MALONE, N.Y. (AP) — One of two convicted killers who staged a brazen escape from an upstate maximum-security prison and had been hunted for three weeks was shot and killed Friday, but the other is still on the run.
An official with knowledge of the manhunt said Richard Matt was killed by police and David Sweat is still on the run. The official wasn't authorized to talk about the development publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.
Matt and Sweat used power tools to saw through a steel cell wall and several steel steam pipes, bashed a hole through a 2-foot-thick brick wall, squirmed through pipes and escaped early June 6 from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, near the Canadian border.
Sweat was serving a sentence of life without parole in the killing of a sheriff's deputy in Broome County in 2002. Matt was serving 25 years to life for the killing and dismembering of his former boss.
A civilian worker at the prison has been charged with helping the killers flee by giving them hacksaw blades, chisels and other tools.
Joyce Mitchell
Prosecutors said Joyce Mitchell, a prison tailoring shop instructor who got close to the men while working with them, had agreed to be their getaway driver but backed out because she felt guilty for participating. Mitchell pleaded not guilty June 15 to charges including felony promoting prison contraband.
Authorities said the men had filled their beds in their adjacent cells with clothes to make it appear they were sleeping when guards made overnight rounds. On a cut steam pipe, the prisoners left a taunting note containing a crude caricature of an Asian face and the words "Have a nice day."
Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie said they apparently used tools stored by prison contractors, taking care to return them to their toolboxes after each night's work.
Authorities also said Mitchell had discussed killing her husband, Lyle Mitchell, as part of the plot.
"Joyce Mitchell tells us that was discussed between her and Matt and that upon their escape they were going to return back to Joyce Mitchell's home at which time Matt and Sweat were going to kill her husband," Wylie said.
Lyle Mitchell's lawyer, Peter Dumas, said June 18 that his client was shocked by word of the plot and that Joyce Mitchell had told her husband she couldn't go through with it and the inmates threatened to harm him.
"Toward the end, Joyce had told Lyle — and we have no reason to doubt it — that she told Sweat and Matt that she wasn't going to go through with it," he said. "At that point, they threatened her by threatening Lyle, saying they were going to have someone on the outside do something to him or someone on the inside when he was back at work do something to him, so I think it was a point of control."
Lyle Mitchell was cooperating with authorities and wasn't facing charges.
On June 24, authorities charged Clinton correction officer Gene Palmer with promoting prison contraband, tampering with physical evidence and official misconduct. Officials said he gave the two prisoners the frozen hamburger meat Joyce Mitchell had used to hide the tools she smuggled to Sweat and Matt. Palmer's attorney said he had no knowledge that the meat contained hacksaw blades, a bit and a screwdriver.
Gene Palmer
Dannemora, built in 1845, occupies just over 1 square mile within the northern reaches of the Adirondack Forest Preserve and is surrounded by forest and farmland. The stark white perimeter wall of the prison, topped with guard towers, borders a main street in the village's business district.
The escape was the first in history from Clinton Correctional's maximum-security portion. In July 2003, two convicted murderers used tools from a carpentry shop at Elmira Correctional Facility to dig a hole in the roof of their cell and a rope of bedsheets to go over the wall. They were captured within three days, and a subsequent state investigation cited lax inmate supervision, poor tool control and incomplete cell searches.
Ca$hislinks up with2Elevenand super producer/singerRemo The Hitmakerfor something fresh and new titled"Aint My Fault."The Remo-produced track will appear on his and PaperChaserDotCom's mixtape,The Purest Product, Vol. 1, dropping on July 1st.
Ty Dolla $ign kicks off the weekend with a new heater titled "Blasé" featuring Rae Sremmurd and Future Hendrix. Check it out up top and let us know what you think in the comment section below.
XXL presents New Orleans' own Kidd Kidd. Although on the rap scene for a number of years, the 26-year-old recently got his big break after joining the iconic hip-hop group, G-Unit. The winner of this year's fan-voted 10th spot is currently working on an EP, due out this summer. Check out his #XXLFreshmen freestyle in the video above. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in New York City at the Best Buy Theater on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015.
