Darez Diggs Stefon Diggs' Brother ... Sued Over Elevator Attack
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Darez Diggs -- the brother of NFL superstars Stefon Diggs and Trevon Diggs -- has just been sued over his alleged role in a violent elevator attack last year.
Cristopher Griffith filed the lawsuit against the former XFL player on Tuesday ... alleging Darez and several others beat him up as he was getting off an elevator at his Downtown Los Angeles apartment building on May 29.
Griffith said in the suit the attack left him with pain, suffering and emotional distress. He's also suing Darez for $100,000 in jewelry and other property he claims he had on his person during the incident.
Griffith is suing the owner of the apartment complex for unspecified damages as well.
The alleged altercation, of course, was captured on video obtained by TMZ Sports. The footage appears to show Darez standing by as two other men kick and punch Griffith inside the lift.
The clip also appears to show the men taking Griffith's jewelry, before leaving the area.
A spokesperson for the LAPD told us on Wednesday authorities are still investigating the matter ... and no arrests have been made.
For Darez's part, he's never commented publicly on the situation ... though just weeks after it all happened, he was seen in good spirits while working out at Stefon's youth football camp at the Univ. of Maryland.
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Darez Diggs Hermano de Stefan Diggs... Demandado por ataque en ascensor
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Darez Diggs, el hermano de las superestrellas de la NFL, Stefon Diggs y Trevon Diggs, acaba de ser demandado por su presunta participación en un violento ataque en un ascensor el año pasado.
Cristopher Griffith presentó la demanda contra el ex jugador de la XFL el martes, alegando que Darez y varios otros lo golpearon cuando salía de un ascensor en su edificio en el centro de Los Ángeles el 29 de mayo.
Griffith dijo en la demanda que el ataque lo dejó con dolor, sufrimiento y angustia emocional. También está demandando a Darez por $100,000 en joyas y otros bienes que afirma que tenía consigo durante el incidente.
Griffith también está demandando al propietario del complejo de apartamentos por daños no especificados.
El supuesto altercado, por supuesto, fue capturado en un video que obtuvo TMZ Sports. La grabación parece mostrar a Darez de pie mientras otros dos hombres patean y golpean a Griffith dentro del ascensor.
El clip también muestra a los hombres tomando las joyas de Griffith, antes de que se fueran del lugar.
Un portavoz de la policía de Los Ángeles nos dijo el miércoles que las autoridades siguen investigando el asunto y no se han hecho arrestos.
Por parte de Darez, nunca ha comentado públicamente la situación, aunque solo unas semanas después de lo sucedido, fue visto de buen humor mientras se entrenaba con el equipo de fútbol juvenil de Stefon en la Universidad de Maryland.
Alec Baldwin Estoy vendiendo mi casa en los Hamptons... Mira cómo te convenzo
Alec Baldwin está buscando vender su mansión en los Hamptons una vez más y esta vez rebajó el precio en más de $10 millones e hizo un video para los potenciales compradores.
El actor acaba de poner a la venta nuevamente su enorme propiedad en Amagansett, Nueva York, por 18.995.000 dólares, lo que significa una fuerte reducción con respecto al precio original de 29 millones de dólares.
La casa de Alec en los Hamptons tiene 10.000 pies cuadrados y 7 dormitorios. La moderna finca está en un lote de 10 acres y dice: "Usted simplemente no puede conseguir más esto por aquí, no se pueden comprar grandes terrenos, especialmente en Amagansett."
El lugar está engalanado con una sala de cine, una sala de cata de vinos y una biblioteca con paneles de madera, además de una piscina exterior y un spa. También tiene varios balcones y porches para disfrutar de la reserva natural circundante.
En su video, Alec habla poéticamente sobre su amor por los Hamptons. Dice que se enamoró desde el momento en que fue allí por primera vez. Dice que solía ir mucho a la playa cercana cuando era más joven y que a veces se quedaba dormido bajo las estrellas.
En realidad, Alec no entra en la casa en su video. Solo está en la propiedad hablando de lo mucho que disfruta los Hamptons e incluso muestra algunas antiguas casas en la zona.
