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  • Man Sues Universal Studios After Being Stuck in a Tilted Position on Faulty ‘Harry Potter’ Ride for an Hour, Lawsuit Says

    Man Sues Universal Studios After Being Stuck in a Tilted Position on Faulty ‘Harry Potter’ Ride for an Hour, Lawsuit Says

    A Florida man is taking legal action against Universal Studios after he reportedly remained stuck on a roller coaster in a tilted position for an hour, per Law & Crime.

    In a lawsuit filed last week in the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Casey Causey alleges that while on the

    “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey”

    roller coaster on July 2, 2023, the ride suddenly

    “came to an abrupt stop, stranding their cart midair at an angle that left him tilted backward and to the right.”

    “Plaintiff was stranded in this position for approximately one hour, after which the cart was moved to an upright position,”

    the complaint continues, adding that

    “the roller coaster was a defective product.”

    Causey has charged Universal with negligence, asserting that the theme park had a responsibility

    “to exercise ordinary care and skill to avoid foreseeable harm to Plaintiff and other similarly situated persons.”

    The lawsuit claims that the park created an

    “unreasonable risk of harm”

    by not addressing issues with the ride, despite park employees being aware that it was

    “defective,”

    which led to Causey sustaining injuries as a result. Those injuries include

    “bodily injury, resulting in pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, scarring, mental anguish, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, expense of hospitalization, medical and nursing care and treatment, loss of earnings, loss of the ability to earn money, damage to property, inconvenience, and aggravation of a previously existing condition.”

    Causey’s injuries stem from the park’s prioritization of profits over safety, the lawsuit argues.

    “[T]he defendants’ failure to fix the roller coaster, shut it down, or provide adequate warning of the potential stoppage was done out of desire to obtain money for ticket sales for the park,”

    Causey’s attorneys stated in the complaint. Additionally, the lawsuit claims that Causey has lost his ability to earn income as a result.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • NYPD Seeks Arrest Warrant for Babysitter Caught on Video Hitting NYC Kids with a Belt

    NYPD Seeks Arrest Warrant for Babysitter Caught on Video Hitting NYC Kids with a Belt

    The NYPD is trying to obtain an arrest warrant for a city-funded babysitter who was caught on video beating two boys from the Bronx with a belt, according to the NY Post. The incident, reported by the family nearly a month ago, has been confirmed by law enforcement sources on Tuesday.

    Authorities are actively looking for 24-year-old La’keysha Jackson, who was allegedly caught on video hitting the crying children, aged 4 and 6, nearly 60 times inside their home in Morrisania on May 6, the sources revealed. As of Tuesday, officers had not yet been able to find Jackson for arrest.

    If a grand jury issues an arrest warrant when it meets on Wednesday, police will be able to enter Jackson’s apartment by force to take her into custody, the sources added. The disturbing footage obtained by The Post shows the caregiver violently whipping the children’s backsides while holding their small arms to prevent them from escaping.

    “Guess what’s about to happen?”

    she can be heard saying, apparently upset that the two older kids, aged 4 and 6, did not clean up their room.

    “Belt?”

    one of the young boys answers. Pulling a thick brown belt out of a cross-body bag, Jackson replies

    “You’re right — I warned y’all,” chillingly adding: “Drop ‘em.”

    According to the family, Jackson also

    “Hit the kids with the [clothes] hangers, hitting them with belts, [and] throwing the [2-year-old] baby.”

    Their mother, Geraldine Jaramillo, has also claimed that the babysitter subjected the children to emotional and verbal abuse. Jackson was hired by Selfhelp, a home aid provider contracted by the troubled Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), as part of a homemaking program designed to assist struggling families in the city with babysitting services. An ACS spokesperson stated that Jackson is no longer employed by Selfhelp and that ACS is collaborating with the NYPD in their investigation.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Pilot and Two Passengers Survive After Crashing into the Atlantic Ocean at Night

    Pilot and Two Passengers Survive After Crashing into the Atlantic Ocean at Night

    Three people survived a plane crash off the coast of Florida that happened at night, according to PEOPLE.

    On Sunday, June 1, around 8:30 p.m. local time, the pilot made a mayday call, said Sheriff Eric Flowers from the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office during a press conference with ABC affiliate WPBF. The pilot was trying to reach Vero Beach Airport but crashed into the Atlantic Ocean just a few miles from shore.

    Luckily, a helicopter found three heat signatures in the water, and the pilot and both passengers were rescued, as confirmed by Air and Marine Operations, which is part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Sheriff Flowers estimated that the three people were treading water for about 45 minutes before being saved.

    The pilot suffered the worst injuries, reporting pain in his ribs. All three were taken to Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce for a medical check-up. The crash is now being investigated by the NTSB and FAA.

    “This is just an incredibly heroic event,”

    Flowers said about the joint agency rescue.

    “It’s just an incredible story. I can’t wait for you guys to hopefully get to a day to talk to the people who were actually in the plane,”

    Flowers said.

