COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Tafara Gapare scored 19 points, freshman Derik Queen had 15 points and eight rebounds and Maryland beat Bucknell 91-67 on Wednesday night. Maryland opened the game on a 15-2 run, extended it to 25-7 with 10:38 left and led 51-28 at the break. The Terrapins led by at least 16 points the entire second half, which included runs of 12-0 and 9-0. Gapare scored the 10 straight points during the second-half run. Gapare threw down a highlight dunk while being fouled with 2:08 remaining to give Maryland an 89-62 lead. He was called for a technical foul after stepping over Patrick O’Brien, who was attempting to take a charge. Jayden Williams made the two free throws for Bucknell and Gapare missed his free-throw attempt that would have tied his career high of 20 points. Maryland (6-1) has won 20 consecutive home games against unranked nonconference foes with its last loss coming on Dec. 1, 2021, against Virginia Tech in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Julian Reese added 14 points and Selton Miguel scored 13 for Maryland. Gapare, a Georgia Tech transfer, reached double-figure scoring as a Terp for the first time. The Terrapins shot 50% from the field with three 3-pointers apiece by Gapare and Miguel. Ruot Bijiek led Bucknell (4-4) with 20 points and Josh Bascoe added 10. The Bison turned it over 20 times leading to 22 Maryland points. Maryland stays at home to play Alcorn State on Sunday. Bucknell returns home to play Siena on Saturday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketballTrump selects longtime adviser Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine and RussiaCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Zach Werenski's goal at 1:25 of overtime punctuated a five-point game as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied from an early three-goal deficit and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-6 on Thursday night. Werenski had tied the game at 4 in the second period and added three assists as the Blue Jackets won their second straight game. Sean Monahan had a goal and three assists and Dmitri Voronkov added a goal and an assist. Kent Johnson scored on a power play and short-handed in his first game back after missing 14 contests due to an injury sustained on Oct. 17. Yegor Chinakhov added a goal and Elvis Merzlikins stopped 24 shots. Anthony Cirelli, Mitchell Chaffee, Brandon Hagel and Connor Geekie each had a goal and an assist for Tampa Bay. Brayden Point and Cam Atkinson also scored, and Nikita Kucherov finished with three assists. Jonas Johansson made 36 saves. Takeaways Lightning: Tampa Bay appeared to be cruising after scoring three goals in the first, but failed to hold the lead. Blue Jackets: Columbus returned home after seven of its last eight games on the road and scored four times in the second period. Key Moment Tampa Bay jumped out to a three-goal lead in the first period before the second turned into a shootout with Columbus scoring four times and Tampa twice. Key Stat Brayden Point, in his second game back from a lower-body injury that sidelined him for four games, scored a power-play goal at 1:51 of the first period—just 23 seconds into a Columbus penalty. Point has three goals in two games and is tied with Nikita Kucherov for the team lead with 11. Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) scores the winning overtime goal past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Jonas Johansson, left, defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and forward Nikita Kucherov (86) during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Credit: AP/Paul Vernon Up Next Both teams are back in action Saturday night. The Lightning host Dallas, while the Blue Jackets host Carolina.
New York Reckless Driving Lawyer Russ Kofman Unveils Article on Reckless Driving Laws and Consequences 11-26-2024 11:18 PM CET | Politics, Law & Society Press release from: ABNewswire New York reckless driving lawyer [ https://www.lebedinkofman.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense/vehicular-crimes/reckless-driving/ ] Russ Kofman of Lebedin Kofman LLP has published an informative article discussing reckless driving in New York and its serious legal and financial consequences. The article provides valuable insights into what constitutes reckless driving, the penalties for such offenses, and potential defenses to fight the charges. "Reckless driving is not just a simple traffic violation in New York - it's a criminal offense that can have far-reaching consequences for one's driving record, insurance rates, and even personal freedom," said New York reckless driving lawyer Russ Kofman. "Understanding the severity of these charges and knowing one's legal options are critical for anyone facing such allegations." According to the article, reckless driving in New York is defined under Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) 1212 as operating a motor vehicle in a way that endangers others or unreasonably interferes with the use of public roads. Common examples of reckless driving include running through police barricades or intentionally crossing over the centerline of a highway. The article emphasizes how these charges can escalate depending on the circumstances, highlighting the importance of consulting a New York reckless driving lawyer to manage the legal process. The penalties