Texas Courtroom Brawl Homicide Victim's Family Attacks Suspect in Court
A massive brawl broke out inside a Texas courtroom between the family of a 15-year-old murder victim and his alleged killer ... and the violence was all caught on newly released video.
First the back story ... in May 2022, Ethan Soto was allegedly fatally shot by Victor Rivas in a possible act of retaliation for a drug-related robbery in San Antonio, police said.
Then, on Tuesday, Soto's pregnant sister, Savanah, 18, was found dead along with her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, 22, three days after they were reported missing.
Detectives are now investigating their deaths as possible homicides, although it's unclear if their cases have any connection to Ethan's slaying.
Fast forward to October 2022 in a San Antonio courtroom, where Rivas took the stand to testify at trial for Ethan's murder with the Soto family present.
As Rivas was testifying, four members of the Soto family attacked him on the stand and it was all recorded on video, which was published Tuesday in the DailyMail.
Check it out ... the family members lunged at Rivas, pummeling him with their fists until court officers jumped in and brought the situation under control. Officers quickly led Rivas -- who was not seriously hurt -- out of the courtroom to safety.
Four people were arrested -- two adult males and two juvenile males - and expected to be charged with assault and disrupting court proceedings.
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Alaskan Mother Presumed Dead After Trying To Save Dog from Frozen River
A mother of 4 in Alaska has gone missing and is presumed dead after risking her life to try and save her dog from drowning in a frozen river.
45-year-old Amanda Richmond Rogers was taking a hike Saturday in Anchorage with her dog, Groot, and her husband, Brian, celebrating Amanda and Brian's 18th wedding anniversary, when Groot tried getting some water from a nearby river.
The Irish Wolfhound's weight broke the ice below him and he fell into a small hole in the Eagle River. Amanda and Brian sprang into action to rescue the pup ... and Brian says his wife, an ER nurse, didn't hesitate to jump into the frigid water to save him.
Brian says he last spotted Amanda swimming downstream under the ice, but that was the last time he saw them ... adding, "I waited and waited and am still waiting."
Rescue teams are still on the hunt to find Groot and Amanda's bodies, Alaska State Troopers, the state's Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team, the Solstice Search, and the Alaska Wildlife Troopers are all on the hunt.
The search came to a brief halt on Tuesday when equipment froze up ... but when the sun came up Wednesday morning, the search team began deploying underwater drones, specialist rescue dogs, and sonar equipment to help with the efforts.
The family has received condolences from friends, family, and others since the tragic incident ... Brian says, "To me and our four boys, [Amanda] died a hero."
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Madre en Alaska Presuntamente muere tras intentar salvar a su perro en un río congelado
Una madre de 4 hijos en Alaska ha desaparecido y se presume muerta después de arriesgar su vida para intentar salvar a su perro de ahogarse en un río congelado.
Amanda Richmond Rogers, de 45 años, estaba haciendo una caminata el sábado en Anchorage con su perro Groot y su marido Brian, mientras celebraban su 18 aniversario de boda, cuando Groot intentó tomar un poco de agua de un río cercano.
El peso del perro Irish Wolfhound hizo que se rompiera el hielo y cayera en un pequeño agujero en el río Eagle. Amanda y Brian entraron en acción para rescatar al cachorro y Brian dice que su esposa, una enfermera de urgencias, no dudó en saltar al agua para salvarlo.
Brian dice que divisó por última vez a Amanda nadando río abajo bajo el hielo, pero esa fue la última vez que los vio, añadiendo: "Esperé y esperé y todavía estoy esperando".
Los equipos de rescate siguen a la caza para encontrar los cuerpos de Groot y Amanda, Alaska State Troopers, el equipo de búsqueda, rescate y recuperación de buceo del estado, el Solstice Search y Alaska Wildlife Troopers están todos abocados en la búsqueda.
El operativo se detuvo brevemente el martes cuando el equipo de búsqueda se congeló, pero cuando el sol salió el miércoles por la mañana, el equipo comenzó a desplegar aviones no tripulados bajo el agua, perros de rescate especializados y un equipo de sonar para ayudar con los esfuerzos.
La familia ha recibido condolencias de amigos, familiares y otras personas desde el trágico incidente. Brian dice: "Para mí y nuestros cuatro hijos, [Amanda] murió como un héroe".
Scooter Braun Pide a los artistas con grandes plataformas ¡¡¡Hagan más por los rehenes israelíes!!!
