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Man found guilty of murder of IUP student in 2020

Man found guilty of murder of IUP student in 2020

A man has been found guilty of killing an IUP student in 2020.

Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi says Terrion Gates was found guilty Friday of second-degree murder, robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery in the October 2020 shooting death of Jayden Wright, 20.

Manzi says the jury reached its verdict within two and a half hours of a three-day trial in which they were presented with expert witnesses, videotapes, cellphone records and other evidence.

Prosecutors allege Gates and three others conspired to rob Wright at the Carriage House Apartments. Manzi says the three other co-defendants only intended to rob Wright, but Gates “escalated the situation” by bringing a gun and said he “fired the fatal bullet.”

Gates will be sentenced on November 15th. He faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.

The cases against Gates’ co-defendants, Isaiah Moore, Delmar Chatman and Isabella Edmonds, are ongoing.

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The University of Wisconsin fires the porn industry’s former chancellor, who wanted to stay on as a professor

The University of Wisconsin fires the porn industry’s former chancellor, who wanted to stay on as a professor

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to fire a communications professor who wanted to keep his job after he was fired as chancellor of one of the system’s campuses for producing pornographic films. Joe Gow, who had served as UW-La Crosse’s chancellor for nearly 17 years, argued last week that he should be retained in a teaching position on campus. But the university’s lawyers argued that he behaved unethically, violated the terms of his employment contract, damaged the university’s reputation and compromised its mission. The regents met in closed session Friday morning before publicly voting to fire Gow. There was no public discussion before the board vote. Gow said he is considering filing a lawsuit to keep his teaching job. He did not immediately respond to a message Friday morning. Gow has been on paid leave from his faculty position since the regents fired him as chancellor in 2023, shortly after university leaders became aware of the videos posted on pornographic websites. The case has drawn national attention both for the salaciousness of a high-ranking university official making pornographic films and speaking publicly about them and for the questions it raises about free speech rights. Gow argued that his videos and two e-books he and his wife Carmen have published about their experiences in adult films are protected by the First Amendment. The university’s attorney argued that Gow’s videos themselves were legal, but that they were not protected by his employment contract. Zach Greenberg, an attorney at the free speech advocacy group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, called the regents’ decision “a major blow to…” academic freedom and the right to free speech.” “FIRE has said time and time again: Public universities cannot sacrifice the First Amendment to protect their reputation,” Greenberg said. “We are disappointed that the UW has caved to donors and politicians by alienating a tenured professor.” Republican lawmakers already view the Wisconsin university system as a liberal incubator. Last year they forced the company to scale back its diversity initiatives. System President Jay Rothman has tried to avoid further angering conservatives as he seeks approval for an $855 million increase in the next state budget. Gow’s hope of teaching in the classroom again was rejected by his department head, Linda Dickmeyer. She said because Gow hasn’t taught in 20 years, he will be assigned general education courses, but she refuses to allow him to return to teaching in any role. Gow was criticized in 2018 for inviting porn actress Nina Hartley to give a talk on campus. She received $5,000 from tuition fees for her performance. He came up with the idea of ​​bringing her to campus after filming a pornographic video with her, the university said. Gow and his wife’s e-books were written under the pseudonyms “Monogamy with Benefits: How Porn Enhances Our Relationships” and “Married with Benefits.” Our real-life adventures in the adult industry.” But they also star in a YouTube channel called “Sexy Healthy Cooking,” in which the couple cooks meals with porn actors.

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to fire a communications professor who wanted to keep his job after he was fired as chancellor of one of the system’s campuses for producing pornographic films.

Joe Gow, who served as UW-La Crosse’s chancellor for nearly 17 years, argued last week that he should retain a teaching position on campus. But the university’s lawyers argued that he behaved unethically, violated the terms of his employment contract, damaged the university’s reputation and compromised its mission.

The regents met in closed session Friday morning before publicly voting to fire Gow. There was no public discussion before the board vote.

Gow said he is considering filing a lawsuit to keep his teaching job. He did not immediately respond to a message Friday morning.

Gow has been on paid leave from his faculty position since the regents fired him as chancellor in 2023, shortly after university leadership became aware of the videos posted on pornographic websites.

The case has drawn national attention both for the salaciousness of a high-ranking university official making and speaking publicly about pornographic films and for the questions it raises about free speech rights.

