Source: Matteo Marchi / Getty Kristaps Porzingis seems to be steeped in the struggle since being traded by the Knicks. The man many call “The Unicorn” allegedly caught a fade courtesy of some Russians while he was back home in Latvia. The Mavericks are investigating All-Star Kristaps Porzingis’ altercation in Europe over weekend and current understanding is he was jumped at a club, assaulted and hit by objects, @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium has learned. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 12, 2019 It would seem that these “Russians” were also Knicks fans, and not to happy Porzingis requested a trade. Reports TMZ Sports : Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis was reduced to a bloody mess in his home country of Latvia after he was apparently involved in a brawl that left him wanting more. Eyewitnesses tell TMZ Sports … the Euro NBA player was in his hometown of Liepaja over the weekend, where we’re told he was celebrating some occasion through a number of clubs and pubs in the area. Our sources say that a handful of Russians confronted Kristaps, supposedly upset with the fact that he’d switched teams down here in the States … and an all-out tussle broke out. It would appear to have been pretty violent, ’cause Kristaps was bleeding from his head. This video appears to capture the aftermath of the fight … which almost wasn’t over if Kristaps would have had his way. You can see him — again, bleeding and with a torn shirt — being held back by a woman at first, who he shoves aside. How is Porzingis even getting touched up like this in his hometown? The Dallas Mavericks have acknowledged the incident, but that’s about. Sounds like Porzingis needs to get some goons on the payroll. — Photo:
N ew York City rush hour traffic was literally brought to a halt Monday morning ahead of administrative trial for the police officer who killed Eric Garner nearly five years ago. NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo , who has not only avoided being arrested for the flagrant killing caught on video but also managed to secure a lucrative salary boost in the interim, could be fired if found guilty. In anticipation of the ruling, protesters took to a major highway in Manhattan to bring attention to something they say should have been done immediately following the death caused by the use of a chokehold that the NYPD bans its officers from using. A small handful of activists unfurled a banner in the middle of the busy southbound lanes of the FDR Drive to show the words reading “ERIC GARNER” followed by the declarative hashtag “#FIRE PANTALEO.” #EricGarner Black life matters protesters stoping traffic on the FDR highway, standing up against what they are calling police injustice. pic.twitter.com/1HiMhzmDNc — Marvin Hoffman (@theeye74) May 13, 2019 The vantage point from a nearby highrise building showed the extent of the disruption in traffic. However, there were not any immediate reports of angry drivers, which could be an indication that even the typically temperamental motorists in the city’s five boroughs were sympathetic to what under normal circumstances would have been considered murder. VIDEO: The #FDR Drive Southbound in #Manhattan was shut down this morning (southbound near the Williamsburg Bridge) by a small group of protesters against #NYPD Officer Pantaleo, facing trial today for the death of #EricGarner . Video via @missmetaverse pic.twitter.com/YrhktS0Hgp — NYC Scanner (@NYScanner) May 13, 2019 Meanwhile, nearby at the Police Department’s headquarters in Lower Manhattan, the courtroom was reportedly packed with standing room only ahead of the trial’s start. However, according to the New York Times, even though the trial was open to the public, its verdict may not be made public immediately. The decision “will be sent to the police commissioner, James P. O’Neill, who has the authority to uphold, modify or even vacate the ruling,” the Times reported . Issues from the courtroom: not enough seats for all media, we are seated in the very back of the courtroom (hearing aides on, if prescribed) and if you leave don't expect to get your seat back. #danelpantaleo #ericgarner — Christina Carrega (@ChrisCarrega) May 13, 2019 Family members of past victims of police brutality by the NYPD were at the courtroom to offer support for Garner’s mother, Gwen Carr, according to a tweet from a local activist. Wow. Power & solidarity. These fams whose loved ones were killed by NYPD were at 1PP early this morn to make sure they get into courtroom for the Pantaleo trial to support #EricGarner mom & fam: aunt of #AkaiGurley & moms of #RamarleyGraham #MohamedBah #AnthonyBaez #FirePantaleo pic.twitter.com/pVTXLJZaws — Joo-Hyun Kang (@JooHyun_Kang) May 