As she prepares to take the stand in the ongoing legal battle over her $15 million mansion, Katy Perry's testimony could prove to be a watershed moment in the case, according to legal experts.Carl Westcott a U.S. Army veteran and the founder of 1-800-Flowers filed a lawsuit in 2020 against Perry's business manager, Bernie Gudvi (who represented the "Firework" singer in the July 2020 purchase of the Santa Barbara-area mansion), after attempting to rescind the deal he made to sell his 8.9-acre estate to Perry for $15 million.Westcott had reportedly purchased the home two months earlier for roughly $11 million. At the time, Carl sought a rescission of contract after claiming he "lacked capacity" to sign the transaction due to a recent surgery and brain disorder.KATY PERRY TO TAKE STAND IN COURT BATTLE WITH US VETERAN AFTER JUDGE BLASTS PROCEEDINGS AS 'OUTRAGEOUS'In November 2023, Judge Joseph Lipner ruled that Gudvi was entitled to the sale of the Montecito home purchased on Perry's behalf in 2020. On May 17, 2024, Perry took legal ownership after the deed was recorded. She is seeking up to $4.8 million in damages, including an additional $2 million for damages to the property, citing structural defects, deferred maintenance, and lost rental income.The non-jury trial was split into two parts by the judge. The damages phase took place last year and the penalty phase kicked off last week.Craig Weiner, partner in Blank Rome's Business Litigation Group, stressed that Perry's credibility will be tested during her testimony."The impact of Katys trial testimony will in large part rest on her credibility and ability to tell her side of the events in a clear and believable manner," Weiner told Fox News Digital. "As a litigant and celebrity, she should expect that the judge as trier of fact will pay close attention to the matter and possibly ask their own questions.""If she comes across as likable and truthful, her case will be helped. If she comes across as dislikeable, not treating the tribunal with the proper respect, or not being truthful, she should expect that it will hurt her case."'REAL HOUSEWIFE' BLASTS KATY PERRY, ORLANDO BLOOM FOR LACK OF 'EMPATHY' IN LEGAL FEUD OVER $15M MANSIONAccording to LA real estate lawyer and litigator Eileen Kendall, founder of Kendall Law, the non-jury aspect of the trial, as well as Perry's demeanor during her "high stakes" testimony, will have a major impact on the judge's decision."Her testimony is high-stakes," Kendall told Fox News Digital. "Generally, jury trials pose high reputational and financial risk; bench trials provide more control, predictability, and privacy. A non-jury trial puts the decision in the hands of a judge, not a panel of everyday jurors. That means less chance of emotion driving the outcome."Kendall added, "For Perry, that avoids the risk of jurors siding with the 85-year-old veteran simply out of sympathy. It also saves time, money, and media drama. But without a jury, she loses the possibility that some jurors might be star-struck or hesitant to rule against a celebrity."CHRIS PRATT DRAGGED INTO KATY PERRYS $15M MANSION SHOWDOWN WITH US VETERANS FAMILY AS TRIAL KICKS OFFAlice Jump, partner at Reavis Page Jump LLP, told Fox News Digital that Perry's celebrity "doesn't seem to be an advantage" in this particular case."She is testifying about actual damages, so it should be based on numbers, not glitz," Jump said."If she starts talking about speculative damages or she seems to be overreaching or greedy, her testimony might actually hurt her case."The trial kicked off with a rocky start last week after Perry's legal team attempted to move the singer's testimony up and out of a scheduled order in the six-day trial."That's outrageous that she's only allowed to testify today," the judge said. "It doesn't reflect well on you, it doesn't reflect well on Ms. Hudson. It's not nice, it's not right."Perry's lawyers noted that the musician preferred to go by her real name, Katheryn Hudson, and apologized for last-minute scheduling concerns, stating they were unaware of the singer's availability due to her demanding tour schedule.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERSince the case was brought forward, a total of seven continuances were filed, six of which from the Westcott team. Judge Lipner ruled that there would be no further continuances in the case.While Perry has been ordered to take the stand, the Westcott family is also pushing for the singer's ex, Orlando Bloom, to testify. Bloom, who split from Perry earlier this year, was served a subpoena and named in the joint witness list.According to the Daily Mail, the judge said that he only needed the testimony of the contractors and questioned how Bloom's testimony would benefit."Why do we need Mr. Bloom to (give testimony), other than making this a celebrity circus?" the judge said during a previous hearing.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSEarlier this month, "Real Housewives of Dallas" alum Kameron Westcott said the family always wanted to settle."We never, ever, ever even wanted to have to go to court," said Kameron, who is married to Carl's son, Court. "I mean, to be honest, we all always wanted to settle with her, and we never wanted to be in this position. Especially when my father-in-law has Huntington's disease and dementia. This is the last thing we want to do and deal with."On Thursday, Westcott's son, Court Westcott, told Fox News Digital that the first day of the trial was challenging, but he has hope for his father."Emotionally, it was a draining day, but I'm also very optimistic and excited to finally get a chance to meet the person that has been absent for this trial," he said. "We're glad to have our day in court and we're looking forward to justice for my father."

