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Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man who sent Facebook message about committing a 2013 campus sexual assault pleads guilty
Campus Sexual Assault GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — An American extradited from France to face charges that he sexually assaulted a fellow Pennsylvania college student in 2013 — and later sent her a Facebook message that said 'So I raped you' — pleaded guilty Thursday. Ian Cleary, 32, pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual assault more than a decade after Shannon Keeler says he sneaked into her first-year dorm at Gettysburg College on the eve of winter break and assaulted her. Cleary's guilty plea was the first time she'd seen him since the assault. 'I had been thinking about this moment for 12 years,' said Keeler, who clenched her husband's hand as Cleary was led into court by deputies. She called it a surreal moment. A decade ago, a former prosecutor had declined the case. 'It's taken a lot of twists and turns to get to this point,' said Keeler, now 30. 'It took a lot of people doing the right thing to get us here.' Judge Kevin Hess set an Oct. 20 sentencing date. The two sides proposed a four- to eight-year sentence, which the judge can accept or not. Keeler, in interviews with The Associated Press, described her decade-long efforts to persuade authorities to pursue charges, starting hours after the assault. She renewed the quest in 2021, after finding a series of disturbing Facebook messages from his account. Cleary has been in custody since his arrest on minor, unrelated charges in Metz, France, in April 2024. A defense lawyer told the judge Thursday that Cleary experienced several mental health episodes there and was hospitalized around the time he sent the Facebook messages in 2019. Cleary left Gettysburg after the assault and finished college in Silicon Valley, California, where he'd grown up. He then got a master's degree and worked for Tesla before moving overseas, where he spent time writing medieval fiction, according to his online posts. The AP published an investigation on the case and on the broader reluctance among prosecutors to pursue campus sex assault charges in May 2021. An indictment followed weeks later. Authorities in the U.S. and Europe tried to track Cleary down for the next three years, but seemed unable to follow his trail, online or otherwise. In court Thursday, defense lawyer John Abom said Cleary was homeless at times and unaware of the charges. Adams County District Attorney Brian Sinnett on Thursday said he has his doubts, but cannot prove that Cleary was on the run, so it's unlikely to be an issue at sentencing. The second-degree sexual assault charge carries a maximum 10 years in prison. His family members have declined to comment on the case and have not attended his court hearings. Abom also declined to comment on Cleary's behalf Thursday. The AP typically does not name people who say they have been sexually assaulted unless they come forward publicly, as Keeler has done. 'I hope that we as a society, the institutions around us, can make truly successful legal outcomes more viable for victims,' she said after the plea. "It starts with listening to victims and making sure their voices are heard,' she said, 'even if the system's slow to catch up.'
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Yahoo
Years After the Crime, He Messaged Her: 'So I Raped You' — Now She's Finally Seeing Justice
NEED TO KNOW Ian Cleary pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual assault for raping fellow Gettysburg College student Shannon Keeler in 2013 The case was reignited in 2021 when Keeler discovered a Facebook message from Cleary that read, 'So I raped you" After being located in France in 2024 and extradited, Cleary is now awaiting sentencing in PennsylvaniaA man accused of raping a fellow college student in Pennsylvania in 2013 — and later sending her a Facebook message that read 'So I raped you' — admitted to the charges on Thursday. Ian Cleary, 32, pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual assault over a decade after he stalked Shannon Keeler at a party, snuck into her dorm and sexually assaulted her during her freshman year at Gettysburg College, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. 'I had been thinking about this moment for 12 years,' Keeler said, per the outlet. 'It's taken a lot of twists and turns to get to this point,' Keeler said, according to the Post-Gazette. 'It took a lot of people doing the right thing to get us here.' Prosecutors had previously declined to pursue the case, but authorities took a renewed interest in the case after Keeler opened her unread Facebook messages in 2021, and saw a name she wasn't expecting, according to the Associated Press. 'So I raped you,' Cleary wote. 'I'll never do it to anyone ever again,' another message read, per the outlet. Related: Woman Got Chilling Facebook Message: 'So I Raped You.' After 3-Year Search, Suspect Is Arrested Overseas The AP published an investigation on the case, and an indictment followed weeks later, per the outlet. After a three year search, authorities found Cleary in Metz, France in April 2024 and moved to extradite him to Pennsylvania, the AP reported, citing the U.S. Marshals Service. In court, both sides have proposed a four to eight year sentence, which is up to the judge to decide, the Post-Gazette reported. Judge Kevin Hess is set to sentence Cleary on Oct. 20. 'I hope that we as a society, the institutions around us, can make truly successful legal outcomes more viable for victims,' Keeler said in court, per the outlet. 'It starts with listening to victims and making sure their voices are heard,' she continued. 'Even if the system's slow to catch up.' If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to . Read the original article on People
The Irish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Who is Andy Byron's HR chief Kristin Cabot?
