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Inset: Haleigh Knight. Background: A GoFundMe that Haleigh Knight’s victims say she launched to scam people with a phony cancer diagnosis (KLAS/YouTube).
A resident of Nevada has confessed to fabricating a pancreatic cancer diagnosis to garner sympathy and affection from those around her, including an authentic cancer survivor who unwittingly became her benefactor. The survivor refers to herself as the woman’s “chemo angel.”
“She’s a sociopath,” expressed Rachel Riedel, one of Haleigh Knight’s affected victims, during a conversation with local NBC station KSNV. Riedel criticized Knight, stating, “She will scam you if she can reach you.”
Hailing from Henderson, a city about 15 miles from Las Vegas, Knight recently admitted guilt to a felony theft charge. She acknowledged deceiving many individuals out of more than $20,000 between June 2023 and April 2024, as reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Knight confessed to collecting funds via GoFundMe and directly from victims to cover her expenses and purchase items for her children.
Legal documents examined by Law&Crime indicate that Knight’s sentencing is slated for June 24, with more victims continuing to surface with stories of her deception.
Among those deceived is Suzanne Duroy, a genuine breast cancer survivor, who shared with KSNV how she became Knight’s “chemo angel,” donating nearly $1,000 in cash and gifts, touched by the fabricated cancer tale.
“I felt heartbroken for her,” Duroy said. “I had a bilateral mastectomy, 33 radiation treatments, six chemotherapies, full hysterectomy, and I’m still currently taking medication for the cancer.”
Duroy is among several people who have come forward after Knight was charged in January to speak out about what happened. Court documents obtained by local CBS affiliate KLAS say Knight admitted to cops, in addition to prosecutors, that she orchestrated an elaborate cancer scheme to gain people’s cash and sympathy.
Prosecutors said text messages Knight sent to her victims showed her confessing to posing as different people and creating GoFundMe accounts to keep up her cancer act, KLAS reports. One victim, Cydney Fink, provided photos to local media showing Knight taking selfies with bandages on.
“She goes on apologizing to Cydney for what she’s done and then states she has no excuses, and she did what she did because her head feels messed up and like she’s two different people and she can’t control it,” court documents say about the text messages Knight sent. “Haleigh states she faked having cancer so that Cydney and her family along with Haleigh’s family would feel guilty and more inclined to love and be around her if she claimed she was sick.”
In the texts, Fink asked Knight how she pulled off her scheme, and she said “very very sneakily,” according to the court documents.
“I was following her updates on her GoFundMe because they were posting continuous updates on her treatment plan,” Riedel told KSNV.
“I feel so manipulated that she would just use me for information when I was here with my husband, crying because I felt so bad for her,” Duroy said, noting how she used to spend hours on the phone with Knight answering questions about cancer and what Duroy went through. “What she’s done to all these other women is absolutely terrible, because so many were her friends, and they would have helped her if she needed help.”
Under the terms of her plea deal, Knight has agreed to pay $19,787.12 in restitution, according to the Review-Journal. If the restitution is paid in full and she completes her probation and other court-imposed requirements, she can withdraw her felony plea and plead guilty to misdemeanor theft and receive credit for time served, per the Review-Journal.
A South Australia Police superintendent in charge of enforcing road safety has been fined after he used a mobile phone while riding a bike.
Shane Johnson, the Superintendent overseeing SA Police’s Traffic Services Branch, received a fine after capturing a selfie during a cycling session and uploading it to Strava, a popular app among athletes.
Johnson explained that the snapshot was taken as he was “cooling down” following an extensive 202-kilometer ride with companions on October 18. He was within 100 meters of his residence when he decided to take the picture.
The photo that led to the fine was obtained by the Adelaide Advertiser. (Adelaide Advertiser)
The image, obtained by the Adelaide Advertiser, shows the superintendent wearing a helmet and smiling while holding his phone for a selfie.
The photo was then uploaded to Strava, a GPS tracking platform widely used by cyclists and runners to document their activities.
