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  • Teacher Terminated for Allegedly Hitting Students with Yardstick for Taking Too Long to Wash Hands

    Teacher Terminated for Allegedly Hitting Students with Yardstick for Taking Too Long to Wash Hands

    A mother is furious after claims that a teacher struck her child with a yardstick for taking too long to wash her hands, as reported by MIRROR.

    According to the mother, the incident took place at Sousa Middle School in Washington DC, where a teacher allegedly swatted her 14-year-old daughter’s bottom while she was washing her hands after a science project. The mother stated that the incident occurred just as the school bell rang, with the teacher urging her daughter to hurry up. The student later reported the incident to the school counselor.

    The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is currently looking into the incident. Janel Doy Johnson, the mother of the teenager, told FOX5 that there are reportedly additional allegations of inappropriate behavior involving the teacher. The student also alleged that the teacher placed a brush given by another student into his pocket, suggesting that he did this so she would have to reach into his pocket to retrieve it.

    In response, school principal Brittany Green-Pascal sent a letter to parents stating,

    “I am writing to make you aware that an allegation of corporal punishment has recently been made against a Sousa staff member. DCPS treats any allegation of employee misconduct with the greatest importance.”

    The letter also stated that the staff member has been put on leave and will not be returning to the school during the ongoing investigation, as reported by Fox5.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Trump Terminates Kamala Harris’s Husband Doug Emhoff, Reports Say

    Trump Terminates Kamala Harris’s Husband Doug Emhoff, Reports Say

    The Trump administration has terminated former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, on Tuesday, according to the NY Post. 

    Emhoff was on the board that governs the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC.

    Emhoff, who is married to former Vice President Kamala Harris, was one of several appointees from the Biden administration that President Trump removed from the board.

    Douglas Emhoff Speaks Out

    “Today, I was informed of my removal from the United States Holocaust Memorial Council,” Emhoff posted on X. 

    “Let me be clear: Holocaust remembrance and education should never be politicized. To turn one of the worst atrocities in history into a wedge issue is dangerous — and it dishonors the memory of six million Jews murdered by Nazis that this museum was created to preserve,” he added. Emhoff, who is Jewish, was a member of former President Joe Biden’s White House antisemitism task force. He was hired following a significant increase in antisemitic incidents after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. He joined the board in January and was expected to serve a five-year term.

    An email from the White House Presidential Personnel Office, on behalf of President Donald J. Trump, stated, “I am writing to inform you that your position as a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council is terminated, effective immediately.” The email informed several board members, including Emhoff, of their dismissal. Concluding with a note of gratitude: “Thank you for your service.”

    White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told the outlet that, “President Trump looks forward to appointing new individuals who will not only continue to honor the memory of those who perished in the Holocaust, but who are also steadfast supporters of the State of Israel,” she said in a statement.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Planes Receive Multiple False Alarms Indicating Midair Collisions at D.C. Airport

    Planes Receive Multiple False Alarms Indicating Midair Collisions at D.C. Airport

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking into reports regarding recent flights arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.. According to the FAA, they received multiple false alerts about potential midair collisions. This comes approximately one month after a tragic incident involving an American Airlines aircraft and an Army helicopter that took the lives of 67 people, per PEOPLE.

    “Several flight crews inbound to Reagan Washington National Airport received onboard alerts Saturday [March 1] indicating another aircraft was nearby when no other aircraft were in the area. Some of the crews executed go-arounds as a result of the alerts,” the FAA wrote in a statement shared with PEOPLE on Tuesday, March 4. “The FAA is investigating why the alerts occurred,” concluded the agency’s statement. 

    False alerts were detected on the flights’ Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), as reported by CBS News. The news organization analyzed air traffic control audio and discovered that at least 12 flight crews received these incorrect alerts on Saturday. This lead to three flights needing to perform go-arounds between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. local time.

