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Exclusive: MAFS Star David Engages in ‘Revenge Hookup’ with Alternate Bride

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Exclusive: MAFS Star David Engages in ‘Revenge Hookup’ with Alternate Bride

The ‘revenge hook-up’

Although this season of MAFS has concluded, the drama refuses to die down, with one last surprise shaking things up.

After his tumultuous breakup with Alissa Fay during the Final Vows, and her subsequent romance with Australian Ninja Warrior’s Nathan Ryles, David Momoh is causing a stir among the cast by getting involved with his so-called ‘back-up bride.’

Throughout the season, viewers saw David and Alissa as one of the show’s most solid couples, seemingly untouched by the turmoil that plagued others.

However, their relationship crumbled at the final stage, partly due to reasons aired on the show and an off-screen ‘sexual mishap’ that was first reported by the Daily Mail on March 18.

With MAFS now off-air and David and Alissa officially parted ways, David’s newfound romance with Crystal Diaz, who he was matched with during the ‘Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side?’ challenge, is catching everyone’s attention.

Following his dramatic split from Alissa Fay at Final Vows, MAFS groom David Momoh is stirring up drama among the cast by hooking up with 'back-up bride' Crystal Diaz (pictured together)

Following his dramatic split from Alissa Fay at Final Vows, MAFS groom David Momoh is stirring up drama among the cast by hooking up with ‘back-up bride’ Crystal Diaz (pictured together)

After filming wrapped, David and Crystal reconnected and have since been seen out together. (David and Alissa are seen during the Final Vows)

After filming wrapped, David and Crystal reconnected and have since been seen out together. (David and Alissa are seen during the Final Vows)

Alissa has already moved on with Australian Ninja Warrior star Nathan Ryles (pictured together at Daily Mail's MAFS viewing party on Sunday night)

Alissa has already moved on with Australian Ninja Warrior star Nathan Ryles (pictured together at Daily Mail’s MAFS viewing party on Sunday night)

What started as a casual catch-up between the two is now being labelled by the wider MAFS cast as a full-blown ‘revenge hook-up’ after Alissa got ahead of David by debuting a new boyfriend shortly after their on-air split.

Viewers will remember that during the ‘Grass is Greener’ challenge, David barely engaged Crystal, keeping things strictly polite and professional – at least on camera.

But it was a different story behind the scenes.

Insiders say that after filming wrapped, David and Crystal reconnected and have since been seen out together, looking far closer than two people with ‘no chemistry’.

‘It wasn’t just friendly,’ a source revealed. ‘There was real energy between them.’

Of course, what’s really fuelling the drama is the timing of it all. ‘It looks like payback after Alissa’s new romance with Nathan,’ a cast source told me.

Whether it’s just revenge or the start of a real relationship remains to be seen.

Danny goes into hiding

Danny Hewitt (pictured) has all but disappeared, say former cast members

Danny Hewitt (pictured) has all but disappeared, say former cast members

Danny, who was married to Bec Zacharia on the show, never shied away from controversy - so his decision to lie low has raised eyebrows. (Danny and Bec pictured on the couch)

Danny, who was married to Bec Zacharia on the show, never shied away from controversy – so his decision to lie low has raised eyebrows. (Danny and Bec pictured on the couch)

While David’s move sends shockwaves through the cast, another groom has taken a different approach. 

Danny Hewitt has all but disappeared.

In the days following the reunion fallout, multiple cast members have privately expressed concern, claiming they have been unable to get in touch with him. 

‘No one can reach him,’ one insider told me. ‘He’s gone completely quiet.’

Danny’s volatile on-screen marriage to Bec Zacharia and ongoing feuds within the group dominated the season, so his sudden silence has raised alarm bells.

While Danny appears to be freezing out most of the cast, Scott McCristal revealed to me yesterday that he had been in direct contact with Danny.

‘I spoke to him 10 minutes ago,’ Scott said.

In fact, Scott made it clear their friendship remained intact despite the backlash that followed Danny after the reunion.

He said that while Danny’s behaviour was heavily criticised, viewers hadn’t been shown the whole story. 

‘I think every time they showed those bits of Danny saying stuff, it’s because he was checked out,’ he explained.

According to Scott, audiences didn’t see a lot of what was going on behind the scenes in Danny’s marriage to Bec. 

‘There was a lot happening in their relationship… yelling,’ he said. ‘He was dealing with a lot more than what people really saw.’

Scott McCristal (pictured) is the only MAFS participant who is able to reach Danny Hewitt, who is lying low and apparently freezing out the rest of the cast

Scott McCristal (pictured) is the only MAFS participant who is able to reach Danny Hewitt, who is lying low and apparently freezing out the rest of the cast

Why this season never felt quite right

In past MAFS seasons, contestants might have plotted their OnlyFans launches or timed the reveal of new relationships after the cameras stopped rolling.

But this year, the behind-the-scenes manoeuvring began from day one.

Right from the start, it was clear – both from what I saw and what I heard – that managing public perception was the main priority. Genuine connections took a back seat to image control.

On set, it was obvious: the cast was constantly weighing how every moment would look on TV, how it might go viral on social media, and what audiences would think.

It was the major point of difference from previous seasons. In the past, brides and grooms focused on the experiment during filming and didn’t really dwell on audience perception until later. Not so in 2026.

As a result, in my view, we were left with a less authentic cast.

I’m not naive – I know the participants are acutely aware of the opportunities that could await them if they play their cards right on the show – but never has the quest for fame felt more calculated.

One insider summed it up: ‘Everyone wanted to be liked. Not by their partner, but by the audience.’

The real influence wasn’t the experts

Behind the scenes, another surprising pattern emerged.

Instead of looking to the relationship experts for advice, this year’s cast sought guidance from past participants and aligned themselves with familiar faces from previous seasons.

