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Suspect in Penn State Student’s Murder and Robbery Involved in Shootout with Off-Duty Officer

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Amidst these developments, a 19-year-old linked to the same robbery that led to the student’s death is now under suspicion in another violent encounter in Philadelphia. This time, an off-duty police officer faced gunfire with a group that allegedly tried to steal a car.

The U.S. Marshals Service has named Khadfi Fleming as a person of interest in the confrontation with the off-duty officer, emphasizing their pursuit by offering a reward for information about his whereabouts.

The incident began in the early hours of Monday when assailants attempted to swipe the officer’s Dodge Charger, according to Fox 29 Philadelphia. Details of this brazen encounter have raised public concern and highlighted ongoing crime issues in the area.

Khadfi Fleming wanted by U.S. Marshals in Philadelphia

The search for Khadfi Fleming, who is wanted for robbery and implicated in the August 10 altercation with the officer, intensifies as the U.S. Marshals Service offers a monetary incentive for any leads that could facilitate his capture.

The off-duty officer followed the suspects and confronted them, leading to an exchange of gunfire, according to the outlet. No one is believed to have been struck.

The suspects escaped, and investigators later recovered the officer’s Charger with a broken window and damage to its steering column, along with numerous 9mm shell casings, Fox 29 reported.

Authorities say the suspects moved to another stolen car – a Lexus that was later found abandoned.

The U.S. Marshals Service has since publicly identified Fleming as a person of interest in the aggravated assault.

“USMS Philly is offering an immediate cash reward for Khadfi Fleming, 19, wanted for robbery,” the agency wrote on X, adding that Fleming is also a “person of interest” in the Monday attack on the off-duty officer.

Fleming has not been charged in connection with the Monday incident.

But authorities were already looking for the 19-year-old before the latest violence.

Fleming is wanted on a robbery charge connected to the June killing of Billy Schmidt, a 22-year-old Penn State student who was shot while walking home from an NBA Finals watch party.

(L) Two suspects and (R) Billy Schmidt

Billy Schmidt was shot and killed in Philadelphia while walking home from an NBA Finals watch party on June 6. (Philadelphia Police Department)

Schmidt was just blocks from his South Philadelphia home when he was fatally shot around 1:30 a.m. on June 6.

Surveillance video captured the final moments before the shooting, with Schmidt heard asking for his stolen phone back before a gunshot rang out.

His father, Bill Schmidt, previously described his son as someone who “cared about everybody and never hurt or bothered a soul.”

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Azzubair Outen-Fleming being arrested

Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, was arrested in Colorado a month after authorities said he and another teenager, killed Penn State student Billy Schmidt during an armed robbery as he was walking home from an NBA Finals watch party. (U.S. Marshals Service)

“For him to get shot like that is a travesty,” he told ABC7.

The killing sparked a search for two 16-year-old murder suspects, including Fleming’s younger brother.

U.S. Marshals captured Azzubair Outen-Fleming in Colorado Springs, Colorado, about a month after Schmidt’s death. Authorities said the teenager was found at a distant relative’s home and initially tried to conceal his identity.

Philadelphia Police Department Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said Outen-Fleming would face a murder charge, Fox 29 reported.

The second teen, Kaiseem Smith, surrendered to Philadelphia police.

Schmidt was studying digital journalism and media at Penn State and was expected to graduate in December.

Now, two months after his killing, authorities are seeking the elder Fleming as they investigate whether he was involved in the latest violent encounter.

Anyone with information about Fleming’s whereabouts is urged to contact the U.S. Marshals Service at 1-866-865-TIPS (8477).

News Media has reached out to the Philadelphia Police Department and U.S. Marshals Service for additional information and comment.

Wisconsin Collector Discovers Ultra-Rare Vintage Mario Bros. Game, Delight for Nintendo Fans

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Several years ago in Wisconsin, an intriguing revelation unfolded when a pop culture store owner mentioned to Jason Ganos, noted for his extensive Nintendo game collection, that he possessed a stash of Super Mario cartridges that had been tucked away in storage for many years. This unexpected news captured Ganos’s attention instantly.