Gow argued that his videos and two e-books that he and his wife Carmen published about their experiences in adult films were protected by the First Amendment. The university’s attorney argued that Gow’s videos themselves were legal, but that they were not protected by his employment contract.

Zach Greenberg, an attorney with the free speech advocacy group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, called the regents’ decision “a major blow to academic freedom and the right to free expression.”

“FIRE has said time and time again: Public universities cannot sacrifice the First Amendment to protect their reputations,” Greenberg said. “We are disappointed that the UW has caved to donors and politicians by alienating a tenured professor.”

Republican lawmakers already view Wisconsin’s university system as a liberal incubator. Last year they forced the company to scale back its diversity initiatives. System President Jay Rothman has tried to avoid further angering conservatives as he seeks approval for an $855 million increase in the next state budget.

Gow’s hope of teaching in the classroom again was rejected by his department head, Linda Dickmeyer. She said that because Gow had not taught in 20 years, he would be assigned general education courses, but she declined to allow him to return to teaching in any capacity.

Gow was criticized in 2018 for inviting porn actress Nina Hartley to speak on campus. She received $5,000 from tuition fees for her performance. The university said he came up with the idea of ​​bringing her to campus after filming a pornographic video with her.

Gow and his wife’s e-books were written under the pseudonyms “Monogamy with Benefits: How Porn Enhances Our Relationships” and “Married with Benefits – Our Real Adventures in the Adult Industry.” But they also star in a YouTube channel called “Sexy Healthy Cooking,” in which the couple cooks meals with porn actors.

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Sie ist im Staat, um eine Grenzbotschaft anzukündigen

Sie ist im Staat, um eine Grenzbotschaft anzukündigen

DOUGLAS – Vizepräsidentin Kamala Harris stand dort, wo die Republikaner sie schon lange herausgefordert hatten, und besuchte am Freitag Arizonas Grenze zu Mexiko und sagte, es sei der ehemalige Präsident Donald Trump, der es mit der Grenzsicherheit nicht ernst meint.

In einer wichtigen politischen Rede in Douglas, in der sie zwei Prioritäten zum Thema Grenzsicherheit und Einwanderungsreform darlegte, machte Harris Trump wegen der ungelösten Probleme entlang der Grenze zur Rede und versprach, in einem ihr vertrauten Thema eine sinnvolle Führung zu übernehmen.

„Ich lehne die falsche Wahl ab, die besagt, dass wir uns entweder zwischen der Sicherung unserer Grenze oder der Schaffung eines sicheren, geordneten und humanen Einwanderungssystems entscheiden müssen. Wir können und müssen beides tun“, sagte Harris während ihrer 26-minütigen Rede am Cochise College.

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Toronto Argos defenseman DaShaun Amos hopes to match the physical performance of the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday

Toronto Argos defenseman DaShaun Amos hopes to match the physical performance of the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday

TORONTO – DaShaun Amos and the Toronto Argonauts defense plan to fight fire with fire on Saturday night.

Toronto (7-7) hosts the Montreal Alouettes (11-2-1) at BMO Field. The Argos are currently just four points ahead of Hamilton in the battle for third place in the East Division, while the Alouettes can secure home field advantage for the conference finals on November 9th with a win.

Watch the match LIVE Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT on TSN1, TSN5, TSN.ca and the TSN app.

Even if Toronto wins, Montreal would still clinch the top spot if the Saskatchewan Roughriders beat the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday night.

Montreal ranks third in offensive scoring (25.7 points per game), although it ranks eighth in net yards (346.1) and last in rushing (82.4). But quarterback Cody Fajardo has a CFL-leading completion percentage of 73.5 and is 7-2-1 as a starter this year.

Montreal doesn’t outdo itself either and has committed the fewest turnovers (19) and interceptions (eight). The Alouettes also lead the league in pass efficiency (106.4) and 30-plus yard completions (29), as well as third in touchdown passes (23).

“A very physical offense,” Amos said Friday. “They want to play more tyranny, they want to control the narrative.”

“We put a lot of emphasis on physicality, effort and toughness this week because we know they are going to play a physical game.”

The 30-year-old Amos has been active in football all season and has seven defensive takeaways at the CFL level (five interceptions, two fumble recoveries). The veteran defensive back also has a defensive TD for the second straight game.

Amos is quick to dismiss credit for his stellar campaign.

“First and foremost, it is my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” he said. “Otherwise, the guys around me make me better every day, they keep me at a certain level.”