According to South Australian regulations, cyclists must adhere to the same traffic laws as motorists, making the use of a mobile phone while biking a punishable offense.
Johnson acknowledged that using his phone while cycling was a “momentary lapse in judgement.”
Superintendent Shane Johnson has been issued with an expiation notice for using a mobile phone while riding a bicycle. (SA Police)
“I take full responsibility for my actions. I acknowledge I have done the wrong thing and accept the consequences,” Johnson added.
“No-one is immune from road traffic laws.
“Every road user needs to remain alert and aware of the rules when using mobile phones not just for their own safety, but that of other road users.”
The incident has been referred to the to SAPOL’s Ethical and Professional Standards Branch.
An internal conduct investigation remains ongoing.
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Warning: Spoilers for Episode 3 of “Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord,” titled “Whispers in the Unknown.”
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The series “Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord” has captivated audiences through its first four episodes by delving into the vendetta of Maul, formerly known as Darth Maul and portrayed by Sam Witwer. The storyline centers on his quest for revenge against the criminal overlords who turned their backs on him following the collapse of the Empire. Yet, the heart of the narrative lies in Maul’s intriguing bond with Devon Izara, played by Gideon Adlon, a young Jedi fleeing for her life.
Maul sees potential in Devon as a future apprentice and pursues her relentlessly. In Episode 3, Devon manages to swipe one half of Maul’s double-bladed lightsaber during her escape, showcasing her impressive combat skills. While her techniques might appear standard to some viewers, aficionados familiar with the various lightsaber combat forms will notice her expertise. Devon primarily employs Form III, also known as Soresu, the same defensive style that Obi-Wan Kenobi, Maul’s nemesis, was renowned for. Additionally, she occasionally shifts into Form IV, Ataru, reminiscent of Qui-Gon Jinn’s preferred style.
The series cleverly uses fight choreography to convey deeper storytelling elements, particularly fitting for a character like Maul, whose identity is closely intertwined with his lightsaber. As Maul’s presence grows in the Star Wars animated world, his iconic weapon remains a staple. “Maul — Shadow Lord” is rich with lightsaber Easter eggs and subtle nods designed to thrill dedicated fans.
Understanding the nuances of lightsaber combat enhances the enjoyment of Star Wars battles. Maul is known for his mastery of Form VII, a style marked by its aggressiveness and often associated with dark side practitioners, including Mace Windu, who famously utilized it against Palpatine. This form is a natural counter to Ataru, the aggressive form favored by many Jedi, including Qui-Gon Jinn. Maul’s victory over Qui-Gon in “The Phantom Menace” serves as a classic demonstration of this dynamic.
Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, and Maul’s lightsaber problem
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Lightsaber forms are a niche aspect of Star Wars, but if you know a few basics, there are a lot of interesting details in all the big Star Wars lightsaber fights. Maul traditionally uses Form VII, a hyper-aggressive style typically associated with dark side users (and also Mace Windu, including when he beats Palpatine). It’s generally seen as a natural match for Ataru, Qui-Gon Jinn’s form and a very common one among the Jedi, as it eclipses Ataru’s own aggressive approach. Maul’s defeat of Qui-Gon in “The Phantom Menace” is a great example.
Soresu, on the other hand, is generally seen as a better counter to Form VII. In “Star Wars Rebels,” when Obi-Wan finally kills Maul in their final duel on Tatooine, he first adopts his famous Form III pose, then shifts into Qui-Gon’s Form IV stance, effectively goading Maul into launching the same sort of attack he used to defeat Qui-Gon. Maul falls for the trap, and Obi-Wan counters.
Throughout Episode 3 of “Maul — Shadow Lord,” Devon repeatedly enters and re-enters variants of that core Soresu pose. Form III is much more defensive in nature, and since she is cornered and afraid, this makes sense, especially if it’s the form she was trained in. But when Maul pushes her emotionally, we see her slide into Ataru, either adopting the Qui-Gon pose, or engaging in some more aggressive acrobatics. Given Maul’s historic dominance over Ataru, it would make sense for him to push her in that direction. But when he finally confronts her at the end of Episode 3 for a proper duel, he doesn’t use much Form VII at all.