Scooter Braun está haciendo un llamado a las estrellas de la industria de la música, exigiendo que hagan más con sus grandes plataformas para ayudar a los rehenes israelíes en el Medio Oriente.
El ejecutivo de la música se sentó con Rachel Goldberg, la madre de Hersh Goldberg-Polin, un rehén israelí que ha sido retenido en Gaza durante 76 días. Rachel dice que ha estado luchando para conseguir que las grandes celebridades ayuden a difundir la historia de su hijo, diciendo: "el silencio de la industria de la música ha sido tan ensordecedoramente palpable para nosotros".
Según Scooter y Rachel, las celebridades son reacias a hablar sobre el tema debido a los matices del conflicto entre Israel y Palestina, pero Scooter dice que eso no es una razón válida para permanecer en silencio.
Como lo dice Scooter, solo está rogando que la gente diga "algo" y pidan que los rehenes vuelvan a casa. Scooter reconoce que se trata de un tema delicado, pero el hecho de que el ataque de Hamás se produjera en un festival de música debería convertirlo en algo personal para todos los que trabajan en la industria.
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Scooter Braun ha estado pasando tiempo en Israel ayudando a las personas necesitadas.
Por cierto, Rachel se unió a nosotros en "TMZ Live" el mes pasado y habló de cómo ella está trabajando día y noche para traer a su hijo a casa.
Scooter Braun Calls On Artists With Big Platforms Do More For Israeli Hostages!!!
Scooter Braun is calling out A-listers in the music industry ... demanding they do more with their large platforms to help Israeli hostages in the Middle East.
The music exec sat down with Rachel Goldberg, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli hostage who's been held in Gaza for 76 days. Rachel says she's been struggling to get big celebs to help spread the word about her son, saying, "the silence from the music industry has been so deafeningly palpable for us."
According to Scooter and Rachel ... celebs are hesitant to speak on the subject due to the nuance of the conflict between Israel and Palestine -- but Scooter says that's not a valid reason to stay quiet.
As Scooter puts it, he's begging people to just say "something" and ask for the hostages to come home. Scooter acknowledges this is a sensitive subject matter ... but the fact that Hamas' attack happened at a music festival should make it personal to everyone who works in the industry.
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SB has been spending time in Israel helping people in need.
BTW, Rachel joined us on "TMZ Live" last month, and spoke about how she's working around the clock to get her son home.
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Estudiantes se cuelgan del borde de un edificio para esconderse durante un tiroteo en Praga
Una escena increíble ocurrió en Praga cuando un grupo de estudiantes encontró refugio en la cornisa de un edificio, luego de que un hombre armado abriera fuego dentro de un edificio de la universidad dejando a varias personas muertas según los informes.
El aterrador momento se desarrolló el jueves en la Universidad Charles, en la Plaza Jan Palach, la universidad más antigua y más grande de la República Checa. Por el momento no está claro cómo empezaron las cosas, pero las imágenes de la escena muestran a un grupo de estudiantes colgando del edificio para tratar de salir del rango de visión del tirador.
Parece que por un momento el pistolero se acercó a los estudiantes, porque fue visto en el techo con su rifle apuntando hacia abajo.
La policía checa dice que 10 personas han muerto y hay docenas de heridos, los policías también dicen que el tirador ha sido "eliminado" y todavía no ha sido identificado.
En medio del ataque, el departamento de filosofía de la escuela fue evacuado, con varias personas avistadas huyendo de la escena. Un correo electrónico enviado al personal dijo a la facultad: "No vayas a ninguna parte, si estás en las oficinas, ciérralas con llave y coloca los muebles delante de la puerta, apaga las luces".
Prague University Shooting Students Hang Off Edge Of Building ... Hiding In Fear Of Gunman
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12:08 PM PT -- The killer has reportedly been revealed as 24-year-old David Kozak. Kozak allegedly killed his father in the day before making his way to the city and shooting people from a balcony at Charles University Arts facility.
9:17 AM PT -- Reports now state the gunman has left at least 15 dead ... including his father, who was found dead earlier in the day.
An unbelievable scene in Prague, as students find safety on the ledge of a building, after a gunman opened fire inside a university building ... with multiple people reportedly dead.
The terrifying moment unfolded Thursday at Charles University in Jan Palach Square, the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic. It's currently unclear how things started, but images from the scene show a group of students hanging off the building, trying to get out of the shooter's line of sight.
It appears at one point the gunman did get close to the students, because he was spotted on the roof, too ... with his rifle pointing down at the ground below.