Cast: Skoob, Danielle Young, Charlemagne Tha God, Kaz, LowKey, Deanii Scott, Rip Michaels, Jack Thriller, Rae Holliday Producer: Skoob Editor: Asia Feliciano Camera Operators: Asia Feliciano, Lawrence Watford, Jonathan Bedard Motion Graphics: John Carr, Ben Iturralde
Warren Sappcould be facing more trouble with the law.
TMZ reports that the NFL Hall of Famer is a suspect in a Las Vegas domestic abuse case. Cops spoke to a woman who said she allegedly got into an altercation with Sapp in a casino on April 28.
She was interviewed by the police at a different location. According to the report, the victim appeared to have minor injuries.
An incident report was taken, but authorities have not spoken with Sapp yet to get his side of the story. He has not been charged with a crime and is still free while the investigation continues.
If arrested this would be Sapp's second run in with the law in the last 6 months.
Sapp was fired from his job as an analyst for the NFL Network in February following an altercation with two prostitutes in Phoenix while covering Super Bowl XLIX.
**UPDATE** June 25
Police have charged Sapp with 3 counts of domestic violence in connection with an assault on his girlfriend Chalyce Moore on April 28th.
According to TMZ, the couple were at the M Hotel in Las Vegas when Sapp allegedly threw a margarita in Moore's face.
The two left the hotel and headed for Moore's condo. After telling her to get out of his car, Sapp reportedly bit her middle finger.
Once at Moore's residence more violence erupted. The woman's friends told police Moore suffered a checkered shoe mark and bruise on her temple where Sapp stomped her, had bruises on her legs, lips and shoulder, as well as abrasions.
Moore told the cops that she believed she suffered a concussion because she had a stiff neck, headache and was vomiting after the abuse.
WhenMichael Jacksonpassed away 6 years ago today his debts were around$500 million. Since that timeTMZ reports that theKing of Pop'sestate has grossed nearly$2 billion.
The revenue streams come from MJ's ONE show by Cirque du Soleil, 50 million records sold, the movie This Is It and other business ventures.
The $2 billion gets whittled down to $450 million after taxes and expenses. That would reduce his debts almost nothing and in the years to come the estate will see healthy profits.
Jackson made sure his three children were well taken care of financially. They each receive a significant amount of money as they get older. If the estate was liquidated today, Paris, Blanket and Prince would each get $100 million.
Big T is back with a track titled "Never Take Me Alive." The track is a banger and displays his hard hitting lyrical ability. Check it out up top and let us know what you think in the comment section below.
Zack Morris is a Hip-hop artist with deep roots in almost every genre of music. Through his music he essentially says whatever comes to his mind, to express his mood at any given moment. Zack was born and raised in Portsmouth, VA.
"Coming from Virginia I grew up idolizing Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, and the Clipse."
His musical influences include artists such as Kanye West, Childish Gambino, NERD, and Nirvana, just to name a few. Raised singing in chorus and church choirs, Zack didn't formally begin rapping until 2009, so the best is still yet to come. In the majority of his music, you will hear a brash delivery with arrogant undertones as he attempts to communicate his thoughts.
"Life's too short... So just Rage!"
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Virginia is starting to make its way back into mainstream attention as far as emerging talent is concered. Being that the demographic itself has no solid "sound" in comparison to markets like Atlanta, NYC, or even Cali, it's something sort of a melting pot of unique artistry--there are emcees that appeal to those who enjoy evergrowing "trap music", tons of alternative Hip-Hop artists, & even rappers that bring you back to the early 2000's.
Anything produced by rising PTown VA rapper, Zack Morris, is intended to make you have a good time. His latest video, Turn The Lights Off (TTLO) is the epitome of the evergrowing "turn up music" which artists & fans have now made the soundtrack of the summer. The Visually Inklined directed visual speaks volumes far past the capacity of any written description. Take a peep. TTLO. Turn up!
Vic Mensa was a recent guest on Los Angeles radio station Power 106. The Roc Nation recording artist took the opportunity to drop some freestyle bars over classic Ice Cube beats for The Cruz Show.
The Game gives Power 105.1's DJ Envy the green light to premiere his new single titled "100" featuring Drake. Give it a listen up top and let us know what you think in the comment section below.
Master P recently stopped by The Wendy Williams Show to talk about his reality show, getting a divorce, his son Romeo, his daughter Cymphonique and gives his opinion on Tyga's relationship with Kylie Jenner.
