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02/24/2026

Hunter College, a top public university in New York City, said on Sunday that it would review whether “abhorrent remarks” made by a professor at a public meeting violated the institution’s policies.

The comments were made at a Feb. 10 Community Education Council meeting at which public school families on Manhattan’s West Side debated a contentious proposal by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration to close or relocate several schools.

As one student, who attendees said was Black, spoke out to praise her teachers and lament the potential shutting of her school, another attendee — identified as Allyson Friedman, an associate professor at Hunter College who was attending as a public school parent — cut in.

“They’re too dumb to know they’re in a bad school,” Ms. Friedman said, according to a recording of the meeting.
She was attending virtually and was unaware that her microphone was turned on. “If you train a Black person well enough, they’ll know to use the back,” Ms. Friedman continued. “You don’t have to tell them anymore.”

She appeared to be referencing a comment made earlier in the meeting by the local school district’s interim acting superintendent, Reginald Higgins. He had mentioned Carter G. Woodson, the scholar known as the father of Black history, who said, “If you make a man think that he is justly an outcast, you do not have to order him to the back door. He will go without being told.”

Shock, confusion and outrage swept across the faces of parents attending the meeting. Then one interjected, using the professor’s name: “What you’re saying is absolutely hearable here. You’ve got to stop.”

Hunter College confirmed that Ms. Friedman had made the comments.

Ms. Friedman, a tenured associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, said in an emailed statement on Sunday that she had been “trying to explain the concept of systemic racism” to her child, who was in the room with her, “by referencing an example of an obviously racist trope.” But she said that only part of that conversation was audible because of the microphone mistake.

02/07/2026

Missing Florida Woman:

Tina Mae Jones was last seen in early January of 2000 in Winter Park, Florida. At the time of her disappearance, she was dating a Tampa Bay Buccaneers football player. Just prior to her disappearance, Tina stopped by her mother's Orlando residence. She was badly beaten by her boyfriend to the extent of sustaining a ruptured breast implant. She refused to seek medical attention or call the police.

During that visit, her boyfriend called the home. Although it was unknown what was said, Tina left her mother's residence in a hurry, stating she was heading to Tampa. She alluded to the fact that she “might not be returning”. She left behind her modeling portfolio, passport, and driver's license. That was the last time Tina Jones was seen. Tina’s brother later received a phone call from her boyfriend stating that Tina owed him money.

Her red 1986 Chrysler Laser with Florida tag # UDG50H has never been recovered. Foul play is suspected in Tina‘s case.

Tina sometimes went by the name Christina. She worked as a model, office administration and sometimes as a personal trainer.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Orange County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 407-254-7200
Agency E-mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 13-074824

01/29/2026

LA, you guys had an amazing pillar of the community! 🙏 RIP. I'm praying that someone will keep the amazing work that she has done alive.

Shirley Raines, known for bringing meals and respect to people on Skid Row, dies at 58
Shirley Raines, a social media creator known for feeding and caring for homeless people, has died at 58, according to her organization Beauty 2 The Streetz.

“Through her tireless advocacy, deep compassion, and unwavering commitment, she used her powerful media platform to amplify the voices of those in need and to bring dignity, resources, and hope to some of the most underserved populations,” the organization said.

Raines' cause of death was not released, but the organization said it would share additional information when it is available.

01/12/2026

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12/30/2025

Three teenagers are the subjects of separate, active missing person investigations in Bexar County, Texas. While the cases are not currently linked, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is intensifying search operations for all three individuals.

Camila Mendoza Olmos (19): Last seen leaving her home in northwest Bexar County for a walk around 7:00 a.m. on Christmas Eve. She left behind her phone and other belongings, which her family described as highly unusual.

The FBI has joined the search, which has also expanded into Mexico.
Angelique Johnson (17): Reported missing on Christmas Day. She was last seen in the 130 block of Exeter Place, near Potranco Road. Authorities believe she may still have her cellphone with her.

Sofia Gabriela Peters-Cobos (14): Last seen around 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, leaving her home near Landon Ridge and Potranco Road. She vanished less than five miles from where Angelique Johnson was last seen.

Description and Contact Information
Name Description Last Seen Wearing
Camila Mendoza Olmos 5'4", 110 lbs, brown hair/eyes Baby blue/black hoodie, baby blue pajama bottoms, white shoes

Angelique Johnson 5'10", 198 lbs, brown hair/eyes Not specified

Sofia Peters-Cobos 5'4", 132 lbs, brown hair, green eyes Black flannel shirt, black shorts

Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at 210-335-6000 or email the Missing Persons Unit at [email protected]. Residents in the Potranco Road and northwest areas are specifically asked to check their home surveillance and dash camera footage.

12/12/2025

We Didn’t Just Talk... You Talked Back! 🎙️💬
​This year’s Spotify Wrapped is in, and I’m blown away.
​📈 We outpaced 83% of other shows.
🗣️ But here is the stat that matters most: We received 73% more comments than the average podcast.
​That means you aren't just listening; you're engaging, debating, and part of the investigation. Thank you for building this community with me.
​👇 What was your favorite episode or case we covered this year? Let me know below!
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12/02/2025

Update: Sgt. Eric Levasseur has successfully come out of surgery and is now in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Current Status
Condition: Sgt. Levasseur is in stable condition and has been placed on a respirator in the ICU.

