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The UK ambassador to Mexico, Jon Benjamin, reportedly left his post after a video surfaced showing him pointing a gun at embassy staff, which was perceived as a highly inappropriate joke given Mexico's severe gun violence issues. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has not officially commented on his departure, but he is no longer listed as the ambassador.
The U.K. ambassador to Mexico, Jon Benjamin, was dismissed after a video surfaced showing him pointing an assault rifle at an employee, an act criticized as insensitive given Mexico's ongoing violence issues.
Tarek El Moussa opens up about the 2016 gun incident that led to the end of his marriage to Christina Hall in his upcoming memoir, detailing the ordeal and his perspective on the events. The incident involved El Moussa leaving their home with a gun after an argument, leading to a police encounter. Despite their split, both have moved on with El Moussa marrying Heather Rae Young and Hall remarrying twice.
Tarek El Moussa reveals in his new memoir that a 2016 gun incident, where police pointed a rifle at him, led to the end of his marriage with Christina Hall. The incident occurred after a heated argument when he went out with a gun to exercise near their California home, leading Hall to call the cops fearing a potential suicide. El Moussa's struggles with physical and emotional health following the incident ultimately led to their divorce, but he now holds no grudge against Hall and has moved on, marrying "Selling Sunset" star Heather Rae Young and focusing on co-parenting with Hall for the sake of their children.
Tarek El Moussa reveals in his new book that the 2016 gun incident that led to his divorce from Christina Hall was due to his need for protection in a natural habitat, not suicidal intentions. He describes the aftermath as a "physical and emotional hell" and shares his struggles with mental health and substance abuse. Both El Moussa and Hall have since moved on and remarried, with El Moussa now happily married to Heather Rae Young and Hall secretly marrying her third husband.
Robert J. Putorti, a judge in Whitehall courts, has been removed from his position after pulling a loaded gun on a black defendant in court in 2015. The New York Court of Appeals unanimously found that Putorti exhibited racial bias and exploited racist stereotypes. He later bragged about the incident and made irrelevant racial remarks. The court determined that the defendant posed no threat, and Putorti's actions were unjustified. Additionally, Putorti violated judicial conduct rules by fundraising on social media. The court's decision highlights that such behavior has no place on the bench.
A Texas elementary school student fired a gun on a crowded school bus, but no one was injured as the bullet struck the back of a bus seat and was stopped by steel inside. The bus driver confiscated the .25-caliber handgun, and the student, whose grade and age were not disclosed, will be kept off campus during the investigation. The school district superintendent urged parents to store guns safely, emphasizing the need to educate children about the dangers of firearms. No arrests or charges have been made, and the ownership of the gun remains undisclosed.
One person is in custody after Tucson Police responded to reports of a person with a gun at a service station on Broadway Boulevard. No injuries were reported, and the incident caused a temporary closure of the road.
Two people were injured in a bar on Sixth Street in Austin when a gun accidentally went off inside someone's pocket, ricocheting and hitting them. The injuries were minor, and one person was taken to the hospital. The bar had security guards who search patrons, but the individual managed to get past them. The incident highlights safety concerns in the area, which has seen previous shootings. Texas law restricts carrying firearms at places that sell alcohol, but it's unclear if the bar had the required signage. The Austin Police Department is investigating the incident.
Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant blamed "heavy drinking" for his first gun incident in March, when he flashed a gun in a video while at a Denver-area strip club. He was suspended for eight games by the NBA. However, when a second video emerged in May, with Morant flashing a gun while in a car, the league responded with a 25-game suspension, announced Friday. The NBA called his conduct "reckless and irresponsible" and said that basketball needs to take a back seat at this time.
Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies star, has been suspended for 25 games to start the 2023-24 NBA season following the most recent instance of him brandishing a firearm on social media. The NBA launched an investigation, which it concluded prior to the NBA Finals. Morant was an indefinite suspension from the Grizzlies. The NBPA decried the punishment as "excessive and inappropriate."
NBA commissioner Adam Silver teased the impending suspension of Ja Morant for his latest gun incident, saying he wants to find a way to help the young player develop as a better person. Silver also made a joke at Morant's expense during an interview on the Dan Patrick Show. Morant was previously suspended for eight games after waving a gun on social media and is facing a potentially bigger suspension for a second incident.
Ja Morant's camp is claiming that the gun he appeared to flash on Instagram Live was a toy gun, but the NBA is reportedly still planning to issue him a lengthy suspension of 30 games. This comes after Morant was suspended for eight games in March for waving a gun during a stream on his own Instagram account. The star point guard has also been involved in other off-court incidents, including accusations of punching a teenager and threatening a mall security guard.
ESPN's Kendrick Perkins suggests that Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant may need to leave the team for his own well-being after a series of off-court incidents, including two gun incidents. Despite the Grizzlies' support, Perkins believes that Morant may benefit from a change of scenery to focus on basketball and his family. The NBA is expected to make a disciplinary decision related to Morant's latest incident after the NBA Finals.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the media before Game 1 of the NBA Finals and discussed a range of topics, including the ongoing investigation into Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant's recent gun incident. Silver stated that the league's investigation is concluded, but the results will not be announced until after the Finals out of fairness to the players and teams involved. Morant was suspended for eight games after a similar incident earlier this year and is currently suspended indefinitely by the Grizzlies. Silver also discussed ongoing disputes between teams and cable carriers, an investigation into a referee's alleged use of a "burner" Twitter account, and the recent record-breaking coaching contract for Monty Williams.