Maul is manipulating Devon through his choice of lightsaber form
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Form VII, Maul’s typical preference, is strong against Ataru, but weaker against Soresu. But that’s only relevant if you’re trying to win a fight. In “Shadow Lord,” Maul is uninterested in beating Devon. He wants to push her to her limits and decide on her own that the Jedi restraint she’s been trained in is actually a weakness she needs to shed.
When he faces her at the end of Episode 3, he only uses a single blade, as she wields his other. And notably, he fights one-handed, his off-hand fixed behind his back — a dueling style that seems to be a variant of Form II, Masashi. Most commonly associated with Count Dooku, it’s demonstrated to be strong against Form III, but substantially weaker against Ataru.
The read? Maul wants Devon to win, but he also wants her to use the most aggressive style in her repertoire to do it. By adopting Masashi instead of his usual Form VII, he dismantles her safe, defensive Soresu and pushes her into Ataru to gain an advantage. He creates a situation where she is rewarded for her aggression, which is exactly what he wants. How much of this is intentional? It’s kind of hard to tell. What’s certain is that the fights in “Maul — Shadow Lord” were crafted with a lot of intention, providing some of the most exciting lightsaber action we’ve seen in a while.
Erika Kirk opted out of attending a Turning Point USA gathering on Tuesday, citing ‘threats’ as her reason, shared Vice President JD Vance.
The planned interview with Vance at the University of Georgia formed part of the nonprofit’s initiative to energize young conservative voters before the midterm elections.
Vance mentioned that Erika had discussed the threats with him in advance. In the end, she chose to skip the rally.
“I have a lot of respect for Erika, and I understand she received some threats,” Vance remarked during the event. “Just two hours prior, I was concerned we might need to cancel the event because Erika was very anxious about attending.”
Following consultations with the Secret Service, Vance proceeded with the event in Erika’s absence.
No further information about the threats have been released. The Daily Mail approached the White House for comment.
On September 10, Erika’s husband, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated at Utah Valley University while conversing with students. She succeeded her husband as the CEO of Turning Point USA shortly after his death.
For many on the right, Erika has become a figure to rally around because of the tragic and brutally public way her husband died. Others have nitpicked various appearances of hers, claiming that she doesn’t look sad or grieves in a performative manner.
Erika Kirk decided not to show up at Turning Point USA’s latest tour stop at the University of Georgia due to unknown ‘threats’, according to Vice President JD Vance, the headliner at the event
Pictured: Vance on stage at the event on Tuesday. He is sitting opposite Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet
Vance shut down those criticisms while being interviewed by Andrew Kolvet, a Turning Point USA spokesperson.
‘I was holding her hand, my wife was hugging her while we loaded Charlie’s body onto Air Force Two and said the Lord’s Prayer,’ he said. ‘The people telling you that Erika wasn’t grieving her husband are full of s***.’
He didn’t specifically address criticisms from Candace Owens and others that Erika is hungry for fame and tone deaf, pointing to things like Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, which at times sounded like a political rally and featured pyrotechnics on stage.
Owens has also pushed debunked conspiracy theories such as claiming that Erika removed her wedding picture from her set, suggesting she did so out of malice.
A Turning Point USA spokesperson told Newsweek at the time that ‘Erika moved it to a lower shelf when her daughter asked to see it so she could hold and look at the photo. It’s still on the studio shelf, just lower down where her daughter can look at it whenever she’s in there with her mom.’
Owens also said that Turning Point USA’s alternate halftime show for the Super Bowl faked the amount of views it got to make it appear successful in the wake of Bad Bunny’s highly watched performance.
Vance said that everything Erika has done as the new leader of the organization has been with the aim of ‘trying to make sure that Charlie’s legacy doesn’t die’.