    “It’s been happening all morning. Let me know if you see anything. No one else has seen anything except for on the TCAS,” an air traffic controller could be heard saying, CNN reported. “Yeah, we got a little something there,” the pilot answered shortly after. “It said on the TCAS that it was 600 feet above us. And we didn’t see anything.”

    A similar interaction took place between a different pilot and air traffic control on the same day. 

    The FAA states that the TCAS is a component of the Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS), designed to enhance safety by decreasing the likelihood of mid-air collisions between aircraft.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • 13-Year-Old and 14-Year-Old Found Guilty For Their Involvement In The Fatal Beating Of A 64-Year-Old Man

    13-Year-Old and 14-Year-Old Found Guilty For Their Involvement In The Fatal Beating Of A 64-Year-Old Man

    On Monday, a D.C. court convicted two teens for their involvement in the death of 64-year-old Reggie Brown on Oct. 17, 2023. A 13-year-old and a 14-year-old girl were accused of converging with others in chasing and attacking the man. They were found guilty of multiple charges, including second-degree murder, according to WJLA.

    Officials provided a summary of the charges against the two teens. The 14-year-old was found guilty of second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy to commit assault, but not guilty of first-degree murder or conspiracy to commit murder. While the 13-year-old faced similar charges with additional convictions for tampering with evidence.

    Shortly after the verdict, Brown’s relatives told 7News they will not stop seeking justice. They intend to work together with other families affected by juvenile crime this year to fight for changes in laws to make sure that young offenders are held accountable for their actions.

    Malda Brown, the victim’s sister said,

    “So upsetting to see that they have not learned their lesson.”

    Brown’s sisters attended the court hearing, where it was disclosed that the 13-year-old’s behavior had worsened since her arrest. She reportedly assaulted several staff members and other youths at the youth detention center.

    According to officials, five girls aged 12 to 15 participated in the attack. Attorneys claimed they filmed the incident and shared it online. District attorneys mentioned the girls initially celebrated the attack but then tried to erase the evidence once it became public. One teen said they assaulted Brown out of boredom.
    Two girls were sentenced for their involvement in the homicide. A 15-year-old received three years in a youth detention center after pleading guilty to assault.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Man Charged After Randomly Attacking Sleeping United Passenger During Flight Leaving Victim With Two Black Eyes

    Man Charged After Randomly Attacking Sleeping United Passenger During Flight Leaving Victim With Two Black Eyes

    A man from Florida is facing felony charges for allegedly punching a sleeping passenger on a flight from California to Washington, D.C. The attack left the cabin covered in blood, according to a federal complaint. About two hours into the United Airlines flight, 44-year-old Everett Chad Nelson left his seat and went to one of the cabins in the front, according to the Independent.

    A United Airlines official told the news outlet that there were 82 passengers and 6 crew members onboard.

    What Happened?

    Upon leaving the bathroom, Nelson approached seat 12F and suddenly began attacking a sleeping man by punching him multiple times in the face and head, causing bleeding. The attack lasted about a minute until the victim screamed, prompting a bystander to intervene and break up the altercation.

    Nelson not only gave the unidentified passenger two black eyes but also cut his nose, causing blood to splatter on the seat, wall, window, and Nelson’s green windbreaker. The complaint does not mention any motive or prior relationship between the two, suggesting the attack was unprovoked.

    Per a complaint,

    “Nelson had no observable injuries and there was no indication that [the alleged victim] struck him in defense.”

    Following the incident, flight attendants relocated Nelson to a front seat, allowing the person who broke up the attack to monitor him for the rest of the flight. Many passengers saw the attack, and a doctor on board treated the victim’s injuries, per the complaint.

    “Thanks to the quick action of our crew and customers, one passenger was restrained after becoming physically aggressive toward another customer on a flight from San Francisco to Washington Dulles on Monday …The flight landed safely and was met by paramedics and local law enforcement,”

    the United Official told the outlet.

