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BYU cuts ties with star receiver as rape arrest unfolds
sports12 days ago

BYU cuts ties with star receiver as rape arrest unfolds

BYU expelled Parker Kingston, the Cougars’ top receiver in 2025, days after his arrest on a felony rape charge. Kingston appeared in court and was released on a $100,000 bond with conditions (GPS ankle monitor, no contact with the alleged victim or witnesses, and social-media removal), and BYU says he is no longer part of the football program as the investigation continues. A virtual hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25, with a preliminary in-person hearing set for April 13 in St. George.

South Korea Expels Official Over Controversial 'Import' of Foreign Women Remark
world17 days ago

South Korea Expels Official Over Controversial 'Import' of Foreign Women Remark

A South Korean official and head of Jindo County was expelled from the ruling Democratic Party after suggesting the country could 'import' young foreign women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka to boost the birth rate, a remark that drew diplomatic protests and public anger. The incident prompted apologies, formal apologies from the province, and planned rallies by migrant-rights activists while highlighting Korea's ongoing birth-rate crisis.

South Africa Expels Israeli Deputy Ambassador Over Insulting Posts
world27 days ago

South Africa Expels Israeli Deputy Ambassador Over Insulting Posts

South Africa ordered Ariel Seidman, the Israeli chargé d’affaires, to leave within 72 hours after accusing him of undermining relations with insulting social-media posts about President Cyril Ramaphosa and breaching diplomatic norms. In response, Israel expelled a senior South African diplomat, signaling a tit-for-tat move as tensions between the two countries remain high amid broader disputes over Gaza and the ICJ case.

WASPC mulls expelling Pierce County Sheriff after controversial testimony
politics1 month ago

WASPC mulls expelling Pierce County Sheriff after controversial testimony

The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs says it is considering expelling Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank after his Senate testimony, calling his remarks beyond reasonable dialogue and potentially threatening to legislators. The move comes while SB 5974 would impose stricter statewide sheriff standards and oversight, with WASPC planning an executive session to vote on expulsion."

Nebraska lawmaker resigns as expulsion vote looms over staffer allegations
politics1 month ago

Nebraska lawmaker resigns as expulsion vote looms over staffer allegations

State Sen. Dan McKeon resigned minutes before a floor vote on his expulsion over allegations of inappropriately touching a legislative staffer; an outside investigation said the conduct may violate the Legislature’s harassment policy but was not actionable sexual harassment, and McKeon faces misdemeanor charges (disturbing the peace) with a Jan. 26 court date, while Gov. Pillen will appoint his replacement.

entertainment6 months ago

WGA Expulsion Sends Warning to Writer-Producers

Don McKellar criticizes the WGA for expelling him and Park Chan-wook after a tribunal found their violations of strike rules were unintentional and based on misunderstandings, arguing that the decision was an overreach and a scare tactic by union leadership. He highlights the discrepancy between the tribunal's recommendations and the Board's harsh punishment, criticizing the leadership's disregard for due process and the potential influence of lawyers unfamiliar with TV production.