Man Arrested After Posing As Uber Driver and Raping Two Women In Miami, Officials Say

39-year-old Yadir Alejandro Gongora posed as a rideshare driver near popular Miami nightclubs, targeting intoxicated women. He faces charges of sexual battery and kidnapping after his arrest on Saturday “in connection to two separate cases.” Back in Aug. 2023, a 22-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted; however, she couldn’t remember the details, according to the Miami Herald.  A woman and her two coworkers enjoyed a night of drinking at Candela bar in Brickell. When her phone died, she lost contact with her friends and decided to leave the bar. Reports say she ended up getting into a car without remembering how she entered. Inside the vehicle, she was raped by one man while another man drove. The outlet added that the woman woke up inside the car five hours later, and one of the men told her to get out at a Publix that was merely two minutes away from the bar.  In May, officials got tips about Gongora, leading to his questioning. He denied knowing the woman but admitted to offering rides from clubs like E11EVEN and Club Space in Miami. Although he claimed to have worked for a rideshare app between 2017 and 2019, he said he later began driving around customers who contacted him directly.  In Sept. 2023, a 21-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted in a similar way after drinking with friends. She remembered being dropped off near her home but found her belongings were missing. Reports added that she discovered her underwear in her bag.  Gongora came to police attention in May after they “received information.” He had previously faced charges for robbery and sexual battery.  #Clique, what are your thoughts?

Mother Allowed 13-Year-Old Daughter To Sleep In Bed With Her Boyfriend Night Before Teen’s Death, Boyfriend Charged

13-year-old Madeline Soto was reported missing on Feb. 26, a mere day after her mother, Jennifer, allowed her to sleep in the bed with Stephan Sterns, her boyfriend. Madeline’s body was discovered on March 1 in Osceola County. Investigators discovered evidence suggesting she was likely dead before school started that day. Traffic cameras captured a limp body, believed to be Madeline’s, in Sterns’ car. Two months later, Sterns was charged with first-degree murder, with the indictment stating the crime occurred between Feb. 25 and 27, according to FOX35. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office released new evidence, including interview recordings with Sterns and Jennifer, body camera footage, and photos, gathered shortly after Madeline was reported missing. The case is now with Kissimmee Police. On Feb. 27, the day after Madeline was reported missing, a detective interviewed her mother, Jennifer. She stated she last saw Madeline around 11 p.m. on Sunday and heard sounds in the morning, possibly from her roommates. When asked if she saw Madeline leave, Jennifer admitted she was still asleep. She realized Madeline was missing only when she went to pick her up from school that day. The detective asked Jennifer where Madeline slept that night. Jennifer explained that Madeline slept upstairs with Sterns in another bedroom. She mentioned they were all going to sleep together but she needed rest for her new job so she slept elsewhere. Madeline frequently slept with her mother, Jennifer, and Sterns, sometimes sharing the same bed. Sterns mentioned that Madeline needed “snuggling” to fall asleep. Reports revealed that even during a short breakup between Sterns and Jennifer in 2023, Sterns continued to sleep at Jennifer’s home with Madeline. A woman Sterns briefly dated found his comments about waking up with Madeline inappropriate, leading to her leaving him. Sterns was arrested two days after Madeline’s disappearance, facing 60 charges, including sexual battery, after turning over his phone, which had disturbing images of the 13-year-old. He was later charged with murder.

Ride-Share Driver Who WasKidnapped Was Forced To Drive Man From Texas To Florida, Reports Say

