Latest news with #teenagers
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Yahoo
Police arrest 16-year-old in connection to shooting near Lincoln High School
Police arrested a 16-year-old Thursday in connection to a shooting that injured another teenager near Lincoln High School earlier in the week. Officers booked the suspect into the Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Facility on suspicion of first-degree assault, unlawful gun possession, and possession of a weapon on school grounds, Tacoma Police said in a news release Thursday evening. The shooting happened after school, about 2:45 p.m., on June 17 in the 700 block of South 37th Street, The News Tribune reported. Police said the boy who was shot, also a 16-year-old, was hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening. 'Police identified the location of the shooting, interviewed witnesses, and obtained video surveillance as part of the investigation,' the news release said. Investigators said they found the gun and that there are no other suspects. There was a four-vehicle wreck nearby shortly after the shooting, The News Tribune reported, including a police vehicle on the way to the scene and a school bus that wasn't carrying any students.
BBC News
12 hours ago
- BBC News
Family to gather for funeral of Irvine beach death teen Kayden Moy
The funeral of teenager Kayden Moy, who died last month after a large disturbance on Irvine beach, will take place later in his home town in South Lanarkshire.A service will take place at the Linn Crematorium in Glasgow on Friday at 10:00 before moving on to Philipshill Cemetery in East takes place just five days after what would have been Kayden's 17th AFC, Kayden's former football team, shared the details of his funeral on social media. 'Passing felt deeply' In the post, the club invited family, friends and members of the club community to attend and celebrate Kayden's said: "Kayden was a bright, kind and talented young individual who left a lasting impression on those around him during his time at the club."His passing is felt deeply by everyone connected to our community."It asked people to share the arrangements so that all who knew Kayden would have the chance to say added: "We extend our heartfelt condolences to Kayden's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."The football club has set up a fundraising page for the family to help with funeral expenses. More than £16,000 has so far been the teenager's birthday on Sunday - Father's Day - Kayden's dad Paul shared a poignant said: "Happy birthday my boy, Kayden Moy - love you, dad."Three teenagers have been arrested following the 17-year-olds were charged with his murder, and a 14-year-old has been charged in connection with the death.
News.com.au
13 hours ago
- News.com.au
Why the media is unable to picture or name three of the four teenage males accused of gang raping a girl in southwest Sydney
When news broke on Wednesday that four teenagers had been charged following an alleged six hour gang-rape of a 17-year-old girl in western Sydney late last year, social media lit up with two questions: who on earth were these boys and why were their identities being protected by media and shielded from the public? So far we know that police claim on December 15, a 16-year-old boy, unknown to the girl, approached her in a shopping centre car park in Liverpool. The girl reluctantly let him in her car to 'sit and chat' before he allegedly attacked her. According to NSW police, the 16-year-old filmed certain parts of the incident which he broadcast on a video call to his mates. She then drove him to Wheat park, believing it to be her best chance of him leaving. But once there, two other teens got in. A fourth man also joined who took control of the car, and police claim that the group then took turns raping the girl, sometimes two at once. When they finally left, at around 11.30pm, the 'distraught' girl called a friend who took her to Liverpool police station. Five days later on December 20, the 14 and 16-year-old boys were charged with multiple offenses and this week, an 18-year-old and 19-year-old were also arrested and charged. So far, Adam Abdul-Hamid, the 19-year-old, is the only accused who has been named by the media. And all four co-accused have yet to have their day in court and are entitled to the presumption of innocence. The case, however, highlights an issue that many readers often find confounding: regardless of any eventual verdict, it is more likely than not that we will never be able to report the other three boys' names to you. This is because in New South Wales, the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 prohibits the publication or broadcasting of the names of people under 18 involved in criminal proceedings. This is to protect their long term reputation from the potential stigma associated with criminal charges, and to aid in their re-entry into society and rehabilitation in the event of a guilty verdict. The idea is that people under 18 deserve a second chance and should not have their reputations permanently damaged due to mistakes made in 'childhood'. And for petty, non-violent crimes, this may make sense. But when it comes to allegations of gang-rape, is the law keeping up with community expectations? And is the principle of open-justice being served? Theoretically, in NSW a sentencing judge can make an order to remove the suppression gag on their names at this point of sentencing, but this almost never happens. But at what price? I recently interviewed a young woman in Sydney who was sexually assaulted by a teenage boy. She wasn't alone. In total he was charged with sexually assaulting up to six teen girls. He was convicted of a number of those offenses but since they all happened while he was under 18, his name cannot be published in relation to those convictions. Worse still, once he turned 18, he was charged again with another offense, but this time was found not guilty due to a hung jury. To Google his name now, you would conclude he has no criminal record as the one and only result suggests that he was charged but found not guilty of the adult offense. It's a result which could easily mislead any young woman who now crosses paths with him. Another perverse outcome of this law is that journalists often have to suppress critical information in gang-rape cases of how