Manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny thrown out after jury deadlocks twice
NEW YORK CITY — Jurors on the Daniel Penny chokehold trial returned to deliberations for a fourth day Friday for just an hour before telling the court they could not come to an agreement on the top charge, manslaughter, as they weigh the fate of a 26-year-old Marine veteran and architecture student accused of killing a mentally ill homeless man who threatened to kill people on a Manhattan subway car.
Around 11 a.m., the jurors sent a note to the court stating, “We the jury request instructions from Judge [Maxwell] Wiley. At this time, we are unable to come to a unanimous vote on count 1 – manslaughter in the second degree.”
The judge sent them back to deliberate more, but they told the court shortly after 3 p.m. that they still could not reach a unanimous decision.
The charge requires prosecutors to prove that Penny acted with recklessness when he grabbed Jordan Neely in a chokehold. Neely had barged onto the train while high on drugs, threatening to kill passengers during a psychotic episode, according to trial testimony.
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The judge initially ruled that the jury could not deliberate on the second charge unless they found Penny not guilty of manslaughter by some reason other than that the chokehold was justified. However, after jurors said they were deadlocked a second time, Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Dafna Yoran asked to have the top charge dismissed to allow the jury to debate the lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide, which carries a maximum punishment of four years in prison.
The judge agreed and sent the jury home for the day. They will resume deliberations Monday, only on the second charge.
“Manslaughter in the second degree is dismissed,” Wiley told the jurors. “What that means is you are now free to consider count two. Whether that makes any difference, I have no idea.”
Wiley earlier gave the jurors “Allen charge” instructions after giving the attorneys time to review, but they still failed to reach a consensus.
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Allen charges refer to jury instructions given to a hung jury urging them to agree on a verdict. They have a controversial history, with critics warning they can push jurors to change their views under peer pressure. They get their name from an 1896 Supreme Court decision in Allen v. United States.
Penny’s defense asked for a mistrial to be declared, but the judge said he would give jurors more time and read them the Allen charge instructions.
Wiley told the jurors their vote must be unanimous, and if they cannot reach a unanimous verdict on the top charge, a new trial will have to be set with a new jury.
“You’ve been a very good jury, and there’s no reason to think that any other jury in a future trial will be any more intelligent or fair than you are,” he said.
Wiley asked them not to violate their consciences but to look at the facts again with a “fresh slate.”
“Given the factual complexity of the case, I don’t think it’s been too long,” he said.
Wiley sent them back to the jury room just after noon to pick up deliberations, and 30 minutes later they asked the judge to clarify the definition of a
“reasonable” person as they continue to weigh whether Penny’s actions were reasonable and justified or criminally reckless.
“They are being very deliberate and have since sent a note regarding the reasonable person standard. This reflects on the justification charge. If the jury does find the Government failed to disprove justification, the charges, including the top count, will be dismissed.”
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During a lunch break, Penny attorney Steven Raiser told Fox News the jury’s latest question showed they were thinking hard about the top charge.
“They are being very deliberate and have since sent a note regarding the reasonable person standard,” he said. “This reflects on the justification charge. If the jury does find the Government failed to disprove justification, the charges, including the top count, will be dismissed.”
“A deadlocked jury on the top charge is not a victory for the defendant in a case that should never have been brought to begin with,” said Paul Mauro, a former NYPD inspector. “Daniel Penny is a young man spending thousands on attorneys, he faces a civil case, and a district attorney’s office that has chosen ideology over law enforcement may well retry him if we get a mistrial. His liberty remains at risk. This is not justice.”
Neely was a 30-year-old with schizophrenia who told straphangers that someone was going to “die today” and that he didn’t care about going to prison for life. Penny grabbed him from behind in a chokehold to stop the outburst.
Neely later died. He had an active arrest warrant at the time. He was high on K2, a synthetic marijuana drug that functions as a stimulant, and his lengthy criminal record included a 2021 assault on a 67-year-old woman at another subway station.