La casa salió por primera vez al mercado en septiembre de 2022, pero nunca se vendió y un año más tarde fue retirada del mercado. Ahora, Alec y compañía están tratando de poner en marcha la venta nuevamente y se puede decir que realmente quieren deshacerse de ella, lo que queda en evidencia con la participación de Alec y la rebaja en el precio.
Alec se ha trasladado hacia pastos más verdes, al norte, a su granja de 55 acres en Vermont, pero aquí hace que suene como que realmente va a extrañar el lugar. Scott Bradley de Saunders & Associates tiene el listado.
Alec Baldwin I'm Selling My Hamptons Home ... Watch Me Pitch It To You!!!
Alec Baldwin is once again looking to unload his mansion in the Hamptons ... and this time, he's slashed the price over $10 million and made a video pitch for potential buyers.
The actor just relisted his massive estate in Amagansett, NY, for $18,995,000 ... which is a heavy reduction from the original $29 million price tag.
Alec's longtime Hamptons home is 10,000 square feet with 7 bedrooms ... the modern farmhouse is on a 10-acre lot and he says, "You just can't get this out here anymore, you can't buy big pieces of land, especially in Amagansett."
The place is decked out with a movie theater, wine tasting room and wood-paneled library, plus an outdoor pool and spa. It's also got several balconies and screened-in porches to enjoy the surrounding nature preserve.
In his pitch video, Alec waxes poetically about his love for the Hamptons ... he says he fell in love the moment he first went there, and says he used to go out to the nearby beach a lot when he was younger, sometimes falling asleep under the stars.
Alec doesn't actually go inside the home in his video, he's just on the property talking about how much he enjoys the Hamptons ... and he even shows some of his old homes in the area.
The house first went on the market in September 2022 but it never sold and a year later it was taken off the market. Now, AB and co. are trying to get it going again -- and you can tell ... they really wanna unload this thing, evidenced in Alec's involvement and the price slash.
Alec's moved to greener pastures -- heading north to his 55-acre farm in Vermont ... but he makes it sound like he'll really miss this place. Scott Bradley of Saunders & Associates has the listing.
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L.A. POLICE CHASE Dog Thrown From Car Staying With Vets ... Animal Cruelty Charges Added
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The poor dog thrown out of a moving car during a police pursuit in Los Angeles is not being returned to its owner for the time being ... instead, it'll be staying with a local humane society.
Daniel Pena -- the animal control supervisor at the Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA -- tells TMZ ... the pooch will remain in their care, for now, while an investigation into Thursday's incident plays out.
As we reported ... the dog was tossed out of the window of some scumbag's truck Thursday as the driver was leading police on a high-speed chase.
Cops tell us the suspect is a 47-year-old man named Robin Luna and the chase started with a reported vandalism.
#DEVELOPING This is the dog today from that pursuit which ended in Pomona... dog is being cared for by amazing vets... and we're told is doing OK @KTLA https://t.co/satfz6fvL0 pic.twitter.com/GQYfUqeF26
— Pete Wilgoren (@WILGOREN) January 12, 2024 @WILGOREN
The guy was initially charged with felony evading but now we're told prosecutors are going to tack on animal cruelty charges.
As a result, the SPCA says the dog will remain in protective custody with them until further notice.
Fortunately, the dog survived and appears to have avoided life-threatening injuries ... although it's a good bet the pup is shaken up.
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Sam Haskell Jr. Pleads Not Guilty in Triple Murder Case Continues to be Shirtless
Sam Haskell Jr. is officially denying culpability in his triple murder case this week -- and the guy continues to go shirtless before a judge ... this as officials have fears of self-harm.
The murder suspect had an appearance in court Friday in Los Angeles, where he and his lawyers officially entered not guilty pleas to the 3 counts of murder Haskell is facing. Also of note ... the fact he was trotted out in front of everybody with his bare chest exposed again.
Remember, he was rocking the same sorta look when he first appeared in court last month ... something correctional officers relegated him to because of what they said were suicidal thoughts he was expressing.
