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Camille Cosby calls district attorney 'heinously and exploitatively ambitious'

June 18, 2017

A Pennsylvania judge, Steven O'Neill, has declared a mistrial Bill Cosby's sexual assault case , after the jury was "hopelessly deadlocked " for the second time. "It has been restored". The basketball manager stated that Cosby molested and drugged her in 2004, at the stars home in Elkins Park, Philadelphia to discuss her career plans.

Iconic Batman star Adam West has died aged 88

June 18, 2017

After the show ended, West went on to voice Batman in a number of animated series including The New Adventures of Batman , Legends of the Superheroes and The Simpsons . He did a wide range of voice-over work on some TV shows such as Disney Channel's " Jake and the Neverland Pirates " in recent year. "I will forever miss him".

Putin Thanks FIFA for Helping Russia in Arranging Confederations Cup

June 18, 2017

But that mostly meant more space for a rampant Russian side to roam and, as they had done for the majority of the contest, the home side finished the match as the clearly dominant team. But anything other than a convincing win against such opposition would have caused major worries for Russian Federation, and the team will face a much sterner test when they take on Portugal in Moscow on Tuesday.

'I wanted it to stop,' accuser tells Cosby trial

June 18, 2017

After a series of phone calls, Constand said Cosby began inviting her dinner at his house and other events, such as a jazz concert in NY. "I don't know what that means", Ms Constand said. Andrea Constand's story is finally being heard in open court. Cosby's defense team attempted to discredit Constand's story. Ms Johnson testified on Monday that the comedian had drugged and assaulted her when she worked for the William Morris Agency in 1996.

Judge declares mistrial in Bill Cosby trial

June 18, 2017

He also dismissed the district attorney's pledge to retry the case. The judge asked each individually: "Do you agree that there is a hopeless deadlock that can not be resolved by further deliberations?" The judge said he saw no evidence of coercion or trouble in the deliberating room after the jurors reported their impasse on Thursday and he instructed them at the time to keep trying for a verdict.

Penguins sticking with Murray for Game 5

June 18, 2017

But even with his name twice inscribed on the Stanley Cup , Cullen put retirement on hold for at least another year, re-signing with the Pittsburgh Penguins for another shot at hockey's biggest prize. It turns out the puck had fully crossed the line, giving the Preds a 2-1 lead. "If I make the save there, it could be a different game", Murray said.

Fire victims in 'passionate' talks with PM

June 18, 2017

A total of 24 people remain in hospital, with 12 in critical care. Recovery: Members of the emergency services in the middle floors. He said the group had spoken about their "demands and what we expect". "This is an absolutely very bad fire that took place", May said. Protesters demanding justice for the victims of the Grenfell Tower inferno have stormed Kensington Town Hall.

Theresa May to return to meet Grenfell Tower victims following backlash

June 18, 2017

Exterior cladding that was added during a recent refurbishment might have played a part, local residents have said . The upper floors of the block are particularly hazardous due to the damage caused by the fire. May's response has been contrasted with that of Corbyn, who hugged locals at the estate during his visit on Thursday, and the royals who met residents and volunteers earlier today.

At least 70 reported missing after Grenfell Tower fire

June 18, 2017

May announced the aid package to victims of the fire inside St. Clements church close to Grenfell Tower in west London . The cause of the fire is still unknown but "there is nothing to suggest the fire was started deliberately ", London police said in a Friday statement.

58 people feared dead in London tower fire: UK police

June 18, 2017

Sixteen "very ordinary people" sat in Downing Street to bring their concerns to Theresa May in an "unprecedented" meeting and finally felt they were listened to, the Bishop of Kensington, Dr Graham Tomlin said. Dozens are still missing. The queen and Philip stood silently before the start of the annual Trooping the Color procession that marks the queen's official birthday.

3 ex-Penn State officials sent to jail in Sandusky scandal

June 18, 2017

Curley, the former university athletic director, could serve a minimum of three months in jail and maximum of 23 months. All three will serve additional periods of house arrest once they are released from prison - 2-10 months for Spanier, 4-21 months for Schultz and 4-20 months for Curley.

Best Performances From The 2017 Tony Awards

June 18, 2017

The show was hosted by "House of Cards " star Kevin Spacey . Gander saw its population double in size as it sheltered 6,579 passengers and crew from 38 planes diverted when US air space was closed. Best revival went to Jitney by August Wilson, who lived in Seattle and wrote at Victrola and the Canterbury in his later years. When Midler last took home a special Tony here, more than 40 years ago, she was determined to make the most of her moment by getting bleeped and refusing to be ...

Hung Jury: Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Trial Ends in Mistrial

June 18, 2017

Bill Cosby speaks with members of the media as he departs from the Montgomery County Courthouse during his sexual assault trial in Norristown, Pa ., Friday, June 16, 2017. In the Smerconish interview before the trial, Cosby said he would have to deal with negative public opinion no matter the verdict. "Heinously and exploitatively ambitious", the statement said.

Theresa May 'distraught' over fatal London tower blaze

June 18, 2017

Equally the police have stressed if you did report someone missing and they have since been found safe and well, contact the same number to let them know of the change in circumstance. In a statement , GHA said it has set up a helpline for anxious residents following the fire. He also said the last flames had finally been extinguished, two days after the fire broke out early Wednesday in a working-class enclave of the wealthy Kensington district.

Minute's silence to be held for Grenfell Tower victims

June 18, 2017

The 24-story Grenfell Tower in the north Kensington neighborhood in west London is near several major transport hubs. In a report, BBC said the number could be around 70 people in total. May visited Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, which is treating eight people. Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip have observed a minute of silence to honor the victims of the London high-rise fire.

Britain's May Meets with Victims of Deadly High-rise Blaze

June 18, 2017

Mrs May was greeted with cries of "coward" and "shame on you" as she returned to the site of the devastating fire in west London on Friday. Relatives of those missing after a high-rise tower blaze in London are searching frantically for their loved ones, as the police commander in charge of the investigation says he hopes the death toll will not rise to three figures.

Prosecutors say they'll retry Bill Cosby

June 18, 2017

She said she plans to appeal the decision. "But why keep costing these citizens millions of dollars?" They may also be able to query jurors about the deliberations in hopes of learning something that may make their arguments more convincing.

Mistrial Declared In Bill Cosby's Trial As Jury Deadlocks

June 18, 2017

Cosby , who gave the deposition as part of Constand's lawsuit against him, said he got seven prescriptions for the powerful sedative in the 1970s for the goal of giving them to women with whom he wanted to have sex. Lawyers for Cosby , 79, have said throughout that their client is innocent of all accusations. As I wrote earlier in the proceedings, rape has a foul way of defying adjudication : it is a crime that generally occurs without witnesses, and it traumatizes the victim in a way ...

Cavaliers' star LeBron James embraces the bald look

June 18, 2017

NBA Finals champions, the Golden State Warriors , said earlier this week in a statement that no decision had been made on if they would visit President Donald Trump at the White House - if they were even invited to the White House - as is tradition of championship-winning teams.

Bill Cosby faces retrial on sexual assault charges

June 18, 2017

Cosby said in that decade-old testimony that he had given Constand a non-prescription allergy medication, Benadryl, to relax her because she said she was stressed. There were a total of 12 trial witnesses. Regardless of how that plays out, the road ahead is murky for Cosby. In fact, the high standard of evidence required for criminal convictions is one reason why the criminal justice system can not be the only avenue for sexual assault survivors to seek justice.

Tougher Trump line toward Cuba delights hardliners on island

June 18, 2017

In 2016, there were 9,940 short-term detentions of protesters, up from 8,899 in 2014, the AP reports. Here's what the White House says it will do. Jill Welch, NAFSA (Assn. Importantly, the Trump administration wants to build good rapport with both. "The last two years have shown that the two countries can cooperate and coexist in a civilized way", it said.

Bill Cosby criminal case: 'Mistrial' declared

June 18, 2017

Under Pennsylvania's speedy trial law, the new trial should be set within 365 days, and Steele has promised to move as fast as possible. How do I describe the judge? Cosby's team declared victory, however temporary. The judge said he saw no evidence of coercion or trouble in the deliberating room after the jurors reported their impasse on Thursday and he instructed them to keep trying for a verdict.

No Verdict Tonight: Cosby Jury Breaks for the Evening

June 18, 2017

Steele said the key facts were not contested during the trial, and have remained consistent in Constand's various statements over time: Cosby got to know her and became a mentor; one night in 2004 he gave her pills at his Cheltenham home and they had a sexual encounter.

Bill Cosby accuser tells sex assault trial there was no prior romance

June 18, 2017

He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. While Cosby's lawyers hope this will show their client's innocence, Constand had another explanation for any differences in her stories. "I thought Mr. Cosby would try to retaliate and hurt me". She said she took two sips of the tea, nibbled the top of the muffin and left. "I did not have the courage at the time to tell my family", she said.

Statement from Cosby's wife assailing judge, prosecutors

June 18, 2017

Finally, he thanked his supporters. Cosby's trial started June 5 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Allison doesn't think the mistrial is the win for Cosby that his spokesperson has declared it to be . He co-starred in the 1960s espionage show " I Spy ", the first black performer to star in a weekly American TV dramatic series. He found success with his "Fat Albert" animated TV show and starred in commercials for Jell-O pudding.