Charlie Kirk is pictured at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, shortly before he was fatally shot in front of a crowd of hundreds of students
The conversation at the event on Tuesday eventually moved on to foreign policy, with Vance defending President Donald Trump’s war in Iran.
Later on, while discussing Trump’s recent feud with Pope Leo, a man in the audience began shouting ‘Jesus doesn’t support genocide’, to which Vance agreed with him.
‘I agree. Jesus Christ certainly does not support genocide, whoever yelled that out from the dark… I think that’s pretty easy,’ he said.
Then the man could be heard saying there is a genocide in Gaza and that Israel is ‘killing children’.
Israel has conducted large-scale strikes on the Gaza Strip since Hamas attacked the country on October 7, 2023, killing about 1,200 Israeli civilians and taking dozens of hostages.
The audience universally booed the heckler almost as soon as he mentioned Gaza.
In response, Vance pointed to the ceasefire he and Trump negotiated in Gaza that took effect on October 10, 2025.
‘If you want, sir, to complain about what happened in Gaza, why don’t you complain about Joe Biden and the last administration. We’re the administration that solved that problem,’ he said.
Despite the ceasefire, Israel has continued to bomb the Gaza Strip for the last six months.
Most recently, the Israel Defense Forces killed an Al Jazeera reporter they claimed was a member of Hamas. The killing has been condemned by the Committee to Protect Journalists.
A British mother has been sentenced to prison following a reckless driving incident that resulted in injuries to several teenagers.
Faye Dawson, aged 50, faces a 14-month prison term and a driving ban lasting nearly five years. This comes after her guilty plea to charges of dangerous driving, as reported by Staffordshire Police in a statement issued on April 9.
The incident occurred on March 7, 2025, when Dawson drove her Vauxhall Corsa at 80 miles per hour—exceeding the speed limit by 20 mph—on the wrong side of a road in Cheadle, England. This reckless decision led to a crash involving just her vehicle, according to law enforcement officials.
At the time of the crash, Dawson had five teenage passengers in the car, four of whom sustained injuries. One of the teenagers suffered a fractured spine and required hospitalization, as detailed by UK’s LBC.
Police released dashcam footage capturing the moments preceding the accident, which has been circulated by LBC, The Independent, and The Daily Mail. The videos reveal Dawson repeating, “I need it, I need it,” while her young passengers screamed in fear, pleading with her to slow down.
Earlier in the drive, Dawson proclaimed, “I’m a rally car driver and a b—h … You get in here with your life,” and, per the footage, “If you die right now, I’ve got no f–king consequence.”
“I’m not a safe driver … Right now, I’m alcohol and [have had] a smoke,” she later added, “so [I’m] even more f–king dangerous.”
Dawson also told the teens in the car, “Are you buckled in? Because if you die, I am not responsible for you,” according to LBC and The Daily Mail, citing the dashcam footage.
In a victim statement, the teen who suffered the spinal fracture said, “I thought I was going to die,” per LBC and Stoke-on-Trent Live. “I had to have time off school to recover. I feel very anxious in vehicles. I have nightmares and flashbacks. I had to live with back pain for six months.”
Meanwhile, Staffordshire Police constable Luke Randall called her actions “reckless and selfish,” in a statement, “and this custodial sentence reflects that.”
During the sentencing, Dawson’s attorney reportedly told the court that the mother has no interest in getting behind the wheel in the future.
“She will never drive again, such is the traumatic effect of what took place,” he said, according to The Daily Mail and The Sun. “She feels genuine remorse and empathy with the people in the car that night.”
Eric Swalwell, once celebrated as a rising star within the Democratic Party, now faces serious allegations that cast a shadow over his 13-year congressional career. Known for his rapid ascent to influential roles in Washington, Swalwell benefited from the support of powerful figures, such as Nancy Pelosi, which helped him secure key committee appointments and establish himself as a vocal critic of the Trump administration.
However, Swalwell’s promising career has taken a dramatic turn. He is now confronted with accusations from five women alleging sexual misconduct, including inappropriate behavior like sending explicit photos and unwanted physical contact. Among these allegations, two women have accused him of rape, with one of the claims suggesting that Swalwell drugged and assaulted a model in a hotel room in 2018.
