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THE estranged wife of actor Scott Wolf has posted a video of her being detained by police after making concerning comments.

Kelley Wolf screamed, “Shame on you!” as officers put her in handcuffs days after Scott filed for divorce from her.

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Kelley Wolf was seen being handcuffed by police in a video posted to her Instagram on Friday[/caption]

Police told Kelley that they were confronting her because she made some “comments to her dad” and “comments to people that are concerning” in a video posted to her Instagram account on Friday.

“Oh my God – this is not happening!” Kelly is heard screaming back at them.

“This is shameful. Look at this… Be ashamed of yourself.”

Cops could be heard assuring her that she wasn’t going to jail – she was only being detained.

“Officers responded to a call concerning erratic behavior and a potential threat to herself and others,” the Park City Police Department told The U.S. Sun.

“The officers responded to the family’s Park City home. More information is not available at this time as an investigation is still underway.”

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A GIRL was attacked by a school of piranha fish just moments after taking a dip in a scenic lake in Brazil.

Nine-year-old Yasmin Luis Vieira’s foot was mutilated in the savage attack that took place before her mum’s eyes.

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Mum Janaina Luis Pereira, 31, and her daughter, Yasmin Luis Vieira, 9, who was attacked by piranhas[/caption]

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Mum Janaina Luis Pereira, 31, said the horror unfolded on a day trip to a lake in the Brazilian municipality of Caldas Novas.

She said the piranhas pounced on Yasmin within seconds of her feet entering the water.

The fish bit off two of her middle toes on her right foot while also injuring her left foot, according to the mum.

Gruesome images show victim Yasmin’s wounded feet.

Janaina said: “We went to the lake to have a family picnic. We went to the edge so she could put her feet in the water.

“I heard her scream, ‘Mummy, a piranha got my foot’.

“She jumped and got out of the water. When she sat down, I saw that her toes were gone. It was terrifying.

“I never imagined a piranha would do that.”

The mum said plenty of families, along with their children, were bathing in the lake at the time of the attack.

She said: “It’s a freely accessible place. There’s no fee to enter, but the signage is very poor.

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The Lago Sul (‘South lake’) in Caldas Novas is deceptively calm[/caption]

“The area where everything happened is the same one where visitors have free access to the water. There is no isolation or protective barriers.”

Paramedics rushed Yasmin to hospital where she was treated for shock and a possible infection and doctors carefully stitched up her mutilated toes.

Her mum said: “She was losing a lot of blood. She was taken to the Mother and Child Hospital and treated immediately.”

Yasmin, said to be in intense pain, will soon have to learn how to walk again.

Janaina said: “The pain is constant, she screams a lot. She is sad because she keeps missing something that was ripped from her body.

“As a mother, seeing this is devastating.

“My emotional state is terrible. She tries to be strong, but she is going through a lot of suffering.”

Environmental experts are investigating the attack, according to city officials.

Around 30 different species of piranha fish are believed to dwell in the lakes and rivers of South America.

They are known for their razor-sharp teeth – the word ‘piranha’ literally translates to ‘tooth fish’ in Tupí, a language spoken by indigenous Brazilians.

Despite their reputation as flesh-eating creatures, piranhas are omnivorous forage fish, meaning they eat most things – from meat, fish and insects to plants.

Attacks on humans are rare, with the majority resulting in minor injuries, often to the feet or hands.

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Mum Janaina says there are not enough signs warning that the lake is piranha-infested[/caption]

DRIVERS have been warned they risk fines of $490 if they violate a law around carpool lanes in a major US state.

High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are meant to reduce traffic and encourage carpooling, but they’re facing significant problems.

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Fines of up to $490 await those caught misusing carpool lanes in a major US state[/caption]

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Violation rates have doubled since 2022, with nearly half of HOV lane users on some freeways driving solo[/caption]

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Many drivers are avoiding punishment thanks to faulty transponders, as well as using things like tinted windows[/caption]

In recent times, their effectiveness has been questioned following a range of challenges and issues – leading to lawmakers to come down hard on those that break the rules.

According to a report by KTLA, HOV lanes must meet federal standards, requiring vehicles to maintain at least 45 mph during weekday travel periods 90% of the time.

