Assault, kidnapping charges against South Carolina star Ashlyn Watkins dismissed

Ashlyn Watkins was arrested in August after an alleged incident in a student housing center on South Carolina’s campus.

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South Carolina star Ashlyn Watkins has assault, kidnapping charges dismissed, court records show

Watkins had been charged with first-degree assault and battery and kidnapping

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South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins has charges against her dismissed

South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins has had the charges against her dismissed, according to online court records

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Prosecutors Urge Judge Not to Dismiss Bribery Charge Against Eric Adams

Mayor Eric Adams has asked a judge to drop one of five counts against him and to discipline prosecutors, whom he has accused of improperly leaking information to the news media.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Judge upholds dismissal of charges against Alec Baldwin in fatal 'Rust' shooting

A New Mexico judge has declined to reconsider criminal charges against Alec Baldwin over the fatal shooting on the set of "Rust" in October 2021.

The complete women's college basketball preview guide: Final Four predictions, All-America picks and much more

Which teams will reach the Final Four? Can the Gamecocks repeat? Who's underrated? We make picks and predictions for the new season.

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Charges dismissed against deaf man with cerebral palsy who was tased and punched by Phoenix police

All charges have been dismissed against a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy who was shocked with a Taser and repeatedly punched by Phoenix police officers.

New Mexico judge upholds dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in a fatal movie set shooting

Entertainment - ABC News - October 25

Judge upholds dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in on-set shooting

A New Mexico judge has upheld her own decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie

Entertainment - ABC News - October 25

Trump wins South Carolina

Former President Trump will win South Carolina’s presidential contest, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ, positioning him to claim the state’s nine electoral votes. Trump’s win ...

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Teenager’s Mohamed Al Fayed sexual assault claim dismissed by police in 1995

Family of Samantha-Jane Ramsay says she made allegation 10 years before police say first complaint made. Police dismissed a teenage girl who reported an alleged sexual assault by Mohamed Al Fayed ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

With JuJu Watkins leading a star-studded roster, USC has high expectations

As All-American JuJu Watkins embarks on her sophomore season, the Trojans are loaded with two impact graduate transfers and three incoming McDonald's All-Americans.

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Fani Willis Seeks to Reinstate Dismissed Charges in Trump Georgia Case

The appeal filed on Tuesday disputes a judge’s ruling that six of the charges brought against Donald J. Trump and his allies in Georgia were not specific enough.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

South Carolina women clear-cut betting favorites

South Carolina was viewed as a second-tier contender, not one of the clear favorites, entering last season. Oddsmakers aren't doubting the Gamecocks this season, though.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

JD Vance dismisses taking action against Russia for election interference

In an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance of Ohio dismisses Russia's latest efforts to interfere with U.S. elections.

Canada Bread price-fixing motion against Maple Leaf dismissed by court

World - Yahoo News - October 28

California man accused of drugging, sexually assaulting nine women is charged with murder

A Southern California man is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting nine women, one of whom died, prosecutors said.

Actor Gérard Depardieu will not appear in French court for sexual assault trial

A criminal court in Paris has postponed French actor Gérard Depardieu’s trial on charges of sexually assaulting two women on a film set because of concerns about his health, shifting the start of ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

Woman charged with assaulting Australian senator who shouted at the king

A woman has appeared in an Australian court charged with assaulting the Indigenous senator who shouted at King Charles III during a royal reception last week

World - ABC News - October 28

"South Pacific" star Mitzi Gaynor dead at 93

The singer, dancer and actress wowed audiences in movies, on TV, and in Vegas for nearly eight decades.

Mitzi Gaynor, star of ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93

Actor-dancer Mitzi Gaynor has died at age 93

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

Police receive new sex assault complaint against Alex Salmond

Officers are assessing a non-recent sexual assault allegation made against the former first minister who died last month.

East Carolina fires Mike Houston: Pirates coach dismissed after going 5-14 in last two seasons

Houston was hired prior to 2019 after a successful run with James Madison as the FCS level

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Nigeria drops charges against Binance cryptocurrency boss

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Family looks for missing Broadway dancer Zelig Williams in South Carolina

A family in South Carolina is pleading with the community to help them find a Broadway dancer who disappeared nearly two weeks ago

Entertainment - ABC News - October 16

SEC newcomers represent major challenges to league powers South Carolina, LSU

South Carolina and LSU have two major new challengers for Southeastern Conference supremacy.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

South Carolina man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Black transgender woman

A South Carolina man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for the murder of a Black transgender woman. In February, a jury convicted Daqua Lameek Ritter for the 2019 killing of Dime Doe on all ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

South Carolina to build state's first individual monument honoring an African American

South Carolina is preparing to put up its first individual statue for an African American on its Statehouse lawn, honoring Robert Smalls.

Can South Carolina run it back -- and nine more questions

Who will replace Caitlin Clark in the player of the year spotlight? We have answers ahead of the Nov. 4 tipoff.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite objections from judge and jurors

Moore, 59, was killed on Friday evening as the state pursues a rapid spree of killings. South Carolina has executed a man on death row, despite widespread calls for his life to be spared, including ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite appeals for mercy

Richard Moore was put to death by lethal injection Friday for the 1999 fatal shooting of a convenience store clerk.

Richard Moore executed in South Carolina despite appeal to cut sentence to life

South Carolina executed convicted killer Richard Moore despite a broad appeal for mercy by parties that included three jurors and the judge from his trial.

Power Rankings: Oregon stays on top, South Carolina joins top 25

Our college football experts break down how each team in our top 25 performed in Week 10.

Sports - ESPN - 17 hours ago

China arrests South Korean chip engineer on espionage charges

Move escalates battle over intellectual property theft between Beijing and Seoul in critical semiconductor sector

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Report finds hate against South Asians in U.S. rising

A new report published by Stop AAPI Hate shows a recent rise in hate and discrimination against South Asian Americans. The nonprofit organization found that 75% of anti-Asian online threats in ...

Man charged with drugging, sexually assaulting 9 women at his LA area homes

A man accused of drugging and sexually assaulting nine women at his homes in Hermosa and Redondo Beach, allegedly killing one of the victims when he drugged her, is facing more than a dozen felony ...

Teen chess master charged with assault after hitting woman following loss in St. Louis match

17-year-old chess grandmaster Christopher Yoo was charged with assault and expelled from a championship tournament after hitting a woman when he lost a match in St. Louis.

A French court postpones Gérard Depardieu's sex assault trial because of his health

A criminal court in Paris has postponed French actor Gérard Depardieu’s trial on charges of sexually assaulting two women on a film set because of concerns about his health, shifting the start of ...

World - ABC News - October 28

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