SOMALI WORLD CUP REFEREE DENIED ENTRY TO UNITED STATES. (PHOTO).

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 Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to United States Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been denied entry into the United States despite holding a valid visa, according to a senior official in Somalia’s sports ministry. Artan, who is set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at the FIFA World Cup finals, was stopped at Miami International Airport and subsequently returned to Istanbul, where he had been residing. The reason for the denial was not immediately disclosed. However, Somalia is among the countries affected by a travel ban introduced by the administration of Donald Trump. Reacting to the development, Ciise Aden Abshir, a senior adviser to Somalia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports and a former national team captain, described Artan as one of Africa’s most respected referees. “Omar Artan is among Africa’s most respected referees and deserves the support of the entire football community,” Abshir told AFP on Monday. He added that preventing the referee fro...

MAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING INTO SACRAMENTO TV STATION FACES NEW CHARGE, DENIED BOND. (PHOTO).


 Man accused of shooting into Sacramento TV station faces new charge, denied bond

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - Anibal Hernandez Santana, accused of firing multiple shots into a Sacramento ABC television station, learned Thursday that he will remain in custody without bond. During a hearing in Sacramento County Superior Court, the judge cited concerns that Santana could pose a danger to others and might not appear for future court dates.

State prosecutors also added a new charge, alleging Santana unlawfully discharged a firearm into an unoccupied building on Sept. 18, roughly 12 hours before the ABC10 incident. Santana, 64, pleaded not guilty to all charges. No one was injured during the shootings. His attorney, Mark Reichel, said the defense may explore mental health arguments, noting that it is a viable option under California law. Santana is next scheduled to appear in state court on Jan. 21, 2026, when attorneys will discuss scheduling a preliminary hearing. State prosecutors are now handling the case before federal authorities, after discussions with federal prosecutors. Court filings revealed that authorities found handwritten notes at Santana’s home and car with threatening messages and references to public figures. The arraignment focused on outlining the charges and explaining why bond was denied, with prosecutors describing Santana as a highly dangerous individual who planned the shootings.


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