    “Because, on our side, it’s phenomenal.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Pilot and Two Passengers Survive After Crashing into the Atlantic Ocean at Night

    Pilot and Two Passengers Survive After Crashing into the Atlantic Ocean at Night

    Three people survived a plane crash off the coast of Florida that happened at night, according to PEOPLE.

    On Sunday, June 1, around 8:30 p.m. local time, the pilot made a mayday call, said Sheriff Eric Flowers from the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office during a press conference with ABC affiliate WPBF. The pilot was trying to reach Vero Beach Airport but crashed into the Atlantic Ocean just a few miles from shore.

    Luckily, a helicopter found three heat signatures in the water, and the pilot and both passengers were rescued, as confirmed by Air and Marine Operations, which is part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Sheriff Flowers estimated that the three people were treading water for about 45 minutes before being saved.

    The pilot suffered the worst injuries, reporting pain in his ribs. All three were taken to Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce for a medical check-up. The crash is now being investigated by the NTSB and FAA. “This is just an incredibly heroic event,” Flowers said about the joint agency rescue. “It’s just an incredible story. I can’t wait for you guys to hopefully get to a day to talk to the people who were actually in the plane,” Flowers said. “Because, on our side, it’s phenomenal.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

     

  • Chicago Museum Director Stripped Naked on Flight While Drunk — But Keeps His $1M Position

    Chicago Museum Director Stripped Naked on Flight While Drunk — But Keeps His $1M Position

    The director of the Art Institute of Chicago was arrested in Germany last month for drunkenly stripping naked on a United Airlines flight, as reported by the NY Post. However, he will resume his position following an internal review.

    James Rondeau is scheduled to return to work on Monday after the embarrassing incident on April 18 led him to take a voluntary leave from the prestigious museum, where he earns more than $1 million annually.

    “I deeply regret this incident and the impact it has had on the museum and me and on my colleagues,”

    Rondeau said in a statement to CBS News.

    “I have dedicated the past 27 years of my professional career to the Art Institute and I am grateful to have the opportunity to continue furthering its mission.”

    Rondeau was on a flight from Chicago to Munich when he was arrested after landing for allegedly taking off his clothes during the flight while under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs.

    This embarrassing incident led the museum to start an independent investigation while he was away. Despite the controversy, museum officials believe he can continue to lead the organization.

    “Board leadership of the Art Institute of Chicago has conducted an independent investigation of this incident and is confident in James Rondeau’s leadership and ability to continue as the President and Director of the museum,”

    a spokesperson for the institution told the outlet.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • California Father Discovers In-Home Therapist Molesting His 14-Year-Old Son with Autism During Session

    California Father Discovers In-Home Therapist Molesting His 14-Year-Old Son with Autism During Session

    An in-home behavioral therapist was apprehended for molesting a 14-year-old boy with autism after the concerned father checked on their therapy session, according to a report per the NY Post.

    Salvador Armando Arriaga, 32, who worked for Behavioral Health Works in Anaheim, was discovered in a walk-in closet in the teen’s bedroom with the boy’s pants down during the session, as stated by the Orange County District Attorney, according to CNS.

    At the time of the session, the boy’s father was at home caring for another child. He decided to check in on his 14-year-old son and the therapist, whom they had trusted as he had treated the boy multiple times before. Upon opening the bedroom door, the father found Arriaga in the closet with his son, who had his pants around his ankles, prosecutors reported.

    When confronted by the father, Arriaga attempted to escape through the bedroom window but failed and instead fled the house on foot. The father then called the police, as reported by CNS. Later, when Arriaga returned to the scene to speak with law enforcement, he was allegedly wearing a different shirt, according to prosecutors.

    Arriaga has pleaded not guilty to one count of committing a lewd act on a child under 14. He faces a potential maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison and is currently being held on a $1 million bail, as reported by CNS.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • GoFundMe for Teen Who Returned to Burger King Shift Just Hours After Graduation Surges to $130K

    GoFundMe for Teen Who Returned to Burger King Shift Just Hours After Graduation Surges to $130K

    A woman came across a Georgia teenager, Mykale Baker, working at Burger King just hours after his high school graduation, still wearing his graduation stole and medal. Inspired by their encounter, the woman started a fundraiser that has now surpassed its initial goal by more than double, with donations continuing to rise, as reported by the NY Post.

    This remarkable story began when fundraising organizer Maria Mendoza met the 18-year-old during his evening shift at Burger King.

    “He was so kind, so polite,”

    Mendoza told the outlet.

    “Radiating joy, even after such a big day. His dedication and quiet strength really moved me. I felt called to do something to recognize that.”

    Mendoza took action by launching a fundraiser for Baker called

    “From Burger King to a College Dream,”

    sharing his story on TikTok

    “without thinking,”

    she said. Remarkably, the online campaign reached its goal within just 10 days of its launch. In the initial days, thousands of dollars poured in, but as the touching story spread across social media and news outlets, donations skyrocketed to six figures, far exceeding the $60,000 target. Many of the contributors were strangers, united by their support.

