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A patient at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle damaged a trauma room, broke an oxygen line, and attempted to light items on fire, causing more than $100,000 in damages. He was restrained, sedated, and charged with arson, malicious mischief, and assault. A judge set bail at $250,000, citing safety concerns given the suspect's history and impact on the hospital's emergency department.
Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. faces five felony counts after a domestic-dispute arrest; he posted a $20,500 bond and will be released. Charges include two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, one count of aggravated stalking, plus fleeing and eluding, aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, and resisting an officer without violence. The case was referred to the felony domestic crimes unit, and a pre-trial stay-away order involving Rickea Jackson was issued.
Switzerland’s President Guy Parmelin said magistrates act independently after the bail release of Crans-Montana bar owner Jacques Moretti sparked Italy’s outrage, with Rome recalling its ambassador and urging a joint investigative team, while Parmelin described the recall as a routine diplomatic measure and said Switzerland’s judiciary operates independently.
British actor Russell Brand was granted bail after facing two additional sexual offence charges—one rape and one sexual assault—allegedly committed in London in 2009. He appeared via videolink from the US at Westminster Magistrates' Court for a six-minute hearing and will next appear at Southwark Crown Court on 17 February. The five earlier charges dating from 1999-2005 remain pending, with a trial scheduled to begin later this year. The investigation followed reporting by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4's Dispatches in 2023.
Russell Brand was granted bail after a video hearing in London on two additional charges of rape and sexual assault linked to alleged 2009 incidents; he’s due back at Southwark Crown Court on February 17 as the Met Police investigation into past accusations continues.
Renowned Australian author Craig Silvey appeared in Fremantle Magistrates Court charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material. He did not enter a plea and was granted bail with a $100,000 surety and $100,000 personal undertaking, under conditions including not leaving Western Australia, not working with children, and restricted internet use. Prosecutors alleged online communications indicating a sexual interest in children and that Silvey used the alias 'Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy', with detectives seeking access to his devices via a court order. His next court date is February 10. The case prompted authorities to rethink using his works in schools and led the City of Subiaco to sever ties with his Young Writers Award patronage.
Former NFL star Antonio Brown was granted bail on a second-degree attempted murder charge in Florida, with conditions including a GPS ankle monitor, after allegedly firing shots at a man following a boxing match. Brown, who pleaded not guilty, claims he used his own gun in self-defense and had no intention to flee, with his lawyer asserting he always planned to face the charges. The case involves allegations of gunfire and a fistfight incident in Miami.
Antonio Brown is placed on house arrest with a $25,000 bail while awaiting trial for attempted murder in Miami, after fleeing the country post-arrest warrant; he faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
Antonio Brown was granted bail and placed under house arrest with a GPS monitor while facing an attempted murder charge related to a shooting in Miami; he denies the charges and claims he was in Dubai for legitimate business, while prosecutors argue he is a flight risk due to his social media activity and travel history.
Several defendants involved in illegal gambling rings with alleged mafia connections, including NBA players and coaches, appeared in Brooklyn court. Notable figures like 'Scruli' and 'Sugar' were released on bail, while 'Juice' was denied bail due to substantial assets and lack of verified employment. The case involves rigged poker games and sports betting schemes linked to organized crime, with authorities uncovering significant financial resources among some defendants.
A Lebanese judge ordered the release of Hannibal Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader, on an $11 million bail after a decade of detention without charges, citing health concerns and Libya's request, though his lawyers plan to appeal the bail as unfeasible.
A Tufts University student, Roder Atwood, was charged with assaulting a police officer and other offenses after a violent pro-Palestinian protest in Boston, resulting in his bail set at $10,000 and multiple arrests. The protest turned violent when demonstrators blocked traffic and attacked police, leading to injuries among officers. The incident has prompted condemnation from city officials and ongoing legal proceedings.
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail after being charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault related to incidents between 2021 and 2022. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and is scheduled for a hearing at the Old Bailey on September 2. Partey denies the charges and is preparing to join Villarreal in Spain.
A former girlfriend of Sean Combs, Virginia Huynh, who was involved in a sex trafficking case against him, wrote a character reference letter supporting his release on bail before his sentencing, describing him as a changed man and not a danger to the community. Despite her support, prosecutors highlighted his history of violence, and the judge ordered him to remain in jail pending sentencing.