Author: Tatiana Tait

  • Bernie Sanders Is Unapologetic About Flying on Private Jets During Campaign Tour: ‘You Think I’m Gonna be Sitting on a Waiting Line at United?’

    Bernie Sanders Is Unapologetic About Flying on Private Jets During Campaign Tour: ‘You Think I’m Gonna be Sitting on a Waiting Line at United?’

    Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders won’t be apologizing for using private jets to travel across the country during his campaign against the wealthy.

    Sanders (D-Vt.) boldly defended his choice of transportation after facing significant criticism for flying private during his recent “Fighting Oligarchy” tour with far-left Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York.

    “No apologies for that,” Sanders, 83, told Fox News’ “Special Report” late Wednesday when asked about the backlash. “That’s what campaign travel is about. We’ve done it in the past. We’re gonna do it in the future.”

    “You run a campaign and you do three or four or five rallies in a week. That’s the only way you can get around to talk to 30,000 people,” he told host Bret Baier. “You think I’m gonna be sitting on a waiting line at United … while 30,000 people are waiting?” When questioned about the contradiction of his travel choice in light of his eco-warrior stance, Sanders said: “When was the last time you saw Donald Trump during the campaign mode at a national airport?”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Kentucky Father Allegedly Set House on Fire with His Two Teenage Sons Inside

    Kentucky Father Allegedly Set House on Fire with His Two Teenage Sons Inside

    A Kentucky father is accused of deliberately setting his house on fire while his two teenage sons were still inside, according to Too Fab. He has pleaded not guilty to charges of arson.

    Dustin Fields, 43, was arrested last week and charged with first-degree arson following a fire at his Franklin County home on April 30. When first responders arrived, they discovered his sons, 13-year-old Bently Fields and 15-year-old Rylan Fields, deceased, along with the family dog. During a hearing on Monday, Fields entered a not guilty plea and requested to be temporarily released to attend his sons’ funeral. However, the judge maintained his bond at $2 million.

    “I miss my boys,” he reportedly told the court. When asked about owning property during the hearing, he reportedly said, “I do but it just recently went up in a ball of flames, so there’s nothing but grass and a garage at the moment.”

    Investigators, using a K-9 from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, detected accelerants on his shoes and around the house, including the area where the teens’ bodies were found. Chief Dwayne Depp of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office informed PEOPLE that Fields was not present when first responders arrived but appeared shortly after. He reportedly provided “conflicting information” to investigators, with the Sheriff indicating that further charges could arise as the investigation continues.

    A GoFundMe created by a friend of Fields’ wife—who is not the mother of the two victims—revealed that she had recently sought an emergency protective order against Dustin for herself, her son, and her stepsons. The friend mentioned that the hearing was scheduled for May 7.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Police Searching for Texas Man Facing Murder Trial Who Removed Ankle Monitor and Went on the Run

    Police Searching for Texas Man Facing Murder Trial Who Removed Ankle Monitor and Went on the Run

    Texas authorities have reported that a capital murder suspect is currently at large after he removed his ankle monitor on the day he was supposed to go on trial, as stated by PEOPLE.

    In a social media update on Monday, May 5, the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office announced that various law enforcement agencies are searching for Trevor McEuen, who faces capital murder charges. He was expected to appear in court for his trial on that Monday but instead took off his court-ordered ankle monitor around 5:30 a.m. and “left his residence,” according to the sheriff’s office.

    “It is currently unknown whether McEuen fled on foot or in a vehicle, and there is no description of the clothing he may be wearing,” the sheriff’s office said. “Authorities also have not confirmed whether he is armed. The public is urged to remain vigilant and not approach McEuen if spotted.”

    McEuen faces a capital murder charge in connection with the May 2023 shooting of his neighbor, 35-year-old Aaron Martinez, as reported by ABC affiliate WFAA, KDFW, and CBS News. Allegedly, McEuen told Martinez that Hispanics were unwelcome in the neighborhood shortly after he moved in, according to Martinez’s family.

    McEuen was arrested in May 2023 and was released on bond with conditions. He was arrested again in September 2024 for posting threats against Martinez and his uncle on social media. The suspect was held on a $2 million bond and was released after posting it last December. Authorities are now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to his capture.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Former College Football Player Allegedly Fired Shots in a Bar, Leading to One Death and an Injury Following a Bar Fight

    Former College Football Player Allegedly Fired Shots in a Bar, Leading to One Death and an Injury Following a Bar Fight

    A former college football player who played for both the University of Miami and the University of Maryland has been taken into custody on a second-degree murder charge, as confirmed by PEOPLE.

    Avantae Williams, 24, was arrested on Monday, May 5, in connection with the death of 32-year-old Keshod Harris. According to a statement from DeLand police, a physical altercation erupted among several men at McCabe’s Bar in DeLand, Florida, on Saturday, May 3. The former college athlete is accused of firing shots in the bar, resulting in Harris’s death.