for reckless driving in New York are severe and can escalate with repeat offenses. A first-time conviction could result in up to 30 days in jail, a fine of up to $300, and the addition of five points to the driver's record. For a second conviction, penalties increase to a possible 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $525, while a third conviction may lead to up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,125. Beyond the immediate penalties, reckless driving can have long-lasting financial consequences. According to the article, drivers convicted of reckless driving could see their insurance premiums increase by as much as 42 percent. Moreover, because reckless driving is a misdemeanor offense, a conviction results in a permanent criminal record, which could impact employment opportunities and other aspects of life. "Reckless driving charges are much more than just a ticket-they're a criminal matter that could follow an individual for years," said Russ Kofman. "This is why it's so important to take these charges seriously and seek legal representation to avoid the harsh consequences that come with a conviction." The article also distinguishes reckless driving from other moving violations such as speeding or running a stop sign. Unlike minor infractions handled by the Traffic Violations Bureau, reckless driving is treated as a misdemeanor and is adjudicated in criminal court. Reckless driving convictions can lead to significant penalties, including jail time, license suspension, and increased insurance costs. Additionally, accumulating 11 points on a driver's license within 18 months or committing three speeding offenses during that time frame could result in a license suspension. "Reckless driving is one of the most serious moving violations in New York," Kofman explained. "It's essential to understand the distinction between reckless driving and other infractions because the stakes are so much higher. A conviction could mean jail time and a criminal record, which is why having a strong defense is so important." The article provides an overview of potential defenses against reckless driving charges in New York. To secure a conviction, the prosecution must prove that the driver's actions went beyond simple negligence and involved additional aggravating factors that endangered others or interfered with road use. "Building a strong defense for reckless driving charges often involves challenging the prosecution's evidence and showing that the driver's actions did not rise to the level of recklessness," Kofman stated. Drivers facing reckless driving charges in New York are encouraged to take immediate action to protect their rights and their future. Consulting with a knowledgeable attorney can provide clarity and guidance on how to approach the case, whether it involves negotiating with prosecutors or challenging the charges in court. About Lebedin Kofman LLP: Lebedin Kofman LLP is a New York-based law firm committed to providing skilled legal representation in criminal defense. With a focus on defending clients against serious traffic offenses such as reckless driving, the firm is dedicated to helping individuals understand the legal system and achieve favorable outcomes. Lebedin Kofman LLP recognizes the challenges faced by those charged with reckless driving and works tirelessly to protect their clients' rights and futures. 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The claim: Trump appointed Karl Malone as director of Child Protective Services A Nov. 14 Instagram post ( direct link , archive link ) appears to show President-elect Donald Trump and former professional basketball player Karl Malone posing together. "Donald Trump has appointed NBA legend Karl Malone as the new director of Child Protective Services," reads on-screen text included in the post. The post garnered more than 16,000 likes in about two weeks. Other versions of the claim were shared on Instagram and X . More from the Fact-Check Team: How we pick and research claims | Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: False The claim originated from a satirical account. Trump can't appoint a new director for the Department of Child Protective Services because it is a state-run agency. Karl Malone not appointed to federal position Trump's Cabinet picks have sparked controversy among Republicans and Democrats alike. But these selections don't include Karl Malone as director of Child Protective Services. To start, Trump can't appoint a new Child Protective Services director because it's not a federal agency. The department is supported by the federal government but managed by individual states as a branch of their respective social services departments. The agencies' leaders are chosen by state governments, as was the case in Illinois, where Director Heidi E. Mueller was appointed by Gov. JB Pritzker . Both the claim and the image of Trump and Malone originated in a Nov. 13 X post shared by a self-proclaimed parody account . The claim is an example of what could be called “stolen satire,” where posts written as satire and presented that way originally are reposted in a way that makes them appear to be legitimate news. As a result, readers of the second-generation post are misled, as was the case here. There are no credible reports of Trump appointing Malone to any other federal position either. The parody account says on its profile that