A VIRAL cuddle has sent the internet into a frenzy after Coldplay unveiled a major secret within a US company. At the centre of this internet storm is tech mogul 3 The pair were enjoying a Coldplay concert Credit: tiktok/instaagraace But while the Who is Kristin Cabot? In the clip, which would make anyone cringe out of their skin, the AI start-up founder was seen canoodling a woman when the kiss-cam turned to them. The couple instantly recoiled and hid from sight, with 3 The most awkward moment caught on camera Credit: tiktok/instaagraace After the internet worked its magic, it became apparent that Coldplay exposed an alleged affair, revealing that the woman was not married to Byron. READ MORE ENTERTAINMENT The woman was Byron's Cabot is 56 years old and works for Is she married? It is reported that Cabot is not married, after recently divorcing Kenneth Thornby. The couple filed for divorce in 2018, and it was then finalised in 2022. Most read in Entertainment Cabot is a mom of one. What is Kristin Cabot's career history? The 56-year-old mother has only worked at Astronomer for 9 months, having moved from her role as Chief People Officer at software development company Neo4j. Cabot has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and has worked for major brands as well as start-ups like Astronomer. She is a graduate from Gettysburg College in 3 She has worked in the industry for over 20 years Credit: Facebook On her She said: '[She is] known for building award-winning cultures from the ground up for fast-growing startups and multi-national corporations. 'I lead by example and win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants. 'I pride myself on creating innovative systems and processes that attract top talent, while aligning an organization's people around its mission and values.' What has happened since the incident? In the ever-developing drama since the concert, Byron's company had to come out to deny a 'fake' statement which had emerged online, allegedly written by Byron. The statement said: "I want to acknowledge the moment that's been circulating online, and the disappointment it's caused. "This is not who I want to be or how I want to represent the company I helped build. I'm taking time to reflect, take accountability, and figure out the next steps, personally and professionally. I ask for privacy as I navigate that process.' Astronomer denied that the claim was from Byron.
Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Who is Andy Byron's HR chief Kristin Cabot?
You don't expect to go viral at a concert Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A VIRAL cuddle has sent the internet into a frenzy after Coldplay unveiled a major secret within a US company. At the centre of this internet storm is tech mogul Andy Byron, who was caught on a "kiss-cam" with his HR Chief while at a Coldplay concert on Wednesday. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 The pair were enjoying a Coldplay concert Credit: tiktok/instaagraace But while the CEO of Astronomer has become well-known after the clip surfaced on social media and instantly went viral, little is known about the other person involved. Who is Kristin Cabot? In the clip, which would make anyone cringe out of their skin, the AI start-up founder was seen canoodling a woman when the kiss-cam turned to them. The couple instantly recoiled and hid from sight, with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin wondering whether they were shy or having an affair. 3 The most awkward moment caught on camera Credit: tiktok/instaagraace After the internet worked its magic, it became apparent that Coldplay exposed an alleged affair, revealing that the woman was not married to Byron. The woman was Byron's HR Chief Kristin Cabot. Cabot is 56 years old and works for Byron at Astronomer in Boston, where she lives. Is she married? It is reported that Cabot is not married, after recently divorcing Kenneth Thornby. The couple filed for divorce in 2018, and it was then finalised in 2022. Cabot is a mom of one. What is Kristin Cabot's career history? The 56-year-old mother has only worked at Astronomer for 9 months, having moved from her role as Chief People Officer at software development company Neo4j. Cabot has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and has worked for major brands as well as start-ups like Astronomer. She is a graduate from Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, where she studied Political Science. 3 She has worked in the industry for over 20 years Credit: Facebook On her LinkedIn, Cabot described herself as 'a passionate People leader.' She said: '[She is] known for building award-winning cultures from the ground up for fast-growing startups and multi-national corporations. 'I lead by example and win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants. 'I pride myself on creating innovative systems and processes that attract top talent, while aligning an organization's people around its mission and values.' What has happened since the incident? In the ever-developing drama since the concert, Byron's company had to come out to deny a 'fake' statement which had emerged online, allegedly written by Byron. The statement said: "I want to acknowledge the moment that's been circulating online, and the disappointment it's caused. "This is not who I want to be or how I want to represent the company I helped build. I'm taking time to reflect, take accountability, and figure out the next steps, personally and professionally. I ask for privacy as I navigate that process.' Astronomer denied that the claim was from Byron.
New Indian Express
18-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Man who sent Facebook message about committing a 2013 campus sexual assault pleads guilty
GETTYSBURG, Pa.: An American extradited from France to face charges that he sexually assaulted a fellow Pennsylvania college student in 2013 — and later sent her a Facebook message that said 'So I raped you' — pleaded guilty Thursday. Ian Cleary, 32, pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual assault more than a decade after Shannon Keeler says he sneaked into her first-year dorm at Gettysburg College on the eve of winter break and assaulted her. Cleary's guilty plea was the first time she'd seen him since the assault. 'I had been thinking about this moment for 12 years,' said Keeler, who clenched her husband's hand as Cleary was led into court by deputies. She called it a surreal moment. A decade ago, a former prosecutor had declined the case. 'It's taken a lot of twists and turns to get to this point,' said Keeler, now 30. 'It took a lot of people doing the right thing to get us here.' Judge Kevin Hess set an Oct. 20 sentencing date. The two sides proposed a four- to eight-year sentence, which the judge can accept or not. Keeler, in interviews with The Associated Press, described her decade-long efforts to persuade authorities to pursue charges, starting hours after the assault. She renewed the quest in 2021, after finding a series of disturbing Facebook messages from his account. Cleary has been in custody since his arrest on minor, unrelated charges in Metz, France, in April 2024. A defense lawyer told the judge Thursday that Cleary experienced several mental health episodes there and was hospitalized around the time he sent the Facebook messages in 2019.
