All articles tagged with #spitting
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC Sports
Dak Prescott's act of spitting on the ground during a game is not considered taunting by the NFL, and he is unlikely to face a fine for it, despite provoking an opponent.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
A rare observation of a grey seal spitting water at a white-tailed eagle has added a new dimension to the science of spitting behavior in animals. The incident, captured by a bird-watcher on the Isle of Wight, suggests that seals may use spitting as a means of deterring potential competitors, although researchers can only speculate about the exact motivation behind the behavior. This unusual interaction between the two apex predators has sparked interest and curiosity among scientists studying wildlife behavior.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Haaretz
Two Israelis, including a 17-year-old, were arrested on suspicion of spitting and cursing at Christian abbot Nikodemus Schnabel near Jerusalem's Old City's Zion Gate. This incident is part of a series of similar incidents in which Jews have spat on or near Christian worshippers in the area, prompting condemnation from Israeli government officials and religious leaders. The two suspects were released to house arrest following their investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
A woman spent 15 years seeking revenge on a man who allegedly spit on her friend by spoiling his favorite TV shows and engaging in trolling activities. She recently broke off his engagement by informing his fiancée about his past actions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Israeli police have arrested five individuals, including one minor, following an uproar over Orthodox Jews spitting at Christian pilgrims in the Old City of Jerusalem. One person was charged with assault, while the others were arrested for unlawful disorderly conduct. The incidents of spitting, which occur frequently near a monastery along the Via Dolorosa, have been condemned by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Palestinian Authority Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Israel Police have established a special investigation team and are considering imposing fines to address the issue. Jerusalem Police District Commander Doron Turgeman called for the involvement of educational, religious, and parental authorities to address the problem.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FOX 6 Milwaukee
Stephanie Rapkin, a Shorewood woman convicted of spitting in a teenager's face during protests in June 2020, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and denied probation by a judge who felt she lied on the stand. Rapkin refused the offer of community service and said she would rather go to jail. She still faces a felony count relating to an altercation with a police officer at her home, set to go to trial in August.