Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee will remain in jail without bond after a judge ruled on Wednesday that he faces a first-degree murder charge in Tennessee, with prosecutors considering the death penalty. The case, which involves the death of Lee's girlfriend, also includes a charge of tampering with or fabricating evidence, according to Fox News.
Lee, who played for the New York Jets for the first three years of his professional football career, was taken into custody last week. A Hamilton County Criminal Court Judge made the ruling on Wednesday, and Lee is not scheduled to return to court until next month. Prosecutors have indicated that the case could qualify for the death penalty, Fox News reported.
In other news, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent a letter to Apple over allegations of political bias in its news curation app. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson warned Apple CEO Tim Cook that Apple News could be in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices, according to Fox News.
Meanwhile, residents of New York City's Upper East Side expressed outrage over a planned homeless shelter. The women's shelter, converted from a men's center, is slated to open around April and will accommodate up to 250 women. Residents voiced concerns about the shelter's proximity to schools and daycare centers, accusing city officials of rushing the process, according to Fox News.
In other developments, the Justice Department released files revealing that Emirati billionaire Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO of DP World, was a frequent correspondent and confidante of Jeffrey Epstein. Bin Sulayem is now under scrutiny for his ties to Epstein, according to ABC News. The files highlighted business deals, real estate, and other shared interests between the two men.
Finally, actor James Van Der Beek, known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died at the age of 48. Van Der Beek, who announced his cancer diagnosis in 2024, had an impressive Hollywood resume spanning several decades, ABC News reported. His death was announced on social media on Wednesday.
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