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R Kelly’s Battle For Freedom Hits Another Roadblock As Judge Denies Home Detention Request

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R Kelly’s uphill battle to win a reprieve and restart his life outside prison walls suffered a blow after a federal judge dismissed his latest request to be released to home detention. The shamed singer, who is serving a substantial 30-year sentence for offenses linked to the sexual abuse and exploitation of minors, is still locked up as he fights his conviction. Earlier this month, Kelly’s lawyer filed an emergency motion, requesting that the court allow him to serve his time at home.

They wanted him released from prison to serve the rest of his sentence under home detention. However, U.S. District Judge Martha M. Pacold rejected the idea, pointing to continuing reservations about the danger Kelly could still present to the public. In her ruling, Judge Pacold was emphatic, “Kelly has not produced any argument or evidence, much less clear and convincing evidence, challenging finding or indicating that circumstances have changed such that Kelly is no longer a flight risk or a danger to the community.” This comment underscores the court’s position that nothing that has thus far been presented has given the court any reason to change their position as to Kelly’s risk level.

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The fight is far from over, although the home detention request was denied. Kelly’s attorneys are still reviewing a motion for a new trial. This petition is based upon these serious allegations that could rock the ground of his conviction. Kelly contends that a critical witness was paid off to change her story, a move that could undermine the prosecution’s case. And he has leveled a stunning charge that prison officials sought to have another prisoner kill him in return for that prisoner’s custody. If true, these allegations could fundamentally alter the rotation of Kelly’s legal fight.

For now, the judge’s decision has kept Kelly locked up and forced him to wage his legal battle inside a cell. With no end in sight, the never-ending series of events adds another strange chapter to the long and strange post-music career of one of the most controversial men in the music industry in recent memory and constantly reminds us that though there’s been some justice for the time being, the saga has reached no end but more justice. Whether Kelly’s motion for a new trial will get any traction is yet to be seen, but his battle for freedom is far from over.

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Snoop Dogg Wants To Pay Someone $10,000 A Month To Eat Ice Cream

Snoop Dogg in Hollywood, California, 2019
Photo: Glenn Francis / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Snoop Dogg has had a lot of job titles over the years, but “official ice cream taster” wasn’t one of them until now — and he’s hiring someone else to fill it. His company Dr. Bombay just opened applications for the role, and it pays $10,000 a month.

The gig is fully remote and open to anyone on the planet, which Snoop announced himself in a video that’s exactly as laid-back as you’d expect. “I love the paper, but not the paperwork,” he said, explaining that HR firm Deel is handling the logistics while he handles, presumably, the ice cream.

The actual job is less “sit around and eat pints all day” and more part-time cultural scout. Whoever gets it will track flavor and food trends around the world, report back on what people are eating and talking about, and work directly with Dr. Bombay’s in-house flavor lead to help shape what the brand does next. It’s a three-month contractor role, and Snoop’s team says they’re actively looking outside the usual resume pile — creators and non-traditional applicants welcome.

Dr. Bombay itself leans nostalgic, with flavors like Long Beach Fruit Cart, Sticky Caramel Apple Pie, and Peanut Butter Jelly Time already sitting on shelves at Walmart and moving through DoorDash and Instacart. Somewhere out there is one very lucky applicant about to get paid five figures a month to have opinions about ice cream, and honestly, good for them.

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Content Creator Appeals to Nigerian Police Over Alleged Harassment and Blackmail by Former Partner, Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale

Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

A Nigerian content creator has appealed to the relevant Nigerian authorities for intervention following allegations of persistent harassment, unwanted communication and blackmail by her former partner, Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale, whom she says is from Benin City.

Reported individual: Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale

According to the complainant, she and Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale were in a relationship for approximately four years before she decided to end the relationship following what she described as painful and distressing experiences during the relationship.

She alleges that since ending the relationship, Abgonghale has continued attempting to contact her despite her efforts to cut off communication. According to her account, even after blocking him, he allegedly continued reaching out through her family members and friends.

The content creator further alleges that Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale has repeatedly called her and addressed her using inappropriate and insulting names. She also told the Honk Magazine team that he allegedly contacted her mother and insulted her over matters concerning her daughter.

During a meeting with the Honk Magazine team, the complainant became emotional and cried while recounting her experience. She said the continued situation has affected her peace of mind and that she has struggled emotionally since the relationship ended.

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Honk Magazine Calls for Official Investigation

Honk Magazine is bringing the matter to public attention because the complainant says she wants the appropriate authorities to intervene.

We are therefore calling on the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) and other relevant authorities to investigate the allegations involving Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale, examine the evidence available, and determine whether any criminal offence has occurred.

The complainant has provided identifying information concerning the individual, including his reported date of birth, which can be supplied directly to law enforcement for investigative purposes.

Honk Magazine emphasizes that the allegations in this report have not been established as fact by a court or law-enforcement agency. The purpose of this report is to bring the complainant’s concerns to the attention of the appropriate authorities and encourage a proper investigation.

We also urge members of the public not to threaten, harass, confront or take the law into their own hands against Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale. Any relevant information or evidence should be submitted directly to law enforcement.

If you are an authority reviewing this report, Honk Magazine is appealing for this complaint to be properly documented and investigated.

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Reported individual: Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale
Reported location: Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Reported Individual uses these phone numbers: 07063041088, 08117042690, 08119078335
Nature of complaint: Alleged harassment, persistent unwanted contact, intimidation/blackmail, and cyber-related harassment following the end of a relationship.

If you are just coming across this post. please share and report this to the police in Nigeria so they can investigate him.

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