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Former model sues Abercrombie & Fitch

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

NEW YORK — A former model for Abercrombie & Fitch on Friday sued the fashion retailer, alleging it allowed its former CEO Mike Jeffries to run a sex-trafficking organization during his 22-year tenure.Jeffries, who left Abercrombie in 2014, converted the chain from an struggling retailer of hunting apparel to a seller of must-have teen clothing. But he faced criticism for the company’s sexualized marketing, including billboards and beefy models that alienated potential customers who didn’t fit into its image.The lawsuit comes after a BBC report earlier this month raised similar allegations against Jeffries and his partner Matthew Smith.The lawsuit, filed by David Bradberry in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges Jeffries had modeling scouts scouring the internet and elsewhere to identify attractive young men seeking to be the next face of Abercrombie. Often these prospective models became sex-trafficking victims, sent to New York and ...

Police investigate apparent murder, suicide in downtown San Diego

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

Editors Note: This story contains content related to domestic violence and suicide.SAN DIEGO -- An argument between a husband and wife turned deadly in downtown San Diego Saturday night.According to the San Diego Police Department, a call came in at 11:19 p.m. reporting a man and woman arguing in a condo unit at the Grande South complex located at 1199 Pacific Highway in the Core Columbia neighborhood.Police say another call in about 10 minutes later, this time reporting a stabbing in the parking garage of the condo complex.Officers from Central Division and paramedics from San Diego Fire-Rescue arrived on the scene within minutes. A a 64-year-old man was found suffering from multiple stab wounds to his chest and head, according to police. Two teens killed in El Cajon shooting; suspect remains on the loose SDPD said officers also discovered a 27-year-old male security guard with a stab wound to his arm, and a 62-year-old woman suffering from contusions to her head.  ...

Motorcyclist killed in Carlsbad crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- A motorcyclist was killed in a traffic collision in Carlsbad Saturday evening, authorities said. According to the Carlsbad Police Department, officers responded to reports of a crash on the 4500 block of Carlsbad Boulevard at 6:28 p.m. 16-year-old shot while leaving party; police search for suspect Upon arrival, officers found that a Kawasaki motorcycle had collided with the back of a Chevy SUV, CPD explained. Witnesses told authorities that the motorcycle rider was traveling southbound on Carlsbad Boulevard at a high rate of speed and collided with the back of the SUV.The motorcycle rider, a 25-year-old man from Kentucky, was ejected and injured in the roadway, police said. He was treated by fire personnel at the scene and transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld at this time.The driver of the SUV, a 28-year-old man from Oceanside, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, CPD said. T...

Sharee Miller: An internet black widow's deadly deception

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo -- The internet black widow convinced her Kansas City, Missouri, internet boyfriend to travel to Michigan and murder her husband, falsely portraying him as abusive. Sharee Paulette Kitley Miller spun a web of lies that ensnared her internet boyfriend, Jerry Cassaday, ultimately driving him to kill Bruce Miller. Cassaday relied solely on Sharee's accounts and had no personal knowledge of Bruce.Sharee Paulette Kitley MillerBruce and Sharee lived in Flint, Michigan. Bruce, who was 47 years old, owned a business called B&D Auto Salvage. Bruce initially hired Sharee, a 26-year-old single mother of three with a history of abusive relationships, to work as his bookkeeper. They quickly progressed in their relationship, moving from dating to living together and, eventually, getting married.Friends expressed their concerns about Sharee's financial habits, as she maxed out credit cards, which they believed she wouldn't have had if Bruce hadn't worked hard to make money. Bru...

Broncos 21, Chiefs 9: Russell Wilson connects with Courtland Sutton for touchdown following KC’s muffed punt

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

For the second time in 18 days, the Broncos will play the Chiefs. Can Denver pull off the upset and snap their long-running losing streak to its AFC West rivals? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.Live updatesFourth-quarter updatesBack to form (4:56 p.m.): Russell Wilson’s got three TD passes today and 16 on the season.That matches his passing TD total from 2022. — Parker GabrielTouchdown, Broncos (4:52 p.m.): ATONEMENT for Russell Wilson, who has not been good today, but finds Courtland Sutton for a touchdown in the back corner of the end zone. And, folks, the Broncos are about to beat the Chiefs. — Matt SchubertToe-tap, @SuttonCourtland : CBS pic.twitter.com/eoKjwLV6Jn— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 29, 2023Another big gain (4:49 p.m.): On fourth down, the Broncos went for a punt. Kansas City muffed the punt return. Drew Sanders picked up the ball. First-and-goal from the 9 for Denver...