Now, more than a month later of his being in custody ... he's still shirtless, something his lawyers griped about Friday -- claiming their client has not indicated he intends self-harm upon himself. Despite this, hizzoner denied Sam a shirt ... offering a self-harm vest instead.
Doesn't sound like Sam took the judge up on that ... and now, he's due back in court next month. It's unclear what exactly he's wearing behind bars, but when he's appeared in court ... he's been shirtless both times.
Remember, prosecutors allege Sam killed his wife, Mei, as well as her parents Yanxiang and Gaoshan. TMZ obtained surveillance video that appeared to show Haskell dumping something off at a dumpster shortly before he was arrested.
He remains in custody without bail.
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Brazil 'Aliens' Super Tall 'Beings' Caught On Video ... Roaming Around Hillside
More mysterious video of what appears to be super tall human-like beings walking among us ... and this time, folks are claiming there are 10-foot tall "aliens" down in Brazil.
Ya gotta see these videos from Ilha do Mel, an island off the coast of Brazil ... where locals claim they saw at least two tall and mysterious figures standing on a hilltop. It's hard to gauge how far away these clips were shot from -- but whatever's out there sure looks big.
The so-called "aliens" here in the videos seem to be surveying the land below from up on the hill ... moving around, gesturing and seemingly walking through the landscape.
Italian Basketball Star Felipe Motta Claims To Be Tall 'Alien' In Viral Brazil Video
It's pretty crazy ... the woman who took the video says it's pretty much impossible for humans to reach the part of the hill where the "creatures" are ... and she says the beings are way bigger than people. At one point, you start to see them on the move -- walking around!
The sighting comes only days after an incident in Miami ... where conspiracy theorists claim video shows a tall "gray creature" walking through an outdoor mall in the middle of a massive police response.
As we first told you, cops in Miami said that video doesn't show a creature but rather a human shadow ... and the cops were responding to a huge fight.
The Brazilian government is going a different route to brush this incident off ... posting on social media, "Surreaaaaaaal what happened on Ilha do Mel!!! Verão Maior Paraná is another story and even 'strange beings' came to check it out. 😱 And you, will you be left out? 🤔"
In other words, they're trying to play this off as a hoax ... or not what people think it is.
Eye of the beholder, we suppose -- we'll say this though ... these sightings are becoming more frequent. And at some point, someone might get something on camera that's impossible to deny as much ado about nothing. Until then, here are more breadcrumbs for the unknown.
The truth is out there, y'all.
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Alienígenas en Brasil Seres súper altos son captados deambulando por unas colinas Todo en video...
Más videos misteriosos de lo que parecen ser humanos súper altos caminando entre nosotros, y esta vez, la gente dice que son "extraterrestres" de 10 pies de altura en Brasil.
Tienen que ver estos videos de Ilha do Mel, una isla frente a la costa de Brasil, donde los lugareños afirman que vieron al menos dos figuras altas y misteriosas de pie en la cima de una colina. Es difícil determinar la distancia desde la que se grabaron estos videos, pero lo que sea que hay ahí parece muy grande.
Los llamados "alienígenas" en los videos parecen estar estudiando la tierra desde lo alto de la colina, moviéndose, gesticulando y aparentemente caminando por el paisaje.
Es una locura... la mujer que grabó el video dice que es prácticamente imposible para los humanos llegar al lugar de la colina donde están las "criaturas" y que los seres son mucho más grandes que las personas. En un momento dado, se los ve moviéndose y, ¡caminando!
El avistamiento se produce solo unos días después de un incidente en Miami. De acuerdo a los teóricos de la conspiración, un video muestra una alta "criatura gris" caminando por un centro comercial al aire libre en medio de un gran despliegue policial.
Como les contamos por primera vez, los policías en Miami dijeron que el video no mostraba a ninguna criatura, sino más bien a una sombra humana. Los policías habían llegado al lugar para contener una gran pelea.