But when they fail to meet this standard, they are classified as “degraded” and graded on a scale of slightly, very, or severely degraded.

Currently, a significant number of drivers are violating HOV lane rules by not meeting the required occupancy – including driving solo.

In Los Angeles, California, violation rates have doubled since 2022, with some freeways reporting nearly half of HOV lane users as violators.

The worst offender is the 101 freeway, with a staggering 57.5% violation rate.

According to the 2025 Caltrans HOV Degradation Action Plan, Automated Vehicle Occupancy Detection (AVOD) systems, designed to catch violators, are being tested – but they face challenges of their own.

Things like window tints, car sizes and visibility hinder their effectiveness, while enforcement is particularly tricky in toll-based HOT lanes – such as the 10/110 Expresslanes.

But converting HOV lanes into HOT lanes has caused additional traffic congestion, with a large majority of vehicles – spiking to 86% – in these lanes are single-occupant vehicles.

This, of course, undermines the purpose of carpool lanes.

Furthermore, 30 to 60% of violators fail to set their transponders correctly, which also complicates enforcement.

According to Caltrans, a HOV lane violation ticket is a minimum fine of $490 – but the fine may be higher for repeat offenders.

Naturally, there have been efforts to resolve these problems at the source, with a pilot program being implemented to study real-time occupancy and deter violations using camera-based systems.

This has led to Caltrans allocating $30 million to improve the most problematic HOV lanes – with public transit set to expand in preparation for the 2028 Olympics.

This is expected to reduce congestion in both HOV and HOT lanes

But the system’s current inefficiencies, including high violation rates and enforcement difficulties, contribute to slower traffic and reduced effectiveness.

Caltrans hopes that a combination of technology, stricter enforcement and increased public transit use will improve the situation over time.

SOFIA Vergara looked incredible as she posed completely naked for a steamy bubble bath.

The Modern Family star, 52, shared photos from a recent Dolce & Gabbana Vanity Fair photoshoot.

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Sofia Vergara left little to the imagination as she striped totally naked[/caption]

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The actress shared BTS snaps from recent Vanity Fair shoot[/caption]

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Sofia sizzled in a leopard print bodysuit and matching heels[/caption]

Sofia put her toned physique on display as she stripped off for a string of smouldering photos in a bathtub.

She placed the bubbles strategically to cover her modesty, while also cheekily giving her fans a glimpse of her bottom.

The actress placed one arm above her head and looked seductively at the camera as members of the crew surrounded her.

In another snap, she sizzled in a leopard print bodysuit and matching heels.

She was seen getting her make-up and bouncy curls perfected by her glam squad behind-the-scenes.

The TV personality then channelled her best Dirty Dancing air lift in a two-piece leopard print bikini.

A topless man lifted the Columbian beauty above his head, with Sofia looking effortlessly chic, even mid-air.

She also shared a photo of her sitting at her dressing table with her legs on the desk and captioned it: “TBT [throwback Thursday].”

Just a few days ago Sofia sent her fans into meltdown with her latest topless selfie, as she topped up her tan by the pool.

The America’s Got Talent judge bared her peachy bottom in a sizzling snap.

The stunning star was completely nude apart from a pair of skimpy bikini bottoms.

Taking to Instagram to share the sizzling snap, the sexy actress wrote: “Llego el verano!” – which translates to “Summer has arrived!”

Fans went into meltdown at the sexy picture, with one saying: “Too hot to handle!”

Another wrote: “Wow hot body.”

While a third penned: “Most beautiful woman ever!”

Sofia even had a message from her supermodel pal Heidi Klum, who wrote: “Come over ….I am doing the same thing. Sunbathing.”

SINGLE LADY

Sofia is embracing the single life following her split from ex-husband Joe Manganiello.

The former Hollywood golden couple shocked fans when they split in 2023.

The high-profile pair confirmed their separation after seven years of marriage, with them revealing at the time: “We have made the difficult decision to divorce.

“As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives.”

Sofia and Joe, who is known for starring in Magic Mike, got married in a Palm Beach ceremony in November 2015.

Their whirlwind wedding came after less than a year of dating.

Shortly after their divorce came to light, reports swirled that their marriage was “impacted by Joe’s sobriety” and the fact that Sofia was and is not actively sober.