Political violence is surging in America, and its hitting lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.From mayors and state legislators to the 535members of Congress, public officials are increasingly finding themselves and their families in the crosshairs.In 2024 alone, U.S. Capitol Police investigated more than 9,000 threats against lawmakers, marking more than an 18% increase from the year prior and part of a trend of growing threats against public officials, according to police records.LAW ENFORCEMENT'S RESPONSE TO FATAL SHOOTING OF STATE LAWMAKERS RAISES QUESTIONSIn Utah, Democrat State Sen. Stephanie Pitcher said that she and her colleagues have faced an "uptick" in digital harassment, menacing emails, and even stalking serious enough to require highway patrol officers to monitor lawmakers homes."Certainly, people feel empowered online and the worst versions of people tend to come out online where there's little accountability, and you can even mask your identity," she told Fox News Digital. "I've had colleagues that have experienced or have had people stalking them who've had to get our Utah Highway Patrol involved to help patrol their neighborhood and do surveillance on their homes. I think that's terrifying and very scary.""Its not for a lack of laws," Pitcher said. "What we once thought of as innocuous online threats, we now take very seriously. Some of it is certainly the nature of politics, but it has gotten worse over the past year or two."On June 16, Raleigh, North Carolina Mayor Janet Cowell described being jolted awake at 3 a.m. by her cat, only to spot a pickup idling outside her home, headlights blazing.Just days earlier, a Minnesota gunman had shot two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses, killing two people and leaving investigators scrambling over a reported "hit list" of dozens of targets.That same week, a man was charged with threatening to kill 41 North Carolina lawmakers over a dispute about a shrimping bill, the News & Observer reported."It all hit home," Cowell told the News & Observer. "And, so then, two nights later [after the Minnesota shootings], to have a car in front of your house at the same time of the night was just disturbing."She called 911, requesting law enforcement to check out the suspicious activity. Before officers arrived, the idling vehicle left her suburban neighborhood.AFTER MINNESOTA KILLINGS, CAPITOL HILL REPRESENTATIVES FACE STARK REALITY ABOUT FAMILY SAFETYIn Minnesota, the suspect, later identified as 57-year-old Vance Boelter, allegedly carried out the deadly attack against state lawmakers. On June 14, Boelter disguised himself as a member of law enforcement and traveled to the homes of Democratic elected officials with "the intent to intimidate and murder," according to the Department of Justice.Early that morning, Boelter, authorities allege, traveled to the Hoffmans' home in Champlin, Minnesota. By posing as a police officer, Boelter allegedly compelled the Hoffmans to answer their door. He is accused of repeatedly shooting Sen. John A. Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman, and attempting to shoot their daughter, Hope Hoffman.Boelter then traveled to the homes of two other Minnesota elected officials, only to find that no one at those locations was home, authorities said. He then allegedly drove to the home of Speaker Emerita and Representative Melissa Hortman.There, authorities allege, Boelter repeatedly shot, and killed,Rep. Hortman and her husband, Mark. Following a two-day manhunt, law enforcement arrested him near his family residence in Green Isle, Minnesota."Vance Boelter planned and carried out a night of terror that shook Minnesota to its core," Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota Joseph H. Thompson said. "He carried out targeted political assassinations the likes of which have never been seen in Minnesota."Boelter is facing federal charges including: six felony charges, including two counts of murder, two counts of stalking, and two firearms offenses. In Hennepin County, a grand jury has also indicted Boelter.The state charges include two counts of first-degree murder for the killings of Melissa and Mark Hortman, and four counts of attempted first-degree murder for allegedly trying to kill State Sen. Hoffman, his wife Yvette Hoffman, their daughter Hope Hoffman, and State Rep. Kristin Bahner.Minnesota does not have the death penalty, so the maximum penalty for the state charges is life in prison. The federal charges could potentially carry the death penalty, though.DEMOCRATIC LEADERS ACCUSE TRUMP OF LEGITIMIZING POLITICAL VIOLENCE THAT LED TO MINNESOTA SHOOTINGSIn Washington, members of Congress benefit from the U.S. Capitol Police. The agency's mandate extends beyond guarding the Capitol itself to investigating threats against lawmakers and coordinating with local police when danger arises in members home districts. Since the January 6 riots, the agency has expanded its intelligence and threat-monitoring operations.WATCH:To address security at home, Congress approved funding for lawmakers to install surveillance cameras, alarm systems, and reinforced doors at their personal residences.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPMost state lawmakers do not have their own protective service like the Capitol Police. Instead, responsibility falls to state police or highway patrol units, which can provide escorts or home surveillance when threats are deemed credible.

