Cecily Aguilar, 24, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Monday for her role in disposing of the body of U.S. soldier Vanessa Guillén. Evidence revealed that her boyfriend, Aaron Robinson, killed Guillén on the Fort Hood military base, and Aguilar helped him mutilate and conceal the body. Guillén's death sparked a movement of women speaking out about sexual abuse in the military, leading to changes in how they can report it. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Western Texas said that the case is still open and more charges may be filed.
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On Monday, the FBI and Philadelphia law enforcement officials arrested a 17-year-old for terrorism-related charges. The teen, a supporter of Islamic extremists, allegedly radicalized online and is facing several charges. The investigation began after the FBI received a tip from a concerned citizen and the teen is currently being held in a juvenile detention facility. The FBI and Philadelphia law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate the case and urge anyone with information to contact them.
Michael Oher, the NFL player whose life story inspired the 2009 hit film “The Blind Side,” has filed a petition in Tennessee court alleging that the Tuohy family, who were his conservators, never legally adopted him and used their power to make millions off of his story without providing any payment to Oher. Oher was a homeless teenager when he was taken in by the Tuohys in 2004 and went on to become a first-round NFL draft pick in 2009. Oher is now seeking unspecified damages and a jury trial, sparking a conversation about the power dynamics between those who tell stories and those whose stories are told.
Former President Donald Trump and his allies are being investigated for possible interference in the 2020 presidential election, with key witnesses spotted at the Fulton County courthouse in Georgia. Georgia Republican election official Gabriel Sterling has expressed fear of potential violence due to Trump's rhetoric, while District Attorney Fani Willis is reportedly preparing to present her case to a grand jury. Trump has been attacking Willis on social media and in an attack ad.
Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers pleaded guilty in state court on Monday to charges related to torturing two Black men in a racist assault. The officers had nicknamed themselves the “Goon Squad” and subjected the men to a 90-minute torture session with racial slurs, stun guns, and a sex toy. The prosecutor recommended five years of prison time for the officers, but the victims have filed a civil lawsuit against them and the county for failing to properly train and supervise the officers. The incident has sparked outrage in the community and highlighted the need for greater accountability of law enforcement officers in Mississippi.
On Saturday afternoon, a group of up to 50 masked robbers descended on the Nordstrom store at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Woodland Hills, California, armed with bear spray and stealing an estimated $60,000 to $100,000 worth of luxury items. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is investigating the incident and asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects.
Three people have died and one is fighting for their life after a family lunch in rural Australia. Erin Patterson, the woman at the center of the incident, said she purchased the mushrooms from an Asian supermarket and that she too fell ill. Experts are warning of the dangers of eating wild mushrooms, and police are still investigating the incident with no charges laid yet.
Pakistani mountaineer Harila has reported the death of porter Mohammed Hassan on K2, the world's most treacherous mountain. Harila and her team attempted to save Hassan for hours after he slipped and fell off a narrow trail in a dangerous area of the mountain. An investigation has been launched into Hassan's death, sparking debate among mountaineers and the public about the actions of the climbers who passed Hassan after he was injured.