Swalwell has labeled these charges as “false” and has vowed to contest them. Despite his assertions, the repercussions have been swift. Following the mounting pressure and as political allies began to withdraw their support, Swalwell decided to suspend his gubernatorial campaign on Sunday and subsequently resigned from Congress on Tuesday.
One of the critical voices urging Swalwell to step down was former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She was among the first to advise him to exit the race, emphasizing that addressing these allegations would be more appropriately handled outside the context of a gubernatorial campaign.
One of those crucial allies was former House Speaker Pelosi, who was one of the first political figures to tell Swalwell to drop out, saying the handling of accusations was “best done outside of a gubernatorial campaign.”
Questions are swirling, however, over whether the disgraced congressman’s friends and allies were unaware of Swalwell’s alleged actions despite knowing him for so long.
Pelosi, a powerhouse in California politics, plucked out Swalwell for many plum spots when she was speaker.
In 2014, Pelosi put a relatively new Swalwell on the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee, which shapes key policies for House Democrats and are de facto members of senior leadership. She then described him as “an energetic and forward-looking leader who will bring fresh ideas and perspectives.”
Then in 2016, as minority leader, she elevated him further on the steering committee, making him vice-chair.
Pelosi was warned about potential concerns around Swalwell. In 2020, a briefing by the FBI flagged connections between Swalwell and a suspected Chinese spy. Still, Pelosi said then that “I don’t have any concern about Mr. Swalwell.”
Then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) urged Pelosi to remove Swalwell from the House Intelligence Committee after the briefing. Pelosi didn’t heed those warnings, and in 2021, she re-appointed Swalwell to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
He was also serving on the intelligence committee and House Judiciary Committee under Pelosi’s leadership.
One of her more prominent decisions involving Swalwell was making him the manager in President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial in 2021. That allowed him to burnish an anti-Trump reputation, which later buoyed his gubernatorial campaign this year.
Despite all those connections, Pelosi at a Monday event denied knowing any of Swalwell’s alleged pursuits of women.
“I had none whatsoever,” Pelosi said.
She called the resignation “a smart decision” but didn’t directly answer if she told Swalwell to also resign from Congress.
“I think that was his decision,” she responded. “That’s the right thing to do, yes, not to subject members to have to take a vote on something like that, and not to subject your family.”
Looking to tighten your waistline? A common misconception is that performing more crunches will lead to a firmer midsection. Many people have given this a try, doing countless repetitions and feeling a slight burn, only to find that it doesn’t significantly transform their waist, particularly after the age of 60. While crunches may make you feel as though you’ve worked out, they often fail to deliver the visible results you’re seeking.
Instead, exercises that engage your core while moving the rest of your body tend to be more effective. These movements activate more muscles, elevate your heart rate, and require your core to remain engaged throughout. This holistic approach is what truly helps in achieving a noticeably firmer waist.
Incorporating these exercises into your morning routine can be particularly beneficial. It sets a positive tone for the day and doesn’t require a lengthy or complex workout. A few deliberate, well-executed moves can awaken your body and activate your core early on. Maintaining this consistency allows your midsection to become more naturally engaged, ultimately leading to visible improvements over time.
What I’ve seen work better, more often than not, is shifting toward exercises that engage your core while the rest of your body moves. That’s where things start to change. You’re not just isolating one small area; you’re getting more muscle involved, your heart rate comes up a bit, and your core has to stay engaged the entire time. That combination is what helps tighten things up in a more noticeable way.
Mornings are a great time to build this in because it sets the tone for the rest of your day. You don’t need a long routine or anything complicated. Just a few well-executed movements that wake your body up and get your core doing its job early. When you stay consistent with that, you’ll start to feel your midsection engage more naturally, and that’s when you begin to see the difference.
Standing Side Bend (Light Weight or Bodyweight)
Standing side bends are a great way to bring your obliques into the mix early without overcomplicating things. When you slow the movement down and stay in control, you can feel your side core working through the entire range. Most people go too fast or lean too far, but dialing it in makes a big difference.
Muscles Trained: Obliques and core stabilizers
How to Do It:
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Hold a lightweight in one hand or keep your hands at your sides.
Slowly bend to one side.
Keep your hips steady as you move.
Return to the starting position with control.
Alternate sides.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 2 to 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps per side. Rest for 30 to 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Bodyweight side bend, offset hold, slow tempo bend
Form Tip: Think about shortening the space between your ribcage and hip.
Marching in Place with Core Focus
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Marching in place is one of the easiest ways to wake up your core first thing in the morning. Each time you lift a knee, your core has to stabilize to keep you from shifting. When you slow it down and stay tall, it hits more than you’d expect.
Muscles Trained: Core stabilizers, hip flexors, and lower abs
How to Do It:
Stand tall with your hands at your sides.
Lift one knee up toward hip height.
Lower it back down with control.
Alternate legs in a steady rhythm.
Keep your posture tall throughout.
Continue for the full set.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 2 to 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps per leg. Rest for 30 to 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Weighted march, slow march, hold and march
Form Tip: Avoid leaning back as you lift your knee.
Standing Rotation (Band or Bodyweight)
Standing rotations help loosen things up while getting your core to work through a range that is often ignored. Keeping the movement controlled lets your obliques actually do the work instead of just swinging through it.
Muscles Trained: Obliques, core stabilizers, and shoulders
How to Do It:
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Hold a light band or keep your hands together in front of you.
Rotate your torso to one side.
Keep your hips facing forward.
Return to the center with control.
Alternate sides.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 2 to 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps per side. Rest for 30 to 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Banded rotation, slow tempo rotation, pause rotation
Form Tip: Rotate through your torso, not just your arms.
Step-Back Lunges
Step-back lunges bring your lower body into the mix while your core works to keep everything steady. Stepping back gives you more control and usually feels better on the joints, especially first thing in the morning.
Muscles Trained: Glutes, quads, hamstrings, and core
How to Do It:
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
Step one foot back into a lunge.
Lower your back knee toward the ground.
Keep your front knee stacked over your ankle.
Push through your front foot to return to standing.
Alternate legs.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 2 to 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps per leg. Rest for 45 to 60 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Bodyweight lunge, weighted lunge, slow tempo lunge
Form Tip: Stay tall and avoid leaning forward.
Plank with Shoulder Taps
Planks with shoulder taps clean things up a bit compared to just holding a plank. Instead of sitting there waiting for time to pass, you’re forcing your core to stay engaged while your body shifts side to side. That added movement is where it starts to feel different. You’ll notice pretty quickly if your hips start moving around, which is a good sign your core needs to step in and do more.
Muscles Trained: Core stabilizers, shoulders, and obliques
How to Do It:
Start in a high plank position with your hands under your shoulders.
Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
Lift one hand and tap the opposite shoulder.
Place your hand back down with control.
Alternate sides with each tap.
Keep your hips as steady as possible throughout.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 2 to 3 sets of 10 to 12 taps per side. Rest for 30 to 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Knee plank taps, slow tempo taps, pause taps
Form Tip: If your hips start rocking, slow it down and tighten your core before continuing.
The Best Tips for Firming Your Waist After 60
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This is the part where most people either try to do too much or start bouncing between different routines. What tends to work better is keeping things simple and sticking with it long enough to actually see progress. Rather than a long list of exercises or a full morning workout to firm up your waist, a few solid movements, done well and consistently, will take you a lot further. I’ve seen people make more progress in 10 minutes a day than in workouts they do only once or twice a week. The key is making sure your core is actually working during those movements, not just going through the motions. When you start to feel that engagement carry over into the rest of your day, that’s when things really start to change.
Keep it consistent: A short routine you’ll actually stick with will always beat something more intense that you skip.
Slow your reps down: The more control you have, the more your core has to stay engaged.