A Texas man, Miguel Alejandro Pastran Hernandez, 23, kidnapped a ride-share driver at gunpoint, forcing him to drive over 1,000 miles to South Florida. This incident happened Friday night when Hernandez requested a ride from a closed gas station near Arlington, Texas. Federal authorities reported that during the journey, the driver was threatened with a firearm. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida is handling the case, according to NBC News. At the location where Hernandez was picked up, “[He] pulled out a gun and the victim heard a round being chambered in the firearm,” prosecutors said. The statement continued, “Pastran Hernandez threatened to tie up and put the driver in the back of the vehicle…. Pastran Hernandez then ordered the victim to drive to Florida, through multiple states.” The victim drove until Saturday morning and as they drove through Lousiana, Hernandez forced the driver to call their children to inform them they were on a long work trip, according to an affidavit. Hernandez and the driver reached Florida on Saturday night. On Sunday, they went to Miami Beach, where Hernandez targeted another victim. Luckily, the driver escaped during a store stop, leading to Hernandez’s arrest. Reports noted that the victim was forced to go into the store to buy supplies for Hernandez for another kidnapping. The 23-year-old planned to kidnap another person for a $3 million ransom. He faced federal charges in court for kidnapping, carjacking, and firearm possession, and was ordered to be detained.

29-Year-Old Woman Murdered By “Tinder Date,” and Had Her Tongue Cut Out So ‘She Couldn’t Scream’

A tourist was tragically murdered in Mauritius by her Tinder date, who cut out her tongue to stop her from calling for aid. The 29-year-old university teacher was seen entering a blue car before being stabbed multiple times. A post-mortem examination revealed severe injuries, including her tongue and throat being cut, along with numerous stab wounds to her chest. Zaliya Shamigulova was last seen on Aug. 17 near her rental near Flic-en-Flac beach. She was reported missing by a traveling companion. Sadly, she was later discovered naked in a shallow grave. A 29-year-old IT engineer from Mauritius confessed to her murder, reports a Russian media outlet. Zaliya met the suspect on Tinder. The 29-year-old man reportedly confessed to killing her and illustrated the stabbing. Detectives are searching for her missing body parts and clothing. The man eventually led officials to where he buried the tourist. “He said he was deeply in love with 29-year-old Zaliya Shamigulova and [claimed he] was planning to marry her,” officials said. During his interview with officials, the suspect revealed that he found out about Shamigulova’s infidelity. “On Saturday, the man went to take the Russian woman sightseeing on the island, but in a fit of jealous rage, he pulled out a knife and brutally killed his lover before stripping her and burying her body,” officials noted. A funeral service was conducted for Zaliya before her body was sent back to Russia.

Woman Faces 100 Counts Of Animal Cruelty After More Than 95 Dogs Were Removed From Her Home In Deplorable Conditions

A woman from Woodstock faces over 100 animal cruelty charges after many animals were found in poor and fatal conditions at her home. Officials apprehended 59-year-old Tracy Donovan at an animal shelter, according to WTNH Hartford. She faces 103 animal cruelty charges after 96 dogs, two cats, two birds, a rabbit, and two goats were taken from her home, with four dogs euthanized due to poor health. What officials found? The arrest warrant said that pictures from the appraisal showed trash and construction debris. The warrant added, “The conditions of the interior of the residence, scattered with wood shavings, animal feces, as well as a large amount of household garage about the entire house.” The photos showed dogs in small, dirty cages without food or water. They looked underweight and unclean. In June, someone reported seeing the owner, Donovan, selling these dogs. When officials from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture visited the home, they noticed a strong smell of urine and feces from 50 feet away and confirmed the appraiser’s reports of terrible conditions. The veterinary hospital reported that the 96 dogs had health issues like dehydration, severe matting, flea anemia, dental disease, skin infections, and long nails, as they were all drenched in dried urine and feces. The cats suffered from similar problems. The exotic birds had dehydration, skin infections, feather loss, and beak problems, while the goats were dehydrated and anemic. The warrant noted these issues were due to neglect and lack of care. #Clique, what are your thoughts?

California School District Superintendent Fired After Rooftop Desk Prank and Bullying Allegations

A California school board dismissed its superintendent, Stephanie Anello, after a mid-level supervisor and Anello’s friend reportedly played a prank by placing a subordinate’s desk on the roof, per NBC News. Anello’s position was in jeopardy since April, when it was reported that Kenneth Turnage II, director of facilities, and Anello’s friend, moved subordinate Jim Kesser’s desk onto a structure in the maintenance yard. President Antonio Hernandez announced the termination, which reportedly promoted applause. Hernandez said, “The board took action in closed session to terminate the superintendent’s employment agreement effectively immediately… The vote was as follows, 5-0.” Four board members voted in person, while one member joined the meeting remotely after testing positive for COVID-19. #Clique, what are your thoughts?

California Hospital Under Fire After Reportedly Telling Woman’s Family That She Checked Out When She Was Actually Deceased

Hospital officials in Northern California allegedly informed the family of a woman, 31, that she had checked out, while in fact, she had died and her body was kept in storage for a year. Jessie Marie Peterson, who had Type 1 diabetes, was admitted to Mercy San Juan Medical Center on April 6 last year. Relatives has since filed a lawsuit in Sacramento County Superior Court, claiming negligence and emotional distress for the hospital’s actions regarding her death, according to NBC News. After Peterson’s admission, her mother called the hospital to inquire about her, only to be told she had been discharged. The family then reported her missing and searched for her after failing to hear from her. “The family searched and searched for Jessie. It was not until April 12, 2024, that the Sacramento County Detective’s Office notified Jessie’s family that she was found deceased at Mercy San Juan Hospital,” per the lawsuit. The suit added, “At this point, Jessie’s body was so decomposed that an open casket funeral was not feasible, and Jessie’s fingerprints were not even obtainable for any keepsake.” Due to decomposition, an autopsy couldn’t confirm if medical malpractice contributed to Peterson’s death. The family learned she died on April 8, but the death certificate was signed by Dr. Nadeem Mukhtar an entire year later. Her family is seeking $25 million, claiming negligence by the hospital. #Clique, what are your thoughts?

Denzel Washington Revealed That ‘There Are Very Few Films Left For Me To Make That I’m Interested In’

During a recent interview with Empire magazine about Gladiator 2, actor Denzel Washington, shared that this film is one of the few projects that still excites him. The actor revealed, “There are very few films left for me to make that I’m interested in, and I have to be inspired by the filmmaker, and I was tremendously inspired by Ridley.” Washington had a strong connection with the director of the sequel, Ridley Scott. They previously worked together on the 2007 film American Gangster, which made it easier for him to join the project. “We had a great go-round the first go-round and here we are. He’s engaged. He’s excited about life and his next film. He’s an inspiration. We should all want to feel like that at 86,” the two-time Oscar winner added. #Clique, what are your thoughts?

US Border Patrol Agent Charged After Telling Women To Show Him Their Breast To Get Into Country

Shane Millan, a 53-year-old U.S. Border Patrol agent, has been charged with four counts for asking women to show their breasts while they were trying to enter the country. Federal prosecutors in New York say he violated their rights by performing unreasonable searches, per USA TODAY. Reports say he has been charged with “four misdemeanor counts of deprivation of rights under color of law.” While processing admissions to the U.S. online, Millan allegedly told three women to show their bare chests on camera and asked a fourth to lift her bra up without removing it. Prosecutors stated that Millan made these requests for his own pleasure as he falsely claimed he was performing official searches. After being arraigned in Syracuse, he was released until his trial.

Two Women Without Shoes Ran Away From Crash That Killed 56-Year-Old Pedestrian

Two women reportedly ran away after a crash in Queens early Tuesday that resulted in the death of 56-year-old David Opiela, per PIX11. The accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. when a 42-year-old man’s Honda slammed into a U-Haul on Kissena Boulevard, officials said. Footage showed the U-Haul driver running the red light. Opiela was hit during the crash while attempting to cross the street, according to police. It’s unclear which vehicle was responsible for the collision. Sadly, Opiela was declared deceased at the scene. According to officials, two women in the U-Haul reportedly left the scene without shoes, running westbound on the Horace Harding Expressway, reports say. Officials are still seeking the women. #Clique, what are your thoughts?