its posts include "the most outta pocket NBA ai images." AI detectors offered mixed assessments of the image's origins, but the nonsensical word on the wall behind Trump is a typical sign of AI generation. The technology often struggles to produce legible text in this way. The claim plays off the fact that Malone was accused of impregnating a 13-year-old in 1983 while he was a sophomore at Louisiana Tech University. The 13-year-old's family sued Malone at the time but the matter was later settled out of court. Fact check : No, Trump did not name Lauren Boebert education secretary on Nov. 13 USA TODAY previously debunked similarly false claims about Trump's supposed Cabinet selections. These include claims that Trump appointed Tucker Carlson as the White House press secretary and model and reality TV star Amber Rose as the education secretary. USA TODAY reached out to the user who shared the post for comment but did not immediately receive a response. PolitiFact and Snopes also debunked the claim. Our fact-check sources Thank you for supporting our journalism. You can subscribe to our print edition, ad-free app or e-newspaper here . USA TODAY is a verified signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network, which requires a demonstrated commitment to nonpartisanship, fairness and transparency. Our fact-check work is supported in part by a grant from Meta .
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees secured the American League's Most Valuable Player award on Thursday, receiving a unanimous nod from voters. Judge, a key figure in Major League Baseball, outperformed with leading statistics in homers and RBIs. He triumphed over competitors Juan Soto and Bobby Witt Jr. to claim his second MVP award, following his first win in 2022. (With inputs from agencies.)Holding to Presbyterian to single digits in all but the first quarter, East Tennessee State squelched Presbyterian 64-31 in a non-conference women’s basketball game played Wednesday night inside Brooks Gym. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Alabama faces a tougher roadblock than it might appear in its quest to maintain positioning for the College Football Playoff. Sure, Oklahoma has struggled in its first Southeastern Conference season. The Sooners (5-5, 1-5 SEC) have lost four straight conference games. The Sooners have fired their offensive coordinator and they have the worst offense in the league. But they have a tough defense, too. Linebacker Danny Stutsman, a midseason AP All-American, anchors a nasty unit that has kept the Sooners competitive in losses at Ole Miss and Missouri. He ranks second in the SEC with 96 tackles. Defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. has scored four defensive touchdowns since the start of the 2023 season, tied for the most nationally. Defensive end R Mason Thomas has seven sacks, with six coming in the fourth quarter of close games. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer is paying attention. “It’s going to take a great week of preparation,” DeBoer said. “A physical football team all around. Their defense is, I think, an extremely tough defense in all ways — just what they do with their scheme and then with their personnel, the way they fly around.” Plus, Oklahoma is motivated. It’s Senior Day for a program that would become bowl eligible with a win. Beating the seventh-ranked Crimson Tide could cure a lot of ills for the Sooners. “I think they know they could be a great example for what fight and what belief and what finishing and what improving and what proving people wrong looks like,” Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said. “And I think this is a group of guys that are committed to doing that.” Alabama (8-2, 4-2) has more answers than most. Jalen Milroe has passed for 15 touchdowns and rushed for 17. Freshman receiver Ryan Williams has 40 catches for 767 yards and eight touchdowns. “Yeah, incredibly explosive, and they have great playmakers everywhere," Venables said. “Certainly, it starts — everything goes through the quarterback.” There has been much talk about what a third loss would do to Alabama's playoff hopes. DeBoer said his team isn't focused on that. “I think we're really honed in and the guys really believe on and have understood the significance of really focusing on where we’re at right now,” he said. “We talk about the next play is the most important play, the next game is the most important game. We haven’t thought about anything beyond Oklahoma.” Milroe is only the fourth SEC quarterback since 2007 to have at least 15 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns in a single season. The others won the Heisman Trophy during their seasons — Florida's Tim Tebow in 2007, Auburn's Cam Newton in 2010 and Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel in 2012. “I think it just starts with doing what’s best for the team, and that’s what Jalen is all about," DeBoer said. Since returning to the lineup early against South Carolina four games ago, Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold has completed 70 of 112 passes for 705 yards with five touchdowns with no interceptions. Still, his fumble that was returned for a touchdown in the final minute against Missouri was the difference in a 30-23 loss. Arnold has dealt with significant criticism all season. “That goes along with that position at a place like the University of Oklahoma,” Venables said. “That’s a position that’s a little bit ... it’s a bit like the head coach position. There’s a different type of microscope and there’s a different type of focus and that’s okay he’s got broad shoulders to handle that.” Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes ran for career highs of 203 yards and three touchdowns against Maine two weeks ago, then he sat out last week's loss to Missouri. He's listed as questionable on this week's injury report. He leads the Sooners with 577 yards rushing this season. Venables is impressed with what DeBoer has done in his first year at Alabama since taking over for Nick Saban. “One of Kalen’s strengths as a football coach — a very successful coach — is he takes a group of players that he has, and their staff figures out what they can do,” Venables said. “They major in that, put them in position to be successful based on the players’ strengths. They’ve done a nice job of doing that throughout the course of the season.” Oklahoma beat heavily favored Alabama 45-31 in the Sugar Bowl to cap the 2013 season, a game that helped pump energy into the Sooner program under Bob Stoops. Alabama got revenge in 2018, beating the Sooners 45-34 in the College Football Playoff. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K Dobbins is unlikely to play against the Atlanta Falcons this week because of a knee injury. Dobbins was hurt in the first half of the Chargers’ 30-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night. He had six carries for 40 yards and three catches for 19 yards before leaving the game. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail on Wednesday as he awaits a May sex trafficking trial by a judge who cited evidence showing him to be a “serious risk” of witness tampering and proof he has tried to hide prohibited communications with third parties while incarcerated. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian ruled in a five-page order following a bail hearing last week. At the hearing, lawyers for the hip-hop mogul argued that a $50 million bail package they proposed would be sufficient to ensure Combs doesn’t flee and doesn’t try to intimidate prospective trial witnesses. Two other judges previously had agreed with prosecutors that the Bad Boy Records founder was a danger to the community if he is not behind bars. Subramanian concurred. “There is compelling evidence of Combs's propensity for violence,” Subramanian wrote. Lawyers for Combs did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment on the decision. Nicholas Biase, a spokesperson for prosecutors, declined comment. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he coerced and abused women for years, aided by associates and employees. An indictment alleges that he silenced victims through blackmail and violence, including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings. A federal appeals court judge last month denied Combs’ immediate release while a three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan considers his bail request. That appeal was put on hold while Subramanian, newly appointed to the case after an earlier judge stepped aside, considered the bail request for the first time. Subramanian said he took a fresh look at all the bail arguments and the evidence supporting them to make his decision. Prosecutors have insisted that no bail conditions would be sufficient to protect the public and prevent the “I'll Be Missing You” singer from fleeing. They say that even in a federal lockup in Brooklyn, Combs has orchestrated social media campaigns designed to influence prospective jurors and tried to publicly leak materials he thinks can help his case. They say he also has contacted potential witnesses through third parties. Lawyers for Combs say any alleged sexual abuse described in the indictment occurred during consensual relations between adults and that new evidence refutes allegations that Combs used his “power and prestige” to induce female victims into drugged-up, elaborately produced sexual performances with male sex workers known as “Freak Offs.” Subramanian said evidence shows Combs to be a “serious risk of witness tampering,” particularly after he communicated over the summer with a grand jury witness and deleted some of his texts with the witness. The judge also cited evidence showing that Combs violated Bureau of Prisons regulations during pretrial detention at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn when he paid other inmates to use their phone code numbers so he could make calls to individuals who were not on his approved contact list. He said there was also evidence that he told family members and defense counsel to add other people to three-way calls so their communications would be more difficult to trace and that he made efforts to influence his trial's jury pool or to reach potential witnesses. Subramanian said his “willingness to skirt” jailhouse rules to conceal communications was “strong evidence” that any conditions of release would not prevent similar behavior. The judge said defense claims that Combs stopped using one particular phone technique criticized by prosecutors was belied by the fact that Combs apparently used it again on Sunday, two days after his bail hearing last week. Even a bail proposal that would include the strictest form of home confinement seemed insufficient, the judge said. “Given the nature of the allegations in this case and the information provided by the government, the Court doubts the sufficiency of any conditions that place trust in Combs and individuals in his employ — like a private security detail — to follow those conditions,” Subramanian wrote.