    A few days later, Mendoza returned to the restaurant to share the astonishing news of the donations, which had surged to nearly $130,000 by Saturday afternoon. Mykale Baker was brought to tears by the generosity and filled with excitement as he contemplated his dream of pursuing higher education.

    “I feel happy,”

    Baker, 18, said in an interview with 11 Alive this week.

    “I just want to say thank you to my parents and all the people that see the good in me and believe in me, and donated all that money to me.”

    Baker proudly walked across the stage on May 21 during his graduation ceremony at Mills Creek High School. However, he expressed his concerns about what lay ahead after graduation due to financial limitations, although he was hopeful about attending a trade school.

    “I’m just grateful I got to do something for him,”

    Mendoza said.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

     

  • Man Taken into Custody for Allegedly Shooting at Driver Who Denied Last-Minute Merge, Police Say

    Man Taken into Custody for Allegedly Shooting at Driver Who Denied Last-Minute Merge, Police Say

    A 53-year-old Missouri man, Roy L. Anderson Jr., was arrested for allegedly shooting into a car’s passenger door after the driver refused to let him cut in bumper-to-bumper traffic, per Law&Crime. He faces multiple felony charges, including first-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon.

    According to court documents, Kansas City police responded to a road rage incident last week where Anderson was found waiting for them, holding a 9 mm handgun. He initially claimed he heard a gunshot and fired into the air, but later contradicted himself, suggesting the other driver had a gun as well.

    The victim reported that while merging due to construction, he was hit by a soda can thrown by Anderson, who then fired a shot in his direction. Police found a bullet hole in the victim’s car and a spent casing in Anderson’s vehicle.

    Anderson was booked and released on a $7,500 bond with a court order to avoid contact with the victim and firearms. He is scheduled to appear in court again on June 11.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Man Taken into Custody for Allegedly Stabbing Knicks Fans at Indiana Brewery During Playoff Game Against Pacers

    Man Taken into Custody for Allegedly Stabbing Knicks Fans at Indiana Brewery During Playoff Game Against Pacers

    An Indiana man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing two fans of the New York Knicks at a local brewery, as reported by PEOPLE.

    Jarrett Funke, 24, is accused of stabbing two men who were

    “talking trash”

    during the Knicks’ NBA Playoff game against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. The incident reportedly occurred just before 11 p.m. on May 23 at a brewery in Carmel, Indiana, according to police. The Carmel Police Department stated in a Facebook post that officers discovered two individuals suffering from stab wounds upon their arrival.

    “One male sustained a stab wound to the back and was transported to a local hospital,”

    the Carmel Police Department said.

    “A second male suffered a stab wound to the lower leg and later sought medical attention on his own.”

    Funke was apprehended at the scene, according to a spokesperson for the Carmel Police Department.

    The two victims of the stabbing told police that Funke approached them at the bar and reportedly

    “smacked”

    a Knicks hat off one of their heads, as reported by Fox 59, which cited a police report. Funke was subsequently removed from the bar while shouting at the victims,

    “f— you, you still have a f—— problem. Take this outside,”

    according to the outlet.

    Funke reportedly told police that the Knicks fans were

    “talking sh—”

    to him and supposedly instigated the fight by pushing him and

    “starting to punch him in the face.”

    Funke then stated to the police that he retrieved his pocket knife and swung it at one of the Knicks fans during the confrontation, according to Fox 59.

    Hamilton County court records obtained by PEOPLE indicate that Funke appeared in court on Tuesday and has been charged with three felonies: battery with a deadly weapon, battery causing serious bodily injury, and criminal recklessness involving a deadly weapon. Additionally, court documents reveal that he is facing a misdemeanor battery charge.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Secret Service Agents Placed on Leave After Video Surfaces of Wild Brawl Outside Obama’s Residence

    Secret Service Agents Placed on Leave After Video Surfaces of Wild Brawl Outside Obama’s Residence

    It seems there was an incident outside the residence of former President Barack Obama. TMZ has reported that two Secret Service agents have been put on leave after brawling out while tasked with guarding Obama’s home, and the entire altercation was captured on video!

    Videos circulating on social media show two uniformed Secret Service agents in a confrontation next to a white SUV. This took place outside Obama’s home in Washington, D.C., as confirmed by federal law enforcement sources to TMZ.

    “The U.S. Secret Service is aware of an on-duty altercation that occurred between two Uniformed Division officers at approximately 2:30 a.m. on May 21,”

    The Secret Service told TMZ in a statement.

    The feds added,

    “The individuals involved were suspended from duty and this matter is the subject of an internal investigation. The Secret Service has a very strict code of conduct for all employees and any behavior that violates that code is unacceptable. Given this is a personnel matter, we are not in a position to comment further.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?