In a shocking revelation, three out of nine men detained during a child exploitation bust in Virginia have been identified as illegal aliens with extensive criminal records, as confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security to Fox News. These individuals have subsequently been released on bond.

Authorities disclosed that the accused traveled to Fairfax County with the intention of meeting minors for illicit purposes. These meetings were set up following explicit online conversations with undercover officers who were posing as underage individuals, according to police statements issued on Wednesday.

The trio of illegal aliens has been named by DHS as Reyben Leono Sanchez Hernandez, aged 21, and Wilmer Alexander Aguilar Cruz, aged 28, both hailing from El Salvador, along with 39-year-old Henry Adalberto Flores Herrera. Their identities were shared with Fox News.

According to DHS, all three men had previously been apprehended for unlawfully entering the United States but were released during the Obama administration. The department criticized the former administration’s immigration policies, as well as Fairfax County’s “sanctuary” stance, claiming these factors contributed to an increase in criminal activity among illegal aliens.

According to DHS, Sanchez Hernandez’s criminal history includes solicitation of prostitution from a minor. Fairfax County police also said he was charged with driving on a suspended license.

Sanchez Hernandez was caught illegally entering the U.S. near the Rio Grande Valley Sept. 25, 2013, officials said. He was released into the country about a month later.

ICE placed a detainer on Sanchez Hernandez with the Fairfax County Detention Center July 29, officials said. However, police said he has since been released on a $3,000 secured bond.

Aguilar Cruz was caught by Border Patrol near Hidalgo, Texas, in late 2012 before being released into the country during the Obama administration about two weeks later, according to DHS.

His criminal history includes allegations involving computer solicitation of a child, indecent liberties, proposed sex acts, sodomy, extortion and threats to burn, DHS said.

On April 27, 2019, police in Prince William County, Virginia, arrested Aguilar Cruz on charges of threatening to bomb or burn and making a threat in writing. ICE arrested him two days later, and he was released on bond on Aug. 9, 2019, according to DHS.

ICE placed a detainer on Aguilar Cruz with the Fairfax County Detention Center July 31, officials said. However, local police said he has since been released on $3,000 secured bond.

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Flores Herrera’s criminal history includes felony solicitation of prostitution from a minor, sexual exploitation of a minor, driving under the influence of liquor and a traffic offense, according to DHS.

ICE placed a detainer on Flores Herrera with the Fairfax County Detention Center July 17, officials said. He has since been released on $5,000 secured bond.

DHS did not disclose how Flores Herrera entered the country.

A DHS spokesperson blamed former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris for policies the department said paved the way for millions of unvetted illegal aliens to enter the U.S.

“These criminal illegal aliens were hand-delivered to Fairfax County communities by President Obama, who, like Sleepy Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, unleashed millions of unvetted illegal aliens into American communities and abused the law to do so,” the spokesperson said.

“President Trump and Secretary Mullin are now enforcing the law, arresting illegal aliens who have no right to be in our country and have reversed Democrats’ deadly catch and release policy.”

The department also urged Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to increase cooperation with ICE to turn over detained immigrants.

“Under Governor Spanberger, Virginia has become a hotbed of illegal alien crime. During her first days in office, Governor Spanberger signed executive orders banning state cooperation with ICE as well as terminating 287(g) state and local agreements,” the department said. 

“We are urging Governor Spanberger to put her community first and turn over this criminal illegal alien to ICE.”

A new twist in the world of college athletics may see the return of some professional athletes to the Southeastern Conference (SEC), regardless of the stance taken by its commissioner, Greg Sankey.

In a groundbreaking decision, a Dallas judge has issued a ruling that prevents both the SEC and the NCAA from barring a select group of athletes from making one last appearance in college sports, as reported by ESPN on Thursday.

The restraining order features 41 athletes as plaintiffs. Notable names among them are Cowboys wide receiver Jordan Hudson, along with two players from the Chiefs—linebacker Wesley Bissainthe and wide receiver Omari Evans.

Included in this order are Christeen Iwuala and Bailey Maupin, athletes who recently signed contracts with the WNBA earlier in the summer.

This judicial order marks a significant precedent, being the first to prevent a sports conference from penalizing schools for agreements with any of the listed plaintiffs. It categorically states that neither the NCAA, the SEC, nor Commissioner Sankey can obstruct these athletes’ return based on their professional engagements.

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“As long as they would have been eligible to continue playing college sports in the following semester if they had a fifth year of eligibility, they are eligible today,” Judge Martin Hoffman wrote in the order.

