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Jeffrey Vappie trial pushed back to 2025

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2 months ago

September 16, 2024

www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2024-09-16 18:19:52

SUMMARY: The trial date for Jeffrey Vappy, former bodyguard of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, has been postponed to July 14, 2025. Initially scheduled for October, the delay was agreed upon by both parties due to the extensive amount of evidence in the case. Vappy faces accusations of filing fraudulent payroll documents and making false statements regarding an alleged romantic relationship with Mayor Cantrell. The judge granted the request for postponement, allowing more time for preparation before the trial.

Vappie’s trail was originally set for October after being accused of filing fraudulent payroll documents and making false statements about alleged relationship.

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Fox 14 Your Morning News: Glicked Movie Weekend

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3 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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www.youtube.com – KTVE – 2024-11-22 09:18:11

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This weekend, both Wicked and Gladiator 2 hit theaters, drawing comparisons to last year’s Barbenheimer phenomenon. Wicked, directed by John M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, adapts the beloved musical about the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, projected to earn $100 million in its debut. Meanwhile, Gladiator 2, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington, returns 24 years after the original film, following Lucius as he tries to restore Rome. Both films, over two and a half hours long, are anticipated contenders for awards season.

Fox 14 Your Morning News: Glicked Movie Weekend.

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Law enforcement agencies slam Bexar County sheriff’s policy that rejects certain inmates from jail

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14 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2024-11-21 22:29:21

SUMMARY: Bear County law enforcement agencies express concern over a new booking policy by Sheriff Javier Salazar, which delays jail intake for suspects requiring medical screening. The directive, aimed at addressing jail deaths, mandates that suspects detoxing from substances or with serious medical conditions must be evaluated at a hospital before booking. This has led to significant delays and complications for officers, with reports of suspects being released instead of booked. Smaller agencies worry that the policy jeopardizes public safety. Despite the concerns raised, Sheriff Salazar maintains that the policy is necessary to improve health outcomes for detainees.

Several area law enforcement agencies said a new directive from Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar puts public safety at risk.

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Thursday 5PM First Weather: Few degrees colder next two mornings

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19 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2024-11-21 17:12:59

SUMMARY: Chilly air has settled in, and temperatures are expected to drop further tonight and into the weekend. Chief meteorologist Chris Franklin reports that temperatures will be a few degrees colder, with widespread 30s on the North Shore and 50s in the metro area. Clear skies have resulted in high temperatures staying below average, with daytime highs in the 60s. The colder air might allow North Shore areas to reach the 30s and create patchy frost by Saturday morning. Chris will provide updates on how long this cold spell will last as Thanksgiving approaches.