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Penny remained at the scene and spoke with responding officers. He also agreed to speak with NYPD detectives at the 5th Precinct building.
“He was talking gibberish… but these guys are pushing people in front of trains and stuff,” he told investigators. There were more than 20 subway shoves in the year before Penny’s encounter with Neely.
Just three days earlier, a subway rider had been stabbed with an ice pick on a J train, according to reports from the time. It was about a month after a PBS reporter got sucker punched on a No. 4 train. There was a shove a week before that, and the victim hit the side of a moving R train and survived.
In that climate of fear, witnesses said they were terrified by Neely, who shouted death threats at them.
Witness Ivette Rosario, a 19-year-old student, testified that Neely shouted someone would “die that day.”
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Penny faces a maximum punishment of 15 years in prison if convicted on the more serious charge.
Press secretary uses poll to defend Hunter Biden pardon — and it immediately backfires
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced immediate backlash online after nearly doubling the number of Americans who purportedly approve of President Biden’s sweeping pardon for his son.
President Biden issued a sweeping pardon for Hunter Biden on Sunday after he had repeatedly said he would not do so. The first son had been convicted in two separate federal cases earlier this year. He pled guilty to federal tax charges in September, and was convicted of three felony gun charges in June after lying on a mandatory gun purchase form by saying he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs.
For over a year, the president and Jean-Pierre repeatedly insisted Hunter would not get a pardon.
In her first televised White House press briefing since the pardon, the press secretary was bombarded with questions from reporters.
In her defense of the pardon, Jean-Pierre appealed to the American people’s understanding of the “difficult” decision. While doing so, she cited a poll, the results of which were the opposite of what she claimed.
“I think it’s important to note here, as you’re asking me these questions — important questions to ask — that there was a poll, a U.S. Gov [sic] poll that came out that, some of you all reported on it,” she said.
“And it said 64% of the American people agree with the pardon — 64% of the American people. So, we get a sense of where the American people are on this. Obviously, it’s one poll, but it gives you a little bit of insight. Sixty-four percent is nothing to sneeze at,” she emphasized.
She later again said, “I called out the U.S. Gov [sic]. poll where 64% of Americans, that’s not a small number, agree with the president’s decision to pardon his son.”
The poll was from YouGov, not U.S. Gov, which does not exist.
But according to the poll, it was 64% of who supported the pardon. Of the American people, only 34% “strongly” or “somewhat” approved of the pardon, while 50% of Americans either “strongly” or “somewhat” disapproved.
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Social media users were quick to point out the error.
“She’s wrong,” Check Your Fact features editor Elias Atienza wrote. “The YouGov poll shows 64% of Democrats, not 64% of Americans, supported the pardon. 34% of Americans overall supported it, with 50% disapproving.”
RedState front-page contributor Bonchie said, “This is a psychotic level of lying. The kind of thing someone used to get shamed from polite society over. Of course, she’ll be on MSNBC by next year.”
“Why is she even up there?” Fox News columnist David Marcus asked.
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The Chicks on the Right account asked if Jean-Pierre could turn a new leaf on her way out of the White House.
“Couldn’t you try to suck a little less during these last few weeks, @PressSec? Or just lie a little less? My GOD you’re awful. Just absolutely dreadful,” Chicks On The Right posted.
Trump 2024 deputy rapid response director Greg Price corrected the White House Press Secretary, “It’s pronounced YouGov and it showed 64% of Democrats approved of the pardon while just 34% did overall. Worst Press Sec ever.”
Social media strategist Chuck Callesto agreed, “She is the worst without doubt. Prove me wrong.”
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“My gosh she literally got a poll backwards from the White House podium,” Republican communicator Matt Whitlock said. “She genuinely might be the worst Press Secretary in history.”
