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  • 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?

  • California Woman Arrested After Allegedly Attempted To Smuggle 151 Pounds Of Marijuana Onto Flight To Germany

    California Woman Arrested After Allegedly Attempted To Smuggle 151 Pounds Of Marijuana Onto Flight To Germany

    A California woman, 34-year-old Diane Bahlawan, is accused of attempting to smuggle 151 pounds of cannabis onto an international flight. She was apprehended on May 6 at San Francisco International Airport while trying to board a United Airlines flight to Germany. Security discovered 131 vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana in her heavy roller bags, according to Fox News.

    Officials confiscated Bahlawan’s cellphone, boarding pass, and $960 in cash along with the cannabis. She was charged with burglary and unlawful transport of marijuana but was later released on bail. Bahlawan’s first court appearance is set for June 2.

    Stephen Wagstaffe, the District Attorney for San Mateo told the outlet, “It is unusual for my office to get a marijuana transportation case through the airport that involves [this] much marijuana.”

    He added, “They tend to take the big ones and we get the smaller ones .. So this is a large amount for us to handle. But we are glad to prosecute whatever the Federal authorities leave for us.”

    The district attorney will share more details after her court appearance.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Ziploc Brand Hit with New Class Action Lawsuit for Misleading Packaging, Reports Say

    Ziploc Brand Hit with New Class Action Lawsuit for Misleading Packaging, Reports Say

    A class action lawsuit has been filed against Ziploc, according to the Kitchen. The resealable plastic bag brand is being accused of false advertising.

    Linda Cheslow, a resident of California, is suing Ziploc’s parent company, S.C. Johnson & Son Inc., for misleading packaging on Ziploc products. The lawsuit claims that the materials used in these products, which include polyethylene and polypropylene, have been scientifically shown to potentially release microplastics when exposed to extreme temperatures.

    Ziploc markets its products as safe for use in microwaves and freezers. 

    What Are Microsplastics?

    Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, measuring less than 5 millimeters. It can be harmful to the body if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin, reports note. “There are some recent studies suggesting that microplastics have been found to contribute to strokes,” according to Dr. Alex LeBeau, a toxicologist and certified industrial hygienis. “However, critiques of other vascular-related studies have indicated a lack of associated health effects from the presence of microplastics.”

    A spokesperson for S.C. Johnson told USA Today in a statement, “We believe Ziploc products are safe when used as directed and the claims in this lawsuit are without merit.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

    https://twitter.com/fox8news/status/1921931752970314068
  • Illegal Immigrant Out On Bail Arrested For Allegedly Leaving 6-Year-Old Son To Die In Car In 100-Degree Weather

    Illegal Immigrant Out On Bail Arrested For Allegedly Leaving 6-Year-Old Son To Die In Car In 100-Degree Weather

    A father in California is accused of leaving his 6-year-old son to die in a hot car during a heat wave. Officials say he is an illegal immigrant who was released on bail after a recent arrest, and they blame state sanctuary laws for the tragedy. 27-year-old Briant Reyes Estrada pleaded not guilty to murder and child abuse charges after his son died from heat-related injuries, per the New York Post. 

    Dan Dow, District Attorney said, “I am angry this boy died so unnecessarily. And I am even more incensed to learn this child’s death could have been prevented.” 

    The father is accused of leaving his son in a hot car at the Paso Robles Inn parking lot last Saturday when temperatures reached around 99 degrees. After some time, Reyes Estrada transported the boy to the hospital, but he was declared dead there. The father was apprehended and charged with murder and child harm. Officials revealed he was an illegal immigrant recently released from felony charges.

    “An illegal alien arrested on felony charges walks free then — two weeks later — allegedly causes the death of his 6-year-old son, who was allowed to die in a parked car on a hot day,” said US Attorney Bill Essayli on X. 

    “ICE issued a detainer to deport this alien, but he was released from jail because of California’s sanctuary state laws. Had California allowed local law enforcement to honor the immigration detainer against this defendant, this child would be alive today,” he continued. 

