Nicola Peltz, the wife of Brooklyn Beckham, is reportedly bringing legal action against a grooming business in New York, alleging that Jony Ceballos, the owner, caused the deaths of two of her dogs.
Nicola Peltz escalates legal fight against NYC dog groomers over pet deaths(Image: BANG Showbiz.)
Actress and heiress Nicola Peltz is accusing a New York pet grooming company of negligence in the deaths of two of her beloved dogs. She alleges that the same groomer who handled her chihuahua Nala – who died shortly after an appointment – is also responsible for the 2021 death of her French bulldog Frankie.
Before their grooming sessions with HoundSpa LLC and Jony Ceballos, Peltz, 30, claims their dogs were healthy. She calls Ceballos’ actions “intentional and malicious abuse of dogs,” claiming Nala was a “healthy, happy dog” who came home “in severe physical distress.”
Nala’s veterinary records revealed neurological issues and fluid in her lungs. She had chest pulsations, hyperventilation, and a pulsing, water-filled lungs, and hyperventilation, according to Nicola. Nicola was left emotionally devastated by the pup’s death hours later.
Her other dog, Angel, is now screaming and shaking when left alone, according to her lawsuit, which was filed last year.
Nicola lost her beloved dog Nala, just weeks after her grandmother, whom she calls Naunni died(Image: Nicola Peltz Beckham / Instagram )
Peltz claims that after Ceballos grooming Frankie, she realized she had also experienced trauma symptoms before Nala’s passing.
Frankie stumbling repeatedly as though he had been sedated after returning from his grooming with Ceballos. After that, he was later discovered that there was fluid in his brain, and some of it started to collapse, necessitating eye removal before he passed away months later. “Nicola cried and gave her dog; she never had any suspicions that someone tasked with taking care of her dog might have hurt him.”
Despite being repeatedly warned, Nicola also accuses the groomer of mistreating her brother’s dog, Banksy. She claimed that “he clearly frustrated me” and “hurt the conversation.” After that, Banksy said his eyes were “red and irritated, and had pus coming out of them.”
Nicola Peltz has been left devastated at the passing of her dog, Nala(Image: Instagram/Nicola Peltz)
Despite complaints, no action was taken by HoundSpa’s owner, Deborah Gittleman. Now, according to Mail Online, Nicola has hired celebrity attorney Marty Singer – dubbed “Mad Dog” in Hollywood – to take the case to court.
The New York Supreme Court has mandated that both parties turn over important documents, including those relating to Nala’s necropsy and the company’s insurance policies. Before October 30th, Nicola must make an appearance for a deposition.
Similar concerns are expressed in online reviews. One dog-owner allegedly told her dog to “don’t put your dogs in a dangerous situation and use them.”
Another reviewer claimed that Johnny [sic] would “shake when they saw her dogs,” and that he emitted a “bad vibe” from her dogs. She also made note of HoundSpa’s previous location, Northwind Kennels’ parking lot, where its owner was detained multiple times for animal cruelty.
Nicola and Brooklyn live with their five dogs, Nicola previously posed with their dog Frankie who died(Image: nicolaannepeltz /Instagram)
Another disturbing customer claim is made in Peltz’s lawsuit: “Jonny… mishandled the puppy (in front of several witnesses) in such a horrific manner that the pup peed as he grabbed them”! The customer claimed that “the poor pup has been traumatized just seeing the van” and that “all] the puppy’s] desensitization training has been replaced by trauma.”
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After receiving numerous customer complaints about his mistreatment and animal abuse, Gittleman “should never have allowed Ceballos to continue grooming pets,” Peltz claimed in the lawsuit.
The Mirror has approached Nicola’s representatives and a spokesperson for HoundSpa LLC and groomer Jony Ceballos for comment on this story.
Egyptian fans are encouraged to watch the CAF Champions League final second leg against South African champion Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday in Cairo, according to Pyramids coach Krunoslav Jurcic.
While Pyramids have a few thousand supporters, Al Ahly and Zamalek, two other Egyptian clubs, can draw a capacity crowd of 73 000 people to the stadium.
As Pyramids prepare to win their first African title, the 55-year-old former Croatia midfielder said, “We are almost alone, we deserve support, we are representing Egypt.”
After losing to Sundowns in a 1-1 first-leg draw last weekend, Pyramids have changed from underdogs to light favorites.
With only 37 seconds left, Sundowns had a late lead over Brazilian Lucas Ribeiro.
A 0-0 draw at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo will give Pyramids the title, but Europe has eliminated the away-goal rule in club competitions. However, Africa continues to use it.
After 90 minutes, Sundowns would be declared champions again, just one more goal away, while a score draw and penalties would be used to end the game.
A remarkable rise for a club that is funded by Saudi and, more recently, Emirati petrodollars would be capitulated by winning the first African club competition at the second attempt.
The club, which was founded in 2008 as Al Assiouty, relocated to Cairo ten years later, changed its name, and attracted some of the top talent from both Egypt and Africa.
While Mohamed Chibi and El Karti, the majority of the team is made up of Egyptians, Fiston Mayele, a star of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Burkinabe Blati Toure and Mohamed Chibi, both started in Pretoria.
Jurcic, who had a Sundowns side made up of South American stars like Ribeiro and Marcelo Allende, favors an offensive approach.
I Want to Give Them a Chance: Home-Based Players Have Quality, Eric Chelle.
‘Heroes’
On May 24, 2025, Pyramids Football Club and the Mamelodi Sundowns play their first game of the CAF Champions League final football match at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld Stadium. (Photo by Phill Magakoe/AFP)
“The players gave a damn about their outstanding performance,” the player said. He claimed that Sundowns are a much more knowledgeable Champions League team.
Sundowns are in the annual competition for the 18th time, and they have only lost once in the process since losing to Zamalek in the 2016 title decider.
Pyramids made its Champions League debut last year, but they lost in their final group game to lose just one of their six matches. They did draw at Sundowns before losing to the Pretoria outfit with a 1-0 victory.
Jurcic, who came to Pyramids after winning the previous Champions League campaign, admits to feeling anxious ahead of the return game because “we have not won anything yet.”
When Pyramids defeated Ceramica Cleopatra 5-1 on Wednesday, Pyramids made up the majority of their first choices, but they had to settle for second place in the Egyptian Premier League behind Al Ahly.
They now want to win both the CAF Champions League and the FA Cup in Egypt. On June 5, they will face Zamalek in the final of the domestic knockout competition.
After his previous club, Esperance of Tunisia, lost to Ahly last year, Portuguese coach Miguel Cardoso wants to avoid losing to the Sundowns in the Champions League final.
Because the trophy’s fate is uncertain, we need to have mental strength. He told reporters, “We must show the greater desire.”
“Heroes emerge in challenging circumstances. The 53-year-old hired by Sundowns in December said it is simple to become a hero in favorable circumstances.
Sundowns has wealthy backers, just like Pyramids. Patrice Motsepe, president of Confederation of African Football, owns the club, and Tlhopie, his oldest son, oversees it.
They just won their eighth straight league title, but they are the ones who want the Champions League. They are the dominant force in South Africa.
Unless the Israeli government responds to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that his country may “apply sanctions” against Israelis.
Macron said that the international community could not continue to be passive as Gaza’s Palestinians struggle to solve their hunger crisis during a visit to Singapore on Friday. The comments underscore the growing international pressure on Israel, which has imposed a three-month blockade of the Palestinian enclave with aid agencies’ warnings of famine.
At a joint press conference with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Macron said, “The humanitarian blockade is creating a situation that is untenable on the ground.”
We will have to “harden our collective position” if there is no action in the upcoming hours and days in accordance with the humanitarian situation, he continued, suggesting that France might consider imposing sanctions on Israeli settlers.
On May 30, 2025, Emmanuel Macron, president of France, meets with Lawrence Wong, prime minister of Singapore, for a press conference in Singapore. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP) (AFP)
Israel recently stated that it would allow “minimal” supplies of food and medicine into Gaza, where it continues to launch a fierce military assault, under international pressure.
Looting and violence have been accompanied by the trickle of aid entering the strip, which is now under the control of a new NGO supported by Israel and the United States.
Macron urged people to reject the notion that Israel upholds human rights in his remarks.