Upon further inspection, Ganos discovered an extraordinary collection: 97 copies of Super Mario Brothers Duck Hunt, all in mint condition. This version of the beloved Nintendo game was originally released in 1988, adding to its rarity and allure, as noted by Ganos.

Delving into some research, Ganos was thrilled to uncover that these cartridges not only represented a new variant of the game but also marked the final known production run of this particular edition.

The majority of these unique cartridges are set to be auctioned online, starting this Friday. The bidding will continue up until September 9, offering collectors a rare opportunity to own a piece of gaming history.

“I still don’t quite believe that any of this is happening,” Ganos expressed, reflecting on the discovery. “It feels like a stroke of serendipity; the entire experience is still surreal to me.”

Ganos, a hard-core fan covered in Nintendo tattoos and who has operated Nintendo Wire, a news service for Nintendo announcements and nostalgia for over 10 years, said he would not venture to guess how much the games are worth.

But when he saw the box, he immediately knew it was special.

“It’s like pulling out like a Holy Grail,” Ganos said, later adding, “they’re gorgeous.”

The discovery came after the owner, Kevin Braun, of One Stop Wonders in Waukesha, outside Milwaukee, asked Ganos to help him sell some stuff, including common Nintendo games and Pokémon cards.

Braun mentioned the box of Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. He recalled buying them from a customer whose family had kept them for metal scraps but thought they were not worth much.

The cartridges of Super Mario Brothers Duck Hunt he had were made in 1993, long after the company discontinued the bundle in 1991. Braun and Ganos still aren’t sure why the copies they possess were made but assume they were either warranty replacements or part of a bundle with a box retailer that never panned out.

Knowing the potential significance of the possession, Ganos booked a flight immediately.

“I flew down to California with 97 carts in my carry-on luggage, sweating bullets going through TSA, like why do you have 97 little circuit boards in your carry on?” Ganos recalled thinking nervously.

He anxiously made it through airport security to meet with video game experts to have the cartridges verified and graded, giving them a perceived value.

There had never been a cartridge rated a perfect 10, on a .01 scaling basis at Professional Sports Authenticator video games, Ganos said.

Five of the 97 Ganos possessed received a perfect score.

“I think there’s going to be historic significance to the tens,” Ganos said when talking about how much the games may sell at the auction. “Like number one, it’s so many people’s childhoods, and number two, there’s never been a 10 in an NES cart before.”

Ultra rare video game cartridges, especially ones with unique production history, can be sold for six- to seven-figure prices in the collector’s market. Ganos said the 97 carts are also unique because of their perfect condition, that much like comic books or sports cards, often sell higher.

Ganos can’t estimate the ultimate worth of the cartridges because they are incomparable to other video game collectibles he has seen before. They could be worth hundreds, thousands or tens of thousands, he said.

Ganos and Braun are only auctioning off three of the perfect 10 scored cartridges at Golden Pop’s Culture Auction beginning Friday. They are both keeping one copy with a score of a 10, and a few others rated in the higher 9’s.

The games can be played if the buyer wants. But because they are pristine, Ganos hopes to keep them that way.

“Finding uncirculated stuff for me is just like super exciting,” Ganos said. “This game was the first video game I’ve ever played. Mario Duck Hunt was just such a big part of my life growing up.”

Braun and Ganos also plan to do a charity auction after they are finished with the current one.

Tragic Beach Incident: Child Goes Missing While Parent Scrolls

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During a typical beach outing in Maine, an inattentive moment on a phone nearly led to a serious incident as a child wandered away unnoticed, leading local authorities to issue a strong cautionary message.

The worrying event unfolded at Mother’s Beach in Kennebunkport earlier this week. As revealed by a post from Kennebunk Fire-Rescue on Facebook, the young child briefly vanished while under the watch of a caregiver distracted by their phone.

Officials successfully located the child, who had found their way to a different section of the beach. Although the identities of the caregiver and child were not disclosed, relief swept through as the child was safely returned to their parent.

The Kennebunk Fire-Rescue emphasized the preventable nature of the incident, urging this event to serve as a crucial reminder for all adults supervising children near bodies of water.