El gobierno brasileño va en una dirección diferente para ahuyentar este incidente. En sus redes sociales publicaron: "Surreaaaaaaal lo que pasó en Ilha do Mel!!!! Verão Maior Paraná es otra historia y hasta 'seres extraños' vinieron a comprobarlo. 😱
En otras palabras, están tratando de hacer pasar esto como un engaño o que no es lo que la gente cree que es.
A los ojos del espectador, suponemos que estos avistamientos son cada vez más frecuentes. Y en algún momento, alguien podría conseguir algo en cámara que será imposible negar. Hasta entonces, aquí hay más videos sugerentes de lo desconocido.
La verdad está ahí fuera.
Detienen al redactor de "El deber del jurado" poner en peligro a menores
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Un editor de Hollywood está recibiendo malas noticias profesionalmente, debido a su reciente detención por poner en peligro a unos niños. A pesar de la especulación que va a seguir trabajando en un gran espectáculo de Amazon Prime... TMZ puede confirmar que está fuera.
Christopher Charkowski —de 39 años— fue detenido en el condado de Los Ángeles la semana pasada por un cargo de delito grave de crueldad intencional a un niño causando posibles lesiones o la muerte, y un video está circulando en línea que supuestamente lo muestra abusando del niño dentro de una casa.
Fuentes policiales nos dicen que este video de vigilancia que ha estado haciendo rondando por las redes sociales, se le ha presentado a las autoridades como parte de su investigación del caso. Los registros judiciales indican que el presunto delito se cometió en junio de 2022.
El caso fue archivado en noviembre, pero Charkowski no fue detenido y fichado por la policía hasta el 4 de enero. Lo que se muestra en este video es inquietante, por decir lo menos, y podría ser una pieza clave de las pruebas a medida que avanza este caso.
En el video se ve a un hombre perdiendo la cabeza y yendo a por lo que parece ser un niño pequeño. Se le ve poner las manos encima del niño, estrangularlo y posiblemente incluso darle algún puñetazo.
No está claro cuál es la relación entre el adulto y el niño, pero los oficiales tienen motivos suficientes para creer que es Charkowski quien aparece en el video.
Por cierto, ha sido puesto en libertad bajo fianza y las fechas para la corte están programadas.
Ahora, en cuanto a quién es Charkowski en el mundo del espectáculo, ha trabajado en post-producción para un montón de grandes programas de televisión. Más recientemente, editó el video de "Jury Duty", que dio de que hablar de la ciudad el año pasado, e incluso fue nominado en los Globos de Oro del pasado fin de semana.
Charkowski aparece como parte del departamento editorial de esa serie, y luego de que este video saliera a la luz, la gente ha estado clamando para que Amazon lo deje caer lo antes posible. Una fuente directa le dice a TMZ que Charkowski ya no está afiliado con el estudio.
Nos dicen que su papel en "Jury Duty" —que se extendió por 8 episodios— vino y se fue una vez que terminó la producción hace casi un año. Nuestras fuentes dicen que era un contratista externo al show, no un empleado permanente de Amazon/Freevee.
Desde entonces, nuestras fuentes dicen que no ha sido empleado de Amazon en absoluto y es seguro decir que no va a volver.
Otro espectáculo en el que ha trabajado durante mucho tiempo es Bravo "Below Deck Mediterranean", pero una fuente señala que no ha estado con ellos desde hace unos dos años.
Nos pusimos en contacto con Chris, pero no obtuvimos ningún comentario.
'Jury Duty' Editor Arrested for Child Endangerment ... No Longer Tied to Amazon
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A prominent Hollywood editor is getting the cold shoulder, professionally, due to his recent arrest for child endangerment -- and despite speculation he'll continue working on a big-time Amazon Prime show ... TMZ can confirm he's out.
Thirty-nine-year-old Christopher Charkowski was arrested in L.A. County last week on a felony charge of willful cruelty to a child causing possible possible injury or death -- and a video is circulating online allegedly showing him brutalizing a kid inside of a house.
Law enforcement sources tell us this clip -- home surveillance footage that's been making the rounds on social media -- has been submitted to authorities as part of their investigation of the case. Court records list the date of the alleged offense as June 2022.