Prestigious public university becomes latest college to roll back DEI initiatives
The University of Michigan is the latest public university to dismantle its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) as part of its faculty requirements, making it one of several universities this year to roll back DEI initiatives.
“The University of Michigan will no longer solicit diversity statements as part of faculty hiring, promotion and tenure,” the school said in a news release Thursday.
University of Michigan Provost Laurie McCauley announced the decision to stop using the diversity statements following an Oct. 31 recommendation from a faculty working group, the university said. The group reportedly criticized the statements “for their potential to limit freedom of expression and diversity of thought on campus.”
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“As we pursue this challenging and complex work, we will continuously refine our approach,” McCauley said.
The university chose not to implement two other recommendations from the working group: integrating DEI content into teaching, research and service statements, and enhancing training on how to write and assess them.
Several other public universities this year have also rolled back their DEI initiatives and requirements.
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Following Senate Bill 17 being signed into law this year, Texas public universities eliminated DEI offices, DEI-related positions and mandatory DEI training. This included layoffs and restructuring at institutions like the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M.
The University of North Carolina system redirected millions from DEI initiatives to public safety and discontinued DEI programs on campuses in May. The state also prohibited mandatory diversity statements for job applications in academia.
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Iowa’s three public universities — the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa — began eliminating DEI offices and reallocating funds after a state law was passed earlier this year.
Last year, Florida’s restrictions on DEI in public universities were part of a broader set of education reforms implemented under Gov. Ron DeSantis, following the passage of legislation targeting DEI programs.
Universities aren’t the only institutions rolling back DEI initiatives, and during his campaign, President-elect Trump vowed to eliminate DEI programs in federal agencies. In 2020, then-President Trump issued an executive order to ban “divisive” training for federal contractors. And the House Oversight Committee held a hearing last month about dismantling DEI policies.
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“It is a multibillion-dollar industry that pushes a left-wing, far-left ideological orthodoxy in essentially every area of American life, which is why I’ve begun to call it the ‘DEI enterprise,’ instead of just DEI, so that people have a sense of what I’m talking about,” Devon Westhill, a constitutional and civil rights attorney, told Fox News Digital in an interview.
Over the last four years, the Biden-Harris administration has encouraged DEI initiatives across several sectors of the federal government. In 2021, President Biden widened an executive order directing agencies to assess and “remove barriers” to equal opportunity through DEI policies. Another executive order signed that year was a government-wide initiative to embed DEI principles in federal hiring.
Pete Hegseth signals positive momentum with GOP holdout, will meet with her again soon
President-elect Trump expressed public support for embattled defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth Friday, and the nominee said he had a “substantive conversation” with Sen. Joni Ernst.
Hegseth, a former National Guard officer, has been meeting with Republican senators this week to rally support as allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking have surfaced. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Ernst has not committed to voting for Hegseth.
“Looks like Pete is doing well now,” Trump told Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press” Friday. “I mean, people were a little bit concerned. He’s a young guy with a tremendous track record, actually. Went to Princeton, went to Harvard. He was a good student at both, but he loves the military. And I think people are starting to see it. So, we’ll be working on his nomination along with a lot of others.”
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Trump confirmed he still has confidence in Hegseth.
“He’s a very smart guy,” Trump said. “I’ve known him through Fox, but I’ve known him for a long time. I mean, he’s basically a military guy. I mean, every time I talk to him, all he wants to talk about is the military.”
Trump said that while he didn’t have assurances from senators that his nomination would be confirmed, he believes he will get it through.
“I’ve had a lot of senators calling me up saying he’s fantastic,” Trump said.
Asked by Welker about the allegations of excessive drinking, Trump said, “Well, I’ve spoken to people that know him very well, and they say he does not have a drinking problem.”
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Trump also supported Hegseth on Truth Social on Friday, writing, “Pete Hegseth is doing very well. His support is strong and deep. He was a great student – Princeton/Harvard educated – with a Military state of mind. He will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense, one who leads with charisma and skill. Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that.”