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Keep Port St. Lucie Police Sgt. Eric Levasseur in prayer! He is currently in surgery, and officials are optimistic about his prognosis, but God has the last say-so!! He was shot in the face while responding to a mental health-related disturbance on Monday evening, December 1, 2025.

Key Details
Incident Location: Town Park community in Tradition, Port St. Lucie.
Time: The call for service came in a little after 6 p.m..

Response: Six officers responded to a home regarding a neighbor dispute that involved a mental health component.
Confrontation: Officers were met by the suspect, an adult male, holding what appeared to be an AK-47 assault rifle, and shots were fired almost immediately.

Casualties: Sgt. Levasseur was shot in the face. The suspect was shot and killed at the scene.
Condition: Sgt. Levasseur was transported to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital and is currently in surgery. Police Chief Leo Niemczyk stated they are "very optimistic" about his recovery.
Investigation: The shooting is still under investigation, but authorities have secured the scene and confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Chief Niemczyk described the incident as the "notification that you just dread everyday" and asked for prayers for the sergeant and his family. Sgt. Levasseur is a 27-year veteran of the force.

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

In a dramatic turn in one of Massachusetts’ most high-profile cases, Karen Read, who was recently acquitted of murder charges in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, has filed a civil lawsuit accusing state police and several witnesses of orchestrating a conspiracy to frame her while shielding the true culprits.

The 46-page lawsuit names former Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, Sgt. Yuriy Bukhenik, Lt. Brian Tully, and civilians Brian Albert, Nicole Albert, Brian Higgins, Jennifer McCabe, and Matthew McCabe as defendants. Read seeks damages and a jury trial, alleging “gross misconduct” by the Massachusetts State Police and those working with them to cover up O’Keefe’s death.

Read’s complaint asserts that O’Keefe was not struck by her vehicle but was killed inside the Alberts’ home during an altercation at a late-night party following heavy drinking. Instead of seeking help, the defendants allegedly conducted a Google search for “hos long to die in cold” and moved his body outside to stage the scene.

The suit accuses the defendants of a “vast conspiracy” among a well-connected social group to deflect blame onto Read. Specific claims include evidence tampering—such as planting taillight fragments and glass on her vehicle and O’Keefe’s clothing—deleting surveillance footage, and falsifying reports. Investigators are also accused of failing to search the house for blood or DNA evidence and conducting biased interviews.

Lead investigator Michael Proctor, who was fired after offensive texts about Read surfaced, is highlighted for his alleged bias and personal ties to the Albert family. The lawsuit states Proctor called Read derogatory names and declared her “f—ed” early in the probe.

The defendants have denied the allegations. In a statement, attorneys for Higgins, the Alberts, and the McCabes called the claims “entirely false, defamatory, and without merit,” vowing to defend vigorously.

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

I’ve covered this case for several years. It’s a saga that has gripped Tennessee where the Solomon family remains entangled in allegations of child abuse, a suspicious death, and a high-profile arrest that supporters call a desperate bid to silence a mother’s cries for justice.

It all starts with the 2020 death of 18-year-old Grant Solomon, ruled an accident but decried by his mother and sister as murder, amid claims of a cover-up involving courts, police, and powerful figures.

Grant Solomon’s died in a ditch in Gallatin, Tennessee, following what authorities described as an accident in which his own pickup truck rolled over him. His father, Aaron Solomon—a former WSMV-TV news anchor turned financial analyst—was there the day Grant died, telling investigators the teen was behind his truck when it somehow rolled backward into the ditch, pinning and crushing him.

Grant had turned 18 just weeks earlier and had vowed to testify in court about alleged physical and SA his younger sister, Gracie, allegedly suffered at Aaron’s hands—a detail that has fueled suspicions of foul play.

Angie Solomon, Grant and Gracie’s mother, has long maintained that Aaron orchestrated the death to prevent Grant’s testimony. “Grant was our light, our protector,” Angie said in a 2024 NewsNation interview, her voice breaking as she described her son’s final days. But The Gallatin Police Department closed the case as an accident within days, without a full investigation, citing Aaron’s account as sufficient.

The family’s ordeal traces back to a bitter 2013 divorce, where Aaron secured full custody of Grant and Gracie despite multiple abuse allegations documented in court records. Gracie has echoed these claims, describing in affidavits the alleged abuse she endured at the hands of her father.

The plot thickened dramatically in April 2025, when Franklin police arrested Angie, 56, on charges of solicitation to commit first-degree murder. Authorities alleged she attempted to hire an undercover officer to kill Aaron, her ex-husband, in a sting operation that echoed cases from Dateline. Angie pleaded not guilty at her April 30 hearing, held on a $500,000 bond she couldn’t initially post. Supporters, including victims’ rights groups like SNAP Network, decried the arrest as retaliation for her activism. “This is what happens when you challenge the system,” said podcast host Lauren Conlin on NewsNation.

With her brother gone and her mother accused of murder for hire… Gracie now takes the lead.

According to investigative outlet Anglican Watch Gracie has filed a civil lawsuit against her father Aaron alleging child SA during her minority. The suit, docketed pseudonymously as “Jane Doe vs. Aaron Solomon,” details years of grooming and assaults, echoing allegations that first made national headlines after Grant’s death.

Gracie’s bold move follows her own harrowing video testimony shortly after Grant’s death, in which she directly accused Aaron of abusing her and orchestrating her brother’s demise—a clip that has since amplified the family’s story across media platforms.

Aaron Solomon has not been charged with any crime and denies all allegations.