Father suspected of killing 2 children, hospitalizing 2 others

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the deaths of two children and the hospitalizations of two others in Lancaster, and authorities have now confirmed that the a person of interest, identified as the children's biological father, has been detained.According to an LASD release, deputies were dispatched to the 1800 block of East Avenue J-2 shortly before midnight on Saturday after a call came in alleging children were being harmed at the location. “Upon arrival, deputies contacted a female adult and conducted a check of the location,” the LASD release said. “Deputies found four children under the age of ten suffering from lacerations to their bodies.” According to an LASD release, deputies were dispatched to the 1800 block of East Avenue J-2 in Lancaster shortly before midnight on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 after a call came in alleging children were being harmed at the location. (Luis Meza)The children were immediately transported to a local hospital w...

Search for armed man in La Verne unsuccessful, suspect remains on the loose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

Police urged residents of one neighborhood in La Verne to stay inside their homes while they searched for an armed suspect Sunday afternoon. According to a Facebook post from LVPD, police were “actively” searching for an armed suspect in the area surrounding Damien Avenue and nearby streets, namely Palomares Avenue, Bonita Avenue and Wheeler Avenue at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. An hour later, La Verne police provided another update, saying that the search area has been narrowed to the Damien High School campus. K9 units were still searching in and around the school as of 12:45 p.m. Sunday."Residents may leave the perimeter [listed in the initial post] but no one may enter," authorities said. 2 children dead, 2 hospitalized after child abuse report in Lancaster Eventually, by 2:30 p.m. Sunday, the search for the suspect was terminated without locating him. He remains at large as of 3 p.m.He was described by authorities as a Black man wearing a white shirt with a black and white...

Warriors: Chris Paul to come off bench for first time in career

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

HOUSTON — Chris Paul will come off the bench for the first time in his NBA career in the Warriors’ game against the Houston Rockets on Sunday.Paul, who is in his 19th season, will snap a streak of 1,365 gams, including playoffs — 1,216 regular season games — as a starter and come off the bench to make way for Draymond Green to start in his season debut.Green returns from an ankle sprain sustained in the days before training camp began on Oct. 2. He missed all of training camp and the Warriors’ first two regular season games against the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. Green, 33, has been working to get back into game shape and will be on a minutes restriction, head coach Steve Kerr said before the game.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody’s “Year 3 Leap” can take Warriors to new heights Golden State Warriors | Draymond Green to make season debut against Rockets, Steph Cur...

Shooting leaves one injured in Oakland early Sunday morning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

The Oakland Police Department is investigating a shooting early Sunday morning that left an individual injured but in stable condition.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Oakland: Man shot after apparent dispute early Saturday near Chinatown Crime and Public Safety | Two women shot in East Oakland Crime and Public Safety | Maine mass killing suspect found dead, ending search that put entire state on edge Crime and Public Safety | Man killed in East San Jose shooting; suspect still at large Crime and Public Safety | Tip jar argument ends in shooting outside downtown Oakland restaurant Just before 2:15 a.m., a person was shot on the 1100 block of Franklin Street. After officers found the individual at the scene, paramedics transported them to a hospital.The police department is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the OPD Felony Assault Unit at 510-238-3426.

49ers RB McCaffrey scores touchdown in NFL record-tying 17th straight game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Lenny Moore has some company in the record books.Christian McCaffrey scored a touchdown in his 17th straight game including playoffs Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals at Levi’s Stadium.With 3:19 left in the first quarter, McCaffrey scored on a 2-yard run to camp a 75-yard drive in eight plays, taking 4:52 off the clock and tying the score 7-7.McCaffrey came in one touchdown behind Moore after scoring two touchdowns in last week’s 22-17 road loss to the Minnesota Vikings. In 21 games including one in each of the 49ers’ three playoff games last season, McCaffrey came in having scored 21 touchdowns. He arrived on Oct. 20 of last season.The streak began on Dec. 4 of last season, catching a 3-yard pass from Brock Purdy in a 33-17 win over Miami. That was the same game in which Jimmy Garoppolo broke his ankle, thrusting Purdy into the role of starter.Moore set the record, which includes playoff games, by scoring a touchdown in the last three games...