Czech police say 10 people are dead, with dozens of others injured -- cops also say the shooter has been "eliminated." He has yet to be identified.
In the midst of the attack, the school's philosophy department was evacuated ... with several people spotted fleeing the scene. An email sent to staff told faculty, "Don’t go anywhere, if you’re in the offices, lock them and place furniture in front of the door, turn off the lights."
Originally Published -- 8:27 AM PT
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Absurdo video Policía de Vermont arresta a un conductor Por mostrarle el dedo y llamarlo idiota
Un policía estatal de Vermont arrestó a un automovilista por mostrarle el dedo y llamarlo idiota hace cinco años, pero el inusual encuentro fue capturado en video y recién fue publicado en YouTube.
Todo comenzó el 8 de febrero de 2019, cuando el policía estatal Jay Riggen conducía en su carro patrulla y vio a Gregory Bombard aparentemente mostrarle el dedo medio mientras se cruzaba con él en otro vehículo.
Cabreado, Riggen detuvo a Bombard en una calle residencial y se acercó a la ventanilla de su conductor, lo que desencadenó el posterior enfrentamiento.
En el video recién publicado en YouTube, Riggen acusa a Bombard de su supuesta grosería, pero Bombard lo niega y le dice al policía que él debe ser "sensible".
Riggen se molesta aún más por el comentario de la sensibilidad y le explica que no ha detenido a nadie en 12 años por mostrarle el dedo.
También lo califica de "comportamiento inusual", sugiriendo que Bombard buscaba llamar la atención de un policía emitiendo esa "señal negativa".
Los dos siguen discutiendo sobre ello hasta que en un momento dado, Bombard le pregunta qué delito se habría cometido si hubiese enseñado el dedo del medio. Riggen no lo dice exactamente, lo que lleva a Bombard a amenazarlo con presentar una denuncia contra él.
Finalmente, Riggen se sube de nuevo a su carro patrulla y sigue el vehículo de Bombard por la calle, mientras sigue caliente por la riña.
Dentro del carro patrulla, se pueda escuchar a Riggen diciendo que Bombard lo llamó "gilipollas" y le dijo "que te jodan" mientras se alejaba. El policía entonces enciende sus luces y sirenas, anunciando que lo está arrestando por alteración del orden público
El resto del video transcurre exactamente como se podría imaginar. Bombard es esposado y encarcelado. Pero más tarde se retiraron los cargos contra él y se cerró el caso.
En 2021, Bombard presentó una demanda civil contra Riggen, alegando que el policía violó sus derechos de la Primera Enmienda cuando fue "interrogado, detenido y citado" por un delito. La demanda sigue pendiente.
Crazy Dashcam Video Vermont Trooper Arrests Driver ... For Flipping Him Off, Calling Him "A**hole"
A Vermont State Trooper arrested a motorist for flipping him the bird and calling him an a**hole five years ago -- but the insane encounter was all caught on video and recently uploaded to YouTube.
It all began on February 8, 2019, when state trooper Jay Riggen was driving in his patrol car and saw Gregory Bombard seemingly give him the middle finger while cruising by in another vehicle.
Pissed, Riggen pulled Bombard over on a residential street and stepped up to his driver's side window, sparking the ensuing confrontation.
In the newly released dash cam video on YouTube, Riggen immediately accuses Bombard of flipping him off -- but Bombard denies it, saying the trooper must be "sensitive."
Riggen gets even more annoyed at the sensitivity remark, explaining that he hasn't stopped anyone in 12 years for giving him the finger.
He also called it "unusual behavior," suggesting that Bombard was looking to get the attention of a trooper by giving off that "negative signal."
The two keep arguing about it with Bombard, at one point, asking what crime was committed if he had extended his middle finger. Riggen doesn't exactly say, leading Bombard to threaten to file a complaint against him.
Riggen eventually climbs back into his patrol car and follows Bombard's vehicle down the street, while still steaming from their squabble.
Inside the patrol car, Riggen can be heard saying Bombard called him an "a**hole" and told him "f**k you" as he walked away. The trooper then turns on his lights and sirens, announcing that he's arresting Bombard for disorderly conduct.
The rest of the video goes down exactly as you might imagine with Bombard taken away in handcuffs and thrown in jail. But the charges were later dropped against Bombard and the case was closed.
In 2021, Bombard filed a civil suit against Riggen, claiming the trooper violated his First Amendment Rights when he was "interrogated, arrested and cited" for a crime. The lawsuit is still pending.