Authorities expressed their frustration upon reuniting the child with their parent, highlighting the critical need for undistracted supervision in such environments.

‘After the child was safely reunited with the caregiver, our personnel observed the caregiver immediately return their attention to their phone,’ Kennebunk Fire-Rescue said. 

‘A stern warning was given regarding the seriousness of what had occurred and the caregiver’s responsibility to actively supervise the child,’ the department added. 

The department took the opportunity to share a reminder with parents: ‘Phones down. Eyes up. Know where your children are at all times.’ 

At Mother's Beach (pictured) in Kennebunkport, Maine, a child briefly went missing on Monday when their parent got distracted by their phone

At Mother’s Beach (pictured) in Kennebunkport, Maine, a child briefly went missing on Monday when their parent got distracted by their phone

Authorities reunited the child with the parent, who then immediately returned their attention to the phone. A girl wandering off while her dad looks at his phone is pictured (stock image)

Authorities reunited the child with the parent, who then immediately returned their attention to the phone. A girl wandering off while her dad looks at his phone is pictured (stock image)

Kennebunk Fire-Rescue explained that ‘situations like this are extremely unfair to our Ocean Guards.’ 

Authorities on the beach already have myriad responsibilities, including scanning large areas of water to identify swimmers in distress, recognizing changing surf conditions, providing emergency medical care and responding to life-threatening emergencies, the department said. 

Looking out for children on the beach falls under the responsibility of their parents, Kennebunk Fire-Rescue emphasized. 

Failing that responsibility can distract ocean guards and divert them from their important life-saving duties, the department noted. 

‘Our guards are there to protect everyone using our beaches – they are not babysitters and cannot replace parental or caregiver supervision,’ Kennebunk Fire-Rescue said.

‘Lifeguards provide an incredibly important layer of protection, but their presence does not transfer the responsibility for supervising a child from the caregiver to the lifeguard,’ the department warned. 

The announcement also emphasized that drownings can develop rapidly and without obvious audible or visual cues such as splashing or shouting, so lifeguards being distracted even briefly can be highly dangerous. 

Kennebunk Fire-Rescue concluded its announcement with a poignant warning about leaving children unsupervised on the beach. 

The incident clearly frustrated authorities and led Kennebunk Fire-Rescue to issue this statement on Facebook

The incident clearly frustrated authorities and led Kennebunk Fire-Rescue to issue this statement on Facebook

Kennebunk Fire-Rescue explained that authorities on the beach already have many life-saving responsibilities, and babysitting isn't among them. Mother's Beach is pictured

Kennebunk Fire-Rescue explained that authorities on the beach already have many life-saving responsibilities, and babysitting isn’t among them. Mother’s Beach is pictured

‘A few seconds of distraction near the water can have lifelong consequences,’ the department said. 

Several people thanked Kennebunk Fire-Rescue for its announcement in the comments of the Facebook post and expressed disdain at parents getting distracted by their phones. 

‘Thank you for an important reminder and in depth information,’ one user wrote. 

‘Very well said, I do believe we should push for beaches being cell phone zone free,’ said another. 

‘Why go to the beach and stare at your phone? I put my phone in my beach bag, I only check it when I want to see the time or get a picture,’ a third chimed in.  

Outrage as 6-Year-Old with Autism Gets Suspended for Shaping Sandwich into Gun

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In a contentious issue that has ignited debates on disciplinary practices, a Georgia couple is voicing their concerns after their young son with autism faced suspension. The first-grader was disciplined for shaping his sandwich into what resembled a gun and pointing it at another student during lunchtime, actions that his parents argue aren’t given appropriate context given their son’s developmental challenges.

At just six years old, John Medina found himself suspended from Sarah Harp Elementary School in Fayette County, located just south of Atlanta. Diagnosed with level 1 autism at the tender age of four and later with ADHD, John’s parents explain that his conditions often hinder his ability to grasp standard social conventions.

