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  • Teens Charged After Reportedly Filming 6-Hour Gang Rape Of Girl, Reports Say

    Teens Charged After Reportedly Filming 6-Hour Gang Rape Of Girl, Reports Say

    In Sydney, Australia, four teens have been charged with gang-raping a 17-year-old girl over six hours. Reports from local news say the girl was at a shopping center when a 16-year-old boy approached her. After conversing, he allegedly trailed her to her vehicle and sexually assaulted her before the others joined in, according to PEOPLE.

    Following the initial attack, the 16-year-old boy reportedly contacted three other teens. The girl then asked to go to a park, thinking she could escape the car. However, when they arrived, two more boys joined. A fourth teenager later arrived in another car and also took part in the assault.

    The Herald reported that the four teens shared clips of the “horrific” assault while driving around. The 16-year-old was arrested on Dec. 20, facing 24 charges, including sexual intercourse without consent, while a 14-year-old faced multiple aggravated assault charges.

    On June 17, officials apprehended an 18-year-old man charged with nine counts of aggravated sexual assault. He was a minor when the crimes happened. Reports also say 19-year-old Adam Abdul-Hamid was arrested and charged with five counts of the same offense. His lawyer stated that Abdul-Hamid “maintains his innocence.” He is the only one named due to legal reasons.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Mayor In Missouri Charged After Stealing Piece Of Machinery Worth $18K From Deceased Man

    Mayor In Missouri Charged After Stealing Piece Of Machinery Worth $18K From Deceased Man

    The mayor of St. Mary, Missouri, Adam Bequette, is facing charges for allegedly stealing an $18,000 skid steer from a man who recently passed away. The Missouri State Highway Patrol claims he tampered with the vehicle, which was meant for the deceased man’s two adult children, according to PEOPLE.

    The owner of the skid steer, which is used in construction and landscaping, died back in March. When his children visited his property two months later, they discovered it missing. Officials say Mayor Bequette told city workers to take it, saying it blocked access to water lines, but he didn’t get an answer from the man’s family first although reports say he attempted to reach out to them.

    Cops found no proof the skid steer was blocking anything or that the family was contacted. It was given back to the man’s family in June.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • 31-Year-Old Man Charged After Allegedly Getting Teen Pregnant, Reports Say

    31-Year-Old Man Charged After Allegedly Getting Teen Pregnant, Reports Say

    A man from Windber, Benjamin Burkett, 31, is behind bars for reportedly having sex with a 14-year-old girl he met on Snapchat. The girl’s mother contacted the officials after her daughter complained of stomach pain. Doctors later confirmed the girl was pregnant, leading to multiple felony charges against the man, according to WJAC.

    The unnamed girl told officials she met Burkett on Snapchat and had only been with him. He confessed to picking her up and taking her to his Windber home. He admitted to sleeping with her six times and said he knew she was just 14. She also said he sent her nude photos.

    Burkett is in Somerset County prison with a bail of $100,000. He faces serious charges, including sexual assault of a minor, indecent assault, and possessing child abuse material. He is also charged with corrupting minors and having illegal contact with someone under 16.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Father and Son Dead After Robbing Bank In Connecticut Together and Having Six Hour Standoff With Police

    Father and Son Dead After Robbing Bank In Connecticut Together and Having Six Hour Standoff With Police

    A father and son died after robbing a bank in Connecticut and being found shot after a six-hour standoff with officials. 56-year-old Shaun Fallon, and his 27-year-old son Zachary wore masks while threatening a bank teller and escaped with cash. The robbery happened last Thursday morning at Chelsea Groton Bank, per the NY Post.

    Officials discovered the getaway car at a Super 8 Motel about six hours later, leading to a standoff. The father and son said they had guns and explosives and “refused to surrender.”

    About six hours into the standoff, authorities heard two gunshots from the suspects’ hotel room. Drones later confirmed that both were struck by gunfire. A bomb squad then cleared the area and accessed the room, hours after ensuring other guests had safely left the motel.

