Frappy the pit bull puppy who was found in a jacket pocket of a theft suspect. Pic: Chris Hall/Detroit Free Press via AP
Police in Detroit were left surprised after finding a five-week-old puppy in the jacket pocket of a suspected thief.
The blue pit bull was discovered after Roseville Police arrested a 24-year-old man accused of stealing around $5,200 (approx £4,000) from a bank customer.
The tiny dog - which fit into the palm of a hand - was nicknamed Bandit by staff at an animal shelter before being returned to her owner once he was released from prison.
It was later discovered that the puppy's real name is Frappy, Jeff Randazzo, Macomb County's chief animal control officer, said.
Mr Randazzo said he offered to help the owner to pay for vaccines and microchipping the dog as a way of taking "a bad situation and [making] it better", he told the Detroit Free Press on Tuesday.
Frappy's owner was arrested hours after the suspected theft. He is charged with larceny from a person.
His lawyer, Robbie Lang, doesn't believe the dog was in his pocket at the time of the alleged theft.
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Man who tried to blame his twin for two rapes sentenced to 140 years in prison
Both Kevin Konther and his twin brother were arrested after their shared DNA linked them to the historical rape cases. A confession statement made by the 58-year-old led to his conviction.
Kevin Konther's DNA linked him to two rapes. Pic: Orange County Sheriff's Department
A man in California who tried to blame his twin brother for the historical rapes of a nine-year-old girl and a jogger has been sentenced to 140 years in prison.
Kevin Konther, 58, was convicted back in February of two counts of rape and multiple other charges, one of which involved the sexual assault of a 12-year-old victim, according to the Orange County district attorney's office.
Police arrested Konther, and his twin brother, in 2019 after DNA technology connected them to the 1995 rape of a nine-year-old girl who was walking home after buying school supplies, and another in 1998 of a 32-year-old jogger.
Konther grabbed the runner and covered her mouth after jumping out of the bushes wearing nothing but a pair of shoes, the attorney's office said.
The twins were both arrested as they share the same DNA, but recorded conversations between the pair revealed "multiple incriminating statements made by Konther, including admissions that he carried out the crimes," according to the attorney's office.
A judge on Monday sentenced Konther to 140 years to life in prison, prosecutors said, while his twin brother has not been charged.
"DNA was the lynchpin that gave that monster a name - and that name is Kevin Konther," Todd Spitzer, a lawyer in the county, said.
"The relentless pursuit of justice by the Orange County Sheriff's Department and the Orange County District Attorney's Office has ensured that another monster who preys on young girls and young women will never be free to jump out of the bushes again."
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Jam Master Jay’s untimely death over two decades ago brought one of Hip Hop’s most praiseworthy narratives to a screeching halt, but those allegedly responsible for the killing are finally set to see their day in court.
On Monday (January 15), TMZ reported that the murder trial for the Run-DMC DJ and record producer is set to commence on January 29. The jury selection, which began last week and involves over 500 candidates, is expected to be finalized by January 22.
Because of the gap between the above indictments, the proceedings may feature a dual jury as federal prosecutors are looking to streamline the proceedings against all three defendants. According to court documents, the government submitted a motion to advocate for a two-jury trial, which is pretty rare.
Bryant’s lawyer, César de Castro, has indicated that his client will plead not guilty, saying: “Securing an indictment in a secret grand jury, applying an extremely low burden of proof, is one thing. Proving it at trial is another matter.”
The trio are alleged to have entered JMJ’s studio and fled after the fatal shooting, with Jordan firing two shots at the victim at close range, including one to the head that killed him. Prosecutors claim that Bryant was seen entering the building immediately before the shooting and left behind an article of clothing at the crime scene, which contained his DNA.
When the Hip Hop pioneer sought to exclude Jordan and Washington from the large, multi-state drug deal, they “murdered him in cold blood,” prosecutors said in their 2020 indictment against the two men.
Jam Master Jay was killed in his studio by a masked man in 2002
Two Men Arrested in Killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay
Pakistan's National Airline faces crisis as yet another flight attendant vanishes into Canada
Pakistan International
Airlines flight attendants have been failing to report back after
landing in Toronto, and while some blame low salaries and fear of
privatization, the airline blames Canada.
Air hostess Faiza Mukhtar was deputed at PIA flight PK 781. She vanished
in Toronto when the flight landed at the Toronto airport. Yet another Pakistan International Airlines
flight attendant disappeared in Canada last week after touching down in
Toronto, the airline's spokesman, Abdullah Hafeez Khan, confirmed on
Wednesday.