Hegseth wrote on his X account Friday: “I just had another substantive conversation with Senator Ernst, I appreciate her sincere commitment to defense policy, and I look forward to meeting with her again next week.”
Ernst also called their meeting “constructive” on her account, adding that the two plan to meet again next week.
“Pete Hegseth and I will continue our constructive conversations as we move forward together in this process. We plan to meet again next week. At a minimum, we agree that he deserves the opportunity to lay out his vision for our warfighters at a fair hearing,” she said.
Vice President-elect JD Vance also told reporters Friday that Hegseth has the incoming administration’s full support and won’t face a “sham hearing before the American media.”
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“Pete Hegseth is going to get his hearing before the Senate Armed Forces Committee, not a sham hearing before the American media,” Vance told reporters while in North Carolina. “We believe Pete Hegseth is the right guy to lead the Department of Defense. That’s why Trump nominated him. We’re not abandoning this nomination.
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“I fully support Pete. I think Pete’s going to get confirmed, and we are completely behind him. I have talked to Joni [Ernst]. I’ve talked to a number of my colleagues about this nomination and about other nominations. All I’m asking is people actually allow the Senate nomination process to work. We do not determine important government officials based on anonymous sourcing from the American media.”
Family announces ‘Duck Dynasty’ star’s devastating diagnosis
“Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
On Friday’s episode of “Unashamed with the Robertson Family” podcast, Phil’s son Jase revealed the diagnosis.
“Phil’s not doing well. I think I spoke on the 1000th podcast, we were trying to figure out the diagnosis, but according to the doctors, he has some sort of blood disease causing all kinds of problems,” Jase said.
“It’s like accelerated, and it’s causing problems with his entire body. And he has early stages of Alzheimers. So, if you put those things together, he’s really not doing well. He’s struggling,” he continued.
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Phil was a big part of the “Unashamed” podcast, but due to the decline in his health, he is literally “unable to sit down and have a conversation,” Jase revealed. He also noted that these days, his dad can barely walk around without “crying out in pain.”
“It’s like accelerated, and it’s causing problems with his entire body. And he has early stages of Alzheimers. So, if you put those things together, he’s really not doing well. He’s struggling.”
“He misses it. He misses the stories we tell,” Jase said of the podcast.
The “Unashamed with the Robertson Family” included Phil, Jase, Phil’s son, Alan, and Phil’s nephew, Zach Dasher.
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Jase noted that the team of doctors told him and his family that “there’s no curing what” Phil has.
“We’re trying to make him a little more comfortable,” he noted.
In the podcast episode, Jase noted that the Robertson family is very appreciative of the prayers and support being sent Phil’s way.
Phil starred on “Duck Dynasty” from 2012 to 2017. He also founded the Duck Commander Company.
In 2013, A&E suspended the “Duck Dynasty” patriarch for equating gay people with hell-bound sinners in a GQ interview. A firestorm resulted among his legions of defenders who felt the star was being censored by the network, which later reinstated him.
In 2022, Phil released his book, “Uncanceled: Finding Meaning and Peace in a Culture of Accusations, Shame, and Condemnation.” It explored how today’s cancel culture can be faced with one’s Christian faith.
“The ones who attacked me, I didn’t hold it against them,” Robertson told Fox News Digital at the time. “They asked me a question about a particular sin, homosexual behavior. And they asked if I believed it was a sin. I thought to myself, that’s a weird question to ask someone, but I just quoted a Bible verse… I quoted what God had to say about that sin and nine other sins, but it was in the list of sins… As we were doing ‘Duck Dynasty,’ the upper crowd at A&E decided to drop the ax on me without first looking into what went down.”
The suspension earned immediate praise from gay rights groups. Conservative fans argued that their viewpoints were often overlooked by Hollywood and the media. More than a half-million people liked an impromptu Facebook page demanding the show be boycotted until Robertson returned.