    He was apprehended for multiple charges, including misdemeanor false impersonation, forging a driver’s license, and two counts of embezzlement related to an incident on April 29. At that time, he was transported to the San Luis Obispo County Jail, said Dow.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stopping Her Car to Set Sleeping Homeless Woman on Fire

    Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stopping Her Car to Set Sleeping Homeless Woman on Fire

    A disturbed woman has been arrested for allegedly setting a homeless woman on fire, as reported by the NY Post. The victim suffered severe burns that she needed to be intubated and was unable to identify her attacker for several weeks, according to police.

    Chilling surveillance footage released on Wednesday shows a car making a U-turn before stopping next to a 49-year-old woman who was sleeping on a street in Sacramento on April 26.

    The driver then gets out calmly, carrying a canister, and approaches the sleeping woman. She then pours an unknown liquid over her, as shown in the video. In an instant, the woman erupts into flames. 

    The driver then seems to have a confrontation with someone before quickly returning to her car and fleeing the scene. The victim sustained severe burns to about one-third of her body, including her face, torso, arms, and back. She was intubated at a local hospital for over two weeks, reports note. The woman recovered enough to speak with investigators on Tuesday and reportedly identified her attacker as 34-year-old #JacquelinePopaibarra, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. The victim’s name has not been disclosed.

    The sheriff’s office stated that both women knew each other but did not provide details about what might have motivated the brutal attack. According to the sheriff’s office, Popaibarra, who is not homeless, even kicked the burning victim before fleeing the scene.

    Popaibarra was already in the custody of the Sacramento Police Department on an unrelated robbery charge when she was identified as the suspect in the arson case. She has since been charged with assault with a deadly weapon, arson causing great bodily injury, and mayhem, with her bail set at $450,000.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

    https://twitter.com/Local12/status/1924121579257991549
  • Former Teacher Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Elementary School Students

    Former Teacher Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Elementary School Students

    Jacqueline Ma, once celebrated as Teacher of the Year, is now facing prison time for grooming and sexually abusing two elementary school students, as reported by the NY Post. On Friday, a judge sentenced the 36-year-old to 30 years in prison, according to the San Diego Union Tribune. 

    Ma, who was named San Diego County’s Teacher of the Year in late 2022, was arrested in April 2023 and pleaded guilty in February to multiple charges, including forcible lewd acts on a child and possession of materials depicting minors in sexual situations. 

    The former educator worked with fifth- and sixth-graders at Lincoln Acres Elementary School in National City. During her sentencing, Ma expressed that she felt “deeply ashamed of my actions” and apologized for taking “away their childhood.” 

    The investigation into Ma began when the mother of a 12-year-old boy she had been grooming alerted authorities after discovering love letters and inappropriate text messages she had sent to him. Prosecutors revealed that this grooming lasted for a span of 10 months. Additionally, police have indicated that Ma had previously groomed an 11-year-old boy years earlier.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

    https://twitter.com/nypost/status/1921293905212932607
  • Former California Highway Patrol Official Indicted After Allegedly Slapping Flight Attendant’s Buttocks During Flight

    Former California Highway Patrol Official Indicted After Allegedly Slapping Flight Attendant’s Buttocks During Flight

    An ex-captain of the California Highway Patrol has been charged by a federal grand jury for reportedly whacking a male flight attendant’s buttocks in the middle of a flight to Los Angeles, per the Associated Press. 

    49-year-old Dennis Wally Woodbury from Azusa, California, was indicted for abusive sexual contact. After drinking heavily on a JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles, he slapped a flight attendant and showed another attendant a photo with inappropriate images. He later exposed himself in the “plane’s front galley.” 

    Afterward, Woodbury ordered wine, but when the flight attendant offered only a nonalcoholic drink, Woodbury exposed himself again. He was apprehended after landing in Los Angeles and appeared in federal court last month. He is out on a $50,000 bond and is set to be arraigned on May 12.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • Homeless Man Shocked to Learn He Won $1M on Scratch-Off Ticket

    Homeless Man Shocked to Learn He Won $1M on Scratch-Off Ticket

    A “loyal customer” of a downtown San Luis Obispo liquor store recently won a $1 million prize from a California Lottery scratcher, as reported by The Independent. 

    Life Changing News

    According to another local establishment, the winner was homeless and had been living on the streets. On Friday, Sandy’s Deli-Liquor shared on Instagram that they sold a Triple Red 777 scratcher that won the $1 million prize. The business also posted a photo of the winning ticket along with a sign that reads, “millionaire made here.”

