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NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
Indian-Origin Medical Worker Arrested In US For Sexually Exploiting Children
Washington: An Indian origin man has been arrested in the United States' Phoenix over suspicion of sexually abusing minors. The police action against 31-year-old Jaydeep Patel, a former behavioural health technician at Phoenix Children's Hospital, came after more than 1,200 photos and videos of child porn were found on his electronic devices, according to local media reports. Patel was arrested on July 17 and charged with nine counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, with each count being a class two felony, an AZCentral report said. Such felonies reportedly carry a prison sentence of three to 12 and a half years for first-time offenders who are convicted. The case came to light in 2024, after police received a series of tips online regarding a social media profile that possessed Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM). The tips reportedly came from an Internet Service Provider that is "known for instant messaging on mobile profiles to include chat exchanges and the sharing of images and videos," Fox 10 reported. During the probe, police reportedly served a search warrant at Patel's home and on multiple social media accounts tied to his cellphone number. They found several transcripts of explicit messages that the accused allegedly sent, the contents of which were graphic. In some of the chat logs, the accused "openly [requested] child sexual abuse materials for his personal sexual gratification," court documents showed. Police also found explicit images and videos of minors, in some of which Patel's home or body was also allegedly visible. In nine video files recovered from his social media account, young, grade-school-aged girls were seen either exposing themselves or engaging in sexual conduct, according to documents. On July 21, Phoenix Children's Hospital issued a statement regarding the incident, claiming Patel had cleared all the standard background checks at the time of hiring. "The safety of our patients and their families is our top priority. In accordance with our policies, we conduct thorough background checks during the pre-employment screening process and at regular intervals for current employees. This individual is no longer employed with us, and we are in full cooperation with law enforcement officials," the statement read. A judge has reportedly set a cash-only appearance bond of $100,000 for Patel. Should he make bond, he would be subjected to a number of restrictions, including electronic monitoring, curfew restrictions, and a no-exceptions ban on contacting minors. The next hearing in his case is scheduled for July 28.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
American Airlines Cancels Hundreds of Flights for August
Some American Airlines passengers might see changes at the airport, as the airline canceled some routes for August. The airline has been canceling hundreds of flights out of O'Hare Airport in Chicago, according to AZ Central. American Airlines' routes were crunched by a site called Cirium, which found that "more than 80 routes out of O'Hare will operate with fewer flights and/or fewer seats starting in August," AZ Central reported. The route between O'Hare and Phoenix was especially affected, with 30 fewer flights, according to AZ Central. American "canceled about 800 flights scheduled for August between Chicago O'Hare and other airports, representing a loss of about 76,000 seats," AZ Central reported, citing the Cirium data. American Airlines Offers Context However, the airline touts the number of daily flights it still offers. "American has not made any recent adjustments to its flight schedules for August. We are proud to offer up to 6,700 daily flights, more than any other airline, to help connect travelers to their next vacation before the summer season starts to wind down," the airline told Men's Journal in an email on July 23. The key word in American Airlines' statement is "recent." In May, the airline cut at least 70 routes, with the changes going into effect in August. However, the airline offers some context. "American's approach to network and schedule planning is consistent with industry practices. A placeholder schedule is published 331 days in advance and then adjustments are made closer in based on the schedule we intend to operate," a spokesperson for American Airlines told Men's Journal. "We publish our final schedule approximately 100 days in advance. American is proud to offer customers the largest network of any U.S. airline, with up to 6,700 daily departures," the airline noted. "In August: American offers up to nine flights per day between PHX and ORD, twice as many as our closest competitor who offers only four daily flights on that route." They continued, "We also want to emphasize that there is no customer impact as a result of these changes as the changes were made several months prior. This year alone we've added more than 20 new routes from Chicago including the only nonstop from Chicago to Naples, Italy (NAP) – the gateway to Italy's picturesque Amalfi coast – and have added new flights to Spain and more flights to popular destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America (including recent additions of Mexico City and Queretaro)." The most affected cities were "Detroit, Newark, Phoenix, Cleveland and Albuquerque," AZ Central reported. All the same, American will operate 16.5% more weekly flights out of Chicago-O'Hare in August. It's an aviation trend. According to Travel and Tour World, other airlines have also announced "drastic reductions" to their flights and routes starting in August. United, JetBlue, and Avelo were the airlines listed. "These adjustments come as a result of shifting demand patterns, economic pressures, and operational constraints," the site reported. Cirium also analyzes airlines for their on-time percentages. Aeromexico performed best in that review. "Mexico's flag carrier topped the global category, followed by Saudia, and Delta Air Lines," Cirium Airlines Cancels Hundreds of Flights for August first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 23, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mercury's Satou Sabally calls latest CBA offer from WNBA a ‘slap in the face' amid latest expansion push
