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Former employee of St. Louis transgender clinic reaffirms allegations of misconduct

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:21 GMT

The former case manager whose allegations against a St. Louis transgender clinic spurred an inquiry by the attorney general says she stands behind her claims, despite an internal investigation by her former employer concluding they are unsubstantiated. Last week, Washington University released the findings of its investigation into allegations of misconduct made by Jamie Reed, who worked as a case manager for the Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital for four years. Among the claims made by Reed were that the center gave a majority of children cross-sex hormones and issued prescriptions prior to treating mental health.The university concluded Reed’s allegations did not hold up. In response, Reed released a pair of statements through her attorneys over the weekend raising doubts about the university’s conclusions and calling into question its standard of care. Reed says the numbers cited by the university don’t match what she has calculated in regard...

Fraternity brother in brutal Mizzou hazing case takes plea deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:21 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- One of the fraternity brothers who has been charged in a hazing case at Mizzou took a plea deal earlier today. Thomas Shultz of Chesterfield pleaded guilty to supplying alcohol to a minor. The judge sentenced Schultz to 30 days in jail and 100 hours of community service. Top story: Private messages reveal St. Louis warning siren issues Schultz has also been ordered not to drink alcohol or visit any business who serves alcohol. If he violates his probation, he will have to spend a year in jail. He was indicted last June on felony hazing and tampering with evidence.Danny Santulli now lives back at home in Minnesota with his parents after his parents say he was ordered to drink an entire liter of vodka at a Phi Gamma Delta Party in October 2021. Danny at the time was rushing the fraternity. He's now blind and unable to talk or walk.

Missouri farmer sentenced in cattle fraud scheme that led to murders

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:21 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A northern Missouri farmer, already sentenced in the murders of two Wisconsin brothers, has now been sentenced in a $215,000 cattle fraud scheme. A federal judge sentenced Garland “Joey” Nelson, of Braymer, Missouri, to 32 years in federal prison without parole. Mushroom hunter finds human remains in northern Missouri He will also be required to pay nearly $261,000 in restitution. In October 2022, Nelson pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Nelson admitted to defrauding Diemel’s Livestock, a Wisconsin company owned by Nicholas and Justin Diemel. Nelson agreed to feed and pasture cattle belonging to Diemel’s Livestock. Nelson was supposed to sell the cattle and send the proceeds to the Diemels.Federal court documents say the Diemels sent several loads of cattle to Nelson from November 2018 through April 2019. Nelson sold some loads of cattle and paid the Diemels.However, Nelson also sold, trade...

Cardinals visit Giants to begin 4-game series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:21 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (9-13, fourth in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (7-13, fourth in the NL West)San Francisco; Monday, 9:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Jordan Montgomery (2-2, 4.84 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Giants: Alex Cobb (0-1, 2.79 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cardinals -125, Giants +105; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants start a four-game series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.San Francisco has a 4-6 record in home games and a 7-13 record overall. The Giants have a 1-3 record in games decided by one run.St. Louis has a 4-5 record in road games and a 9-13 record overall. The Cardinals are 7-2 in games when they scored five or more runs.Monday's game is the first time these teams match up this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Thairo Estrada leads the Giants with four home runs while slugging .532. Wilmer Flores is 12-for-40 with a double, a home run and three RBI over the past 10 games.Nolan...

Opinion: Goodbye Tucker Carlson. I’ll miss the cartoons.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:21 GMT

Tucker Carlson will no longer be on Fox News. The announcement Monday that Carlson and Fox had parted ways came after Fox had agreed to pay out a quarter of a billion dollars to Dominion in a defamation lawsuit that rested heavily on Carlson’s on-air reporting about election fraud coupled with his off-air text messages indicating he thought it all was a hoax.To mark this moment, I’ve pulled some of the best Tucker Carlson cartoons from over the years because sometimes a drawing is worth a thousand words.On Tucker Carlson (Dave Whamond, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (RJ Matson, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (Adam Zyglis, The Buffalo News)On Tucker Carlson (Dave Granlund, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (Bob Englehart, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (Dave Granlund, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (Christopher Weyant, The Boston Globe)On Tucker Carlson (RJ Matson, CQ Roll Call)On Tucker Carlson (Dave Whamond, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (Ed ...