This year's cast sought guidance from past participants and aligned themselves with familiar faces from previous seasons. (Joel and Juliette are seen at a MAFS Commitment Ceremony)

This year’s cast sought guidance from past participants and aligned themselves with familiar faces from previous seasons. (Joel and Juliette are seen at a MAFS Commitment Ceremony)

Gia, for example, spoke to Jessika Power and Ines Basic. Bec was in regular contact with Awhina Rutene and Jamie Marinos.

During filming, Danny had several conversations with Awhina’s on-screen husband Adrian Araouzou after running into him at the local gym.

Adrian reportedly told Danny he needed to stay until the end of the experiment ‘for exposure’ – otherwise there was no point in him being on the show. 

It seems many of the participants were being influenced to the point that it shaped their behaviour throughout the entire season.

The same drama – on repeat 

Did you feel a sense of déjà vu watching MAFS this year? Me too. The same feuds flared up week after week, writes the Mail's Ali Daher. (Gia Fleur is pictured with Brook Crompton)

Did you feel a sense of déjà vu watching MAFS this year? Me too. The same feuds flared up week after week, writes the Mail’s Ali Daher. (Gia Fleur is pictured with Brook Crompton)

Did you feel a sense of déjà vu watching MAFS this year? Me too.

The same feuds flared up week after week and every dinner party devolved into near-identical arguments.

Mid-season, the ‘mean girl’ antics of Bec, Gia and their clique took centre stage, pushing the bride-and-groom relationships into the background.

Leaked texts dominated the narrative, hijacking episodes and exhausting viewers in the process.

At times, the show felt less like a relationship experiment and more like a group chat in freefall.

That’s what happens when producers take one idea and stretch it out far too long.

They won’t like me saying it – but it’s true. 

The couples who should have left sooner

Then there were the couples who stayed far too long. Do I even need to name them? Of course, I’m talking about Gia and Scott, Bec and Danny. 

Their relationships had run their course long before the end of the experiment, but they stuck around anyway, creating drama that was past its use-by date yet remained a focal point of the show. 

While they may have dominated conversation, they also stagnated the experiment, pulling attention away from the couples that had genuine potential.

Again, the producers will be firing up my DMs – but it’s true. 

Couples like Gia and Scott (pictured) delivered the drama that kept audiences hooked, even if it was predictable and many of them were just tuning in to hate-watch

Couples like Gia and Scott (pictured) delivered the drama that kept audiences hooked, even if it was predictable and many of them were just tuning in to hate-watch

The uncomfortable truth 

Still, there’s a reason why the producers made the decisions they did: without the Becs and Dannys, the Gias and the Scotts, there would simply be no show.

Love them or hate them, these four stars carried the season. Most viewers would be hard-pressed to remember the other couples on the show at all in 12 months’ time.

They delivered the drama that kept audiences hooked, even if it was predictable and many of them were just tuning in to hate-watch.

But in the long term, this type of lazy storytelling erodes viewer trust. 

Why Nine owes viewers an apology 

If you ask me, Channel Nine owes viewers an apology. 

Throughout this entire season, the cast members and other show insiders have all repeatedly told me the same thing: key context was missing from the final edit and critical moments were left out.

In fact, I’m told entire storylines were simplified or simply cut out altogether.

If you found yourself wondering, ‘This doesn’t make sense,’ you weren’t alone. 

‘There’s so much that hasn’t made it to air,’ one insider told me. ‘If people saw the full picture, they’d understand things very differently.’

To be fair, we have always known MAFS uses a degree of artistic licence and contestants who get a bad rap will often blame the ‘edit’. 

But when the gap between what is shown and what is real becomes too wide, trust starts to erode.

If viewers don’t tune in for the next season, Nine will only have themselves to blame.  

The reality after reality TV

The post-broadcast fallout from this season was catastrophic, with several participants telling me they’re struggling mentally and financially, with little support from the network.

It’s understood the cast was sent a list of recommended talent agents – effectively leaving them to fend for themselves.

‘I went on this show and got literally nothing out of it,’ one cast member tells me.

‘My life was better before it. I’m jobless, struggling to find work… I can’t pay my rent.’

Despite expectations of walking away as influencers, many haven’t even secured social media verification. It’s a brutal reality check few of them saw coming.

Until next time. 

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Super Typhoon Sinlaku Unleashes Devastating Winds on Remote Pacific U.S. Islands

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Super Typhoon Sinlaku Unleashes Devastating Winds on Remote Pacific U.S. Islands


A powerful super typhoon unleashed its fury on two isolated U.S. islands in the Pacific, bringing with it devastating winds and relentless rain. The storm ripped apart tin roofs and sent tree limbs flying, forcing residents to seek shelter.

Super Typhoon Sinlaku relentlessly hammered the Northern Mariana Islands throughout the early hours of Wednesday. The storm, moving slowly, inflicted significant damage upon the islands of Tinian and Saipan, which are home to nearly 50,000 people.

In Susupe, a village on Saipan, the powerful winds stripped the roof from a commercial building and snapped tree branches. A blue sedan ended up on its side amidst the chaos.

Resident Dong Min Lee captured a video showing a car precariously perched atop two others in the parking lot of his apartment complex. The fierce winds also tore away part of his balcony railing.

“I hope people will pay attention and offer help. The damage here is truly extensive,” Lee remarked in a Facebook message.

Preliminary reports include a lot of flooding, uprooted trees and downed power lines, said Jaden Sanchez, spokesperson for the Saipan mayor’s office. There were no reports of deaths, he said.

Authorities were advising residents to remain indoors and away from strong winds, but Mayor Ramon “RB” Jose Blas Camacho was out in the community assessing the damage, Sanchez said.

The typhoon — the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year — was packing sustained winds of up to 150 mph (240 kph) when it made landfall on the islands, the National Weather Service said.

Tropical force winds and torrential rainfall also led to flash flooding on Guam, a U.S. territory to the south with several U.S. military installations and about 170,000 residents, the weather service said. Earlier, it hit the outer islands and atolls of Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia.

The American Red Cross and its partners were sheltering more than 1,000 residents across Guam and the Northern Marians, agency spokesperson Stephanie Fox said.

‘Rain was coming through everywhere’

“I’m guessing anything that was made of wood and tin did not survive this,” said Glen Hunter, who grew up on Saipan, the largest of the Northern Mariana Islands as well as its capital, known for its resorts, snorkeling and golf.

“It was a losing battle because the rain was coming through everywhere,” he said. “Every house is just flooded with water, no matter what type of structure you’re in.”

Ed Propst, a former lawmaker in Saipan who works in the governor’s office, said he heard “banging and clanging through the night.”

“We haven’t heard of any — knock on wood — deaths so far,” he said, attributing that to residents heeding warnings to take shelter if they weren’t in a concrete home.

Winds at 75 mph (121 kph) or greater were expected to continue through Wednesday afternoon as the eye of the storm was moving northwest of Saipan and Tinian, said Ken Kleeschulte, acting science and operations officer for the National Weather Service on Guam. Even as winds slowly subside to about 50 mph (80 kph), they will remain too strong for people to safely go outside for at least a day and a half, he said.

Sinlaku will start to curve toward sparsely populated volcanic islands in the far northern Marianas, he said.

Still recovering from a 2018 typhoon

In Guam, where Typhoon Mawar knocked out power for days in 2023, U.S. military officials warned personnel to shelter in place. The military controls about one-third of the land on Guam, a critical hub for U.S. forces in the Pacific.

Tourism-dependent Saipan — the site of one of World War II’s bloodiest battles in the Pacific — was still recovering from 2018’s Super Typhoon Yutu when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Hunter said. The economy has yet to rebound, he said.

Yutu destroyed 85% of the Saipan campus of Northern Marianas College, said the school’s president, Galvin Deleon Guerrero. The institution secured $100 million in grant funding to rebuild.

“Just as we were finally beginning to recover and rebuild, we get hit with this,” he said. “Climate change is real.”

He said he worries about people still suffering from the post-traumatic stress of Yutu.

“We are an incredibly resilient people,” he said, noting that he’s Chamorro, the Indigenous people of the Mariana Islands. “But just because we’re resilient doesn’t mean that we should be subjected to this on this frequent basis.”

Disaster declaration

President Donald Trump approved emergency disaster declarations ahead of the latest storm for Guam and the Mariana Islands. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it was coordinating support across multiple agencies, dispatching nearly 100 FEMA staff as well as other personnel.

Super typhoons are the equivalent of Category 4 or 5 hurricanes in the Atlantic, with winds of at least 150 mph (240 kph). There have been more than 300 super typhoons identified over the past 80 years by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in Guam.

Typhoons are “very common” in the Pacific, but the peak season is similar to the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from summer to fall, said Jason Nicholls, AccuWeather’s lead international forecaster.

“As we’ve seen this year, you can get tropical systems in the West Pacific any time of year,” Nicholls said. “But getting them in April is a little unusual.”

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King to Discuss Complex Dynamics of US-UK Relationship

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King to Discuss Complex Dynamics of US-UK Relationship

King Charles is preparing to address the complexities of the Anglo-American relationship in a historic speech to Congress, as officials confirmed his contentious State Visit to the United States will proceed. The trip, set for later this month, promises to be significant in its implications and has already generated considerable buzz.

In addition to King Charles’s diplomatic engagements, Queen Camilla is slated to meet with survivors of domestic and sexual abuse during the visit. However, royal aides have declined a request for her to meet with victims associated with Jeffrey Epstein, a decision that highlights the delicate nature of the trip.

Efforts are also underway to sidestep any potential complications regarding President Donald Trump, who has recently voiced strong criticism of British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, particularly concerning his approach to foreign policy. To avoid any public friction, any discussions between King Charles and President Trump will occur privately, away from the media’s glare, even though formal speeches will be delivered at a grand White House State Dinner.

Interestingly, the visit will not include the traditional ‘walkabouts’ that often accompany such high-profile events. This decision, influenced by security advice, marks a departure from typical royal visits. Nevertheless, King Charles and Queen Camilla will still have opportunities to engage with the American public through a series of carefully arranged public appearances.

And the traditional ‘walkabouts’ that are normally part of such a high-profile visit are notably absent from the programme, apparently on the advice of the security services, although there will be opportunities for the royal couple to meet the American people as part of a series of carefully-managed public engagements.

A Buckingham Palace spokesman on Tuesday acknowledged the visit, which is taking place at the request of the British government and has faced repeated calls to be scrapped, came at a perilous time for the so-called ‘special relationship’.

They said of the visit, which has been in the planning for almost a year to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence: ‘This is celebrating a partnership between two nations and two peoples. It is a relationship that has survived many presidencies and, of course, many reigns, and will no doubt continue to do so long into the future.’

Sources emphasised that the King and Queen have a ‘unique role to play in terms of building alliances, even in challenging circumstances’.

Pictured: King Charles III with US President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle on September 18, 2025

Pictured: King Charles III with US President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle on September 18, 2025

The monarch (pictured) expected to address the ¿challenging¿ nature of the Anglo-American relationship in an address to Congress

The monarch (pictured) expected to address the ‘challenging’ nature of the Anglo-American relationship in an address to Congress

The whole strategic objective of a State Visit, they stressed, was for the King to utilise and demonstrate the monarchy’s legendary brand of ‘soft power’ to cement even tricky relationships.

It has been suggested that the King’s address to a joint meeting of Congress, only the second time a British monarch has been invited to do so, following his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, in 1991, would be a chance to do just that.

An FCDO spokesman added: ‘So, yes, we are close allies, we do disagree on things, but that doesn’t detract from the value that both sides get from this relationship and have done over many decades.’

President Trump has branded the UK’s approach to the Iran conflict as ‘terrible’ and repeatedly ridiculed Sir Keir, dismissing him as ‘not Winston Churchill’.

He has also lambasted the depleted Royal Navy, denigrating Britain’s warships as ‘toys’.

The King is head of the armed forces in the UK, and there have been calls for him to raise the issue directly with President Trump when they meet.

King Charles’ State Visit will take place from April 27-30, taking in Washington DC, New York and Virginia.

