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Baltimore church to end religious services after priest suspended over sexual harassment settlement

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:25:30 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Archdiocese of Baltimore will end religious services at one of the city’s Catholic churches after its longtime pastor was recently suspended from ministry because he admitted to making a payment several years ago to settle sexual harassment allegations.Last month, Father Paschal Morlino was dismissed from his position at St. Benedict Church in southwest Baltimore, where he served for nearly 40 years and became known for his efforts to help residents of poor neighborhoods surrounding the church.Few details about the 2018 complaint against Morlino have been released. Church officials have said they regarded “alleged sexual harassment of an adult man.” The complainant died in 2020 and a lawyer representing him in the case has declined to comment citing a non-disclosure agreement.Officials with the archdiocese also said in a statement Saturday that they are investigating another complaint against Morlino involving sexual abuse of a minor. They said the abuse alleged...

Fortnite maker accuses Google of bullying and bribing to block competition to its Android app store

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:25:30 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google on Monday confronted the second major U.S. antitrust trial in two months to cast the internet powerhouse as a brazen bully that uses its immense wealth and people’s dependence on one of its main products to stifle competition at consumers’ expense.The trial that opened in a San Francisco federal court targets the Google Play Store that distributes apps for the company’s Android software that powers virtually all the world’s smartphones that aren’t made by Apple. The case, stemming from a lawsuit filed by video game maker Epic Games, alleges Google has created an illegal monopoly on Android apps primarily so it can boost its profits through commissions ranging from 15% to 30% on purchases made within an app.“The result of what Google is doing is higher prices, lower quality and less choice for everybody,” Epic attorney Gary Bornstein said Monday during a 45-minute opening statement before the 10-person jury that will decide th...

Aurora officer Nathan Woodyard acquitted in Elijah McClain's death

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:25:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A suspended Aurora Police officer has been acquitted of charges in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who died after he was pinned with a carotid hold by officers and injected with a potent sedative by paramedics.Nathan Woodyard was charged with and found not guilty of reckless manslaughter and the lesser included charge of criminally negligent homicide after being on trial for McClain's death. The trial included two and a half weeks of testimony.A jury began deliberations just after 1 p.m. on Friday. The verdict was returned on Monday around 3 p.m. Watch: Elijah McClain's mother leaves cort after officer is acquitted "As previously stated, I know many have been waiting a long time for the involved party to have his day in court," Aurora Police Chief Art Acevedo said in a statement posted on X. "As a nation, we must be committed to the rule of law. As such, we hold the American judicial process in high regard. We respect the verdict handed d...

Loveland Police officer accused of assaulting teen while on duty

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:25:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A now-former Loveland Police officer was arrested and accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old at a park while on duty.Loveland Police Chief Tim Doran announced the arrest at a press conference Monday.The officer, identified as 28-year-old Dylan Miller, was fired from the department after his arrest Monday. He had been placed on administrative leave during the investigation, according to Doran.Miller had been with the Loveland Police Department since 2022. Before that, he was employed with the Durango Police Department from 2020 through 2022. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather According to Doran, a 15-year-old girl and her family went to police in October. The girl reported that an on-duty officer sexually assaulted her at a park in the summer of this year.The girl said she did not know the officer's name, but "could distinctly remember his face," Doran said.After the initial report, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office was ask...

Former Broncos QB Peyton Manning, musician Luke Bryan to co-host CMA awards

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:25:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Peyton Manning's list of accomplishments continues to grow, this time to now include co-hosting the 57th Annual Country Music Awards, scheduled to air on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m.Manning will be joined by country music legend Luke Bryan - and it isn't for the first time. Manning and Bryan were co-hosts for the 2022 CMA awards as well, trading jabs and goofs all evening as well as pre-planned jokes told with an air of being off-the-cuff. Could Denver see snow this week? Manning spoke during the 2022 show about his love of country music star Reba McEntire and country music as a whole, calling the awards show the "Super Bowl of Country Music." The Sheriff has gone to four Super Bowls in his career, including reaching two Super Bowls (and winning one) with the Denver Broncos.Peyton and Bryan starred in a green-screened advertisement for the awards show, joking that they were "riding off into the sunset" after a well-done 2022 show."Luke, it was the stuff of legends," Pe...

