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Yomiuri Shimbun
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Federal Immigration Agents Asked to Leave Dodger Stadium Parking Lot, Team Says
AP file photo The exterior of Dodgers Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers is seen in Los Angeles on March 25, 2020. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers organization said Thursday that it asked federal immigration agents to leave the Dodger Stadium grounds after they arrived at a parking lot near one of the gates. Dozens of federal agents with their faces covered arrived in SUVs and cargo vans to a lot near the stadium's Gate E entrance. A group of protesters carrying signs against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement started amassing shortly after, local media reported. 'This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization,' the team said in a statement posted on X. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted on X that its agents were never there. Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, said the agents were with Customs and Border Protection and that they were not trying to enter the stadium. 'This had nothing to do with the Dodgers. (Customs and Border Protection) vehicles were in the stadium parking lot very briefly, unrelated to any operation or enforcement,' she said in an email. The team said the game against the San Diego Padres later Thursday will be played as planned. Television cameras showed about four agents remained at the lot Thursday afternoon while officers with the Los Angeles Police Department stood between them and dozens of protesters, some carrying signs that read 'I Like My Ice Crushed' and chanting 'ICE out of LA!' Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez arrived at the stadium and said she had been in communication with Dodger officials and the mayor's office. 'We've been in communication with the mayor's office, with the Dodgers, with Dodgers security, about seeing if they can get them moved off their private property,' she told KABC-TV. 'Public property is different. Private property — businesses and corporations have the power to say, 'Not on my property,' And so we're waiting to see that movement happen here.' Protests began June 6 after federal immigration raids arrested dozens of workers in Los Angeles. Protesters blocked a major freeway and set cars on fire the following days, and police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades. The team has yet to make a statement regarding the arrests and raids. The Dodgers' heavily Latino fan base has been pushing for the team to make a public statement and ignited a debate online about its stance on the immigration crackdown happening in Los Angeles. The Dodgers had been expected to issue a statement of support toward Los Angeles-area communities affected by immigration enforcement, but no statement had been released by 5 p.m. Thursday. 'Because of the events earlier today, we continue to work with groups that were involved with our programs,' Dodgers President Stan Kasten told a small group of reporters. 'But we are going to have to delay today's announcement while we firm up some more details.' The Trump administration has activated more than 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines over the objections of city and state leaders. Dozens of troops now guard federal buildings and protect federal agents making arrests. The demonstrations have been mostly concentrated downtown in the city of around 4 million people. Thousands of people have peacefully rallied outside City Hall and hundreds more protested outside a federal complex that includes a detention center where some immigrants are being held following workplace raids. Despite the protests, immigration enforcement activity has continued throughout the county, with city leaders and community groups reporting ICE present at libraries, car washes and Home Depots. School graduations in Los Angeles have increased security over fears of ICE action and some have offered parents the option to watch on Zoom.
Hamilton Spectator
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Federal immigration agents asked to leave Dodger Stadium parking lot, team says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers organization said Thursday that it asked federal immigration agents to leave the Dodger Stadium grounds after they arrived at a parking lot near one of the gates. Dozens of federal agents with their faces covered arrived in SUVs and cargo vans to a lot near the stadium's Gate E entrance. A group of protesters carrying signs against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement started amassing shortly after, local media reported. 'This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization,' the team said in a statement posted on X. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted on X that its agents were never there. Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, said the agents were with Customs and Border Protection and that they were not trying to enter the stadium. 'This had nothing to do with the Dodgers. (Customs and Border Protection) vehicles were in the stadium parking lot very briefly, unrelated to any operation or enforcement,' she said in an email. The team said the game against the San Diego Padres later Thursday will be played as planned. Television cameras showed about four agents remained at the lot Thursday afternoon while officers with the Los Angeles Police Department stood between them and dozens of protesters, some carrying signs that read 'I Like My Ice Crushed' and chanting 'ICE out of LA!' Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez arrived at the stadium and said she had been in communication with Dodger officials and the mayor's office. 'We've been in communication with the mayor's office, with the Dodgers, with Dodgers security, about seeing if they can get them moved off their private property,' she told KABC-TV. 'Public property is different. Private property — businesses and corporations have the power to say, 'Not on my property,' And so we're waiting to see that movement happen here.' Protests began June 6 after federal immigration raids arrested dozens of workers in Los Angeles. Protesters blocked a major freeway and set cars on fire the following days, and police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades. The team has yet to make a statement regarding the arrests and raids. The Dodgers' heavily Latino fan base has been pushing for the team to make a public statement and ignited a debate online about its stance on the immigration crackdown happening in Los Angeles. The Dodgers had been expected to issue a statement of support toward Los Angeles-area communities affected by immigration enforcement, but no statement had been released by 5 p.m. Thursday. 