Raffaele Sollecito, Amanda Knox to face new charges? Latest updates on experiences inside the prison exposed

(Credit: Reuters ) Sollecito will face retrial on the murder case. Apart from that, he will face a different trial, together with his ghostwriter. This is in relation to his book, Honor Bound: My Journey to Hell and Back with Amanda Knox.

January 14

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On October 2008, Raffaele Sollecito was convicted, together with his then girl friend, Amanda Knox, on Meredith Kercher's murder. Sollecito's father knew about their relationship as his son was very open about Knox. Their friends would always see them hugging and cuddling. They seem inseparable even on facing the charges for Kercher's murder. By December 2009, both of them were found guilty. According to the statements of their housemates, both Sollecito and Knox were drug users.

One source summarized the evidences that point Sollecito's participation in Kercher's murder. The bra clasp had Sollecito's DNA on its hooks. Also, there was a knife recovered at Sollecito's home. It has both Kercher's and Amanda's DNA. Another evidence that was found was a footprint in the victim's blood. It was found at the bathroom which is believed to be Sollecito's right foot.  What made the evidences strong was that both Sollecito and Knox' made contradicting alibis on what they did on the night of the murder.

Sollecito and Knox have ended their relationship. Knox broke up with Sollecito when he sabotaged Knox' alibi to clear her name on Kercher's murder. Knox was firm with her statement that she was watching a DVD and having an initimate moment with Sollecito at the time of the murder. However, Sollecito said that he could not recall if Knox was with him.  

Like all high - profile cases, many people would love to know more about its nitty - gritties. That may be the reason why Sollecito's book was a big hit and made controversy. However, Sollecito and his ghostwriter , will stand trial because of the alleged false claims that were found in the book. The hearing is expected to begin on the 3rd week of January 2015. This will be followed by a retrial on the murder case, possibly on March 2015. 

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HLN Unveils New Set for Robin Meade, to Premiere ‘The Daily Share’

“Right now, HLN is making history,” HLN President Albie Hecht writes to staff

As part of its social-media makeover, HLN unveiled a new set for “Morning Express” with Robin Meade Tuesday morning.

“Our own morning sunshine, Robin Meade and her MXP crew, debuted HLN’s new set which reflects our mission to give the social media community the first all-screens home for the best social news and lifestyle content in the world,” network President Albie Hecht wrote in a memo to staff.

And at noonET, “The Daily Share” will premiere.

Also Read: HLN Chief Albie Hecht’s Rebrand Is Going to Blow Up Cable News Biz: It’s Sort of the Informative Side of ‘Daily Show’

The social-media-oriented show, hosted by Ali Nejad and Yasmin Vassoughian, is one of the first cable news shows whose content is dictated by what’s trending on social media rather than decisions made by producers.

“This is about redefining news as news you share,” HLN President Albie Hecht told TheWrap in awide-ranging interview at the end of 2014 about the network’s new direction.

Also Read: HLN, The Daily Dot Partner for Co-Branded TV, Digital Segments

“It also means where we get our news, so I say to our producers: you have to program this network and this all-screens experience for people who don’t have a TV set, don’t have a magazine, don’t read the newspaper; they’re going to get up, they’re going to look at their phone, they’re going to get their feed or their information.”

Throughout the day, HLN will share photos from its new sets and shows at the #ReadySetGo hashtag.

Also Read: Nancy Grace Trolls HLN Viewers by Replacing Robin Meade on ‘Morning Express': ‘Ding Dong, The Witch is Gone!’ (Video)

Hecht’s full note below.

Team —

Right now, HLN is making history. A year ago we promised to break the cable TV news mode, and at 6 am today, that’s exactly what we did. Our own morning sunshine, Robin Meade and her MXP crew, debuted HLN’s new set which reflects our mission to give the social media community the first all-screens home for the best social news and lifestyle content in the world.

At noon, “The Daily Share,” HLN’s first live daily show under the new brand, kicks off with hosts Ali Nejad and Yasmin Vassoughian. Another first for HLN is T-Mobile’s all-screens sponsorship of The Daily Share.

We’ll be sharing photos of the new HLN all day long. Use the hashtag #ReadySetGo.

In tandem with “The Daily Share” on-air launch, The Daily Share Website went live: http://www.hlntv.com/thedailyshare. Infinite kudos to our digital and social teams.

Continuing on that innovative visual theme, HLN also debuted its new logo and graphics look which shows another example of how HLN is rethinking the way news and information is delivered.

And this spot is reserved for Vale, Jack Vale. The mega successful YouTube star who comes to HLN exclusively to reveal how pranking has become the family business with his wife Sherry and their five kids. “Jack Vale: Offline” is our social media brand’s first original series. Watch, follow, like, share, tweet every Tuesday at 10 pm ET/PT #JackValeOffline.

Of course, thank you Nancy Grace, Dr. Drew and their teams for anchoring HLN’s new brand in prime. You are the Queen and King of social integration in your shows. And on the weekends, Lynn Berry and her WXP team rule. Thank you Lynn for showing us the art of the make-up free selfie.

OMG, we did it thanks to all of you. Always in awe of your unwavering dedication and work.

Mondo thanks!

@AlbieHechtHLN

http://www.thewrap.com/hln-unveils-new-set-for-robin-meade-to-premiere-the-daily-share/ 

Formula 1: German Grand Prix back at Hockenheim - Ecclestone

Hockenheim will host this year's German Grand Prix, according to Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone.

The track hosted the 2014 race but is supposed to alternate each year with the Nurburgring.

But Ecclestone, 84, told Reuters: "It's going to be at Hockenheim. We just have to amend the years of the contract. It was alternating with Nurburgring so we'll just take that out."

The official 2015 calendar does not yet specify a venue for the 19 July race.

The Nurburgring is under new ownership and Ecclestone added: "It can't be Nurburgring because there's nobody there."

Hockenheim staged its first Formula 1 grand prix in 1970.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/30826192

15 January 2015

Mayweather v Pacquiao bout still a long way off, says agent

A long-awaited welterweight fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is still a long way off, according to the latter's agent.

14 January 2015

Fred Sternburg has denied reports Pacquiao had agreed terms  on a 2 May bout with Mayweather in Las Vegas.

"There is still a long way to go," said Sternburg. "At least the movement has been in a positive direction."

Filipino Pacquiao, 36, and unbeaten American Mayweather, 37, are considered the best fighters of their generation.

Eight-division world champion Pacquiao is the holder of the WBO belt, while Mayweather is the WBC and WBA champion.

A fight between the two has logn been talked about but they have so far been able to agree a deal.

One stumbling block is Mayweather's insistence on a strict blood-testing programme during training, but Pacquiao said those demands cast him in a bad light as a suspected cheat.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/boxing/30825154

Nancy Grace Battles 2 Chainz over Pot :Think of the Children

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Niners name Jim Tomsula coach

fter eight known external interviews, including a second sitdown with one candidate, the San Francisco 49ers are staying in house. im Tomsula, who has been the Niners' defensive line coach since 2007, was promoted to succeed Jim Harbaugh, the team announced Wednesday. Tomsula, who was the interim head coach at the end of 2010 after Mike Singletary was fired, led the team to a win in its final game of the season. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:12168824 "After conducting a thorough coaching search, and meeting with a number of outstanding candidates, Jim Tomsula clearly is the right man to lead this team," CEO Jed York said in a statement. "Jim is a great teacher and a tremendous mentor who conducts himself with great class and integrity." The well-liked Tomsula is set to be formally introduced Thursday in a news conference at Levi's Stadium. York said a day after the season ended he wanted to find a "teacher" to lead the franchise forward. Certainly a coach familiar with the operation was important as the 49ers build around quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who is coming off a disappointing year. "Our organization is excited to have Jim Tomsula leading this football team," general manager Trent Baalke said. "We have had the privilege of working alongside Jim for the past eight seasons. He is a proven leader, teacher and mentor, and we look forward to seeing him apply his craft and vision to our team." In tabbing a popular locker room figure in Tomsula, though, the Niners figure to lose defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who interviewed for the job on Dec. 30. The Niners' defense was its strength in an up-and-down 8-8 season last year, ranking fifth in the league in total defense. nd there are questions about who Tomsula brings in to replace offensive coordinator Greg Roman, who left for the Buffalo Bills. Because the Niners' offense tried to reinvent itself last year from a ground-and-pound attack to more of a spread passing offense, the next O.C. will seemingly have to make better use of the personnel at their disposal. The promotion of Tomsula represents some continuity as he's been with the Niners for eight-plus years. The Niners' seven-to-10-day search as described by Baalke on was about to end on Day 16 after they conducted interviews that included Fangio, now-Bills coach Rex Ryan, Mike Shanahan, Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase, Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin and now-Jets coach Todd Bowles. Tomsula served as the Niners' interim coach in the 2010 season finale, after Mike Singletary was fired, and the 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals, 38-7, as they finished 6-10. Tomsula's only other head-coaching experience came with NFL Europe's Rhein Fire in 2006. In the early '90s, Tomsula worked as a sales rep for a medical equipment company, then delivered newspapers and worked as a night janitor and cut firewood to earn extra cash in his early coaching days with a young family. "It's a good move. I look forward to fighting for Jim Tomsula," said tight end Vernon Davis, who is a neighbor of Tomsula's -- their kids play on the same flag football team. "Tomsula, just the energy that he provides during the games and having a relationship with him, I can tell that (for) players, he's one of those coaches players wouldn't mind playing for. Just his spirit. He's a good guy and a terrific coach. He'll allow you to go out and do whatever you can do. He'll put each and every individual in place to perform at a high level." The Associated Press contributed to this report. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12168370/jim-tomsula-promoted-san-francisco-49ers-head-coach

Miley Cyrus and Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Siblings Are Also Dating

Hollywood celebs keeping it in the family Miley Cyrus’s brother Braison and Patrick Schwarzenegger’s sister Christina are dating. According to E! News, the pair hit it off after meeting at Miley’s 22nd birthday party in November and started seeing each other in December, a month after Miley and Patrick began their romance. Braison even posted a couple of pictures to his Instagram with him and Christina looking adorable.

Twenty-year-old Braison is a singer-songwriter and Christina, 23, is a graduate from Georgetown University. Christina and Patrick hail from the Kennedy-Shwarzenegger clan, with mother Maria Shriver, a journalist, and father Arnold Schwarzenegger, the actor and former Governor of California. http://time.com/3668556/miley-cyrus-patrick-schwarzeneggers-siblings-dating-braison-christina/