California Republicans blast 'crazy' fixed-rate power bill proposal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:21 GMT

California Republicans are asking state regulators to reject a proposal by California's three largest power companies to create a fixed rate for services based on household income."The ‘fixed-charge’ proposal is nothing but a shameful attempt to exploit and rip off residential customers,’” Senate Republicans said in a letter sent to California’s Public Utilities Commission last week. “Another name for this proposal could be the 'Hard Work Utility Tax,' as it is an unjust and regressive plan that fails to recognize the differences in energy usage among households and unfairly burdens lower-income families.”The passage of Assembly Bill 205 required utilities to simplify power bills while lower costs for lower-income residents. As a result, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric and San Diego Gas & Electric submitted a joint proposal to the CPUC earlier this month to create a tiered fixed-rate system that would cover basic services and operating costs.Households wit...

Suspect arrested after standoff in Canyon Country

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:21 GMT

A man was taken into custody Monday after an hourslong armed standoff with deputies in Santa Clarita’s Canyon Country neighborhood.The standoff began around 6:20 a.m. in the 19300 block of Newhouse Street where the suspect “barricaded” himself inside his vehicle with a weapon, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Officials have not said what led to the standoff.Sky5 video showed several armored police vehicles surrounding two white SUVs in a cul-de-sac. Homes in the 19000 block of Newhouse Street were evacuated as a precaution, officials said.The standoff began around 6:20 a.m. in the 19300 block of Newhouse Street where the man “barricaded” himself inside his vehicle with a weapon, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. April 24, 2023. (L.A. County Sheriff's Department)Sky5 video showed several armored police vehicles surrounding two white SUVs in a cul-de-sac. April 24, 2023. (KTLA)Around 12:15 p.m., the Sheriff’s Department tweeted that the ...

Lawmakers roll out new gun legislation in wake of Monterey Park Lunar New Year shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:21 GMT

Three months after the Lunar New Year shooting claimed 11 lives in Monterey Park, local and state officials on Monday announced new legislation that they hope will prevent similar shootings in the future. The first bill would remove all guns from the possession of someone convicted of a crime using a firearm. The second prevents law enforcement or other government agencies from reselling guns to the community."Let's make sure we destroy those guns, not resell them," said Cristine DeBerry, founder and executive director of the Prosecutors Alliance of California, which supports the bills."State and local government agencies should not be arms dealers," added Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra), whose district includes Monterey Park. Monterey Park firefighters raise funds to help community heal after mass shooting The third bill requires a translator to be present at events where a significant population in the community speaks a language other than English.Other supporters of the ...

Edward Corral Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Atlantic Avenue [Long Beach, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:21 GMT

41-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near 53rd StreetLONG BEACH, CA (April 24, 2023) – Friday night, Edward Corral was fatally struck in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Atlantic Avenue.Police responded to the scene around 9:15 p.m., near 53rd Street on April 14th.Upon arrival, officers learned that Corral attempted to cross Atlantic Avenue outside of a marked crosswalk. There, the driver of a passing vehicle struck him and immediately fled the scene.The impact pushed 41-year-old Corral into a concrete median where he suffered serious injuries, including head-trauma, swelling of the brain, broken legs, broken ribs and broken hips.Medics admitted him into an ICU where he was later pronounced brain dead. The family then made the decision to cut of life-supporting measures. According to his wife, Similina Alaimalo, Corral was a father of five with ages from 4 to 19 years old.At this time, police are still searching for the suspect.In addition, the family...

Andrew Martinez Killed in 2-Car Accident on Pantano Parkway [Tucson, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:21 GMT

62-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near East Gold Links RoadTUCSON, AZ (April 24, 2023) – Monday afternoon, Andrew Martinez was killed in a 2-car accident on Pantano Parkway.The incident occurred just after 2:00 p.m., near East Gold Links Road on April 17th.Officers say a white 2016 Isuzu NRR flat bed truck was stopped at a red light in the left turn lane. There, the driver of a blue 1999 GMC Sonoma rear-ended it.Medics arrived and transported the Sonoma driver, 62-year-old Martinez, to a nearby hospital where he later died. In addition, paramedics took the Isuzi driver to a hospital with minor injuries.Officers stated that failure to reduce and control speed was a major contributing factor of the incident. At this time, there was no arrests or citations made.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Andrew Martinez. May you find comfort and strength through the memories of your loved...