Wed Feb 19 08:20:00 UTC 2025: ## News Headlines: A$AP Rocky Acquitted, Ariane Bellamar Dies, and More
**A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty, Celebrates with Rihanna:**
Los Angeles, CA – Rapper A$AP Rocky was acquitted on Tuesday of assault with a semiautomatic firearm charges stemming from a 2021 altercation. The verdict sparked joyous celebrations in the courtroom, with Rocky rushing to embrace his partner, Rihanna, and his family. He thanked the jury for “saving his life,” stating the past four years had been “crazy.” His lawyer described the case as a “mirage.” Rocky had faced up to 24 years in prison.
**Former Playboy Model Ariane Bellamar Dies at 46:**
Las Vegas, NV – Former Playboy model and actress Ariane Bellamar passed away at age 46, according to TMZ. While the cause of death was not officially released by the coroner, a GoFundMe page suggests a heart attack. Bellamar appeared in films such as *Suicide Squad* and *The Hangover Part III*. She was also involved in a high-profile sexual harassment allegation against actor Jeremy Piven in 2017, which he denied.
**Bolsonaro Charged in Brazil Coup Plot:**
Brasília, Brazil – Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was charged with involvement in a plot to poison his rival, current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and other officials, as part of an alleged coup attempt following his 2022 election loss. 33 individuals were charged in total. Bolsonaro denied the accusations.
**US Hockey Team Invites Trump to Game:**
Boston, MA – The US men’s hockey team extended an invitation to President Donald Trump to attend their game against Canada this week. Team management stated they would “love it” if he were in attendance, suggesting his recent comments about Canada have inspired the team.
**WNBA Star Brittney Griner Leaves Speaking Engagement After Threatening Note:**
Maryland – WNBA star Brittney Griner left a speaking engagement after discovering a note that read “Gay Baby Jail” near her hotel room. While she initially perceived it as a threat, police determined it was likely a reference to a video game, given an ongoing convention at the hotel.
**Venomous Snake Found in Bananas at Market Basket:**
Manchester, NH – A 1.5-foot venomous snake, an ornate cat-eyed snake, hitched a ride from Ecuador to a New Hampshire Market Basket store, hidden in a bunch of bananas. The snake, which poses no serious threat to humans, was safely captured and is now in the care of Rainforest Reptile Shows.
**Woman Sues Fertility Clinic After Mistaken Embryo Implant:**
Savannah, GA – A woman is suing a Georgia fertility clinic after she was mistakenly inseminated with another couple’s embryo, resulting in her giving birth to a child of a different race and subsequently losing custody. Krystena Murray described the experience as devastating.
**Model Winnie Harlow Engaged to NBA Star Kyle Kuzma:**
Los Angeles, CA – Model Winnie Harlow announced her engagement to NBA player Kyle Kuzma. Kuzma proposed with an 8.5-carat ring during a surprise proposal on a private plane.
**Foreign Service Worker Sues Trump Administration Over Denied Medical Care:**
Washington, D.C. – A foreign service worker filed an anonymous lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging his 31-weeks pregnant wife was denied emergency medical assistance while they were stationed abroad due to the rushed shutdown of USAID. The worker claims his family was put in danger due to political decisions.
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