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Kanye West has had several shocking altercations with the paparazzi, including running into a pole, scuffles at LAX, and a recent incident with a TMZ reporter. While some encounters have ended in lawsuits and charges, there have also been moments of civility, such as Kanye breaking up a scuffle among paparazzi.
A man who was hospitalized with severe injuries after altercations and an escape attempt at a New Mexico county jail has died. John Sanchez, 34, was pronounced dead Friday at University of New Mexico Hospital. The sheriff’s office is investigating his death. Sanchez had been arrested June 8 after police said he was found behind the wheel of an SUV that had been reported stolen.
Australian authorities have charged several people in connection to two altercations that occurred on a recent flight, with the first leading to an emergency return to the airport. One woman was taken off following the first alleged incident, and three other people were taken into custody upon arrival in Groote Eylandt. Footage appeared to show an individual purportedly swinging a green-colored bottle during one of the commotions, and a window on the inside of the plane at one point sustained damage.
The NBA regular season ended with altercations between teammates on the Timberwolves and Clippers. Rudy Gobert was sent home after shoving teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout huddle, while Jaden McDaniels fractured his hand after punching a wall. The Timberwolves still managed to secure the No. 8 seed in the play-in tournament. Meanwhile, Clippers players had to separate teammates Mason Plumlee and Bones Hyland. Despite the in-fighting, both teams won their respective games and secured playoff spots.
The Washington Post published an investigative report detailing previously reported off-court incidents involving Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant. The report also highlights the lack of response from Memphis authorities and Grizzlies officials. The incidents include Morant flashing what appeared to be a handgun at a Colorado nightclub and confronting a shoe store employee in Tennessee. Morant was also involved in a pickup game altercation where he allegedly punched a 17-year-old. Morant is currently in a counseling program and serving an eight-game suspension from the NBA.