Heavy-spitter Cassidy sat down with fellow emcee Fred Money on the Vlad couch to share their thoughts on Rachel Dolezal, Caitlyn Jenner and the search for self-identity. "I feel as though how you were raised, the people you grew up with and what you've been around will determine how you act," Cassidy shares.
When it comes to Rachel Dolezal resigning because of the scrutiny she's undergone in recent weeks, Fred Money feels it's simply unfair. He believes it's wrong that she resigned because of it since, ultimately, it had nothing to do with where she was employed. The one thing both him and Cassidy agree on is that Rachel was wrong for blatantly lying about her race, which leads to a conversation between them and Vlad about the factors that may lead up to people wanting to change their identity, whether it be to another race or the opposite sex.
Watch on to hear their stances on Caitlyn Jenner's transition and find out what Cassidy would do if his 11-year-old son ever told him that he wanted to become a woman in this exclusive clip.
From the MZRT album exclusively available worldwide July 4 here: http://rles.tv/mzrt15 // As always - text me anytime: +1-915-600-6978
Executive Producer: Ryan Leslie Directed & Edited by: Ryan Leslie Cinematographer/DoP: Brandon McMillan (Shot by Llama) Cinematographer: Mylez McBange (MyVision100) Producers - Barcelona: Carlos Wind & Tim Adorf Lead: Paulina Vargas (instagram.com/paulinavargasf)
"Designer Pain" Produced by Ryan Leslie x Kaui Williams for the Black Phoenix Beat Club Written by Ryan Leslie Guitar by Gabe Lambirth
[Intro] Designer pain, YSL, young sick and in love Young sick and in love, yeah (She give me good loving) Les
[Verse 1] Yo it’s that summertime vibe, summertime flow When the sun is gone, tell me where that summertime go Fancy clothes never could disguise the pain When them tear drops fall they turn your skies to rain Girl you did something to me, said “Ryan, pursue me” The thrill was gone you and your man was just roomies So I made a movie (action), the deal was sealed (sup) And word to my mother, yo we felt one another, right Perfect thighs, pretty eyes, I was hypnotized You knew I was half crazy but you empathized You threw out your cards, said you play to win Anything I ever dreamed you were greater than Even in the winter time you was my summer We went for it, you lit up my life no wonder You were my sun animal you loved the sun For a short time I was the one We had fun right?
[Hook] Love strong Playing in the background it’s our love song Make me reminisce about our love gone Girl, I really miss you when our song’s on
[Verse 2] Yo, it’s visions of you and I through my retro frames My mama would ask why I love these ghetto things But it’s gold chains and jewelry till I’m in the cemetery Girl I know you love me ‘cause I’m hung like a jury Plus I, I subsidized your high cost of living In return you felt the pressures that a boss was given I pray to God that my sins is all forgiven So when it come to the end we can still be friends Listen - you know why break ups cost so much You get your girlfriends involved man they talk too much They be hating on the boy, say he floss too much Cause they see us getting ours and they sicker than ever But uh, you know I got you baby, I do it for you Anything you need I’m here to support you I know them lonely nights be torture But I swear to God I never ignored you, I adored you Les
[Hook] Love strong Playing in the background it’s our love song Make me reminisce about our love gone Girl, I really miss you when our song’s on
[Verse 3] Designer pain YSL, young sick and in love Pour your heart out, all on your sleeve We both leave just to come back You know when them hearts attack It’ll leave you paralyzed, conversation sterile Its that summertime vibe, summertime flow When the sun is gone tell me where that summertime go Summertime vibe, summertime flow when the sun is gone
[Hook] Love, Strong.. Playing in the background is our love song Make me reminisce about our love gone Girl I really miss you when our songs on
[Vamp] There’s nothing like a love song to make me miss you so much YSL, young sick and in love, yeah There’s nothing like a love song to make me miss you so much YSL, young sick and in love, designer pain There’s nothing like a love song to make me miss you so much YSL, young sick and in love There’s nothing like a love song to make me miss you so much Just rock with it man There’s nothing like a love song to make me miss you so much Nothing like a love song baby There’s nothing like a love song to make me miss you so much Nothing like a love song baby There’s nothing like a love song to make me miss you so much Girl I really miss you when your song There’s nothing like a love song to make me miss you so much Is on, is on, is on