Speaking candidly with News Media, Kristin and Juan “Ricky” Medina shared insights into their son John’s academic prowess and how, surprisingly, the school’s inflexible disciplinary approach coupled with inadequate developmental support has resulted in nearly 15 suspensions and over two dozen disciplinary measures since the year 2023. While they acknowledge that some of these incidents demanded attention, they believe benign behaviors, such as drawing hunt scenes or mimicking handguns, have been unnecessarily scrutinized.

This extensive record of discipline has negatively impacted John’s self-worth, an especially tough blow given his struggles with socialization and feelings of loneliness, his parents lament. John reportedly refers to himself as a “bad kid,” a self-assessment believed to be a reflection of both peer interactions and the treatment he receives within the school environment.

Split image of a family standing together on a grassy lawn and a close-up portrait of a smiling young boy wearing a tie-dye shirt.

Kristin and Ricky Medina proudly pose with their son, John, in the warmth of a park setting.  (Photo courtesy of the Medina family)

Kristin said she was initially shocked to learn that John had been suspended over the sandwich incident, questioning the school’s reported “strike” system, in which minor actions such as making a hand gesture or saying the word “gun” can escalate to suspension.

“It was upsetting for me to hear that it was, that is what he was getting in trouble for,” Kristin said.

“I felt like they were cracking down more on small stuff, you know, stuff that maybe he didn’t need to be suspended for,” Ricky added.

While John has been involved in physical incidents, including pushing another student in PE and hitting a classmate with a branch, his parents said many official disciplinary actions stemmed from what they considered harmless hand gestures. Other standard behaviors, like drawing a pilgrim shooting a turkey for Thanksgiving, also drew intense school scrutiny, they said.

They added that weapon-related topics are specifically not discussed in their home, but said they cannot control the outside influences John encounters. They added that children can naturally develop an imaginative fascination with weapons, but John’s autism makes it more difficult for him to filter his speech in the way other children might.

Split image of a young boy pointing at a painted ostrich wall mural and a family smiling together outdoors in a parking lot.

The Medina family lives in Fayette County, Georgia, south of Atlanta. (Courtesy of the Medina family)

They also stressed that, because of his autism, traditional punishments are ineffective and could inadvertently reinforce the idea that saying the word “gun” will allow him to leave school when he is having a bad day.

“Instead of singling him out, just make it a teachable moment for him. Teach, ‘Hey, we don’t do this in school because of this reason, it’s not appropriate,’” Kristin said.

However, the family said they initially faced pushback from the school over developmental accommodations. Kristin said the school initially refused to grant John an Individualized Education Program (IEP), because he was too academically advanced and officials “didn’t see” his autism.

According to Kristin, it took about a year and a half, 10 to 12 suspensions and a second evaluation that resulted in an ADHD diagnosis before the school approved his IEP.

a young boy with curly hair standing with his parents inside a diner

Ricky and Kristin Medina stand with their 6-year-old son, John, in front of a diner mural.  (Courtesy of the Medina family)

John’s parents said they worry that repeatedly focusing on what they consider harmless childhood behavior has reinforced a negative self-image and made him increasingly eager to leave school. John is hesitant to attend school because he believes people are “going to laugh at him for making wrong choices,” his parents said.

“I just want to see John start to get his self-esteem built up, his confidence built up, friendships built up,” Kristin said. “I don’t want him to continue to feel singled out.”

The parents said John thankfully finished the previous school year strong, reading at a third-grade level and coming just four test points short of qualifying for thegifted and talented program.

The school also appeared to ease up on suspensions recently, particularly after the family hired Donna Reynolds, a special education advocate, to represent them during school meetings.

John is also currently on a behavioral plan that includes an aide during unstructured periods, including lunch, recess and PE. He also spends time in a smaller, calmer classroom setting, where his parents said he performs exceptionally well.

“What I want to see is that there’s less severe punishment like suspensions,” Ricky said. “And just continue to talk through things so you can have opportunities to learn from things and maybe focus on real serious concerns.”

News Media reached out to Fayette County Public Schools, the school district under which John’s school falls, about his situation. The district declined to go into specific details, but encouraged a review of John’s “complete disciplinary history and the full context surrounding the situation rather than focusing on one isolated event.”