The case was filed back in November, but Charkowski wasn't hauled in and booked by law enforcement until Jan. 4. What's depicted in this video is disturbing, to say the least, and could be a key piece of evidence as this case proceeds.
In the clip, you see a man losing his mind and going after what appears to be a little boy. You can see him putting his hands on the kid, throttling him and possibly even throwing some punches.
It's unclear what the relation might be between the adult and child here, but on its face, it appears law enforcement had enough reason to believe it's Charkowski in the video.
BTW, he's been released on bail -- and future court dates are scheduled.
Now, as far as who Charkowski is in showbiz ... he's worked in post-production for a lot of big TV shows. Most recently, he edited video for "Jury Duty," which was the talk of the town last year, and was even nominated at last weekend's Golden Globes.
Charkowski is listed as part of the editorial department for that series -- and after this video got out, people have been clamoring for Amazon to drop him ASAP. Welp, a source with direct knowledge tells TMZ that Charkowski is no longer affiliated with the studio.
We're told his role on "Jury Duty" -- which spanned 8 episodes -- came and went once they wrapped production nearly a year ago, and our sources say he was an outside contractor on the show, not a permanent employee of Amazon/Freevee.
Since then, our sources say he hasn't been employed at Amazon whatsoever -- and safe to say ... he won't be back.
Another show he's worked on for a long time is Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean," but a production source points out to TMZ .... he hasn't been with them for about 2 years now.
We reached out to Chris ... he had no comment.
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'Saltburn' 'Murder on the Dancefloor' Charts Thanks to Raunchy Scene!!!
Barry Keoghan's new movie got a song that came out over 20 years ago back on the charts -- and it's all thanks to a neat little dance he did at the end where he's butt-ass naked.
Of course, we're talking about "Saltburn" and the end scene where the main character successfully snuffs out an uber-rich family in the UK to inherit their wealth and estate. To celebrate he does an intricate number through the house in his birthday suit ... with Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 2001 song "Murder on the Dancefloor" blaring in the background.
In the context of the film, the track makes sense ... and it's very fitting for what's going on. But it seems folks are rediscovering this oldie-but-goodie anew ... 'cause it's back at #8 on the Official UK Singles Chart -- not to mention surging on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales Chart, where it sits 3rd behind songs from Cher and Dua Lipa.
Elsewhere, Ellis-Bextor's memorable is charting on different trending lists, on Spotify, etc.
"Saltburn" is obviously stuck in people's minds -- because audiences left the theater and went searching for 'Murder,' driving the song across all these different platforms/streamers.
SEB's grateful for the attention -- and extra money lining her pocket, we're sure -- telling the BBC ... "It's extraordinary. It's a song I've been singing for over 20 years, I still love singing it. I love the way people react when I do it live."
She adds, "For new people to be discovering it, for it to be making new memories with people is kind of beautiful," noting she hasn't really processed all the newfound attention.
Mind you, the all-nude dance throughout the castle is perhaps one of the least shocking moments of the film ... there's a lot of others, including a sex-with-a-grave scene, a semen-slurping bathtub highlight, etc. Yeah, it's that kind of movie -- totally freaking out there.
With all that said, dropping dead on the dancefloor and dropping trou on-screen is clearly a winning combination. Congrats to Sophie ... and to Barry Keoghan fans too, we suppose.
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Ataque a una jueza Delincuente volador está aislado y tras las rejas
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El delincuente volador que atacó a una jueza de Las Vegas está pagando por sus acciones en más de un sentido. No solo ha sido castigado con un montón de nuevos cargos, también está aislado y en solitario.
Fuentes policiales le dicen TMZ que Deobra Redden ha sido trasladado a una celda en solitario después de su violento arrebato, en el que saltó sobre el banco de la jueza Mary Kay Holthus principios de esta semana, para agarrarla y tratar de maltratarla, mientras el personal del tribunal se apresuraba a ayudarla.
