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☆ Giuliani says he can't surrender a Joe DiMaggio jersey in his $148M defamation case because it's locked up in Ronkonkoma, NY
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Laura Italiano | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

He said his signed Joe DiMaggio jersey was in a Long Island storage facility he had no access to. An employee reached by phone on Thursday told Business Insider the warehouse was a "patriotic venue," not a storage facility. A business on the same lot, Corporate Transfer, is advertised as a storage facility. Asked after court what the holdup with the storage facility might be, Giuliani told BI he didn't know. Giuliani was also ordered to continue working with the plaintiffs on getting access to the storage facility.

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☆ 10-year-old Dodgers fan describes the moment he caught Freddie Freeman's grand slam ball
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Helen Jeong | Nbc Los Angeles | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A surprise trip to Dodger Stadium became the best day of a young Dodger fan’s life. The 5th grader caught the ball that was coming directly toward where he and his parents were sitting. “He had just tears of joy.”While any fan that packed Dodger Stadium would have been thrilled to have the grand slam ball, Zachary said other fans were happy for him. I was just mobbed,” the young fan recalled. It was just such an amazing atmosphere.”The family is now trying to get the ball signed by Freddie Freeman himself.

Persons: Freddie Freeman, Zachary, “, ” Zachary, ” Nico, Zachary’s Organizations: Dodger, Dodgers, Yankees

☆ Freddie Freeman wallops his way into World Series history with walk-off slam that’ll float forever
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Jayson Stark | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +14 min

They’re in that hallowed Extra-inning World Series Walk-off Club. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Imagn Images)This was the 693rd game in World Series history. But you would think wrong — because the complete list of men to do that consists of …Freddie Freeman! We had a hunch he was the first player in history to do that in a World Series. So little does Freeman know it, but what we saw Friday will go down in the annals as (what else) The Freddie Freeman Game.

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☆ Virtual reality could unlock better treatment for psychosis — a use case that's gaining traction globally
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Jake Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Some researchers are advocating the benefits of VR therapy for psychosis treatment. A clinical trial showed VR therapy reduced anxiety and agoraphobia in people with psychosis. Anywhere from 15 to 100 people out of 100,000 develop psychosis annually, according to the National Institute for Mental Health. AdvertisementThere's a growing body of research that demonstrates the efficacy of VR treatment, yet Bullock described healthcare providers as a "cautious group by nature." Despite reluctance among US healthcare providers, researchers in the UK, Hong Kong, Canada, and elsewhere are building a convincing case for VR treatment.

Persons: —, Daniel Freeman, Freeman, Kai Conibear, Conibear, It's, Kim Bullock, neuropsychiatrics, Bullock, who've, Jessica Wong, Wong, — Conibear Organizations: Service, Oxford University, National Institute for Mental Health, National Health Service, Stanford University, VR, Museum, hospital's Institute of Mental Health Locations: Tuen Mun District, Hong Kong, Canada

☆ The incredible oblivion of Judge Marvin Isgur
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Dakin Campbell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +45 min

On a mild Houston day in March 2021, Judge Marvin Isgur prepared to oversee the only case on his docket that morning. In October 2023, the Fifth Circuit Court rebuked Judge David Jones but said that his longtime colleague, Judge Marvin Isgur, had been "unaware" of Jones' inappropriate relationship. "But only Judge Isgur knows what he knew or didn't know about the relationship." Much of this work was in cases before either Judge Isgur or Judge Jones. Isgur can continue to hear the case, he ruled, writing in the December 2023 opinion that lawyers for the creditor "failed to demonstrate much other than that former Judge Jones and Judge Isgur are close friends."