Speaking to MailOnline, the source revealed: “Of course, the fact that Sofia is not sober had an impact on their marriage.”

Sofia shared an update on her love life during an October 2024 interview with Us Weekly.

Asked whether or not she thought New York City was the best place to date, she replied:: “Totally. Actually, I was talking about it because now I’m single. Kind of single.”

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The American’s Got Talent star posed in just a black bikini thong[/caption]

THE brother of the man accused of killing his three daughters has revealed years of his worrying behavior before the alleged murders.

Travis Decker, 32, was cut off from his family after he became violent during a staged intervention and fell behind on child support payments, as his brother says the suspect is “not the brother I know.”

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Travis Decker, 32, is on the loose after allegedly killing his three daughters[/caption]

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Thomas Decker, who cut off his brother years ago, and his wife Jessica Decker[/caption]

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Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia Decker were found dead on June 2[/caption]

Travis is on the loose after his daughters, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, were found suffocated to death at a campground in Washington state on June 2, three days after their dad failed to return them to their mom, Whitney, from a planned custody visit.

Cops launched a manhunt for Travis that’s lasted for over a week as the public is warned to watch out for the alleged killer, who is a veteran with combat experience and survival skills.

Travis’s older brother, Thomas Decker, has issued a public plea for Travis to “stop this evil” and turn himself in, as he told the Daily Mail his brother has become unrecognizable from his younger years.

Thomas, 35, said the two brothers used to be inseparable and “best friends” growing up so close in age.

They even went down the same path of joining the Army once they were 18. While stationed at different bases, they didn’t see each other, but still remained close as they became adults.

However, Thomas said he was forced to cut Travis out of his life in recent years after mental instability that culminated in him “spreading lies” about his brother.

“To cut him off was tough,” Thomas told the Daily Mail.

“We grew up together, he is my baby brother, we did a lot of things together, and I thought we were going to be a big happy family, take our kids on trips, be uncles and dads.

“It’s tough now knowing that will never be the case.”

Thomas said everything changed three years ago when he discovered he would be stationed just three hours away from Travis, Whitney, and their three daughters in Wenatchee, Washington.

“I was excited, I have young kids, and Travis had three young girls. I thought we all could reconnect,” Thomas told the Daily Mail.

He said Travis seemed excited to be close to his brother again at first, but suddenly became “distant and uninterested.”

“Then all of a sudden he changed – I don’t know what changed or why, it is something I have been trying to figure out these past three years,” Thomas said.

After being put off by his brothers’ cold demeanor, Thomas then learned that his brother and Whitney were planning on getting a divorce after seven years of marriage.

Travis’s unusual behavior continued as Thomas noted that he seemed aloof and disinterested in anything as his marriage fell apart.

“He was still living at the house, but every time I spoke with him… it’s hard to explain, but you couldn’t communicate with him,” Thomas said, adding, “He listened but wasn’t listening.”

Thomas said he learned Travis was abandoning his relationships with his three daughters, which upset him even more.

The guy on the wanted poster for murdering my three nieces is not the brother I know.”

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“I told him, ‘You can’t leave your family like this. People get divorced all the time, if you are not happy in your marriage, that’s okay,'” Thomas told the Daily Mail.

”But your kids do not deserve this, just because you are getting a divorce doesn’t allow you to forgo your parental obligations.”

BOTCHED INTERVENTION

Thomas said he and his dad staged an intervention in an attempt to help Travis, but it went horribly wrong.

“We were trying to help him,” Thomas said.

“We had hoped to have a good conversation with him – to ask him if he needed anything, any help, financial or otherwise. We are family, we want to help him and see what we could do to get him back on track.”

However, Thomas said Travis was caught off guard because they showed up at his house while Whitney had taken the girls out for the afternoon.

“But things did not go well, he tried to resort to violence, because we were not supposed to be there and we just showed up unannounced,” Thomas said.

He later clarified there was no physical violence involved and wouldn’t elaborate further.

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Travis Decker, right, served in the Army and the Washington National Guard[/caption]

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Travis Decker is accused of suffocating his daughters to death[/caption]

Contrary to Thomas’ claims of abandonment, Whitney has maintained that Travis was an active dad up until the alleged killings and that they had never had issues with their custody plan before.

