Family and friends seek answers months after D.C. man’s suspicious death

When the first officer arrived on the scene, Rogers, who is not a medical professional, told the officer that he thought Newkirk was dead, he said. Both Rogers and Asia, who remained in the car while her friend administered CPR, said the officer did not administer CPR, contradicting the police report, and did not check… Continue reading Family and friends seek answers months after D.C. man’s suspicious death

Retired professor accused of stealing $45K in jewelry from wealthy friends he met in Washington’s elite social circles

NEW YORK — A retired political science professor who traveled in Washington’s elite social circles pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges that he stole tens of thousands of dollars in jewelry from his wealthy acquaintances. Lawrence Gray sold at least seven rare and valuable stolen items, including diamond earrings, a pink sapphire brooch, and… Continue reading Retired professor accused of stealing $45K in jewelry from wealthy friends he met in Washington’s elite social circles

Jamie Foxx apologizes after ‘fake friends’ Instagram post is accused of being antisemitic

Actor Jamie Foxx apologized to the Jewish community Saturday after a cryptic Instagram post about “fake friends” was accused of promoting antisemitism. “I want to apologize to the Jewish community and everyone who was offended by my post. I now know my choice of words have caused offense and I’m sorry,” he wrote. “That was… Continue reading Jamie Foxx apologizes after ‘fake friends’ Instagram post is accused of being antisemitic

‘I didn’t trust him. But I was curious about him’: how I made friends with my scammer | Friendship

Listen, 2020 wasn’t my best year. I spent a lot of time in my bathtub – actually, a large clear storage tub in the bottom of my shower – eating bread I certainly didn’t make, and watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Clear plastic, I discovered to my horror, is a material that fares best when… Continue reading ‘I didn’t trust him. But I was curious about him’: how I made friends with my scammer | Friendship