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Israel Defense Forces Soldier Nearly Killed Stands In Front of Tank
An Israel Defense Forces soldier nearly took a tank shell to the face ... and now the super close call is under investigation.
New footage out of the Middle East shows an IDF member standing just a few feet away from a tank right as it opens fire.
The force of the blast knocks the soldier back several feet and the missile appears to whizz right over her head. It appears the soldier notices the tank opening fire at the last second ... and she starts to react as the missile fires.
The video is making the rounds on social media and now the IDF says an "in-depth investigation" into the incident is underway and "penalties will be imposed."
In a statement, Israel's army says the incident is "serious and completely deviates from the IDF's safety instructions."
Fortunately, the IDF says the soldier in the video was not seriously injured.
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Investigan un video en el que se ve a una soldado de pie delante de un tanque mientras abre fuego
Una soldado de las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel casi recibió un proyectil de tanque en la cara y el hecho está bajo investigación.
Nuevas imágenes de Oriente Medio muestran a una miembro de las FDI de pie a pocos metros de un tanque justo cuando abre fuego.
La fuerza de la explosión hace retroceder a la soldado varios metros y el misil parece pasar muy cerca de su cabeza. Parece que la soldado se da cuenta de que el tanque abre fuego en el último segundo y reacciona mientras el misil se dispara.
El video está rondando en redes sociales y ahora las FDI dicen que una "investigación en profundidad" sobre el incidente está en marcha y "se impondrán sanciones".
En un comunicado, el ejército de Israel dice que el incidente es "grave y se desvía completamente de las instrucciones de seguridad de las FDI".
Afortunadamente, las FDI dicen que la soldado en el video no resultó gravemente herido
Volcán en Islandia Nueva erupción ilumina el cielo ... Obliga a evacuar
Islandia está desplegando un espectacular y peligroso poder volcánico, con la erupción de un nuevo volcán que está lanzando nubes de lava al cielo después de semanas de un aumento en la actividad sísmica.
Se declaró estado público de emergencia el lunes, luego de que el volcán Grindavík explotara justo al sur del Aeropuerto Internacional de Keflavik y la ciudad capital de Reykjavík. Las imágenes muestran cómo las rocas explotan hasta 300 pies en el aire.
La erupción creó una fisura de 2,5 millas, provocando que una corriente de lava fluyera a través de las ciudades aledañas. Cientos de metros cúbicos han corrido a través de la península de Reykjanes.
La Oficina Meteorológica de Islandia situó el momento de la erupción a las 10:17 PM, después de vigilar de cerca la actividad sísmica en la zona por un tiempo.
El flujo se ha desacelerado desde su pico durante la noche del lunes y la intensidad de las erupciones de lava han caído de 300 a 100 pies.
Sin embargo, las zonas evacuadas están todavía fuera de los límites y las autoridades permanecen en alerta máxima, con expertos locales advirtiendo que es posible que varias grietas se abran en el suelo.
El Presidente de Islandia Guðni Th. Jóhannesson ha confirmado que no hay víctimas producto de la erupción, solo grandes daños a los edificios.
ICELAND Volcano New ERUPTION LIGHTS UP SKY ... Forces Evacuations
Iceland is putting on a spectacular, and dangerous, display of volcanic power ... as the eruption of a new volcano throws plumes of lava in the sky, following weeks of increased seismic activity.
A public state of emergency was declared as the Grindavík volcano exploded Monday ... just south of the Keflavik International Airport and the capital city of Reykjavík, and video footage shows molten rock exploding up to 300 feet into the air.
The eruption created a 2.5-mile fissure, which sent a stream of lava flowing through the surrounding towns ... while hundreds of cubic meters spewed across the Reykjanes peninsula.
The Icelandic Meteorological Office listed the time of eruption at 10:17 PM ... after closely monitoring seismic activity in the area for a while.
The flow has slowed since its peak on Monday evening ... and lava fountains have fallen from 300 to 100 ft.
However, evacuated areas are still off-limits, and authorities remain on high alert ... with local experts warning it's possible several more cracks could open in the ground.
Iceland President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson has confirmed there are no casualties from the eruption -- only extensive damages to buildings.
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Alec Baldwin Goes Ballistic On Pro-Palestinian Protester ... Caught On Video
Alec Baldwin popped up at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in NYC -- and blew a gasket at an anti-Israel protester, prompting police to whisk away the actor before the situation escalated.
Baldwin got into a heated back-and-forth with the man at Monday night's march in Manhattan, which was organized by a Palestinian-led community group, Within Our Lifetime. It wasn't clear if Baldwin was part of the protest or just passing through.
Check out the video shot by NBC ... Baldwin offers a stern look to the man who mentions something about Hollywood -- and condemning Israel for the war in the Gaza Strip.
Baldwin responds, "You've already got your mind made up. I'm in Hollywood?"
The man repeatedly asks, "Is that your answer?"
Baldwin shouts, "You ask stupid questions! Ask me a smart question!"
The man starts screaming again about condemning Israel.
That's when Baldwin completely loses his s**t, getting in the man's face and yelling, "Ask me a smart question!!!!"
Luckily, NYPD officers were right there to escort Baldwin away before things potentially turned violent.
Other videos show Baldwin protected by cops as he gets heckled by protesters who are cursing at him. At one point, Baldwin turns to the demonstrators and says, "You're really helping your cause."
As you know, Israel has been at war with Hamas since October -- and thousands of people have died on both sides.
Hamas militants -- who govern the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip - triggered the conflict after invading Israel, killing 1,400 citizens.
The battle has spawned passionate calls from people all over the world to end the violence.
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Alec Baldwin Se ensaña con un manifestante pro palestino... Grabado en video
Alec Baldwin apareció en una manifestación pro-palestina en Nueva York y perdió los estribos frente a un protestante anti-israelí, lo que llevó a la policía a retirar al actor de la escena antes de que la situación se intensificara.
Baldwin se enzarzó en un acalorado tira y afloja con el hombre en la marcha del lunes por la noche en Manhattan, organizada por un grupo comunitario palestino, Within Our Lifetime. No está claro si Baldwin estaba participando en la protesta o si solo pasaba por allí.
Echa un vistazo al video grabado por NBC, Baldwin mira severamente al hombre cuando menciona algo acerca de Hollywood y condenar a Israel por la guerra en la Franja de Gaza.
Baldwin responde: "Ya te has hecho una idea. ¿Estoy en Hollywood?"
El hombre pregunta repetidamente: "¿Esa es tu respuesta?"
Baldwin grita: "¡Haces preguntas estúpidas! Hazme una pregunta inteligente".
El hombre empieza a gritar de nuevo sobre condenar a Israel.
Es entonces cuando Baldwin pierde completamente los estribos, encarándose con el hombre y gritándole: "¡Hazme una pregunta inteligente!".
Por suerte, los agentes de policía de Nueva York estaban allí para escoltar a Baldwin antes de que las cosas se pusieran violentas.
Otros videos muestran a Baldwin protegido por los policías mientras es abucheado por manifestantes que lo insultan. En un momento dado, Baldwin se dirige a los manifestantes y les dice: "Realmente están ayudando a vuestra causa".
Como ustedes saben, Israel ha estado en guerra con Hamás desde octubre y miles de personas han muerto en ambos lados.
Los militantes de Hamás, que gobiernan a los palestinos en la Franja de Gaza, desencadenaron el conflicto tras invadir Israel, matando a 1.400 ciudadanos.
La batalla ha suscitado llamamientos apasionados de personas de todo el mundo para poner fin a la violencia.
Florida Man Busted for Trying to Kill & Dump Old Dog
A guy in Florida was caught on video dumping what cops say was an old, helpless dog that he allegedly tried killing before throwing it away ... and now, he's facing criminal charges.
55-year-old Anthony Bellman was recently arrested and booked for animal cruelty in Lee County, FL -- this after he was seen on surveillance footage last week chucking a black garbage bag into a dumpster behind a Family Dollar store in Lehigh Acres.
The authorities there claim a 16-year-old Shih Tzu pooch was in the bag, and that it'd been left for dead after Bellman allegedly tried choking it out with a rope, but failed.
It was later found alive by an employee with a rope still around its body. The dog has since been taken to a clinic for its injuries. Her name is Xyla, and she's mostly blind.
As for Bellman, he was tracked down by the Sheriff's Office and hauled in for a mug shot not long after this ... and according to officials, he allegedly said he didn't want to take the dog to get euthanized since it'd be too sad. Instead, he attempted to snuff it out himself.
Law enforcement claims he attempted to snap Xyla's neck with a belt before ultimately giving up and throwing her out like trash. The Sheriff there, Carmine Marceno, says he's glad to have been able to hold Bellman accountable. A new home for Xyla is being sought out.
