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Arrest made in SF Muni egg hate crime attack caught on video

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:50 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Back in February, a man was caught on video (above) throwing eggs and yelling racial slurs at an Asian woman on the 38 Muni bus in San Francisco. VIDEO: Man throws eggs in racist attack on SF Muni bus An arrest has now been made in what authorities investigated the Feb. 16 incident that happened around 9:30 a.m. as a hate crime. Joseph Benjamin, 44, was arrested last Friday, the San Francisco Police Department announced Thursday in a press release.One of the victims was Michelle Young. "So he said stupid Chinese ****h and then I believe he repeated himself and we didn’t respond,” Young, who was visiting San Francisco, told KRON4. According to SFPD, Benjamin is believed to have been involved in at least two more incidents on Muni -- making it a total of three he is linked to. Another Muni rider says Benjamin threw food at her back last December. The victim also claims the suspect made derogatory comments about her ethnicity and gender. SFPD also reported on ...

Elizabeth Holmes' ex-boyfriend begins serving prison sentence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:50 GMT

(KRON) -- Former Theranos executive Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani began serving a prison sentence Thursday for his role in a fraud conspiracy that rocked Silicon Valley. U.S. District Judge Edward Davila sentenced Balwani to serve 155 months in prison -- nearly 13 years -- for defrauding Theranos investors and patients. Balwani's sentence is two years longer than that given to his co-conspirator and former lover, Elizabeth Holmes.Balwani remained out of custody throughout his trial. But his freedom vanished Thursday when he reported to prison. "We can confirm, Ramesh Balwani, is in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Terminal Island in San Pedro, California," Federal Bureau of Prisons spokesperson Donald Murphy told KRON4.Sunny Balwani and Elizabeth Holmes were in a romantic relationship until an investigation was launched into their company. (Getty Images / File) Holmes, who recently gave birth to her second child, was or...

LIST: Bay Area bars showing Tank Davis-Ryan Garcia fight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:50 GMT

(KRON) -- In a clash of undefeated young stars, Gervonta 'Tank' Davis and Ryan Garcia's fight this Saturday is one of the biggest events boxing has to offer. Davis (28-0, 26 KOs) and Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) will garner millions of eyes as the two will square off on April 22 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis ready for bout with Ryan Garcia With a hefty pay-per-view price of $84.99, people looking to watch this fight might want to head to a bar instead. KRON4 compiled a list of Bay Area bars showing the sport's biggest fight of the year. San FranciscoRumorsGolden Gate Tap RoomCondor ClubWestwoodClub 26 MixAbbey TavernGold ClubOaklandThe Athletic Club*Hometown Heroes (Emeryville)**San JoseThe Brit - Sports Pub & PatioTequila's Bontanero Rookies Sports Lodge***Other Bay Area CitiesGraton Casino (Rohnert Park)Fuego Sports Bar & Club (Sunnyvale)O'Sullivan's Sports Bar (Newark) Straw Hat Pizza (Hayward)840 Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge (Redwood City)DB Stea...

Oklahoma Court: We Want Richard Glossip Dead and Evidence Be Damned

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:50 GMT

Two weeks after Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond asked the Court of Criminal Appeals to vacate Richard Glossip’s conviction, the court rejected Drummond’s request, clearing the way for Glossip’s execution on May 18.“This court has thoroughly examined Glossip’s case from the initial direct appeal to this date,” the court’s five justices wrote. “Glossip has exhausted every avenue and we have found no legal or factual ground which would require relief in this case.”The court’s move is a rebuke not only to the attorney general, who ordered a review of Glossip’s case earlier this year, but also to dozens of conservative Oklahoma legislators who have been fighting to stop Glossip’s execution over fears the state would kill an innocent man. The independent counsel who reviewed the case concluded that Glossip should receive a new trial — and that pushing for his execution did not “serve the interests of justice.”Glossip was sentenced to death for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Trees...