'Because of the events earlier today, we continue to work with groups that were involved with our programs,' Dodgers President Stan Kasten told a small group of reporters. 'But we are going to have to delay today's announcement while we firm up some more details.' The Trump administration has activated more than 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines over the objections of city and state leaders. Dozens of troops now guard federal buildings and protect federal agents making arrests. The demonstrations have been mostly concentrated downtown in the city of around 4 million people. Thousands of people have peacefully rallied outside City Hall and hundreds more protested outside a federal complex that includes a detention center where some immigrants are being held following workplace raids. Despite the protests, immigration enforcement activity has continued throughout the county, with city leaders and community groups reporting ICE present at libraries, car washes and Home Depots. School graduations in Los Angeles have increased security over fears of ICE action and some have offered parents the option to watch on Zoom. ___ Rodriguez reported from San Francisco. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
New York Post
2 days ago
- New York Post
Former NBA star Eric Bledsoe arrested after allegedly striking woman in the face
Former NBA star Eric Bledsoe was arrested Wednesday and booked on a felony domestic violence charge after allegedly striking a woman in the face, TMZ reported. According to the outlet, Bledsoe, 35, was taken into custody by the California Highway Patrol around 2:30 a.m. and the domestic violence incident was said to have occurred on a Los Angeles-area freeway. He was being held on $50,000 bail. 3 Eric Bledsoe has spent his first four NBA seasons with the Clippers. Getty Images The highway patrol's investigation into the report of domestic violence brought them to a gas station near U.S. 101, where Bledsoe was allegedly found with a woman who was dealing with 'bruising and swelling to her face.' The woman alleged that Bledsoe hit her and was the reason for the bruising and swelling, but he refused to speak and was then handcuffed and thrown in jail, police reportedly said. The former point guard also had the police called to his Los Angeles home just two months ago after his neighbors reported an alleged domestic dispute, TMZ reported. Bledsoe and his girlfriend, Briona Mae, were reportedly uncooperative when police arrived. An investigation reportedly concluded that some dispute did take place, but there were no signs of domestic violence. No arrests were made, per TMZ. 3 Eric Bledsoe's top scoring seasons of his career were with the Suns. AP Bledsoe was, however, arrested in a similar incident three years ago involving Mae when he was booked for a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. That case was ultimately dropped after she gave 'inconsistent statements about whether there was a physical altercation.' It's unclear who the woman involved in Wednesday's incident is. 3 Bledsoe made two All-Defensive teams in his three seasons with the Bucks. Corey Sipkin Bledsoe played 12 seasons in the NBA after being drafted with the 18th pick in 2010 out of Kentucky, and he was an All-Defensive Team selection twice. He last played for the Clippers during the 2021-22 season.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Smokey Robinson Strikes Back: Tour Earnings in Jeopardy as Legal Team Labels $100M Lawsuit 'Extortionate'
Smokey Robinson Legendary Motown singer Smokey Robinson is back in court after being hit with a multi-million dollar sexual assault lawsuit filed by four of his former housekeepers. The 85-year-old musician has accused the plaintiffs of intentionally prolonging legal proceedings in an effort to damage his public image and disrupt his ongoing international tour, according to Billboard . On June 12, in a court motion, Robinson's lawyers argued that the women—who remain anonymous and are referred to as "Jane Does"—are deliberately delaying evidence collection. The singer's attorney, Christopher Frost, claims the plaintiffs' legal team is avoiding depositions while pushing for a motion to strike Robinson's counterclaims, a process expected to take several months. Frost also alleges that before filing the civil suit in May, the women initially demanded a $100 million settlement from Robinson and his wife, Frances. The lawsuit accuses the singer of coercing the housekeepers into unwanted sexual acts over a span of nearly 20 years at his Los Angeles-area residence. Robinson has strongly denied the allegations and has filed a countersuit for defamation, elder abuse, and attempted extortion. The motion asserts that the timing of the lawsuit is calculated to harm Robinson's financial interests while he is on tour, celebrating the 50th anniversary of his 1975 album A Quiet Storm . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tired of Your 2BHK Looking the Same? HomeLane Get Quote Undo Frost claims the intent is to 'allow the lawsuit to hang over [Robinson] publicly,' causing continuous reputational harm and increasing pressure to settle for a large sum. "Plaintiffs and cross-defendants have essentially admitted that it was their intent to bring a salacious suit—not to prosecute anything… and allow the Robinsons to live each and every day under the unfair shadow of public opinion," Frost wrote in the filing, as reported by Billboard . The plaintiffs' legal team, however, calls the motion a form of legal intimidation. Attorneys for the accusers, John Harris and Herbert Hayden, rejected the motion as 'retaliatory and chilling.' In a statement issued on Friday, June 13, they argued that compelling a deposition from Jane Doe 2 early in the legal process amounted to harassment. 'This is a deliberate effort to re-traumatize a survivor under the guise of legal process,' they said, accusing the defense of trying to intimidate their client and discourage other survivors from coming forward. In addition to the civil lawsuit, the plaintiffs have also filed a criminal complaint with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, which is currently investigating the sexual assault allegations. As the legal battle intensifies, both sides continue to present conflicting narratives regarding the motivations and timing behind the high-profile case.
