When tragedy hit their production company, here's how two of its executives stepped up to run the show. Rob LaPlante Published 1:30 pm CST, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Photo: Rob LaPlante Photo: Rob LaPlante Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: Rob LaPlante 6 Ways to Successfully Run Your Company with a Co-President 1 / 1 Back to Gallery When Howard P. Schultz, founder and CEO of Lighthearted Entertainment, unexpectedly passed away, the people at his company were left in a state of shock. "Everything completely changed for us literally in an instant," says Rob LaPlante, who was EVP at the time. LaPlante and VP Jeff Spangler (pictured right to left in the photo above) … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Successfully Run Your Company with a Co-President
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Chief Craig: Hearing set for Detroit officers on racist Snapchat video
Dejanay Booth Detroit Free Press Published 2:53 PM EST Feb 18, 2019 A chief's hearing is scheduled for next week regarding an investigation by the Detroit Police Department into an officer's racially insensitive comments posted on Snapchat last month. Police Chief James Craig gave an update on the investigation involving Officer Gary Steele and another officer via Facebook after protesters stood outside of the department's public safety headquarters on Third Avenue. "I understand their anger. We all understand their anger. We certainly support free speech. We certainly support their interest in this investigation. I would just ask to be patient," Craig said. Steele shared the video after stopping 23-year-old Ariel Moore for an expired license plate tag. The video, posted on Steele's Snapchat account, showed Moore walking and the video included the captions, "What black girl magic looks like" and "Celebrating Black History Month." Verbal comments such as "Bye Felicia" and … [Read more...] about Chief Craig: Hearing set for Detroit officers on racist Snapchat video
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2 Detroit officers suspended for video taunting black woman
Associated Press Published 8:29 AM EST Feb 5, 2019 Two Detroit police officers have been suspended amid an investigation into racially demeaning comments made during a traffic stop and posted on social media. Officer Gary Steele and an unidentified officer stopped 23-year-old Ariel Moore for driving with an expired license plate last week. They seized the vehicle, leaving Moore to walk one block to her home in the cold and dark. WXYZ-TV reports that video posted to Steele's Snapchat account showed Moore walking home as he says "priceless" and "bye Felicia." The caption tags read: "What black girl magic looks like" and "celebrating Black History Month." More on freep.com: Detroit police chief wants to demote cop after Snapchat video Number of Detroit homicides falls for 2nd consecutive year Police Chief James Craig said Monday that the officers have been suspended with pay. Craig earlier demoted Steele from corporal and apologized to Moore. The Associated Press sent a message … [Read more...] about 2 Detroit officers suspended for video taunting black woman
Detroit police chief wants to demote cop for Snapchat video
Aleanna Siacon Detroit Free Press Published 2:24 PM EST Feb 1, 2019 The Detroit police department is in the national spotlight for a police officer's racially insensitive Snapchat post. The Snapchat video, first shown on WXYZ-TV (Channel 7), subsequently prompted an internal investigation and strong rebuke from Detroit Police Chief James Craig. In the video, a woman is shown walking away in the cold as police officers appear to seize a silver vehicle. "Priceless," a voice says. The filter used on the Snapchat video posted by user "Cpl Steele" is labeled "Celebrating Black History Month" on the upper right corner and says "What Black Girl Magic Looks Like." "Walk of shame," a voice says. "In the cold," another responds. The video ends with the words "Bye, Felicia." The story since has appeared on CNN and The Washington Post. Craig addressed the incident during a press conference Thursday and said the officer who posted the video … [Read more...] about Detroit police chief wants to demote cop for Snapchat video