However, he continued, “I still hope that Israel’s government will change its mind and that we will finally receive a humanitarian response.”
The French leader added that establishment of a Palestinian state would have to be conditioned on a number of factors, including the fact that it was “not only a moral duty, but also a political necessity.”
His remarks came after Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Israeli President Subianto publicly denounced any Israeli plans to annex Gaza or expel its population.
Paris is attempting to spread the idea of a conditional recognition of Palestinian statehood, which would, among other things, necessitate Hamas’ demilitarization.
Prior to a UN conference that France and Saudi Arabia are hosting between June 17 and 20, French officials are considering whether to lay out the conditions for a Palestinian state while protecting Israel’s security.
Some diplomats and experts contend that this would irritate Israel and cause deeper divisions in the West.
imminent starvation
The humanitarian crisis persists despite the Israeli blockade, which has allowed some aid to flow into Gaza. One in five people is reportedly facing starvation, according to experts.
On Thursday, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a private initiative with the support of the US and Israel, expanded its relief efforts. However, the organization’s efforts have been widely denounced by the UN and other organizations as being insufficient, poorly managed, and not upholding humanitarian standards.
As a result of the overwhelming hunger of the population and the overreach of security forces at distribution points, GHF centers have turned into places of chaos, violence, and desperation.
A Palestinian man was shot at a facility in Khan Younis, the southern Gaza Strip, on May 29, 2025. [Abdel Kareem Hana/AP]
As they attempted to reach a GHF-established aid distribution point, an Al Jazeera correspondent in Gaza reported on Friday that several people were hurt by Israeli army gunfire in the city’s center.
If permitted access, UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, announced on Friday that it was prepared to deliver supplies from its Amman warehouses, which are only a few hours’ drive from Gaza, including food parcels, hygiene kits, and medical supplies.
The US has proposed a new plan, and negotiations over a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian-armed group Hamas are ongoing.
Hamas claims that the proposal is “still being discussed,” but in its current form it would only lead to “the continuation of killing and famine” in Gaza.
Beginning on June 4, an estimated 1.8 million Muslims will prepare to perform the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
The Hajj is the largest annual gathering of Muslims from all over the world and a once-in-a-lifetime journey for many.
We provide answers to 10 frequently asked questions about the Hajj in this visual explanation, along with explanations for its significance, rituals, and preparations.
1. What is the Hajj?
The fifth and final pillar of Islam, along with the Shahada, five daily prayers, mandatory charity (zakat), and fasting during Ramadan, is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
The word “h-j-j,” which means “entrancing a journey” or “setting out for a certain purpose,” is the Arabic equivalent of “h-j-j.”
It is obligatory once in a lifetime for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially able to undertake the journey.
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2. When is the Hajj performed?
The eighth and thirteenth month of the Islamic calendar, Dhul-Hijjah, or the 12th and final month, perform the Hajj. The Ramadan ends about 70 days later, but the timing may change depending on the lunar cycle.
In 2025, the Hajj will take place from June 4 to June 9, but many start arriving in the days and weeks ahead to prepare for the journey.
The Hajj falls 10 to 12 days earlier in the Gregorian calendar each year because the Islamic calendar has a 29 or 30 day lunar cycle. Notable is that this year marks the last time the Hajj will fall during Mecca’s hottest summertime temperatures for 16 years.
3. The Hajj is performed by Muslims for what reason?
According to the Muslim holy book, the Quran, the Hajj is a direct commandment from Allah (God).
It was affirmed during Prophet Muhammad’s “farewell pilgrimage” in 632 AD, in the 10th year of the Islamic calendar.
According to Islamic tradition, the Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) and his son Ishmaeel (Ismaeel) built the Kaaba, a stone structure with black silk at the center of Mecca’s Grand Mosque, under God’s direction. The Hajj, which was first instituted as a divine ritual, was founded in this context.
Prospective pilgrims perform prayer at the Masjid al-Haram during their Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on June 23, 2023]Ashraf Amra/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images]
The journey is spiritual, and it is thought that Muslims can ask for forgiveness, purify their souls, and demonstrate their obedience to God. The Quran contains the word “Hajj” 12 times, with one chapter having its own name.
Hajj also serves as a reminder of the Day of Judgement, and by performing it, Muslims follow the example of Prophet Abraham and his family, whose actions are commemorated during the pilgrimage rituals. In the end, it serves as a means of renforcing one’s faith while fulfilling a fundamental religious obligation.
4. How long does the Hajj last?
Depending on how it is performed, the Hajj lasts five to six days. Many pilgrims travel to Mina, a desert valley located 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Mecca, where they spend the night to prepare for the rituals of the day’s festivities, which start on the eighth day of Dhul-Hijjah, known as Tarwiyah.
It ends with Tashreeq days, where pilgrims return to Mina for the symbolic stoning of the Devil at a site called Jamarat, after which they perform final rituals to symbolise the end of the Hajj. Some people may end their rites on the 12th, while others will continue until the 13th.
Muslim pilgrims observe the annual Hajj in Mecca on September 27, 2014, around the holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque.
5. What distinguishes the Hajj from the Umrah?
Umrah is a suggested shorter and simpler pilgrimage that Muslims can take any time of the year, in contrast to the Hajj, which is only required of all able-bodied Muslims once in their lives.
The graphic below shows some of the key differences between the Hajj and Umrah:
6. What significant rituals are observed by Muslims during the Hajj?
Muslims perform many rites and rituals during the days of the Hajj, which can be explained in the following steps.
DAY 1
Ihram – Embracing the niyah or intention to perform the Hajj, wearing particular clothing (two unstitched clothes for men and modest attire for women), and adhering to prescribed conduct is both a physical and spiritual condition. This ritual must occur before entering Mecca, either in the pilgrim’s home country or at one of the designated locations on Mecca’s outskirts.
Arrival Tawaf: Many pilgrims circumnavigate the Kaaba seven times in the counterclockwise direction after arriving in Mecca in Ihram. This represents the One God’s worship in unity. Pilgrims can then perform the sa’i, a ritual of walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa, located within the Masjid al-Haram.
Mina – Pilgrims travel to Mina, which is located about 8 kilometers (5 miles) east of the Kaaba, where they will spend the night in reflection and prayer. Due to the enormous number of white tents that shelter the millions of pilgrims, Mina is renowned as the “city of tents.”
DAY 2
Day of the Hajj – Pilgrims arrive early on the Arafah plains, which are located about 15 kilometers (9 miles) away from Mina, on the second day of the Hajj. From noon until sunset, they spend the afternoon praying and repenting in wuquf (standing). Arafah is the most important ritual of Hajj. On this day, Muslims around the world are urged to fast.
After sunset, pilgrims travel to Muzdalifah, which is located 9 kilometers (5 miles) away, where they perform the Maghrib and Isha prayers before gathering pebbles for the ritual the following day. There they spend the night under the open sky.
DAY 3
Muslims from all over the world observe the Eid al-Adha, or sacrifice celebration, on this day.
Rami al-Jamarah al-Kubra (stoning the largest pillar) – Pilgrims return to Mina where they throw seven pebbles at the largest of three stone pillars. This ritual represents the devil’s rejection of Satan’s demons and symbolizes his stoning.
Qurbani (animal sacrifice): Pilgrims or their representatives offer an animal sacrifice in honor of Abraham’s willingness to give his son to God in service of his sacrifice.
Halq or Taqsir (shaving or trimming hair) – Men shave or trim their heads and women cut a small portion of hair. This represents the renewal of the soul.
Sa’i and Tawaf al-Ifadah (main Tawaf): Pilgrims make their way back to Mecca to perform Tawaf, followed by Sa’i.
DAYS 4 and 5
Mina – Pilgrims visit Mina and perform Rami (stoning) of each of the three stone pillars daily.
DAY 6 (optional)
Mina – Pilgrims who remain for an extra day repeat the stoning ritual at all three pillars.
Tawaf’s farewells
A final Tawaf, or “farewell tawaf,” is performed by pilgrims around the Kaaba before leaving Mecca, evoking a spiritual farewell.
