Tameka Foster, the ex-wife of R&b singer Usher, has created an online petition calling Georgia to “drain, clean and restore” Lake Sidney Lanier to improve safety and remove dangerous debris. She also has requested stricter regulations for water-related activities.
The fashion designer’s 11-year-old son, Kile Glover, died 11 years ago after a jet ski driven by family friend Jeffrey Hubbard hit him while he was floating in an inner tube in the lake. Hubbard was convicted of multiple charges, including homicide by vessel, and sentenced to four years in prison and 15 years on probation.
On her change.org petition page, Foster wrote, “Draining, cleaning, and restoring Lake Lanier is not only necessary but also an opportunity to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives and prevent further tragedies.” The appeal has garnered more than 3,000 signatures.
According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, traffic on the...
The fashion designer’s 11-year-old son, Kile Glover, died 11 years ago after a jet ski driven by family friend Jeffrey Hubbard hit him while he was floating in an inner tube in the lake. Hubbard was convicted of multiple charges, including homicide by vessel, and sentenced to four years in prison and 15 years on probation.
On her change.org petition page, Foster wrote, “Draining, cleaning, and restoring Lake Lanier is not only necessary but also an opportunity to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives and prevent further tragedies.” The appeal has garnered more than 3,000 signatures.
According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, traffic on the...
- 7/16/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
Usher was in no mood to celebrate the conviction of the man who killed his stepson when he arrived Thursday at Lax.Jeffrey Hubbard was just convicted of homicide for recklessly jet skiing. 11-year-old Kile Glover was riding an inner tube when he was struck by the jet ski and killed. Usher, who was married to Tameka, lived with the boy for several years and considered him his stepson.Usher -- who has been in a nasty,...
- 2/21/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The man who was driving the jet-ski that struck Usher's ex-wife's son, Kile Glover, was convicted of homicide for the 2012 accident that killed the boy. Jeffrey Hubbard was found guilty on all counts by a Gainesville, Ga., court, including homicide by vessel, serious injury by vessel and other misdemeanor boating charges, including reckless operation of a vessel, unlawful operation of a personal watercraft and a boat-traffic violation for operating at more than idle speed within 100 feet of a person in the water, the Gainesville Times reports The 11-year-old Glover was declared brain dead by doctors days after he was...
- 2/21/2014
- by Sheila Cosgrove Baylis
- PEOPLE.com
Coming to justice after allegedly causing the death of Usher's 11-year old stepson, Kile, Jeffrey Hubbard has been found guilty on multiple counts.
Hubbard was arrested in March 2013 after running into Kile Glover, the son of Usher's ex-wife Tameka, with a jet ski on a lake in Georgia in 2012.
The boy suffered severe brain injuries when Hubbard crashed into him. Kile was riding in an inner tube towed behind another boat at the time of the incident.
Jeffrey Hubbard was convicted on five counts, including homicide by vessel, reckless operation and unlawful operation of a personal watercraft.
Hubbard was arrested in March 2013 after running into Kile Glover, the son of Usher's ex-wife Tameka, with a jet ski on a lake in Georgia in 2012.
The boy suffered severe brain injuries when Hubbard crashed into him. Kile was riding in an inner tube towed behind another boat at the time of the incident.
Jeffrey Hubbard was convicted on five counts, including homicide by vessel, reckless operation and unlawful operation of a personal watercraft.
- 2/21/2014
- GossipCenter
The verdict is in on the man accused of killing Usher's 11-year old stepson, Kile -- Guilty.TMZ broke the story ... Jeffrey Hubbard was arrested last March for running over the boy with a jet ski on a Georgia lake in 2012.As we reported ... Kile Glover -- the son of Usher's ex-wife Tameka -- suffered severe brain injuries when Hubbard's jet ski collided with Kile ... who was on an inner tube that was being towed behind another boat.
- 2/20/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
It's a tough time for Usher and ex-wife Tameka Foster. A year and a half after the tragic death of Kile Glover -- Foster's son and Usher's former stepson -- their family friend Jeffrey Hubbard was found guilty of homicide by vessel, reckless operation, and unlawful operation of a personal watercraft, TMZ reports. The boy passed away at age 11 on July 21, 2012 after weeks of remaining unconscious following the July 8 crash. During a group outing on a lake near Atlanta on July 8, 2012, Hubbard's [...]...
