The teenager facing charges for a deadly shooting at a Butte County Library has further sparked outrage by displaying a “white power” gesture during a court appearance.

On Thursday, 18-year-old Bradley Scott Sayer appeared in a Chico, California courtroom.

During the hearing, Sayer was restrained with shackles and donned a yellow jail outfit paired with grey sweatpants.

Upon entering the courtroom, Sayer made a hand sign commonly linked to “white power” ideologies.

Sayer faces arraignment on two murder charges, which are compounded by special circumstances. Prosecutors are advocating for a life sentence without parole, though this may evolve as additional charges could be filed.

Sayer wrote “Natural Selection” in black marker on his white T-shirt in a bid to mimic the Columbine High School shooters during Tuesday’s attack, officials said.

Cops said the shirt represented his obsession with the massacre.

Columbine shooter Eric Harris wore a similar shirt as he committed an atrocity at his Colorado high school in 1999.

Butte County District Attorney Michael Ramsey said Sayer was a “fan” of the killing and ones like it.

“The suspect was a fan, and a fan for some time, of social media involving Columbine-type shootings, the school shootings, and had unfortunately a deep dive into that social media community, and obviously lost his way in that and decided yesterday to act in copycat,” Ramsey said.

Officials said Sayer first arrived at the library and did a walkthrough before he walked out to his car to retrieve a shotgun.

“He was looking for a confined, populated location to attack,” FBI agent Sid Patel said at a Tuesday news conference.

He allegedly shot first victim Jacob Hull, 46, in the leg as he was entering the library. Seeing Hull disabled from the shot, he fired at his head, killing him, officials said.

A juvenile female who was with Hull was injured. Sayer then entered the library and allegedly shot 74-year-old Robert Johnson in the head, also killing him.

Library staff heroically rushed the patrons of the building to safety, officials said, and Sayer allegedly fled the scene. Arriving law enforcement seized Sayer outside the building without any use of force, officials said.

The entire incident only lasted around four minutes from the first 911 calls to Sayer’s arrest, Chico Chief of police Billy Aldridge said. Eight rounds were fired, and the shotgun used was recovered at the scene.

Two other firearms were found in Sayer’s vehicle.

In a significant development, prosecutors have revealed the indictment of four individuals in New Hampshire for their alleged participation in an extensive $3 billion healthcare fraud and money laundering scheme. This operation, stretching over a prolonged period, involved manipulations that shocked many in the legal and medical communities.

At the center of the allegations is 76-year-old Fructoso de Jesus Gomez Agudelo from Nashua, who faces charges of wire fraud. Authorities accuse him of misappropriating another individual’s identity, pointing to this act as a critical element of the fraudulent activities.

Adding to the gravity of the situation are charges against Kakha Bendeliani, 48, and Goga Danelia, 31, both hailing from the country of Georgia. The duo is accused of conspiring to commit money laundering by submitting deceptive claims to Medicare, contributing to the fraudulent machine churning out false financial gains.

Bendeliani and Danelia’s actions were reportedly in service of a Russian transnational criminal outfit. This organization’s activities, characterized by identity theft, are allegedly behind what officials declare as the largest healthcare fraud case revolving around identity theft in legal history.

The ripple effects of this scheme subsequently led to a large-scale investigation. Thousands, among them senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, reached out to Medicare with concerns. They were perplexed by the arrival of Explanation of Benefits (EOB) forms that detailed orders for durable medical equipment—items they neither requested nor received—prompting suspicions and scrutiny.

The criminal network orchestrated the multi-billion-dollar healthcare fraud and money laundering scheme that sought to steal from Medicare, other government-sponsored health insurance programs and private health insurance companies, prosecutors said.

“These charges expose the staggering scale of fraud and money laundering that Transnational Criminal Organizations are willing to inflict on our health care system and the people of New Hampshire,” Erin Creegan, U.S. attorney for the District of New Hampshire, said of the charges against Danelia and Bendeliani.

Separately, Rima Gerges-Maalouf, 60, of Massachusetts, was charged with diverting controlled prescription drugs while working as a pharmacist in New Hampshire. Investigators accused her of opening up drug capsules to steal the powdered medication inside.

The indictments allege a wide variety of fraud.

Agudelo allegedly stole and assumed the identity of a U.S. citizen for over 20 years, using the stolen persona to apply for and steal over $500,000 in public assistance — including Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, housing and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Meanwhile, Bendeliani allegedly acted as the “nominee owner” of a fraudulent medical equipment front company called Centennial Med Supply LLC. He allegedly allowed others to use his personal information to buy the business and set up bank accounts across six U.S. banks.

He then allegedly withdrew $12,589,770 in fraudulent Medicare payouts derived from a massive $3 billion urinary catheter billing scam. He used cashier’s checks to hide the money’s origin before wiring more than $12.5 million to overseas accounts.

Danelia was Bendeliani’s primary accomplice, the Justice Department said.

Since Bendeliani did not speak fluent English or drive, Danelia allegedly provided driving and English translation services to help him navigate U.S. banks.

Danelia also helped Bendeliani open accounts, withdraw the fraudulent cash via cashier’s checks and move it into secondary accounts. The funds were ultimately wired out of the U.S., authorities said.

