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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A lively debate unfolded Tuesday night as four Republican contenders, all vying to step into the shoes of the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, took to a statewide televised stage to present their cases for leadership. Diverging on federal spending, foreign policy, trade, and the scope of government, the candidates found common ground on several conservative goals, yet unveiled distinct visions for the nation’s direction during the event hosted by News 2 and Nexstar stations.
The debate lineup in Mount Pleasant featured Congressmen Ralph Norman and Russell Fry, former Governor and Congressman Mark Sanford, and businessman Mark Lynch. Their appearances came as the countdown to the special Republican primary loomed, with the candidates striving to distinguish themselves ahead of next week’s voting.
Notably absent was Interim U.S. Senator Darline Graham, who was committed to pressing Senate business in Washington and thus unable to participate in the debate.
The dialogue frequently circled back to the economic challenges confronting South Carolinians, with candidates underscoring concerns over rising living expenses, the ballooning national debt, and the looming specter of economic instability.
When prompted on how they would carve a distinct path from Graham’s legacy, the candidates emphasized a recalibration towards domestic priorities and stricter fiscal management. Norman, Lynch, and Sanford took aim at Washington’s spending practices, highlighting the staggering nearly $39 trillion national debt as a pivotal issue. Meanwhile, Fry zeroed in on domestic economic pressures, vowing to address the burdens of housing costs and inflation that many families face.
The economy also fueled discussion over President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy. While all four candidates generally supported efforts to strengthen American manufacturing and improve trade relationships, Sanford offered the most cautionary note, warning South Carolina’s economy could be vulnerable because of its heavy reliance on foreign investment and international trade through facilities such as the South Carolina Port.
On Social Security, candidates agreed the program faces long-term challenges but differed on solutions. Sanford advocated for greater individual ownership through personal retirement-style accounts, while Fry pointed to fraud and mismanagement within the system. Norman and Lynch argued federal spending practices have contributed to the program’s financial strain.
Foreign policy emerged as another key dividing line.
Candidates generally agreed Iran should not obtain a nuclear weapon and voiced opposition to deploying U.S. ground troops. However, Sanford emphasized Congress’ constitutional role in authorizing military action, while Norman and Fry defended Trump’s recent actions targeting Iran’s nuclear program. Lynch argued America should reduce overseas involvement and focus resources on domestic concerns.
Immigration generated some of the night’s strongest consensus.
Norman and Fry endorsed mandatory use of the E-Verify employment verification system, saying it would help prevent undocumented immigrants from taking jobs intended for American workers. Sanford also backed the program, noting its origins during his time as governor. Lynch stopped short of fully endorsing a mandate but said employers should prioritize hiring American citizens.
Candidates also shared concerns about foreign ownership of American land and strategic assets. Fry and Norman specifically cited China as a national security threat, while Lynch declared “America is not for sale.” Sanford, while supporting foreign investment generally, argued the nation’s debt dependence on China poses a larger long-term risk.
As technology became part of the discussion, the candidates agreed artificial intelligence should be subject to some form of oversight. Fry, Norman and Sanford each called for guardrails to protect privacy and national security while maintaining U.S. competitiveness against China. Lynch broadened the conversation to privacy concerns involving surveillance technologies and data collection.
Another area of agreement came near the debate’s conclusion when candidates were asked whether they would support the eventual Republican nominee if they did not win the primary. All four pledged to back the GOP nominee in November.
The debate marked one of the final opportunities for Republican voters to compare the candidates side-by-side before voting begins.
Early voting starts Wednesday, Aug. 5, ahead of the Republican special primary scheduled for Aug. 11. The winner will advance to the November special election to fill the Senate seat left vacant following Graham’s death.
No squat routine required: Discover 5 chair-based exercises to rejuvenate leg strength after age 60.
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Having robust leg muscles can transform daily life and make common activities more accessible. Standing effortlessly, conquering stairs, striding with assurance, and breezing through household chores all become less taxing when your legs receive consistent workouts. A chair offers a simple yet effective way to strengthen those muscles, ensuring each movement is executed with precision and ease.
For those over 60, revitalizing leg muscles is most effective when incorporating varied movement patterns into your routine. While squats are undeniably beneficial, enhancing your regimen with chair-supported exercises such as lunges, knee extensions, hamstring curls, and exercises targeting the outer hips can offer a comprehensive leg strengthening session. This approach is both familiar and easy to follow, allowing you to build on foundational strength.