    Nelson is scheduled for a detention hearing on Wednesday. He faces one charge of assault by beating in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States. If found guilty, he could be sentenced to up to one year in prison.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Woman Faces Jail Time After Kidnapping Roommate and Instructing Her Cousin To Assault Him

    Woman Faces Jail Time After Kidnapping Roommate and Instructing Her Cousin To Assault Him

    Federal officials have reported that a 28-year-old woman, Antoinette Gilmore, from Washington, D.C., has been found guilty of kidnapping her roommate. Back in Oct. 2023, Gilmore got into a heated disagreement over the phone with the man and allegedly arranged to pick him up with her cousin to retrieve his belongings, per the Miami Herald. 

    According to officials, after the man entered the car, Gilmore instructed her cousin to physically assault him while she drove. The victim attempted to exit the vehicle; however, the doors were locked. Despite managing to escape briefly, Gilmore instructed her cousin to pursue and grab him, eventually dragging him back to the vehicle.

    According to officials, when they arrived at their destination, the victim was forcibly removed from the vehicle but luckily, managed to escape. He promptly fled to the closest police substation to report the attack. 

    The woman’s sentencing has been scheduled for July. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

  • Three Girls, Aged 12 To 13, Apprehended For Fatal Assault On A Disabled Man In Washington, D.C.

    Three Girls, Aged 12 To 13, Apprehended For Fatal Assault On A Disabled Man In Washington, D.C.

    Three girls, aged 12 and 13, were arrested in Washington DC this week for their involvement in a brutal attack on a disabled man in 2023, per the NY Post. The incident occurred on October 17, during the late hours of the night.

    Disturbing footage showed a group of five girls chasing the 64-year-old victim through an alley and forcibly removing him from a chain link fence. They proceeded to stomp on his head, pulled his pants down, and used his belt to inflict further harm on him. These details were presented in court on Friday, as testified by investigators, as reported by the Washington Post.

    The disturbed group allegedly laughed at Brown as he was bleeding from his head, and one of the girls yelled,

    “He’s leaking!” 

    According to the police, Brown was found dead on the street just before 1 a.m. with severe injuries that indicated he was attacked. The autopsy revealed that he died from blunt force trauma. The police also mentioned that Brown had disabilities and mental health problems.

    Detective Harry Singleton testified that a man in his early 20s initiated the attack, grabbing Brown and slamming him into a brick wall. At that moment, the girls were passing by, and one of them asked,

    “Can I fight him?”

    to which he responded

    “Yes.”

    One of the 13-year-old girls was taken into custody, but later that night, the 12-year-old girl was shot in her apartment. She suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Neighbors reported seeing two young individuals escape through a broken window. The pre-teen and another girl were arrested. They face second-degree murder charges as juveniles.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Elderly Man Fatally Stabs Wife After Altercation Over Pancakes, Police Say

    Elderly Man Fatally Stabs Wife After Altercation Over Pancakes, Police Say

    An 85-year-old man from Washington, D.C. was arrested on Thursday for allegedly killing his 81-year-old wife during an argument over pancakes, according to federal prosecutors per NBC News. Steven Schwartz is accused of fatally stabbing his wife, Sharron Schwartz, at their home on Sunday, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.

    Steven Schwartz

    “did not want to eat the pancakes she made and stabbed her in the back,”

    the U.S. attorney’s office said in a statement announcing the arrest.

    Police were called to a stabbing incident at 3:40 p.m. When they arrived they discovered Sharron Schwartz with injuries and Steven Schwartz with self-inflicted injuries. Both individuals were transported to a hospital, where Sharron Schwartz later passed away. According to a police affidavit filed in the district criminal case, Steven Schwartz stated that he has a strong dislike for food, and his wife was attempting to make him eat, which led to an argument.

    Steven Schwartz told police that he suffers from a condition related to food aversion and depression. He expressed remorse, stating that his wife did not deserve to die and that he wished he had died instead.