“They put me on what they called an indefinite hiatus,” Robertson explained. “I said, ‘I think I may be getting fired, right?’ Hiatus says you’re not part of the program anymore. After nine days they reinstated me, but we had all kinds of sponsors that just took off. They had made a mockery of what I said. All I did was quote a Bible verse. And as a result, they tried to cancel me. But it didn’t cancel me at all. I still love them. I don’t hate anyone.”
“The Bible teaches us to love thy neighbor even with their mistakes,” he shared.
Robertson and his extended family were originally turned into TV and pop culture stars in 2012. “Duck Dynasty” set cable rating records for a non-fiction series.
After Robertson ruffled feathers, Season 5 of “Duck Dynasty” saw a significant audience fallout, The New York Times reported. The show officially came to an end in 2017 after 11 seasons.
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Robertson said he has no regrets about doing the GQ interview.
“No regrets at all – none,” he said. “I just went on. I never called A&E and said, ‘What are you doing?’ I never said a word when they came to visit me about 10 days after this all went down. I said, ‘Guys, did y’all ever hear from me with some kind of irate phone call? ‘Cause you were firing me?’ They said, ‘Mr. Robertson, you never said a word.’ … I quoted a Bible verse that dealt with homosexual behavior.
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“I just quoted the Bible verse that God had written through Paul the Apostle by the power of the Holy Spirit… I didn’t dream it off the top of my head. It didn’t go any further than that,” Phil said.
Obama’s first post-election speech lights up social media: ‘Way up on his high horse’
Conservatives on social media blasted former President Obama after his first speech since the presidential election in which he lamented polarization in politics.
During a speech Thursday at the Obama Foundation’s Democracy Forum, Obama made the case that if “one side” attempts to cement “a permanent grip on power” through “suppressing votes,” “politicizing” the military or weaponizing the judiciary and criminal justice system to target opponents, “a line has been crossed.”
“Pluralism is not about holding hands and singing ‘Kumbaya,’” Obama said. “It is not about abandoning your convictions and folding when things get tough. It is about recognizing that, in a democracy, power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions and making room in those coalitions not only for the woke, but the waking.
“Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success.”
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Obama’s speech quickly drew strong criticism from conservatives.
“It’s over for Obama,” journalist Miranda Devine posted on X. “The spell is broken. Donald Trump vanquished him, Biden, Harris, the Bushes, the Cheneys. All of them, with a spring in his step.”
“Ever since his last minute desperate smear of Trump with the ‘very fine people on both sides’ lie, Barack Obama has been slowing realizing his status as false prophet of the Democrat party is no more,” conservative radio host Buck Sexton posted on X.
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“Obama turned our politics into ‘if you disagree with me, you are a bad person,’” Republican communicator Matt Whitlock posted on X. “Few people did more to pave the way for Trump. So he can take a seat.”
“By voting in a democratic election, millions of people proved they hate democracy,” author Jon Gabriel posted on X. “Yes, this Obama fellow is quite the intellect.”
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“Setting aside the unbelievable hypocrisy here, this is also the guy who’s launching a project to lessen our political divisions. Being the problem — way up on his high horse, looking down disappointedly at the unwashed masses — while publicly lamenting the problem is peak Obama,” Fox News contributor Guy Benson posted on X.
Obama, in his remarks, insisted he is “convinced that if we want democracy as we understand it to survive,” people must work for a renewed dedication to pluralist principles.
“Because the alternative is what we’ve seen here in the United States and in many democracies around the globe. Not just more gridlock. Not just public cynicism. But an increasing willingness” among “politicians and their followers to violate democratic norms. To do anything they can to get their way. To use the power of the state to target critics and journalists and political rivals and to even resort to violence” to obtain and retain power.