Whitney previously said in court documents that her marriage with Travis disintegrated partly because of his mental issues, including PTSD from his time in the service, along with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder.

BPD can manifest with symptoms like unstable relationships, a fear of abandonment, and impulsive behavior.

Thomas said that a week before the tragedy, his family met up with Whitney and the girls for a brief family reunion as Thomas and his wife passed through the Wenatchee area.

NO SAFETY CONCERNS

Travis said Whitney didn’t point out any unusual behavior from Travis.

“Whitney told my wife that she still wanted Travis to find help,” Thomas said.

“But she never mentioned that she was concerned about her and her daughters’ safety around Travis.”

Thomas noted that Travis was still attending the girls’ sporting events, but wasn’t financially providing for his daughters.

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Olivia, Evelyn, and Paityn Decker, who were killed after leaving for a custody visit with their dad on May 30[/caption]

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Whitney Decker, who divorced Travis in 2022, and her three daughters[/caption]

Whitney previously said that Travis spoke about having financial issues when he picked the girls up on May 30.

He had been homeless and living out of his truck for months, causing Whitney to file a change to their custody plan asking that the girls not be allowed to stay on overnight visits with him.

The veteran’s financial instability was leaving him to consider getting rid of his dog, he told Whitney during the handoff.

‘DEVASTATED BEYOND BELIEF’

Travis’ dog was found at the campground where the girls’ bodies were left after being bound with zip ties around their wrists and plastic bags over their heads, police said.

Investigators are now searching for Travis near the Enchantments area of the Washington wilderness after a lone hiker was recently spotted on a trail, according to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office.

Travis is wanted for three counts of kidnapping and three counts of murder.

Thomas said he’s not sure if Travis will surrender when cops confront him after the intense manhunt.

“I honestly do not know,” he said.

“We have been so disconnected for the last three years.”

He added, “The guy on the wanted poster for murdering my three nieces is not the brother I know.

“I can’t even comprehend what is going on. I am in complete shock that he would do something like this.

“He loves his daughters – at least I thought he did. And Whitney is devastated beyond belief.”

A GoFundMe page for Whitney has raised over $1.2 million as of Friday afternoon.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or chat at thehotline.org.

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PEPSI has made change to its packaging in a copycat move to Coca-Cola.

While similar, the move from the food and drink company has a crucial difference from its top competitor.

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Over the years, Pepsi and Coca-Cola have run some iconic advertisement campaigns.

Between 2014 and 2018, Coca-Cola’s “Share a Coke” was particularly well-received by Americans, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon, as it saw bottles and cans with their names on the side.

Some could even be customized to send a message to the person that a consumer decided to share the soda with.

Now, Pepsi is making its own version with the “Share a Pepsi” movement, which pokes fun at its rival company.

Instead of having names of people on the sides of bottles, Pepsi products now through June 30 will have names of food the beverage would pair well with.

Promotional images for the campaign show bottles with “pizza,” “burgers,” and “tacos” on the label.

A slogan also noted “food deserves Pepsi.”

Pictures of each different version were posted on Pepsi’s official Instagram page over the past few days.

Others read “subs,” “burritos,” wings,” “hot dogs,” and “carne asada.”

The copycat nature of the brief campaign is also clear given a image that Pepsi released with its billboard of “Share a Pepsi” products directly in front of a “Share a Coke” version.

LIMITED OFFER

Except, there’s a catch, as Pepsi customers can only get the “Share a Pepsi” bottles through a sweepstakes.

Customers can put comments on some of Pepsi’s Instagram posts about the campaign with their “favorite food to share a Pepsi with” and the hashtag “#ShareAPepsiSweepstakes.”

Doing that would give them a chance to land some “Share a Pepsi” bottles.

Pepsi emphasized that no purchase is required, with the sweepstakes being eligible for US residents 18 and older through June 30.

Only 1,000 prizes will go out in total, but there’s also a side promotion with DoorDash going on of $5 off an order with the purchase of two Pepsis.

CALL IT A COMEBACK

Pepsi also launches the promotion only a few months after Coca-Cola reintroduced its “Share a Coke” campaign.

This time around, Coca-Cola allowed customers to access a digital hub that provided more personalization options.