Nuestras fuentes dicen que Redden fue inmediatamente clasificado como un recluso "2C", que es la clasificación más restrictiva en la cárcel del condado de Clark.
Esto significa que Redden está solo en una celda, sin ninguna interacción con otros reclusos. También come solo, dentro de ella y puede estar muy poco tiempo fuera.
El arrebato de Redden fue impactante. El delincuente estaba en la corte por una condena anterior por intento de agresión con lesiones corporales sustanciales. Su abogado había pedido la libertad condicional a la jueza Holthus, pero ella optó por condenarlo 3 veces por el delito en su lugar, lo que gatilló su enfado y dio lugar al ataque.
La jueza Holthus resultó en general ilesa, pero sí conmocionada por el incidente. Otro empleado de la corte requirió puntos de sutura para cerrar una herida en la cabeza.
En cuanto a Redden, fue castigado con una serie de nuevos delitos por el ataque, incluyendo la coacción con fuerza o amenaza de fuerza, extorsión, intimidación de los funcionarios públicos, otros con el uso de la fuerza, el desprecio de la seguridad de la persona / propiedad, y agresión por parte de un preso, en libertad condicional o no.
Judge Attack Flying Felon Now Isolated Behind Bars
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The flying felon who attacked a Vegas judge is paying for his actions in more ways than one ... not only has he been hit with a bunch more charges, he's also now in solitary.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Deobra Redden has been moved to a solo cell following his violent outburst where he leaped over the bench at Judge Mary Kay Holthus earlier this week, punching her in the head and pulling her hair while court staffers rushed to her aid.
Our sources say Redden was immediately classified as a "2C" inmate, which is the most restrictive classification in the Clark County Jail.
This means Redden is solo in a cell, without any interactions with other inmates. He also eats alone, inside the cell ... and has very limited time outside.
The whole thing was shocking ... Redden was in court for a previous conviction for attempted battery with substantial bodily harm. His attorney had asked Judge Holthus for parole, but she chose to sentence the 3-time felon instead -- which set him off and led to the attack.
Judge Holthus was mostly unharmed, but shaken up by the incident. Another court employee required 25 stitches to close a gash on his head.
As for Redden ... he was hit with a slew of new felonies for the attack -- including coercion with force or threat of force, extortion, intimidating public officers/others with the use of force, disregard of the safety of person/property, and battery by prisoner, probationer, or parolee.
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Pánico en Alaska Airlines La ventana de la cabina explota en pleno vuelo ... el avión hace un aterrizaje de emergencia
Un vuelo de Alaska Airlines se vio obligado a realizar un aterrizaje de emergencia en Portland después de que una de las ventanas de la cabina explotara, creando un enorme agujero y succionando las pertenencias de los asustados pasajeros.
El avión comercial lleno de pasajeros despegó del Aeropuerto Internacional de Portland alrededor de las 5 PM del viernes, con destino a Ontario, California, pero tuvo que dar la vuelta rápidamente después de que la ventana estallara.
Mientras el avión regresaba al aeropuerto de Portland, se desató el caos cuando las máscaras de oxígeno cayeron sobre los 171 pasajeros y vientos parecidos a los de un tornado azotaron la cabina, causando un "problema de presurización", según la Administración Federal de Aviación.
Durante los 15 minutos siguientes, los pasajeros grabaron videos de la angustiosa experiencia y los compartieron en sus redes, donde se ve el gran agujero en el lateral del avión, por donde fueron succionados varios objetos, entre ellos teléfonos móviles.
Afortunadamente, el Boeing 737-9 aterrizó sin problemas y nadie resultó herido de gravedad. Una azafata sufrió heridas leves.
Una pasajera, Vi Nguyen, le dijo al New York Times que se despertó sobresaltada por un fuerte golpe durante el vuelo y se volvió hacia su izquierda, cuando vio que "la pared lateral del avión había desaparecido". Y añadió: "Lo primero que pensé fue: 'Voy a morir'".
Su compañera, Elizabeth Le, también habló con el NYT, diciendo que un adolescente había perdido su camisa y su piel estaba roja e irritada mientras estaba sentado con su madre en sus asientos.
