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Who is Alyssa Farah Griffin, the rumored new co-host of ‘The View’?

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Post date August 4, 2022
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Conservative political adviser Alyssa Farah Griffin is rumored to be the newest co-host of ABC’s “The View.”

The move has allegedly already caused a rift among the show’s longtime hosts.

Griffin, 33, would be joining Sara Haines, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin for the daytime talk show’s 26th season, which begins in September.

In 2020, Griffin acted as White House director of strategic communications and assistant to the president in the Trump administration. In 2021, she joined CNN as a political commentator.

Her permanent seat at the talk show’s table isn’t official until Thursday when the show said its new member will be revealed. However, “The View” fans — as well as MSNBC’s Tiffany Cross and comedian Wanda Sykes — have already slammed the network for reportedly hiring Griffin.

Then-White House communications director Alyssa Farah talks to reporters following an interview with FOX outside the West Wing on Oct. 9, 2020.

Alyssa Farah Griffin walks with then-Vice President Mike Pence. — Then-White House communications director Alyssa Farah talks to reporters following an interview with FOX outside the West Wing on Oct. 9, 2020.

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Tennis 2022: Australian Daria Saville stuns top seed Jessica Pegula in huge upset at Washington Open

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Post date August 4, 2022
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Australia’s Daria Saville upset top-seeded defending champion Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-4 on Wednesday at the Washington Open.

World No. 88 Saville ripped the seventh-ranked American in hot and humid conditions while Romanian third seed Simona Halep retired with illness down 7-5 2-0 to Anna Kalinskaya.

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“I stayed really composed,” Saville said.

“I managed the energy really well. It was very hot. But I thought it’s hot for everyone so get on with it.”

Saville booked a quarterfinal match against Canadian qualifier Rebecca Marino, who beat Germany’s Andrea Petkovic 6-3 3-6 6-1.

The 28-year-old Russian-born Aussie won her only WTA title at the 2017 Connecticut Open but dispatched Pegula in 98 minutes for her second top-10 win of the year after downing Ons Jabeur at Indian Wells in March.

“Everyone’s attitude is I’m here to win the tournament and I’m no different,” Saville said. “I’m playing really good tennis right now. I’m excited for more.”

Saville fell to 627th in the world rankings after Achilles tendon surgery that sidelined her for most of last year.

Now she is into her third quarter-final of the year after Miami and Guadalajara.

“I’m happy,” Saville said.

“It creates good reputation. Players are going to say, ‘she’s playing well. She has some good wins this year’.

On the men’s side of the draw, Nick Kyrgios defeated Tommy Paul in straight sets to move into the round of 16 and continue his strong form ahead of the US Open.

It wasn’t such good news elsewhere among the Australian contingent in Washington, with Alexei Popyrin and Alex de Minaur losing to Taylor Fritz and Yoshihito Nishioka, respectively.

Ron Johnson suggests Medicare, Social Security be approved on an annual basis

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Post date August 4, 2022
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Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said Wednesday that Social Security and Medicare should be up for congressional approval each year, instead of staying under their current status as federal entitlement programs.

“Social Security and Medicare, if you qualify for the entitlement, you just get it no matter what the cost,” Johnson said in an interview that aired Tuesday on “The Regular Joe Show” podcast.

The Wisconsin senator, who is up for reelection in a highly contested race this fall that will help determine which party holds the majority next year, argued that the mandatory spending status of funding for the federal programs should be switched to discretionary spending “so it’s all evaluated.”

“Our problem in this country is that more than 70 percent of our federal budget, of our federal spending, is all mandatory spending. It’s on automatic pilot. It never — you just don’t do proper oversight. You don’t get in there and fix the programs going bankrupt. It’s just on automatic pilot,” Johnson said.

“As long as things are on automatic pilot, we just continue to pile up debt,” he added.

I have argued that funding for the programs should instead come before Congress for annual approval.

A spokesperson for Johnson’s office told The Hill in a statement Wednesday that the senator “never suggested putting Medicare and Social Security on the chopping block.”

“The Senator’s point was that without fiscal discipline and oversight typically found with discretionary spending, Congress has allowed the guaranteed benefits for programs like Social Security and Medicare to be threatened. This must be addressed by Congress taking its responsibilities seriously to ensure that seniors don’t need to question whether the programs they depend on remain solvent,” the spokesperson said.

Social Security benefits are available to US retirees, and Medicare health insurance is available to citizens who are over the age of 65 or disabled. American workers’ taxes fund the programs, with workers paying into the federal programs. In the case of Social Security, benefits are linked in part to one’s earnings, which help determine a monthly payment.

Democrats quickly pounced on Johnson’s remarks, suggesting the majority party thinks they could hurt Johnson in his reelection bid.

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (DN.Y.) said that Johnson’s comments showed that the programs could be cut by Republicans.

“They’re saying the quiet part out loud. MAGA Republicans want to put Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block,” Schumer wrote, referring to the Trump campaign slogan “Make America Great Again.”

Johnson’s spokesperson pushed back against the majority leader, saying in a statement that “Senator Schumer is lying about what Sen. Johnson said.”

Tags discretionary spending, mandatory spending, Medicaid, Medicare, Ron Johnson, social security

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Michael Lichaa: Twist in DV case as ex-partner fails to show in court

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The former fiancee of Michael Lichaa has refused to show up to court and give evidence – because she is pregnant – as the ex-NRL star fights domestic violence allegations.

The former Cronulla and Canterbury hooker has denied assaulting his former partner Kara Childerhouse during a heated late-night incident in February last year.

The conclusion of the matter was due to be heard at Sutherland Local Court on Thursday and Friday.

Police allege Mr Lichaa, 29, was involved in an argument that prompted concerned neighbors to call police to his Connells Point home in southern Sydney.

The court was told that the incident occurred after Mr Lichaa caught Ms Childerhouse cheating on him with his best mate and former teammate Adam Elliott.

The court was due to hear evidence from Mr Elliott on Thursday.

However, the police prosecution applied for an adjournment after tending to a doctor’s note saying that Ms Childerhouse was pregnant and she claimed she was unfit to give evidence until October 31.

Hours later the court was told that Ms Childerhouse’s mother had arrived at Sutherland Court House and told police that Ms Childerhouse did not want to relive the “trauma” and was worried about the stress of having to give evidence having already twice been in the witness box. .

Ms Childerhouse was in the middle of cross-examination when she failed to show up to court on Thursday.

The prosecution conceded that there was no guarantee that she would show up to court if the hearing – which has already dragged on for nearly nine months – was further pushed back.

“I’ve not heard any information which provides me with any confidence that Ms Childerhouse is likely to attend if granted an adjournment,” magistrate Melissa Humphreys said.

“It would appear Ms Childerhouse no longer wishes to participate in the proceedings.”

Police had attempted to contact her by phone and email and knocked on her door on Thursday; however, she did not respond, the court was told.

Ms Childerhouse has previously given part of her evidence in closed court. Defense barrister James Trevallion applied for all of her testimony from her to be struck out because he had not been able to cross-examine her on key issues.

Ms Childerhouse had claimed that during the incident that Mr Lichaa pushed her, causing her to hit her head against a wall, the court was previously told.

Mr Lichaa has pleaded not guilty to common assault and stalking/intimidate causing fear of physical harm.

He pleaded guilty to the less serious charge of destroying property.

Earlier, Ms Humphreys ruled that a statement given by Ms Childerhouse, in which she retracted the allegations, would be admitted into evidence.

The hearing has now stretched on since late last year – day one of the trial was held in early November last year before it returned to court in March.

The proceedings have so far been concerned with legal arguments about the admissibility of Ms Childerhouse’s statutory declaration in which she said she did not want an AVO taken out on her behalf.

The police prosecution has asked Ms Humphreys to rule it inadmissible after Ms Childerhouse claimed that she was pressured into making it by Mr Lichaa, his parents and solicitor.

However, Ms Humphreys said she could make no finding of impropriety and said it would be included.

The hearing continues on Thursday.

Australia

Parramatta photography captures booming, culturally rich city after severe COVID lockdowns

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After months of being locked down and singled out as a coronavirus danger zone, Western Sydney is facing the difficult challenge of bouncing back.

Workers required permits to leave their local area, the community had nightly 9pm curfews, defense personnel were on the streets helping enforce restrictions, and a targeted police operation roamed the areas known as the LGAs of concern.

Despite four months of tough restrictions, the community’s spirit was not broken, and people returned enthusiastically to public spaces in droves.

Photographer Cherine Fahd discovered this as she embarked on her photography project at the end of the 107-day lockdown.

“I wasn’t sure whether people would want to participate, whether they’d want to come onto the stage that we created and take photographs with me. And it was incredible,” Fahd said.

A man in a blue jumpsuit with flares and mask poses outside a football stadium, a woman in red t-shirt holds sun reflector. — One of the multiple photo shoots was held outside Western Sydney Stadium.(Supplied: Cherine Fahd)

“People were really enthusiastic to be part of something creative.”

Setting up photo booths in Parramatta’s public spaces such as Centenary Square and outside Western Sydney Stadium before an Eels game, Fahd captured a cross-section of the community after shooting for more than eight months.

Photographs from Being Together: Parramatta Yearbook (2021–2022) from the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and Parramatta Artists’ Studios are on display in Parramatta’s Centenary Square.

Like a high school yearbook, locals are invited to find themselves in the public artwork.

Parramatta is one of Sydney’s most diverse neighbourhoods. Fahd said the cultural richness that shone in her work de ella came naturally to the project.

A wall of photos and collages in a public square with deep blue skies. — MCA curator Pedro de Almeida says the work puts art outside the typical gallery environment.(Supplied: Cherine Fahd)

“It’s just the people that came and went on the days that we were shooting,” she said.

“Parramatta is diverse, it always has been.”

MCA curator Pedro de Almeida said works like Fahd’s were able to put community front and center outside the typical gallery environment that art usually resided in.

“Fahd has brought her humor and empathy to this year’s project Being Together: Parramatta Years and engaged with Parramatta’s diverse communities,” Mr de Almeida said.

“The result is a special kind of public yearbook that recognizes many of the individuals that shape Parramatta’s identity and celebrates the connections shared between them.”

A time capsule of a changing city

Pounding jackhammers, whirring drills, and reversing trucks make up the soundscape of Parramatta’s center as the area is being transformed into a concrete jungle metropolis.

Construction workers pose for a photograph on a work site. — Fahd says her aim was to foreground the people against the rapid development of the city.(Supplied: Cherine Fahd)

Major infrastructure projects, such as the Parramatta Square project and Sydney Metro, promise to rival the Sydney CBD and represent the rapid development of the city.

Fahd sought to capture this change in the project, which included a photo shoot on the construction site of 5 Parramatta Square, where the new council chambers will be housed.

“One of my aims as an artist was to foreground the people against that backdrop of development,” she said.

“I think we get lost in the excitement of architecture and building and the people can get lost in that.”

Lord Mayor of Parramatta City Council Donna Davis said the artwork did a great job of capturing this moment in time for the city.

“This artwork is a wonderful representation of our city and its people at a significant moment in time — not only in terms of the pandemic but also with respect to the physical transformation of the CBD,” Ms Davis said.

A woman in red t-shirt and two men pose at an outdoor photo shoot. One man has head leaning on the other guy's shoulder. — Fahd says she was not expecting participants to be so willing to take part.(Supplied: Cherine Fahd)

Beginning of lifelong project

Parramatta Yearbook is likely the beginning of a lifelong project for Fahd, who says she would like to take the concept further afield to other places where a strong sense of community binds people together, particularly through hardship.

Fahd brought up the example of Lismore, which was hit by catastrophic flooding earlier this year.

“You could take it regionally, you could take it overseas, take it into other states and capture various communities,” she said.

“Each community will bring something of themselves and something that’s unique.”

Tags art, cherine fahd, diversity, museum of contemporary art, parmatta, photography, western sydney

Suspect in Highland Park massacre pleads not guilty to 117 charges. Parents say they ‘deeply regret the actions’ of their son

Robert E. Crimo III pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 117 criminal charges stemming from the Highland Park massacre as his parents told reporters they “deeply regret the actions their son had taken.”

The plea was entered by Crimo’s attorney during a brief court hearing in Lake County. Crimo answered “yes” to several questions from Judge Victoria Rossetti on whether he understood the case against him.

Crimo was indicted two weeks ago on the charges accusing him of firing from a rooftop during a Fourth of July parade, killing seven people and wounding 48 others.

They include three counts for each person who died, and counts of attempted murder and aggravated battery for each person wounded that day. Crimo faces natural life in prison if convicted of two or more of the murder charges.

Crimo entered the courtroom shortly before 11 am, his hands shackled to a belt around his waist. He was dressed in a dark blue jump suit and wore a blue surgical mask on his face as he sat next to his attorneys from him. Eight sheriff’s deputies stood facing Crimo.

When the hearing began, Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart called the case, and the judge asked if Crimo has seen the indictment. The judge then read each charge as Crimo sat back in his chair, looking straight ahead.

Crimo’s parents attended the hearing but declined to speak with reporters afterward. An attorney representing them, George Gomez, said the parents are “still devastated by what had occurred on July Fourth.” I have added they “are in shock” at the possibility of a life sentence for their son.

Asked what the parents want to say to the community, Gomez said, “In hindsight, they deeply regret the actions their son had taken. They’re part of the Highland Park community. They’re heartbroken by all those affected by this tragic event. They’re here to express their sorrows.”

Attorney George Gomez (from left); Robert Crimo III's father, Robert Crimo Jr.; mother Denise Pesina; and attorney Sussethe Renteria enter the Lake County courthouse Wednesday. — Attorney George Gomez (from left); Robert Crimo III’s father, Robert Crimo Jr.; mother Denise Pesina; and attorney Sussethe Renteria enter the Lake County courthouse Wednesday.

Rinehart, speaking to reporters after the hearing, would not comment on whether there have been any plea negotiations. While Crimo’s attorney did not ask for a trial, the request can be made later.

“They did not request a trial, I’ll leave it to them” to answer why, Rinehart said. Crimo’s next court date was set for 11 am Nov. 1.

Ashbey Beasley, who was at the parade with her young son, said she attended Wednesday’s hearing “because people from my community cannot be here. They’re not ready. They are broken, living in fear.”

She said she wanted “to be a presence for them, to be able to sit in the courtroom and know the people in my town matter, and that what happened to them matters.”

Beasley said she has faith in the Lake County state’s attorney, and “he will bring down the hammer of justice on this defendant.”

Prosecutors have given no motive for the mass shooting, but during an initial court hearing two days after the shooting, they said Crimo has confessed to firing more than 80 rounds into a crowd of spectators lining the downtown parade route.

Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart speaks Wednesday outside the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan after Robert E. Crimo III's arraignment. — Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart speaks Wednesday outside the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan after Robert E. Crimo III’s arraignment.

On the day of the attack, Crimo dressed in women’s clothing and wore makeup to cover his face tattoos because he feared he would be recognized, prosecutors have said.

Surveillance video allegedly shows Crimo walking down an alley behind a building at the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Second Street and climbing stairs to reach the roof.

Police found 83 shell casings. Paramedics took 52 people to hospitals and five people died at the parade, according to an ambulance report. Two people died later at hospitals.

Despite his disguise, police officers familiar with Crimo identified him in still images taken from surveillance cameras after the shooting, prosecutors said.

Video shows Crimo running down the alley with a bag over his shoulder and dropping a rifle wrapped in a cloth, prosecutors said. Police recovered the weapon within minutes and traced it to Crimo, who had purchased it in 2020 when he was 19.

Crimo went to his mother’s nearby home and took off in her car as police launched a manhunt. He drove to Madison, Wisconsin, where he spotted a group of people and thought about shooting them with a second rifle in the car, authorities have said.

Crimo had about 60 rounds in the car with him, but he apparently felt he hadn’t put enough “thought and research” into opening fire, authorities said.

He turned back, dumped his cellphone in nearby Middleton and was finally spotted that evening in North Chicago, about eight hours after the shooting. He was arrested around 5:30 pm after a brief car chase.

The victims who died are: Katherine Goldstein, 64; Irina McCarthy, 35; Kevin McCarthy, 37; Jackie Sundheim, 63; Stephen Straus, 88, all of Highland Park; Nicolas Toledo, 78, of Morelos, Mexico; and Eduardo Uvaldo, 69, of Waukegan.

Dozens of mourners gather for a vigil in downtown Highland Park, one day after a gunman killed seven people and wounded dozens more at a Fourth of July parade. — Dozens of mourners gather for a vigil near Central Avenue and St. Johns Avenue in downtown Highland Park, one day after a gunman killed seven people and wounded dozens more by firing a semiautomatic rifle from a rooftop into a crowd attending Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade .

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‘What a mess’: Massive pile-up thwarts Vuelta a Burgos sprint finale

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Had you merely cast your eyes over the day’s racing results without watching a kilometre of live coverage, you may have thought upon seeing yet another Jumbo-Visma podium lockout that the Dutch team were simply continuing their run of domination this season at the Vuelta a Burgos .

However, this 1-2-3 was more the result of a horrible crash with 500m to go at the end of stage 2.

David Dekker, fourth in line of the Jumbo-Visma train and the rider the Dutch team were trying to set up for the stage win, fell as the bunch hit a speed bump with the tempo ratcheted up to warp speed as the finish line neared. His fall from him precipitated a mass pile-up behind, so big that the three Jumbo-Visma lead-out men ahead were clear to take the stage win.

Timo Roosen led Edoardo Affini across the line with Chris Harper third.

“It was really hectic already, and we took the front, Affini just pulled full gas and it was an all-out effort,” Timo Roosen said after the finish. “There was some speed bump out of nowhere, I didn’t really see it. I heard something behind me, but I didn’t know what happened. I looked behind me, and I thought it was David, and then I heard he had crashed. I went to the final corner at 250m and just sprinted to the line. Because of the crash, I was there, and I could win.”

Roosen was nevertheless happy with his fourth professional win, despite the circumstances leaving a bit of a sour taste.

“It’s a nice one to have on the palmares, but I hope to have it a different way,” he said. “I heard it was a big crash, I didn’t see anything. It’s not the most beautiful way to win a race.”

“I can say I got my birthday present today,” Matteo Trentin added. “I have no idea how I avoided the crash. Hope all the guys involved are OK! What a mess.”

Bahrain-Victorious’ Santiago Buitrago leads the race with three stages still to come, holding a three-second advantage over Ruben Guerreiro (EF Education EasyPost), Jai Hindley (Bora-Hansgrohe) and Tao Geoghegan Hart (Ineos Grenadiers).

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Bull prices up 20 per cent on last year’s sales despite foot-and-mouth disease threat

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Four farmers leaning on a fence with pamphlets, looking at bulls in a pen.

Bull sales across New South Wales have exceeded expectations despite the looming threat of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

Knowla Livestock, a stud based near Gloucester on the Mid North Coast, sold his top bull for $190,000 — the highest price paid nationally for a bull so far this season.

“It was unbelievable — $40,000 was our top price until this year, so we didn’t only break our own record, we absolutely smashed it,” principal James Laurie said.

The stud sold all of the 82 bulls it put to market for an average price of about $26,500.

Mr Laurie had been concerned sale prices would be adversely affected by the FMD outbreak in Indonesia.

Australia is ramping up biosecurity measures to prevent FMD from crossing the border, which would likely lead to mass culls of infected animals and cause major disruption to the meat and livestock trade.

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) estimates an outbreak could cost the country $80 billion over 10 years.

Mr Laurie said with FMD front of mind for many, he was not sure what kind of demand to expect at the sale.

“There’s a lot of uncertainty in the market at the moment, in both the physical market and from these overseas issues, so we were just thinking that might take the edge off it,” he said.

“But the interest we had that came from a lot further afield than what we’ve ever had before — that probably waylaid those fears.”

A group of smiling people wearing hats pose near a large bull. — The Knowla livestock team’s previous record price for a bull was $40,000.(Supplied: James Laurie)

Prices up to 20 per cent

Auction Plus chief economist Tim McRae said the market had experienced a huge jump in prices for bulls compared with last year.

“For July we saw bull prices average 20 per cent above the same time last year — and prices were pretty high last year,” he said.

“But also the clearance rates [were high]so the number of bulls that have been getting sold per auction was well in the 90 per cent area.”

Mr McRae said the conditions over the last two years and rising cattle prices were behind the results.

“The very good seasonal conditions are enabling producers to make long-term decisions,” he said.

“There’s still pretty good confidence [in the industry]barring some of the recent downturns in the commercial market.

“The outlook for the beef industry is still very good and commercial producers are very keen to make sure the genetics they have help them optimize that in years to come.”

A large group of people milling around in a cattle sale yard. — Industry experts and sellers say people have confidence in the future of the beef industry.(Supplied: James Laurie)

Struan Pearce of Stud Stock Sales agreed that concerns about FMD had not impacted sales.

“People are certainly aware of it,” he said.

“But I suppose they can’t just give up on it and concede defeat, so they’ve just got to keep moving forward, purchasing their bulls and new genetics and keep producing the steers that they’re earning their money from.”

Mr Pearce said prices were strong across the country.

“Geographically there’s been some terrific sales up in Queensland, right through NSW into Victoria and South Australia,” he said.

Three men and three women, all smiling and wearing hats. — The Texas Angus crew saw the average price for their bulls rise by $7,000 on last year’s sale.(Supplied: Texas Angus)

record smashed

Recently at Warialda, NSW, a new record was set for the highest grossing single-vendor sale of sheep or cattle in Australia when Texas Angus stud earned a remarkable $5.8 million for its bull and heifer sale.

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Accused Times Square slasher set free on violent robbery charges days before the attack

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The creep accused of slashing an Asian woman in Times Square with a box-cutter had been arrested for a violent robbery just days before the random attack — but a lax Queens judge let him walk free, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Anthony Evans, 30, was cut loose on supervised release by Judge Denise Johnson on July 27, despite facing second-degree robbery charges for allegedly slugging aa grocery store worker and, in a separate case, swiping a case of beer, according to officials and records.

Prosecutors with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office cited Evans’ being free on a violent felony as part of their argument for why he should be held on $200,000 bail over the Sunday attack, which is being investigated as a possible hate crime.

The judge ended up ordering the suspect held pending a mental evaluation at the arraignment early Wednesday in Manhattan Criminal Court.

Cops say Evans attacked a 59-year-old seamstress pulling a rolling cart on Seventh Avenue and West 42^na Street on Sunday morning — leaving her with 19 stitches on her hand, according to a criminal complaint.

Evans was nabbed on robbery charges. — Anthony Evans was cut loose by Judge Denise Johnson days before the Times Square slashing.

He was arrested two times previously that week. — Evans is accused of slashing an Asian woman in Times Square with a box cutter.

The slashing came only a week after Evans on July 22 allegedly stole a package of noodles from SkyFoods on College Point Boulevard, according to court records.

A manager, who spotted the theft on surveillance footage, followed Evans out of the store and got clocked in the face when he confronted him, the criminal complaint said.

Four days later, Evans allegedly walked into a Walgreens, picked up an 18-pack of Miller Light and strolled out of the store without paying, according to court records. A female employee grabbed the beer from him outside, the complaint said.

He was released after both arrests. — Evans previously was caught on camera stealing from a Walgreens and a SkyFoods.

Evans was arrested July 26 and charged in both cases. He faces charges of second-degree robbery, which is considered a violent felony, as well as Petty Larceny, over the grocery store incident, records showed.

Prosecutors had requested bail be set at $50,000 during his arraignment on July 27, according to a spokesperson for the Queens District Attorney’s Office. But Johnson released Evans without setting monetary bail, according to officials and records.

Both those cases were added until Sept. 22, the DA’s office said.

The entire attack was caught on camera. — In the slashing incident, Evans faces charges of assault, attempted assault and criminal possession of a weapon.

Evans is now facing additional charges of assault, attempted assault and criminal possession of a weapon in the caught-on-video Times Square attack on July 31.

