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The Supreme Court of Virginia orders release of inmate who was denied earned sentence credits

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:49:14 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man who was convicted of attempted aggravated murder will be released from prison under a state Supreme Court ruling Thursday that found the man had been wrongfully denied earned sentence credits.The ACLU of Virginia sued the Department of Corrections to demand the immediate release of Steven Prease, arguing that the department had improperly interpreted the language of a law that expanded the state’s earned sentence credit program.Since 1995, the earned sentence credit program has allowed many inmates to earn early release for good behavior. In 2020, state lawmakers amended the law to increase how many credits inmates could earn.Prease, a military veteran who the ACLU said suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, was convicted in 2013 of two counts of attempted aggravated murder and other charges for firing a gun at sheriff’s deputies after a domestic dispute. In March 2022, prison officials told Prease he would be released between Ju...

Guardians manager Francona honors Larry Doby’s legacy by writing Hall of Famer’s number 14 on cap

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:49:14 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona felt he needed to do something special to honor Larry Doby.On the 76th anniversary of Doby breaking the color barrier in the American League, Francona wrote the Hall of Famer’s No. 14 on his cap before Wednesday’s game.As the national anthem was being played, Francona said he looked at Larry Doby Jr., who was in attendance and standing nearby with other family members, and felt moved to make his own personal tribute.“His dad couldn’t eat at the same place my dad could, and I marched in and grabbed a pen,” Francona said. “Not that that’s the biggest statement in the world, but I grabbed a silver pen and put a 14.”A seven-time All-Star, Doby played for the Guardians from 1947-55 and helped Cleveland win its last World Series title in 1948. The team retired his No. 14 in 1994, the first year the team played in Progressive Field.Doby was enshrined in Cooperstown in 1998. He died in 2003.The team has celebrated Doby’s impo...

Police: Man kills teen, wounds another after they try to break into his car

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:49:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police say a man shot and killed a teen and wounded another after the boys tried to break into his car.It happened on Wednesday night, according to the Aurora Police Department. Officer shoots at drivers targeting homeless encampments with fireworks Orest Schur, 27, was arrested on counts of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in the shooting.According to police, residents heard a car alarm going off and saw two people dressed in all black trying to break into a Hyundai Elantra. It happened around 11:20 p.m. in the 19400 block of East 59th Place.The owner of the car, Schur, confronted the two, who then sped away in another suspected stolen vehicle, police said.Schur got into the Elantra and followed the other vehicle until it crashed a short distance away, police said. During the incident, Schur fired several shots at the two, striking both.One of the teens was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he died of his wounds. Police say he has not been po...

Try mango in all kinds of ways at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s annual Mango Festival

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:49:14 GMT

There are many ways to enjoy a mango. You can eat it straight out of a tree, you can juice it, turn it into a drink … or you can pair it with a nice slab of meat.One thing’s for sure, though: you can have it any way you like it at the Mango Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.It’s mango season again, and that means it’s time for the annual Mango Festival.Nannette Zapata: “It’s a celebration of the incredible flavors, diversity of mango here in South Florida and throughout the Caribbean islands. It’s two days, and we are expecting to have a lot of people come to the garden and enjoy everything that is mango.”Two days of mango fun made for the whole family to enjoy.Nannette Zapata: “Lots of mango tastings, mango tree sales, lectures, how-to’s, and just an overall good time.”But that’s not all.Nannette Zapata: “On Sunday, we celebrate the Mango Festival with a beautiful brunch. We welcome each year ...

Adam DeVine’s soon-to-be in-laws are ‘Out-Laws’ in new Netflix comedy

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:49:14 GMT

Adam DeVine has some soon-to-be in-laws who are hiding a juicy secret in “The Out-Laws.” Did you follow?It’s a wild ride of mystery, mayhem and laughs. Buckle up, because everyone in this flick is a suspect.Pierce Brosnan (as Billy McDermott): “This is a robbery!Adam DeVine (as Owen Browning): “I think your parents robbed my bank.”As far as secrets go, Adam DeVine’s soon-to-be in-laws are keeping a big one in “The Out-Laws”: they’re bank robbers.Pierce Brosnan (as Billy McDermott): “Thank you for your cooperation, Owen.”And when they rob the bank where Adam works, he is not happy about it.Adam DeVine: “Imagine if your in-laws are two of the coolest, like objectively two of the coolest people you’ve ever met in your life, Ellen Barkin and Pierce Brosnan — James Bond himself — and how intimidating that would be.”Nina Dobrev (as Parker McDermott):”My parents just emailed that the...