Jamie Foxx is finally opening up about mysterious health scare that nearly killed him
Jamie Foxx will be addressing his mysterious health scare from last year in his upcoming special, “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…”
The Netflix special, filmed in Atlanta in October, featured a live audience. One audience member, Demecos Chambers, told Fox News Digital Foxx’s medical scare that rocked headlines in April 2023 was a serious situation.
Chambers said Foxx described that he was “on the brink of death” after passing out and going into a coma that lasted several weeks.
“His health was failing terribly bad, like Jamie was on the brink of death. His vitals were all down. Everything was going down. It got to the point where the doctors and everybody was telling the family like, ‘Look, he might not make it to pull out of this,’” Chambers told Fox News Digital.
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At the time of the medical scare, Foxx was in Georgia working alongside Cameron Diaz for the upcoming Netflix film, “Back in Action.”
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“It was life-threatening, and it didn’t relate to anything with drugs. And it was serious. I don’t want to spoil it for everyone, but I do want to say that it was something that, literally he talks about the experience of when he was working on set in Atlanta, passed out, he woke up and thought he was like, ‘Oh, I just, you know, blacked out or just blacked out for a minute and woke up.’
“But he’s like he woke up in a hospital bed … like, ‘Wow, I must be here for a couple hours.’ They was like, ‘No Jamie, you’ve been here for weeks. You were in a coma,” Chambers said.
“His health was failing terribly bad, like Jamie was on the brink of death. His vitals were all down. Everything was going down. It got to the point where the doctors and everybody was telling the family like, ‘Look, he might not make it to pull out of this.'”
Chambers said one of Foxx’s daughters visited Foxx while he was in a coma and strummed a guitar for him. The actor is father to Corinne and Anelise.
“And it was getting to a point where, so his daughter started coming in to the hospital and playing this song on his guitar. That’s like this cherished song between him and her.
“And ever since she started doing that, his vitals and everything started to pick up while he’s in his coma. So, the doctors can’t explain. Nobody can explain what’s going on. And even the daughter isn’t really cognizant [of] what’s going on. She’s just there to support her dad in a way that she knows fit. And, so, they’re saying the more she plays, the better and better he starts to recover from this coma until finally he wakes up,” Chambers said, without revealing which daughter he was referring to.
WATCH: Netflix special attendee says Jamie Foxx took a selfie in the hospital which made fans think he was ‘cloned’
Chambers said Foxx told the audience that doctors informed him he had a “30% likelihood of surviving.” Chambers also shared that Foxx brought out the medical staff and the rehabilitation staff at the end of the show.
Chambers explained the since-deleted selfie Foxx uploaded to social media of himself in the hospital. According to the event attendee, Foxx uploaded the “pale” looking selfie to assure fans he was OK.
“So, he decided, while being in his induced drugged up state in the hospital, he decided to go into the hospital bathroom and take a selfie and post a selfie,” Chambers said.
“So, he posted a selfie. He’s really looking pale. You know, he’s on all these drugs and everything, and he posted online, like, ‘Hey guys, I’m fine.’ And he looks like a very, very pale version of himself. And everybody’s like, ‘Oh my God, they cloned Jamie Fox. He’s White now,'” he joked.
Although Foxx is recounting a very serious medical scare, Chambers noted that some of the Netflix special is funny.
“So, he talks about that story. And so the whole thing is like it’s really it is a very heartfelt, very serious, very funny story. But, at the same time, it shows how even much of a comedian life can be,” he said.
Netflix had no comment for Fox News Digital. Foxx’s representatives did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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In October, Foxx took the stage for the first time since his health scare for “One More Chance: An Evening with Jamie Foxx.”
“God is good…. As I post these pictures, my heart and my soul is filled with nothing but pure joy…on October 3 fourth and fifth I had an opportunity to tell my side of the story and there was no better place than Atlanta, Georgia,” the “Django Unchained” actor wrote on Instagram.