A palace spokesman described it as an ‘opportunity to recognise the shared history of our two nations; the breadth of the economic, security and cultural relationship that has developed since then; and the deep people-to-people connections which unite communities.’

Charles, 77, and Camilla, 78, will be ‘informally welcomed’ to President Trump and the First Lady with a private tea, followed by a large party featuring guests from both the British and US communities.

The formal welcome to the White House will take place later, affording the King full military honours, similar to those previously received by President Trump in the UK.

Pictured left to right: Queen Camilla, King Charles, Donald Trump and Melania Trump at Windsort Castle in September

Pictured left to right: Queen Camilla, King Charles, Donald Trump and Melania Trump at Windsort Castle in September

The two men will undertake a private bilateral meeting at the US leader’s official residence, during which every ounce of the King’s life-long experience in international diplomacy will come to the fore.

Meanwhile, Queen Camilla will join First Lady Melania Trump for their own tete-a-tete.

Afterwards, watched by his wife, the King will give a carefully calibrated speech to Congress before the couple are hosted at a lavish State Dinner back at the White House.

Before leaving Washington, Their Majesties will lay a wreath and flowers in honour of the fallen, marking the military partnership between the UK and the US.

In New York, Charles and Camilla will undertake a series of engagements reflecting the modern relationship between the UK and the US, including the strong economic and cultural ties.

This will include a commemoration of those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terror attacks almost 25 years ago, meeting first responders and the families of victims.

The King will also visit a grassroots community organisation who help children affected by food insecurity through ‘urban, after-school farming’, as well as business and financial leaders.

Meanwhile, the Queen will attend a literary event, the highlight of which will be a celebration of Winnie the Pooh’s 100th birthday, as well as using her Queen’s Reading Room charity to bring together high-profile writers from both sides of the Atlantic.

The couple will conclude the New York leg of their visit at a reception to celebrate the work of the King’s Trust for disadvantaged young people.

Back in Washington, there will be an official farewell from the President and First Lady before the couple travel to Virginia, meeting residents, community organisations and Appalachian cultural groups at a ‘block party’ – the American version of a traditional British street party.

Their visit to Virginia will also include taking in one of America’s national parks, where the King will meet with indigenous communities, while the Queen will visit a farm to highlight America’s horse racing industry and its links with the UK.

Throughout her time in the US, it is understood that she will meet, as she normally does, with organisations working in the arena of domestic and sexual violence, as well as survivors, part of her wider public engagements.

These meetings happen regularly both at home and abroad, as Camilla has been a long-term advocate in the field.

But suggestions she could meet with Epstein survivors have been firmly quashed, amid concern that it could interfere with official police investigations in the UK, particularly involving the King’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

A Buckingham Palace source said: ‘There is no deviation from the guidance that we’ve previously issued, that it will not be possible during this State Visit for a meeting to take place of the kind that has been suggested.

‘We fully understand and appreciate the survivors’ position, but can only reiterate that our position is clear that anything that could potentially impact on ongoing police inquiries and assessments and any potential legal action or criminal trial that could result from that, would be to the detriment of the survivors themselves in their pursuit of justice.’

They also emphasised His Majesty’s ‘clear constitutional position’, adding: ‘Even though the risk may be small that a meeting or any public comments could impact on those inquiries, or the proper course of the law, that is a risk that we simply can’t take, for the best interest for the survivors themselves.’

After the US State Visit is concluded, the King will travel solo to Bermuda, Britain’s oldest Overseas Territory, where he remains head of state, for two days of engagements.

He will address the thorny issue of the transatlantic slave trade by viewing a museum exhibition dedicated to Bermuda’s history.

Guy Fieri Clarifies Connection with Tate Brothers Following UFC Event

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Guy Fieri Clarifies Connection with Tate Brothers Following UFC Event

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is attempting to cool things down after a recent public encounter sparked controversy. During the UFC 327 event at Miami’s Kaseya Center on April 11, Fieri found himself in the company of the contentious Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan.

A video surfaced on social media showing the renowned host of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” exchanging greetings with the Tate siblings, which quickly led to a flurry of online criticism. In response to the backlash, Fieri took to his social media platform on April 14 to address the situation and dispel any notions of association with the pair.

“I’ve seen all the comments regarding the photo from Saturday’s UFC event, and I’m truly upset,” Fieri posted on X. “I attended to enjoy the fights, and as I walked through the venue, the Tate brothers approached and greeted me, resulting in the brief interaction caught on video.”

The 58-year-old father, who shares sons Hunter, 29, and Ryder, 20, with his wife Lori Fieri, made it clear, “I was not aware of who they were or their reputation prior to that moment.”

The 58-year-old—dad to sons Hunter, 29, and Ryder, 20, with wife Lori Fieri—clarified, “I did not know them or about them before that moment.” 

Teacher’s Self-Inflicted Stabbing Sparks School Shutdown Hoax: Arrest Shocks Community

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Teacher’s Self-Inflicted Stabbing Sparks School Shutdown Hoax: Arrest Shocks Community

A Texas educator is facing legal trouble after allegedly staging a stabbing incident that led to a school lockdown.

Nicole Truelove, a teacher at Splendora High School, has been charged with tampering with evidence and making a false report to provoke an emergency response. These charges were announced during a press briefing by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and reported by Fox 26.

Currently, it remains unclear if the 53-year-old teacher has entered a plea, and efforts to contact her legal representation have been unsuccessful.

The incident unfolded on April 9 when a panic alarm was activated following claims that a student assaulted a teacher. This alarm triggered a campus lockdown and drew the attention of around 100 officers from various law enforcement agencies, according to a press release from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

During the lockdown, students were required to remain in their classrooms, as detailed in a statement from the Splendora Independent School District shared with Oxygen. Additionally, parents were notified to collect their children from the school.

However, after reviewing surveillance video, interviewing witnesses and collecting physical evidence, police determined Truelove’s injuries were self-inflicted and, per the press release, “the entire incident was a hoax.”

Truelove had scratch-like marks on her chest, according to a probable cause statement per KHOU, however, when a razor blade fell out from her shirt, she attempted to pick it up and conceal it.  

Truelove’s bond was set at $20,000 ($5,000 for the misdemeanor and $15,000 for the felony), per the news station. 

“What a waste of resources,” the judge said in the footage, adding that if Truelove is released, she must wear a GPS tracking monitor and stay away from all Splendora Independent School District properties. 

Truelove will next appear in court on May 6, a Montgomery County District Clerk spokesperson told Oxygen.

Police Investigate Katy Perry Following Ruby Rose’s Allegation of Misconduct

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Police Investigate Katy Perry Following Ruby Rose’s Allegation of Misconduct

Ruby Rose has officially filed a police report concerning her explosive allegations involving pop sensation Katy Perry. According to Rose, this legal step signifies a pivotal moment that now restricts her from discussing the case publicly.

The actress asserted that the alleged incident took place nearly two decades ago at the Spice Market nightclub located in Melbourne, Australia.

On the social media platform Threads, the 40-year-old shared that the police’s involvement now prevents her from making further public comments on the issue.

“Detectives from the Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team are looking into a historical sexual assault reported to have happened in Melbourne in 2010,” stated Acting Sergeant Paul Hogan from Victoria Police, as reported by The California Post. “Authorities have been informed that the incident occurred at a licensed venue in Melbourne’s Central Business District.”

Rose posted on Threads, “As of today, I have completed all my reports. This means I am no longer permitted to comment, repost, or publicly discuss any of these cases or the people involved.”

She added that the restriction may give her some emotional breathing room despite the public attention surrounding the claims.

“It’s going to look like I am ignoring everything from supportive messages, to other people’s experiences, but I’m not,” the “Orange Is the New Black” star said. “This is a standard request from the police and in many ways, quite the relief.”

Rose continued, “I can start the healing process now. And temporarily move forward. I love you all so much.”

The development comes after Rose made a series of allegations over the weekend, responding online to a Katy Perry clip involving Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance.

In a post on Threads, Rose wrote: “Katy Perry sexually assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a s— what she thinks.”

When pressed by a user for more details, she described a disturbing incident and also said she initially reframed it as a joke to cope.

“After it I threw up on her. I told the story publicly but changed it to be a ‘funny little drunk story’ because I didn’t know how else to handle it.”

She also alleged there were professional ties that kept her silent at the time.

“Later she agreed to help me get my US visa. So I kept it a secret. But I DID tell yall she wasn’t a good person. Instead I got attacked by… everyone.”

A representative for Perry strongly rejected the accusations, calling them completely untrue.

“The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous, reckless lies,” the statement read. “Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named.”

Rose also said the alleged incident happened when she was in her early 20s and claimed she is now 40, saying it has taken nearly two decades to speak out publicly.

“I was only in my early 20s. I’m now 40. It has taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly,” she wrote. “Though I am so grateful to have made it long enough to find my voice, it just shows how much of an impact trauma and sexual assault takes. Thank you for seeing me.”

She also commented on what she described as the difficulty of speaking about alleged women-on-women violence.

Rose further claimed she is not seeking to avoid legal consequences and even welcomed a lawsuit.

“[Katy] is more than welcome to sue me (she won’t, because it happened, I have photos and it was literally in public and witnessed by multiple people). Plus there is so much more that happened in the years leading up to her silly song she won’t want me discussing. The psychological manipulation was strong with that one,” she wrote.

Meanwhile, Perry appeared to respond indirectly on Instagram Stories by sharing a clip of her song “By the Grace of God” along with the message, “I love you.”

Lyrics from the 2013 album “Prism” track include: “It was not about me / Now I have to rise above / Let the universe call the bluff / Yeah the truth will set you free.”

As questions about Perry’s past behavior emerge, an old 2014 interview has resurfaced where Anna Kendrick is seen playfully describing a similar incident while appearing on Conan O’Brien’s late-night show.

Revitalize Your Stair-Climbing Strength with These 5 Walking Exercises for Those Over 55

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Revitalize Your Stair-Climbing Strength with These 5 Walking Exercises for Those Over 55

Stair climbing often highlights fitness deficiencies more quickly than most activities, especially for those aged 55 and older. When individuals in this age group start avoiding stairs or holding onto the handrail for dear life, it typically signals multiple underlying issues. As a seasoned personal trainer and fitness educator at TRAINFITNESS, I’ve been assisting older adults with their fitness for nearly four decades. Fortunately, there are a few simple exercises you can incorporate into your daily walks to significantly enhance your stair-climbing abilities—no gym equipment required. Here are the top five exercises I suggest.

Climbing stairs requires a combination of strength, power, balance, and cardiovascular health. If any of these components begin to wane, the task becomes more challenging. When several of these decline simultaneously, conquering stairs can seem nearly impossible.

After the age of 50, our leg strength tends to decrease by about 1% per year if not actively countered. While this decline might appear minor at first glance, it can accumulate significantly over five to ten years. The quadriceps, in particular, are highly impacted. These muscles are responsible for lifting your body weight with each step, so when they weaken, climbing stairs demands even more effort.

Why Stairs Get Harder After 55

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Stairs demand strength, power, balance, and cardiovascular fitness all at the same time. When any one of these systems starts to decline, the stairs become harder. When multiple systems decline together, stairs can feel impossible.

Our leg strength drops by around 1% per year after 50 if we’re not working against it. That might not sound like much, but over five or ten years, it adds up. The quadriceps are particularly affected. These muscles are what lift your body weight up each step, and when they weaken, every step requires more effort.

Power declines even faster than strength. Power is your ability to generate force quickly, and we lose it at roughly double the rate of strength. This is why getting up from a low chair becomes difficult and why pushing yourself up a step starts to feel like hard work.

Balance plays a bigger role than most people realize. Climbing stairs requires you to shift your entire body weight onto one leg while the other leg moves to the next step. If your balance is shaky, your brain compensates by slowing you down and making you grip the handrail. This creates a feedback loop; the less you challenge your balance, the worse it gets.

