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Lawyer who represented students in DC abuse case now faces child pornography charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:32 GMT

A Florida-based attorney who represented D.C. families during a sex abuse case in 2019 has been arrested on child pornography charges.According to court documents on Mar. 15, investigators with the FBI found Michael Dolce in his West Palm Beach home in bed with a laptop, actively viewing young “prepubescent females” during a search warrant.More DC NewsMore Local NewsMore Crime NewsA digital forensic analysis done by the FBI found nearly 2,000 images and five videos of child pornography, according to the complaint.While he lived in Florida, Dolce represented families in the D.C. area in 2019 when they filed a civil lawsuit against the Washington Hebrew Congregation preschool after allegations that a male teacher sexually abused at least eight children.Dolce was a partner at Cohen Milstein Sellers and Toll and specialized in representing sex crime survivors, according to his recently pulled down biography on the law firm’s web page.Dolce was also known as a political advocate for sex ...

How much snow could Denver see Tuesday?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- April is starting off with a roller coaster forecast, from highs in the 30s to highs near 70 degrees.The forecast will bring a variety of weather to our state this week, including warm spring days and even snow chances. How much snow could Denver see in April? How much snow will fall in Denver Tuesday?The Pinpoint Weather Team said light snow showers will arrive for the Denver metro area on Tuesday.The snow showers will stick around throughout the day with breezy winds.Metro totals will only amount to around an inch with more accumulating in the higher elevations.Snow totals forecast from the Pinpoint Weather team on April 3, 2023How much snow has Denver seen so far this year?So far this season, Denver has recorded 46.7 inches of snowfall. Last year, Denver received a total of 49.4 inches the entire season. It’s April. Where’s the warmer weather? On average, Denver sees 8.8 inches of snowfall in April, making it the second snowiest month of the year.How much sno...

Letecia Stauch's murder trial begins Monday, 3 years after death of stepson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:32 GMT

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Opening statements in the murder trial of Letecia Stauch, who is accused of murdering her stepson in 2020, begins Monday.Letecia, now 39, is accused of killing her stepson, 11-year-old Gannon Stauch. Gannon was reported missing in January 2020, and his disappearance sparked a nationwide search. On March 2, 2020, Letecia was arrested in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and then on March 18, 2020, Gannon's body was found in Florida. In the three years since Gannon's death, Letecia has changed her plea in the case. Originally, she pleaded not guilty, but then changed her plea to not guilty by reason of insanity in February 2022. First lady Jill Biden visits Colorado as part of national tour Letecia's trial began on March 20 with a jury selection, and those selected will be called back for Monday's opening statements. The trial is expected to last six to eight weeks. She faces 13 counts for allegedly killing Gannon, including first-degree murder, child abus...

Cape Coral parents mourn son’s death following Army Black Hawk helicopter crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:32 GMT

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WSVN) — The tragic news of the Army Black Hawk helicopter that crashed in Kentucky and claimed the lives of nine soldiers, including 32-year-old Aaron Healy, has left many families in mourning. Now, days after the tragedy, Healy’s parents, Vicki and Michael, have spoken out about their son and the life he left behind.“The military has lost a good soldier, a wife lost a good husband, his children lost a good father, I’ve lost a good son,” said Michael.Healy enlisted in the U.S. Army 13 years ago and served multiple tours overseas in Afghanistan. It wasn’t until his latest tour that he discovered his passion.“He went to Kabul the second time and he was a door gunner in a helicopter,” said Vicki. “That’s when he decided that he wanted to be a pilot.”Healy was accepted into a pilot school and graduated in October 2022. He was a Black Hawk pilot in the 101st Airborne Division.“[Aaron] was really hap...

Disney World’s Fastest Roller Coaster Opens April 4

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:32 GMT

Set to open officially in Walt Disney World on April 4th, TRON Lightcycle/Run brings high-speed thrills to Magic Kingdom as the Happiest Place on Earth closes out its 18-month-long 50th Anniversary Celebration.The roller coaster, originally found at Shanghai Disney Resort, brings the world of Grid from the TRON film franchise direct to Tomorrowland. High-speed thrills and next-level technology are at the forefront of this ride, with a unique ride vehicle that pushes the idea of what a roller coaster can look and feel like.TRON Lightcycle/Run is far from the only new attraction to light up Walt Disney World in the past few years. Disney has been busy bringing new rides, restaurants, and entertainment to its guests across all four theme parks, with TRON being perhaps the most eye-catching as you approach.What TRON Brings To The TableWith top speeds of just under 60 miles per hour, TRON Lightcycle/Run is one of the fastest rides in Walt Disney World and certainly th...