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☆ Bitcoin money launderer Ian Freeman ordered to pay $3.5 million to romance scam victims
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Ian Freeman outside of the federal courthouse in Concord, New Hampshire, in April 2023. Prosecutors said that he laundered proceeds of scams by exchanging dollars for the popular cryptocurrency, charging "exorbitant fees" in the process. Freeman earned more than $1 million through his business, which he had not registered as legally required with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, prosecutors said. "Freeman instructed bitcoin customers, who were often victims of scams, to lie to the financial institutions and describe their deposits as church donations. From 2016 to 2019, he paid no taxes, and concealed his income from the Internal Revenue Service," the office said.

Persons: Ian Freeman, Freeman, laundered, Ian, Jane Young, Joseph Laplante Organizations: cryptocurrency, U.S ., Prosecutors, Financial, Network, New Hampshire U.S, U.S, District, Shire Free Church, of, Internal Revenue Service Locations: Concord , New Hampshire, New Hampshire, U.S, Shire, of New Hampshire

☆ Jenna Ortega was 'comfortable' filming a sex scene with Martin Freeman despite their 31-year age gap, says intimacy coordinator
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewJenna Ortega was "comfortable" while filming a sex scene with her "Miller's Girl" costar Martin Freeman despite their 31-year age gap, according to the film's intimacy coordinator. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. While audiences have been quick to criticize the age gap between the two actors — Ortega is 21, while Freeman is 52 — the film's intimacy coordinator, Kristina Arjona, told DailyMail.com that plenty of work went into ensuring that Ortega was happy. Advertisement"Sex Education" and "It's a Sin" intimacy coordinator David Thackeray spoke to Business Insider in 2022 about how sex scenes are filmed, and he said that intimacy barriers are a good way of creating space between actors. Business Insider contacted Ortega and Freeman's representatives for comment.

Persons: —, Jenna Ortega, Martin Freeman, Ortega, Jonathan Miller, — Ortega, Freeman, Kristina Arjona, Jenna, Arjona, who's, we've, David Thackeray, everyone's, Thackeray Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Cairo

☆ Lawsuit alleges undisclosed relationship involving federal judge that could cloud Corizon bankruptcy deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( Dakin Campbell | Nicole Einbinder | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A civil complaint alleges that federal bankruptcy judge David Jones, who mediated the Tehum bankruptcy, is in a romantic relationship with Elizabeth Freeman, who represented YesCare in the bankruptcy. Van Deelen's case was ultimately "removed" to Jones' bankruptcy court, according to Van Deelen's complaint. The document alleges that, while working the McDermott case, Freeman was Jones' "live-in girlfriend" in a home worth more than a million dollars. According to the complaint, the letter detailed the "corruption involving Judge David R. Jones" and his romantic relationship with Freeman. Judge Marvin Isgur, another bankruptcy judge in the court, later denied it.

Persons: Tehum, —, Corizon, David Jones, Elizabeth Freeman, Isaac Lefkowitz, Freeman, Jones, Michael Van Deelen, Christopher Lopez, Van Deelen's, Michael Van Deelen Frank Ozment, Tracy Grissom, Ozment, YesCare, Deelen's, McDermott, Van Deelen, Jackson Walker, Liz Freeman, Defendant Jones, Matt Cavenaugh, didn't, David R, Marvin Isgur Organizations: Service, Southern, Southern District of, YesCare Corp, US, McDermott International Locations: Texas, YesCare, Tehum, Southern District, Southern District of Texas, Alabama, Houston, Coldspring

☆ Shane Bieber gets back in win column as Guardians beat Reds
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Cleveland's Brayan Rocchio and Tyler Freeman each had an RBI single and scored a run. Bieber (6-6) allowed five hits and struck out seven batters to secure his first win since June 11. Cincinnati's Jonathan India had an RBI double among his two hits and scored twice. Tena's RBI single plated Rocchio in the fourth inning before Cincinnati finally got to Bieber in the sixth. Nick Martini had a double to lead off the eighth inning and scored on India's double to left field.