SECURING EVIDENCE Bundles of cash in peso and US dollar bills are discovered in the 12 vaults opened by government agents at the Central One Bataan office in Bagac, Bataan, on Wednesday, in a follow-up operation after their Oct. 31 raid. —PAOCC PHOTO MABALACAT CITY, PAMPANGA — The police found on Wednesday some P112.5 million in cash after breaking open 12 of the 14 safes of a business process outsourcing (BPO) company in Bagac, Bataan, that was raided last month for alleged human trafficking and illegal online gambling. Agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police opened the safes of Central One Bataan PH Inc. two days after securing a second search warrant from Executive Judge Hermenegildo Dumlao II of Malolos City Regional Trial Court Branch 81. The first warrant was for the raid conducted on Oct. 31 on the Central One complex, which consisted of several buildings inside a 2.7-hectare area in Centro Park, Bagac. A total of 57 foreign and 358 Filipino workers were present when teams from the CIDG and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), with backups from the local police and military, secured the place. READ: Authorities raid Pogo hub in Bataan BPO company Central One has since denied PAOCC’s allegations of human trafficking and illegal gaming, saying it was operating as a duly licensed BPO company and that no criminal, civil or even regulatory complaint had been filed against it. On Wednesday, after the opening of the safes, a company lawyer maintained in a media interview that the money seized was for the employees’ salaries and operational expenses. PAOCC, however, maintained that the company illegally operated as a Pogo, or a Philippine offshore gaming operator, in defiance of the ban first announced by President Marcos in July. On Nov. 8, Malacañang released Mr. Marcos’ executive order detailing the scope of the ban. The Filipino employees were released after the raid but 42 foreigners were placed under arrest and detained at the PAOCC facility in Pasay City. On Nov. 7, PAOCC was compelled to free 41 of the 42 foreigners after receiving two release orders from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) signed by Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado, legal department chief Arvin Cesar Santos, and special prosecutor Raymond Nell Ganias. The 42nd foreigner, an Indonesian, remained in detention after it was discovered that he was wanted in his country for alleged money laundering, illegal online gambling, and scam operations. The BI order granted provisional liberty on recognizance to the 41 foreigners, ruling in favor of a petition filed on Nov. 6 by their lawyer, Cherry Anne dela Cruz. In its order, the BI said Dela Cruz and Bataan Rep. Albert Garcia had separately executed deeds of undertaking as guarantors for the 41 foreigners. In the petition, the foreign nationals insisted that they had work permits and visas, were employed by a company licensed and regulated by the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan, and should not be considered flight risks. They also described themselves as indigents who could not afford to post bail. On Nov. 12, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin ordered Viado and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla to summarily deport the 42 foreigners and have them blacklisted to prevent reentry. In a memo giving the order, Bersamin described Central One Bataan is “an illegal Offshore Gaming Operation masquerading as a business process outsource” company. But more than a week after Bersamin’s order, the 41 foreigners earlier released on recognizance have yet to show up for the deportation process, the Inquirer learned from a source in PAOCC. They were supposed to present themselves at the Pasay facility on Nov. 18. Photos and documents obtained by the Inquirer, including a copy of a flight manifest, showed that six of the 41 boarded a chartered private plane that took off from Clark Freeport for Cebu on Nov. 8, a day after the BI ordered their release from PAOCC custody. A flight manifest showed the six to be Brazilian nationals, and that they were joined in the flight by two other passengers with Chinese names. Asked about the flight, Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz, the PAOCC executive director, said the agency had also received such a report. He declined further comment. The BI’s Viado and Santos had yet to respond to an Inquirer request for comment, which was coursed through Santos’ office on Nov. 13 and was formally acknowledged. On Tuesday, Cruz said PAOCC would monitor the implementation of Bersamin’s deportation order and the case being prepared by the CIDG and the Department of Justice against Central One Bataan. In earlier media interviews, Dela Cruz and Garcia also said they agreed to serve as the foreigners’ guarantors because the workers did not violate any law and that Central One Bataan was a legitimate BPO company. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . READ: Gov’t shuts down illegal hospital allegedly treating Pogo workersWhite House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign