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Former Florida art museum director involved in Basquiat forged painting probe has died

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www.clickorlando.com – Mike Schneider, Associated Press – 2025-01-22 13:11:00

SUMMARY: Aaron De Groft, former executive director of the Orlando Museum of Art, has died at 59 after a brief illness. His tenure ended amid controversy following an FBI raid in 2022 related to an art fraud investigation involving forged Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings. De Groft had insisted on the legitimacy of these artworks, which were found in a storage unit years after Basquiat’s death. The museum has faced lawsuits alleging fraud and breach of contract linked to the exhibit. De Groft’s death is noted with condolences from the museum, highlighting his survival by his wife and two children.

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Absolutely Not – Pope Leo XIV

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www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2025-05-16 21:50:25

SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV is set to celebrate his first mass as pope, and the author reflects on his connection to him. Both grew up in Chicago and share a love for the White Sox. The pope’s diverse background, with ties to Chicago, Haiti, France, Italy, and Spain, makes him relatable to many. His ability to connect with people from various cultures and languages is highlighted. The author likens the pope’s widespread appeal to a racial draft sketch from the Dave Chappelle show, seeing his unifying presence as a hopeful sign of faith and potential for peace, exemplified by his offer of the Vatican as a neutral space for Russia and Ukraine.

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CBS News Miami’s Jim Berry raps about Pope Leo XIV in ohis Absolutely Not segment this week.

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Musician charged with Chris Brown in alleged London nightclub assault

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www.clickorlando.com – Brian Melley, Associated Press – 2025-05-17 04:13:00

SUMMARY: Chris Brown and fellow musician Omolulu Akinlolu, known as “Hoody Baby,” face charges in connection with an alleged assault on music producer Abe Diaw at a London nightclub in 2023. Akinlolu, 38, was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and is due in court in Manchester. Brown, 36, was jailed without bail on the same charge and is set to appear in Southwark Crown Court on June 13, the third day of his world tour. The attack, which occurred at Tape nightclub, was captured on surveillance footage. Brown, known for hits like “Run It” and “Kiss Kiss,” did not enter a plea.

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Families respond to FL Governor’s plans to veto ‘free kill’ bill

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www.abcactionnews.com – Katie LaGrone – 2025-05-16 15:21:00

SUMMARY: Families in Florida have long fought to repeal the state’s 35-year-old Wrongful Death Act, which prevents suing for non-economic damages if an unmarried loved one aged 25 or older dies due to medical negligence. Advocates like Sabrina Davis and Cindy Jenkins, who lost family members under such circumstances, sought justice but faced setbacks despite legislative support for repeal. Governor Ron DeSantis plans to veto the bill, citing concerns over increased lawsuits, malpractice premiums, and healthcare costs. Lawmakers overwhelmingly approved repeal, but overriding the expected veto requires a two-thirds majority, which has yet to be attempted, leaving families uncertain about future efforts.

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