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“When people ask me is this a stand up comedy show I say no it’s an artistic explanation. Of some thing that went terribly wrong, but thanks to the great people in Atlanta especially piedmont hospital you enabled me to come back and be on stage and do what I love to do the most…”
The Oscar-winning actor chatted with concerned fans in July outside a restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona, where he attempted to provide answers about what happened when he had a “medical complication.”
WATCH: Jamie Foxx discusses mysterious 2023 hospitalization which started with a ‘bad headache’
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“Look, April 11 last year, bad headache, asked my boy for an Advil,” Foxx said before snapping his fingers. “I was gone for 20 days.
“I don’t remember anything,” Jamie told the fans at the restaurant. “So they told me — I’m in Atlanta — they told me, my sister and my daughter, they took me to the first doctor and they said … ‘Nah,’ gave me a cortisone shot.
“The next doctor said, ‘Something’s going on up there.’ I won’t say it on camera. I won’t say it on camera. But it was,” Foxx said as he nodded his head in deep thought.
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Corinne Foxx revealed April 12, 2023, that her father was recovering from a medical complication.
“Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery,” she wrote on social media at the time. “We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.”
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American-made products you can shop for this holiday season for loved ones
While you’re going through your Christmas shopping list this year and checking it twice, consider looking into some companies with products made in the U.S. to purchase for loved ones.
Buying an American-made product is not only a purchase you can feel good about, you will likely find unique items you can’t get anywhere else.
Plus, you may find it interesting to read the stories of how a small business got started and how the product you’re purchasing was made.
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Discover a few of the many companies you can shop with this holiday season for products made in America.
- 360 Cookware
- Chill-N-Reel
- Chew Max
- Metal Art of Wisconsin
- Buffalo Billfold Company
- Tabasco
- Bella Notte Linens
- Clover Gift Shop
- Saddlemen
- Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
1. 360 Cookware
For the chef in the house, check out 360 Cookware, a business based in Wisconsin.
The company is renowned for its high-quality, American-made stainless steel cookware. The brand is distinguished by its commitment to producing cookware that is not only durable but also health-conscious and environmentally friendly.
Founders Beth and Brian Hurley joined “Fox & Friends Weekend” in 2022 to discuss why their products make a great purchase.
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“It’s the last pan you’ll ever buy,” said Brian Hurley.
The 360 Cookware multi-ply products boast three layers – stainless exterior, aluminum core for optimal heat and no coatings. The bakeware’s non-stick feature ensures flawless holiday treats.
“Bakeware is amazing. The cookies always come out nice and perfect,” said Beth Hurley.
And 360 Cookware emphasizes sustainability and environmental consciousness by manufacturing its products in the United States using eco-friendly methods. Their focus on creating durable, long-lasting cookware aligns with the goal of reducing waste and promoting a healthier cooking experience for consumers.
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The company offers cookware, including saucepans and fry pans, and bakeware like pie pans and cookie sheets. You can also purchase cutting boards, cooking utensils, flatware and more.
2. Chill-N-Reel
The Chill-N-Reel can cooler makes the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys long days out on the water fishing with a cold drink in hand.
This product was created by a firefighter from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The can cooler keeps drinks cold, while also serving as a fishing pole to create the perfect device for multitasking.
This idea came to be when Jacob Rutledge attached a line to the bottom of his koozie to catch fish during a Florida vacation, according to the Chill-N-Reel website.
This concept turned into a more practical product that has been featured on “Shark Tank.”
3. Chew Max
Meet Bob Baran, the brains behind Chew Max, a family-owned Michigan-based business founded in 2011 that specializes in all-natural pet treats.
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Bob’s enthusiasm for crafting top-notch treats for furry pals radiated on “Fox and Friends” in 2022.
His products, tailored for dogs and cats, come in an array of natural flavors and options.
Each bone undergoes a precise baking process, ensuring top-notch quality while maintaining a competitive price point.
4. Metal Art of Wisconsin
The father-son duo of Shane and Justis Henderson founded Metal Art of Wisconsin.