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) passenger plane
prepares to take off from the Benazir International airport in
Islamabad, Pakistan, February 9, 2016. (photo credit: REUTERS/FAISAL MAHMOOD/FILE PHOTO)
Khan said that flight attendant Faiza Mukhtar landed in Toronto on
Jan. 19 on PIA flight PK-781 from Islamabad, and was supposed to depart
the following day on flight PK-784 from Toronto to Karachi.
However, "she did not board the flight and disappeared," Khan told The Media Line.
Mukhtar's disappearance follows at least seven disappearances in 2023 by PIA flight attendants after landing in Canada.
Khan confirmed that in late December, Syed Ali Abbas and Farkhanda
Shaheen landed in Toronto on a flight from Lahore and failed to report
back for their departing flight. Earlier that month, Ayaz Qureshi also
failed to report back after landing on a flight from Lahore to Toronto.
In November, flight attendants Khalid Afridi and Fida Hussain Shah
vanished soon after landing in Toronto on a flight from Islamabad.
Several others also slipped away in Canada in the months before that.
Khan
said that "crews seeking asylum are common throughout South Asia and
other developing countries, therefore this situation is not exclusive to
PIA."
Supporters of the banned Islamist political party Tehrik-e-Labaik
Pakistan (TLP) chant slogans during a protest demanding the release of
their leader and the expulsion of the French ambassador over cartoons
depicting the Prophet Mohammed, in Lahore, Pakistan October 22, 2021.
(credit: REUTERS/MOHSIN RAZA/FILE PHOTO)
According
to some sources, the wave of disappearances comes in the wake of low
salaries for flight crews and fear about a privatization plan for the
airline. However, the airline attributes the disappearances to Canada's
liberal asylum policies. It has attempted to stop the flow by raising
the minimum age for flight attendants traveling to Canada.
Khan said the airline had set up a unit to investigate the disappearances.
"Strict departmental action will be taken against those who abandon
duty and they will be fired from the job. These individuals will be
subject to serious legal action right away as they get back home," he
said.
"There
is no failure [on the part of the airline] as we have tried to put in
the most stringent possible efforts to curtail that. However, the laws
of Canada are so liberal that those measures become counter-effective.
On the other hand, we are now seeking some legal measures against the
perpetrators, involving law enforcement agencies."
Khan
said the airline was "strictly monitoring the situation and keeping an
eye out to make sure that our flight attendants are not engaged in any
strange conduct or sending money abroad."
A persistent problem
The Media Line
has obtained information about PIA flight attendants failing to return
and seeking asylum in Canada and other countries as early as 2018.
Shazia Saeed arrived in Paris, France, in 2019 on PIA flight PK-734, and vanished after sneaking away from the crew's hotel.
Yasir Ali vanished in July 2020 after landing in Toronto on flight PK-781 from Islamabad.
Fareha Mukhtar disappeared in September 2021 after landing in Toronto.
A
flight attendant identified only as Mahira disappeared after landing in
Toronto in 2018. She now lives in Canada and provided legal assistance
to Fareha Mukhtar when she applied for asylum.
A male flight attendant vanished in Toronto in January 2021, followed a day later by Zahida Baloch.
Waqar
Ahmad Jadoon vanished in January 2022 after landing in Toronto on
flight PK-781. In October of that year, Ejaz Shah disappeared after
landing on the same flight.
Initially
founded as Orient Airways in 1946, the airline underwent a series of
transformations before becoming Pakistan International Airlines in 1955.
As Pakistan's national carrier, it has played a pivotal role in
connecting Pakistan
to the world and fostering economic and cultural exchanges. The airline
has achieved significant milestones, including being the first Asian
carrier to operate the Boeing 777 and introducing innovative services.
Despite
its achievements, the airline has faced a tumultuous journey in recent
years, grappling with financial challenges, governance issues, and
controversies.
“As
Pakistan’s flag carrier confronts crisis, comprehensive reforms that
tackle corruption, political interference, governance deficiencies, and
labor disputes are imperative,” Syed Junaid Agha, a Karachi-based
aviation expert, told The Media Line.
"Allegations
of misappropriation, financial corruption, and mismanagement have
eroded public trust and contributed to the financial woes of the
national carrier. The lack of transparency and accountability has
allowed corruption to fester, adversely impacting the airline's ability
to compete on the international stage."
Agha
said that “the resolution of salary issues is equally critical to
restoring the confidence of the workforce and creating a foundation for
sustained success in the challenging global aviation landscape.