In my work with older adults, I’ve observed that visible progress, such as more confident repetitions from week to week, serves as a clear indicator of muscle strength improvement. Achieving a seamless sit-to-stand motion, executing a stable supported lunge, or reinforcing strength through band curls signifies that the muscles are effectively engaged. These incremental advancements quickly accumulate with a routine that’s consistently followed.
Integrate these five chair exercises into your routine two to four days each week. Ensure the chair is securely positioned, move with intention, and approach each repetition as preparation for stronger and more capable legs in your daily activities.
Chair Box Squat
Chair box squats train one of the most important lower-body patterns after 60: sitting down and standing back up with control. The chair gives you a clear target, which helps you own the bottom of the rep without guessing your depth. You’ll train your thighs and glutes while building confidence through a movement you use every day.
Form Tip: Tap the chair lightly and stand back up without relaxing into the seat.
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Chair-Supported Reverse Lunge
Chair-supported reverse lunges build single-leg strength while giving you something steady to hold. Stepping backward usually feels smoother on the knees than stepping forward, and the chair lets you focus on the working leg without losing balance. This exercise helps the hips, thighs, and glutes work together through a controlled range.
Form Tip: Keep your front heel planted and use the chair for balance, not to pull yourself up.
Seated Leg Extension
Seated leg extensions give your quadriceps focused work without needing a machine. Stronger quads help support the knee and make everyday movements like stairs and standing up feel more dependable. Add a brief pause at the top so the muscle has to own the position.
Muscles Trained: Quadriceps, hip flexors, core.
How to Do It:
Sit tall on a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor.
Hold the sides of the chair lightly.
Brace your core and keep your chest lifted.
Extend one knee until your leg is straight.
Pause briefly and squeeze your thigh.
Lower with control, then switch sides.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps per side. Rest for 30 to 45 seconds between sets.
Best Variations: Short-range leg extensions, paused leg extensions, banded leg extensions.
Form Tip: Lift and lower slowly so your thigh does the work through the whole rep.
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Seated Band Hamstring Curl
The hamstrings help bend the knee, support the hips, and add power to your stride. Seated band hamstring curls train them directly, which is useful because squats often leave the hamstrings underworked. Keep the pull smooth and control the band as your foot returns.
Muscles Trained: Hamstrings, calves, glutes.
How to Do It:
Sit tall on a sturdy chair.
Anchor a resistance band in front of you and loop it around one ankle.
Start with your working leg slightly extended.
Pull your heel back toward the chair.
Pause briefly when you feel your hamstring tighten.
Slowly extend your leg again before repeating.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps per side. Rest for 30 to 45 seconds between sets.
Best Variations: Light-band hamstring curls, shorter-range curls, slow-tempo hamstring curls.
Form Tip: Keep your thigh still and move from the knee so the hamstring gets the work.
DCLM Daily Manna 5 August 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Defilement Detested
TOPIC – Defilement Detested (DCLM Daily Manna 5 August 2026)
KEY VERSE: And he that beareth the carcass of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: they are unclean unto you – Leviticus 11:28
TEXT: Leviticus 11:13-28 (KJV)
13 And these are they which ye shall have in abomination among the fowls; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,
14 And the vulture, and the kite after his kind;
15 Every raven after his kind;
16 And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,
17 And the little owl, and the cormorant, and the great owl,
18 And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle,
19 And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.
20 All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you.
21 Yet these may ye eat of every flying creeping thing that goeth upon all four, which have legs above their feet, to leap withal upon the earth;
22 Even these of them ye may eat; the locust after his kind, and the bald locust after his kind, and the beetle after his kind, and the grasshopper after his kind.
23 But all other flying creeping things, which have four feet, shall be an abomination unto you.
24 And for these ye shall be unclean: whosoever toucheth the carcase of them shall be unclean until the even.
25 And whosoever beareth ought of the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even.
26 The carcases of every beast which divideth the hoof, and is not clovenfooted, nor cheweth the cud, are unclean unto you: every one that toucheth them shall be unclean.
27 And whatsoever goeth upon his paws, among all manner of beasts that go on all four, those are unclean unto you: whoso toucheth their carcase shall be unclean until the even.