    During a following interview with investigators, Schwartz disclosed that he and his wife had been married for 40 years and that he loved her deeply. He also mentioned that he had hoped the act of killing his wife was a figment of his imagination, according to another police document submitted to the court. Schwartz explained that he was in the process of recovering from a stroke at the time of the incident.

    The U.S. attorney’s office has charged Steven Schwartz with second-degree murder while armed. A Superior Court judge, after a hearing on Thursday, ordered that Schwartz be held without bail.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Toilet Paper Thieves Beware: Washington DC CVS Gets Creative by Replacing Shelves with Framed Photos of Products

    Toilet Paper Thieves Beware: Washington DC CVS Gets Creative by Replacing Shelves with Framed Photos of Products

    A CVS store in Washington DC has been forced to remove all toilet paper from its shelves and replace them with framed photos of the products due to the rise in thefts in the area, reports the NY Post. 

    Customers now have to press a buzzer to summon a store employee who will retrieve the items from the back. This display was implemented after homeless individuals reportedly started stealing the products without paying. Increased robbery in the DC area has become a trend, with reports showing a 68% rise in 2023 compared to the previous year. 

    Metropolitan Police Department data reveals that over 3,000 robberies have already occurred this year, a significant increase from 2022. Additionally, there has been a surge in smash-and-grab robberies in the area.

    Maryland wellness studio owner, Ben Atanga, told The Post

    “This is not just an H street or a D.C. problem — this is something that’s going on all over the country… The economy is going up, cost of living is going up … If people are stealing … items, necessities, you know, I think maybe we should take a look at that,”

    he said. 

    “Maybe those are things that we don’t increase or maybe as a community we provide that … ‘Hey look, you can come pick up toiletries and stuff like that, so that you can take care of yourself.’“

    The rise in theft of retail products in major cities across the United States has led many stores to take drastic measures such as locking up merchandise or closing down completely. New York City has witnessed a 64% increase in reported incidents of retail theft between mid-2019 and June of this year, while Los Angeles saw a 61% surge over the same period, reports reveal.

    The National Retail Federation reported that organized theft rings caused retailers to lose $112 billion in 2022, up from $93.9 billion the previous year.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Missouri Woman Battles For Over 15 Years To prove Her Existence After Being Wrongly Declared Dead, Says ‘Everything Has Been Stripped From Me’

    Missouri Woman Battles For Over 15 Years To prove Her Existence After Being Wrongly Declared Dead, Says ‘Everything Has Been Stripped From Me’

    A Missouri woman is locked in a battle to prove her existence after being mistakenly declared dead over 15 years ago, reports PEOPLE. Madeline-Michelle Carthen’s life took a turn when she was denied financial aid for college due to her Social Security number indicating her death.

    The issue initially arose in November 2006, but Carthen only became aware when her university informed her four months later. CNN stepped in to assist after her story gained media attention in 2007, leading Carthen to discover that her records were stored in a

    “deceased warehouse”

    at the Social Security Administration in Washington, D.C. She had been added to the Death Master File, a database that catalogs the records of deceased individuals with Social Security numbers. 

    This classification resulted in the cancellation of her existence according to the IRS, banks, and Medicare. Investigations suggest that around 12,000 Americans are wrongfully declared dead by the government annually. While the SSA has reached out to Carthen to assist with her case, she has received six inaccurate death letters in the 16 years since the mistake occurred.

    Despite reaching out to four U.S. presidents and other government officials, her efforts have been met with limited responses. In 2019, she filed a lawsuit, but it was dismissed on the grounds of sovereign immunity. In 2021, she changed her name and obtained a new Social Security number, but each step forward has been met with setbacks. As a result, Carthen, now 52 years old, has been unable to vote or maintain a steady job for an extended period.

    “I’m in Missouri, but I’m back and forth [between here and Tennessee],”

    she tells PEOPLE.

    “I had to give up my home. I don’t have a place to stay. I can’t get a mortgage… Everything has been stripped from me,”

    she says.

    “I’m blocked.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?