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More than half of the $1 million that Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign hauled in this summer is from out of town, New York City Campaign Finance Board data revealed.The Mamdani campaign announced last week that the democratic socialist raised $1,051,204.85 in July and August, the most recent filing period in the New York City mayoral race.While the campaign touted more than 8,628 unique donors in their latest fundraising haul, Campaign Finance Board data revealed that 53.5%, or $562,422, of Mamdanis fundraising came from outside the state of New York.Just one in eight of Mamdani's unique donors actually live in New York. The other roughly 87%, or 7,506 donors, together supplied more than half of the money raised.MAMDANI OFFICIALLY WINS NYC DEM PRIMARY BY 12 POINTS OVER CUOMO, WHO'S STAYING IN THE RACE FOR NOWMamdani's leading competitor in the race, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo told Fox News' Maria Bartiromo on Sunday that he lost the June primary because Mamdani "mobilized the 20-to-30-year-olds, the socialists, the socialist organizations across the country sent volunteers, sent funding."CUOMO CONCEDES IN NYC DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR MAYOR, CONGRATULATES AOC-ENDORSED MAMDANICuomo said the upcoming general election is a "much different electorate," which will include moderate Democrats, Republicans and Independents.But like Mamdani, more than half of Cuomo's donations, at 52%, came from outside New York City.The former governor raised more than $507,660 in the five weeks since relaunching his mayoral campaign, including a $68,225 contribution from his state-level campaign account from when he was governor.Meanwhile, among Republican Curtis Sliwa's donations, roughly 66% of his $407,332raised, came from inside New York City.Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams raised $420,886 during the filing period, including 60% of his donations coming from the Big Apple.Mamdani's campaign relaunched their city-wide canvassing efforts on the heels of their fundraising haul, touting more than 2,000 volunteers knocking on more than 50,000 doors across New York City.The campaign also said more than 4,000 New Yorkers attended Mamdani's Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, an event Mamdani described as being about "love for New York City.""With over 50,000 volunteers, thousands of small-dollar donors, and genuine enthusiasm for Zohrans vision for a more affordable New York City, our momentum is surging," Mamdani campaign spokesperson, Dora Pekec, said in a statement celebrating the fundraising haul.The Mamdani campaign added they are "proud to be fueled by true grassroots support that speaks to the people-powered movement were building."The campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Eating more meat could be beneficial for the body, a new study suggests.Recent research from Canadas McMaster University revealed that animal-sourced foods are not linked to a higher risk of death.The study discovered that animal proteins could also offer protective benefits against cancer-related mortality, according to a press release from the university.RED MEAT CAN HELP YOUR MOOD IF PART OF A HEALTHY, BALANCED DIET, STUDY SUGGESTSResearchers analyzed data from nearly 16,000 adults, aged 19 and older, considering how much animal and plant protein they typically consumed.They also examined whether these diet patterns were associated with a risk of dying from causes such as heart disease and cancer.The results revealed no increased risk of death in association with eating more animal protein.The data also showed a "modest but significant reduction" in cancer-related mortality.