While working as a temporary, per diem pharmacist at a pharmacy in New Hampshire in August 2024, Gerges-Maalouf also allegedly stole prescription pills and capsule medication powders meant for sick patients.

She kept the medication and ingested some of the stolen drugs while actively on duty, according to the DOJ. In total, she is accused of stealing 147 pills or capsules of controlled substances in a single month.

All four suspects face decades in prison if convicted.

On Thursday, Sugar Ray Leonard made a heartfelt appeal in a Los Angeles courtroom regarding his son’s recent legal troubles.

Daniel, the 25-year-old son of the boxing icon, was taken into custody last month after attempting to illegally enter Leonard’s residence, violating a temporary restraining order in the process.

He currently faces several charges, including three misdemeanors: disobeying a domestic relations court order, trespassing, and the battery of an elder or dependent adult.

Leonard, at 70, stood before the judge and pleaded for his son to be granted access to a diversion program run by the county, hoping to avoid the strain of an extended trial.

Though Daniel was absent from the court proceedings, Leonard passionately delivered a statement on his behalf, striving to support his troubled son.

‘I am here because of my concern for my son, Daniel, who is really an alcoholic and addict,’ he said. ‘I was also an alcoholic. I just want to stand by him. 

‘This is really tough for me but this is the best way to keep him alive. My son has been through a lot. I’m in support of what it takes.’

When asked by an attorney with the LA City Attorney’s office if he supports his son to undergo the diversion program, the legendary fighter said: ‘That’s why I’m here. I’m in total support. I’m trying to be a better father and husband.’

In California, diversion programs allow eligible individuals to avoid jail time and criminal convictions by completing rehabilitation or treatment. Upon successful completion, charges are dismissed and the arrest record is typically sealed. 

These options include mental health, drug/DUI, military, and specific county-level programs. 

The formidable Sugar Ray, dressed in a slick suit and button down salmon-colored shirt and tie, was very emotional as he addressed the judge. 

The judge then responded by assuring the former boxer that ‘we will make sure your son gets what he needs.’

Daniel is the youngest son of Sugar Ray Leonard and his second wife Bernadette Robi, and his fourth son overall. 

He was reportedly detained on his father’s property on May 20 in the back of a police car after violating a temporary restraining order.

The report alleges that Daniel tried to enter the residence by turning exterior door handles, but it is not clear whether he gained entrance to the home.  

It is believed that Sugar Ray still lives on a luxurious $46.5 million estate in the exclusive Upper Riviera area of the Pacific Palisades. It has been listed for sale multiple times over the past few years but has not sold.

Court filings show that Leonard filed a separate request for a domestic violence restraining order on the same date, after Daniel violated the original order.

He petitioned for Daniel to be ordered to stay at least 100 yards away from himself, his wife Bernadette and their daughter Camille, as well as the boxer’s three dogs. 

In his filing, Leonard claimed that Daniel has been a drug addict for ‘seven or eight years at least’ with his behavior having allegedly ‘gotten worse.’ 

He alleged that Daniel has wrecked five different cars, was involved in a hit and run, and stolen valuables and large amounts of money. 

Leonard claimed that his son has overdosed four times and had to be ‘brought back to life’ at hospital on two occasions. 

He said that his son had become violent and had shoved the boxer during a heated physical altercation. 

‘I love my son but he has become a danger not only to himself but to his family,’ Leonard wrote. ‘My wife is extremely afraid along with my daughter Camille. 

‘His behavior has gotten worse everyday. We haven’t had a day of peace in nine years.’

Sugar Ray had his first son – Ray Jr – with his first wife Juanita Wilkinson in 1973, before adding a daughter – Camille – with Bernadette.

He and Bernadette went on to have another two sons, Jarrel and then Daniel, but their family life has remained private despite the boxing legend’s fame and fortune.

Sugar Ray and Daniel have been pictured together on multiple occasions in recent years – as recently as the summer of 2025 in a snap alongside Magic Johnson.

In February of last year, Daniel’s mother Bernadette posted a cryptic caption on Instagram alongside a photograph of Sugar Ray and Daniel – her husband and son.

A photo showed the pair standing together on a beach with Sugar Ray’s arm around Daniel’s shoulder, and the caption read: ‘Happy Valentine’s to my hearts!!! Love you both beyond and we will get through this faze!’

In 2023, the boxing icon posted a family selfie on Daniel’s birthday, alongside the caption: ‘So happy to be with my son Daniel this weekend! I am so proud of you!!! Happy Birthday!!!’

More recently, Sugar Ray celebrated his wife Bernadette’s birthday at a party in April, and Daniel is conspicuous by his absence from the family photos.

Sugar Ray had a legendary boxing career throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s, fighting 40 times with a total of 36 overall wins. 

He is an Olympic gold medalist and won world titles in five different weight classes, making him one of the greatest boxers of all time.

Leonard was part of the legendary ‘Four Kings’ throughout the 1980s, which consisted of him alongside Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler. They all fought each other but Leonard was the only man to beat all three of his rivals.

In 2016, he was voted as the greatest living boxer by The Ring, and he continues to be a familiar face on television having previously competed on Dancing With The Stars and other reality TV shows.

He is also the godfather of Khloe Kardashian and has appeared on multiple episodes of the hit TV show Keeping Up With The Kardashians.