Latest news with #Perro
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Kaplan woman charged with second Abbeville shooting April 23
ABBEVILLE, La. () — A woman who was arrested in connection with a on April 23 has been charged with a second shooting on the same night, authorities said. Lacey Perro, 32, has been booked into the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center on the followingcharges: Assault by drive-by shooting (6 counts) Illegal possession of a stolen firearm Aggravated criminal property damage Possesion with intent to distribute marijuana Possession of methamphetamine Illegal carrying of a firearm while in control of drugs Possession of proceeds from drug offenses Possession of drug paraphernalia responded at approximately 11:20 p.m. April 23 to a drive-by shooting on South John Hardy Drive in Abbeville. Deputies said the house was struck multiple times by gunfire, and no injuries were reported. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now While on scene, detectives learned that received calls about 15 minutes later of shots fired near the 1100 block of South State Street. Officials said .40 caliber casings were found at both locations. Abbeville Police stopped Perro at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and South East Street after a traffic violation, where Perro initially refused to exit the vehicle. After several minutes, Perro surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident, officials said. The vehicle was seized and upon obtaining a search warrant, more evidence was located inside of the vehicle, authorities said. According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Eddie Langlinais, Perro confirmed to detectives that she had conducted both shootings on the night of April 23. Bond details were not released. Video: Three rescued after Alabama sport fishing boat catches fire 11 injured amid shooting at busy Myrtle Beach tourist area Kaplan woman charged with second Abbeville shooting April 23 Republicans unveil proposal for $150B in new Pentagon spending New pro curling league set to start in 2026 with hopes of prolonging the Olympic spotlight Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Kaplan woman arrested in connection to Abbeville shooting
ABBEVILLE, La. () — A Kaplan woman has been arrested in connection to an Abbeville shooting on Jefferson Street. Officials said Lacy Joan Perro, 32, was arrested in connection the shooting. Officials said, Wednesday night, the received calls of shots being fired around the 1100 block of South State Street and South Jefferson Street. When officials arrived at the location they spoke with a resident who claimed a female wearing a white sweatshirt and red sweatpants ran east off of the intersection of South Jefferson and Murrel Street, after firing five shots into their house. Officials said they found five .40 caliber casings at the intersection. Thursday morning, police stopped Perro at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and South East Street, on traffic violations. Officials sent Perro to where Abbeville Police spoke with her and confirmed that she shot at a Jefferson Street residence. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Perro is being charged with five counts of illegal discharge of a firearm and shooting in a firearm free zone. There has currently been no information released on her bond. Republicans plan to focus on tax cuts when they return from break Phones, wallets and a Viking horn: Uber shares which items were left behind in 2025 U-Haul offers 30 days free storage in Lafayette for residents affected by flooding Louisiana House passes bill that aims to stop reservation reselling without restaurant consent More storms possible Friday, hotter and drier by the weekend Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
What is Moms Across America? Group's report on Girl Scout cookies sparks lawsuit
"Making the invisible visible." That's the stated mission of two organizations behind a recent study claiming Girl Scout cookies contain toxic chemicals. In December, nonprofits Moms Across America and GMOScience published a study that found 100% of tested Girl Scout cookies contain "elevated levels" of aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury, and that 13 types of cookies were positive for high levels of glyphosate, a herbicide used to kill weeds. The study, titled, "Danger in the Dough: Unveiling the Toxic Contaminants in Girl Scout Cookies," has received criticism, as it wasn't published by a scientific journal or peer reviewed. Experts say the study was also of a small sample size − only 25 cookies − and compared heavy metals and glyphosate levels to the Environmental Protection Agency's water safety limits, which aren't applicable for food. In a Feb. 6 blog post, Girl Scouts of America denounced the study's claims, reassuring customers that, "Girl Scout Cookies are safe to consume" and meet all regulations set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and EPA. Can you still eat Girl Scout cookies? Here's what to know about risks to consumers On March 10, a New York woman filed a federal lawsuit against Girl Scouts of America, claiming the organization, in addition to cookie manufacturers Ferrero U.S.A. and Interbake Foods are selling cookies that contain toxins. The woman has since dismissed herself, but New Yorkers Danielle Barbaro and Judy Cholewa have since taken over as plaintiffs. As the lawsuit unfolds, here's what to know about the organizations behind the Girl Scout cookie study. Lawsuit: Girl Scouts hit with suit over alleged heavy metals, toxins in its cookies The study was authored by Michelle Perro, CEO of GMOScience; Zen Honeycutt, founder and executive director of Moms Across America; and Stephanie Seneff, senior research scientist at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. The