Milania Giudice Takes Anger Management After Arrest

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Milania Giudice has taken steps to address her behavior by enrolling in anger management classes following her recent arrest for domestic violence.

The 20-year-old, known as the daughter of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice, made a virtual appearance in Montville Township Municipal Court on Tuesday. During this session, her lawyer, Alan Kraminsky, disclosed that he had discussions with the prosecutor involved in the case.

Kraminsky mentioned that the prosecutor advised postponing the hearing, allowing Milania time to complete her anger management education.

The judge highlighted the necessity for the state to examine evidence thoroughly and consult with officers who attended the scene, resulting in the hearing being rescheduled to September 22.

In her arraignment last month, allegations surfaced accusing Milania of intentionally inflicting bodily harm. The judge stated she allegedly struck the victim, LR, on the head during a domestic dispute, resulting in noticeable redness—a charge classified under a disorderly person’s offense.

At the time, the judge notified her that if she is found guilty, her sentence could include up to six months in jail, probation and fines of more than $500.

Milania was arrested at her mom and stepdad Luis “Louie” Ruelas’ New Jersey home on May 14.

According to the Montville Township Police Department arrest report, Milania was “throwing food [and] candles” during the “domestic violence dispute.”

Teresa’s other daughter Gabriella Giudice — who was identified as the “reporting party” — called 911 just before 6:15 p.m. and said her “sister [was] acting erratically,” per cops.

The report also stated that no weapons were involved.

Page Six then obtained the police dashcam footage, which showed officers placing a handcuffed Milania in the back of a cop car.

She seemingly scoffed as she spoke while an officer put her seatbelt on her. Milania then looked toward the open door, let out a laugh and turned back around to face forward with a smile on her face.

Milania appeared to sit quietly for the duration of the ride to MTPD headquarters, where she was booked on one count of simple assault and released pending her next court appearance.

She has pleaded not guilty.

The University of Tampa student has not addressed the situation since she broke her silence on her arrest in a June 29 TikTok.

She began the video by blasting an allegedly fake mugshot of her circulating online, which she insisted was “AI.”

“I ate down in my mugshot. I looked fire. I mean, nothing to be proud of, but I made sure of that,” Milania boasted, mocking those who believed it was “real.”

She went on to say, “It is what it is. S–t happens in life. It is what it is. You gotta learn from it and just become a better person and talk about it.”

Milania explained she was “not in a good area in [her] life” at the time of the incident.

“That happens. I’ve been through a lot in life, and some other stuff happened to me,” she told her followers. “Just because you guys think you know everything that happens in my life, you just really don’t.”

Teresa, 54, shares her four daughters — Milania, Gabriella, 21, Gia Giudice, 25, and Audriana Giudice, 16 — with her first husband, Joe Giudice.

The exes were married from October 1999 to September 2020, divorcing after their respective prison stints for federal fraud.

Teresa went on to marry Ruelas, 52, in August 2022.

The digital marketing entrepreneur has two sons — Nicholas Ruelas, 25, and Louie Ruelas Jr., 22 — with his first wife, Marisa DiMartino.

Expert Testifies on Lindsay Clancy Case Without Prior Interaction

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At the heart of what has been dubbed “America’s saddest murder trial” is the young psychiatrist who became a focal point for her controversial role—prescribing an array of medications to Lindsay Clancy without ever holding a face-to-face meeting. Her involvement adds a complex layer to this grim case.

Dr. Jennifer Tufts, often described as having a youthful appearance, has stirred discussion beyond the courtroom walls due to her noticeably frustrated and blunt interactions with Clancy’s attorney. Her slip-ups and lack of preparation during her testimony have drawn significant attention in the ongoing trial concerning the tragic deaths of three children.

On Friday, the prosecution summoned Tufts, 37, as an expert witness. Her time on the stand was extended into Monday as she faced an intense cross-examination from defense lawyer Kevin Reddington, who challenged her on her treatment decisions regarding Clancy.

Educated at Cornell University, Tufts disclosed that she had been managing Clancy’s treatment, which involved prescribing numerous medications over a critical four-month period prior to the horrific loss of Clancy’s three children.

