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US influencer faces Dubai jail term for screaming
Young had returned to the company to pick up some of her valuables but was slammed with a bill she never saw coming. In no time, an argument began, which eventually ended with Young screaming, immediately violating one of the country’s laws on noise in public spaces.
Tina Baxter, Young’s mom in an interview with Fox 26, recounting her child’s ordeal disclosed that her daughter could now be facing prison time for the crime.
“It’s very scary,” says Baxter, who explained how things took a different turn when her daughter went to the rental car company to retrieve her ID and credit card amongst other items left in the car.
“She found out she could only receive those items if she paid an undisclosed amount of money. She dealt with a very aggressive individual, a young man there who was screaming at her.”
Baxter continued saying her daughter eventually yelled back, which ended in her being charged with “the crime” of screaming.
The argument was captured on a surveillance tape which will be used during the trial.
Popular American activist and leader of the New Black Panther Nation in Houston, Quanell X, who has been involved with Young’s case, explained that the strict laws of the system governing the country are heavily influenced by theocracy.
Quanell X further explained that the country frowns upon raised voices, especially for women, this act is deemed unacceptable.
“They have a strict law system that is based on theocracy. She is in jail for one reason and one reason alone, she raised her voice. In that country, a female is not even allowed to raise her voice. If she raises her voice it’s punishable by jail time,” Quanell X explained.
“In our opinion, she did not commit a crime. Don’t punish women for doing the same thing a man can do in Dubai. It’s not fair, and it’s not right.”
The Nigerian community in the United States has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Eric Ezeokoli, a student of California State University, Long Beach.
Ezeokoli, who was born on October 6, 1960, reportedly died on Friday, April 11, 2026, at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness.
Until his death, he was studying Engineering at the university, also known as Long Beach State University. Sources disclosed that he had previously lived in San Jose before relocating to the Los Angeles area.
Tragically, at the time of his passing, Ezeokoli was said to be homeless and living in his car, with no fixed address.
The deceased was originally from Anambra State, although details about his exact hometown remain unclear. There are indications he may have hailed from Aguata, but this has not been officially confirmed.
Efforts are currently underway to locate his family members and relatives in Nigeria. Members of the Nigerian community and concerned individuals are appealing to anyone with useful information about Ezeokoli’s background or family to come forward.
A contact person, Paul Kizito Eze, has been designated to receive information that could help trace the deceased’s relatives.
The appeal has also been extended to people from Anambra State, particularly those familiar with communities in Aguata, to assist in identifying and notifying the family.
The situation has sparked renewed concern over the welfare of some Nigerians living abroad, especially those facing hardship and isolation.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to reach out urgently to assist in reconnecting the late Ezeokoli with his family for proper burial arrangements.
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