A San Francisco 49ers defensive end was the victim of a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the ankle early Monday morning, according to Fox News. The incident occurred on the 1700 block of Mission Street, and the San Francisco Police Department responded to a call at approximately 4:06 a.m.
The injured player, Keion White, was found at the scene and treated for the gunshot wound. The team released a statement confirming the incident. The police department also issued a statement regarding the event.
In other news, Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in jail for colluding with foreign forces under the city's national security law, as reported by BBC World. This marks the harshest punishment handed down under the law, which China imposed after widespread protests in 2019. Rights groups have called the sentence a "death sentence" for the 78-year-old, whose family has expressed health concerns. Hong Kong's leader stated that the sentence was "deeply gratifying."
Also, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have called for the full release of files related to the late sex offender, according to BBC World. In a 40-second video released by the World Without Exploitation group, survivors held up photographs and stated, "we all deserve the truth." The US Department of Justice (DOJ) was required to make all files public in December, but only some have been released, many with redactions. The DOJ stated that files not published were either unrelated, duplicates, or withheld under deliberative process.
Furthermore, New York City has seen 18 deaths due to extreme cold weather, as reported by BBC World. The city has endured a cold snap since late January, including 13 days of temperatures at or below 0C (32F), one of the longest stretches of sub-zero weather in six decades. Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that "each life lost is a tragedy, and we will continue to hold their families in our thoughts." Temperatures are expected to rise this week, but remain below average.
In a separate sports story, a judge blocked former NBA Draft prospect Charles Bediako from playing for Alabama, potentially setting a precedent in NCAA eligibility, according to Fox News. The judge denied Bediako's motion for a preliminary injunction that would have allowed him to continue playing basketball after declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft. His season is now over after only five games, according to AL.com.
Discussion
AI Experts & Community
Be the first to comment