    Authorities reported that no explosives were discovered; however, they didn’t specify what weapons the father and son had. Both from Charleston, Rhode Island, they were taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Zachary was declared dead hours later, while his father died from his injuries just days after. Their cause of death is unclear but a medical examiner will determine the cause at a later date.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Woman Facing Several Charges After She Left Her Shift At A Strip Club and Caused Two Hit-and-Runs, One Deadly

    Woman Facing Several Charges After She Left Her Shift At A Strip Club and Caused Two Hit-and-Runs, One Deadly

    A woman from Georgia is facing several charges after reportedly hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene, only to crash into a truck moments later. 30-year-old Portia Taylor was apprehended on June 11 for homicide by vehicle, hit and run causing death, and DUI related to the May 18 death of 71-year-old Michael Crabtree, PEOPLE reported.

    Atlanta authorities says Taylor was speeding in a 2013 Nissan Altima around 6:26 a.m. after leaving her job at a strip club. She reportedly hit Michael Crabtree, who was crossing the road about 10 feet from the crosswalk, and then fled the scene without stopping. Sadly, Crabtree died at the scene.

    Police reported that the accident was recorded on street and patrol car cameras. Just minutes later, at 6:35 a.m., Taylor was involved in another hit-and-run on Interstate 75. Cobb County police later arrested her, charging her with DUI, possession of marijuana, and having an open container. Crabtree, known as TC, was in Atlanta for work, reports mentioned.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Man Who Faked Being A Flight Attendant To Get 120 Free Flights Found Guilty Of Fraud

    Man Who Faked Being A Flight Attendant To Get 120 Free Flights Found Guilty Of Fraud

    A man from Florida was convicted of fraud for pretending to be a flight attendant and flying for free 120 times. On June 10, the U.S. Attorney’s Office reported that a federal jury found 35-year-old Tiron Alexander guilty of wire fraud and unauthorized entry into a secure airport area, according to PEOPLE.

    A release says, “In total, Alexander flew on 34 flights with the airline carrier without paying for any of them by posing as a flight attendant who worked for other airlines.”

    “Over the 34 flights, Alexander claimed through the airline carrier’s website application process — a process that required an applicant to select whether they were a pilot or flight attendant and provide their employer, date of hire, and badge number information — that he worked for seven different airlines and had approximately 30 different badge numbers and dates of hire.” Officials said this about Alexander using a flight attendants’ website to book free flights from 2018 to 2024.

    Alexander pretended to be a flight attendant for three airlines, allowing him to schedule over 120 free flights.

    Alexander was convicted on June 5 and will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Becerra on Aug. 25

    “U.S. Attorney Hayden P. O’Byrne for the Southern District of Florida and Special Agent in Charge Antonio L. Pittman of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Atlanta Field Office, made the announcement.. TSA investigated the case,” per the release.

    CNN reported that Alexander might go to prison for 20 years for wire fraud. He could also get 10 years for sneaking into a secure area of the airport.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Mother, Boyfriend, and 10-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead In Murder-Suicide, Two Young Boys Left Behind

    Mother, Boyfriend, and 10-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead In Murder-Suicide, Two Young Boys Left Behind

    Officials in New Jersey are looking into a suspected murder-suicide where a man reportedly shot his girlfriend and her daughter before turning the gun on himself. Police discovered the bodies of 42-year-old Claribel Torres, her 10-year-old daughter Evangelina, and 42-year-old Fernando Mercado at his home, according to PEOPLE.

    The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed all three were dead.

    “Our community is grieving an unimaginable tragedy involving the untimely deaths of three people, including a 10-year-old girl…. On behalf of Hamilton Township, I extend my prayers to their family members, friends, and neighbors,” Jeff Martin, the township Mayor, told NJ.com.

    Evangelina’s father, Bladimir Velásquez, said that two other children were in the home during the shooting but were unharmed. He expressed ongoing concerns for his daughter’s safety and mentioned delays with court dates regarding child services. Evangelina was a fourth grader who loved swimming.

    Bladimir launched a GoFundMe for his daughter’s funeral costs.