Stay on your feet: Standing exercises tend to carry over better into daily movement.
Use more than one direction: Side-to-side and rotational work help bring your waist in more effectively.
Focus on how it feels: If you’re not feeling your core, adjust the movement instead of just pushing through it.
Keep moving throughout the day: Even light activity helps reinforce what you’re building in the morning.
A significant development has emerged in Buchanan County, Virginia, as a murder charge against a local man has been dismissed following new revelations in medical evidence. The county’s commonwealth attorney shared this update, shedding light on a case that has seen its trajectory altered by changing forensic conclusions.
Logan Boyd, who faced serious allegations connected to the tragic passing of his child, now finds the murder charge against him withdrawn. Commonwealth’s Attorney Nikki Stiltner explained that the case initially relied heavily on autopsy results, which pointed to dangerously high levels of cocaine and codeine in the child’s system. This evidence had set the stage for pursuing a felony murder charge.
However, as the investigation unfolded, additional medical insights prompted a reevaluation. The Medical Examiner, upon further review, concluded that it could no longer be stated with reasonable medical certainty that cocaine played a role in the cause of death. This pivotal update in the medical analysis necessitated a legal reassessment of the case.
Stiltner emphasized that the prosecution’s duty is to pursue charges that can withstand the rigorous standard of being proven beyond a reasonable doubt. With the shift in critical evidence, the legal team was compelled to discontinue the felony murder charge. “Prosecutors are bound to adjust their course in the face of evolving evidence,” she remarked, highlighting the legal obligation to act in accordance with the most accurate information available.
“Prosecutors are bound to proceed only on charges that can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and when critical evidence changes, we must adjust accordingly.”
According to the release, Boyd entered pleas of no contest to child abuse and possession of cocaine and admitted that he used cocaine while responsible for the care of his child.
Boyd will be on supervised probation for two years and will be required to complete substance abuse treatment and counseling, according to the release.
“This is not a dismissal. This is a structured resolution that ensures accountability, supervision, and intervention, while remaining grounded in what the evidence can support in court,” the release stated. “Sometimes justice is not simple, and it does not always look the way people expect – but it must be based on the evidence and the law.”
If Boyd violates any of the conditions, the court may enter a finding of guilt and impose sentencing, according to the release.
Megyn Kelly is expanding her podcast offerings with the addition of three new shows, as exclusively unveiled by the Daily Mail.
These upcoming shows are centered around the theme of crime and will be hosted by either legal experts or former law enforcement officers, according to the conservative commentator’s announcement on Monday.
The flagship program of this new lineup, titled “The MK True Crime Show,” is set to air twice a week, providing listeners with a deep dive into crime-related topics.
Accompanying this are “In The Well,” hosted by Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy, and “Positively Legal,” featuring hosts Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor. These shows promise a consistent flow of expert analysis and engaging guest interviews.
Listeners can also expect comprehensive trial coverage, insightful analysis, and detailed investigations, as Kelly, at the age of 55, continues to enhance her podcast content.
‘As a former lawyer who has covered legal and true crime stories for decades, going back to my time just starting at Fox News, I’m thrilled to expand our legal coverage with MK True Crime on the MK Media podcast network,’ she said of the new push.
‘Some of these hosts have been a part of Kelly’s Court segments since the beginning, while others have become new friends through The Megyn Kelly Show.
‘But all bring true expertise and will deliver unique, fun coverage of the biggest legal stories in the news.’
The shows all center around crime and feature either lawyers or former law enforcement as hosts, Megyn Kelly exclusively told the Daily Mail this week
The MK True Crime Show will be become the slate’s two-day-a-week flagship, Kelly said
The MK True Crime Show will be manned by former assistant district attorney Phil Holloway and Ashleigh Merchant, a well-known Atlanta defense attorney who stomped out her state’s attempted election racketeering case against Donald Trump in 2024.
Dave Aronberg, a Florida attorney who prosecuted Tiger Woods for DUI in 2017, will also host, Kelly said.
