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Trial begins in case of former Miami Gardens Police officer accused of placing knee on pregnant woman’s neck

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:08 GMT

It was time for trial for a former police officer who was caught on camera placing his knee onto a pregnant woman’s neck. The woman said her painful encounter with the officer did not end there.Former Miami Gardens Police Gardens Officer Jordy Martel appeared in court on Wednesday morning.The 33-year-old faces four counts of battery and two counts of official misconduct.Martel is being accused of pressing his knee into Safiya Satchell’s neck while she was on the ground.Martel worked an off-duty security job at the time.The takedown stemmed from a confrontation with a waitress over food inside Tootsie’s Cabaret on Jan. 14, 2020.During Martel’s court appearance, Satchell took the stand to testify.“That’s his knee on my neck,” she said.After the confrontation inside the nightclub, Satchell went back to her car. That’s when Martel approached to give her a no-trespass order.Martel was heard asking Satchell to follow him to his car, but she refuse...

Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill under investigation for allegedly slapping Haulover Marina employee

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:08 GMT

Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, who is about to start his second season with the team, is under investigation for allegedly slapping an employee at the Haulover Marina. The Miami-Dade Police Department said they are investigating the allegation of assault and battery involving the 29-year-old athlete that occurred on Sunday. The workers at Kelley Fishing Fleet, located at 10800 Collins Ave., did not want to speak on camera, but one of the owners told 7News that Hill hit a 57-year-old marina worker. She said she hoped to have this matter handled privately with an apology, but since the allegations are now public, that may not happen. The owner of the Fishing Fleet said cameras caught video of Hill hitting the worker, but she isn’t ready to release it. Over the weekend, Hill posted a video of himself with his agent fishing on a boat with a caption that said he was in a 45-minute battle with a shark and “good times.” The post has since been taken down, one source...

Blackened Snapper with Beurre Blanc / Joliet, Miami Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:08 GMT

A South Florida chef brings a taste of the Big Easy to the Magic City. The Chef: Dani ViteThe Restaurant: Joliet, Miami BeachThe Dish: Blackened Snapper with Beurre BlancIngredients:6 oz snapper filet (skin on)Old Bay seasoningBeurre Blanc:1 oz. Sliced Shallot1 Sprig of Thyme1 Sprig Tarragon1 tsp Black Peppercorns8 oz Butter4 oz Heavy Cream2.5 oz White Wine2 tsp Old Bay SeasoningMethod of Preparation:Snapper:Season filet generously with Old Bay seasoning.Sear filet in saute pan for 1 minute skin side down.Flip, then place in 375 F oven for 2-3 minutes.Buerre Blanc:Sweat your shallots with thyme and tarragon.Add your black pepper and white wine.Reduce to almost dry.Add your cream and reduce.Add in your butter.Strain and season with old bay.Joliet Miami Beach1209 17th St.Miami Beach, FL 33139786-527-2869jolietmiamibeach.com

Video shows biker leaving skid marks on Boynton Beach Pride crosswalk, taking pictures of damage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:08 GMT

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — A biker was caught on camera defacing a Pride crosswalk mural in Boynton Beach.Boynton Beach Police released surveillance video of a motorcycle driver leaving multiple skid marks on the mural, with its 11 colors of unity, June 2.“This was an act of hate,” said Boynton Beach Mayor Ty Penserga. “I think it’s sad these types of acts happen still.”Authorities said a neighbor heard screeching and saw a biker wearing dark clothing and a helmet.Some say the driver was fueled by hate.“I would consider it a hate crime, I think hate can manifest in various ways,” said area resident Dante Brown.Others also think this act was just to show off. “I think it was just them being silly and showing off trying to make a really cool video,” said Boynton Beach resident Amy Awad.The Pride mural was unveiled two years ago. The act is believed to be intentional, as the biker is seen doing a burnout, then turning his he...

Chinese PM hits back at EU call for de-risking

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:08 GMT

PARIS — China’s Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday warned against the European Union’s plan to “de-risk” supply chains, piling on diplomatic pressure ahead of an EU leaders’ summit to discuss relations with Beijing.“Recently we did hear some unharmonious voices, such as some people in Europe who floated the question whether economic development should reduce dependency and de-risk,” Li said during a dinner with French and Chinese businessmen and France’s Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire in Paris. “We think in today’s economic globalization, dependency is a must, and is mutual. You depend on me, and I depend on you,” he said.De-risking has been the key concept of the European Commission’s new approach towards China as outlined by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “The concept of de-risking, on the face of it, seems fine. But de-risking must not be [applied] in a generalized manner. This concept shall co...

