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Pastor Accused of Assaulting Wife Over First-Class Upgrade On Alaska Airlines Flight
In a shocking incident on July 2, Pastor Roger Allan Holmberg, Sr. allegedly struck his wife during an Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to Alaska. The altercation reportedly began when Holmberg discovered his wife had been upgraded to first-class, while he remained in a different section of the plane.
Witnesses interviewed by Anchorage Airport Police detailed the events leading up to the alleged assault. According to the complaint, Holmberg questioned his wife, asking, “How the hell did you get the upgrade?” She responded, “I’m a Gold Point member. Don’t speak to me like that.” Holmberg then handed his phone to his wife from the aisle, instructing her to read it, and made an obscene gesture with his middle finger.
Shortly after this exchange, Holmberg allegedly attempted to swing towards his wife, striking the top of her head. One witness informed airport police that Holmberg then went to the first-class lavatory. Upon exiting, the witness confronted Holmberg, warning, “If there were any further incidents, we would put him in handcuffs.”
In her interview with airport police, Holmberg’s wife stated that he had struck her in the head with the back of his knuckles, despite knowing she had epilepsy, which could trigger a seizure from head contact. She also claimed that he had a history of abusing her, including a previous incident where he had broken her finger.
Holmberg, when questioned by authorities, expressed his frustration over his wife’s first-class upgrade, stating he wanted her to sit next to him. Despite his anger, he insisted he was not violent and did not intend to harm his wife. He described the incident as merely tapping her on the head to get her attention, and revealed they had been attending marriage counseling due to frequent disrespect and anger issues on her part. Holmberg also mentioned a prior incident where his wife allegedly grabbed his leg while he was driving, leading to her breaking her finger.
Upon learning of the incident, the flight crew notified law enforcement. Holmberg was arrested upon landing in Alaska for simple assault and transported to the Anchorage Correctional Center. According to court documents, he has since been released under the condition that he cannot come within 100 yards of his wife.
In a statement to ABC News, an Alaska Airlines spokesperson confirmed that Holmberg has been banned from all future flights with the airline. The U.S. Government (FBI) has filed a simple assault charge against him as of July 3rd.
This incident highlights the serious nature of domestic violence, even in public and confined spaces like an airplane. It also underscores the importance of swift intervention by flight crew and law enforcement to ensure passenger safety.
Jay-Z Emerges World’s Richest Musician with $2.5bn Net Worth — Forbes
American rap icon and business mogul, Sean Carter, better known as Jay-Z, has been declared the world’s richest musician by Forbes with an estimated net worth of $2.5 billion.
The Roc Nation founder’s fortune cuts across multiple ventures, including his luxury champagne brand, Armand de Brignac (Ace of Spades), cognac label D’Ussé, and his stakes in real estate, hospitality, technology, and startups.
He also reaped huge gains from the sale of music streaming platform Tidal and his former clothing line, Rocawear.
Jay-Z’s rise to the top further cements his reputation as not only a cultural force but also one of the most successful music entrepreneurs globally.
On the female side, American pop star Taylor Swift retained her crown as the richest female musician, with a net worth of $1.6 billion.
Forbes noted that Swift remains the first artist in history to attain billionaire status solely from music and touring earnings.
Single Mothers Can’t Raise Boys Into ‘Proper Men’ – Jim Iyke
Nollywood star, Jim Iyke, has stirred controversy with his recent remarks on parenting, insisting that single mothers cannot raise a boy into a “proper man” without the presence of a male figure.
Speaking during an interview with Okay 101.7 FM in Accra, Ghana, the actor argued that women are naturally built to nurture but lack the disciplinary balance needed to raise boys into men.
“A woman can’t raise a man. You can’t, you’re not built for it. A single mother cannot raise a man properly. You need a male influence – go get your brother that’s doing well or your father or even any man that you trust. There has to be a male presence in it [raising a boy child],” Iyke said.
He further maintained that boys require strict guidance from men in order to grow into disciplined adults.
“Because women are naturally built to nurture, to love. And then what you’re going to raise is a very weak man? He is going to be everything like the men that left you. You need somebody that would discipline him, tell him ‘No’ as often times as possible, and put him in the grind,” he added.
Iyke’s remarks have since triggered heated debates across social media, with some agreeing with his perspective while others accused him of undermining the struggles of single mothers who successfully raise responsible children without male support.
The actor, who has often been outspoken on social issues, did not back down on his position, stressing that the absence of a male role model leaves a critical gap in raising boys.
Beyoncé’s Unreleased Music Stolen in Atlanta
A shocking theft has occurred in Atlanta, just days before Beyoncé’s highly anticipated Cowboy Carter tour stop in the city.
According to a police report, hard drives containing unreleased music, show plans, and past and future set lists for her tour were stolen from a rental car used by the singer’s choreographer and one of her dancers on July 8.
The stolen items included five jump drives containing watermarked music, unreleased music, footage plans for shows past and future, and set lists.
Other items reported stolen included a laptop, designer clothes, and Apple AirPods. The theft is a significant blow to Beyoncé, who is known for going to extreme lengths to prevent leaks.
Authorities are working to recover the stolen items, using tracking information on the laptop and headphones to track where the items may have gone.
They also dusted the vehicle for any fingerprints and discovered “two very light prints.”
An arrest warrant has been issued, but the suspect’s name has not been made public.
Beyoncé has a reputation for being meticulous about preventing leaks.
She pioneered the “surprise drop” with her self-titled fifth album, which appeared unannounced on December 13, 2013.
Recorded under the code name Lily, the album was released exclusively through Apple’s iTunes store to minimize the number of people with advance knowledge.
The star has employed similar tactics on every subsequent album, with songwriters often not knowing whether their contributions will be used until a record appears in shops.
Jay-Z Emerges World’s Richest Musician with $2.5bn Net Worth — Forbes
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