Toku, popular Long Island eatery, brings modern Asian flair to Aventura Mall location

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:49:14 GMT

No doubt New Yorkers love coming down to Miami, and so do some of their restaurants.Listen up, foodies. SoFlo is now the home of a popular Long Island eatery. It’s time to introduce you to Toku.This is Toku in Long Island.George Poll: “Toku is a modern Asian restaurant, and it’s inspired by my brothers’ and my travels throughout the world.”It’s where the East meets the West, North and now the South. And by South, we mean Miami, because Toku just opened in Aventura Mall.George Poll: “We’ve been doing restaurants our whole lives, but up in New York, and we’ve been asked to come to Miami a lot, and Miami’s really becoming the hot food destination.”The 14,000-square-foot eatery has global appeal.George Poll: “Modern Asian cuisine are flavors from everywhere — it’s just not one type of food — so, if you want to come here and you want sushi but, oh, your friend says, ‘I don’t like sushi,&...

Brockton police investigating double shooting

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:49:14 GMT

A double shooting in Brockton Thursday evening left two victims with non-life threatening injuries. Police responded to 124 Battles Street just after 5 p.m. and found two male victims with gunshot wounds. They were treated by first responders and then transported to the hospital.Brockton detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward. No other information was immediately available.

Lance Lynn’s 1-hit, 11-strikeout effort is wasted as the Chicago White Sox lose 6-2 in 11 innings to open a doubleheader

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:49:14 GMT

Lance Lynn was locked in during Game 1 of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays.The Chicago White Sox starter allowed one hit while striking out 11 in seven scoreless innings.It was his best outing since his team-record-tying 16 strikeouts against the Seattle Mariners on June 18 at T-Mobile Park.The Sox lost that one. And they suffered a similar fate Thursday, falling 6-2 in 11 innings.Sox pitchers totaled 17 strikeouts, but the Blue Jays broke through in a big way in the 11th.The game remained scoreless when the inning began. Danny Jansen reached on an infield single, giving the Blue Jays runners on first and third with one out against reliever Aaron Bummer.George Springer singled to center against the drawn-in infield, bringing home the game’s first run. Bo Bichette had an RBI single that made its way between first baseman Andrew Vaughn and second baseman Elvis Andrus. Another run scored on a bunt single by Daulton Varsho.Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made it 4...

Suffolk prosecutor back on the job; investigation finds no wrong-doing

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:49:14 GMT

A top prosecutor in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office has his job back after an independent investigation found he “did nothing improper” regarding a decades-old murder conviction.Mark Lee returns to office as assistant district attorney after being placed on paid leave last November amid allegations he withheld information in a case involving the 1992 second-degree murder conviction of Robert Foxworth.“Mark’s character, prosecutorial experience and dedication to the people of Suffolk County equip him well for this extremely important position,” District Attorney Kevin Hayden said in a statement Thursday. “We welcome Mark back to the office and we look forward to his strong leadership of the homicide unit.”Foxworth spent nearly three decades in prison for a 1991 murder in Dorchester before being exonerated in December 2020.The months-long suspension came after Foxworth’s attorney filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Office of the Bar Counsel alleging Lee for withhold...

Sumner Tunnel closure: Commuters, travelers speak on navigating day one

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:49:14 GMT

At midnight Wednesday, the Sumner Tunnel started its two month-long, full-time closure, leaving an estimated 39,000 daily carloads of people seeking alternate routes.“This is definitely going to be a hassle,” said East Boston resident Garmia D, waiting on the Blue Line at State Street with a building mass of other riders Wednesday afternoon. “I don’t think this was the right time to close it.”With the nearly 90-year-old Sumner Tunnel closed for repair from July 5 to August 31, officials are persistently urging residents to “ditch the drive” and use public transportation.Several accommodations have been made to make alternate travel options more accessible, including free rides on the Blue Line, free and reduced rides on the East Boston ferry and newly launched Lynn ferry and reduced fares on the commuter rail.The first day was without major incident, though MassDOT officials said previously the real test will hit when holiday travelers retur...