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Madonna called out a seated concertgoer at her recent concert, only to realize they were in a wheelchair, prompting her to apologize. The incident was captured on video and has been widely shared on social media. Additionally, Madonna surprised fans by inviting Kylie Minogue on stage to perform together, and later shared the footage on Instagram to celebrate International Women's Day.
Madonna mistakenly called out a fan for sitting during her concert, only to realize they were in a wheelchair. The embarrassing moment was captured on TikTok, prompting online discussion. It's unclear if Madonna privately apologized to the fan, and the location of the concert remains unknown. The pop icon has more shows scheduled as part of her "Celebration Tour."
A viral video showing baggage handlers mishandling a passenger's wheelchair at Miami International Airport has sparked outrage and prompted Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to promise an investigation. The video, posted on TikTok, shows the wheelchair tumbling down a baggage chute and flipping over multiple times before landing upside down. Advocates for travelers with disabilities have criticized the incident and called for improved training and procedures for handling wheelchairs. American Airlines, the airline involved, stated that it is reviewing the footage and is committed to supporting passengers with disabilities. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the mishandling of mobility devices and the need for greater accountability in the airline industry.
Mercyhurst University men's hockey player Carson Briere and Patrick Carrozzi, a Victor High School graduate and Mercyhurst senior who is a member of the university's men's lacrosse team, have been charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after a video showed them pushing a double amputee's empty wheelchair down a flight of stairs at an Erie bar on March 11. The charges include second-degree misdemeanors of criminal mischief related to damaged property, criminal conspiracy to commit criminal mischief and the summary offense of disorderly conduct.
Carson Briere, son of Philadelphia Flyers interim general manager Danny Briere, and another Mercyhurst University athlete, Patrick Carrozzi, have been charged with three misdemeanors after a video showed them pushing an unoccupied wheelchair down a staircase. The charges include criminal mischief, criminal conspiracy to commit mischief, and disorderly conduct. The wheelchair's owner filed a complaint, saying the fall down the stairs damaged the wheelchair, which cost $2,000. Briere and Carrozzi are scheduled to appear in court on May 22.
Carson Briere, a junior at Mercyhurst University and son of former NHL player Daniel Briere, has been banned from a bar after being accused of pushing an unoccupied wheelchair down the stairs. The wheelchair belonged to a double amputee, and the incident was caught on surveillance video. Briere and two other student-athletes have been placed on interim suspension from their respective teams, and an investigation is being taken over by the Erie Police Department. Briere has apologized for his actions, which have been called "inexcusable" by his father.
Mercyhurst University men's hockey player, Carson Briere, has apologized for pushing an empty wheelchair down a flight of stairs at an Erie bar, an incident that led to investigations by Mercyhurst and the Erie police. The video of the incident went viral on social media. Briere's father, a former NHL player, also apologized for his son's actions. No charges have been filed yet, and Mercyhurst's probe related to student conduct is ongoing.
Mercyhurst University men’s hockey center Carson Briere, son of former NHL player Daniel Briere, was caught on surveillance video allegedly pushing an unoccupied wheelchair down the stairs at a bar. Briere and two other student-athletes in the video were placed on interim suspension from their respective teams. The incident is being investigated by the Erie Police Department. A GoFundMe was started to help raise money for a new wheelchair. Briere was dismissed from the men’s hockey team at Arizona State as a freshman for a violation of team rules.
Carson Briere, son of Philadelphia Flyers interim general manager Daniel Briere and a junior center for the Mercyhurst University men's hockey team, apologized for pushing an unoccupied wheelchair down a flight of stairs at a bar on Saturday. A video of the incident was posted on social media, prompting Briere to issue a statement taking responsibility for his actions and expressing his deep regret. The university also issued a statement condemning the behavior and expressing solidarity with people with disabilities. Briere was previously dismissed from the Arizona State men's hockey team in 2019 for repeated violations of team rules.