The defense attorney who asked a Louisiana judge to ban pink from the courtroom in the Madison Brooks rape case was held in contempt Monday.
Caitlin Fowlkes, who represents 21-year-old Desmond Carter, used Brooks’ full name in a court filing attached to her July motion seeking to ban trial spectators from wearing pink. Under Louisiana law, sex crime victims must be identified only by their initials in court filings, and attorneys are required to redact their full names.
Brooks, a 19-year-old Louisiana State University student at the time, was allegedly gang-raped by a group of men after a night out in 2023, then struck and killed by a car.
Judge Gail Horne Ray had ruled in August that Brooks' supporters could wear pink in the courtroom, but on Monday she found Fowlkes in contempt for failing to redact Brooks' full name from the filing. Fowlkes received no punishment.
While Brooks' name has received significant public attention and has been discussed by the governor of Louisiana, Ray wrote "the law is clear that an attorney's failure to comply with the provisions of this law 'shall be punishable as contempt of court."
According to a coroner's report, Brooks had a BAC of .319 at the time of her death and had injuries consistent with rape.
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Carter was 17 years old when he was taken into custody at the time of the incident. Brooks left Reggie's Bar in Tigerland alongside three men — Carter, Casen Carver, Kaivon Washington and Everett Lee, according to officials. Authorities say Carver drove the group to a parking lot where Carter and Washington allegedly raped Brooks.
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The men told police that Brooks asked to be taken home after the incident, providing multiple incorrect addresses before requesting to be let out near a subdivision, where they said she wandered into the street and was struck by a car.
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The driver of the car that hit her remained on the scene and was ultimately cleared of charges.
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"Maddie felt safe that night, she thought these were her friends and I think a lot of selfish choices were made that night, and ultimately it led in a horrific ending," Brooks' mother, Ashley Baustert, previously told Fox News Digital.
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Iran’s Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN has urged the world body’s Security Council to hold an emergency meeting and condemn threats by the United States and the Israeli regime against the Islamic Republic’s territory and critical infrastructure.
Gholamhossein Darzi made the remarks in a letter dated Monday and addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the president of the Security Council.
The letter cited recent US media reports that the White House and the US Department of War had prepared fresh military options, including the possible use of the GBU-43/B, known as the Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) or so-called “Mother of All Bombs,” against Iran.
Darzi noted that US President Donald Trump had discussed the weapon in a televised interview and threatened further attacks.
The diplomat also cited remarks by Israeli minister for military affairs Israel Katz that the regime was prepared to attack the Islamic Republic and would target “all energy targets” in any renewed aggression.
The letter also pointed out how Katz had threatened to return Iran to the “Stone Age”, besides claiming that the United States and the regime had dropped a total of 35,000 bombs on Iran and that their military campaign was not over.
Darzi further denounced Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu for openly declaring an intention to launch another unprovoked war against the Islamic Republic, adding that the silence and explicit support of certain Security Council members had emboldened him.
He called for immediate action against “brazen existential threats” issued by Trump and renewed Israeli threats of military aggression.
“These unabated threats, in the context of the U.S.-Israeli wars of aggression launched on 13 June 2025 and 28 February 2026 against Iran, and the deliberate attacks against Iranian civilians and critical infrastructure, pose a grave risk of further violation of international law with catastrophic humanitarian and environmental consequences, and serious threats to regional and international peace and security,” he wrote.
The diplomat argued that threats to destroy Iran’s civilian and energy infrastructure could cause severe and potentially long-term humanitarian and environmental damage.
He also condemned Washington and Tel Aviv for disregarding obligations under the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and customary international humanitarian law.
Darzi requested an emergency Security Council meeting, unequivocal condemnation of threats against Iran’s civilian infrastructure, and accountability and full reparation for damage resulting from Washington’s and Tel Aviv’s internationally wrongful acts.
“The Security Council cannot remain silent in the face of explicit threats of renewed aggression and the destruction of essential civilian infrastructure,” he stated.
The letter, meanwhile, reaffirmed Iran’s right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
He warned that the United States and the Israeli regime would bear responsibility for the consequences of further aggression, including “the risk of unpredictable and uncontrollable escalation.”
The "Grand Theft Auto VI" saga has taken a ton of twists and turns in the past year.
From delays to leaks and even the "digital release" controversy, GTA VI has been in the news cycle for so long that it's hard to believe this will all be coming to an end next month.
On November 19, the world will finally get to experience a video game that has been over a decade in the making.
In what could be one of the most anticipated video games of all-time, "Grand Theft Auto VI's" release date will likely be a seismic event in terms of the national economy.
That's not me being hyperbolic, either, as experts are predicting the economy of the United States to take a $1 billion hit the day GTA drops.
It turns out so many people have already lined up their sick days for November 19 and 20 that it's making national news.
Sorry for anyone doing so that I just outed with this article, but that is insane.
I can't remember a game causing this much of a stir.
Even hotly anticipated releases like "Halo" and "Call of Duty" weren't decimating the workforce the way GTA is doing.
And remember, we are still a month away from the game actually coming out.
This is just the fallout from the planners getting their ducks in a row. Can you imagine how many people will call in sick the day of the release?
"Grand Theft Auto VI" is generating so much excitement that the franchise's developers, Rockstar, are turning the city of Miami into a giant billboard for the game.
For those who don't know, GTA VI is set in the fictional Vice City, which is a parody of real-life South Florida.
Whether the game is good or not remains to be seen, and the long wait could always create a case of Rockstar never being able to live up to the lofty expectations they created with the development time.
One thing is for sure, though, for about 24 hours in late November, the world will come to a screeching halt thanks to a video game.
If you have friends or loved ones who are even remotely interested in gaming, don't expect to hear from them during this time period.
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You have one month, plan accordingly.
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On Monday, the Mexican team added more positive results on the second day of the Puebla 2026 Pan American Continental Elite Boxing Championship, which marks the beginning of the qualifying process for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games.
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The host country held 25 bouts at the Miguel Hidalgo Gymnasium in Puebla, a key day for the local representatives seeking to advance in the continental tournament.
In the women’s division, Valeria Amparan, in the 51-kilogram category, secured her place in the quarterfinals after defeating Esther Jimenez of the Dominican Republic by split decision.
Meanwhile, Santiago Montalvo advanced to the next round in the men’s 60-kilogram category after his opponent, Abishai Jean-Baptiste of Barbados, failed to make weight. The day also brought some setbacks for the host delegation, since Paula Hernandez lost by unanimous decision to Brazilian Rebeca Santos in the 60-kilogram category.
🥊 || Inauguración del Campeonato Panamericano Continental Élite de Boxeo 2026, por el gobernador de Puebla, Alejandro Armenta acompañado por Gennady Golovkin, presidente de World Boxing y ex campeón mundial de boxeo, en el Gimnasio Miguel Hidalgo.
— Curul Puebla (@CurulPuebla) October 18, 2026
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The text reads, “Opening of the 2026 Pan American Continental Elite Boxing Championship, by the Governor of Puebla, Alejandro Armenta, accompanied by Gennady Golovkin, President of World Boxing and former world boxing champion, at the Miguel Hidalgo Gymnasium.”
Likewise, Jose Gonzalez was eliminated in the 55-kilogram category after losing by split decision to Brazilian Michael Douglas. The competition continues this Tuesday with Guadalupe Torres facing American Alyssa Mendoza in the quarterfinals of the women’s 57-kilogram category.
Also taking to the ring are Darianne Hernandez, who will face American Marie Rosendo in the 65-kilogram category, and Hugo Barron, who will face Panamanian Cristofer Filos in the men’s 65-kilogram category.
Another major focus will be on Hugo Padilla, who will fight Canadian Parminder Pannu in the 75-kilogram category, with the possibility of moving closer to qualifying for Lima 2027.
#WorldCup2026 | @CharlieMontero_ continues his journey through Mexico and discovers the incredible friendship and positive energy shared between Japanese fans and Mexican supporters.
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Why is there such a special bond between them?
Find out here on teleSUR English. pic.twitter.com/Tn5dmE83CT
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As SpaceX impacts Ukraine and AI-generated music divides artists and fans, critics are asking what happens when technology has too much control over our lives
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“Nos dois primeiros dias passaram cerca de 2.500 participantes pelo Estádio Municipal de Albufeira, ONDE Experimentaram modalidades individuais e coletivas com técnicos de clubes locais e federações nacionais. Vestiram a farda de bombeiro, viram por dentro veículos da GNR e interagiram com os parceiros nas áreas da ciência, ambiente, natureza, empreendedorismo, cidadania e skills sociais. É isto que os ‘ANT GAMES’ fazem: juntam pessoas e instituições locais, regionais e nacionais e dão acesso inclusivo e multidisciplinar a todas estas crianças e jovens”, afirma André Lima, professor de Educação Física do Agrupamento de Escolas de Albufeira Poente e coordenador geral do projeto.
Mil alunos do 1.º ciclo passaram pelo recinto em cada uma das manhãs de 15 e 16 de outubro. Na tarde de dia 15 juntaram-se 500 alunos dos 2.º e 3.º ciclos e do secundário. Ao terceiro dia, o evento saiu das escolas e abriu-se à comunidade, no Parque de Vale Faro.
A quarta edição tem, uma vez mais, o apoio institucional do Comité Olímpico de Portugal e do IPDJ. Ambas as instituições estiveram presentes, com os programas de Educação Olímpica e Cuida-te. A Decathlon é a parceira desportiva oficial.
Durante os dois primeiros dias, as turmas passaram por um circuito de estações com mais de trinta parceiros: desporto federado, ciência, ambiente, proteção civil, cidadania e jogos de tabuleiro. Os alunos dos cursos profissionais da Escola Secundária de Albufeira integraram a organização, no apoio às turmas e parceiros, receção e bar, e registos multimédia.