    Williams reportedly escaped the scene following the shooting, which also left a bartender injured with “gunshot wounds to both hands,” according to a statement from the DeLand Police Department shared on Facebook earlier this week. “The bartender was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries,” DeLand police added. Keshod Harris, 32, lost his life in the incident after being shot “multiple times in the chest,” according to police reports.

    Williams managed to evade law enforcement until his arrest on Monday. He faces a second-degree murder charge, according to Volusia County inmate records reviewed by PEOPLE. He is currently being held without bail.

    Williams is a former defensive back who spent two seasons with the Miami Hurricanes in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to the Maryland Terrapins in 2023. Once recognized as the top safety recruit in the nation by ESPN, his career at Miami ended prematurely in 2021 when the Hurricanes removed him from the team following an assault charge involving a pregnant woman, as reported by ESPN at the time, per PEOPLE.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Burger King Ordered to Face Lawsuit Claiming Whoppers Are Significantly Smaller Than Advertised, Reports Say

    Burger King Ordered to Face Lawsuit Claiming Whoppers Are Significantly Smaller Than Advertised, Reports Say

    Burger King must face a lawsuit alleging it misled customers into thinking that its Whopper sandwich and other products appear larger in advertisements than they truly are, as reported by the NY Post.

    In a ruling on Monday, US District Judge Roy Altman in Miami determined that it is plausible that “some” reasonable consumers in the proposed class action could be misled by Burger King’s advertisements. Nineteen customers from 13 states have accused the fast-food chain of significantly exaggerating the size of nearly all its menu items in both in-store and online promotions. They pointed to the way burgers are depicted as “[overflowing]” the buns, with the Whopper appearing 35% larger than the real product and containing more than twice the meat.

    Burger King admitted that its photographers “styled sandwiches more beautifully” than how they are presented by employees in restaurants. However, they argued that reasonable consumers understand that the purpose of menu board images is to showcase items in the most appealing way possible. Altman nonetheless found allegations that Burger King’s ads “go beyond mere exaggeration or puffery.”

    Altman claims that Burger King has allegedly exaggerated the size of its products “to a much greater degree,” particularly in advertisements after 2017, where the Whopper appears larger than in previous ads. “The plaintiffs’ claims are false,” Burger King said in a statement on Tuesday. “The flame-grilled beef patties portrayed in our advertising are the same patties used in the millions of burgers we serve to guests across the U.S.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Man Wins $167 Million Powerball Jackpot with His Mother, Then Ends Up in Jail Just 4 Days Later

    Man Wins $167 Million Powerball Jackpot with His Mother, Then Ends Up in Jail Just 4 Days Later

    A Kentucky man made history by winning the largest lottery prize in the state, only to find himself in jail just four days later, as reported by PEOPLE

    On Saturday evening, April 26, James Farthing found out that his $2 Powerball ticket for his mother was a winner. They won a huge jackpot of $167.3 million. This is the biggest win in Kentucky’s lottery history, according to the Kentucky Lottery.

    Farthing, 50, collected the winnings alongside his mother, Linda Grizzle, and posed for photos with the large check on Monday, April 28. The Georgetown native told to the Kentucky Lottery that “it’s going to be a good Mother’s Day” and also mentioned plans to “pay off my debt.” The celebration quickly came to an end on Wednesday, April 30, when Farthing found himself under arrest. 

    As stated by USA Today, Farthing was at the TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida, when a brawl erupted, during which he allegedly struck another guest in the face. His girlfriend was reportedly also involved in a confrontation with other hotel guests, according to USA Today.

    He reportedly tried to resist arrest by running from the hotel but was caught, as reported by the outlet. 

    Farthing faces one felony charge for battery against a law enforcement officer, along with two misdemeanor charges for battery and resisting arrest, in addition to a parole violation, according to court documents reviewed by PEOPLE.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • British Student Found Fatally Stabbed in Texas Apartment Days Before Her Graduation

    British Student Found Fatally Stabbed in Texas Apartment Days Before Her Graduation

    A British nursing student studying in the United States has been found stabbed to death in her Houston, Texas apartment, just days before her graduation, according to police and her family. 

    Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi, 23, was discovered on April 26 by officers who went to her residence for a welfare check, as reported by Houston police per BBC News. Authorities indicated that she suffered multiple stab wounds. In a separate room, a man was found with a stab wound and was transported to the hospital in critical condition. 

    Ms. Odunsi ran a TikTok account named Tamidollars, which had 30,000 followers, where she documented her experiences as a British person living in the United States. In her most recent post, dated April 21, she expressed excitement about her upcoming graduation in two weeks and mentioned that she had already booked a vacation.