Cardiovascular fitness is the fourth piece. Even if your legs are strong enough, if your heart and lungs can’t deliver oxygen efficiently, you’ll be out of breath halfway up.

Most people don’t realize how much they’ve declined until the stairs force the issue. You start taking the lift more often, or you slow down and use the handrail without thinking about it. These small compensations mask the problem until one day you realize that stairs have become genuinely difficult.

Step-Ups on a Low Step

This is the single most effective movement for rebuilding the strength and power you need to climb stairs. It mimics the exact motion of stair climbing but in a controlled way that lets you focus on quality and gradually build up.

Muscles Trained: Quadriceps, glutes, calves

How to Do It:

  • Find a step that’s around 15-20cm high. A kerb works perfectly, or the bottom step of your stairs at home.
  • Stand facing the step with your feet hip-width apart.
  • Place your right foot fully on the step, making sure your entire foot is in contact with the surface.
  • Push through your right heel to lift your body up until your right leg is straight and your left foot is off the ground.
  • Step back down slowly and under control. That’s one rep.

Avoid These Mistakes:

  • Don’t push off with your back foot. All the work should come from your front leg.
  • Don’t lean forward too much. Keep your torso upright and drive through your heel.
  • Don’t rush the movement. Lower yourself back down slowly; the controlled descent builds as much strength as the push up.

Recommended Sets and Reps: 8-10 reps on each leg, twice a day. As you get stronger, increase to 12-15 reps or use a slightly higher step.

Form Tip: Make sure all the work comes from your front leg. If your back foot is helping push you up, you’re not getting the full benefit.

I worked with a client in her early 60s who had started avoiding the stairs in her house entirely. She was using step-ups on her bottom stair twice a day, 10 reps each leg. Within three weeks, she was climbing the full flight without stopping. Within six weeks, she wasn’t even thinking about it anymore.

Sit-to-Stand From a Dining Chair

This builds the power you need to push yourself up each stair step.

Muscles Trained: Quadriceps, glutes, core

How to Do It:

  • Sit in a standard dining chair with your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
  • Cross your arms over your chest or hold them out in front of you.
  • Lean forward slightly from your hips, then push through your heels to stand up without using your hands.
  • Sit back down slowly and under control.

Avoid These Mistakes:

  • Don’t rock forward to generate momentum.
  • Don’t use your hands to push off the chair or your thighs.
  • Don’t sit down too quickly. Control the descent.

Recommended Sets and Reps: 10 reps, 2-3 times per day. As it gets easier, slow down the sit-back-down phase to 3-4 seconds.

Form Tip: Slowing down the lowering phase makes this significantly harder and builds more strength.

One of my clients, in his late 50s, couldn’t get out of a low sofa without using his hands. After four weeks of sit-to-stands twice a day, he was standing up from any chair without thinking about it.

Calf Raises

Your calves push you off each step, and when they’re weak, stair climbing becomes exhausting.

Muscles Trained: Gastrocnemius, soleus (calf muscles)

How to Do It:

  • Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding onto a wall or sturdy surface for balance.
  • Rise up onto the balls of your feet as high as you can.
  • Hold for a second at the top, then lower back down slowly.

Avoid These Mistakes:

  • Don’t cut the range short. Rise as high as you can so your calf muscles are working hard.
  • Don’t bounce through the movement. Slow and controlled is what builds strength.

Recommended Sets and Reps: 12-15 reps, twice a day. Once this becomes easy, do them one leg at a time.

Form Tip: Get the full range of motion on every rep. If you’re not feeling your calves working hard, you’re probably not rising high enough.

Single-Leg Balance Holds

Balance is half the battle with stairs.

Muscles Trained: Ankle stabilizers, hip stabilizers, core

How to Do It:

  • Stand next to a wall or sturdy surface for safety.
  • Lift one foot slightly off the ground and hold the position for 20-30 seconds.
  • Switch legs.

Avoid These Mistakes:

  • Don’t shift your weight around constantly. Find a stable position and hold it.
  • Don’t hold your breath. Keep breathing normally throughout.

Recommended Sets and Reps: 20-30 seconds per leg, twice a day on each leg. As you improve, try it with your eyes closed or without holding onto anything.

Form Tip: Closing your eyes is a simple way to make this dramatically harder once the basic version feels easy.

I had a client in her mid-60s who was terrified of stairs because she felt unsteady. After two weeks of daily balance holds, her confidence improved noticeably, and she stopped gripping the handrail on every step.

Walking With an Exaggerated Knee Lift

 

This trains your hip flexors and quads to lift your leg higher, which is exactly what stair climbing demands.

Muscles Trained: Hip flexors, quadriceps

How to Do It:

  • During your normal daily walk, spend 2-3 minutes lifting your knees higher than usual with each step.
  • Aim to bring your knee up to hip height if possible.
  • You can break it into shorter bursts if needed.

Avoid These Mistakes:

  • Don’t lean back when you lift your knees. Keep your torso upright so the work stays in your hip flexors.
  • Don’t rush. Lift your knees deliberately and under control.

Recommended Sets and Reps: 2-3 minutes during your regular walk. Break into shorter bursts if needed.

Form Tip: Keep your torso upright throughout. Leaning back takes the work away from exactly the muscles you’re trying to train.

How Quickly You’ll Notice a Difference

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If you’re doing these movements daily, you’ll notice changes faster than you probably expect.

Within the first week, you’ll feel less fatigued during the day. Your legs won’t feel as heavy or tired. This is your nervous system getting better at activating your muscles; early strength gains happen in the brain, not the muscles.

By week two or three, you’ll notice that climbing a single flight of stairs doesn’t leave you as out of breath. You might still need the handrail, but you won’t be gripping it as tightly. Everyday movements like getting out of your car or standing up from a chair will feel easier.

By week four to six, most people can climb a full flight of stairs without stopping or needing the handrail for balance. You’ll still be aware that you’re working, but it won’t feel like a struggle.