“The team is doing a great job of putting us in a position to make plays and practice our strengths. So just go out there, play football the best way I can and make the plays that come to mind.”

Toronto lost a 33-31 home decision to Hamilton last week. The Tiger-Cats secured the victory in the three-game series – their first since 2019 – on Marc Liegghio’s game-winning 48-yard field goal.

Hamilton’s Bo Levi Mitchell completed 31 of 40 passes for 362 yards and a touchdown. Afterward, Toronto head coach Ryan Dinwiddie criticized his defense, saying it was “too soft” despite stopping the Ticats at the one-yard line five straight times and forcing a field goal in the contest.

Dinwiddie believes the defense responded well to his criticism.

“I trust the guys on that side of the ball, they played well for us,” Dinwiddie said. “We had moments where we didn’t play good football, but it wasn’t a good performance.”

“I thought our offense and our special teams did enough to win the game.”

Montreal gets its first start of the season from Toronto starting quarterback Chad Kelly. He missed the previous two meetings while serving a CFL-mandated suspension before being conditionally reinstated in August.

Toronto is 2-3 with Kelly at center.

Kelly last faced Montreal in the 2023 East Division final. The Alouettes forced nine turnovers – including four Kelly interceptions and two returns for touchdowns – in a 38-17 upset win at BMO Field.

“You can’t live in the past, I think you have to learn from it,” Dinwiddie said. “We can’t be careless with football and try not to do too much.”

“That’s what got us in trouble in the East final…Take care of the football, make the routine plays and get the ball into the hands of our playmakers.”

Canadian Ryan Hunter moves from left guard to tackle on Toronto’s offensive line while Isiah Cage is out (oblique/hip). Fellow Canadian Dylan Giffen will take Hunter’s place.

Canadian receiver Dejon Brissett (knee) and returner/receiver Janarion Grant (chest) both return to Toronto. Meanwhile, Canadian safety Marc-Antoine Dequoy (head) is off the injured list for Montreal.

Montreal earned a 24-12 victory over Ottawa last week. Not only did the Alouettes remain undefeated on the road (6-0-1), they also became the first team to beat the Redblacks at TD Place this season.

Toronto is 5-2 at BMO Field but just 1-5 in the East Division. The Alouettes are 5-1 in the conference.

Toronto’s only conference win, however, was a 37-18 decision in Montreal on July 11. The Alouettes won the series opener June 28 at BMO Field 30-20.

Montreal is allowing a CFL-low 19.6 offensive points per game. Linebacker Tyrice Beverette has a league-high 114 defensive tackles (including a league-best 92 tackles), while teammate Darnell Sankey is second overall with 100 (including a league-best 89 defensive tackles).

An interesting matchup will be Toronto’s second-ranked ground game (118.4 yards per game) against Montreal’s No. 8 run defense (112.1 yards). But the Alouettes boast the league’s second-best pass defense (254.8 yards per game) and have allowed just seven completions for 30 yards and 14 touchdowns, both CFL lows.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 27, 2024.

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WADA calls for ban for Jannik Sinner “between one and two years”

WADA calls for ban for Jannik Sinner “between one and two years”

In a surprise turnaround, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appealed an independent tribunal’s decision to clear world number one Jannik Sinner of guilt after he failed two tests for a banned substance earlier this year.

Last month, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) ruled Sinner had “no fault or negligence” for testing positive for the banned substance clostebol twice in March 2024. ITIA supported the Italian’s defense that his physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi accidentally contaminated him with the steroid. Sinner has since stopped working with Naldi.

On Friday, WADA rejected the independent tribunal’s rulingon the grounds that it was “not correct under the current rules”. WADA appealed to the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). issued a statement demanded that Sinner be banned from professional tennis for “between one and two years”..

“WADA is seeking a ban of between one and two years,” the statement said. “WADA does not seek to annul any results, except those already imposed by the Arbitral Tribunal of First Instance. As this matter is now pending before CAS, WADA will have no further comment at this time.”

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What time is USC Trojans vs. Wisconsin football on the TV channel today? Free live stream, match history, odds

What time is USC Trojans vs. Wisconsin football on the TV channel today? Free live stream, match history, odds

Head coach Lincoln Riley and the No. 13 USC Trojans face the Wisconsin Badgers in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season. This game begins at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, September 28th a live broadcast on CBS, And Live streaming on demand for free.

