A trial begins in Paris over the jewel heist aimed at Kim Kardashian in 2016
PARIS (AP) — A trial has begun in Paris over the 2016 heist in which armed robbers tied up Kim Kardashian and stole millions of dollars’ worth of jewelry during Fashion Week. Ten people are on trial on charges of robbery and kidnapping of the media personality and the concierge of the residence where she was staying. Two of them acknowledged their participation and the others denied it. Kardashian’s lawyers said she will testify in person at the trial that is scheduled to run through May 23. She is expected to speak on May 13.
Falcons say defensive coordinator Ulbrich's son was responsible for prank call to Shedeur Sanders
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons say defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s son was responsible for a prank call made to NFL draft pick Shedeur Sanders. The Falcons released a statement saying 21-year-old Jax Ulbrich “unintentionally" found Sanders' phone number on an open iPad while visiting his parent’s home and later made the prank call. The Falcons say Jeff Ulbrich was unaware of the data exposure or the prank call until after the fact. Jax Ulbrich posted a public apology on social media. Sanders, a standout quarterback from Colorado, was perhaps the draft’s biggest story as he had to wait until the fifth round before being drafted by the Cleveland Browns. He received the prank call while waiting.
‘Sinners’ bites off a phenomenal 2nd weekend as a 20-year-old Star Wars movie takes 2nd place
Warner Bros.' horror film “Sinners” earned $45 million in ticket sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada in its second weekend. That’s down a miniscule 6% from its Easter holiday launch, the smallest drop in any genre since “Avatar” in 2009. After some disappointments earlier in the year, it’s the second major win for the studio after “A Minecraft Movie” helped energize the box office earlier this month. The 20th anniversary re-release of “Revenge of the Sith” landed in second place with $25.2 million, followed by “The Accountant 2,” which opened in third with $24.5 million.
Shedeur Sanders’ dramatic fall to Day 3 of the NFL draft is still baffling
Shedeur Sanders’ dramatic fall to Day 3 of the NFL draft baffled fans, analysts and some general managers and coaches. Sanders was considered a top-five overall pick after finishing his career at Colorado but he wasn’t even among the first five quarterbacks selected. He slipped all the way to the fifth round without any obvious explanation, leaving everyone to speculate about his shortcomings and question whether Hall of Fame father Deion Sanders somehow scared teams away. Shedeur Sanders was never involved in any off-field incidents yet his criticized was assailed by various media outlets who cited unidentified sources in the weeks leading up the draft.
Kenyan runner Sawe wins London Marathon after solo breakaway. Assefa takes women's race
LONDON (AP) — Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon for his biggest career victory after making a solo breakaway with about 10 kilometers left. Sawe pulled away from a leading group of nine runners about 90 minutes into the race and finished in 2 hours, 2 minutes and 27 seconds. Sawe made his move when his rivals slowed down at a drinks station — opting not to take any water despite warm temperatures. Jacob Kiplimo, the half marathon world record holder who was making his full marathon debut, was the only runner able to give chase but could never get close to erasing the gap. The Ugandan finished about 70 seconds back in second place.
Francis Ford Coppola accepts AFI Life Achievement Award with tributes from Spielberg, Lucas and more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The annual AFI Life Achievement Award presentation is always a starry night in Hollywood, but Saturday’s ceremony at the Dolby Theatre brought together legendary stars from a seemingly bygone era of cinema to honor Francis Ford Coppola. Steven Spielberg, Robert De Niro and George Lucas were among the stars who sang Coppola's praises. A founding American Film Institute trustee, Coppola’s recognition from the organization was a kind of full circle moment for the director of films like “Apocalypse Now” and “The Godfather.” Coppola was the 50th recipient of the award first handed out to John Ford in 1973.
Los Angeles police release video of armed confrontation that wounded author, wife of Weezer bassist
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police have released video from the chaotic backyard shooting of author Jillian Lauren, who is married to Weezer bass player Scott Shriner. Lauren was wounded in the April 8 confrontation in the northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Eagle Rock after stepping into her backyard with a pistol. Officers were searching the area for three men fleeing a car wreck. Police released the excerpts from body camera recordings, surveillance video and audio of 911 dispatch conversations on Friday. In the video, officers peer over a fence and urge a woman to put her gun down.
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain’s Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein, has died. She was 41. Her publicist confirmed Giuffre died by suicide Friday at her farm in Western Australia. Her publicist said last month that she was hospitalized after a serious accident. Giuffre became an advocate for sex trafficking survivors after emerging as a central figure in Epstein’s prolonged downfall. He killed himself in August 2019 as while awaiting trial on U.S. federal sex trafficking charges involving dozens of teenage girls and young women.
More police videos show early days of Hackman investigation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities in New Mexico have released more videos related to their investigation into the deaths of 95-year-old Gene Hackman and his wife. The actor and 65-year-old Betsy Arakawa were found Feb. 26 in their Santa Fe home after maintenance and security workers called police. The records released Friday are hours of video mostly showing officers at work early on in their investigation before they knew how the couple died. Authorities say Arakawa died of a rare rodent-borne disease and Hackman died about a week later of heart disease with complications from Alzheimer's disease.
Rob Holland, famed aerobatic pilot, dies in crash before Virginia airshow
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Rob Holland, a famed aerobatic pilot who wowed airshow crowds and championship judges, has died in a plane crash in coastal Virginia. The crash occurred Thursday at Joint-Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton. The 50-year-old Holland was scheduled to participate in an airshow at the base this weekend. Officials say the plane was making a normal landing and was not conducting aerobatic maneuvers. Jim Bourke is president of the International Aerobatic Club. He said Holland was probably the best-known airshow pilot and the winningest competitor in aerobatic contests. Holland wowed crowds and judges alike with tight spirals and meticulous loops in the sky with his single-seat airplane.