By eight weeks, stairs should feel routine again. You won’t be thinking about them before you climb them, and you won’t be avoiding them when you have the option of a lift.

The timeline depends on how weak you’ve become and how consistently you practice. Daily practice is non-negotiable; doing these movements three times a week won’t get you there.

Nutrition, Sleep, and Habits That Speed Up Recovery

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The most important piece of the puzzle is getting enough protein. After the age of 50, the body gets worse at both digesting protein and turning it into muscle, so try to aim for an intake of 1.2-1.6 grams per kilo of bodyweight every day, broken up throughout the day with each meal. You don’t need protein shakes. You simply need enough from the meat, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, seeds, and pulses in your daily meals.

Sleep is where your muscles actually recover and build themselves. If you’re not sleeping well, you’re not going to see the results you should be from your workouts. Aim for seven to eight hours, and just like with workouts, quality is just as important as quantity.

Walking more is also helpful. The targeted exercises above should sit on top of a good level of general activity. If you’re able to do so, aim for 6,000-8,000 steps daily. This keeps your cardiovascular system working for you and supports recovery.

Something I’ve noticed people rarely think about is hydration. Not enough water is going to negatively impact both muscle function and recovery. You should be drinking enough so that your urine is a pale yellow color. If you’re not drinking water until you’re feeling thirsty, you’ve already missed the boat.

Finally, consistency will beat intensity every time. Doing these exercises correctly, day in, day out, will give you a better result than sporadic days of greater effort. The body adapts to regular and repeated stresses, so give it that stress on a regular basis and it will change in response.

Chicago Parents Unite: Innovative Gathering Counters Hyde Park Teen Trend

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Chicago Parents Unite: Innovative Gathering Counters Hyde Park Teen Trend

CHICAGO (WLS) — Residents and business owners in Hyde Park were on alert Tuesday evening, anticipating a rumored “teen takeover” that ultimately did not materialize.

The event was expected to kick off around 5:30 p.m., with law enforcement officers deployed across the area to keep an eye on various parts of the community. By 10 p.m., no incidents had been reported.

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“Having more people out can help de-escalate situations and potentially prevent some of the activities we’ve seen in the past,” said Hyde Park local Bennie Currie. “This is just the beginning of our efforts. With summer approaching, we aim to maintain this strategy.”

To counter the planned gathering, some business owners initiated their own community event, engaging with young people to dissuade them from participating in disruptive activities.

“Enjoy yourselves, come out and have fun, but don’t cause destruction,” advised Marquinn McDonald, a member of the 2nd District Community Council. “You can have a good time without damaging property. It’s often just a small group causing issues, so spread the message that such behavior isn’t welcome here.”

People started seeing social media posts last week that advertised a Hyde Park takeover planned for Tuesday. The flyer encouraged participants to bring their own beer and weed. But on Tuesday night, some concerned business owners encouraged adults to bring their own selves as a deterrent.

Trez Pugh has operated his Sip and Savor coffee shop in Hyde Park for the last 14 years. He cares about this community, and what he saw during last month’s teen takeover left him feeling more than frustrated.

“It was heartbreaking, to be honest, man. I mean, it was total chaos. It was no control, no law and order, and I just felt as though something needed to be done,” Pugh said.

SEE ALSO | 16-year-old girl arrested, cars vandalized as teen takeover descends on Hyde Park: VIDEO

At his shop, Pugh hosted a parent takeover in response.

“What we plan on doing is bringing awareness to the community. People need to know where their kids are, where their nephews or their cousins, when they out here, you know, wreaking havoc throughout the community and all that. It’s fun for them until it’s not,” Pugh said.

The parent takeover was an idea from businessman and philanthropist Early Walker, who is calling this an amber alert, if you will, for parents, with the mindset it takes a village to respond to problems like this.

“So, I’m calling for the village to come out and try to combat, you know, this whole teen trend era that we have going on. There’s no way in the world we should have a situation where kids are taking over our communities. They’re taking over our businesses. They’re damaging our property,. They’re damaging our communities,” Walker said.

READ MORE | Chicago City Council committee to take up measures on teen takeovers

Jason Hale fully supports the parent response. During the March 30 teen trend, kids ran across the top of cars, including his, causing $3,000 in damage, and his car is still in the shop. He hopes kids get the message that this kind of behavior has to stop.

“You really can’t tell them anything. You could tell them, ‘Do this, do that.’ It all comes up to their upbringing and how they were parented. If they never had accountability, and they weren’t raised right, and they weren’t raised with structure, then you telling them isn’t going to do anything,” Hale said. “I just think it’s completely out of control. It’s one thing to come and hang out, right? But it’s another thing to destroy people’s property, jump people, shooting people, all these different things. This is this is a problem. This is a crisis. And it bothers me that this is happening again, because now I’m worried about my wife’s car.”

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson posted a plea to parents on X, saying, “Parents, be aware of where your children are going this evening. DO NOT allow your children to attend one of these gatherings; they are dangerous and can often turn violent.”

A number of adults from Kenwood Academy were part of the adult group on Tuesday night.

“Hyde Park is an amazing area, and it’s not odd that people want to come and walk,” said Kenwood Academy High School Principal Karen Calloway. “There’s nothing wrong with that. We just want to make sure that everybody is safe.”

Some of them walked south from their initial location to meet with some of the teens who were in the neighborhood for the takeover.

“Let’s stand together. You know, if they’ve got 100 kids out here, we need to have 100 parents. If there’s 500 kids out here, we need to have 500 parents, right? Whatever it takes to combat this, and we don’t need it to be where it’s a police issue, because that’s when things go left, right?” Walker said.

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Historic Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks Conclude in D.C.: United Front Against Hezbollah

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Historic Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks Conclude in D.C.: United Front Against Hezbollah

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio referred to it as a “historic opportunity” as Israel and Lebanon initiated their first direct talks in over 40 years on Tuesday. The discussions, aimed at countering the influence of Iran-backed Hezbollah, have been met with cautious optimism as they could potentially pave the path to a lasting peace.