There’s even been a Share a Coke truck traveling around to larger US cities and offering in-person digital experiences.

Coca-Cola has also offered customers a chance to win a free trip to Hawaii with Share a Coke-themed merchandise.

The sweepstakes for the vacation ends on June 22 and can be entered through a page on Coca-Cola’s website.

Both Coca-Cola and Pepsi have been trying out new flavors in recent years.

One of the most recent for Coca-Cola has been its Orange Cream version, and it plans to reintroduce Diet Cherry Coke in mid-July for a limited time.

Pepsi also brought its Lime and Peach versions to customers last summer in preparation for BBQ gatherings, but it’s unclear if they’ll be back this time around.

A MASSIVE coin collection has been found in the walls of a man’s home, and it’s worth a staggering $3.5 million.

The collection was recovered from the house of a man who had passed away, with many of the coins dating back centuries.

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A massive coin collection has been found in the walls of a man’s home, and it’s worth a staggering $3.5 million[/caption]

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The collection was recovered from the house of a man who had passed away, with many of the coins dating back centuries[/caption]

It turns out the collection belonged to a rather mysterious figure, who is thought to have devoted all his money to his coin collection.

The collection was owned by Paul Narce, who lived a modest life in south-west France until his death in 2024.

Narce built up his collection over a number of years, and it contained more than 1,000 pieces.

The collection featured coins from the Kingdom of Macedonia, dating to 336-323 BC.

It also featured an almost complete eries of coins used during the reigns of French Kings Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI.

The collection sold at the auction house Beaussant Lefèvre and Associates in Paris for a total $3.48 million.

The sale far exceeded the pre-auction estimate of $2.43 million.

Coin expert Thierry Parsy said in a preview statement before the sale: “Narce, who lived a modest life and didn’t see a lot of the world, spent all of his money on his collection.,”

He also described the sheer number of coins as “exceptional” and praised the “rarities” contained in the collection.

It is not clear who bought Narce’s collection at the auction, as their identity has not been reported.

THE MAN BEHIND THE COINS

Very little is known about the owner of the collection, Paul Narce.

He had no direct descendants and very few people knew of his hobby, let alone the value it held.

Nobody even knew the location of the collection, and as Parsy added, it “could have remained undiscovered forever”.

The collection was only found by one determined notary, who had purposefully set out to look for it.

The home had been empty since Narce hgad moved into a care home.

The coins were eventually found in a small wall space in a store room, behind a painting.

These coins were discovered neatly and methodically labelled, along with 10 packages each containing 172 gold 20 franc coins.

This is the equivalent of an ingot of gold.

An ingot is a general meaning for an oblong block of something like steel, gold, or another metal.

Gold is typically cast into an oblong shape for ease of transportation.

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The collection sold at the auction house Beaussant Lefèvre and Associates in Paris for a total $3.48 million[/caption]

MUSIC superstars Ashanti and Nelly are set to appear in their very own reality show after getting back together 10 years on from their bitter split. 

Ashanti, 44, and Nelly, 50, dated on and off for 10 years after first getting together in 2003 but split for what they thought was the last time in 2013. 

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The Grammy winning couple then stunned fans when they confirmed they were back together a decade later. 

Proving they were eager to make up for lost time, My Place hitmaker Nelly and Foolish star Ashanti tied the knot just three months after going public with their reunion. 

And last July they welcomed their first child together, baby boy Kareem Kenkaide who they refer to as KK. 

Now fans have been given an invite into the world of two of the music industry’s biggest stars with their Peacock reality show. 

The trailer for Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together has dropped, and the show will premiere later this month. 

And supporters of the couple rushed to comment on the first-look, with one writing: “This is the show I never knew I needed.” 

Someone else said: “We’re all rooting for you, Nelly and Ashanti!” 

And a third added: “So here for these two being happy and in love.” 

Ashanti recently opened up about the moment Nelly proposed following their reconciliation – admitting her “jaw hit the floor”. 

Appearing on the Tamron Hall Show, she said: “When he did it I had on his T-shirt and some boxers… I was in bed, it was so not cute! My hair was in a bun.

“But it was ‘us’. We were home in St Louis and my jaw hit the floor, I couldn’t believe it.” 