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERNo associations were found between total protein, animal protein or plant protein and the risk of death from any cause, according to the study.But when plant and animal protein were analyzed, the results "remained consistent," which suggests that plant protein has a "minimal impact on cancer mortality, while animal protein may offer a small protective effect."The findings were published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism."Combined with decades of clinical trial evidence, the findings support the inclusion of animal proteins as part of a healthy dietary pattern," the press release stated.Research supervisor Stuart Phillips, professor and chair of the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University, commented in the same release that there is "a lot of confusion around protein," including how much and what kind to eat, and what it implies for long-term health."This study adds clarity, which is important for anyone trying to make informed, evidence-based decisions about what they eat," Phillips wrote."It was imperative that our analysis used the most rigorous, gold standard methods to assess usual intake and mortality risk," he continued."These methods allowed us to account for fluctuations in daily protein intake and provide a more accurate picture of long-term eating habits."Lead researcher Yanni Papanikolaou, president of Nutritional Strategies, also commented that when both observational data and clinical research are considered, "its clear that both animal and plant protein foods promote health and longevity."For more Health articles, visitfoxnews.com/healthFox News Digital reached out to the study researchers for comment.This research was funded by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), although the researchers noted that NCBA was "not involved in the study design, data collection and analysis or publication of the findings."

Another alleged Tren de Aragua gang member was arrested in Washington, DC on Monday night, as Attorney General Pam Bondi continues to announce arrest statistics following the federal law enforcement takeover of the capital city.In total, the Department of Justice says there have been over 1094 arrests and 115 illegal guns seized."87 more arrests and 4 illegal firearms seized last night in Washington, DC where not a single carjacking has occurred over the past week. We also arrested another Tren de Aragua gang member and a man caught burning our American flag in Lafayette Park. Make DC Safe Again!" Bondi posted to X on Tuesday morning.FEDS NAB SUSPECTED MS-13 GANGSTER, TOP 700 ARRESTS IN DC CRACKDOWNBondi announced the day prior that another alleged member of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan-based gang, was taken into custody. In past days, there have been hundreds of immigration-related arrests and arrests of those with alleged MS-13 ties.President Donald Trump announced the federal takeover earlier this month, and the streets of DC now have National Guard from numerous states, as well as numerous other federal agencies like ICE and the FBI conducting operations.The new law enforcement presence is in addition to the Metropolitan Police Department, which now has federal designee Terry Cole, whos the administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, monitoring.Last week, the president said he could take the crackdown a step further.TOP LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OFFERS CASH AWARDS FOR TIPS LEADING TO DC ARRESTS AMID TRUMP'S CRIME CRACKDOWN"Washington, D.C. is SAFE AGAIN! The crowds are coming back, the spirit is high, and our D.C. National Guard and Police are doing a fantastic job. They are out in force, and are NOT PLAYING GAMES!!! As bad as it sounds to say, there were no murders this week for the first time in memory," the president posted to Truth Social on Friday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMMIGRATION COVERAGE"Mayor Muriel Bowser must immediately stop giving false and highly inaccurate crime figures, or bad things will happen, including a complete and total Federal takeover of the City! Washington D.C. will soon be great again!!!" he continued.Trump issued an Executive Order scrapping cashless bail for those arrested in DC on Monday, which triggered swift backlash from some local Democrats.MS-13 GANG MEMBER ARRESTED IN DC AS BONDI TOUTS ADMIN'S 'EXTRAORDINARY' CRIME CRACKDOWN"Pre-trial detention should depend on whether someone is a flight risk or a threat to the public not whether they can afford bail. Cash bail creates a two-tiered justice system where poor people stay locked up simply because they cannot afford bail," DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb posted to X on Monday night."This Executive Order disregards effective, data-driven policies purely for political purposes something every American should be alarmed by. Public safety and justice are enhanced when local governments can exercise local control. This blatant federal overreach violates the fundamental principle of self-governance this country was founded on and will not make us safer," Schwalb added.

