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21/02/2025

'Culture of corruption': Alabama Police chief, 4 officers, spouse indicted and arrested

Grand Jury Recommends Alabama Police Department be “Immediately Abolished”
An Alabama grand jury is calling for the immediate disbandment of a local police department after an investigation revealed a widespread culture of corruption, following the death of one of its dispatchers.

Eighteen grand jurors determined that the Hanceville Police Department poses a significant and ongoing risk to public safety.

The report stated that the Hanceville Police Department has been functioning more like a criminal organization than a law enforcement body.

Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker announced that several arrests were made, including Cody Alan Kelso, Jason Scott Wilbanks, Jason Shane Marlin, William Andrew Shelnutt, Eric Michael Kelso, and Donna Reid Kelso.

Cody Alan Kelso faces charges of two counts of computer tampering, solicitation to commit a controlled substance crime, misuse of office for personal gain, and tampering with physical evidence.

Wilbanks is charged with two counts of computer tampering, two counts of misuse of office for personal gain, tampering with physical evidence, and two counts of solicitation to commit a controlled substance crime.

Marlin, the Chief of the department, is charged with two counts of failing to report an ethics crime and tampering with physical evidence.

Shelnutt is charged with tampering with physical evidence.

Eric Michael Kelso faces four counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and two counts of conspiracy to unlawfully distribute a controlled substance.

Donna Reid Kelso is charged with two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and two counts of conspiracy to unlawfully distribute a controlled substance.

All charges are felonies, except for tampering with physical evidence, which is classified as a Class A felony.
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21/02/2025

Why won’t they help me?’: Tasheba Anderson left dying on floor while Paramedics go on another call

A family in South Florida is accusing Miami-Dade Fire Rescue of being negligent, saying their actions contributed to the death of Tasheba Anderson, a 52-year-old woman who passed away after paramedics reportedly left her during a medical emergency to attend to another incident.

Two weeks ago, Anderson's family called 911 when she suffered severe stomach pain. Paramedics arrived at her home in Opa-Locka, which is only three minutes from the nearest fire station, and began to assist her. However, her sister, Audrey Bend, claims the paramedics suddenly left after receiving a call about a nearby fire, assuring them they would return.

"They had wrapped a sheet around her neck. Then they got a call for a fire up the street and left her here, saying they would come back," Bend stated. Anderson was later taken to Jackson North Medical Center but died within two hours.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue released a statement to WFOR, saying, "MDFR is conducting an internal investigation, and we cannot provide further details at this time."
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21/02/2025

Ebony Gonzalez: allegedly be@t her children with a dog leash for dropping tissue

Ebony Gonzalez, a 32-year-old from Katy, Texas has been arrested for injuring a child. She is accused of hitting her four kids with a dog leash and threatening to set them on fire. This incident happened on February 12 when she got upset about a tissue on the floor. According to court documents, one of the children told a friend to call the police about the abuse. Gonzalez's bond is set at $10,000 for each charge, and she is not allowed to see her children without supervision.
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16/02/2025

Christopher Butler: West Virginia Police Sergeant & School Resource Officer

West Virginia police sergeant & school resource officer, Christopher Butler, has been indicted for grooming & ra**ng a student by a grand jury in Mercer County.

The indictment claims he had s*xual relations with a student while serving as a school resource officer at Princeton Senior High School from August 2023 to January 2024. Butler was put on administrative leave in January, pending investigations by the West Virginia State Police and an internal review. However, he resigned in February before these investigations were finished.

Additionally, Butler faces a charge of gross neglect of a child, which allegedly put the child at serious risk of harm. The indictment states that he allowed a young girl to handle a gun recklessly in September 2023.

The FBI is still seeking more victims related to this case.
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14/02/2025

Emmarae Gervasi: 9 people charged with her kidnapping and r**e

Nine individuals have been charged in a child s*x trafficking case involving a Emmarae Gervasi, 14, who was discovered on a boat at a Long Island marina after being missing for nearly a month.

The group includes seven men and two women: Alton Harrell, Francis Buckheit, Daniel Burke, Elizabeth Hunter, Jacquelyn Comiskey, Robert Eccleston, Bunice Knight, Kevin McDonald, and Ralph Knowles. They all pleaded not guilty during their court appearances in Suffolk County on Thursday. The charges against them include child s*x trafficking, kidnapping, r**e, and endangering a child's welfare.

Prosecutors informed the judge that the defendants exploited a vulnerable 14-year-old girl, repeatedly assaulting her and selling her for s*x. Each of the seven men is accused of s*xually assaulting her, while the two women allegedly exchanged her for s*x and crack co***ne.

Emmarae was last seen on surveillance footage leaving her home on Long Island and getting into a car on December 9. Her father found her on a yacht at a marina in Islip on January 3.

The father Frank Gervasi reported that he received an anonymous tip about his daughter's whereabouts after he shared her disappearance on social media and offered a reward of up to $15,000.
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14/02/2025

What Did Elon Musk's Son Say to Trump?