Without hesitation, Tufts admitted her consultations with Clancy were conducted exclusively via telehealth video calls. She acknowledged that she had raised Clancy’s medication dosage just a day before the tragic incident in January 2023, where Cora, age five, Dawson, three, and baby Callan, eight months, were found dead, tragically strangled with exercise bands.

The former labor and delivery nurse harmed herself before jumping out of a second-floor bedroom window in a suicide attempt after the kids were killed. 

She has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder by reason of insanity, claiming that she was suffering severe postpartum depression and psychosis at the time, after being heavily medicated by multiple providers, including Tufts. 

She personally gave her 150mg of Trazodone, 2mg of Diazepam, and 10mg of Amitriptyline just about 10 days before the killings. Tufts prescribed 2mg more of Diazepam on January 23, a day before the murders, according to a medication list presented during the trial. 

Dr. Jennifer Tufts, a psychiatrist who treated Lindsay Clancy before she killed her children in January 2023, left many shaken up after she took the stand as a witness to the prosecution

Dr. Jennifer Tufts, a psychiatrist who treated Lindsay Clancy before she killed her children in January 2023, left many shaken up after she took the stand as a witness to the prosecution

She also openly admitted that she only met Clancy (pictured in court on Monday) on telehealth medicine, or video chat calls, and that she increased her medication just one day before the murders

She also openly admitted that she only met Clancy (pictured in court on Monday) on telehealth medicine, or video chat calls, and that she increased her medication just one day before the murders

And on Monday, Reddington didn’t hold back when it came to questioning Tufts’s credibility in the medical field. 

Reddington looked directly at Tufts and asked: ‘Do you understand that, if, in fact, it’s determined that you advertised an expert in postpartum and in postpartum psychiatry, and you have a month of experience, plus a residency, would you consider that to be negligent or a misrepresentation?’ 

‘I do not believe that I have been negligent,’ she replied before Reddington quipped back: ‘Do you understand what misrepresentation means?’ 

‘Yes,’ the psychiatrist replied before the defense lawyer added: ‘With a month under your belt, plus your residency, do you really want this jury to believe you were an expert? Do you advertise that?’ 

Tufts responded: ‘I don’t think that’s exactly the wording that I used. I think I said that it was an interest of mine… I don’t believe I called myself an expert.’ 

‘Are you an expert in postpartum?,’ Reddington questioned. ‘I may be, I don’t know, I think it depends what you find an expert as,’ the witness replied. 

According to Tufts’ profile page for Aster Mental Health, a mental health practice in Massachusetts, her ‘areas of specialty include PTSD and trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and substance abuse.’ 

She also has a ‘particular interest in women’s mental health,’ including perinatal psychiatry from pregnancy through two years postpartum.’ 

According to Tufts' profile page for Aster Mental Health, a mental health practice in Massachusetts, her 'areas of specialty include PTSD and trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and substance abuse

According to Tufts’ profile page for Aster Mental Health, a mental health practice in Massachusetts, her ‘areas of specialty include PTSD and trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and substance abuse