boys or men are linked. While I make no comment about the case announced yesterday, it's not uncommon, for example, in gang-rape cases for the accused to be linked through family, a sporting team, or some other club or association. However if one or more of the alleged offenders are under 18, journalists must suppress not only their name, but also their identity and this will often extend to other personal information, including their family, school, sporting teams and so on. The result is that journalists are sometimes forced to leave out critical information which helps give context and can inform violence prevention research - including how the teen boys know each other. Most perverse of all though is how this law can impact complainants and victims. Rightly or wrongly, they are left with the perception that the accused's right to privacy and reputation is more important than their own and , but at times this law can directly silence victims. I'll never forget meeting a young woman who was raped at age five by her 17-year-old brother. He was found guilty and served jail time. She wanted to reveal her name and tell her story as part of her healing. But because they share a surname, and his identity is automatically suppressed due to his age at the time of the offending, her identity is forcibly kept secret by the law too, meaning she cannot ever share her name and full story, absent a specialised court exemption. These are just some of the perverse outcomes of this law aimed at protecting young people. But finally, it's worth remembering that aside from upholding the principles of open-justice, there are other public interest and public safety arguments for naming convicted offenders. Specifically, when media do publish the names of men and women who have been charged with, or found guilty of sexual violence, this can empower other victims in the community to come forward and report: both in general and specifically in relation to that named offender. The reason for this is that many victims of sexual assault choose not to report at first, especially if they believe they are 'the only one'. Isolation, shame, self-blame, fear of not being believed, and fear of reprisals are just some of the reasons many stay silent. But when a victim learns their offender has been charged with another offense this can empower them to take steps to report: not only is there strength and safety in numbers, but survivors also instinctively understand that an offender who harms two people is capable of harming many more. It takes enormous strength and courage to report a sexual crime. I hope as a community we know how to stand with those who do.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sarah Jessica Parker says her teenage daughters thrift, work summer jobs — and she doesn't give them cash for clothes
Sarah Jessica Parker spoke about her teenagers' money habits on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast. The "Sex and the City" star said her twin daughters buy used clothes and only spend what they earn. The actor said the teenagers work summer jobs and aren't interested in borrowing her outfits. "I like my money where I can see it — hanging in my closet," Carrie Bradshaw famously declares in "Sex and the City." Sarah Jessica Parker, the actor who's portrayed the fashionista columnist in six seasons of the TV show as well as two movies, shares her character's love for designer clothes and luxury accessories. Her teenage daughters have different ideas, Parker revealed on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast this week. Marion and Tabitha, 15, like clothes and will ask Parker a couple of times a month to buy something, she said, adding: "But they mostly buy their clothes used, almost entirely." Unlike Bradshaw, the twins don't spend like crazy or rush to join the latest trend, Parker said. One reason is they can't afford to: they "don't have a budget" and "don't have money with the exception of what they've earned," she said. Both girls had jobs last summer that allowed them to earn and save money, Parker said. She noted that she gives them "stuff of mine all the time," and she'd be "happy to loan them anything out of my closet." Echoing a certain stiletto-loving writer, she added: "My shoes don't fit them — it's really a tragedy. I'm actually not kidding, I find it really tragic." Parker recalled during the podcast episode that she was frugal as a young actor. "I knew exactly how much money I had in the bank and I took it out very judiciously," she said. "I tried to get by on $40 for three days." The TV-and-movie star has said she wants her children to have everything they need, but not everything they want, so they still have things to strive for. The sentiment echoes Warren Buffett's iconic advice that "hugely wealthy parents should leave their children enough so they can do anything but not enough that they can do nothing." Like Parker, other celebrities are working to teach their kids value for money and not spoil them despite their fabulous wealth. "Captain America: Brave New World" star Anthony Mackie said in an interview earlier this year that he keeps his four sons "humble" and they've "never had a pair of Jordans." Ben Affleck, the "Gone Girl" and "Argo" actor, has said he rejects his son's occasional requests for $1,000 sneakers by saying: "I have the money — you're broke." Sports star Shaquille O'Neal and comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Tucker have all reported using variations of that line with their children to help stave off entitlement. Despite their fame and fortune, these stars want their kids to know that spending smart never goes out of style. Read the original article on Business Insider
Wall Street Journal
18 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Wall Street Journal
Want a Better Relationship With Your Teen Children? Exercise With Them.
There is a magical place where my teenage children are invariably pleasant, we all happily engage in healthy activities and no one is glued to a screen. I'll let you in on the secret: this magical place is the gym. Well, 'gym' in the expansive sense of any space where we can exercise together: it could be the paved strip along the Hudson River, a tiny hotel gym, the choppy waters of the Atlantic or even the space in our entryway roomy enough to accommodate a couple of mats.
