David Begnaud
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From the archive: Sharon Stone shared something she said she had never discussed publicly. After waking up unconscious in a room thrown into chaos, Sharon did not understand what had happened to her. A decade later, a doctor discovered healed fractures and scarring throughout her thoracic rib cage and told her the injuries were evidence of an attack. She explains why she ultimately chose not to press charges and why she refused to let the case become her legacy.
David Begnaud82,037 Aufrufe • vor 4 Tagen
Here’s the police body cam video showing what happened when a Hertz worker at the New Orleans airport called police because a Puerto Rican man kept insisting that his drivers license was valid. The Hertz worker denied the man his pre paid rental car because he couldn’t present his passport. The Hertz worker thought Puerto Rico was another country and so she insisted the man needed to show a passport. He didn’t. He is a U.S. citizen as are all Puerto Ricans. This body cam video was first obtained by FOX 8 New Orleans. You can judge for yourself the unidentified Kenner PD officers demeanor / behavior. Marchand found it to be extremely rude and demeaning. As for the Hertz worker, she seen on video saying to the customer, Humberto Marchand: “Because you recorded as you’re not gonna be able to rent from Hertz ever!” That’s not true. Hertz has already apologized to Mr. Marchand publicly and stated that the employees were wrong and will be retained. It is clear that neither the officer, nor the Hertz employee, know that Marchand is right: his driver’s license is as valid as any other license issued in any other state. He didn’t need to show a passport to anyone. The officer could’ve provided clarity to the situation based on the fact that Puerto Rico is not a foreign country. He did not or was unaware of that fact. In my initial report, I stated that Marchand heard the officer say that he would call border authorities. The body cam video does not show that. As FOX 8 New Orleans’s Andrés Fuentes reported, the officer said: “Do not come back up here and cause any more disturbances.” In the body camera video, Marchand asks, “You’re going to call what? Border services?”
David Begnaud8,550,001 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren
Before BTS, Netflix, and K-dramas changed the way America saw Korean men, Margaret Cho says her father arrived here and could not understand why nobody noticed how handsome he was. In Korea, she says, rooms would stop when he walked in. In America, that power disappeared. Until he found the gay neighborhoods. Then everybody noticed.
David Begnaud134,830 Aufrufe • vor 23 Tagen
When a 90 year old worker, pushing carts at Winn-Dixie supermarket in Metairie, Louisiana, was stopped by shopper karen swensen, who asked why he was working on a sweltering hot day, he said: “to eat.” Within 24 hours, Karen raised 224,000 + on GoFundMe for the 90 year old veteran who says he still won’t retire, but can now work without worry.
David Begnaud2,976,408 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
Gus Walz granted me his first-ever interview. The world heard just three words from him at the Democratic National Convention—“That’s my dad”—a moment that captured hearts across the nation. It was met with waves of compassion, a flurry of criticism, and ultimately, a deeper understanding. Now, for the first time, Gus Walz opens up about going viral, navigating life with learning differences, and what it means to live on his own terms.
David Begnaud1,284,695 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
After ADAM LAMBERT kissed a man on live TV, Good Morning America pulled him from the next morning’s show. Another network wanted him, but only if he talked about the controversy. His point was simple: Madonna, Britney, and Christina could do it. So why was his kiss treated differently? And Adam's new album, ADAM, is out July 10 on all platforms.
David Begnaud33,453 Aufrufe • vor 11 Tagen
Long before ADAM LAMBERT and I ever said out loud who we were, our mothers were already paying attention. My mom once placed her yellow canary heels beside my dad’s work boots to see which pair toddler me would choose. Years later, Adam’s mom noticed him exploring her clothes and makeup. Both stories led to the same realization: our moms had been watching more closely than we knew. Mine had a hunch. Adam’s had one very specific boundary: “I don’t care that you’re putting on women’s clothes. I care that you’re putting on my stuff.”
David Begnaud13,074 Aufrufe • vor 4 Tagen
When the last video store in Pocatello, Idaho, closed its doors, the owner was more concerned about his most loyal customer than the dwindling revenue. That customer was Christina, 35, a woman with Down syndrome, who visited the store daily to rent a movie. Understanding how crucial this routine was for her happiness, he decided to create “Christina’s Corner” to ensure that her cherished ritual wouldn’t be disrupted. CBS Mornings
David Begnaud945,316 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Here’s our profile on Judge JUDGE FRANK CAPRIO. I’ve never gotten more requests from viewers for a story on anyone, than I have for one on Judge Caprio. Today, he’s in south Florida to see doctors who are treating him for pancreatic cancer. Please join me in wishing/praying/hoping that the news is good for this merciful man. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy this profile of the 87 year old retired judge from Providence, Rhode Island, who is beloved for his compassion from the bench. CBS Mornings
David Begnaud1,427,164 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
An Arlington, TX Police officer in Texas tells a Puerto Rican man his Puerto Rican license isn’t valid in Texas and writes him a ticket for having no valid drivers license I called the police department and they acknowledged the officer was wrong and they dropped the ticket. Luis Angel Alvelo Gonzalez was recently cited by this Arlington police officer for: Stop, Stand, or Park on Sidewalk No Valid Driver’s License – Unlicensed (Now Dropped) Improper Window Tint or Material Obstructing Windshield or Side / Rear Window What is surprising is that the officer did nothing to look into whether or not the license was valid, despite Luis’ repeated polite, insistence, that the ID was valid. The officer dismissed it and said you can fight it in court. I called the police department and they acknowledged what we know: Puerto Rico drivers licenses are valid in any state in the United States. A Puerto Rico drivers license is as valid as any drivers license in any state in the United States of America.
David Begnaud1,742,765 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren
When David Archuleta came out, his mom told him she loved God more than she could accept who he was. One year later she walked away from the Mormon church and told him if he was going to hell they were all going with him. Watch full episode on YouTube. #CanvaPartner
David Begnaud134,160 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
Spirit Airlines told a Puerto Rican mother to provide her toddlers passport, but when she couldn’t, she says an airline agent & a supervisor refused to allow her & her family to fly from California to the island of Puerto Rico. Statement from Spirit Airlines : “Spirit has a long history of serving Puerto Rico, and we offer about 25 daily flights to three destinations on the island. In this specific case, an agent at LAX who is new to the position misunderstood the identification requirements. We are providing the agent with additional coaching and reiterating proper procedure. We sincerely apologize to our Guest and their family for the inconvenience, and we issued a refund for the tickets and provided them with future travel vouchers.”
David Begnaud1,099,917 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren
The first time I met the man I hired as a dog trainer he said I have something to tell: I killed a man, and I was sentenced to life in prison, but I got out after 25 years, because I got a second chance. What followed was an incredible story of second chances, redemption, and an opportunity to thank the man who made it all happen.
David Begnaud697,409 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren