Arsenal have won their appeal against Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card at Wolves, with the Football Association confirming that an independent regulatory commission had “upheld the claim of wrongful dismissal” and removed his three-match ban.
The 18-year-old was shown a straight red card by the referee Michael Oliver in the first half of Arsenal’s 1-0 win after bringing down Matt Doherty in his own half, becoming the third-youngest player to be dismissed in Premier League history. Mikel Arteta said he was “absolutely fuming” with the decision, which was checked and confirmed by the video assistant referee, Darren England.
Arsenal appealed on Tuesday afternoon and were informed within hours that it had been successful.
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“An independent regulatory commission has upheld a claim of wrongful dismissal in relation to Myles Lewis-Skelly and removed his three-match suspension,” a statement from the FA said. “The Arsenal player was sent off for serious foul play during their Premier League fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, January 25, 2025.”
The referees’ body, Professional Game Match Officials Limited, said it was appalled by the “abhorrent abuse”, including death threats, that Oliver and his family have received since the game. The 39-year-old’s home is reportedly under police guard.
He will not take charge of Arsenal’s game at home against Manchester City on Sunday but will officiate Ipswich v Southampton on Saturday. Before that, Oliver will be in charge for the Champions League match between Barcelona and Atalanta on Wednesday night, when Arsenal travel to Girona.
Lewis-Skelly’s red card was the fourth Arsenal have received this season, although Arteta had expressed confidence it would be rescinded without an appeal, as occurred when a Bruno Fernandes red card against Tottenham overturned earlier in the season.
“I am absolutely fuming but I leave it with you,” he said. “I think it is that obvious that we don’t need any comment today and hopefully the right thing will happen. There is a really good precedent, what happened with Bruno this season as well. OK, we were in a position that we shouldn’t be in, at least let’s be in a position that we should be in for the next few weeks and allow that player to continue to his job.”
Arsenal fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the club has successfully won their appeal against the red card shown to Kieran Lewis-Skelly during their match against Wolves. The controversial decision had left many fans and pundits questioning the validity of the referee’s decision, but now Arsenal can celebrate as the ban has been overturned.
Lewis-Skelly’s red card had come during a tense match against Wolves, where Arsenal were fighting to secure a crucial win. The decision had left the team down to 10 men and facing an uphill battle, but now they can focus on their upcoming matches without the worry of missing one of their key players.
Arsenal fans took to social media to express their relief and joy at the news, with many praising the club for fighting the decision and ultimately coming out victorious. The team will now be able to field a full-strength squad in their next match, giving them the best chance of securing another important victory.
Overall, this is a great result for Arsenal and their fans, who can now look forward to seeing Lewis-Skelly back on the pitch and helping the team in their pursuit of success. Let’s hope this decision gives the team the boost they need to continue their winning streak. #Arsenal #LewisSkelly #RedCardAppealWon #Victory #Relief.
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In a shocking turn of events, the conviction of Kaitlyn Conley has been overturned by the state Appellate Division. Conley, who was convicted of poisoning her boss, chiropractor Mary Yoder, in 2015, has maintained her innocence throughout the trial and subsequent appeals process.
The Appellate Division ruled that there were errors in the original trial, including the admission of expert testimony that was deemed unreliable. This decision has sparked a mix of emotions from both supporters and critics of Conley, with some relieved that justice has been served while others are outraged at the possibility of a guilty person going free.
Conley’s legal team is now preparing for a potential retrial, as prosecutors have vowed to continue pursuing justice for Mary Yoder. The case has garnered national attention for its complex legal issues and the dramatic twists and turns that have unfolded over the years.
As the legal battle continues, the fate of Kaitlyn Conley remains uncertain. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Utica, N.Y. — A state appellate court has overturned a Central New York woman’s conviction for poisoning her former boyfriend’s mother in 2015.
Kaitlyn Conley, 31, was convicted of first-degree manslaughter for the death of her boss Mary Louise Yoder — who was also the mother of Conley’s former boyfriend Adam Yoder — after her second trial in 2017. Her first trial ended in a hung jury and the second jury acquitted her of a murder charge.
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In a shocking turn of events, Kaitlyn Conley’s conviction for killing her former boyfriend’s mother with poison has been overturned. The 25-year-old woman was originally found guilty of murder in 2017 and sentenced to 23 years to life in prison.
However, new evidence has come to light that raises questions about Conley’s guilt. The defense team presented evidence that the victim, Mary Yoder, may have accidentally ingested the deadly toxin through a contaminated drink rather than being intentionally poisoned by Conley.
After a lengthy legal battle, the appellate court agreed that there was reasonable doubt in Conley’s case and overturned her conviction. Conley, who has maintained her innocence throughout the ordeal, expressed relief at the news and is looking forward to rebuilding her life.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of thorough investigations and fair trials in the pursuit of justice. As the legal proceedings continue, the true circumstances surrounding Mary Yoder’s tragic death may finally come to light.
Kyler Gordon thought for a moment he’d returned a fumble 62 yards for a touchdown Thursday night.
Officials let him return the ball into the end zone, too, though not all of them actually ran down the field with the Bears cornerback.
Eventually, replay showed that Gordon was down by contact when he recovered the ball. Gordon’s touchdown was instead merely a recovery of Pharaoh Brown’s fumble in the third quarter of an eventual 6-3 loss to the Seahawks.
“Apparently someone touched my leg,” Gordon said.
Gordon claimed one official on the field said he didn’t see what happened.
“I heard one of the refs say, ‘I wasn’t even watching,’” he said. “That actually blew my mind. He said, ‘I don’t know what happened.’”
He suspected while running into the end zone the play might be reversed.
“I thought I’d be able to get a free one,” he said. “I would just go to the house and celebrate. Everyone, the whole crowd got loud.”
It wasn’t to be.
“It’s sad,” he said. “I haven’t had a touchdown since high school.”
In a shocking turn of events, Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon’s potential fumble recovery touchdown was overturned by an official who reportedly admitted that he “wasn’t even watching” the play. This controversial decision has sparked outrage among fans and players alike, with many questioning the integrity of the officiating in the game. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. #KylerGordon #Bears #NFL #Controversy #FumbleRecoveryTouchdown
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A federal court of appeals has overturned the rape conviction of former 49er Dana Stubblefield.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A federal court of appeals has overturned the rape conviction of former 49er Dana Stubblefield.
Stubblefield was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of raping a woman who was interviewing for a babysitting job in 2015.
In a shocking turn of events, former San Francisco 49ers star Dana Stubblefield’s rape conviction has been overturned by a California federal appeals court. The court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction, leading to Stubblefield’s release from prison.
Stubblefield, who was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1997, was convicted in 2020 of raping a developmentally disabled woman in his home. He was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison, but has now been cleared of all charges.
The decision to overturn Stubblefield’s conviction has sparked controversy and outrage, with many questioning the justice system’s handling of the case. Some believe that Stubblefield’s celebrity status played a role in the outcome, while others argue that the evidence against him was simply not strong enough to sustain a conviction.
Regardless of the reasons behind the court’s decision, one thing is clear: the case has reignited conversations about sexual assault, consent, and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable. While Stubblefield may have been cleared of criminal charges, the impact of his actions on the victim and society as a whole cannot be ignored.
As the fallout from this case continues to unfold, one thing is certain: the debate over justice, accountability, and the role of athletes in society is far from over.
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