Inquest underway into mentally ill man shot dead by police

Inquest underway into mentally ill man shot dead by police

A mentally ill 29-year-old fatally shot by police, including eight shots as he fled, was a “brilliant, authentic and honest” man, whose condition deteriorated with methamphetamine use, a coroner’s inquest heard today. The officers who fatally shot Jerrim Toms were unaware of his history of mental health problems. (Source: Provided) By Guyon Espiner for rnz.co.nz … Read more

Tennis legend Becker teaching fellow inmates fitness, nutrition

Tennis legend Becker teaching fellow inmates fitness, nutrition

Boris Becker has been teaching dozens of inmates about fitness, nutrition and crisis management while in prison for fraud. Former tennis player Boris Becker arrives at Southwark Crown Court for sentencing in London. (Source: Associated Press) The German tennis legend was jailed for two-and-a-half years in April for fraudulently hiding £2.5m ($5m NZ) in assets … Read more