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Montia Sabbag, the woman seen on stills of a sexually provocative video with Kevin Hart, is reportedly working with the comedian, through their lawyers, to find the person extorting them both.

Sabbag's lawyer, Lisa Bloom, confirmed that she has been in contact with Hart's lawyer and that they are on the same side in the investigation.

- Cop who wrongfully slammed tennis pro James Blake to the ground now suing him -

"Right after the weekend in Las Vegas I think they had some contact, but since the extortionist came out with these images, it's all been through attorneys," Bloom said. "I've spoken to Kevin's attorney and established a friendly relationship. We're on the same side, he agrees, and there doesn't need to be any hostility or animosity. Let's just catch the criminal who did this."

Bloom continued that Sabbag is being treated as a victim in the case, as neither Sabbag nor Hart were aware that they were being filmed during their sexual encounter, and both are being extorted over the incident.

"They clearly are treating her as a crime victim and not as a suspect, which is appropriate," Bloom said. "They are also taking the case very seriously - they were very respectful to us and we were very respectful to them."

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Kevin Hart's mistress working with him and police to find suspect in extortion case

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Montia Sabbag, the woman seen on stills of a sexually provocative video with Kevin Hart, is reportedly working with the comedian, through their lawyers, to find the person extorting them both. Sabbag's lawyer, Lisa Bloom, confirmed that she has been in contact with Hart's lawyer and that they are on the same side in the investigation.

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The action of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art.

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Diane Shima Rwigara, critic of Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has been charged with inciting insurrection and forgery after she was barred from challenging him in last August elections.

Rwandan public prosecutor's spokesman Faustin Nkusi said Rwigara's mother Adeline and sister Anne have also been charged with incitement, "discrimination and sectarianism".

35-year-old accountant Diane Shima Rwigara, has repeatedly accused Kagame of stifling dissent and criticised his Rwandan Patriotic Front's near total hold on power since it fought its way to power,

ending a genocide in 1994. Kagame won the August election with 98.8 percent of the vote to secure a third term in office.

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Diane Shima Rwigara, critic of Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has been charged with inciting insurrection and forgery after she was barred from challenging him in last August elections. Rwandan public prosecutor's spokesman Faustin Nkusi said Rwigara's mother Adeline and sister Anne have also been charged with incitement, "discrimination and sectarianism".

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The action of robbing a person or place.

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WATERLOO -- A Waterloo man told police he was robbed at gunpoint by a group of teens Wednesday night.

Mark Capers, 47, told police he encountered the group of six in the area of Western Avenue and Belmont Street around 8 p.m. Wednesday. Two of the suspects had handguns and demanded money, and Capers turned over $500 in cash and other items.

No injuries were reported.

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WATERLOO -- A Waterloo man told police he was robbed at gunpoint by a group of teens Wednesday night. Mark Capers, 47, told police he encountered the group of six in the area of Western Avenue and Belmont Street around 8 p.m. Wednesday.

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Entry into a building illegally with intent to commit a crime, especially theft.

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Police said a man accidentally shot himself in the leg during an attempted burglary at a Fort Worth home Friday morning.

Fort Worth police said three men broke into a pickup truck in a driveway in the 5300 block of Westhaven Drive at about 2:30 a.m.

The homeowner came outside and startled the men, who ran from the scene, according to police. One of the men was armed with a handgun that discharged a round into his thigh.

Police said they caught the three men shortly after. Officers applied a tourniquet to the wounded man, who was transported to a hospital in stable condition.

No further details have been released.

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Man Accidentally Shoots Self During Burglary Attempt: FWPD

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Police said a man accidentally shot himself in the leg during an attempted burglary at a Fort Worth home Friday morning. Fort Worth police said three men broke into a pickup truck in a driveway in the 5300 block of Westhaven Drive at about 2:30 a.m.

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the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property

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FIELDON - Jersey County State's Attorney Ben Goetten announced arson, criminal damage to property, and reckless conduct charges for a suspect at 16643 State Highway 16, Fieldon, on Sept. 30, 2017.

Goetten said the suspect - Terry D. Blasa - is charged with three counts, one for arson, a second for criminal damage to property and third for reckless conduct.

One of the more disturbing parts in the case is Goetten alleges Blasa was heard making howling noises at the fire.

Goetten said, "A neighbor had reported that he heard what he knew to be Blasa's voice coming from the wood line where the fire was located. He was also heard making howling noises. This defendant has had recent drug issues resulting in two pending charges of possession of methamphetamine here in Jersey County. We believe any erratic behavior is most likely attributed to an ongoing drug problem."

Count I of the charge reads: "That on or about 30th day of September 2017, in Jersey County, Illinois, Terry D. Blasa committed the offense of arson, in that said defendant, by means of fire, knowingly damaged the property of Adam Russell, being the land and timber located at 16643 State Highway 16, Fieldon, Jersey County, Illinois, without Adam Russell's consent."

Count II reads: "That on or about 30th day of September 2017, in Jersey County, Illinois, Terry D. Blasa knowingly damaged property of Adam Russell being the land and timber located at 16643 State Highway 16, Fieldon, Jersey County, Illinois, without Adam Russell's consent."

Count III reads: "That on or about 30th day of September 2017, in Jersey County, Illinois, Terry D. Blasa committed the offense of reckless conduct, in that said defendant endangered the bodily safety of Deputy Matt Stidd, in that while Deputy Stidd was responding to a fire started by Terry D. Blasa. Deputy Stidd twisted his knee, causing him to be injured."

