Unusual criminal case involving handwritten lyrics for “Hotel California'' goes to trial Wednesday
NEW YORK (AP) — A bizarre criminal case involving the handwritten lyrics of the classic rock hit “Hotel California” and other popular Eagles songs will be heard in a New York courtroom. . Opening statements are scheduled for Wednesday. The three defendants are well-established figures in the collectibles world. They are accused of plotting to thwart efforts by Eagles co-founder Don Henley to recover documents that were allegedly obtained fraudulently. Rare book seller Glenn Horowitz, former Rock and Roll Hall of Fame curator Craig Inciardi and memorabilia seller Edward Kosinski have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and various other charges. The lawsuit centers on more than 80 pages of lyric drafts for songs from the album “Hotel California.'' The 1976 release is now the third best-selling disc of all time in the United States.
Coast Guard launches boat warning system in Seattle to keep whales safe
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard is embarking on one of its most unique missions ever in Puget Sound: a pilot program to alert vessels to whale sightings. The program protects large marine mammals from boat collisions and noise in Washington state's heavily used inland waters. The program comes as visits by killer whales and humpback whales increase in the region. The alert will be sent to all commercial and transport vessels, and wildlife advocates say it is the first step in an ambitious plan to keep the whales safe, including thermal cameras and acoustic monitoring.
2021 Jury selection begins in Alec Baldwin shooting death 'Last' armorer trial
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors are seeking responsibility in the death of a cinematographer who was shot and killed by actor Alec Baldwin during rehearsals for the 2021 Western movie “The Last.” Jury selection begins Wednesday in the trial of weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez. Mr. Reed of Santa Fe. Her lawyer claims she is not responsible for Halina Hutchins' death, but prosecutors say Gutierrez-Reed unwittingly brought live ammunition onto the set in a series of acts of negligence. are doing. Baldwin is charged with a separate count of manslaughter, but a trial date has not yet been set for Baldwin.
United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Boston diverted due to damage to one wing
NEW YORK (AP) — United Airlines says a flight from San Francisco to Boston was forced to divert due to damage to one of its wings. United Airlines said its Boeing 757-200 plane carrying 165 passengers landed in Denver on Monday to address an issue with a slat on one of its wings. The plane landed safely. The passengers were put on another plane and arrived in Boston later that day. United Airlines did not say what caused the wing damage. Boston 25 News broadcast a video of a passenger showing the panel partially shredded.
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner's divorce has been finalized, officially ending their marriage.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) – Kevin Costner and his wife of nearly 20 years, Christine Baumgartner, have divorced. The pair were declared single by a Santa Barbara County judge, according to California court records filed Tuesday. Baumgartner, a model and handbag designer, filed for divorce from the Oscar-winning film and television star nine months ago. After a public battle over custody and child support for their three teenage children, the two appeared to be headed for an ugly trial. However, a settlement agreement was reached in September that allowed them to avoid that. The two began dating in 1998 and married in 2004. This was Costner's second marriage.
Colorado man dies after being bitten by pet dog bear
A Colorado man has died after being bitten by his pet American dog bear, authorities said. Lakewood police said 34-year-old Christopher Ward died at a hospital Friday, four days after being bitten by a venomous lizard. If confirmed, this death would be a rare case of a person being killed by the Gila monster, which lives in the American Southwest. Bites can cause severe pain, but are usually not fatal. Jefferson County coroner officials declined to comment, including whether tests had determined whether the man died from lizard venom or other medical conditions. Officers took the lizard and another animal to a sanctuary in South Dakota.
Beatles to acquire Fab Four for biopic of Paul, John, George and Ringo
NEW YORK (AP) — The Beatles are being treated to a big-screen biopic with a fab four of movies that give each band member their own movie. Both films will be directed by Sam Mendes. For the first time, the Beatles give full life and music rights to a film project. Sony Pictures announced Monday a deal that could dwarf previous music biopics, spreading the stories of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr over four films. These films are scheduled for theatrical release in his 2027 year, and both films may coexist or intersect in theaters.
Welcome to the 'Hotel California' case: The trial over the handwritten lyrics of the Eagles' classic song.
NEW YORK (AP) – An unusual criminal trial is set to begin over the handwritten lyrics to the classic rock hit “Hotel California” by the Eagles. A prominent rare bookseller, former Rock and Roll Hall of Fame curator, and collectibles seller are accused of conspiring to possess and sell the song's lyrics and other Eagles hit manuscripts without rights. He has been indicted. The defendants pleaded not guilty. There are many disputes over memorabilia, but criminal trials over them are not. And in this case, the prosecution's star witness is just that. Eagles co-founder Don Henley is scheduled to testify.
Girl dies after hole dug in sand collapses on Florida beach, authorities say
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – A girl died after a deep hole she and a young boy were digging at a south Florida beach fell on them, burying them in the sand, authorities said. Fire officials said emergency services responded to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea around 3 p.m. Tuesday and found a boy, about 8 years old, with his chest buried in the sand. Officials said the girl, about 7 years old, was completely buried under the boy. The hole was 5 to 6 feet deep when the collapse occurred. As rescuers used shovels to dig out the children, they used support plates to prevent the sand from crumbling further. It was not immediately clear how long he had been buried.
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