Furthermore, if any of the parties want to block any of the plaintiffs for another reason, they would have to argue their case in front of a judge, the order states.

Hoffman’s order comes after all four power conferences voted to create similar rules that would prohibit universities from playing athletes who have signed contracts in professional sports.

The ACC was the most recent power four conference to pass an order, doing so in an unanimous vote on Thursday.

The resolution applies to players who declared for the NFL, NBA, or WNBA drafts and did not withdraw ahead of draft day; players who signed contracts with either the NFL or another pro football league, NBA/G League or WNBA; and any athlete listed on a NFL, other professional league NBA/G League or WNBA roster.

“The Board’s action reflects the ACC’s commitment to preserving college sports as an opportunity for college students that is clearly distinct from professional sports, protecting opportunities for current and future student-athletes and promoting competitive equity,” the ACC said in a statement.

In the twilight months of his presidency, Joe Biden contemplated extending a presidential pardon to Donald Trump, a decision which the White House claims highlights how Democrats have allegedly used the Justice Department for political ends.

As his term wound down, the President pardoned several allies, including his son Hunter, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and key figures from the January 6 committee.

Yet, it caught Utah’s Republican Governor Spencer Cox off guard to discover Biden was pondering a similar gesture towards Trump. Governor Cox, a moderate Republican, had only recently backed Trump after a failed assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.

Cox revealed to The Atlantic that Biden had candidly mentioned, ‘You know, I’ve actually considered this for a while,’ during a phone call in August 2023, well before Cox’s endorsement of Trump.

Biden continued, as recounted by Cox, ‘In fact, just this week, as Jill and I were in bed chatting, we delved deeply into this matter.’

The Trump administration said this story proves that the Biden administration knew Trump was being treated unfairly and didn’t stop it. 

‘This shows President Biden knew he and his fellow extreme Democrats had weaponized the justice system against his political opponent, but did nothing to stop it,’ White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis told The Daily Mail.

‘A real profile in courage,’ Bis joked. 

Cox believed that pardoning Trump from the criminal charges he faced in multiple states would help heal the nation and stop what he saw as a cycle of partisan revenge tactics. 

Biden told Cox that he was going to seriously consider the pardon – which Cox phrased to the President as something that ‘might sound crazy’ – despite his base ‘demanding justice’ for Trump. 

However, the clemency never came after Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris following Biden’s decision to not seek reelection.

Cox said he ‘hoped [Biden] would choose mercy over escalation’ by offering forgiveness to Trump.

Similarly, he asked Trump to unite the country following the shooting in Butler in August of 2024 and ‘hoped he would choose unity over retaliation.’

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‘In both cases, things didn’t turn out quite the way I’d hoped,’ Cox said.  

Biden sparked fury on his way out the door by issuing preemptive pardons for his son Hunter, Dr Anthony Fauci and all nine members of the January 6 Committee.

The first pardon Biden issued after losing the 2024 presidential election to Trump was for Hunter, 54, who was convicted on felony tax charges as well as federal crimes for lying in 2018 about his drug use on a form to purchase a firearm.

This came to the ire of Democrats who felt it would give Trump permission to issue sweeping pardons without fear of being accused of hypocrisy.

And the same day Biden pardoned his son, Trump announced he would pardon January 6 defendants who were charged with crimes related to the Capitol attack.

Biden wrote in his pardon announcement that the action was warranted because they are public servants who have ‘been threatened with criminal prosecutions.’

‘These public servants have served our nation with honor and distinction and do not deserve to be the targets of unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions,’ he noted.

The 82-year-old Democrat also used his final moments in the Oval Office to give blanket protection to former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, who Trump has said deserves to be executed.

In all, the Biden administration granted more than 1,500 individuals clemency during his final weeks in the White House. 

Emails show Biden formally decided on issuing pre-emptive pardons for his family on January 19, 2024. 

Among the most controversial of all Biden’s pardons so far is the protection of Fauci from federal prosecution. 

He also got massive backlash for pardoning his own son from his federal crimes.

Biden wrote in a statement on the pardons: ‘Our nation relies on dedicated, selfless public servants every day. They are the lifeblood of our democracy. Yet alarmingly, public servants have been subjected to ongoing threats and intimidation for faithfully discharging their duties.’ 

In a surprising act of vandalism, three teenagers from South Carolina found themselves in custody. They’re accused of cutting down a surveillance camera pole and smashing its battery pack with a hammer, resulting in an explosive fire, authorities reported.