    A representative from the California Lottery stated that they can not “confirm or acknowledge any big wins like this until the person who won comes forward and their claim is thoroughly vetted by our security and law enforcement division.”

    They indicated that this process typically takes about six to eight weeks. However, it may take longer if any unusual circumstances arise.

    On Monday, Sandy’s manager Wilson Samaan shared with The Tribune that he was present when the man who purchased the winning ticket. Samaan stated that the man bought two 777 scratchers along with some smaller ones on the evening of April 6 for a total of $25. He checked one of the 777 tickets right away and won $200, which the cashier cashed out for him.

    He didn’t check the other ticket until he returned first thing the next morning while Samaan was on duty. Initially, Samaan said the man thought he had won $100,000—still a significant amount—but then Samaan pointed out that there was an additional zero, bringing the total to an incredible $1 million prize.

    Since then, Samaan has been assisting the man with the verification process for the win through the California Lottery, providing photo and video evidence of the purchase. He even offered to drive the man, who doesn’t have a car, to the nearest office in Fresno to redeem the scratcher, rather than risking it getting lost in the mail.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

    https://twitter.com/ABC7/status/1912367850515218837

  • Remains Discovered In California As 13-Year-Old NYC Girl Who Vanished 50 Years Ago

    Remains Discovered In California As 13-Year-Old NYC Girl Who Vanished 50 Years Ago

    Human remains discovered in a California river have been confirmed to belong to 13-year-old Laura O’Malley from New York who went missing 50 years ago. The partial skeleton was discovered near a highway in Watsonville almost 30 years back. Initial DNA tests indicated the remains were female, but recent advanced testing has identified the remains as O’Malley, who was reported missing in Aug. 1975, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, per the New York Post. 

    The Sherrif’s office said, “it is not known when, or under what circumstances, Laura O’Malley arrived in California.” 

    It‘s unclear how she died. 

    The teen was identified after the cold case was reopened back in 2019, using new forensic methods like carbon dating. These tests suggested she was born in the 1960s and likely died between 1977 and 1984, per officials. In 2022, advanced genetic testing contributed to identifying potential relatives, ultimately confirming that the remains belonged to the New York girl who had been missing for years.

    After O’Malley went missing, her siblings, including two sisters and a brother, searched for her for years, sharing her photo around Manhattan, where they thought she might be. The sheriff’s office expressed gratitude for finally giving her family answers.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • California School Reaches Settlement with Middle School Student Who Was Suspended for Allegedly Wearing ‘Blackface’ at Football Game

    California School Reaches Settlement with Middle School Student Who Was Suspended for Allegedly Wearing ‘Blackface’ at Football Game

    A California middle school student was suspended for allegedly wearing “blackface” to a football game in October 2023. His record has since been cleared as part of a settlement with the school, as reported by the NY Post. He claimed he was merely wearing eye black, a typical practice in various sports.

    Daniel Ameduri filed a lawsuit against Muirlands Middle School in La Jolla, California, on behalf of his son, J.A.. The incident wich took place on October 13, 2023, led to a two-day suspension and a ban from attending district sporting events.

    “The false allegations of blackface on J.A.’s permanent school records could have haunted him for decades, affecting both his education and future career opportunities,” Karin Sweigart, J.A.’s lawyer and Dhillon Law Group counsel, said in a statement to Fox News Digital. 

    The settlement was approved by the court on February 24, effectively eliminating J.A.’s two-day suspension from his record. As part of the agreement, district officials and employees are prohibited from mentioning the suspension in any communications with others. “It’s a relief that the school district has finally corrected this injustice,” Sweigart added. “No student should have to fight to clear their name over baseless accusations, which is why organizations like the Center for American Liberty exist—to ensure fairness and protect fundamental rights.” 

    J.A., who is currently a freshman in high school, was in 8th grade at the time of the incident. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Mark Trammell, Center for American Liberty executive director said, “We are so proud of J.A. and his family. When students and parents stand up to this woke nonsense in schools, they win. Let J.A.’s win be a lesson to students and parents everywhere.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

    https://twitter.com/nypost/status/1901122146388132215