Persons: Terry Francona, David Richard, Shane Bieber, Cleveland's Brayan Rocchio, Tyler Freeman, Josh Naylor, Jose Tena, Bieber, Emmanuel Clase, Cincinnati's Jonathan India, TJ Friedl, Ramon Laureano, Andrew Abbott, Freeman didn't, Steven Kwan, Abbott, Nick Martini, Spencer Steer's groundout Organizations: Cleveland, Cincinnati Reds, Progressive, Cleveland Guardians, Guardians, Reds, Cubs, Marlins, National League, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, Cincinnati, India, Thomson Locations: Cleveland , Ohio, USA, Miami, India

Notre Dame needed one stop to beat then-No. 6 Ohio State for the first time since 1936, and yet it couldn't finish the job. We've got to finish that game.”Chalk it up as yet another learning experience for the second-year Irish coach and his players. Political Cartoons View All 1176 ImagesA year ago, Freeman lost his first two games, at Ohio State, his alma mater, followed by an inexplicable home loss to Marshall. Notre Dame also wound up as one of three teams Stanford beat.

Persons: Marcus Freeman's, Notre Dame, ” Freeman, “, We've, Freeman, Marshall, Notre, Sam Hartman, Hartman, Lou Holtz, Tim Brown, Rico Flores, Kyle McCord, couldn't, ” Organizations: Notre, Ohio State, Buckeyes, Irish, Associated Press, Notre Dame, Stanford, Rico Flores Jr, AP Locations: Ind, Credit, Flores, Ohio

☆ Gershun Freeman: Nine Memphis deputies charged in death of Black man
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Brendan O'Brien | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The parents of another man beaten in Memphis, Tyre Nichols, are in the center. "Let me be clear, no actions by any Shelby County Sheriff's Office employee caused Mr. Freeman's death ... I stand with these officers," Bonner said during the news conference, adding that the medical examiner determined that Freeman died from a pre-existing heart condition. The case has garnered more national attention since the Jan. 7 beating death of another Black man, Tyre Nichols, by Memphis police officers who are now charged with murder. Nashville-Davidson County District Attorney Glenn Funk is handling the case against the officers after Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy recused himself.

Persons: Ben Crump, Gershun Freeman, Tyre Nichols, Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner, Bonner, Freeman, Black, Glenn Funk, Steve Mulroy, Mulroy, Brendan O'Brien, Chizu Organizations: Shelby County Sheriff, Sheriff's, Memphis, Nashville, Thomson Locations: Shelby, Memphis , Tennessee, U.S, Memphis, Shelby County, Davidson, Chicago

☆ Sydney Olympic stadium grandstand named after Indigenous icon Freeman
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

SYDNEY, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The eastern grandstand of Sydney's Olympic stadium will be named after Cathy Freeman in tribute to the Indigenous runner who won the 400m gold medal at the venue during the 2000 Games. "This stadium and Sydney Olympic Park hold a truly special place in my heart and that will never change," the 50-year-old said. The grandstand will be named 'Cathy Freeman Stand'. Freeman also took the 400m silver at Atlanta and won back-to-back world titles in the distance. "For the past two Summer Olympic Games, Australia’s Olympic team has comprised more women than men, all of whom have an inspirational story," Australian Olympic Committee President Ian Chesterman said in a statement.

Persons: Cathy Freeman, Freeman, Ian Chesterman, Cathy Freeman’s, Ian Ransom, Peter Rutherford Organizations: New, Sydney Olympic, Australian, Atlanta Games, Atlanta, Olympic, Thomson Locations: New South Wales, Australia, Melbourne

REUTERS/Dustin Chambers/File Acquire Licensing Rights Read moreWASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's former lawyer Rudy Giuliani is liable for defaming two election workers in Georgia, a U.S. judge in Washington said on Wednesday. Judge Beryl Howell issued the order as a sanction against Giuliani for failing to turn over electronic records sought by the two election workers, Wandrea "Shaye" Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, in the case. The judge's order means Giuliani will have to pay damages for spreading false vote-rigging claims against the pair following the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Giuliani will face a civil trial in Washington, D.C. federal court to determine how much he will have to pay. Reporting by Katharine Jackson in Washington; editing by Ismail Shakil and Chizu NomiyamaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump's, Dustin Chambers, Beryl Howell, Giuliani, Moss, Ruby Freeman, Katharine Jackson, Ismail Shakil Organizations: New York City, REUTERS, Thomson Locations: Fulton, Atlanta , Georgia, U.S, WASHINGTON, Georgia, Washington, Washington ,