FIRST ON FOX: For the first time, U.S. fighter pilots took direction from an AI "air battle manager" in a Pentagon test that could change how wars are fought in the skies.The Air Force and Navy ran the August test using Raft AIs Starsage tactical control system on F-16s, F/A-18s and F-35s during a joint military exercise designed to evaluate new weapons systems, advanced communications and battle management platforms, Fox News Digital has learned.In a typical combat mission, fighter pilots communicate with human air battle managers on the ground. These managers monitor radar, sensor feeds and intelligence to direct pilots on where to fly and how to position their aircraft."We havent seen our enemies test any similar technology, so I think this is groundbreaking," Raft AI CEO Shubhi Mishra told Fox News Digital in an interview.AI ARMS RACE: US AND CHINA WEAPONIZE DRONES, CODE AND BIOTECH FOR THE NEXT GREAT WARShe said Starsage both speeds up response time and improves accuracy, allowing pilots to make decisions that once took minutes in just seconds. "In the air battle managers case, its not a one-to-one ratio: one air battle manager is helping several pilots," Mishra explained. "The autonomous agent we built is one-to-one, at the beck and call of each pilot."Air battle managers operate somewhat like air traffic controllers at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ensuring aircraft dont collide and remain within safe air corridors. Mishra argued that Starsage could also have prevented the collision between a regional airliner and a Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport earlier this year."If the FAA had this technology, that never would have happened," she said. "Its just data, and then execution on the data." An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that the Black Hawks pilots never heard the command to "pass behind the [commercial regional jet]" because the transmission was stepped on. The airliners pilots were not warned there was a helicopter nearby.THE FUTURE OF AIR COMBAT: HOW LONG WILL THE US MILITARY STILL NEED PILOTS?During the test, fighter pilots checked in with Starsage, confirming they were on track with the mission plan. Starsage cross-referenced their reports with its simulated sensor feed and the days Air Tasking Order, then announced that the minimum force package had been met, signaling that the required number of aircraft were airborne and ready. Behind the scenes, the AI prepared to digitally update the mission commander and other command-and-control agencies.A battle manager monitored each scenario, and pilots were able to direct Starsage to call them as needed for human direction.Later in the scenario, when pilots requested a threat assessment, Starsage analyzed its feed and issued whats known as a "picture call" a snapshot of enemy aircraft formations. In this case, Starsage identified a single heavy group of five adversary aircraft, marking the first time an AI system has provided real-time tactical awareness in the air battle space.The development comes as defense aviation leaders debate how much longer humans will remain in the cockpit of combat aircraft, and how many future generations of fighter jets the Pentagon will ultimately need. To an AI expert like Mishra, "if its a life-or-death decision, humans should always be in the loop.""But in terms of the technology being capable of doing this, I think its already here," she said. "The question is, do we let it?"