28 And he that beareth the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: they are unclean unto you.
DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:
Leonard Syme, a professor of epidemiology at the University of California at Berkeley, indicates the importance of social ties and social support systems in relationship to mortality and disease rates. He simply underscores the saying that attack is the best defence. Defiant posture to defilements regardless the form or the size is the panacea to living holy.
This is the gem in the seemingly extensive and meticulous dietary regulation outlined in our passage, which serves a crucial purpose beyond maintaining physical health. To the Israelites, it was a constant reminder to their distinct identity and calling on one hand and a perpetual prompt to seek holiness and live in constant obedience to God in all aspects of life on the other hand. In the same way, believers today are called to maintain a distinct identity in the world. Our lives must be marked by holiness, obedience, and respect for God’s commandments.
Our text, on the surface, sets forth the dietary restrictions on fowls or birds (Leviticus 11:13b-19) and flying insects (Leviticus 11:19-23), but at a deeper level they are part of a larger tapestry of holiness and obedience to God’s laws.
The hallmark of this dietary law is the indelible imprint of God’s work in them and the call to live lives directed by God. The regulation constantly reminds the Israelites that they are a different and separate people who should by no means live the same way or share common values with the surrounding nations. As the distinction exists between clean and unclean animals, birds or creeping creatures so is there an uncompromisable difference between the Israel of God and other nations. Their food choices reflect this consecrated, holy identity.
How this speaks to you, the “ecclesia”, called out one today. If you are saved, your only option is to be separated to live holily before the Lord Who saved you: “But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy” (1 Peter 1:15,16). These detailed and seemingly complicated instructions underscore the place of God’s amazing grace and the unmerited favour He shows to us by His covenant loving-kindness.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Passion for heaven necessitates strict separation and unqualified obedience to the word.
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Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2025 was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
REMINDER!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON
ARE YOU BORN AGAIN? IF NO, WHY NOT ACCEPT JESUS NOW!
Accept Jesus Christ today and secure a life of eternal rest and Glory by saying this short prayer below:
Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins, Forgive me of all my iniquities. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today and forever.
Come and Be the Lord of my life and I am willing to obey Your command and live according to Your will by Your Grace, Thank you for accepting me into Your fold
AMEN!!! John 6:37…and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
Rhapsody Of Realities 5 August 2026 By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (Christ Embassy): Life Through The Son—Jesus Christ
TOPIC: Life Through The Son—Jesus Christ (Rhapsody of Realities 5 August 2026)
And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son – 1 John 5:11
Rhapsody Of Realities For Today’s MESSAGE:
Eternal life isn’t an abstract idea, nor is it something reserved for the future. It’s located, defined, and experienced in one place—the Son of God—Jesus Christ. Notice the language of the Spirit; it’s deliberate, precise, and absolute. He didn’t say God will give us eternal life but that He has given us eternal life.
Then He goes further: “Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life” (1 John 5:12 NIV). This is definitive. It’s not a matter of opinion, background, or human association. The determining factor is simple: do you have the Son? If you do, then you have eternal life.
Verse 13 further reveals the Spirit’s intention: it’s for you to know, not assume, hope, or speculate that you have eternal life: “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life” (NIV).
Eternal life isn’t just an endless duration of existence; it’s the very life and nature of God imparted to your spirit at the New Birth. This life supplants the human life you were born with from your parents; it doesn’t coexist with it. That’s why the Lord Jesus said you must be born again (John 3:7). You’re not improved; you’re recreated.
If this life is truly in you, then it must find expression. Eternal life has the capacity to impart life. It’s why you can live above sickness, fear, and the elements of this world. You’re not born or sustained by blood, the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man; you’re born of God (John 1:13); you’re animated by divine life. When you live with this awareness, you’ll rise above the ordinary and manifest the extraordinary life of God.
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for imparting eternal life to my spirit and making me a partaker of the divine nature. I live with the consciousness of this divine life in me, expressing your nature, manifesting your glory, and walking in dominion over circumstances. I walk in the reality of who I am in Christ, impacting my world with your divine life in me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
1 John 5:12-13 (KJV) He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. [13] These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
John 10:10 (NIV) The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
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DIVINE HEALTH CONFESSIONS – 5TH AUGUST 2026
I am alive unto God, and my body is vitalized by the Spirit of the Living God. I am immune to satanic attacks. I am disease-proof and without blemish. I dwell in health all the days of my life because I have the eternal life of Christ working in me.