    He wrote, “She was murdered by her stepfather while defending her mother and brothers… Eva was the oldest sister, just beginning to rise, loved by everyone, and will be missed by friends and family and never forgotten. I love and miss my baby forever.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Man Sentenced After Molesting 12-Year-Old Girl and Then Plotting To Murder Her From Behind Bars

    Man Sentenced After Molesting 12-Year-Old Girl and Then Plotting To Murder Her From Behind Bars

    A Rhode Island registered sex offender, 30-year-old Chandler J. Cardente, admitted to luring a 12-year-old girl for sexual encounters and attempting to have her killed to prevent her from testifying. He pleaded guilty to three felony charges in federal court, according to PEOPLE.

    The man, previously a registered sex offender for molesting a 2-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl back in 2014, met a 12-year-old girl while pretending to be 17 on a messaging app back in 2021, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

    What Happened?

    After months of chatting online, Cardente told the girl he wanted to have sex with her. He went on to meet her near her middle school. Prosecutors stated he drove her to different places in Rhode Island and had sexual contact with her numerous times before he was apprehended.

    While in jail, Cardente reached out to an undercover officer, posing as a hitman, to kill the girl because she could testify against him. The  man offered $200 cash and $1,500 in tattoo equipment. He was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison. He is currently serving a 35-year state sentence for molesting the child. The federal sentence will run at the same time, with his release not expected before 2056.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • 18-Year-Old Arrested After Allegedly Raping Two 11-Year-Old Boys He Met On Snapchat, Played It Off As Prank

    18-Year-Old Arrested After Allegedly Raping Two 11-Year-Old Boys He Met On Snapchat, Played It Off As Prank

    An 18-year-old from Long Island, Bradley Schioppa, is accused of raping two 11-year-old boys he met on Snapchat, claiming the abuse was a joke. He joined a chat with the boys, who believed he was their age, according to prosecutors, per the New York Post.

    Prosecutors said the boys realized Schioppa was older when he began appearing in person at places they met, like Robert A. Brady Park. He drove them around, bought them snacks and drinks, and played prank games with them.

    Schioppa reportedly sexually abused one boy in a Brady Park bathroom and another in a Smithtown CVS restroom, claiming it was a prank. In May 2025, one boy’s mother discovered messages between him and the 18-year-old and learned about the abuse when she asked her son.

    Officials began an investigation and apprehended Schioppa from Bay Shore on May 21. He faced charges of first-degree rape, second-degree sexual abuse, and child endangerment. The judge set bail at $450,000, and he returns to court on July 8. Reports noted that he could face up to 25 years behind bars, if convicted.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Grandmother Avoids Jail Time After Leaving Infant Grandson In Roadside Ditch When She Was Drunk

    Grandmother Avoids Jail Time After Leaving Infant Grandson In Roadside Ditch When She Was Drunk

    A woman from Minnesota, 52-year-old Anastasia Vaughn avoided jail time after abandoning her newborn grandson in a ditch. She pleaded guilty to endangering a child, which can cause harm or death. She was apprehended on Oct. 29, 2024, when a driver reported seeing an infant in a ditch, dressed only in a “sweatshirt and sweatpants,” with a woman running away from the scene, per PEOPLE.

    The driver quickly rescued the infant, as noted in the affidavit, which mentioned that the temperature was around 50 degrees and it was “windy and rainy.” A deputy from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office arrived shortly after and searched for Vaughn, who was discovered stumbling barefoot in the woods. She had “bloodshot, watery eyes,” slurred speech, and the smell of booze, says the affidavit.

    Efforts to give Vaughn a Breathalyzer test at the scene didn’t work; however, deputies had success when she was taken into custody at the Otter Tail County Detention Facility. The test showed an alcohol level of .229, almost three times the legal limit. Merely two days later, prosecutors filed charges in the Seventh District Judicial Court. The case was set for trial, but Vaughn decided to plead guilty in April.

    The woman confessed to drinking  “alcoholic beverages that mixed with [her] prescribed medication” on the day of the encounter and confessed to “[putting] [her grandson] down on the ground near the ditch.”

    Vaughn’s plea deal reduced her 364-day sentence by 319 days, allowing her to avoid jail, but the judge stayed the sentence for two years. During her probation, she cannot drink alcohol, have unsupervised visits with minors, or skip regular testing.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?