Political interference further exacerbates the crisis, with appointments
and decisions often driven by political considerations rather than
merit. As a result, PIA's ability to adapt to the dynamic aviation
industry has been hampered, leaving it vulnerable to external
pressures."
In
recent years, there has been a discernible rise in the number of
Pakistanis attempting to enter Europe and North America to flee
difficult economic conditions.
Some
have taken illegal and dangerous risks to do so. Last June, at least
400 Pakistanis lost their lives when an overcrowded boat transporting
illegal immigrants from Libya to Italy sank off the Greek coast.
A
special meeting of the Senate‘s Standing Committee for Overseas
Pakistanis, chaired by Senator Rukhsana Zuberi, was held in Islamabad on
Wednesday. It was told that "44,000 Pakistani nationals were barred
from leaving the country from different airports in 2021 to 2023."
A
report provided by the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment
found that in 2023, about 1 million Pakistanis left the country. Most
were labor professionals. Educated and skilled young people were also
among those headed overseas.
"Economic
factors are an important driver in the choice to migrate," Tanzeela
Javed, a Rawalpindi-based expert on Canadian immigration, told The Media
Line.
"Pakistan is experiencing tough economic difficulties such as currency depreciation, unemployment, and inflation," Javed said.
"A
lot of people think that a brighter future is outside the nation
because of the dearth of employment possibilities and the unstable
economy. Subsequently, people looking for possibilities outside to
create a more stable and financially viable living include young
graduates, entrepreneurs, and talented professionals. … The trend of
Pakistani migration is not limited to any specific demographic. Rather,
it spans across various age groups and professions. Families, students,
and individuals alike are making the difficult choice to leave their
homes in pursuit of a safer and more promising future."
Javed
said that "in Canada, while anybody is waiting for a decision on an
asylum claim, he cannot be deported to his country of origin. Even if he
enters the country without a visa or entry permit, he cannot be
deported until his asylum application has been considered. It is true
that the Canadian asylum rules are so generous, and it always benefits
the applicant."
She
urged national policymakers “to focus on enhancing security measures,
fostering economic growth, and promoting inclusivity to create an
environment where citizens feel secure and optimistic about their future
within the country."
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Wild ostrich seized from Long Island home where around 100 exotic animals were kept
State and local authorities seized the creatures - some of which were exotic or endangered - from 32-year-old Matthew Spohrer's home in North Bellmore, Long Island on Tuesday.
By Dylan Donnelly, Sky News, Saturday 27 January 2024
Di Leonardo said the man 'had a lot of animals that have no business being in suburbia'. Pic: Humane Long Island via AP
A New Yorker has been fined thousands for hoarding around 100 animals, including a young South American ostrich.
State and local authorities seized the creatures - some of which were exotic or endangered - from 32-year-old Matthew Spohrer's home in North Bellmore, Long Island on Tuesday.
Among the animals kept in Spohrer's basement and backyard were a giant African snail, a North American opossum, a tortoise and two prairie dogs, along with dozens of chickens, domestic ducks and geese.
Sphorer is alleged to have kept them in cages and is said to have planned to feed the birds to reptiles, including an endangered tiger salamander and a variety of lizards, snakes and turtles.
"He had a lot of animals that have no business being in suburbia, period," said John Di Leonardo, Humane Long Island president and executive director.
"Especially not in someone's shed or their basement."
Image:Some of the birds rescued. Pic: Humane Long Island via AP
According to the group, Spohrer was seen taking the ostrich, named Eddy, and other animals to the annual Bellmore Family Street Festival in New York.
Speaking to NBC New York, Mr Di Leonardo added: "(Spohrer) actually said that he ordered the rhea on Ebay as an egg when he was drunk. This was a stupid mistake.
"He's been seen and photographed numerous times with this rhea in public, taking it to the fair, train stations, pet stores.
"He was charging people to go into a tent to see these animals and pet some of them."
John Di Leonardo holding a South American Ostrich, rescued in North Bellmore. Pic: Humane Long Island via AP
Spohrer was issued around a half dozen summonses for harbouring endangered species, along with local ordinance violations, and was fined thousands of dollars by Nassau County SPCA who confiscated all of the animals.
Matt Roper, director of law enforcement for the SPCA, said: "He was very cooperative. He was scared. I believe he was way in over his head.
"The animals were cared for. They were fed. It wasn't the cleanest situation."
Di Leonardo added: "I think that this is what happens when people don't speak up. It ends up being a hoarding situation.
"Hoarding giant birds, prairie dogs, and endangered species in a cramped basement or backyard shed is cruel and keeping them in cages next to their natural predators can cause them extreme stress.
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