“A participação do Comité Olímpico de Portugal nos ‘ANT GAMES’ 2026 realça a importância de proporcionar às crianças e jovens experiências educativas e desportivas que promovam, de forma lúdica e participativa, os Valores Olímpicos da Excelência, Amizade e Respeito. Através de uma atividade que desafiou os participantes a conquistar os cinco Anéis Olímpicos e a construir a sua própria Bandeira Olímpica, foi possível transformar a aprendizagem numa experiência de cooperação, descoberta e espírito de equipa”, diz Rita Nunes, diretora do Departamento de Educação e Memória Olímpica do Comité Olímpico de Portugal.
O Curso Profissional de Técnico/a de Massagem de Estética e Bem-Estar da Escola Secundária de Albufeira levou a massagem das mãos aos mais novos. O Curso Profissional de Apoio Educativo acompanhou os grupos participantes e animaram o evento com pinturas faciais e modelagem de balões.
“As crianças e jovens são convidados a explorar, brincar e participar em experiências diversificadas, que estimulam a autonomia, a criatividade e a confiança”, afirma Sónia Guerreiro, diretora do Curso Profissional de Técnico/a de Massagem de Estética e Bem-Estar.
“Para o Minibasquete do Imortal Basket, estas iniciativas são de extrema importância, pois permitem dar a conhecer aos alunos do 1.º ciclo a modalidade, as dinâmicas do clube e a sua metodologia de trabalho”, argumenta Amândio Amorim, Imortal Basket.
“Foi uma boa experiência ver muitos destes adolescentes aproximarem-se de nós, por sua iniciativa, e praticarem Suporte Básico de Vida. Para os nossos jovens da escolinha também foi uma ótima experiência. Entre pares, a dinâmica flui muito melhor”, afirma Verónica Silva Afonso, dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Albufeira.
“O projeto sQIlls desenvolve atividades para a melhoria das competências pessoais e sociais das crianças e jovens, com vista a mais sucesso escolar e à conclusão dos estudos”, refere Pedro Brazão, Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Albufeira.
“Foi a minha primeira vez no “ANT GAMES” e fiquei rendida. Acredito que os jogos de tabuleiro são muito mais do que momentos de diversão: promovem a atenção, a concentração, a resolução de problemas, o respeito pelas regras e o trabalho em equipa, e falamos de crianças e adultos”, afirma Aurora Coelho, Na Mira jogos de tabuleiro.
O terceiro dia, no Parque de Vale Faro, serviu também de formação em contexto de trabalho para os alunos dos cursos profissionais de Desporto, Ação Educativa, Massagem e Estética, Restauração e Bar e Multimédia.
A edição termina na quarta-feira, 21 de outubro, na Escola Básica da Guia, com turmas do pré-escolar, do 1.º e 2.º ciclos da freguesia e com a creche ‘Tempos de Infância’, da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Albufeira. São vinte estações, entregues por vinte parceiros.
Os ‘ANT GAMES’ 2026 são organizados pelo Agrupamento de Escolas de Albufeira Poente, em coorganização com a Junta de Freguesia de Albufeira e Olhos de Água, a Junta de Freguesia da Guia e a Associação Albufeira Activa.
Caracas, 20 oct (Prensa Latina) El Sistema Económico Latinoamericano y del Caribe (SELA) ratificó en Caracas su compromiso hoy con la integración, la cooperación intrarregional y el desarrollo sostenible de la región, en el aniversario 51 de su constitución.
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Six people were killed in a Russian strike in the settlement of Nova Vodolaha in Kharkiv Oblast, including girls aged 1 and 11. Another 15 people were injured, including seven children, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on 20 October. Russian forces struck a park with a drone while families with children were there, Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs Ivan Vyhivskyi said.
Russian forces continue to attack Ukrainian cities, killing civilians and destroying civilian infrastructure. The Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office has opened a war-crime investigation into the strike. The strike was aimed at people, Yurii Yurchenko, head of a police department in Kharkiv Oblast, said in a comment to Suspilne.
The Russian drone circled the park several times before crashing, Yurchenko said. He said the drone struck a tree near a café, and the blast wave and shrapnel hit people at the establishment. The attack came at around 16:30, the prosecutor’s office said, adding that Russian forces had preliminarily used a Geran-3 drone.
The Russian strike killed three women, aged 28, 34 and 36, a man around 40 years old, and two girls, aged 14 months and 11 years, Syniehubov said in his statement.
The youngest girl, named Anhelina, was born in August 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Her mother, Inna, died in the hospital, he added.
Zelenskyy met with US Senators Richard Blumenthal and Thom Tillis, along with their colleagues from both parties and both chambers of Congress, according to a 19 October post on his social media accounts. During the meeting, he discussed the Russian attack in Kharkiv Oblast and showed lawmakers photographs from the scene, including one of the infant who was killed in a stroller.
“This is how Russia responds to the lifting of sanctions and the easing of pressure,” he said in the post.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs air defense and that no one should think about making money with Russia while it continues its war. He asked that sanctions on Russia stay in place until the killing stops, urged the US to “be strong” and apply Lindsey Graham’s law, and called on Europe to keep supporting Ukraine.
Care home residents were an "afterthought" during the Covid pandemic, the Covid Inquiry has found.
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