three women have a history of targeting GMOs, glyphosate and other toxic chemicals in foods: Perro describes herself as a veteran pediatrician with more than 40 years of experience in "acute and integrative medicine." She is the co-author of "What's Making our Children Sick?: How Industrial Food Is Causing an Epidemic of Chronic Illness and What Parents (and Doctors) Can Do About It." In addition to founding Moms Across America, Honeycutt authored a book recounting how her and her family transitioned to an all-organic diet in an effort to avoid GMOs, or genetically-modified organisms. And Seneff, who holds degrees in biophysics, electrical engineering and computer science, has been an MIT senior research scientist since 2010, she told USA TODAY. She also authored a book arguing that glyphosate is responsible for "debilitating chronic diseases, including autism, liver disease and more." Perro and Seneff both serve on Moms Across America's advisory board, according to the organization's website. Jessica Steier, CEO of Vital Statistics Consulting and founder of the podcast "Unbiased Science," has been familiar with Moms Across America for several years, first analyzing a study the organization conducted about glyphosate levels in Banza chickpea pasta in 2024. Vital Statistics Consulting is a data science consultancy that specializes in public health analytics. Steier told USA TODAY that she became familiar with the Girl Scout cookie study after concerned parents began reaching out with questions. "From my analysis, Moms Across America consistently presents data in ways that create maximum alarm by misrepresenting statistics, highlighting preliminary research without proper context and fundamentally misunderstanding a basic toxicology principle: the presence of a substance does not automatically indicate risk," Steier said in an email. "The dose makes the poison, and this nuance is consistently absent from their work." As an example, Steier spoke about the study's glyphosate level claims, which state that the levels in several of the cookies were "334 times higher" than what is harmful to consume. Steier said when analyzed, "the highest glyphosate level they found (111 parts per billion in Thin Mints) would require a child to consume over 9,000 cookies in a single day to approach even the most conservative safety thresholds." In response, Honeycutt told USA TODAY that consumers should be "alarmed." "We hope that rather than attack the messengers, they (Girl Scouts of America) chose to select better ingredients, empower their girls to learn new skills by baking their own organic cookies and be champions for regenerative organic farming." Established in 2013, Moms Across America is a nonprofit dedicated to advocating against GMOs, through the lens of empowering mothers. Genetically-modified organisms are plants, animals or microorganisms that have had their DNA changed, according to the FDA. Common ingredients that contain GMOs include cornstarch, corn syrup, corn oil, soybean oil, canola oil and granulated sugar, according to the FDA. Some fresh produce, like potatoes, apples and pink pineapples are also available in GMO varieties. The FDA says that GMOs are safe to eat, as they are tested by the FDA, EPA and U.S. Department of Agriculture before being put on the market. Honeycutt told USA TODAY that Moms Across America conducts studies and produces data that "shows that our food is contaminated." The group has previously come under fire for claims it made about other publicly-available food items, with some arguing their claims were misleading or lack context. On its website, the organization outlines anti-vaccination rhetoric and alternative medications like a "vaccine detox herbal extract." Honeycutt has been a vocal supporter of U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was a former adviser to the organization, according to the Moms Across America website. Kennedy's office did not respond for comment when contacted by USA TODAY. GMOScience, founded in 2014, describes itself as "a voice for independent science." The group generates articles, videos and podcasts largely in opposition to GMOs. Honeycutt and Seneff are both advisors of GMOScience, according to the organization's website. The Health Research Institute and New Jersey Laboratories sampled the Girl Scout cookies on behalf of Moms Across America and GMOScience. "Making the invisible visible," welcomes users on the Health Research Institute's website homepage. Based in Iowa, the Health Research Institute is a nonprofit that focuses on glyphosate testing, specifically in foods, founder John Fagan told USA TODAY. The institute, founded in 2015, employs five-full time scientists, he added. The Health Research Institute has worked with Moms Across America before. In 2022, Moms Across America released a study analyzing the amount of toxic chemicals found in school lunches, and the Health Research Institute conducted the research. According to the New Jersey Laboratories website, the lab was founded in 1936, at the time under the name New Jersey Dairy Laboratories. The lab specialized in dairy and food production testing. In the '70s, the lab became New Jersey Laboratories. New Jersey Laboratories tests products in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, cosmetic, dairy and food industries, according to its website. New Jersey Laboratories Chief Commercial Office Rajul Vyas told USA TODAY that the laboratory is unable to discuss the details of the study due to a non-disclosure agreement with Moms Across America, which Honeycutt confirmed. Vyas said the lab signs NDAs with all of its clients. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Follow her on X and Instagram @gretalcross. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Moms Across America: Group's Girl Scout cookies report sparked lawsuit