All the medications prescribed to Lindsay Clancy

  • Sept. 15, 2022: Sertraline (25 mg) – Jennifer Tufts, MD
  • Oct. 21, 2022: Lorazepam (0.5 mg) – Jennifer Tufts, MD 
  • Oct. 26, 2022: Hydroxyzine (25 mg) – Jennifer Tufts, MD 
  • Oct. 26, 2022: Lorazepam (1 mg) – Jennifer Tufts, MD 
  • Oct. 26, 2022: Buspirone (5 mg) – Jennifer Tufts, MD 
  • Nov. 2, 2022: Lorazepam (0.5 mg) – Jennifer Tufts, MD 
  • Nov. 9, 2022: Buspirone (5 mg) – Jennifer Tufts, MD 
  • Nov. 16, 2022: Trazodone (50 mg) – Kayvon Izadpanah, MD 
  • Nov. 21, 2022: Fluoxetine (10 mg) – Julie Paul, RN, CNP 
  • Nov. 25, 2022: Zolpidem (5 mg) – Julie Paul, RN, CNP 
  • Nov. 25, 2022: Mirtazapine (7.5 mg) – Julie Paul, RN, CNP 
  • Nov. 25, 2022: Clonazepam (0.5 mg) – Julie Paul, RN, CNP 
  • Nov. 30, 2022: Quetiapine (25 mg) – Rebecca Jollatta, NP 
  • Dec. 6, 2022: Diazepam (5 mg) – Rebecca Jollatta, NP 
  • Dec. 7, 2022: Diazepam (5 mg) – Rebecca Jollatta, NP 
  • Dec. 7, 2022: Quetiapine (100 mg) – Rebecca Jollatta, NP 
  • Dec. 9, 2022: Diazepam (5 mg) – Rebecca Jollatta, NP 
  • Dec. 13, 2022: Diazepam (2 mg) – Rebecca Jollatta, NP 
  • Dec. 16, 2022: Lamotrigine (25 mg) – Jennifer Tufts, MD 
  • Dec. 19, 2022: Diazepam (2 mg) – Rebecca Jollatta, NP 
  • Dec. 19, 2022: Quetiapine ER (300 mg) – Rebecca Jollatta, NP 
  • Dec. 21, 2022: Quetiapine (100 mg) – Rebecca Jollatta, NP 
  • Dec. 22, 2022: Quetiapine (25 mg) – Rebecca Jollatta, NP 
  • Jan. 5, 2023: Tradozone (50 mg) – Alia Goodheart, MD 
  • Jan. 5, 2023: Lorazepam (1 mg) – Alia Goodheart, MD
  •  Jan. 9, 2023: Diazepam (5 mg) – Jennifer Tufts, MD 
  • Jan. 12, 2023: Trazodone (150 mg) – Jennifer Tufts, MD
  •  Jan. 13, 2023: Diazepam (2 mg) – Rebecca Jollatta, NP 
  • Jan. 16, 2023: Diazepam (2 mg) – Jennifer Tufts, MD 
  • Jan. 16, 2023: Amitriptyline (10 mg) – Jennifer Tufts, MD 
  • Jan. 19, 2023: Diazepam (2 mg) – Rebecca Jollatta, NP 
  • Jan. 23, 2023: Diazepam (2 mg) – Jennifer Tufts, MD

In another intense exchange with Reddington, Tufts appeared to snap at the attorney after he questioned notes she had taken during a visit with Clancy. 

‘No sleep last night. Falls asleep after 40 minutes. Heart racing, severe anxiety. Worrying about kids, baby, sleep. Yawns, but not drowsy. Not hyper, pressured speech,’ she read from the sheet in front of her. 

Reddington then interjected, asking: ‘What was that? Not hyper what?’ 

Tufts immediately defended herself, stating: ‘No hyper, not pressured speech is what I meant. I know it doesn’t say not, but that is exactly what I meant.’ 

Reddington then took the paper from her and asked when she realized the mistake in her notes. 

She then snapped, telling him: ‘I don’t care what it says. I know what I meant!’ 

Clancy’s lawyer then went over Tufts’s medical notes again to try and prove his point, leading the doctor to claim he was ‘misinterpreting’ what she wrote. 

Reddington continued to question her over it as Tufts became visibly upset, shaking her head and breathing heavily into the microphone for all to see and hear. 

During his time with Tufts, Reddington also quizzed her about the number of postpartum patients she treated before Clancy, the level of contact she had with his client’s family, how much she questioned the mother when she admitted to feeling depressed, and if she had penned any medical articles about postpartum mental health. 

She had a fiery exchange with Reddington while on the stand, leaving many stating that her responses to the attorney were rude

She had a fiery exchange with Reddington while on the stand, leaving many stating that her responses to the attorney were rude 

Cora, five, Dawson, three, and eight-month-old Callan were found strangled to death by exercise bands in their family's basement

Cora, five, Dawson, three, and eight-month-old Callan were found strangled to death by exercise bands in their family’s basement

Tufts and another doctor who treated Clancy before the murders, Alia Goodheart, are at the center of civil lawsuits that were filed earlier this year by her and her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy. 