Negotiations between the WNBA and the players association don't appear to be going well. 'We got a proposal from the league, which was honestly a slap in the face,' Phoenix Mercury forward and team union rep Satou Sabally said on Tuesday, via AZ Central's Jeff Metcalfe. While specifics of that proposal aren't known, Sabally's comments aren't a great sign whatsoever — especially with the threat of a lockout coming in the very near future. Advertisement The league and the WNBPA have been in negotiations regarding a new collective bargaining agreement, which is set to expire in 2027. WNBA players announced last year that they are going to opt out of that deal early, but they are playing this season under its current rules. That could lead to a lockout in 2026. There are several key issues that the two sides are working on, most notably the low salaries and benefits players receive. Players have frequently had to supplement their salaries with sponsorship deals and playing in other leagues internationally during the WNBA offseason each year. The WNBA is as popular as ever, which is only adding to the CBA negotiation. The last game of the WNBA Finals last season, for example, saw a 142% increase in ratings over the same game the year prior — and it didn't even feature Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who has quickly become one of the biggest faces in the league in just her second season. The WNBA reached $2.2 billion in television deals last summer, too. Advertisement Sabally's comments Tuesday came amid the latest announcement of expansion in the league. The WNBA revealed on Monday that there will be three new teams — in Detroit, Cleveland and Philadelphia — by the end of the decade. That would bring the total number of teams up to 18. While Sabally said she was excited about the expansion news, she made it clear that she doesn't think that's where the biggest focus should be. Instead, she joined calls for expanded rosters and resources for the people who are in the league right now.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mercury's Satou Sabally calls latest CBA offer from WNBA a ‘slap in the face' amid latest expansion push
Negotiations between the WNBA and the players association don't appear to be going well. 'We got a proposal from the league, which was honestly a slap in the face,' Phoenix Mercury forward and team union rep Satou Sabally said on Tuesday, via AZ Central's Jeff Metcalfe. While specifics of that proposal aren't known, Sabally's comments aren't a great sign whatsoever — especially with the threat of a lockout coming in the very near future. Advertisement The league and the WNBPA have been in negotiations regarding a new collective bargaining agreement, which is set to expire in 2027. WNBA players announced last year that they are going to opt out of that deal early, but they are playing this season under its current rules. That could lead to a lockout in 2026. There are several key issues that the two sides are working on, most notably the low salaries and benefits players receive. Players have frequently had to supplement their salaries with sponsorship deals and playing in other leagues internationally during the WNBA offseason each year. The WNBA is as popular as ever, which is only adding to the CBA negotiation. The last game of the WNBA Finals last season, for example, saw a 142% increase in ratings over the same game the year prior — and it didn't even feature Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who has quickly become one of the biggest faces in the league in just her second season. The WNBA reached $2.2 billion in television deals last summer, too. Advertisement Sabally's comments Tuesday came amid the latest announcement of expansion in the league. The WNBA revealed on Monday that there will be three new teams — in Detroit, Cleveland and Philadelphia — by the end of the decade. That would bring the total number of teams up to 18. While Sabally said she was excited about the expansion news, she made it clear that she doesn't think that's where the biggest focus should be. Instead, she joined calls for expanded rosters and resources for the people who are in the league right now.
New York Post
17-06-2025
- New York Post
TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser's husband told cops he was ‘distracted' as their tot drowned in pool: report
TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser's husband told investigators he was 'distracted' by the couple's newborn son as their 3-year-old drowned in their uncovered backyard pool, according to a report. The mommy blogger, 26, was out with friends on May 12 when little Trigg fell into a pool at the family's Chandler, Arizona home, where her husband, Brady Kiser, tragically discovered the tot unresponsive. 3 Father Brady Kiser told cops he had his back turned for 'three to five' minutes while mommy blogger Emilie was out with friends. @emiliekiser/Instagram Advertisement Brady Kiser told cops that he allowed Trigg to go to play in the backyard — but that he was 'soon distracted' by the couple's infant son — and lost track of the 3-year-old, according to AZ Central. The father said he had his back turned for 'three to five' minutes and then witnessed every parent's worst nightmare — Trigg floating and unresponsive in the backyard pool, according to authorities. Trigg was airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries on May 18. Advertisement The Kiser parents said it was 'not uncommon' for Trigg to play in the backyard and that they have a cover for the pool, which they neglected to utilize on the fateful day, AZ Central reported, citing police records. Authorities are investigating the pool incident and are seeking search warrants for video surveillance footage from the Kisers' home, the local outlet reported. 3 Brady Kiser told investigators he was 'distracted' by his infant son when Trigg fell in the pool. @emiliekiser/Instagram Just days before the tragic drowning, Emilie Kiser posted an emotional compilation video about motherhood on Instagram. Advertisement The slice-of-life montage showed videos of Emilie, Brady, Trigg, and their infant in the delivery room, at home, and in a variety of intimate and idyllic moments of family joy. 'Forever grateful that I get to be a momma [heart emoji] Happy Mother's Day [flower emoji],' she wrote on Instagram over ther montage. 3 The popular mommy blogger posted a now heartbreaking video to Instagram just days before the tragedy. @emiliekiser/Instagram After the drowning and media frenzy surrounding Trigg's death, Kiser sued multiple Maricopa County offices to keep the records of her son's death confidential. Advertisement The grieving mom claims she has not reviewed any of the records being requested, including the 'graphic security camera footage' and autopsy report, and stated she intends never to review them, lawyers said. Kiser boasts 3.1 million followers on TikTok and over 1 million followers on Instagram.