REGARD: Stream Wisconsin vs. USC live for FREE on Fubo (free trial), stream for free on Paramount+ (free trial), or check out even more streaming options below.

What TV channel is the USC vs. Wisconsin game on today?

When: Kickoff will take place on Saturday, September 28th at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT).

Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

TV channels: CBS or streaming on demand with Paramount Plus.

How to watch live streaming: The best way to watch this game for free is to stream it on Paramount+ (free trial, then just $7.99/month), where huge Big Ten football games are streamed every week. If you don’t have cable, you can still watch this game live for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV Stream (free trial). If you already have a cable connection, you can also watch this game live on CBS Sports Network using your cable or satellite provider login details.

You can use the station search here to find out more about which station CBS is on in your area: Comcast Xfinity, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice.

USC vs. Wisconsin spread, betting odds

Money line: USC: -650 | WIS: +470

Point distribution: USC: -15.5 | WIS: +15.5

Over/Under: 50.5

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What time is USC Trojans vs. Wisconsin football on the TV channel today? Free live stream, match history, odds

What time is USC Trojans vs. Wisconsin football on the TV channel today? Free live stream, match history, odds

Head coach Lincoln Riley and the No. 13 USC Trojans face the Wisconsin Badgers in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season. This game begins at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, September 28th a live broadcast on CBS, And Live streaming on demand for free.

REGARD: Stream Wisconsin vs. USC live for FREE on Fubo (free trial), stream for free on Paramount+ (free trial), or check out even more streaming options below.

What TV channel is the USC vs. Wisconsin game on today?

When: Kickoff will take place on Saturday, September 28th at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT).

Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

TV channels: CBS or streaming on demand with Paramount Plus.

How to watch live streaming: The best way to watch this game for free is to stream it on Paramount+ (free trial, then just $7.99/month), where huge Big Ten football games are streamed every week. If you don’t have cable, you can still watch this game live for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV Stream (free trial). If you already have a cable connection, you can also watch this game live on CBS Sports Network using your cable or satellite provider login details.

You can use the station search here to find out more about which station CBS is on in your area: Comcast Xfinity, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice.

USC vs. Wisconsin spread, betting odds

Money line: USC: -650 | WIS: +470

Point distribution: USC: -15.5 | WIS: +15.5

Over/Under: 50.5

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Toronto Argos defenseman DaShaun Amos hopes to match the physical performance of the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday

Toronto Argos defenseman DaShaun Amos hopes to match the physical performance of the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday

TORONTO – DaShaun Amos and the Toronto Argonauts defense plan to fight fire with fire on Saturday night.

Toronto (7-7) hosts the Montreal Alouettes (11-2-1) at BMO Field. The Argos are currently just four points ahead of Hamilton in the battle for third place in the East Division, while the Alouettes can secure home field advantage for the conference finals on November 9th with a win.

Watch the match LIVE Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT on TSN1, TSN5, TSN.ca and the TSN app.

Even if Toronto wins, Montreal would still clinch the top spot if the Saskatchewan Roughriders beat the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday night.

Montreal ranks third in offensive scoring (25.7 points per game), although it ranks eighth in net yards (346.1) and last in rushing (82.4). But quarterback Cody Fajardo has a CFL-leading completion percentage of 73.5 and is 7-2-1 as a starter this year.

Montreal doesn’t outdo itself either and has committed the fewest turnovers (19) and interceptions (eight). The Alouettes also lead the league in pass efficiency (106.4) and 30-plus yard completions (29), as well as third in touchdown passes (23).

“A very physical offense,” Amos said Friday. “They want to play more tyranny, they want to control the narrative.”

“We put a lot of emphasis on physicality, effort and toughness this week because we know they are going to play a physical game.”

The 30-year-old Amos has been active in football all season and has seven defensive takeaways at the CFL level (five interceptions, two fumble recoveries). The veteran defensive back also has a defensive TD for the second straight game.

Amos is quick to dismiss credit for his stellar campaign.

“First and foremost, it is my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” he said. “Otherwise, the guys around me make me better every day, they keep me at a certain level.”

“The team is doing a great job of putting us in a position to make plays and practice our strengths. So just go out there, play football the best way I can and make the plays that come to mind.”

Toronto lost a 33-31 home decision to Hamilton last week. The Tiger-Cats secured the victory in the three-game series – their first since 2019 – on Marc Liegghio’s game-winning 48-yard field goal.