Video of Elon Musk's son X Æ A-Xii talking to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office has gone viral

While some clips are hard to understand, people have reported that the 4-year-old said, "You're not the president and you need to go away," and "Shut your mouth."

13/02/2025

Jenny Saint Pierre: Florida Woman Missing For Months Gives Birth On NYC Train

A 25-year-old woman named Jenny Saint Pierre from Hallandale Beach, South Florida, who went missing last year, was found this week after giving birth on a subway in New York City.

Local 10 News reported on her disappearance in September 2024. At that time, police stated that the pregnant woman had been missing for over a month, last seen by her ex-boyfriend on August 5 at Gulfstream Park, located at 901 S. Federal Hwy.

Saint Pierre gave birth around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the 34th Street-Herald Square subway station.

Witnesses reported that passengers called 911 and alerted the conductor to stop the train. One passenger helped by cutting the baby’s umbilical cord after the delivery.

Both Saint Pierre and her daughter were taken to Bellevue Hospital in “good condition,” according to NYC Transit president Demetrius Crichlow.

“We are happy that both mother and Baby W are doing well, and we look forward to having them back for many more rides—hopefully less eventful,” he said, giving the newborn a nickname based on the train line.

Hallandale Beach police mentioned that Saint Pierre had been diagnosed with schizophrenia. It is not clear if she and her baby will stay in New York or return to South Florida.
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09/02/2025

A 15-year-old Florida boy named Jesse Stone was sentenced to 25 years in prison for burglary and s*xual battery after admitting to the r**e of a 91-year-old woman.

In addition to his prison time, he will serve 30 years on s*x offender probation, must register as a s*x offender, and take anger management classes.

At the time of the crime, he was 14 years old.

The crime took place in Reddick, a small town in Marion County. Authorities reported that Stone was familiar with the victim because he had previously mowed her lawn.

On the night of the attack, he entered her home through an unlocked door, went to her bedroom, covered her face with a pillow, and hit her in the head as she tried to defend herself.

08/02/2025

Amandeep Singh: Sentenced to up to 25 years in wrong-way DWI crash that k!lled 2 teens

A man from Long Island, NY, named Amandeep Singh, was sentenced on Friday after admitting he was drunk and high on co***ne when he caused a fatal crash that killed 14-year-olds Ethan Falkowitz and Drew Hassenbein.

On May 2, 2023, Singh was driving the wrong way on Route 106 at a speed of 90 mph when he hit an Alfa Romeo carrying four teenagers.

His blood alcohol level was 0.18, which is more than double the legal limit.

Ethan and Drew, both 8th graders from Roslyn Middle School, were returning home after celebrating a tennis match victory when the accident occurred.

Singh, who is 36 years old, received a sentence of up to 25 years in prison for the crash.

Amandeep Singh was sentenced to up to 25 years in prison for the 2023 crash

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08/02/2025

NYPD Searching For Upper East Side Purse Snatching Crew

NYPD is searching for a group of five individuals who are accused of trying to steal purses from women on the Upper East Side.

The three reported incidents occurred in the evening, specifically between 2nd and 3rd avenues and between East 70th and 78th streets.

On January 19 at about 8:20 p.m., two victims were targeted. The group took a handbag containing money and credit cards from a 32-year-old woman on East 75th Street. They then attempted to steal from a 38-year-old woman on 3rd Avenue and East 78th Street. The 38-year-old managed to keep her bag but suffered minor injuries during the struggle, according to the NYPD.

The third incident took place on January 21 at around 5:40 p.m. The group approached a 71-year-old woman on 2nd Avenue and East 70th Street, trying to sn**ch her handbag. She also fought back against the alleged thieves and received minor injuries.
Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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08/02/2025

Sean Michael-Emmrich Johnson: Bonds out of jail after impersonating ICE

Sean Michael-Emmrich Johnson, a 34-year-old man from South Carolina, has been released on bond following his arrest for allegedly harassing Hispanic men in a video that has since gone viral. Johnson voluntarily surrendered to the Sullivan's Island Police Department

His family attended the court hearing and mentioned that he struggles with mental health issues. Johnson's mother informed the judge that he has expressed a need for help and ongoing therapy.

Johnson faces several charges, including:
1) Kidnapping (felony)
2) Impersonating a law enforcement officer (misdemeanor)
3) Larceny/Fraudulent removal or concealment of personal property (misdemeanor)
4) Assault and Battery in the 3rd Degree (misdemeanor)
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07/02/2025

'Jacqueline Ma: Teacher Of The Year from California Admits to S*xual Relationships with 11- and 12-Year-Old Students

Jacqueline Ma, a former teacher from California, pleaded guilty during a court hearing on Wednesday before her trial was set to begin.

The 35-year-old former sixth grade teacher has been in jail since her arrest at Lincoln Acres Elementary in the spring of 2023. She was accused of having s*xual relationships with two students, aged 11 and 12 at the time.