Sharing Nelly’s response to her reaction, Ashanti continued: “He was like, ‘well, are you gonna answer? Yes or no?’”

It’s no surprise that Ashanti and Nelly are keen to show the world they’re stronger than ever. 

Appearing to refer to their split during an interview in 2015, she said: “I’ve been betrayed. 

“You just have to grow. You have to grow up. You have to accept responsibility for the things that you do. I’m not a big fan of people being cowards.”

EMBATTLED rapper Kanye West has crashed Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial, but quickly storms out of the courthouse after reportedly being banished to an overflow room.

West, wearing an all-white outfit and dark sunglasses, emerged from a blacked out Maybach outside the US District Courthouse at around 11:20 am on Friday for day 23 of Combs‘ trial.

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West emerged from blacked out Maybach as he was swiftly escorted inside the federal courthouse[/caption]

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West, who was accompanied by two security guards, shook hands with members of the public as he was swiftly escorted inside the federal courthouse.

Combs’ son, Christian Combs, met West at the courthouse main entrance, as video showed the two embracing before heading to the security check-in.

When asked by reporters if he was in attendance in support of Combs, West nodded and replied, “Yes,” ABC affiliate WABC-NY reported.

Inside the gallery, Combs was surrounded by his defense team and speaking with his lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, and lawyers Nicole Westmoreland and Xavier Donaldson when West arrived at the courthouse, Inner City Press reported.

Notably missing beside West was his wife, Bianca Censori, who was pictured alongside the rapper in New York City on Thursday evening.

West had been in contact with Christian about attending the trial, according to CNN.

Combs’ family have attended the majority of the disgraced music executive’s trial.

The start of Thursday’s proceedings were delayed as prosecutors and the defense discussed several issues with Judge Arun Subramanian in the robing room.

One of the concerns the defense raised was the potential presence of an individual who was not on their list.

The defense asked the court to notify the US Marshals to not allow that person to be present in the gallery.

The individual was not identified and did not attend Thursday’s proceeding.

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A HITCH could squash the Washington Commanders’ new billion-dollar stadium proposal.

A controversial political debate could hinder the NFL team’s plans.

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Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris, Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at a news conference on building a new Commanders stadium[/caption]

In late April, Owner Josh Harris’ Commanders and the city of Washington, D.C. agreed on a $3.7 billion deal to build a new venue at the site of the former home of RFK Stadium.

The development is a new, domed 65-000-seat stadium as the Commanders will fund $2.7 billion of the bill.

But there is now a political disagreement between the District of Columbia’s top two officials.

D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser revealed Thursday that delays by the D.C. Council to approve the latest budget are already jeopardizing a plan for the facility set for a 2030 opening.

“A delay sacrifices our exclusive seat at the table and $2.7 million in private investment,” Bowser said, via Front Office Sports.

“The Commanders and my team are ready to iron out the details with the Council and respond to any concerns.

“It should be clear, but let me emphasize: If the Council strips the deal terms or budgeted dollars from the budget, it kills our agreement with the Commanders.”

The agreement between Bowser and the Commanders needs preliminary approval of the stadium by July 15.

Then, the Commanders could talk with other jurisdictions.

D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson has been skeptical of the $1.1 billion in public backing targeted for the Commanders’ new stadium and related infrastructure.

Mendelson said Bowser’s comments aren’t factual and that, despite what the stadium deal says, there’s more time to work than what Bowser thinks.

“The Commanders have said the earliest they would need the District’s money and go to the bond markets to finance construction is next summer,” Mendelson said.

“We will work within the Commanders’ 2030 timetable.”

Nonetheless, the Commanders continue to be optimistic that the deal will happen quickly and construction can begin next year.

The Commanders, who were then the Washington Redskins, played in RFK Stadium from 1961 to 1996.

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The venue was one of the best home-field advantages in sports as the franchise won three Super Bowl titles during that span.

The Commanders then moved to Northwest Stadium.

The owner Harris hopes to bring the team back to DC after 34 years away.

Demolition of the vacant RFK Stadium, which is next to the Anacostia River and next to the DC Armory, began in January, with the process expected to finish in the summer of 2026.

The Commanders are coming off a stellar season in which they appeared in the NFC Championship Game.