Hamilton’s Bo Levi Mitchell completed 31 of 40 passes for 362 yards and a touchdown. Afterward, Toronto head coach Ryan Dinwiddie criticized his defense, saying it was “too soft” despite stopping the Ticats at the one-yard line five straight times and forcing a field goal in the contest.

Dinwiddie believes the defense responded well to his criticism.

“I trust the guys on that side of the ball, they played well for us,” Dinwiddie said. “We had moments where we didn’t play good football, but it wasn’t a good performance.”

“I thought our offense and our special teams did enough to win the game.”

Montreal gets its first start of the season from Toronto starting quarterback Chad Kelly. He missed the previous two meetings while serving a CFL-mandated suspension before being conditionally reinstated in August.

Toronto is 2-3 with Kelly at center.

Kelly last faced Montreal in the 2023 East Division final. The Alouettes forced nine turnovers – including four Kelly interceptions and two returns for touchdowns – in a 38-17 upset win at BMO Field.

“You can’t live in the past, I think you have to learn from it,” Dinwiddie said. “We can’t be careless with football and try not to do too much.”

“That’s what got us in trouble in the East final…Take care of the football, make the routine plays and get the ball into the hands of our playmakers.”

Canadian Ryan Hunter moves from left guard to tackle on Toronto’s offensive line while Isiah Cage is out (oblique/hip). Fellow Canadian Dylan Giffen will take Hunter’s place.

Canadian receiver Dejon Brissett (knee) and returner/receiver Janarion Grant (chest) both return to Toronto. Meanwhile, Canadian safety Marc-Antoine Dequoy (head) is off the injured list for Montreal.

Montreal earned a 24-12 victory over Ottawa last week. Not only did the Alouettes remain undefeated on the road (6-0-1), they also became the first team to beat the Redblacks at TD Place this season.

Toronto is 5-2 at BMO Field but just 1-5 in the East Division. The Alouettes are 5-1 in the conference.

Toronto’s only conference win, however, was a 37-18 decision in Montreal on July 11. The Alouettes won the series opener June 28 at BMO Field 30-20.

Montreal is allowing a CFL-low 19.6 offensive points per game. Linebacker Tyrice Beverette has a league-high 114 defensive tackles (including a league-best 92 tackles), while teammate Darnell Sankey is second overall with 100 (including a league-best 89 defensive tackles).

An interesting matchup will be Toronto’s second-ranked ground game (118.4 yards per game) against Montreal’s No. 8 run defense (112.1 yards). But the Alouettes boast the league’s second-best pass defense (254.8 yards per game) and have allowed just seven completions for 30 yards and 14 touchdowns, both CFL lows.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 27, 2024.

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No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 4 Alabama final odds and predictions

No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 4 Alabama final odds and predictions

Since taking over as head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs in 2016, Kirby Smart has only beaten Alabama once, in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. However, Smart’s 1-5 record against the Crimson Tide comes entirely from Nick Saban, Smart’s former boss , when he was defensive coordinator in Tuscaloosa from 2008 to 2015.

The duo won four national championships together, and Smart stole one as his opponent, but now, in 2024, when No. 4 Alabama hosts No. 2 Georgia at Bryant Denny Stadium, Smart will look across Nick Saban Field and see another face. In his first season as Saban’s replacement, Kalen DeBoer is off to a 3-0 start, but his team is a home underdog for the first time since Saban’s first season in 2007.

Let’s take a look at the odds for this SEC showdown on Saturday night.

These odds are available on the FanDuel Sportsbook.

Money line

Spread

In total

When Saban decided to retire after the end of the 2023 season, there were changes to Alabama’s roster, but it was not gutted. DeBoer kept most of the key players in Tuscaloosa and even brought in center Parker Brailsford from Washington, who provided the offensive line for quarterback Jalen Milroe.

Last year in the SEC Championship, Milroe didn’t complete many passes, only completing 13 of his 23 attempts, but those 13 completions went for 192 yards and two touchdowns. Perhaps even more important than Milroe’s penchant for big plays, Alabama also won the battle in the trenches, holding Georgia to 78 rushing yards and gaining 114.

With 17-year-old freshman receiver Ryan Williams, Milroe still has a deep threat through the air, and given Georgia’s recent spate of injuries, the Bulldogs could be outgunned at the line of scrimmage. Georgia is without right guard Tate Ratledge, defensive linemen Mykel Williams and Jordan Hall are both questionable and Warren Brinson is listed as probable.