The incident occurred in the early hours of August 15 on Harmony Church Road, located in Chester County’s Edgemoor area. This information comes from the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, as detailed by WBTV.

Investigators revealed that the teenagers cut down the pole before proceeding to attack the equipment. The hammer blows ignited the battery, causing significant damage estimated at over $5,000. WBTV reported on this costly destruction.

The suspects, Blaze Fuller, Samuel Carlisle, and James Ryerson, all aged 19, now face charges of criminal conspiracy and malicious injury to personal property, based on jail records seen by News Media.

All three were apprehended on August 18. Fuller was released a day later after securing a $5,000 bond. His alleged accomplices, Carlisle and Ryerson, also posted bond and were released on August 19, according to jail documentation.

The blaze left a nearby resident worried it could have turned into something far worse.

“My house is over here,” Edgemoor resident David Cunupp told WBTV, pointing toward his property. “Could’ve caught fire and burned if it wasn’t for the rain.”

Cunupp said he was not necessarily opposed to the cameras but questioned the role of a private company in running the surveillance technology.

“They could be used for good, but I don’t see where a private company’s got access or running it instead of the DMV or the government,” Cunupp told the outlet.

News Media reached out to the Chester County Sheriff’s Office for comment.

The alleged fiery takedown comes as tensions over Flock’s automated license plate reader network mount nationwide, with privacy advocates, local officials and lawmakers challenging the spread of vehicle location databases.

Opponents of the cameras have condemned vandalism and instead called for the technology to be challenged through lawful action.

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, launched an investigation into Flock this week, saying the company has built an “unprecedented national surveillance network” with more than 120,000 cameras across 49 states and more than 20 billion vehicle scans each month.

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“Instead of serving discrete local investigations, as contemplated by our constitutional processes and safeguards, these camera networks harness artificial intelligence to pool what they capture into a national database that customers can search,” Hawley wrote in a letter to Flock CEO Garrett Langley.

Flock spokesperson Paris Lewbel previously told News Media the company would respond directly to Hawley’s questions and looked forward to explaining “the safeguards built into our platform and how law enforcement agencies use Flock to solve crime and find missing people.”

The dispute has played out through local government action in Texas. Hood County officials voted to end their relationship with Flock and later directed that the county’s three cameras be disconnected and covered until they could be removed.

Constable John Shirley shared photos of the covered cameras in a Facebook post, calling it “a good day for the Freedom of the people of Hood County.” 

He said the cameras had been “constantly scanning and recording regular folks just going about their day.”

“That kind of permanent, warrantless tracking doesn’t belong in a free society,” Shirley wrote. “Privacy isn’t optional, and mass surveillance isn’t how we do things here.”

In a later Facebook post, Shirley said he supports technology that helps police solve crimes, locate missing people and find dangerous suspects but argued public safety cannot end the conversation about individual liberty.

“We can have good policing and still insist on boundaries,” Shirley wrote. “We can use technology without giving government unlimited surveillance capability.”

The debate has already pushed communities from Texas, Arizona and nationwide, to reconsider or end their Flock contracts, citing worries about data sharing, privacy and misuse.

Recently, the Los Angeles Rams made headlines with their strategic decision to welcome back seasoned wide receiver Tutu Atwell. This move has sparked widespread speculation about what lies ahead for fellow veteran wide receiver Puka Nacua.

Nacua currently finds himself in a period of uncertainty as he awaits a decision regarding a potential suspension, stemming from a controversial offseason marked by questionable decisions. The timing couldn’t be more poignant, coinciding with the conclusion of the NFL preseason—a period when most fans are deeply immersed in their fantasy football drafts.

As it stands, ESPN ranks Nacua as the second-leading wide receiver, just one spot behind Cincinnati Bengals’ star Ja’Marr Chase. However, any suspension could lead fantasy team owners to hesitate on picking him in the first round. Should this occur, savvy players might find Nacua slipping into the second round, potentially becoming a hidden gem in their fantasy lineup.

Remarkably, Nacua’s journey from a fantasy football outsider to a dominant wide receiver is the stuff of legends. Last season, he topped the league in receptions with 129 and secured the second spot for total yards at 1,715. Additionally, he landed in the top ten for touchdowns, netting 10, and accumulated an impressive 375 points across most ESPN fantasy leagues.

Drafting Nacua early poses substantial risks, given the current circumstances. Nevertheless, wide receivers hold a unique value in fantasy leagues, offering flexibility that makes them nearly indispensable. This factor could make Nacua an attractive gamble despite the uncertainties.