Denver Police; 2 dead, 5 hurt in Sunday shooting in Park Hill

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:25:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – The Denver Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place at East 33rd Avenue and Hudson Street in the Park Hill neighborhood Sunday morning. Police said they received a call about the shooting at 3:09 a.m.Police said the shooting happened at an after-hours club in a building that belonged to Hell's Lovers Motorcycle Club.There was evidence that multiple guns were fired in the incident, according to police, as well as evidence of gunfire outside of the club. Police were determining whether any gunfire happened inside the club. Shelter-in-place in Highland neighborhood of Denver due to barricade Police said one man was pronounced dead and that there were seven total victims.On Sunday afternoon, police provided an update and said another victim, a man, had died of his injuries."Unfortunately, with the majority of the victims still in surgery, they are unavailable to us. We haven't had a chance to talk to them," said Commander Matt Clark with Denve...

Denver weather: Rain and snow chances return this week

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:25:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It's been another warm day in Denver weather, with temperatures running a good 15-20 degrees above normal, but a cold front is just ahead.It looks like temperatures will stay warm for one more day on Tuesday, with readings in the 70s again. The record high for Denver on Tuesday is 78 set in 1999. Pinpoint Weather, Colorado's Most Accurate Forecast, is tracking a cold front by the middle of the week. What would Colorado look like on permanent daylight saving time? Forecast highs on Tuesday across metro Denver from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tonight: Clear and coolThere will be a few clouds across metro Denver during the overnight hours. There will also be a few snow showers mainly over the extreme northern mountains. The wind will be light and from a generally southerly direction. Temperatures will be cold in the mountains, with below-freezing readings. It will be a cool night in the city, with overnight lows in the 40s.Overnight lows by Tuesday morning across Col...

Miami Commissioner Monolo Reyes reveals cancer diagnosis

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:25:30 GMT

A Miami commissioner is not only facing re-election, he’s also facing a difficult diagnosis.District 4 Commissioner Monolo Reyes confirmed on Monday a cancer diagnosis, which he received back in September.Since then, the 79-year-old politician has been fulfilling his role from the comfort of his home.In spite of the diagnosis, Reyes still plans on running for re-election and is staying hopeful, stating he’s “feeling good, strong, and much better.”

Former UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal pleads no contest to misdemeanor battery charge

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:25:30 GMT

Former UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal pleading no contest Monday in a misdemeanor battery charge.Masvidal already served time for scrapping with UFC rival, Colby Covington, on the streets of Miami Beach in early 2022.“I was very worried for my life, you know?,” he said. “I was very, uh, in fear for my life, so I had to defend myself, you know?”The brawl happened after Masdival claimed that Covington was threatening to kill him.Masdival was arrested after the fight and was charged with one misdemeanor and two felonies.Both of those felonies were dropped.

Dog rescued from dumpster behind Tamarac restaurant

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:25:30 GMT

A small dog was rescued from a dumpster behind a Tamarac restaurant, leading a local animal rescue organization to step in and take action. The dog was found behind a La Granja restaurant at 5701 N University Drive, Monday. Hernando Delgado rescued the dog from the dumpster. “When I went and noticed, there’s a lot of garbage right here, and I see the dog there, so I try and grab it,” Delgado said. “The dog was so scared there. It’s shaking.”Employees at La Granja restaurant said a truck pulled up to the dumpster at around 1:32 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Ana Fernandez, who works at the restaurant, said the driver appeared nervous and seemed upset. After the driver left, workers went out to the dumpster and found the 3 or 4-year-old dog. “They say, ‘It’s kind of suspicious, this guy over here,’ because they put in reverse the truck, right here. This is only for commercial plaza, they aren’t suppose to dump, garbage here, a...