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Metro
3 days ago
- Health
- Metro
Grieving mum sues funeral home after son's body shown 'covered with maggots'
An American funeral home faces a lawsuit after allegedly allowing a man's body to appear infested with maggots at his open-casket funeral. The memorial for Torreon Williams, 24, was held a week after he died in a car accident in Chesapeake, Virginia, in May 2022. His body was embalmed after his death, a process which typically halts decay enough for the deceased to be shown for up to around seven days. But Torreon's mother Tabitha was left screaming at the 'shock and horror' of seeing her late son's face and body visibly infested with maggots when she approached his casket, according to a lawsuit she has filed since. 'As mourners approached the body of Torreon Williams, these people noticed that Torreon Williams' body, particularly his face, nose and mouth, were covered with and consumed by clumps of maggots', documents filed for the plaintiffs at court said. Seeing Ms Williams' reaction, an employee then allegedly put his hands on her and said: 'Don't you make a scene.' Another employee is said to have refused any responsibility for the situation, commenting that 'flies got to him'. 'The maggots had been on and in Torreon Williams' body for a significant period of time and had been purposely ignored on the day of Torreon Williams' service', the plaintiffs' documents add. It is also alleged that holes appeared in Torreon's cheek 'that had not existed previously', into which the maggots burrowed. The defendants, Snellings Funeral Home, are accused of failing to properly clean and disinfect Torreon's body before he was embalmed. 'They provided this family with a grotesque freak show,' attorney Kevin Sharp, who is representing Ms Williams, told local outlet WAVY News. 'Maggots pouring out of this young man's nose. Maggots in his mouth, and on his face.' More Trending The CEO of Snellings' parent company, Hollomon-Brown Funeral Homes, said in a statement: 'The unexpected passing of Torreon Williams is tragic, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family. 'However, because the events following his death are the subject of ongoing litigation, we do not believe it is appropriate to comment publicly at this time.' The case is set to be heard by a jury over three days of court hearings next month. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: 'Kind and welcoming' British pilot found dead at US Navy base with gunshot wound MORE: Boy, 12, dies after 'attempting viral social media challenge' MORE: Haunting audio reveals Idaho firefighters' desperate pleas for help during sniper ambush
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Artistic Milliners Begins Production in Mexico
AM Mexico, the newest division of Artistic Milliners, has begun production. The state-of-the-art denim production facility in Parras, Mexico, featuring a 150,000-square-foot production floor, specializes in producing and washing jeans. Artistic Milliners acquired the former Dickies de Parras S. de RL de CV facility last August and began the process of upgrading the 10-acre complex consisting of two buildings. More from Sourcing Journal Diesel's Parent Company OTB Group Focuses on Mexico Copen Bets on Mexico as Trade Tensions Reshape Global Supply Chains CN, CPKC Brace for West Coast Slowdown but Canadian Ports Hold Strong Key Artistic Milliner leadership and partners celebrated the opening of AM Mexico on May 26. AM Mexico enables Karachi, Pakistan-based vertical denim manufacturer to meet the needs of existing and new customers looking for production in the Western Hemisphere. The facility's strategic location near the U.S. border enables reduced shipping times and costs compared to overseas sourcing. Its proximity to major transportation hubs in Torreon and Saltillo ensures smooth logistics and accessibility. Upon opening, AM Mexico is producing 30,000 garments a month. Capacity will grow to 450,000 within the year. Omer Ahmed, Artistic Milliners managing director, said AM Mexico will shave up to 13 weeks off delivery timelines, unlocking 'the benefits of reduced risk and supply chain resilience.' Murtaza Ahmed, Artistic Milliners CEO, said AM Mexico marks a significant milestone in Artistic Milliners' expansion. 'The opening of AM Mexico is the culmination of years of investments and commitments to Artistic Milliners' customers, who from day one supported our vision to offer them multi-country, multi-category products,' he said. 'They now have a denim factory in this hemisphere that meets and exceeds their expectation for product creation and automation.' Artistic Milliners has been heavily investing in production in North and Central Americas since 2020. The company's network in the Americas includes SFI and Star Fades Studio, a design development hub in California, and the SFI factory in Guatemala. The company also has a strategic partnership Cone Denim, which has a factory in Parras. Clients are encouraged to source fabrics from regional mill partners so that fabric can stay local. AM Mexico features cutting-edge automation across cutting, sewing, finishing and laundry operations The facility integrates machinery and technology from leaders such as Lectra, Jeanologia, Tonello, C Tex, IMA, Morgan, Tajima, Hashima, Sip-Italy, Smart MRT and Triveneta. This focus on innovation is carried into products. In April, AM Mexico and Los Angeles-based sister company Star Fades International (SFI) announced a partnership with The Lycra Company to offer Lycra FitSense denim technology for the first time in North America. The yarn and garment processing technology allows brands to customize jeans with targeted compression. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Politics
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Philippine VP Duterte's Supporters Ask Court to Void Impeachment
(Bloomberg) -- A group of lawyers and private citizens on Tuesday asked the Philippine Supreme Court to nullify the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, saying it didn't follow the process under the constitution. Why Barcelona Bought the Building That Symbolizes Its Housing Crisis Progressive Portland Plots a Comeback Por qué Barcelona compró el edificio que simboliza su crisis inmobiliaria A Filmmaker's Surreal Journey Into His Own Private Winnipeg How to Build a Neurodiverse City 'We feel that the impeachment complaint is constitutionally deficient,' Israelito Torreon, one of the lawyers, told reporters, adding it didn't consider three previously filed petitions. By not following the mandated verification process, the complaint 'should be dismissed and not entertained,' he said, as the group filed a petition for a temporary restraining order to prohibit the Senate from proceeding with the impeachment complaint. 'This is part of a plan, probably, to eliminate her as a probable contender in the 2028 national elections,' Torreon said, referring to the presidential race. The move marks the first legal action by Duterte's supporters after the House of Representatives impeached the vice president earlier this month on charges she plotted to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and misused public funds. Duterte, daughter of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, has denied the allegations. A House lawmaker, who will serve as a prosecutor in Duterte's impeachment trial, earlier said the actions taken by the chamber were 'constitutional.' Torreon is a counsel for detained preacher Apollo Quiboloy, an ally of the former president. Lawyer Martin Delgra, who was a transport official during the Duterte administration, is also among the petitioners. Another petition was filed last week, asking the court to order the Senate to convene as an impeachment court and hold Duterte's trial during the break before the May midterm election. --With assistance from Andreo Calonzo. The Undocumented Workers Who Helped Build Elon Musk's Texas Gigafactory The Unicorn Boom Is Over, and Startups Are Getting Desperate Japan Perfected 7-Eleven. Why Can't the US Get It Right? The NBA Has Fallen Into an Efficiency Trap How Silicon Valley Swung From Obama to Trump ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
