proximity to the Royal Cornwall (Trelikse) Hospital, the proposed scheme will deliver a wide range of one to four-bedroom homes set in two distinct east and west areas divided by a picturesque valley. Construction work is set to start this month (November) with more than one third (90 homes) of the development designated as affordable. As part of the development agreement for Dudman Farm, Wain Homes will contribute £2.3m to the local community through education, health and transport provisions. Wain Homes is also providing above policy quantum levels of open space for people to enjoy the spectacular landscape. Mark Harding, land and planning director for Wain Homes, said: “Dudman Farm will be Wain Homes’ first development in Truro since 2013 and is an incredibly important land acquisition for the company. It will give us a very strong foothold in a prime market in Truro and demonstrates our commitment to significantly increasing the number of homes we will be providing in the South West over the coming years. “We have been working closely with our consultant team on Dudman Farm and I am appreciative of everyone’s dedication and hard work. Due to its topography, the development has been a complicated project and I am pleased the social and economic benefits of the scheme have been realised, enabling us to make a significant contribution to desired housing supply.”
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As a loyal supporter of both FC Barcelona and Kobe Bryant, choosing a favorite among the three designs is no easy task. Each design encapsulates a different aspect of Kobe's lasting impact on the world of sports while paying tribute to Barcelona's rich history and culture. Whether it's the classic black and gold, the sleek gray and purple, or the vibrant mix of colors, each design offers a distinctive interpretation of the collaboration's overarching theme.The Miami Hurricanes are taking on the Syracuse Hurricanes in their final contest of the regular season, and so far, things have gone Miami's way, as they raced out to a 21-7 lead midway through the second quarter. However, something happened earlier in the game that left ESPN announcer Kirk Morrison stunned. As has been the case all season long, Cam Ward has been starring under center for the Hurricanes, as he completed 10 of his first 14 pass attempts for 159 yards and two touchdowns. There was one play along the way, though, that provided a bit of a scare for Ward and the rest of the Hurricanes offense. On Miami's second drive, Ward threw a pass to Jacolby George in the back of the end zone that he was ultimately unable to haul in. Along the way, George's foot somehow got caught up in the field goal netting behind the end zone, and it led to a stunned reaction from Morrison in the announcer's booth. "Look at this, I've never seen that before," Morrison said of George's worrisome incident. Miami's Jacolby George finds himself in an unusual situation, getting his foot caught in the field goal netting after nearly hauling in a touchdown catch. "Look at this, I've never seen that before." - ESPN's Kirk Morrison on the call of the Miami-Syracuse game pic.twitter.com/pL1tWvmRJN Anytime you see a player go down in a strange way like this, the immediate fear is that they suffered an injury. Thankfully, George got untangled with the help of a referee, and jogged off the field under his own power. Considering how he already has four catches for 103 yards, losing him would have been a huge blow for Miami. © Rich Barnes-Imagn Images Ward would respond to missing George by leading the Hurricanes to a touchdown just three plays later when he found Xavier Restrepo for a score. Miami would score again on their ensuing offensive possession, as they started the game off with touchdowns on their first three drives before punting on their fourth. George and Ward have been on fire early on against Syracuse, but the Orange aren't going to go down easily, as they scored their second touchdown of the day on a long 16-play drive to make the score 21-14 late in the second quarter. Thankfully, Miami will have George available, despite his involvement in this play that left Morrison stunned. Related: Giants Make Cam Ward Move After Releasing Daniel Jones: Report
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