The company produces patriotic pieces, such as steel, wood and aluminum handmade flags.
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The company was spotlighted at the 2022 Fox Nation Patriot Awards for creating its prestigious awards.
The father-son duo’s craftmanship returned for the 2024 Fox Nation Patriot Awards.
Metal Art of Wisconsin represents a line of patriotic metal and wood artwork crafted in America, garnering immense popularity across various social media platforms.
Renowned for its sizable presence, particularly on Instagram, it proudly holds the title of having the most extensive “metal art” Instagram following globally.
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Discover the beauty of these American flags, available in various sizes to suit your space and style.
5. Buffalo Billfold Company
For the aficionado of exquisite leather goods, whether it’s finely crafted belts, elegant purses or timeless billfolds, the Buffalo Billfold Company is a gem.
Established in the heart of America, in Worthington, Minnesota, this brand has been crafting exquisite leather products since 1972. Every wallet, bag and accessory is meticulously handmade by skilled artisans, using premium American-sourced materials.
The company’s commitment to being “Made in America” isn’t just a label; it’s a testament to preserving traditional craftsmanship and supporting local economies.
The Buffalo Billfold Company’s products not only embody durability and timeless design but also symbolize a dedication to sustaining the rich legacy of American manufacturing.
6. Tabasco
Spice up the stocking of any heat enthusiast with the fiery flavor of Tabasco. It’s the ideal small but mighty gift that packs a punch for anyone who savors a bit of zing in food.
Tabasco has its spicy roots firmly planted in American soil. Born in 1868 on Avery Island, Louisiana, this sauce isn’t just a condiment; it’s a flavorful slice of American history.
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That pepper mash, the heart and soul of Tabasco, is crafted right there on Avery Island, keeping its rich Louisiana heritage alive in every drop.
It’s a taste of home, a taste of tradition, bottled with care and pride, sharing a spicy bit of America with the world.
7. Bella Notte Linens
At Bella Notte Linens, luxurious bedding is produced in the heart of Northern California. Each sheet, duvet and pillowcase is handcrafted right there in their California studio.
The group blends the finest European textiles with a touch of that West Coast flair, making bedtime feel like a luxurious getaway.
It’s not just about sheets; it’s about creating a haven where every night feels special, wrapped in the embrace of American-made comfort and style.
8. Clover Gift Shop
Nestled in a quaint corner of Main Street, Clover Gift Shop is a treasure trove that celebrates the heart and soul of American-made goods. From handcrafted ceramics to locally sourced artisanal treats, each item tells a story of local talent and pride.
With shelves adorned by carefully curated pieces from across the country, Clover Gift Shop embodies the spirit of community and creativity.
It’s more than a shop; it’s a haven for shoppers to discover the beauty and uniqueness of American craftsmanship, supporting local artisans while embracing a piece of authentic Americana with every purchase.
9. Saddlemen
The Saddlemen company epitomizes the spirit of American rugged durability.
Based in California, this brand crafts high-quality, custom-fit seat covers and automotive accessories that embody the essence of American-made excellence.
From the design stage to manufacturing, every step reflects a dedication to precision.
Their products, proudly made in America, not only enhance the aesthetics of vehicles but also stand as a testament to the brand’s dedication to providing durable, reliable and stylish automotive accessories deeply rooted in American manufacturing values.
10. Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
Whether it’s for a passionate coffee connoisseur or a friend who adores a flavorful brew, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii stands as the ultimate gift choice.
Originating in Kona, Hawaii, in 1989, this brand embodies the spirit of American entrepreneurship. Its dedication to crafting exceptional coffee using 100% Kona beans resonates with the brand’s commitment to quality and authenticity.
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With a franchise model that extends across the nation, the company proudly represents an American-made brand that not only delivers premium coffee but also captures the vibrant essence of Hawaii’s coffee traditions, bringing a taste of the islands to every cup served on American soil.