The Star
7 days ago
- Business
- The Star
The sunny side of renting chickens
STUNG by the rocketing price of eggs – and US supermarkets rationing a basic breakfast staple – Kim Yong-mi decided to get some chickens to secure her own supply in southern California. While many people idly muse about backyard farming, for those not ready to take the plunge permanently, there's a solution: renting a henhouse, complete with egg-laying birds. 'I really want to try it out and see whether I like it or not,' said the Los Angeles-area resident as she took delivery of two chickens and all the equipment they need to live a happy egg-laying life. 'Some people I know have chickens at home, but it's a lot of work for them – they had to adjust the whole garden themselves. So I think renting a chicken is a good start.' Hiring hens began to gain ground in the United States around a decade ago in Pennsylvania when a farming couple set up 'Rent The Chicken'. Chickens sitting inside a portable coop on a trailer before departing from a farm to a client's home. - AFP Since then, the project has expanded to more than 40 cities across North America, with local farmers setting up their own offshoots. The service saw an uptick in interest during the Covid-19 lockdowns, when people were stuck at home. But it has skyrocketed in recent months as consumers recoil over the soaring cost of eggs, thanks to a bird flu pandemic that has seen the wholesale culling of egg-laying birds. 'Especially this year, we have had a much higher interest, I would say, three to four times as much as we were seeing this time last year,' said Victoria Lee, who serves the Los Angeles region from her farm in Agua Dulce. Some Americans have been forking over more than US$10 for a dozen eggs, up to three times their usual price, with supermarkets putting daily limits on the number of cartons a shopper can buy. Fresh eggs being delivered along with chickens and a portable chicken coop to a client's house. - AFP The eyewatering costs were a regular feature of last year's presidential campaign, with candidate Donald Trump pledging to lower grocery bills when he got to the White House. But prices have continued to climb, and in March, eggs were 60% more expensive than a year earlier, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Lee is quick to point out, however, that raising chickens at home is not cheaper than buying eggs at the store. Instead, it's a question of quality. 'By the time they get to the grocery store, (eggs) are on average 48-60 days old,' she said. 'As eggs sit, no matter the quality at the start of that countdown, over time, the protein in the eggs begins to break down.' Kim looking inside a portable chicken coop and her egg-laying chickens after they were delivered to her house. — AFP Backyard eggs, in contrast, are only as old as however long it takes the owner to pick them up off the henhouse floor. 'Rent the Chicken' offers different options that range from around US$500 to over US$1,000 for six months, depending on location and number of birds desired. Packages include the birds, food, waterers and feeders, additional treats and a chicken care guide. But it is the included coop that is most striking – a sort of mini house with what looks like a patio, completely protected by fences. It's also movable, thanks to wheels on the bottom. 'Every day, our renters will lift this up ... and move it forward ... with the chickens having access to fresh grass each day. Lee unloading chickens and a portable chicken coop from her truck as they are delivered to a client's house. — AFP 'They're getting the experience of being on wide-open pasture with that new stimulation, new bugs to look for, new grass to dig through, while still being safe in a predator-proof coop.' The convenience is what made the package attractive to Kim, a university professor living in La Crescenta, near Los Angeles, and when her new coop arrived, she was absolutely thrilled. 'Free eggs!' Lee exclaimed while unloading the new backyard tenants and handing over a complimentary dozen laid the previous week. A client with two chickens can expect up to 14 eggs per week, Lee explains. Kim, whose son is an athlete who eats a lot of eggs, says although the supply crisis prompted her to rent the chickens, it's 'bigger than that'. 'I really wanted to have something for the kids, also to learn as a way of life, and to compare the taste of the eggs,' she said. — AFP