Randy Travis' wife believes there was "never a doubt" in her husband's head that he would make it through his debilitating stroke, even though doctors advised her to "pull the plug."During an interview with Fox News Digital, Mary explained a crucial moment in Travis' two-and-a-half-year health battle that stood out to her, and that was the moment doctors told her to end her husband's life."I think Randy, there was never a doubt in Randy's mind that he could make it through it. It was that magical moment that I went to his bedside when they said, 'We need to pull the plug. He's got too many things going against him at that point.' He had gotten a staph infection and three other hospital-born bacterial viruses like Serratia, Pseudomonas, one thing after another, and the doctors were just saying, 'He just doesn't have the strength to get through this,'" Mary said.Mary was told that Travis' vitals weren't doing well, his blood cell count was low, and she was told it was time to say goodbye.CARRIE UNDERWOOD'S TRIBUTE TO RANDY TRAVIS MOVES GRAND OLE OPRY AUDIENCE TO TEARS"That's when I went to him. That was the moment that I knew that Randy Travis was gonna make it because he squeezed my hand and a tear went down his face. And I said, he's still fighting," Mary recalled.Mary went full "mama bear" on the doctors and told them that her husband wasn't done fighting, and they were "going to fight with him.""And I meant that, and Randy meant it. And I knew at that point in time, because he had every odd in the world against him, and he wasn't giving up. And I was so encouraged by that, to be honest. He was my inspiration," Mary said.WATCH: Randy Travis' wife defied medical advice to 'pull the plug' during country star's stroke recovery battleTravis' life-altering stroke occurred in 2013. Prior to his stroke, the musician was hospitalized for congestive heart failure tied to viral cardiomyopathy.Over the past decade, Travis has turned to artificial intelligence, which has allowed him to continue to make music and go on tour."Randy and I are both on stage. I give a little bit of background as far as the music, the musicians, Randy, the stroke, a song, the AI, of course," Mary told Fox News Digital. She explained that she and Randy made a trip to Washington D.C. to discuss the positive sides of AI, and how we need to embrace it because it's here to stay.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"And then we show videos of Randy's historical past, as far as some of his joke-telling, which allows people to see the humor that Randy has. And all the way back to his childhood and working with horses in some of the Westerns that he was in, the funny things along the way. So it gives you a whole, like I said, biographical sketch of Randy Travis. And then James Dupre is singing all of the songs, and it's just kind of a magical night really," she said.WATCH: Randy Travis honored with ACM Milestone AwardTravis was recently honored with the ACM Milestone Award, which Mary believes perfectly highlights her husband's life."Well, the Milestone Award, I guess just the terminology itself milestone means a lot of different things based on the roads that Randy has traveled, the things that he's done, the things he's accomplished, and the things he's been through as far as his viral cardiomyopathy living through that, the massive stroke living through, there's just a whole lot wonderful milestones in Randy Travis's life," Mary said.The couple were greeted by a standing ovation when they took to the stage to accept the award. Jamey Johnson also performed Travis' song, "Three Wooden Crosses."In addition to accepting the ACM Milestone Award, the duo also just kicked off the "More Life Tour."Mary anticipates that Randy will continue to use AI and make more music in the future.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"I think there'll be more songs. I think that Randy's interested in doing more songs. You know, the first one was Where That Came From, the second one being Horses in Heaven' and there is another one that will probably be coming up pretty soon. We have folders of music that Randy has written. You know, music or songs that Randy's written. And perhaps one of those will see the light of day," she said.Mary explained how they use AI to create new songs: "AI will be able to use Randy's vocal from the stems and create a whole new song from a song that may not be completed. And it may work with another artist to co-write, to finish it. And I think the sky's the limit and AI is a wonderful tool if used correctly, just like the telephone, the computer, everything else in life that we use every day now and take for granted, at one point in time, it was as frightening as AI is today."