13, 2019 Pantaleo’s trial was coming about a month after the NYPD determined that Garner was not killed by a chokehold. That questionable decision could provide a hint at what to expect from Pantaleo’s trial. Garner was approached by undercover NYPD officers on July 17, 2014, for the alleged offense of selling untaxed loose cigarettes. When officers failed at handcuffing him for the nonviolent misdemeanor, Pantaleo was caught on video with his arms wrapped tightly around Garner’s neck from behind. The chokehold ultimately killed Garner. The entire deadly episode was captured on cellphone video and filmed by a bystander. Garner’s final words “I can’t breathe” — became a rallying call for social justice advocates who saw his death as a murder. The New York Police Department (NYPD) only began disciplinary proceedings against Officer Daniel Pantaleo in June of 2018. A grand jury decided not to indict Pantaleo and the Department of Justice declined to bring a civil rights case against him. SEE ALSO: After Being Sent To Prison By Texas’ Jim Crow System, Crystal Mason May Lose Her Home What Happened To Maleah Davis? Human Decomposition Found On Stepfather’s Car [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3440564″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty NBA YoungBoy Arrested After Daytime Shooting In Front Of Trump Hotel According to FOX News reports, shots rang out Sunday near a Trump beachside hotel, where NBA YoungBoy and his entourage were later identified as being on the scene. It’s unclear at this point what NBA YoungBoy’s exact involvement might’ve been, but multiple eyewitnesses say someone opened fire on him. The gunfire killed 43-year-old Mohamad Jradi, who was sitting in his van across the street from the resort. Jradi was just leaving work to celebrate Mother’s Day with his family when a bullet struck him in the head. Another bullet grazed a 5-year-old boy who was treated and released by paramedics at the scene. As a result, YB was detained along with 7 others at the scene. It’s unclear what each person is charged with at this time. NBA YB’s girlfriend, 19-year-old Kaylyn Marie Long, was hit in the shoulder during the shooting, she is now in stable condition and recovering. Here is some of the aftermath of the shooting, footage obtained by TMZ.
Source: Mint Images / Getty via Bossip.com : A middle school teacher in Minnesota has been placed on leave after a video showing her using a racial slur while speaking to students went viral, according to the district earlier this week. Saint Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard promised to take aggressive action after footage was posted online of teacher Wendy Brilowski using the N-word toward her Highland Park Middle School students. Brilowski can be heard saying ” f—— n——” in the video, which the district verified as being authentic to NBC News . Another staff member tried to excuse the behavior, saying, “she’s repeating what you’re saying” after the slur was used, but the short video clip does not show any students speaking prior to the teacher’s comments. The district did not provide more detail on the context of what happened before or after the video was taken, but did confirm the incident occurred during school hours. Gothard also apologized in a video to parents, adding that foul and racist language has no place in the district. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). “As educators, we have to be held to a higher standard and we know that this situation represents a failure on our part,” Gothard said. “And we will not fall silent in the face of racism in our schools.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit Brandy Coleman, the mother of one of the students, told NBC-affiliate KARE that the video was the boiling point of tensions between Brilowski and her daughter that had been simmering over the past couple of months. According to her daughter, the teacher had previously called her and other students “negroes,” the mother told KARE. “It breaks my heart that I didn’t know the magnitude of the situation so that I could intervene before that video,” Coleman said. ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Radio Host Fired After Comparing The Royal Baby To A Chimp Queen Latifah Mothers Child With Longtime Partner [PHOTOS] How To Win Money From “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” ATM! [CONTEST] Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Paul Marotta / Getty via Bossip.com : Missy Elliott and Justin Timberlake both received honorary doctorates at the Berklee College of Music’s commencement on Friday. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Elliott and Timberlake, along composer Alex Lacamoire, were honored for their “influences in music and for their enduring global impact,” according to reports from E! News . Following the ceremony, both Missy and Justin took to Instagram to share the excitement over their new title and their degrees with their fans. “CREATE YOUR OWN LANE,” Elliott wrote under a video of her in a cap and gown, showing off her brand new framed diploma. “Sincerely Dr. Missy Elliott.” CREATE YOUR OWN LANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sincerely Dr. MISSY ELLIOTT @BerkleeCollege Thank you for this Honorary Doctorate Degree I am SO HUMBLED pic.twitter.com/JipNdcrRYb — Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) May 11, 2019 Justin Timberlake also took to the time to share the big news with all of his followers, also sending out an inspiring message within his caption. He wrote, “No Dream is too big!!! Keep chasing!!! Trust me… I’m a DOCTOR.” No Dream is too big!!! Keep chasing!!! Trust me… I’m a DOCTOR!! But, for real… THANK YOU to @BerkleeCollege for this incredible honor—I’m very humbled and grateful. pic.twitter.com/ShKdqDC2xn — Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) May 11, 2019 Both artists not only made an appearance at the ceremony, but also spoke to the graduating class. “There will be ups and downs—prepare for that,” Elliott told the graduating students. “As long as you are breathing, it is never too late. Don’t forget that. You have come too far to quit.” Timberlake also offered the class a bit of a roadmap for their future. “You’re defined by what you define failure as. It’s not a thing if it leads you to your success. It’s all part of the journey,” he said. “I hope that in the years to come, two things will happen: One, I will represent you in the way that you most hope for. And two, I look around and see this graduating class. Meet me at the studio. I want to see y’all!” Last night with @MissyElliott and the talented students of @BerkleeCollege of Music. Thank you guys for putting on a great show… so fun to see you all do your thing. https://t.co/v2FgoYwySH pic.twitter.com/pkEZCzbOb2 — Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) May 11, 2019 Congrats to Missy Elliott and Justin Timberlake on the major achievement! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Radio Host Fired After Comparing The Royal Baby To A Chimp Queen Latifah Mothers Child With Longtime Partner [PHOTOS] How To Win Money From “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” ATM! [CONTEST] Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty It can be pretty difficult to watch folks share beautiful photos with their moms or even reminisce about moments with their mother when your mom is no longer here. “Mother’s day can be a very hard day if you’ve lost your mom, or if you don’t have a good relationship with her. if any of you need a mom today i’m happy to be that for you, I love you all”- @HolyShnitt But don’t fret. According to Jane Greer, Ph.D., a New York-based marriage and family therapist: “It can be really, really hard to go about celebrating the day, especially if you’ve recently lost your mother,” she tells us. “And I recognize that. But it’s so important to do so. It’s so important to continue to celebrate your mother and her spirit, and to realize that even though you won’t be together in a physical sense this year, she’s with you in spirit.” It may not be the easiest thing to do, but there are plenty of ways to navigate Mother’s Day without a mom. Greer added: “It can be incredibly helpful and calming to engage in an activity that you and she used to do together, especially if a sentimental location is involved. If you used to celebrate by taking her out to brunch at a favorite local spot, continue ordering her beloved blueberry pancakes. If you used to frequent a certain coffee shop together, head back there today and drink a cup in her honor. Remind yourself that her legacy lives on in all of these things.” Whatever you decide, just know that this Mother’s Day, you are not alone and an extra prayer goes up for you today. “Happy Mother’s Day to the sisters who take care of their siblings almost as much, if not more than their mom, your family would be lost without you.” @Heartile “Happy Mother’s Day to all my beautiful friends. Hope you get to do whatever you want to do today! Also for those of us who have lost our beloved mothers, hugs and I feel they are always with us. Their smile, their guidance, their love” @LondonGal_28 If you’re a motherless child this Mother’s Day, try to indulge in things that lift your spirits and honor your beloved mommy. And don’t think for a second that people have forgotten about you on this day. Let Tupac Shakur ‘s sweet message to the motherless carry your spirit on this special day!
Source: @TKMInspired and @WattyView / @TKMInspired and @WattyView One person is dead after a shooting directed at NBA YoungBoy and his crew outside the Trump Beach Resort near Miami Sunday. Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text BALTIMORE to 24042 to join! TMZ reports multiple eyewitnesses seeing a shooting opening fire on the rapper outside the resort where he was staying. YoungBoy was allegedly not hit, but witnesses suggest his girlfriend, Kay Marie, was injured and YoungBoy’s security gunned down the shooter. The rapper is in the town to perform at Rolling Loud tonight. NBA Youngboy was shot at today while in his vehicle, the shooter was then chased down and killed by NBA Youngboy’s bodyguard *NBA Youngboy is okay pic.twitter.com/OMpsWKxxqL — Rap Spotlights (@RSpotlights) May 12, 2019 [ione_media_gallery src=”https://92q.com” id=”4067909″ overlay=”true”]
Source: James Leynse / Getty An American Airlines pilot was arrested Saturday at Louisville International Airport after he was charged in the 2015 deaths of a Kentucky couple and their neighbor. According to reports, 51- year old Christian Richard Martin was removed from his flight after being accused of killing Calvin and Pamela Phillips and Edward Dansereau in November 2015. American Airlines pilot arrested in Louisville for 2015 triple murder https://t.co/pwhcpywrQX pic.twitter.com/2U7QsQjdTo — WLKY (@WLKY) May 12, 2019 Authorities say that Calvin was found shot to death in his home in Pembroke, Kentucky. Pamela Phillips and Dansereau were found a few miles away in a corn field inside Pamela Phillips’ car, which was burned. An American Airlines spokesperson said in a statement: “All of us at American Airlines and PSA Airlines are deeply saddened to have learned about these allegations from 2015. Our team was made aware of the indictment this morning after his arrest at Louisville International Airport. We have an unwavering commitment to the safety and security of our customers and team members, and we will provide any investigative assistance possible to law enforcement throughout their investigation.” Martin was indicted on three counts of murder, one count of arson, one count of attempted arson, first-degree burglary and three counts of tampering with physical evidence. He has been placed on administrative suspension pending the outcome of the investigation.
Source: Prince Williams / ATLPics.Net Cardi B Celebrates Her First Mother’s Day With Surprise From Offset After thinking she’d be spending her first Mother’s Day without her family , Cardi B got a big surprise. Bardi recently told reporters at her Fashion Nova X Cardi B collection launch that she’d be busy onstage without her daughter and her husband on the holiday because of a scheduled performance. “I’m very sad about Mother’s Day because I saw that I’m booked for Mother’s Day for a show and I had plans for Mother’s Day,” said Cardi who’s is set to perform at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina today. “I just hope South Carolina turns up for me because it’s like I’m going to spend my first Mother’s Day with them.” Luckily for Bardi, her husband Offset swooped in with a grand gesture so she won’t be alone. While Cardi was performing Saturday at Miami’s Rolling Loud music festival, Set showed up with their 10-month-old daughter Kulture in tow. He also gifted both of them for the holiday with matching Birkin bags. Cardi’s calling him “the best husband ever.” View this post on Instagram I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you @offsetyrn Thank you for surprising me with my baby and my gifts I love you soooo much. A post shared by MOSTHATEDCARDI (@iamcardib) on May 12, 2019 at 3:23am PDT Now that was sweet. Last year Cardi was still pregnant on Mother’s Day so this is her first time celebrating post-pregnancy. Offset is equally excited to see Cardi, he posted a pic of him holding her copious cakes, captioned; “My Happy Place.” View this post on Instagram MY HAPPY PLACE A post shared by OFFSET (@offsetyrn) on May 11, 2019 at 11:58am PDT We’re sure. Happy Mother’s Day to Cardi and the rest of the moms out there!