Sword attack killer gets another 55-year prison sentence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:50 GMT

ROCKVILLE, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man who viciously and randomly attacked two people with a Samurai-style sword, killing one and severely wounding the other, was sentenced Thursday to 55 years in prison, the same sentence he received for a fatal shooting and kidnapping that occurred two days after the attack.Peter Manfredonia struck 62-year-old Ted DeMers in the head with the sword, completely severed his right hand, sliced off his left thumb and index finger and repeatedly slashed his back during the attack in Willington on May 22, 2020. Manfredonia then wounded 80-year-old John Franco, who had severe injuries to his hands and wounds to his head and neck. DeMers was pronounced dead en route to the hospital.Manfredonia, now 26, who was a University of Connecticut senior in 2020 studying finance and mechanical engineering, later held another local man hostage for 24 hours. He then drove across the state to Derby, fatally shot a school classmate and kidnapped that victim’s girlfri...

Connecticut pauses prison commutations amid uproar

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:50 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut has paused all prison commutations in the wake of an uproar over a drastic rise in the number of inmates having their sentences reduced, the governor announced Thursday.Conservative lawmakers and victims’ rights advocates had called for the suspension of commutations and a review of the state’s Board of Pardons and Paroles policies after it was revealed that 71 commutations were granted in 2022. Just three were approved between 2017 and 2021. Those getting sentence reductions included 44 convicted murders, who had an average of 15 years shaved off their sentences, according to lawmakers.Gov. Ned Lamont, a Democrat, last week replaced the chairman of the parole board and on Wednesday met with leaders of the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee to discuss how the commutations were being handled.“During the meeting, the leadership of the board informed participants that it has paused the commutation process pending an expeditious review of it...

Tennessee GOP lawmaker resigns after ethics panel finding

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:50 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker in Tennessee resigned Thursday due to an ethics violation involving the Legislature’s workplace discrimination and harassment policy.Rep. Scotty Campbell, vice chair of the House Republican Caucus, was among the GOP legislators who voted two weeks ago to expel two Black Democratic lawmakers for protesting in support of gun control on the House floor.The Mountain City lawmaker issued his resignation effective immediately, a letter to fellow legislators states. WTVF-TV first reported on the finding by the Ethics Subcommittee, which issued its decision on March 29 in a document addressed to Republican House Speaker Cameron Sexton. The document says the panel found Campbell violated the Legislature’s workplace discrimination and harassment policy. When asked about the ethics panel decision by WTVF-TV on Thursday, Campbell said, “I had consensual, adult conversations with two adults off property.”“I think conversations are consensual once tha...

Raiders have plenty of options at draft with No. 7 pick

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:50 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — What the Las Vegas Raiders do with their No. 7 overall pick in the draft is quite the mystery, and arguments could be made for any number of options.They could trade up to draft a quarterback, trade down to meet multiple needs throughout their roster or stand pat and snag a player who will potentially make an immediate impact.“What we’ve tried to do is put ourselves in a position so we can actually draft the best player that we feel like is available at the time, and we’re open to anything,” coach Josh McDaniels said. “If that happened to be a quarterback, then it’s a quarterback. If it happened to be a defensive lineman, it’s a defensive lineman. If it happened to be a tight end, it’s a tight end.”The Raiders have room to maneuver because they own five of the top 109 selections and 12 overall, meaning they can potentially stock their roster even without trades. But they also have enough picks to orchestrate a deal if they see an opportunity.Considering ...

Tennessee Republican lawmaker quits amid harassment ethics inquiry, weeks after voting to expel 2 Democratic legislators

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:50 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republican lawmaker quits amid harassment ethics inquiry, weeks after voting to expel 2 Democratic legislators.Source

DC’s weekend forecast promises heat (potentially record-breaking) and much needed rain amid drought

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:50 GMT

Listen to WTOP for the latest weather updates on the 8s and when it breaks.This week’s cool, springlike temperatures and sunny skies will be overtaken by a dry heat on Thursday, turning into a sizzling heat Friday and then a long-awaited rain Saturday. Here’s a look ahead at the weekend’s forecast in the D.C. area.The latter half of the week will feel more like summer than spring in the D.C. region.In fact, 7news First Alert Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff said record heat could be in the cards for the District. Temperatures are expected to near 90 degrees Friday, just shy of the current record 89 degrees set at Reagan National Airport in 1976.In the southern parts of WTOP’s listening area, some neighborhoods are expected to reach 90 degrees for the first time this year on Friday.Despite the potentially record-breaking temperatures, the heat shouldn’t bring humidity with it this week. However, the Council of Governments has placed its second Code Oran...