Ma admitted to two counts of committing lewd acts with a child under 14, involving coercion. She also confessed to another lewd act with the same child and a charge of possessing material depicting a minor engaged in or simulating s*xual activity.

Earlier that same year, she received the “Teacher of the Year” award from the San Diego County Office of Education.

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07/02/2025

Racist 15-Year-Old John Sheeran: No Jail Time For Trying To Drown Black "Friend"

A teenager from Cape Cod, who admitted to the attempted drowning of a black "friend" in a pond while using a racial slur, avoided incarceration during his sentencing on Wednesday.

Fifteen-year-old John Sheeran, a resident of Chatham, Massachusetts, will be placed on probation and is mandated to complete approximately 700 hours of community service after pleading guilty to charges of attempted murder and assault with a dangerous weapon in December.

He is also required to participate in an online educational program and compose an apology letter to the victim. Should he commit another offense before February 4, 2028, he may face imprisonment.
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07/02/2025

FULL Bodycam: Kansas Police Caught Lying After Body cam Shows Officers Sh🔴t Black Man 34 Times

‘He Tried to Attack Us with a Knife’: Kansas Police Caught Lying After Bodycam Footage Shows Officers Shot Black Man 34 Times—Holding only a wrench contradicting narrative

Taylor Lowery, aged 33, lost his life in 2022 in Topeka, Kansas, when law enforcement reported that he "advanced toward officers" while wielding a knife. In response, his family initiated legal action to secure the video footage of the incident. It was not until December 13 that Federal Magistrate Judge Angel D. Mitchell mandated the release of the footage as part of the discovery process in the ongoing lawsuit against the Topeka Police Department.
The lawsuit has since been amended with the names of the officers, including Malcolm Gillum, Justin Good, Bradley Netherton, and Sgt. Scott McEntire and Detective Alex Wall.

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06/02/2025

'Call Me Your Motherf*k!ng Pimp': Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney Gary Guymon:

In Guymon's own words, "I'm going to help all of them but I'm going to stick my d— in them too"

Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Gary Guymon, 62, was arrested on charges including s*x trafficking, conspiracy to commit murder, pandering, and witness intimidation. Police claim that Guymon exploited his role as a defense attorney to pressure female clients into prostitution, threaten them, and even plot a murder-for-hire against a woman who stood up to him.

According to an extensive police investigation, Guymon ran what he referred to as the “$100 Club,” forcing vulnerable women—some of whom he was supposed to be defending—to perform s*xual acts for him and his associates. The arrest report details disturbing threats, including messages where Guymon demanded obedience, warning one woman that he might “smash your teeth out of your mouth” if she resisted.

In one interview with police, a detective asked Guymon about an instance where he submitted a motion to withdraw as counsel for one of the women. Guymon allegedly responded, "Right because she was either going to pay me or give me some dances and she didn't do either."

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06/02/2025

‘Thank You for Not Shooting Me’: Black Pennsylvania Executive Tasered, Tortured, and Had Her Clothes Ripped Off By Cops After Napping In Her Car—Settles for Just $70K

It was around midnight when Joanna Obuzor left a Halloween social gathering with her book club in 2021 and decided to pull over and take a nap because she

06/02/2025

FULL Bodycam Marcus Jordan's arrest: 'I'm Michael Jordan's Son'

Body cam video shows Marcus Jordan's Lamborghini on train tracks before arrest

Marcus Jordan, a former Central Florida basketball player, was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI, possession of co***ne, non-violent resisting arrest, and additional charges. The son of legendary NBA icon Michael Jordan, he was arrested in Orange County, Florida, and was released later the same day.

01/02/2025

Howard University law professor Kiah Duggins among victims in fatal DC plane crash

Kiah Duggins, a law professor at Howard University, was one of the 64 individuals who lost their lives in the American Airlines crash near Reagan Airport.

At the time of the tragedy, Duggins was in Wichita visiting her family while her mother underwent surgery. She was returning to Washington, D.C., where she was employed.

Duggins was an attorney with the Civil Rights Corps, having grown up in Wichita, Kansas, and graduated from Wichita East High School. She earned her undergraduate degree from Wichita State University before graduating from Harvard Law School.

A former finalist in the Miss Kansas pageant, she also held the position of president at the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau. Duggins was scheduled to begin her teaching role at Howard University’s law school in the upcoming fall semester. Friends and colleagues remembered her as an exceptional legal scholar and a passionate advocate for civil rights.

Her profile on the Civil Rights Corps website highlights her achievements, including litigation efforts on behalf of movements addressing unconstitutional policing and money bail practices in Tennessee, Texas, and Washington, D.C.

Having been raised in Wichita, Duggins aimed to make a difference in every aspect of her life, from academia to the pageant circuit. She initiated a project called "The Princess Project," designed to assist underserved young women in their college aspirations.
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