The filings allege that the two medical professionals overmedicated Clancy and failed to properly diagnose her following the birth of her youngest child, Callan. 

In April, they both argued that the children’s deaths ‘were not reasonably foreseeable.’ The civil suits are still making their way through the courts.

Tufts obtained a degree in psychology from Cornell University, an Ivy League school, in 2014, according to her LinkedIn. 

Tufts  (far left) and another doctor who treated Clancy before the murders, Alia Goodheart, are at the center of civil lawsuits that were filed earlier this year by her and her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy

Tufts  (far left) and another doctor who treated Clancy before the murders, Alia Goodheart, are at the center of civil lawsuits that were filed earlier this year by her and her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy

She then attended the University of Vermont, where she obtained her medical degree in 2018. 

She then completed her medical residency at Boston University in July 2022, and in that same month, she started at Aster Mental Health. 

The doctor lives comfortably at a home worth nearly $1.7 million in Marblehead that comes with a spacious wrap-around porch, public records show. 

She married her husband, Roger Tufts, in July 2012, previous Facebook posts revealed. 

The Daily Mail contacted Tufts for comment. 

If you or someone you know needs help, please call or text the confidential 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the US on 988. There is also an online chat available at 988lifeline.org.

Luigi Mangione Trial: Jury to Stay Anonymous for Safety

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In a high-profile murder trial, New York jurors involved in the case of the accused CEO killer, Luigi Mangione, will remain anonymous. This protective measure follows the judge’s concern that the jurors could face “harassment, intimidation, or improper outside influence” if their identities were made public.

On Tuesday, Judge Gregory Carro disclosed that only the prosecuting and defense attorneys will be privy to the jurors’ personal information, including their names and addresses.

Jury selection for the trial is slated to begin on September 8.

Judge Carro cited the aggressive behavior of individuals purporting to support Mangione as a key factor in his decision. These individuals have made “inflammatory and hostile public statements” at the courthouse and explicitly stated their intent to engage with potential jurors during the selection process.

“Considering the unprecedented public scrutiny and the documented cases of threatening behavior outside the courthouse, it’s evident that exposing jurors’ identities publicly could severely compromise the justice process,” Carro detailed in his order. “Limiting public access to juror information while providing it to the involved legal parties is a justified and essential precaution.”

Defense lawyers opposed withholding the names of jurors, arguing that prosecutors failed to demonstrate an “actual threat to the safety or integrity of the jury” and alleged that the concerns raised by prosecutors were “speculative” and “hypothetical.”

“They have identified no specific facts demonstrating that any actual, existing threat to the safety or integrity of the jury presently exists,” Mangione’s lawyers wrote.

How U.S. Cities Can Replicate D.C.’s Safety Success

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During a recent airing of “The Ingraham Angle” on Fox News, Tom Homan, former border czar under President Donald Trump, commended Trump for his efforts in enhancing safety across Washington, D.C.

Homan expressed hope that other U.S. cities, particularly Chicago, would take inspiration from the strides made in the nation’s capital.

Host Laura Ingraham remarked on the noticeable change in D.C., sharing insights from long-term residents. “Tom, it’s incredible. I’ve been here on and off for 30 years, and locals are saying this feels like a dream, the way it should always have been. Was it really so stringent?” she queried.

Homan responded with high praise for Trump, declaring him the greatest president of his lifetime. “Promises made and promises delivered,” he stated, recounting his own experiences living in D.C. for 15 years and highlighting the city’s transformation into one of the safest in the nation. Significant achievements include over 16,000 arrests, the removal of nearly 2,000 firearms, and the apprehension of three dozen murder suspects, showcasing the capital as a model city under Trump’s leadership.

Homan then urged cities like Chicago to consider Trump’s assistance, labeling their current state as a “shooting gallery” each weekend. He emphasized the need for a bipartisan approach to safety, suggesting other big-city mayors, including those from New York City and Detroit, should embrace Trump’s proposals to ensure safer urban environments.

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