It’s unknown how long Nacua could be suspended, which raises the biggest question on if it’s worth selecting him. But if it’s not for the long term, it could be a risk worth taking, as the wide receiver position is seamlessly indispensable and filled with depth.

Owners could look to add another wideout after selecting Nacua by targeting players like Eagles’ Devonta Smith and Broncos’ Jaylen Waddle — who will be wide receiver one for their respective teams this season.

Nacua’s teammate Davantae Adams could also be another solid piece to add around the fifth-sixth rounds, as he’s a year removed from leading the league in touchdowns (14).

Owners could also look to pivot towards a young rookie, such as Titans receiver Carnell Tate, who could emerge as wide receiver one for the Tennessee Titans this year — depending on how Calvin Ridley performs.

Alongside Tate, his fellow rookie, Makai Lemon, is another intriguing name that could be selected in the later rounds of the draft, as he will play a similar role in the Eagles’ revamped offense under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.

From the glitz of Hollywood to the stylish streets of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, it appears that facelifts are becoming a favorite among both men and women.

Yet, amidst tales of Kris Jenner’s transformation and perhaps your own relative’s seamless surgery, the reality regarding the longevity of these cosmetic enhancements often seems overlooked.

These often costly procedures, with price tags soaring over $100,000, aim to turn back the clock. By removing or adjusting skin and muscle, they target signs of aging in the face and neck, promising a more youthful appearance.

Though facelifts are far from novel, they have certainly shed their taboo status and are now openly discussed at social gatherings. Even the stars are candidly sharing the names of their go-to surgeons along with the specifics of their cosmetic endeavors.

Just last year, Kris Jenner, the savvy matriarch of the Kardashian clan, turned heads with her latest look. At 70, her refreshed appearance—crafted by renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Steven M. Levine, aptly nicknamed the ‘facelift maestro’—quickly became a hot topic online.

Denise Richards, 55, also followed suit, undergoing a dramatic lift by Beverly Hills surgeon Dr Ben Talei last year, along with a temporal brow lift, upper blepharoplasty, lip lift and fat grafting.

But while some onlookers are hailing these facelifts as an ultimate miracle, it’s important to understand just how long their results are likely to last, especially if you’re considering going under the knife any time soon.

And, hint: it won’t last forever.

‘A facelift typically lasts 10 years, and often longer,’ New York City-based plastic surgeon Dr Ira Savetsky, who has performed many celebrity face lifts, told the Daily Mail.

‘It doesn’t stop aging—it resets the tissues to a more youthful position, while gravity, collagen loss, skin laxity and volume changes continue over time,’ Dr Savetsky explained.

He said that although facelifts are meant for a ‘long-term’ and ‘durable improvement,’ it’s not a ‘permanent result,’  

‘There is no specific expiration date,’ he said.

Dr David Shafer, of Manhattan’s Shafer Clinic Fifth Avenue, agreed that a facelift can ‘reset the aging clock,’ but it won’t stop you from aging.

‘A good rule of thumb is that a facelift rejuvenates your appearance by about 10 years,’ Dr Shafer told the Daily Mail.

‘Results depend on technique, age, skin quality, lifestyle and continued maintenance treatments,’ the plastic surgeon said. 

So, although your facelift may not look impeccably intact when you’re 80, it can still provide a dramatic difference in your appearance. 

Dr Shafer also explained that facelift procedures are becoming more and more sophisticated as time goes on.

Now, many procedures include structural tissue rearrangement, volume replacement, bio stimulation with PRP/PRF, and energy-based resurfacing, he said. 

However, it’s definitely not uncommon for results of a facelift to change over time.

‘It is normal,’ Dr Shafer told the Daily Mail.

‘As the tissues settle and patients continue to age, the appearance will evolve,’ he said.

Because of this, many patients will opt for maintenance treatments, like Botox, filler and even ‘metabolic interventions’ like GLP-1s.

‘The goal is for those changes to occur gradually and naturally,’ Dr Savetsky explained.

But at the end of the day, some still may be left unhappy with their facelift procedure – as it was rumored that Jenner herself was, something she later debunked. 

However, if you are feeling this way, Dr Savetsky warned not to ‘rush’ into getting another procedure.  

‘First, give your face adequate time to heal, then discuss your concerns openly with your surgeon,’ he told the Daily Mail.

‘If you’re still not satisfied, seek a second opinion from a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in facelift and revision surgery,’ he said.

‘They can help determine whether the issue is correctable and what the safest options are.’