The New York Giants will waive quarterback Tommy DeVito as Tuesdays roster cutdown deadline neared, according to multiple reports.The Giants didnt appear to have any intention of carrying four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. The team signed Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in the offseason and used a first-round draft pick to select Jaxson Dart out of Ole Miss.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt made DeVito the odd man out, ending his mythical run with the Giants.DeVito, a New Jersey native, rose in popularity when he was thrust into the starting role for six games amid the slew of injuries at the quarterback position in 2023. He helped the team to a win in Week 11 against the Washington Commanders, throwing three touchdown passes.BUCS TO WAIVE DESMOND WATSON, LEAGUE'S HEAVIEST PLAYER, REPORTS SAYDeVito was nicknamed "Tommy Cutlets" and captivated fans with an Italian hand gesture. He was 3-3 as a starter in 2023 and 0-2 as a starter in 2024. He never really made the same impact on the field as he did culturally on social media or on Giants fans.It was going to be difficult for DeVito to make the 2025 roster with the teams shrewd offseason moves. He was rumored to be a trade candidate in the days following the teams preseason finale but New York never pulled the trigger on a deal.DeVito will be able to find himself a new team or, potentially, land back on the Giants practice squad.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Authorities in different parts of the country have announced the arrests of multiple illegal immigrants accused of fatally striking drivers, pedestrians and even a teen on a bicycle in recent days, according to authorities and local reports."It seems to be almost a daily occurrence where an illegal alien driving kills innocent Americans," Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. "All of these deaths are preventable because these illegal aliens should have never been in our country."In Louisiana, 31-year-old Juan Alfredo Chavarria Lezama is accused of slamming into a bicycle-riding 15-year-old boy in Livingston Parish on Thursday at around 7 p.m.The unnamed child victim was airlifted to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries, according to the sheriff's office. Chavarria faces charges of vehicular homicide, driving while intoxicated, driving without a license and other charges. He was the subject of a detainer request from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, authorities said.ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ACCUSED OF KILLING 3 IN FLORIDA HIGHWAY CRASH CROSSED BORDER INTO CALIFORNIA IN 2018: DHSAround 1 p.m. Friday in Lewiston, Maine, 31-year-old Lionel Francisco allegedly drove up a curb in a 2013 Buick and hit a Massachusetts woman who was walking at the edge of a park, according to the Lewiston Police Department.Francisco, who was driving with a learner's permit, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators however, he was also subject to an ICE detainer and is from Angola, authorities said.ICE said in a statement that his tourist visa expired on July 30, but he remained in the country illegally.ILLEGAL ALIEN ACCUSED OF CAUSING FATAL SEMI TRUCK CRASH THAT KILLED 3 PEOPLE: 'SHOCKING AND CRIMINAL'Also in Maine, another illegal from Angola was accused of killing a 64-year-old female pedestrian in New Gloucester on Aug. 16.Mukendi Mbiya arrived in the U.S. with a tourist visa in December 2018, according to ICE. It expired in June 2019, but he never left.DHS SCOOPS UP CRIMINAL ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SUSPECTED OF KILLING MAN ON LAWNMOWER: 'SENSELESS TRAGEDY'In Florida, an alleged illegal immigrant from India named Harjinder Singh is accused of making an unlawful U-turn near Port St. Lucie and causing a crash that killed three people riding in a minivan.Singh allegedly failed to recognize three out of four highway traffic signs and answered just two questions out of 12 correctly in an English proficiency assessment delivered by transportation officials, Fox News Digital reported previously. Despite laws preventing illegals from obtaining full commercial driver's licenses, Singh received one from Washington state in 2023. He later received a limited license from California.ILLEGAL MIGRANT WITH DUI RAP SHEET FACING VEHICULAR HOMICIDE CHARGES AFTER HEAD-ON CRASH KILLS MOM, DAUGHTERHe entered the U.S. illegally in 2018, was rejected for work authorization under the first Trump administration, and allegedly fled to California after the crash. Police arrested him in Stockton.And in late July, Wisconsin police arrested 30-year-old Noelia Saray Martinez-Avila, accused of driving the wrong way before slamming into two high school sweethearts, killing them near Madison, Wisconsin Public Radio reported.According to the outlet, she had a previous conviction for drunken driving in 2020.President Donald Trump campaigned heavily on fighting migrant crime, and a nationwide crackdown has been underway since he returned to office in January."Hallie Helgeson and Brady Heiling had their whole lives ahead of themand they would still be alive today if it werent for Noelia Saray Martinez-Avilaa criminal illegal alien from Honduras," McLaughlin said.She said that ICE had filed a detainer request that was not honored due to local sanctuary policies.Fox News' Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report.