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FIELDON - Jersey County State's Attorney Ben Goetten announced arson, criminal damage to property, and reckless conduct charges for a suspect at 16643 State Highway 16, Fieldon, on Sept. 30, 2017. Goetten said the suspect - Terry D. Blasa - is charged with three counts, one for arson, a second for criminal damage to property and third for reckless conduct.

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deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.

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FAIRFIELD - A homeless Fairfield woman accused of partially dismembering a humanized hot dog statue draped in an American flag made a brief court appearance Thursday.

Theresa L. Weiss, 53, has pleaded not guilty to a felony vandalism charge. She was ordered to return to court Oct. 10 for a probable cause hearing.

Fairfield police arrested Weiss, well-known to Fairfield cops, shortly after receiving a report that someone had knocked the 6-foot-tall hot dog to the ground in front of Famous Vinnie's Hot Dogs on West Texas Street across from Allan Witt Park on the night of Sept. 26.

On the hot dog parlor's Facebook page, co-owner Steve Brandt described the attack on the humanized hot dog as "such a senseless crime" and that the statue "had been accosted for minding his own business (seriously, I asked him)."

The damage to the statue - which features the tongue-wagging hot dog spewing mustard onto his fleshy pink body with his left hand while squirting ketchup onto his forehead with his right hand - includes the loss of the left arm up to the bun and the cracking of the American flag.

The attack was not the first on the dual-symbol of all-American spirit - the flag and hot dogs.

Brandt described a similar assault on the statue weeks before the latest assault. He said repairing damage in that first assault cost he and his wife more than $3,000 to professionally repair.

Brandt is supportive of the recent effort of one customer who has set up a Gofundme.com page seeking $5,000 in donations to repair the statue the customer describes as "beloved." So far, nearly $500 has been pledged in that effort.

"The sooner we can get the Hot Dog Man back in tip-top shape the better, as he brings a nice, warm welcome to this wonderful business," the Gofundme.com profile states.

The costs incurred by the pair of attacks have not gone undisputed. One critic noted that for $700 a new humanized hot dog statue can be purchased on a retail website. A check of eBay and Amazon reflect several of the humanized hot dog statues are available for as little as $400 used and as high as $1,380 brand new.

The vandalism drew some recent media attention with one Bay Area TV reporter pointing out "the defacement comes at a time when the nation is abuzz over the treatment and respect of the American flag."

Weiss remains in jail with bail set at $35,000. Local court records reflect she has been arrested for petty crimes dozens of times in the past 10 years.

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FAIRFIELD - A homeless Fairfield woman accused of partially dismembering a humanized hot dog statue draped in an American flag made a brief court appearance Thursday. Theresa L. Weiss, 53, has pleaded not guilty to a felony vandalism charge. She was ordered to return to court Oct.

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The former Executive Director of the Gladwin City Housing Commission has been charged with embezzlement.

Julie Ann Jarosiewicz was arraigned on Oct. 5 in the 80th District Court of Gladwin County following a Michigan State Police investigation.

She was charged with two felony counts of embezzlement related to her position when she was Executive Director.

Michigan State Police believe the embezzlement happened shortly after Jarosiewicz's appointment as Executive Director in July 2016 and continued until her resignation in June 2017.

The first count of embezzlement was by an agent or trustee between $20,000 and $50,000. The second count of embezzlement was by a public official for more than $50.

Both counts carry a maximum of 10 years in prison.
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The former Executive Director of the Gladwin City Housing Commission has been charged with embezzlement. Julie Ann Jarosiewicz was arraigned on Oct. 5 in the 80th District Court of Gladwin County following a Michigan State Police investigation. She was charged with two felony counts of embezzlement related to her position when she was Executive Director.

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Two Monroe residents who were caught shoplifting Monday face 33 charges after police discovered they both had warrants for their arrests, according to a police report.

Officer Paterno, with the Morganton Department of Public Safety, apprehended Amy Locklear, 34, and Roy Locklear, 39, as they were running from Walmart after trying to steal items, the report said.

Walmart's loss prevention officers told police that the suspects were seen removing security wrapping from two sets of headphones, the report said. They then tried to leave the store and ran when confronted by loss prevention officers.

Officer J.B. Bess arrived at the scene and found Amy in Paterno's custody. He then found that she had several outstanding warrants, the report said.

The warrants were for five felony counts of larceny chose in action, one misdemeanor count of larceny by trick, one felony count of larceny of property/receiving or possessing stolen goods, three felony counts of forgery-uttering, one felony count of identity theft, one misdemeanor count of possession of schedule IV narcotics, two felony counts of conspiracy and one misdemeanor count of failure to appear/failure to comply.

Roy had warrants for five felony counts of larceny chose in action, one misdemeanor count of larceny of property/receiving or possession stolen goods, one felony count of forgery-uttering, two felony counts of punishment for conspiracy to commit a felony, one misdemeanor count of probation violation and six misdemeanor counts of failure to appear/failure to comply.

Roy and Amy were charged with felony larceny by destroying antitheft device for shoplifting at Walmart, the report said. Amy was given a $146,000 bond, and Roy was given a $103,000 bond.

Both were schedule to appear in court Tuesday.

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Two Monroe residents who were caught shoplifting Monday face 33 charges after police discovered they both had warrants for their arrests, according to a police report. Officer Paterno, with the Morganton Department of Public Safety, apprehended Amy Locklear, 34, and Roy Locklear, 39, as they were running from Walmart after trying to steal items, the report said.