Keep saying it, don’t stop talking it! Remember, you can make your way prosperous with words. Get talking today!
Remember to share with all your friends and loved ones today. Thank you and God bless you richly.
Rhapsody of Realities 2026 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.
REMINDER!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON
ARE YOU BORN AGAIN? IF NO, WHY NOT ACCEPT JESUS NOW!
Accept Jesus Christ today and secure a life of eternal rest and Glory by saying this short prayer below:
Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins, Forgive me of all my iniquities. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today and forever.
Come and Be the Lord of my life and I am willing to obey Your command and live according to Your will by Your Grace, Thank you for accepting me into Your fold
AMEN!!! John 6:37…and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
Have you ever wondered how much celebrities earn while twirling on the dance floor of Dancing With the Stars?
In 2019, Variety revealed through various sources that contestants on Dancing With the Stars receive $125,000 for the preparation phase and for their participation in the initial two weeks of the show. If they manage to progress further, their earnings increase weekly. Back then, it was reported that stars could potentially make up to $295,000.
Interestingly, Bobby Bones claimed he surpassed these figures after claiming victory in season 27 alongside Sharna Burgess in 2018.
During a September 2025 episode of Jason Tartick‘s podcast Trading Secrets, the radio host shared, “That show pays OK. For the first episode, there’s no money. The second episode is $10,000. Then it goes $10,000, $10,000, $20,000, $20,000, rounding off to about $50,000 an episode if you manage to stay in the competition.”
Bones also mentioned receiving a base salary of approximately $110,000 and concluded, “I ended up making close to $400,000 from that show.”
ABC has not publicly confirmed any of these figures.
Inset: Matthew Jones (Greene County Jail). Background: The scene of Walcott and Spring Grove roads in Paragould, Arkansas, where Jones allegedly took control of the steering wheel, resulting in a crash (Google Maps).
An argument in Arkansas spiraled dangerously when a man allegedly seized the steering wheel from his wife, causing their vehicle, which carried their children, to overturn, according to police reports.
Matthew Jones, aged 37, is now charged with aggravated assault on a family member and three counts of endangering the welfare of minors, based on Greene County Jail records.
The incident, detailed in an arrest affidavit sourced by local ABC affiliate KAIT, unfolded just after 7 p.m. on a Saturday evening near the intersection of Walcott and Spring Grove roads in Paragould, a town in the northeastern part of Arkansas.
Police reports indicate that the incident occurred while Jones’ wife was behind the wheel. The vehicle veered off the road, hit a culvert, and flipped, with Jones and their three children all inside at the time.
The five family members exited the car without any serious injuries, although the defendant’s mug shot shows he suffered a gash on his forehead. When the officer on the scene asked what happened, Jones’ wife glared at him and demanded her husband explain, the affidavit reportedly said.
Jones told the cop that he “messed with the steering wheel” but insisted that he “didn’t do it on purpose.”
“We were bickering,” he explained.
But his wife was not going to let him off easily and said her husband caused the crash when he pulled on the steering wheel.
Officers arrested Jones and took him to the Greene County Jail, where he remained as of Tuesday afternoon. His next court date is not listed.
The post Husband blames ‘bickering’ with wife for grabbing steering wheel, causing car to flip over with 3 kids inside: Cops first appeared on Law & Crime.
Police swiftly responded to celebrity blogger Perez Hilton’s Miami residence following his upload of a concerning video that appeared to show self-harm.
The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Newsweek that they received a series of calls reporting a person livestreaming acts of self-harm. Deputies were promptly dispatched to the scene to assess the situation.
Upon arrival, officers engaged with Hilton’s family present at the location. According to reports, they chose to “tactfully disengage” while continuing to keep a close watch over the circumstances.
In a statement acquired by Newsweek, the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office explained, “In cases involving individuals in a mental health crisis or self-harming, deputies focus on de-escalation by allowing time, creating distance, and fostering communication.”
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The statement further highlighted, “Unless there’s an immediate danger to others, slowing the process and applying crisis intervention techniques can significantly decrease the chances of a suicide-by-cop scenario. It also minimizes the risk of harm to the individual, deputies, and the public.”
The blogger, born Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., is father to three children welcomed via surrogacy.
Page Six has reached out to representatives for Hilton but has not heard back.