- 2/20/2014
- Us Weekly
Usher’s five-year-old son Usher Raymond V has been admitted to the ICU at a hospital in Atlanta, after he got his arm stuck in the drain of his family pool!
Usher Raymond has raced to be by the side of his son Usher Raymond V. The 36-year-old R&B star was not home at the time when the incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Aug. 5. Usher’s son was reportedly playing in the pool when he saw a toy at the bottom and went to dive for it. That’s when he reportedly got his arm stuck in the drain.
Usher’s Son Raced To The Hospital After Almost Drowning
This is such a scary story! TMZ is reporting that Usher Raymond V, was playing in the pool with his aunt and he dove down to get a toy out of the drain at the bottom of the pool.
Usher Raymond has raced to be by the side of his son Usher Raymond V. The 36-year-old R&B star was not home at the time when the incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Aug. 5. Usher’s son was reportedly playing in the pool when he saw a toy at the bottom and went to dive for it. That’s when he reportedly got his arm stuck in the drain.
Usher’s Son Raced To The Hospital After Almost Drowning
This is such a scary story! TMZ is reporting that Usher Raymond V, was playing in the pool with his aunt and he dove down to get a toy out of the drain at the bottom of the pool.
- 8/6/2013
- by Chloe Melas
- HollywoodLife
More than seven months after the tragic death of Usher's former stepson Kile Glover, an arrest has been made. E! News confirms Jeffrey S. Hubbard, the man who allegedly ran over Tameka Foster's son on a Jet Ski in Georgia, was arrested this morning. "Jeffrey Hubbard was indicted yesterday by a Hall Grand Jury on the charges as follows: Homicide by Vessel, Serious Injury by Vessel, Reckless Operation of Vessel, Unlawful Operation of Pwc and Boat Traffic Violation," Melissa Cummings, a spokeswoman from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, tells E! News in a statement. "He was arrested this morning by State Conservation Rangers (with Georgia Dnr) and is in the Hall County detention...
- 3/1/2013
- E! Online
Police are continuing an investigation into the death of Usher's stepson Kyle Glover. The 11-year-old recently died after sustaining severe injuries from a jet ski accident earlier in the month. Glover was declared brain-dead shortly after the incident, with doctors expressing very little hope of any recovery. Sources tell TMZ that Jeffrey Hubbard, the driver of the jet ski, may (more)...
- 7/22/2012
- by By Zeba Blay
- Digital Spy
Usher and ex-wife Tameka Foster laid her 11-year-old son Kile Glover to rest on July 21st, after being held on life support for two weeks, following a tragic jet ski accident. His death may bring more serious charges to the man responsible. Read on for all the details. Usher's stepson Kile Glover died on Saturday July 21 after being hit by a jet ski, driven by family friend Jeffrey Hubbard, on July 7. Jeffrey may face serious charges now that Kile, 11, has died. An investigation into the accident is moving forward at this point, according to TMZ. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division says they will take into account Kile's death when they make their recommendation to the District Attorney. The report is allegedly still coming together and there is no foreseeable timetable on when the investigation will be complete. We are keeping Usher and his family in our thoughts at this time.
- 7/22/2012
- by Christopher Rogers
- HollywoodLife
The investigation into the accident that resulted in the death of Kyle Glover, stepson of R&B star Usher, is going forward ... and TMZ has learned his passing could lead to more serious charges being recommended. As TMZ first reported, the 11-year-old passed away yesterday from the injuries suffered from a jet ski accident back on July 6. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division tells TMZ they were saddened to hear of Kyle's...
- 7/22/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Usher's 11-year-old stepson Kyle Glover died this morning from injuries suffered in a jetskiing accident on July 8th in Georgia. TMZ broke the news.Kyle was riding in an innertube on Lake Lanier when he was struck by jetski. The jetski rider has been identified as Jeffrey Hubbard, a family friend of both Usher and Tameka.Kyle was found unresponsive in the water and airlifted to a local hospital. Doctors removed Kyle from life support today after it was determined his brain injuries were too severe to overcome.The boy was the son of Usher's ex-wife Tameka Foster and TV executive Ryan Glover. A source told Us Weekly, "Usher practically raised Kyle as his own. He's known him for seven years. It is so sad what happened."Justin Bieber, who Usher mentored, tweeted, "my prayers go out to @tamekaraymond and their whole family. keep them in your thoughts.
- 7/21/2012
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
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