WWE is combining with UFC to form a new company

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:32 GMT

(CNN) — World Wrestling Entertainment is merging with Endeavor Group, the parent company of competitor UFC, to form a new publicly traded company.The deal values the newly combined company at over $21 billion: UFC is worth $12.1 billion and WWE is valued at $9.3 billion. Endeavor shareholders will own 51% of the newly combined company, while WWE shareholders are getting 49%.“This is a rare opportunity to create a global live sports and entertainment pureplay built for where the industry is headed,” said Ariel Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor, in a statement. Emanuel, a Hollywood powerhouse agent, will be the CEO of the new company and retain his chief executive title at the agency.Vince McMahon will retain his current WWE title of executive chairman at the new company, which doesn’t yet have name. He said in a statement that the new company “will be well positioned to maximize the value of our combined media rights.” He also said the new company...

John Cena reps North Shore roots with special edition Kowloon sneakers during WrestleMania

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:32 GMT

The North Shore was represented in more ways than one at WrestleMania over the weekend as John Cena sported some sick kicks that even caught their creators by surprise.During WWE WrestleMania 39, the West Newbury native wore a pair of special sneakers made in collaboration between a local artist and Kowloon Restaurant.The red, black and gold sneakers were released back in February after Kowloon teamed up with Sway of blueswaydshoes to make some 100, hand-painted Nike Air Force 1 sneaks inspired by the restaurant.RELATED: Fine Dining & Footwear: Kowloon Restaurant teams up with artist to create special Nike sneakersPosting to Instagram, Sway shared his surprise when the sneakers made a cameo during a Cena match, stating “@johncena rocking that blueswaydshoes custom, mind is blown right now ”“That was quite incredible,” said Kowloon Restaurant co-owner Stanley Wong. “I mean, we’ve had a friendship with the Cena family for over 20 years.”On...

Breaking down the Jets’ dwindling options at defensive tackle

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:32 GMT

On Thursday morning, right before his scheduled visit with the Jets, free-agent defensive lineman Calais Campbell agreed to a one-year deal with Falcons.Days earlier, Jets general manager Joe Douglas had spoke glowingly about Campbell and the potential to sign the 36-year-old veteran. Now Gang Green will need to satisfy their defensive tackle needs elsewhere as it still has a major void to fill alongside Quinnen Williams.Earlier this offseason, Sheldon Rankins, who started 15 games for the Jets last year, signed a one-year, $9.7 million contract with the Texans. Also, Nathan Shephard, who was the Jets backup defensive tackle in 2022, signed a three-year, $15 million deal with the Saints.Gang Green targeted Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, but he decided to return to Philadelphia instead. The Jets did retain Solomon Thomas, who played in all 17 games a year ago, but they still need a starter on the defensive line.“Like I told Joe, we still have Quinnen (Williams),” J...

UFC, WWE to merge into $21B sports entertainment giant

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:32 GMT

The parent company of the UFC mixed martial arts league has announced a deal to buy professional wrestling giant WWE and merge the two corporations.“Together, we will be a $21+ billion live sports and entertainment powerhouse with a collective fanbase of more than a billion people and an exciting growth opportunity,” Vince McMahon, World Wrestling Entertainment executive chairman, said along with the announcement of the merger.According to an announcement made by Ultimate Fighting Championship owner Endeavor Group Holdings on Monday morning, the companies have signed a “definitive agreement” to combine with Endeavor maintaining 51% controlling interest and WWE shareholders keeping the remaining 49% holdings.The professional wrestling company formerly known as the WWF was purchased for $9.3 billion or approximately $106 per share, according to the the announcement.“This is a rare opportunity to create a global live sports and entertainment pureplay built for where the industry ...

LSU’s Angel Reese unapologetic over gestures to Iowa star Caitlin Clark

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:32 GMT

By SCHUYLER DIXON (AP Sports Writer)DALLAS (AP) — LSU’s Angel Reese waved her hand in front of her face while staring down Caitlin Clark, then pointed toward her finger as if to say a ring was coming while walking toward the Iowa star.The gestures late in the Tigers’ 102-85 victory in the NCAA championship game Sunday lit up social media, with comments supporting the “Bayou Barbie” for trash talk that’s just part of the game and condemning her for lacking grace in victory.The bubbly junior from Baltimore, who transferred from Maryland to join flamboyant LSU coach Kim Mulkey, was unapologetic in the postgame news conference.“All year, I was critiqued about who I was,” Reese said. “I don’t fit in a box that y’all want me to be in. I’m too hood. I’m too ghetto. But when other people do it, y’all say nothing. So this was for the girls that look like me, that’s going to speak up on what they believe in. It’s unapologetically you.”Clark, the scoring sensation who was the first with consec...