LESTER FEAR

Apr 30 2026CRIME

Former Hawks Finance Boss Gets 3‑Year Prison Term for $3. 7 Million Theft

Lester T. Jones Jr. , once a senior finance officer for the Atlanta Hawks, was sentenced to three years and five months behind bars after stealing roughly $3. 7 million from the team. The money was siphoned through false expense claims and personal use of corporate credit cards, according to fede

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Former Hawks finance boss got prison for fun–and fraud

Lester T. Jones Jr. once held a fancy title: senior vice president of finance for the Atlanta Hawks. His real job was to manage corporate credit cards and handle expense reports. Between March 2016 and June 2025, he had full access to team money. Instead of sticking to basics, Jones turned the franc

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Apr 13 2026OPINION

How Close-To-Home Violence Shapes Our View of Crime

Fear doesn’t always come from faraway places. For a young kid, it can creep in through familiar faces - the uncles who looked like killers, the scout leaders who didn’t seem dangerous until they were. The first time crime felt intimate was when news reached a 7-year-old about a monster hiding in pla

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Jun 18 2025HEALTH

Facing the Unknown: How Fear of the Afterlife Affects Palliative Care

Fear of the afterlife is a big deal for many people in palliative care. It is often ignored. It can be especially tough for those who grew up with strict religious beliefs. These beliefs might include the idea of hell as a real place. This fear can make it hard for patients to get the help they

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May 11 2025HEALTH

Fear's Impact on Women's Fitness in Kenya

Fear can be a powerful force in a person's life. It can stop someone from doing things they enjoy. For women in Kenya, fear of a partner can be a big problem. This fear can come from many places. It might be from psychological abuse, coercive control, or even physical violence. These fears can make

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Feb 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Lester Holt's New Chapter: From Nightly News to Dateline

Lester Holt is moving on from his role as the anchor of "NBC Nightly News" this summer. He will continue to lead "Dateline NBC, " a prime-time news magazine show. Holt has been a key figure at NBC for the past ten years. He became the first African-American solo anchor of a weekday network nightly n

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