Los auxiliares de vuelo intentaron ayudarlos a que se trasladaran a otra sección del avión, dijo Le y recordó: "Fue sinceramente horrible. Estuve a punto de derrumbarme, pero me di cuenta que tenía que mantener la calma".
Audio de Alaska Airlines: "Tenemos a un tipo que va por la borda"
El CEO de Alaska Airlines, Ben Minicucci, emitió un comunicado el viernes por la noche, diciendo que la compañía está dejando temporalmente en tierra su flota de 65 aviones Boeing 737-9 para una inspección y mantenimiento completo como medida de precaución.
Minicucci también pidió disculpas a los pasajeros del vuelo y confirmó que la Junta Nacional de Seguridad en el Transporte está dirigiendo una investigación sobre las causas del incidente.
Alaska Airlines Freak-Out Cabin Window Explodes Mid Flight ... Plane Makes Emergency Landing
An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Portland after one of the cabin windows exploded, creating a gaping hole and sucking out belongings from frightened passengers.
The packed commercial airliner took off from Portland International Airport around 5 PM Friday, heading for Ontario, California, but it had to quickly turn around after the window blew out.
As the plane flew back to Portland airport, sheer chaos ensued as oxygen masks rained down on the 171 passengers and tornado-like winds gusted through the cabin, causing a "pressurization issue," according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
During the next 15 minutes, scared passengers recorded videos of the harrowing experience and posted them on social media, showing the large hole in the side of the plane, where several items, including cell phones, were suctioned out.
Luckily, the Boeing 737-9 aircraft touched down safely and no one was seriously hurt, but a flight attendant sustained minor injuries.
One passenger, Vi Nguyen, told the New York Times ... she was jolted awake by a loud bang during the flight and turned to her left, seeing "the wall on the side of the plane is gone.” She added, “The first thing I thought was, ‘I’m going to die.'"
Her pal, Elizabeth Le, also spoke to the NYT, saying a teenage boy had lost his shirt and his skin was red and irritated as he sat with his mom in their seats.
Flight attendants were trying to help them move to another section of the plane, Le said, recalling, “It was honestly horrifying. I almost broke down, but I realized I needed to remain calm.”
Alaska Airlines Audio, Pilot Went 'Little Overboard' in Attempt to Take Down Plane
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci issued a statement Friday night, saying the company is temporarily grounding its fleet of 65 Boeing 737-9 aircraft for full inspection and maintenance as a precautionary measure.
Minicucci also apologized to the passengers on the flight and confirmed the National Transportation Safety Board is spearheading an investigation into what caused the incident.
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Wet n' Wild Man Performs Naked Cannonball INTO BASS PRO Pond
Talk about fishing for attention -- some guy is in serious trouble after stripping naked and jumping into a Bass Pro Shop pond -- and footage from horrified bystanders has captured everything.
You gotta see it to believe it -- the man executes a cannonball from the top floor of the store in Leeds, Alabama Thursday ... cops say the guy, 42-year-old George Owens, performed the stunt just before closing time.
The videos show Owens yelling something to officers as he shamelessly hangs on the edge ... legs spread wide apart and all -- before dramatically hurling himself over the side and onto the wet cement floor, smacking his head and ass in the process.
Cops get Owens into cuffs though he continues to put up a fight. However, he eventually calms down.
At one point, another man covers him with a blanket to spare bystanders the naked sight ... and police slide him away on his belly.
As for what led up to the erratic fish tank display, Police Chief Paul Irwin tells TMZ, Owens was driving in a car with 2 family members around 9 PM when he hit a pole in the store's parking lot.
From there, he decided to get out, strip naked and walk inside the wilderness-themed store.
Chief Irwin tells us that once he was under arrest, Owens kicked one officer in the groin ... and he later kicked in and damaged the back door of their police vehicle.
He's being charged with a hodgepodge of offenses, including criminal mischief and assault on a police officer. He also made vulgar comments to the officers. He was taken to a hospital for psychiatric evaluation.