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Originally Published 4 months ago — by KATU
Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson pleaded no contest to endangering an aircraft and reckless endangerment after attempting to activate fire suppression handles mid-flight, leading to a courtroom where passengers expressed lasting trauma and concern over his sentencing, highlighting ongoing issues of airline safety and mental health.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newsweek
Former President Donald Trump has reacted strongly to New York Attorney General Letitia James' move to seek $370 million in fines against him in a civil-fraud case. Trump's outburst on Truth Social, where he called James "totally corrupt," comes after the AG's office increased the damages sought from $250 million to $370 million, citing new evidence of fraudulent conduct by Trump and his organization. The case, which also seeks to ban Trump and his sons from New York real estate dealings, is part of a series of legal challenges that could affect Trump's 2024 presidential run. Judge Arthur Engoron is expected to rule on the case by the end of January.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KMBC Kansas City
Jackson Mahomes, the brother of NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes, had three felony sexual assault charges against him dismissed in Johnson County. The charges stemmed from an incident in February 2023 at a now-closed restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas. The dismissal occurred after the alleged victim, Aspen Vaughn, indicated she would plead the Fifth Amendment if compelled to testify, and suggested the encounter was consensual. Mahomes still faces a misdemeanor battery charge related to a different alleged victim and has pleaded not guilty, opting for a jury trial scheduled for March 25, 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Prosecutors in Kansas have requested a judge to dismiss three felony charges of aggravated sexual battery against Jackson Mahomes, citing the alleged victim's lack of cooperation. Mahomes, the brother of NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was accused of assaulting a woman and a waiter at a restaurant. While the felony charges may be dropped, a misdemeanor battery charge related to the waiter incident remains. The alleged victim's refusal to testify and efforts to avoid court have complicated the prosecution's case, despite the existence of surveillance video evidence.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Jackson Mahomes, the brother of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, had three felony aggravated sexual battery charges against him dropped by a Kansas judge, while a misdemeanor battery charge remains and may go to trial. The decision came after the alleged victim indicated she would assert her Fifth Amendment rights and claimed the 2023 encounter was consensual. Prosecutors faced challenges with the alleged victim actively avoiding court appearances. Mahomes' attorney expressed confidence in his innocence, and the case is still pending regarding the remaining charge.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
Prosecutors have dropped three felony charges against Jackson Mahomes, the younger brother of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, after the alleged victim ceased cooperation and expressed a desire to dismiss the case. Despite video evidence, the woman involved has indicated she would claim the encounter was consensual. Mahomes still faces one misdemeanor charge related to a separate incident on the same night and has maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings. A judge has approved the motion to dismiss the felony charges, and Mahomes is due back in court in late March for the remaining misdemeanor charge.