Pilgrims leave after offering prayers outside the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on June 14, 2024]Rafiq Maqbool/AP Photo]
7. What varieties of the Hajj are there?
There are three types of Hajj to facilitate the pilgrimage for Muslims from different locations and abilities:
The most prevalent type of Hajj is Hajj al-Tamattu (the “eased”) Hajj, particularly for foreign pilgrims or those who reside outside Mecca. In this type of Hajj, pilgrims first perform Umrah, leave Ihram, and then enter Ihram again to perform the holy oath. For those performing Hajj al-Tamattu, sacrificing an animal is obligatory, unless one is unable to afford it, in which case fasting is required instead.
Similar to Tamattu, pilgrims combine Umrah and Hajj in Hajj al-Qiran without leaving Ihram. Both rites keep pilgrims in Ihram. Sacrificing an animal is also required for those who can afford it.
Hajj al-Ifrad (Hajj alone) – It is intended for pilgrims who do the Hajj alone without combining it with Umrah. Residents of Mecca typically perform this style. This form of Hajj does not require the sacrifice of an animal, though it can be performed voluntarily.
On June 15, 2024, Muslim pilgrims gather at the top of the rocky mountain known as the Mountain of Mercy on the Plain of Arafat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage near Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
8. What is not permitted during the Hajj?
The Hajj’s etiquette forbids a number of other things that are permitted in Islam, including cursing, arguing, hunting, shaving, or cutting hair and nails, organizing or getting married, wearing sewn clothing (for men), covering the head (for women), and covering the face (for women).
There are typically specific steps and steps to take in order to rectify a pilgrim’s situation if they unintentionally or unintentionally violate anything during the Hajj. This often involves repentance, as well as making up for the mistake by offering charity or an animal sacrifice.
9. What should a Hajj pack?
Packing for the Hajj requires careful planning to ensure you have everything you need without overloading. A practical list of items to pack before traveling is provided in the image below.
10. How do Muslims mark the end of the Hajj?
Eid al-Adha, which is observed on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah and lasts for three days in many nations, marks the conclusion of the Hajj.
On August 21, 2018, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Muslim pilgrims observe the Tawaf, a Muslim circumambulating the Kaaba, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
The day begins with a special prayer shortly after sunrise, as Muslims gather in mosques or open areas wearing their finest clothes. Sharing meals, exchanging gifts, and making visits to family and friends is the order of the day. Commonly exchanged is the greeting “Eid Mubarak,” which means “Blessed Eid.”
Eid al-Adha also involves the ritual of animal sacrifice, known as Qurbani. The meat is divided into three categories: one for the family, one for relatives and friends, and one for those in need, according to Muslims who are able to do so. It is sacrificed for a sheep, goat, cow, or camel.
According to a recent study, about half of the world’s population has experienced an additional month of extreme heat as a result of human-caused climate change.
According to the report (pdf) from World Weather Attribution, Climate Central, and the Red Cross, the extreme heat caused deaths and illnesses, damaged agricultural crops, and stretched the country’s healthcare systems.
Researchers examined weather data from May 1, 2024 through May 1, 2025 to highlight the dangers of extreme heat, which is defined as temperatures exceeding 90% of those recorded at a given location between 1991 and 2020.
According to the study, at least 30 days of extreme heat were experienced by at least 4 billion people, or 49 percent of the global population. During the same time period, 67 extreme heat events were discovered, according to the report.
Heat is arguably the deadliest extreme event, according to the report, though floods and cyclones frequently dominate headlines.
Experts claim that extreme heat-related deaths are frequently underreported or mischaracterized. One of the report’s authors, Friederike Otto, associate professor of climate science at Imperial College London, claimed that heat waves are silent killers.
People don’t pass away in a heatwave on the street; instead, they are simply not seen. Either way, they either pass away in hospitals or poorly insulated homes.
Heatwaves will affect more people, he added, with each barrel of oil burned, each tonne of carbon dioxide released, and each fraction of a degree of warming.
According to the study, the Caribbean region experienced some of the highest extreme heat days, with the island of Aruba recording 187 of them, or 142 days more than normal without climate change.
Extreme heat is most prevalent in low-income communities and vulnerable populations, including older people and those with medical conditions.
