NBA star James Harden is accused of negligence in a civil lawsuit related to a sexual assault incident involving his nephew at Harden's Texas home, with allegations that security guards failed to prevent the assault and that Harden is vicariously liable. The lawsuit seeks over $100,000 in damages and highlights concerns about security responsibilities and victim trauma.
Two security guards at Nicollet Diner in Minneapolis were injured in a shooting early Saturday morning. The incident occurred after a fight with customers outside the restaurant. The guards were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made yet.
Two security guards were shot in downtown Minneapolis along Nicollet Mall in the early morning hours. The shooting occurred after an altercation with customers, and both guards sustained non-life threatening injuries. The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made yet.
Two fans stormed the field during a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies, confronting Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. One fan hugged Acuña and tried to take a photo, while another leapt towards him and was body-slammed by security guards. Acuña fell but was unharmed. Fellow players came to his aid, and the fans were eventually escorted off the field. Acuña expressed concern but stated that everyone was okay. The incident occurred during the seventh inning of the game, which the Braves won 14-4.
A group of 30 to 50 individuals armed with bear spray swarmed a Nordstrom store at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Los Angeles, stealing around $100,000 worth of luxury items. The suspects used the bear spray to neutralize security guards before making off with high-end clothing and handbags. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, was captured on video showing suspects wearing hoods and masks. There were no immediate arrests, and the suspects fled in vehicles, including a BMW. This follows a similar mob-style robbery at an Yves Saint Laurent store in Glendale, where the loss was estimated at $300,000. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned the robbery and called for those responsible to be held accountable.
A group of 30 to 50 individuals carried out a robbery at a Nordstrom department store in the Topanga Mall in Canoga Park, Southern California. The thieves used bear spray on security guards who confronted them, before making off with luxury handbags and high-end clothing. No injuries were reported, and no arrests have been made.
Hotel workers picketing outside the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica clashed with security guards, with video footage showing workers being shoved. The workers, represented by Unite HERE Local 11, are part of a larger strike by thousands of hotel employees in the Los Angeles area demanding better pay and benefits. No injuries were reported.
A scuffle broke out between striking hotel workers and security guards in Santa Monica, California. The hotel workers, represented by UNITE HERE Local 11, have been on strike since July 2, demanding higher wages and improvements in healthcare and retirement benefits. The cause of the altercation remains unclear.
A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting three patients after sneaking into a Wichita hospital and fighting with security guards. The suspect is not a patient or employee at the hospital, and it is unclear how he gained entry. He is currently being held on $250,000 bond for three rape charges.
During her Eras Tour mini-residency at Lincoln Financial Field, Taylor Swift stopped her performance to defend fans who were allegedly being harassed by security guards. The singer offered the fans free tickets to the closing show after the incident. The targeted group of fans claimed that the security guard was physically pushing them off the barricade, but Swift noticed and intervened. The security guard was escorted off the premises after the comments.
Security guards on a superyacht opened fire on Yemeni Coast Guard boats, mistaking them for pirates, near the town of Nishtun in the Gulf of Aden. The Coast Guard returned fire and followed the yacht for an hour until communication was established and the misunderstanding resolved. The UK Maritime Trade Operations initially classified the incident as an "attack" but later downgraded it to an "incident" involving a government agency. The Gulf of Aden has seen attacks on ships due to the war in Yemen and Somali piracy in the past.
Security guards at a Tampa strip club prevented a potential mass shooting when they disarmed and tackled a man wearing a devil mask who tried to enter the club with a gun. The suspect, Michael Rudman, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, battery, and possessing a firearm while under a risk protection order. Police believe the guards prevented a tragedy and found Rudman with three magazines that could each hold 17 rounds, nine knives, and two gun holsters in his vehicle.
Three security guards are being hailed as heroes after stopping an armed man wearing a devil mask from entering a Florida strip club, potentially saving "dozens of lives," according to the Tampa Police Department. The suspect, identified as Michael Rudman, was carrying a fully loaded firearm and a flashlight. One of the guards noticed the weapon and knocked it out of Rudman's hand, but he attempted to grab it back. A struggle ensued, and one of the guards suffered minor injuries. Rudman faces multiple charges, and his motive is under investigation.
Alert security guards at a gentleman's club in Tampa, Florida, disarmed a man wearing a red devil mask who was trying to get in with a firearm and a flashlight. The suspect, identified as Michael Rudman, had additional ammunition, knives, and firearm accessories in his truck, and two fully loaded magazines in his pocket. No one was injured inside the venue, but one of the three security guards involved suffered minor injuries. Police said Rudman's motive was unknown and was still under investigation.
Security guards at a strip club in Tampa, Florida, prevented a potential mass shooting after they stopped a man wearing a devil mask and carrying a loaded gun from entering the club. The guards fought off the gunman, identified as Michael Rudman, and kept him pinned to the ground until authorities arrived. Rudman had a Risk Protection Order at the time of the incident and an extensive arrest history. He now faces charges for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, battery, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm while under an RPO.