Transit police respond to incident in Boston’s South End

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:08 GMT

Law enforcement officials responded in Boston’s South End neighborhood Wednesday afternoon and remained on scene shortly after 5 p.m. following an incident in the area. 7NEWS reached out to the transit police but had not heard back as of around 5 p.m.Officers were seen still on Tremont Street, though, where they surrounded a black SUV that appeared to be stuck on a roadway median. SKY7-HD captured video of police on scene earlier Wednesday afternoon around 4:30 p.m. Roughly 15 minutes later, around 4:45 p.m., several officers were spotted documenting the SUV’s interior, taking photographs and appearing to, at one point, pull up floorboards in the vehicle’s trunk. While crews remained on scene around 5 p.m., some officers had left the area. https://twitter.com/victoriapricetv/status/1671622693316186112This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest upd...

Column: Chicago Cubs take care of business, completing a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates before heading to London

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:08 GMT

Like any extended family trip, there was a lot of scurrying in the Chicago Cubs clubhouse Wednesday as they prepared for their four-day excursion to London.There were things to be packed, last-minute arrangements to be made and a checklist that traveling secretary Vijay Tekchandani has been working on since his long beard was merely day-old stubble four years ago.Manager David Ross, the designated Clark Griswold of this work-related vacation, heads a group of 197 Cubs employees and family members, nearly triple the usual traveling party, for the London Series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Several front-office employees showed up in Pittsburgh to join the flight, since because you never know when a trade might come to fruition.Everyone was eager to sightsee, take a few selfies and maybe enjoy a pint or two on the Cubs’ first outside-the-box trip since last summer’s Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa.“Super excited to go over there and see what it’s al...

Victor Wembanyama embraces megastardom before NBA Draft: ‘I’m trying to be the best’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:08 GMT

The height is real. The hype? Let’s just say Victor Wembanyama has a lot to live up to.Wembanyama, the 7-3 wunderkind, is already such a star that the NBA gave him a separate room and press conference for his pre-draft media session Wednesday. The other 24 prospects were shuttled into a hotel ballroom in groups of eight, representing the far removed supporting cast of Thursday’s draft.This year — and perhaps many more beyond — is all about Wemby.“I’m trying to be the best,” said Wembanyama, a lock to join the Spurs as the first overall pick. “So being the best is not just on the court. There are dimensions in the job of being an NBA player. I want to be the best at the media and the press conferences and all that stuff. I don’t like to do things halfway.”At least based on his words, Wembanyama seems eager to accept the responsibilities and pressures that accompany megastardom. Maturity, after all, is an important trait for ...

Prime cut: Amazon sued over enrollment practices

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:08 GMT

NEW YORK — Amazon was sued Wednesday by the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly engaging in a yearslong effort to enroll consumers without consent into Amazon Prime and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.In a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, the agency accused Amazon of using deceptive designs, known as “dark patterns,” to deceive consumers into enrolling in Prime, which provides subscribers with perks such as faster shipping for an fee of $139 annually, or $14.99 a month.The FTC said Amazon made it difficult for customers to purchase an item without also subscribing to Prime. In some cases, consumers were presented with a button to complete their transactions — which didn’t clearly state it would also enroll them in Prime.Getting out of a subscription was often too complicated, and Amazon leadership slowed or rejected changes that would have made canceling easier, the complaint said.Inter...

Celtics set to acquire Kristaps Porzingis in massive three-team trade, per reports

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:08 GMT

As the Spurs prepare to likely select athletic freak Victor Wembanyama with the first pick in Thursday’s NBA draft, it appears that the Celtics are set to acquire a unicorn of their own.According to multiple reports on Wednesday, the Celtics are close to completing a deal to land Kristaps Porzingis from the Wizards in a massive three-team trade that also includes the Clippers. In the trade, the Clippers would receive Malcolm Brogdon from the Celtics, while the Wizards would get Marcus Morris and draft compensation.The trade was first reported by The Athletic, which described the deal as a “high possibility” and was close to being completed as of late Wednesday afternoon as the three teams worked through the details of the framework. Porzingis has a $36 million player option for next season that he would need to opt in to by Wednesday’s deadline.Developing…