Without climate change, the report claims that the extreme heat events that took place in Central Asia in March, South Sudan in February, and the Mediterranean in July would not have been possible.
In Morocco, the temperature reached 118 degrees Fahrenheit (48 degrees Celsius) in July, which caused at least 21 fatalities.
In a statement attributed to the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Center, Roop Singh, head of urban and attribution, claimed that people are noticing that the temperature is rising without any direct correlation with climate change.
To address the growing challenge, Singh said, “We need to quickly scale our responses to heat by better early warning systems, heat action plans, and long-term planning for heat in urban areas.”
Without eliminating fossil fuels, the researchers predicted that heatwaves would continue to grow more frequent and severe.
Russell Brand has entered a not-guilty plea to rape, sexual assault, and other indecent assault charges today.
The comedian and actor, 49, is currently scheduled to stand trial for four to five weeks in June of next year for allegedly attacking four different women, including one rape allegation, one adulterous assault allegation, one oral rape allegation, and two additional sexual assault counts.
Before being granted conditional bail during a ten-minute hearing at Southwark Crown Court, Brand only spoke to offer each not-guilty plea to each of the five charges and confirm his name.
He walked into the court building carrying a small black book shortly before 10am while being surrounded by dozens of reporters, photographers, and police officers.
Before entering his plea, Brand was photographed entering court (AP).
Brand, who was dressed in tight, dark pants, a shirt with an open neck, and dark sunglasses before entering the dock, is being represented by barrister Ian Winter, KC, whose website describes him as a “highly sought-after criminal specialist with a special emphasis on fraud and financial crime.”
His father Ron, who sat on the front row of the public gallery, sat with Brand, who was accused of the crimes by post last month, in court today.
At the end of the hearing, the star slowly left the courtroom and thanked an usher for his efforts.
Russell Brand entered the court today wearing a grey striped shirt with a few buttons missing (Getty Images).
Brand, who turns 50 next Wednesday, was charged with the crimes last month by post. Prosecutors Suki Dhadda gave a brief summary of the case against him at a previous hearing on May 2.
Westminster Magistrates Court heard that the TV star allegedly attacked the first accuser at a hotel in Bournemouth, Dorset, in a court hearing earlier this month. In a television station’s alleged 2001 incident, he also allegedly tried to drag a second woman’s forearm into a male toilet.
Police officers were waiting for Brand’s arrival outside the court (Jordan Peck/Getty Images)
A TV worker who met Brand in London’s Soho in 2004 is the third accuser. A radio producer who met Brand while he was presenting Channel 4’s Big Brother’s Big Mouth in 2004 and allegedly had an inappropriate sexual encounter with Brand while they were working on the program on the network 4’s Big Brother’s Big Mouth.
Before becoming a stand-up comedian, Brand, who has lived in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, with his wife Laura Gallacher and their three children, was born in Essex. Later, he transitioned to hosting and presenting TV and radio programs for a variety of channels, including the BBC and Channel 4.
In the 2000s and 2010s, Brand was one of Britain’s biggest stars and presented the NME, MTV, and Brit awards (WireImage).
Before appearing in a number of Hollywood films, including Get Him to the Greek, he hosted Big Brother’s Big Mouth, a spin-off of the popular television program Big Brother, as well as the NME, MTV, and Brit Awards ceremonies. The born-again Christian has since resurrected as an “anti-woke” political podcaster, amassing millions of online followers on the Rumble online video platform.
In September 2023, the Sunday Times, the Times, and Channel 4’s Dispatches conducted an investigation that turned up numerous serious allegations against him.
In a video that was shot in Florida last month, Brand made an outcry against the accusations (INSTAGRAM).
The Metropolitan Police Service then revealed that Brand had been charged in April. Brand stated in a video in April that he had never engaged in non-consensual activity and was grateful for the opportunity to defend the charges in court after the Met and the Crown Prosecution Service made the announcement.
He wrote to his 11.3 million followers on X, a prior version of Twitter, that he was a drug addict, sex addict, and impoverished, but what I never was was a rapist. I’ve never engaged in “unconsensual acts.”
Because of my unwavering innocence, he continued, “I’m absolutely open to and welcome the opportunity to defend myself.”
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