The trio will provide viewers with the latest legal and true crime news and live trial coverage.
Interviews with newsmakers from across the industry and looks at the country’s biggest cases are also in the cards, according to Kelly.
Additional contributors and content will be announced soon, she said.
In The Well, with Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy, is the block’s more in-depth dive into the country’s biggest cases.
The former defense lawyer and prosecutor once faced off in California’s courts as adversaries but now team up to walk audiences through the most complex cases via guest interviews and constant expert analysis, Kelly explained.
The Well is a reference to the area of a courtroom that the public is not allowed in, she said.
California jurists Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy will host a new show for Kelly’s podcast company, MK Media
Ashleish Merchant, an accomplished Atlanta defense attorney who stomped out her state’s attempted election racketeering case against Donald Trump in 2024, will aslo host
Former Miami prosecutor Mark Eiglarsh, former assistant district attorney Phil Holloway and Merchant on The Megyn Kelly Show in November
Positively Legal, with Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor, meanwhile, is hosted by two accomplished lawyers and cable news veterans.
Both were featured guests on Kelly’s Court back when it was just a Fox News segment in the 2000s.
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The contentious closure of a safety net hospital in Oak Park last month is set to escalate into a legal battle, as the matter heads to court.
Amidst ongoing accusations between the hospital’s property owner and the operations CEO, documents indicate that a judge from the Cook County Circuit Court will likely intervene to resolve the conflict.
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West Suburban Medical Center, which previously catered to nearly 100,000 patients annually and provided employment for hundreds, unexpectedly ceased operations two weeks ago.
State records identify two private entities as the hospital’s owners: Reddy Rathnakar Patlola, the property owner, and Manoj Prasad, the operations CEO.
Patlola owns RAMCO Healthcare Holdings, while Prasad holds a majority stake in Resilience Healthcare, the company responsible for managing West Suburban Medical Center, Weiss Memorial Hospital, and the River Forest Medical Campus.
Weiss Memorial Hospital closed its doors last summer, and offices at the River Forest Medical Campus closed the same day as West Suburban Medical Center on March 25.
Prasad blamed the hospital’s billing system for lost revenue, an allegation that the billing company has strongly denied.
As the ABC7 I-Team reported on Monday, Prasad was served an eviction notice last week by the property owner, which stated Resilience Healthcare had five days to pay $10.2 million for use of the property.
But on Tuesday, Resilience Healthcare filed a complaint in court, accusing the property owner of “sabotage” and attempting to force out hospital management to protect his own financial gain.
The complaint says the eviction notices served are “baseless,” given a specific provision in the signed lease for the hospitals, stating, “under no circumstances, including an Event of Default, shall Landlord have the right to unilaterally terminate the Lease.”
The complaint also notes an I-Team report that revealed in February the property owner, along with state officials and former hospital executives, met to discuss a plan to oust Prasad and Resilience Healthcare, given the hospital’s dire financial situation.
Resilience Healthcare is now asking the court to issue a declaratory judgment in favor of Prasad’s management.
“Faced with Patlola’s and Ramco’s continued malfeasance and its improper threat to evict them,” the complaint reads, “Weiss Memorial and West Suburban were forced to file the instant action to protect their rights and their ability to eventually reopen and serve the communities that need their assistance.”
Through a spokesperson, Prasad told the I-Team by email his focus remains on reopening the closed hospital.
“Today’s filing shows that Mr. Patlola signed a lease that explicitly prevents him from doing what he is now attempting to do,” Prasad said. “Our focus remains on reopening this hospital for the community that depends on it.”
A spokesperson for RAMCO and Patlola said he had no comment on Tuesday’s court filing, and a hearing date before a circuit court judge has been set for June 15.
Illinois’ 8th District state Rep. La Shawn Ford told the I-Team on Monday that several state agencies are probing the finances of West Suburban Medical Center leading up to its closure.
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services previously told the I-Team that Resilience Healthcare owes taxpayers at least $30 million in loans that were paid since 2023.