☆ England reach first World Cup final despite Kerr stunner
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Christian Radnedge | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

SYDNEY, Aug 16 (Reuters) - England reached their first Women's World Cup final after beating Australia 3-1 on Wednesday despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts' fairytale run came to an end. After falling at the semi-final stage in the previous two World Cups, England will face Spain on Sunday looking to add a world title to last year's European Championship triumph. However, Lauren Hemp restored England's lead before Alessia Russo put the result beyond doubt shortly before the end. "We all dreamed of being in the final and all our family and friends who booked to stay here until the final because they all believed in us. "At the same time, it's been amazing to play against Australia in Australia.

Persons: Sam Kerr, Ella Toone, Kerr, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, I've, Lucy Bronze, it's, Russo, Toone, Cathy Freeman's, Mary Earps, Tony Gustavsson's, Ellie Carpenter, Millie Bright, Hemp, Christian Radnedge, Peter Rutherford Organizations: SYDNEY, Australia, England, Thomson Locations: England, Spain, Australia

☆ Why doctors used to think drilling into people's skulls could treat mental illness
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( Carla Delgado | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Lobotomies used to be a horrific way that doctors tried to treat patients with mental illness. Different doctors performed lobotomies differently, but one of the primary approaches was to drill a hole in the side of the skull to access the brain. Doctors thought that severing certain connections in the brain could help treat mental illness. By the 1950s, lobotomies were on their way out, but not before doctors performed over 40,000 of them in the US alone. A drill, shown on the right, is cranked by hand to help doctors access the patient's brain.

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REUTERS/Karen Pulfer FochtMarch 17 (Reuters) - The family of a Black man who died while in a Memphis jail on Friday called on authorities to identify the correctional officers involved in the altercation that killed him and to hold them accountable. Gershun Freeman, 33, died on Oct. 2 at the Shelby County, Tennessee, jail after being beaten by guards and held prone on the ground with a knee on his back for more than five minutes while handcuffed. More than five months after his death, the family is still seeking answers and justice, his mother, Kimberly Freeman, said at a press conference outside the county jail where her son was held. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident, while the Shelby County District Attorney office handed the case over to the Nashville District Attorney Office to avoid a conflict of interest. Released earlier this month, 14 minutes of video show the violent altercation between jail guards and Freeman that ended with his death.

☆ A former personal assistant to an Oscar-winning actress says the job comes with plenty of perks — but you have to set boundaries
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Mark Ellwood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Bonnie Low-Kramen was the personal assistant to the actor Olympia Dukakis for 25 years. She shared with Insider how she made the leap into PA work, what it's like to work for a celebrity day-to-day, and how she pivoted into entrepreneurship. Good timing got her a role working alongside a starLow-Kramen with Olympia Dukakis and Dukakis' husband, the actor Louis Zorich. Prescription and dry-cleaning pickups are a constant request, Low-Kramen said, and it can cause unexpected issues. Today, Low-Kramen said, a starting salary for a celebrity PA on call 24/7 can typically hit the low six figures.

RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina district attorney said Friday that she intends to charge the 15-year-old suspected in a mass shooting that killed five people in Raleigh as an adult. Freeman's announcement came as a neighborhood northeast of Raleigh was left reeling and families of those killed mourned their loss. Officials said the suspect was taken into custody after a “long standoff” with police and was in critical condition. She always knew how to “take charge of everything” in order to help her loved ones, Howard said, his voice heavy with emotion. “This is an incredibly difficult time for our school community as well as the broader Raleigh community,” Richardson wrote in a statement.

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