    As stated by the Houston Police Department, officers responded to a call at the student housing complex at 3:50 PM local time last Saturday. When they knocked on the door, there was no response. Noticing blood on a rear concrete patio, they proceeded to enter the apartment. “The female victim was discovered on the kitchen floor with multiple stab wounds. A male was discovered in a bedroom with at least one stab wound,” detectives wrote. Ms. Odunsi was declared dead at the scene.

    An online fundraising campaign aimed at repatriating her remains to the UK for burial has raised over £47,000 ($62,000). In a previous TikTok post, she shared a video of herself studying, with the caption: “She doesn’t know it yet, but a year from now all her hard work will pay off, she’ll be working as a nurse in her dream specialty.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Naked Man Under the Influence of Methamphetamine Breaks Into Mormon Church

    Naked Man Under the Influence of Methamphetamine Breaks Into Mormon Church

    A report reveals that a naked man under the influence of methamphetamines broke into a Mormon Church located in the heart of Amish country, according to the NY Post

    Corey Calderwood, 43, was reportedly high and naked when he entered the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, as reported by local CBS.

    Lancaster Township police apprehended Calderwood at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday night. 

    The suspect already had an outstanding felony warrant for retail theft from a March incident at Weis Market in Lancaster Township, according to Lancaster Online.

    For his inappropriate intrusion, Calderwood faces charges of burglary, indecent exposure, and possession of a controlled substance, as detailed in the report. He is currently being held at Lancaster County Prison without bond, according to Lancaster Online.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Finesse2tymes in Federal Custody Following Arrest for Terroristic Threats, Reportedly Violated Supervised Release

    Finesse2tymes in Federal Custody Following Arrest for Terroristic Threats, Reportedly Violated Supervised Release

    Finesse2tymes has been taken back into federal custody, with prosecutors claiming that his arrest for making terroristic threats in Texas violated the terms of his supervised release, as reported by TMZ. His attorney, Carl A. Moore, confirmed to TMZ that Finesse turned himself in to authorities on Friday and is now in federal custody.

    Prosecutors allege he violated his supervised release on three different occasions, according to documents obtained by TMZ. They state that he failed two drug tests—one in 2022 and another in 2024—both of which reportedly showed positive results for marijuana. The third alleged violation is connected to his arrest for terroristic threats in Texas earlier this year.

    A warrant was issued for Finesse’s arrest due to an alleged incident in October 2024 involving King, a child star whom Finesse2tymes was mentoring. King’s former guardian claims that Finesse revealed a gun hidden under his shirt and said he would “up that fire,” a phrase from Memphis slang meaning to pull a gun. The woman reported the threat to authorities. She believed Finesse was capable of following through on the threat and expressed that she feared for her safety, reports note.

    TMZ spoke with Moore in January, and he denied the claims. He stated that Finesse never threatened anyone and emphasized that they were “confident this matter will be resolved justly once the state of Texas applies the applicable law to the facts.” Finesse2tymes has been under supervised release since his release from prison in July 2022, where he served just over three and a half years of a five-year sentence for possessing a firearm as a former felon. His next hearing is set for May 8.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Teacher Accused of Using Electronic Dog Whistle on 6-Year-Old Student with Autism When He Became ‘Loud’

    Teacher Accused of Using Electronic Dog Whistle on 6-Year-Old Student with Autism When He Became ‘Loud’

    A Texas woman, who was an elementary school teacher, is accused of using an electronic dog whistle on one of her students to get him to comply, according to Law&Crime.

    As per arrest documents obtained by local CBS affiliate KWTX, 46-year-old #AmberEscamilla was arrested on Tuesday and charged with injury to a child or disabled person. The documents reveal that Escamilla was teaching a 6-year-old boy with autism and allegedly used the electronic dog whistle “when he got overstimulated.” The boy’s parents informed the police that their son wore earmuffs to school due to his heightened sensitivity to loud noises.

    KWTX reported that detectives from the Waco Independent School District police were notified by Child Protective Services about potential abuse involving a student at Bell’s Hill Elementary School. According to the arrest documents, in November 2024, Escamilla allegedly “came into the break room and placed a device on the table, telling co-workers that she had this for when the victim ‘gets loud.’”

    Texas Teacher is Reported by Witnesses

    The school principal informed detectives that she confiscated an electronic dog whistle from Escamilla that same month. When questioned about the device, Escamilla reportedly claimed that she only meant to use the dog whistle outside and that she had only ever used it once on the school playground. She further stated to detectives, according to the arrest documents, that “she would only exhibit the whistle to the victim as a threat to gain compliance.”

    However, a witness provided a sworn statement saying that in September 2024, “she entered the defendant’s classroom and observed the defendant utilizing the electronic whistle to gain compliance of the victim,” as reported by KWTX. Escamilla is no longer working at Bell’s Hill Elementary School, according to a spokesperson from the Waco Independent School District. She has been charged with injury to a child or disabled person and was jailed with a bond set at $3,000.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?