US Judge Declares Mistrial in Bill Cosby Case

June 18, 2017

The sequestered jury of seven men and five women paused deliberations many times to revisit testimony or ask for clarity on the phrasing of the charges. Cosby admitted under oath that he procured sedatives for the goal of giving them to young women with whom he wanted to have sex. I also want to thank the supporters who have been here.

Putin: 'It wouldn't make sense for us to interfere' in USA election

June 18, 2017

In the NBC interview , Putin was asked about reports of Trump adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner's attempt to set up a secret communications channel with Russian Federation. Putin also said he had only a brief and passing acquaintance with former U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn , though the two sat next to each other at a dinner in Moscow in 2015.

White House stonewalls on Comey 'tapes'

June 18, 2017

Trump and Comey. "Does President Trump have audio recordings of his conversations and meetings with the former FBI Director James Comey ?" a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer at Monday's briefing, after Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta's briefing show-and-tell on Trump's apprenticeship program.

Hollywood pays homage to 'Batman' icon Adam West

June 18, 2017

He was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. "Thank you for showing us all how it's done", Ben Affleck said via social media. After " Batman ", West continued to appear in films and on television, though he was often typecast. All of which were minuscule in comparison to Batman , which first premiered in 1966, and was a pop-cultural hit.

US Lawmaker Steve Scalise Showing Improvement After Baseball Field Shooting

June 18, 2017

About 13 hours after the shooting on Wednesday, the hospital announced that Scalise had been shot in his left hip by a rifle and that "the bullet traveled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs, and causing severe bleeding", the hospital said in a statement Wednesday.

'Last Man Standing,' CMT in 'early talks' for revival

June 18, 2017

Major outlets such as Fox News are reporting that CMT is now in negotiations to revive the former ABC series on their own cable network. In any case, fans of the show have been nothing but disappointed that it had been canceled . ABC received backlash when it pulled the plug off from " Last Man Standing ". Allen tweeted that he was "stunned" and "blindsided" by the cancellation.

Dow, DuPont merger wins US antitrust approval with conditions

June 18, 2017

Inc. now owns 17,132 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $888,000 after buying an additional 501 shares during the last quarter. This gives investors an idea of how much the security has moved in the previous year and whether it is trading near the top, middle or bottom of the range.

Cosby's wife arrives at court. Will either testify at sex assault trial?

June 18, 2017

Prosecutor Kevin Steele and defence attorney Brian McMonagle each sent the jurors off to deliberations Steele, a career prosecutor whose face turned the shade of a sun-ripened tomato during his close, tried to get jurors to focus on Cosby's admission that he gave oils to his alleged victim, Andrea Constand , and the comedian's testimony that he had called "three friends to help you ( Constand ) relax".

Fowler holds lead in first round at US Open

June 18, 2017

Open Championship broadcast crashed in an open field approximately a half mile from the Erin Hills golf course at approximately 11:15 a.m. CDT". Four years after Justin Rose ended a 43-year wait for an English victor, Paul Casey and Tommy Fleetwood headed into the third round of the US Open at Erin Hills in a four-way tie for the lead.

Bill Cosby's Case Ends in Mistrial

June 18, 2017

Cosby's wife Camille released a statement via his social media accounts after the mistrial was announced. 'How do I describe the judge? "Overtly arrogant, collaborating with the district attorney", her statement read. He did not take the stand in his own defence, leaving it to his attorney to argue Cosby and Ms Constand were lovers sharing a consensual sexual encounter.

Spectators react to mistrial at Bill Cosby trial

June 18, 2017

Cosby himself did not address the small crowd - and his manner was far from the jokey one he had had interacting with supporters at the courthouse over the previous two weeks, when he would often repeat the "Hey, hey, hey" greeting that had become a catchphrase in his '70s animated series "Fat Albert".

Trump to outline infrastructure plan that includes rural funding

June 18, 2017

The address is being delivered on the eve of former FBI Director James Comey's testimony Thursday before Congress as the White House faces new allegations of efforts by Trump to influence a probe into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation.

58 presumed dead in London tower fire

June 18, 2017

Grief is turning to outrage in the wake of London's deadly Grenfell Tower apartment block fire, with British Prime Minister Theresa May confronted by protesters and a crowd of angry locals storming the local town hall. Speaking on Friday evening, Mrs May said: "Everyone affected by this tragedy needs reassurance that the Government is there for them at this bad time - and that is what I am determined to provide".