The meeting, which lasted around two hours, brought together Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese Ambassador Nada Hamadeh Moawad. This high-level engagement, facilitated by U.S. officials, marked the first direct dialogue since 1993, aiming to establish a formal negotiation pathway between the two nations.

Since Israel’s establishment in 1948, the two countries have technically been at war, making this meeting a major diplomatic milestone after decades without direct talks.

Following the discussions, Israel, Lebanon, and the United States released a joint statement highlighting “productive discussions” and agreeing to initiate direct negotiations “at a mutually agreed time and venue.” This sets the stage for a broader diplomatic endeavor that could potentially lead to a peace agreement.

Rubio emphasized that this initiative will be a gradual process, not a single event, expressing hope that the dialogues will create a foundation for a “permanent and lasting peace.”

Rubio cautioned the effort would unfold gradually, describing it as “a process, not an event,” while expressing hope the talks could establish a framework for a “permanent and lasting peace.”

The talks unfolded against an active conflict backdrop, with Hezbollah — an Iran-backed terrorist organization designated by the United States and others — launching attacks on Israel as the meeting began and triggering warning sirens in the north.

Israeli officials have made clear the talks will proceed alongside continued military operations against Hezbollah, maintaining pressure on the group while testing a diplomatic path forward.

Washington emphasized that any agreement to cease hostilities must be negotiated directly between Jerusalem and Beirut, rejecting efforts to link the track to separate U.S.-Iran negotiations and reiterating support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah’s continued attacks.

Israeli officials used the meeting to press for the disarmament of Hezbollah and the dismantling of its infrastructure, with the joint statement noting Israel’s commitment to eliminating “all non-state terror groups” in Lebanon while pursuing a “durable peace” through direct negotiations.

Lebanon, for its part, reiterated what officials described as an “urgent need” to fully implement the November 2024 ceasefire agreement, calling for a cessation of hostilities alongside measures to address the country’s worsening humanitarian crisis.

Lebanese officials have emphasized the crisis facing civilians, while U.S. and Israeli officials have pointed to Hezbollah’s continued entrenchment and attacks as a central driver of the instability.

Despite the differences in emphasis, Leiter struck an optimistic tone following the talks, telling reporters, “We discovered today that we are both on the same side of the equation,” adding that both countries are “united to liberate Lebanon from the occupying power dominated by Iran called Hezbollah.”

He described the meeting as laying out a “long-term vision” for clearly defined borders and eventual normalization, arguing that Hezbollah’s weakening — alongside broader pressure on Iran — has created a rare opening for diplomacy.

“This is not a pipe dream, it’s a reality,” Leiter said in separate remarks, adding that recent developments have created an opportunity to degrade Iran’s regional proxies and advance peace.

Officials indicated the talks could ultimately pave the way for normalization and potential expansion of the Abraham Accords framework, though they cautioned the process remains in its early stages.

The terror group has rejected the negotiations outright, with Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem opposing talks with Israel and warning of further escalation, underscoring the challenges facing the diplomatic track.

Rubio acknowledged the complexity, noting that decades of conflict and Hezbollah’s entrenched presence would not be resolved quickly, but insisted the current moment presents a rare opportunity to reset the trajectory.

“This is a historic gathering that we hope to build on,” Rubio said, adding that the goal is to ensure Israelis can live free from rocket attacks, while Lebanese citizens can achieve “peace, prosperity, and security.”

No date for a follow-up round has been announced, though officials indicated talks are expected to resume in the coming weeks as both sides consult their respective governments.

Joshua Klein is a reporter for Breitbart News. Email him at jklein@breitbart.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoshuaKlein.

Ex-UCLA Gynecologist Receives Prison Sentence for Sexual Assaults on Patients

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Ex-UCLA Gynecologist Receives Prison Sentence for Sexual Assaults on Patients

A former University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) physician has been sentenced to 11 years in prison on charges of sexually assaulting his patients while serving as an obstetrician-gynecologist at the institution.

James Heaps, aged 69, admitted guilt to 13 charges, as reported by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. These charges include six felony counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, five felony counts of sexual battery by fraud, and two felony counts of sexual exploitation of a patient.

During his 35-year tenure at UCLA, the university faced significant legal repercussions, paying nearly $700 million to resolve civil claims filed against him.

In addition to his prison sentence, Heaps will be mandated to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

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Heaps’ sentencing marks the conclusion of a lengthy legal battle that has profoundly impacted many of his former patients and the university community.

Heaps’s plea comes after an appeals court in California determined he was denied a fair trial in 2023 due to concerns that one juror did not speak enough English to adequately carry out their responsibilities.

At the time, his attorney, Leonard Levine, told The Associated Press that, “justice is slow, but it’s finally been done.”

“I believe it’s just a matter of time before he is totally exonerated,” he added.

Levine did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

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James Heaps’s former UCLA patients previously claimed the school ignored their complaints about him. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times, File)

Prosecutors, however, framed the outcome differently.

“Today marks the second time that we’re holding James Heaps responsible for the unconscionable crimes he committed while being entrusted with the safety of his patients,” Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said, according to the release.

“For years, Heaps exploited the sacred trust between a doctor and patient to prey on vulnerable victims during medical procedures. This sentence ensures that Heaps will finally be held accountable for the harm he inflicted under the guise of care. To the survivors: I hope today brings you closure knowing that the individual who violated your trust has been definitively brought to justice. To all survivors, please know that we believe you and we will fight for you.”

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

James Heaps wearing a coronavirus mask in a courtroom

Heaps’s prior 2023 conviction was overturned upon the discovery that one of the jurors did not speak adequate English. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via AP/Pool, File)

In 2023, the doctor’s former patients claimed he groped them, made suggestive comments, or conducted unnecessarily invasive exams at the college’s student health center, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, or in his campus office.

The women who filed lawsuits against Heaps claimed the school ignored their comments and allowed the abuse to continue.

Brittany Miller is a Breaking News Writer for Fox News Digital. Tips can be sent to brittany.miller@fox.com and @BrittMillerFox on X.
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