DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

MLB PITCHER EMMANUEL CLASE RELEASED ON BAIL AFTER PLEADING NOT GUILTY TO ALLEGED BET RIGGING. (PHOTO).


 MLB pitcher Emmanuel Clase released on bail after pleading not guilty to alleged bet rigging


Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of accepting bribes to fix bets in Major League Baseball games. Clase faces accusations, including wire fraud conspiracy, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, influencing sporting contests by bribery, and money laundering conspiracy, stemming from an alleged scheme to manipulate pitches during Guardians games. He was arrested earlier in the day at JFK Airport in New York after arriving from the Dominican Republic.

Clase, a three-time All-Star, was released on $600,000 bail secured by his Cleveland home and will be subject to GPS monitoring. A federal magistrate cited Clase’s family ties in the Dominican Republic and his $20 million contract as factors raising flight risk. Pretrial services had not recommended monitoring, noting his decade-long work history in the U.S. Clase’s attorney argued his voluntary flight from the Dominican Republic for arraignment showed he was not a flight risk. The pitcher is also barred from gambling while awaiting trial.

Clase appeared in court in casual attire, accompanied by a Spanish-language translator, and affirmed his right to remain silent. The charges come alongside those against fellow Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz, who is accused of participating in the same scheme. Prosecutors allege the pair accepted kickbacks, including $12,000 each, for deliberately throwing balls instead of strikes in two games over the summer, totaling over $400,000 in winnings for gamblers.

U.S. authorities said the actions of Clase and Ortiz undermined the integrity of professional baseball, deceiving both the Cleveland Guardians and betting platforms. Ortiz was arraigned on Wednesday, released on $500,000 bond, and also subject to location monitoring and gambling restrictions. Both players are scheduled to appear in court again on Dec. 2.

This case marks the second major illegal sports gambling prosecution in the Eastern District of New York in recent weeks. Last month, former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded not guilty to tipping off gamblers, and current Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier faces charges for allegedly exiting at least one game early to benefit bettors.


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