A Kansas mother’s simple outing with her family turned into a medical nightmare after what seemed like an ordinary spider bite resulted in surgery and serious infections, leaving her in the hospital for several weeks.
Britagne Miller from Goddard, a small town located about 14 miles west of Wichita, recalls spending a relaxing evening by the campfire with her husband and four children at Cheney Lake on May 28. However, the tranquility was short-lived when several spiders crept onto her, delivering bites that would soon cause significant health issues, according to reports from KAKE and FOX Kansas.
Just four days after the incident, Miller noticed frightening changes in her physical condition. A bite on her calf had become intensely painful and swollen, forcing her to seek medical assistance, as detailed by FOX Kansas.
Miller vividly recounted to KAKE, “The swelling was relentless, akin to touching a scorching fire poker. The pain shot down my leg and into my foot, as if it were being continuously stabbed.”
Spending a quiet evening by the fire with her family on May 28, Britagne Miller never anticipated that a few spider bites would lead to such a dire situation. (Photo credit: Jake Miller via GoFundMe)
Miller was admitted to Wesley Hospital in Wichita on June 4 and underwent surgery, according to KAKE and a GoFundMe created by her husband, Jake Miller.
Her treatment was complicated by existing blood-clotting disorders, liver problems and allergies to certain medications, KAKE reported.
Miller later developed infections. Doctors also determined that she was suffering from end-stage liver failure and warned her family that her condition could be fatal, according to KAKE.
Miller, who chose to continue treatment rather than enter hospice care, said she remembers little from her time in intensive care, according to the outlet.
Britagne Miller said she remembers little from her time in intensive care.(Jake Miller via GoFundMe)
She was released from the hospital on July 11, and is continuing her recovery at home.
Miller now requires home health care, physical therapy and regular visits with specialists. She also hopes to receive a liver transplant but is not yet eligible to be placed on the transplant list, according to KAKE and the GoFundMe.
Doctors have not confirmed what kind of spider bit her, KAKE reported.
Dr. Raymond Cloyd, a horticultural entomologist at Kansas State University, told KAKE that the brown recluse and black widow are two venomous spiders commonly found in Kansas.
Britagne Miller was released from the hospital on July 11, and is continuing her recovery at home.(Jake Miller via GoFundMe)
Cloyd advised sealing cracks and using caution with boxes, shoes and other undisturbed items, KAKE reported.
“We know there is still a long road ahead, but we are holding on to hope that one day this season will be behind us, and she will be able to continue doing what she loves most — being a mom, and someday a grandmother,” the GoFundMe states.
The Miller family could not immediately be reached by News Media for additional comment.
Renowned British actress Samantha Morton has candidly expressed her thoughts on the persistent issue of ageism in Hollywood.
Celebrated for her recent portrayal of the magical Circe in Christopher Nolan’s ambitious epic, “The Odyssey,” Morton, at 49, found herself in a period without work, attributing this gap to her age despite receiving critical acclaim for her role.
In a revealing conversation on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, released this Monday, Morton shared, “I haven’t had any work since wrapping ‘The Odyssey,’ even with excellent agents and a manager advocating for me. Ultimately, age plays a role—I’m 49.”
Although Morton is confident in her acting abilities, she acknowledged the fiercely competitive nature of the industry. “I believe in my skills, but many talented actors are vying for roles. The dynamics within the industry have shifted significantly,” she remarked.
Scoring a part in “The Odyssey,” which completed production in August 2025, was particularly meaningful for Morton. It not only allowed her to continue her craft but also provided the rare chance to collaborate with Nolan, an opportunity she truly valued.
“So what this means to me — regardless of carrying on working, which I feel confident with the ups and downs I will keep working until I’m in my 80s or whatever — but for me it’s more I got to work with Christopher Nolan in my lifetime,” she shared.
“That’s it. I’m happy now.”
The actress, who’s also worked with directors Steven Spielberg and Woody Allen, admitted, “I genuinely cried when I got the call from my team saying, ‘Christopher Nolan would like to meet you.’”
Morton reflected on what her role in the ensemble film means at this point in her life.
“Hope and faith that I suppose if you keep at it, and you keep producing good work and the right people see it, then maybe you can carry onward,” she shared.
Morton is now receiving awards season buzz for stealing the show playing a mythical witch in the film, which also stars A-listers Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o and Charlize Theron.