He was seen in the video rushing up to the woman, raising his hand above his head and bringing the apparent box cutter down to her hand, according to court records.

Evans also had two misdemeanor convictions of assault and a robbery for which he was granted youthful offender status.

He is due back in court Aug. 25, according to the Manhattan DA.

Johnson — who was elected in November 2021 — caught heat a few months later when she cut loose a reputed gang member charged in a bar shooting after cops tracked him down to North Carolina, despite even his defense lawyer calling $50,000 bail “appropriate,” The Post reported at the time.

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Will Ashcroft nominated Brisbane Lions under father-son rule, draft rankings

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Will Ashcroft, the son of a triple premiership Lions great and the best player in this year’s AFL draft pool according to many scouts, will join the Brisbane Lions next year.

The Lions on Thursday confirmed they had formally agreed to join the club as a father-son selection at this year’s national draft after officially nominating Brisbane as his preferred destination earlier in the day.

It means Brisbane now gets the opportunity to match a rival club bid on Ashcroft, who’s widely regarded as the Pick 1 favorite for November’s draft.

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One recruiter told foxfooty.com.au Ashcroft “could play AFL this week” as he was on a “different level” to most of this year’s draft class.

Ashcroft’s father is Marcus Ashcroft, who played 318 games with the Lions and was part of the club’s famous three-peat premiership from 2001 to 2003.

He trained with the Lions’ AFL list last summer then played two games with the club’s VFL team in early May. He starred, of course, for the Lions against both Sydney and Coburg, averaging 28 disposals, eight tackles, six inside 50s and five clearances across the two matches.

Will Ashcroft of Vic Metro. Picture: Dylan BurnsSource: Getty Images

Ashcroft has impressed at every level he’s played so far this year, including in the recent AFL Under 18 National Championships. He booted two goals and averaged 33.3 disposals, 15.0 contested possessions, 10.0 clearances, 6.7 tackles and 6.7 inside 50s from his three Vic Metro matches.

The 18-year-old is the hot favorite to claim this year’s Larke Medal – the award given to the best player of the annual carnival — when it’s awarded next month. Recent winners of the honor include Stephen Coniglio, Lachie Whitfield, Dom Sheed, Jack Graham and Sam Walsh – the latter, of which, Ashcroft has been compared to for his elite on-field consistency and leadership, as well as his off-field professionalism of the.

“I can’t wait to join the club and start earning the respect of all the players and coaching staff,” Will Ashcroft said.

“I was lucky enough to do some work with the midfielders last pre-season and I am really looking forward to learning from them and hopefully breaking into that group and seeing what we can become.

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“To be following after dad is a privilege and if I can achieve half of what he did then I would be happy. I am also looking forward to forging my own name.

“I’d like to say a big thanks to Leon Harris (Lions recruiter) he has done heaps of work over the years to support me. And also a huge thanks to my parents and brother and sister for all they have done.”

Lions football boss Danny Daly said it’ll be exciting to see Ashcroft follow in his father’s footsteps.

“Will is one of the most talented young players in the country and to have him choose the Brisbane Lions to start his AFL career is a huge moment for all involved,” Daly said.

Will Ashcroft of the Sandringham Dragons. Picture: Morgan HancockSource: Getty Images

“He has impressed at every level he has played at this year, and like our members, we cannot wait for him to pull on a Brisbane Lions jumper.”

Possibly complicating matters, in a positive way, for the Lions is they have another father-son prospect in first-round calculations, with Jaspa Fletcher – the son of Adrian Fletcher who played 231 games for four clubs including 107 for Brisbane – rising up draft boards following an three strong carnival games for the Allies.

It means the Lions could spend most of this year’s trade period banking selections to match rival club bids on Ashcroft and, possibly, Fletcher. As of July 26, the Lions held Picks 16, 34, 44 (via Port Adelaide) and 70 in the draft, but will need more picks in their arsenal to secure Ashcroft if his name is called at Pick 1.

Ashcroft’s main competitor for the Pick 1 mantle is seen as George Wardlaw – a powerful, competitive and combative inside midfielder that models his game on Melbourne’s Clayton Oliver.

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