Grenfell residents in `passionate, angry´ exchanges with PM at Downing Street

June 18, 2017

He says it will take weeks or longer to recover and identify all the dead at the building. Sajid Javid said there would be immediate action following the early conclusions from an investigative report into the blaze which has left at least 17 people dead.

Ariana Grande leads star-studded One Love Manchester concert

June 18, 2017

Black Eyed Peas' 15 year old hit 'Where Is The Love' stood the test of time again, after the American group was joined on stage by Ariana Grande . Another highlight marked this concert: the cover of the song Ariana Grande My Everything by students of the choir of the school Parrs Wood Manchester.

ABC Suspends 'Bachelor in Paradise' Production After 'Allegations of Misconduct'

June 18, 2017

And, now, thanks to the Los Angeles Times' Amy Kaufman , we may have an answer as to what that "misconduct" actually was. Corinne Olympios from Nick Viall's "The Bachelor " season and DeMario Jackson , who was recently booted out from Rachel Lindsay's " The Bachelorette ", were reportedly the two cast members involved in the "misconduct".

Prosecutors vow to retry Cosby

June 18, 2017

Constand, her mother, and another accuser testified in court last week, reports the outlet. Cosby's wife of 53 years, Camille, slammed prosecutors for bringing the case to court. That's "abundantly clear in the vitriol in Camille's statement". "I mentioned before how courageous she is and I can't emphasize that enough". Heidi Thomas praised Constand's "courage and willingness to go back into the maelstrom of this crime".

18 protesters arrested after Philando Castile court decision

June 18, 2017

Paul. Bob Edwards, of St. Anthony, uses a mallet in Falcon Heights, Minn., to install a sign he made near the site where Philando Castile was shot and killed during a traffic stop by St. You heard what he said. The shooting and trial brought national attention with Castile's final conscious moments captured on video by fiancé Diamond Reynolds who was in the vehicle along with her 4-year-old daughter.

Wales grind out victory over Tonga

June 18, 2017

They were on attack from the opening whistle and had points on the board within three minutes from the first Davies penalty. Cuthbert eventually found his way to the tryline 15 minutes later when Gareth Anscombe stepped around Vilihami Tahitua, paving the way for the Cardiff Blues flier to chip ahead and regather the ball to score wide out.

Bill Cosby trial ends in mistrial on 6th day of deliberations

June 18, 2017

The results of the Bill Cosby sexual assault trial are in, and for anyone who was looking for a decisive answer one way or another , it was unsatisfying. During their deliberations, jurors sent a string of questions to the judge, asking to rehear the testimonies of five trial witnesses and Cosby's previous deposition testimony.

Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins knows where she'd take the sequel

June 18, 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn congratulated Patty Jenkins on her film's massive weekend box office. After that she directed few episodes of Arrested Development and Entourage . The movie had collected $100.5 million domestically from approx 4,165 locations. Goldstein said the studio knew they had "something special" after the reception to Gadot in that film.

Wonder Woman breaks box office record for female-directed films

June 18, 2017

Wonder Woman was directed by Patty Jenkins , who previously made Monster , a biopic of serial killer Aileen Wuornos starring Charlize Theron. After that she directed few episodes of Arrested Development and Entourage . In the film, Gal Gadot plays Amazonian warrior princess Diana, who realises her true potential as Wonder Woman after she helped a World War I pilot (played by Chris Pine), whose plane crashed near Diana's combat ground in Themyscira.

Prosecutors Seek To Use Cosby's Words Against Him At Trial

June 18, 2017

Cosby was all smiles as he walked out of court Friday, raising his wooden cane to salute well-wishers. He waved from the back of an SUV with its window half down. In his deposition, Cosby also said he did not believe Constand and her mother were after "hush money", and said he'd always viewed her as a truthful person.

Andrea Constand testifies in Bill Cosby trial

June 18, 2017

Gianna Constand, Andrea Constand's mother, told a Pennsylvania jury that she had a 2-1/2-hour phone conversation with Cosby after her daughter told her about the alleged 2004 assault a year after it happened. She says she made it clear she didn't welcome the behavior. Some time later, she says, she woke up half-naked in the bed in his hotel room. "I said, 'I did not, I just want to know what you gave me.' He said, 'Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait" and he wanted to speak to me near where the ...

Gloria Allred to Bill Cosby: "Round 2 is coming"

June 18, 2017

District Attorney Kevin Steele spoke to reporters after the judge declared a mistrial Saturday. "Do not in any way feel you have let the justice system down", O'Neill told the jury in a Norristown, Pa . On Saturday, they came back and told O'Neill they were hopelessly deadlocked. She said she plans to appeal the decision. But the judge sent them back to try to reach a unanimous verdict.

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