Morton, who’s been working since the ’90s, has already built an iconic career on screen. She won a Golden Globe in 2007 in the best supporting actress in a series, miniseries or television film category for her role in “Longford,” and received a BAFTA Fellowship in 2024 recognizing her outstanding career in film and television.
She’s been nominated for two Oscars — one for best supporting actress in 1999 for “Sweet and Lowdown” and one for best actress for “In America” in 2002.
In a significant legal move, a woman who suffered rape at the hands of an Irish firefighter in a Boston hotel is challenging Court TV through a lawsuit. She alleges the network revealed her name during the trial proceedings, breaching a judge’s confidentiality mandate.
Terence Crosbie, aged 39, faced conviction for the rape of the unnamed woman, a crime that spanned a harrowing 15 minutes within a sixth-floor room at the Omni Parker Hotel on March 15, 2024.
Crosbie consistently maintained his innocence, vehemently denying any contact with the woman during his visit to Massachusetts from Dublin, where he was attending the Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The legal proceedings encountered a hurdle when the first jury could not reach a consensus. However, Crosbie’s guilt was ultimately affirmed in a subsequent trial in October 2025, resulting in a sentence ranging from seven to nine years’ imprisonment.
Massachusetts law ensures the privacy of sexual assault victims, safeguarding their identities by keeping their names undisclosed, hence the victim’s name remains under wraps.
While Crosbie’s trial was broadcast, the judge on the case ordered that media outlets redact the victim’s name.
However, the woman filed a lawsuit against Court TV on Monday claiming that the outlet shared her name during its coverage of the trial despite the judge’s order.
‘Court TV apparently believed in this case that these restrictions were merely advisory,’ said the lawsuit filed by Jane Doe in federal court on Monday.
Irish firefighter Terence Crosbie, 39, was convicted of raping an unidentified woman in a Boston hotel while he was visiting for the St Patrick’s Day Parade
He raped the unidentified woman over the course of 15 minutes inside a sixth-floor room of the Omni Parker Hotel on March 15, 2024
‘Instead of making sure their team strictly complied with the Court’s orders, Court TV just shrugged and allowed Doe’s name to be printed on the chyron for its cablecast not once but twice – with the second time occurring after it had been put on notice of the first violation.
‘That content was then published to various social media platforms with Doe’s identity then going viral on the internet.’
Doe claimed she wrote E.W. Scripps Company, Court TV’s parent company, in January seeking $2.8 million for damages caused by revealing her name.
She also said that Jellysmack, which acquired Court TV in February, also rejected her request.
The federal lawsuit seeks compensatory damages to be determined at trial for emotional distress, physical and mental suffering and medical bills.
‘The second trial, ending in a guilty verdict, should have presented an opportunity for Doe finally to heal from the trauma of her rape,’ the filing said.
‘Instead, she finds herself now separately traumatized by the irresponsible disclosure of her identity – a harm that, given the internet’s enduring nature, cannot be remedied and is unlikely to abate.’
Doe’s lawyers, Ellen Zucker and Martha Coakley of Zucker Law Group, told The Boston Globe their client is ‘courageous.’
The woman filed a lawsuit against Court TV on Monday claiming that the outlet shared her name during its coverage of Crosbie’s trial
Crosbie was ultimately found guilty in October 2025, and was sentenced to seven to nine years behind bars
He was seen in police bodycam footage being escorted off a plane on March 16, 2024 before he tried to flee back home to Dublin
‘She came forward about the sexual violence she suffered,’ the lawyers said.
‘Courts and the responsible press have long appreciated that victims of rape who testify in court deserve some measure of privacy. That principle is worth fighting for.’
During Crosbie’s trial, prosecutors laid out how he flew to the United States with several other members of the Dublin Fire Brigade to participate in Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.
The group landed at Boston’s Logan Airport the afternoon of March 14, and went to bars that evening.
At the end of the night, Crosbie’s roommate, Liam O’Brien, a member of the Irish Fire Brigade, returned to the hotel room he was sharing with Crosbie with a woman he met at The Black Rose pub.
The woman testified in court that she fell asleep on the other bed after having consensual sex with O’Brien, who was splayed out and snoring loudly in the first bed.
She said she later awoke to Crosbie raping her.
The Daily Mail contacted Jane Doe’s attorneys, E.W. Scripps Company, Jellysmack and Court TV for comment.