The lack of depth created by these injuries on the interior could make it difficult for quarterback Carson Beck and the Georgia offense to keep up with Milroe, especially if offensive coordinator Mike Bobo doesn’t give him a chance to do so.

So far this season, Bobo has relied heavily on a difficult running game, ranking 92nd in success rate, especially on early downs. That means Beck still has a lot of hard work to do in the late stages. Georgia has an average third-down distance of 7.42 yards, which is in the 33rd percentile nationally, with a late-down success rate of 42.9% (41st percentile).

If Bobo Beck continues to hold on to third-and-long, Georgia could suffer its first loss of the season and first regular season loss since November 7, 2020. That and the injury concerns are a big concern, but I’ll predict a 21-20 win for Georgia.

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Neither Gojo nor Itadori could have been the protagonists of Jujutsu Kaisen with the ending that Gege Akutami gave to a character

Neither Gojo nor Itadori could have been the protagonists of Jujutsu Kaisen with the ending that Gege Akutami gave to a character

With Jujutsu Kaisen Since the book is slowly losing momentum and is almost coming to an end, the leaks for the final chapter have already caused a stir. The biggest mistake Jujutsu Kaisen Slowly, the serious lack of focus on the characters and the unanswered mysteries became apparent. Despite spending so much time with them, we know little to nothing about them and their characters are not fleshed out enough.

Gojo reveals in Jujutsu Kaisen that Yuji is actually alive. [Credit: Mappa]

Yuji Itadori, the beloved protagonist, had been through a lot since the Shibuya arc, but that was about it. Fans are confused about where or what his domain extension is or what he might end up doing. Likewise, the famous Gojo Satoru, who is also known to non-anime fans, died far too early. So if the fan favorites couldn’t get the spotlight Jujutsu Kaisenthen who did it? Unfortunately the answer is Sukuna.

Spoiler alert!!!

Spoilers for the ending of Jujutsu Kaisen and the Shinjuku Showdown Arc!

The main characters are great but irrelevant

Yuji Itadori from Jujutsu Kaisen.
Yuji Itadori from Jujutsu Kaisen. [Credit: Mappa]

The majority of the characters Jujutsu Kaisen have been well received by the masses. From their eccentric personalities to their attractive looks, Gege Akutami nailed most aspects. Yuji Itadori is a charming protagonist who later suffers a lot and we see him become the hardened protagonist he is now.

Gojo Satoru isn’t just an all-powerful mentor; The pressure to be the strongest is enormous and he has lost too much. Megumi Fushiguro, the boy with so much potential, struggles to find his place in the world of jujutsu sorcery. Maki has suffered so much abuse and oppression at the hands of the elitist, misogynistic Zenin clan. However, in the long run, none of this matters.

After the Shinjuku Showdown arc, the plot started to fall apart. After Gojo Satoru’s tragic death, everyone else was left to pick up the pieces. Sukuna was essentially invincible and it was impossible to give him an advantage after taking over Megumi’s body.

Fans witnessed the deaths of several characters, some of which were incredibly unnecessary, before Yuji finally defeated him. In the end, surprisingly, it was Sukuna who developed the most. He admitted defeat and was a comforting figure to Uraume, something we never thought possible. But why did Gege lose focus on her main characters and elevate Sukuna?

The flaw in Gege Akutami’s character writing

Gojo is trapped in the Prison Realm by Jujutsu Kaisen.
Gojo is trapped in the Prison Realm by Jujutsu Kaisen. [Credit: Mappa]

Fans were rightly excited about the return of fan favorite Gojo Satoru, but the strongest wizard was killed off in a disappointing way. It almost felt disrespectful to his character and we all know Akutami notoriously dislikes him. Still, this isn’t a good excuse for how incomplete the author left the storylines of several other major characters. Instead, Akutami gave Sukuna a very powerful conclusion, even though fans were looking forward to his demise for several chapters as he gleefully murdered many.

Sukuna’s conclusion in the manga is undeniably quite interesting. The King of Curses has always been a fascinating character that you love to hate after a while. Unlike Mahito, he learns what loss and defeat are and accepts them. However, it doesn’t really explain why the main characters are incomplete and their development is almost nil. The main trio is largely reduced to the ambitious “power of friendship” trope. Sukuna Ryomen is essentially treated as the main character in the end, despite the lack of Heian-era lore and the hasty defeat.

Jujutsu Kaisen is available on VIZ Media.