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Man charged for alleged human trafficking operation at Jeffco massage parlor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:43:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man on charges of human trafficking.Yuewu Zhao, 53, was arrested and charged with human trafficking for involuntary servitude for his alleged role in a case involving an employee at a massage parlor.According to the sheriff's office, deputies received a report of alleged sexual acts being performed at a massage parlor in the 16000 block of S. Golden Road. The tipster told deputies that they believed a masseuse at the parlor may be a victim of human trafficking. Iraqi refugee killed in carjacking sought ‘freedom from violence’ in the US The Special Investigations Unit executed a search warrant and found evidence of illegal sexual acts, according to the sheriff's office.Investigators also uncovered a human trafficking operation in which at least one female masseuse, who was a Chinese citizen, was being coerced into performing labor and sexual acts in exchange for the promise of a green card.Zhao was arrested for h...

1 killed, 1 injured in City Park West shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:43:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A man was killed in an early morning shooting in the City Park West neighborhood.Just before 2 a.m. Thursday, the Denver Police Department tweeted about a shooting investigation in the 1100 block of East 16th Avenue.At the time, officers said two victims were found and taken to a local hospital with an unknown extent of injuries. 2 children killed, 7 injured in Aurora house fire A few hours later, DPD confirmed that one of the victims, an adult male, was pronounced dead.The case is now being investigated as a homicide and police are working to develop suspect information. No arrests have been made as of Thursday morning.Anyone with information can contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

No. 20 Miami tries to remain unbeaten at Temple in matchup of old Big East rivals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:43:48 GMT

No. 20 Miami (3-0) at Temple (2-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)Line: Miami by 23 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Miami, 13-1.WHAT’S AT STAKE?It’s a chance for Miami to move to 4-0 before it enters Atlantic Coast Conference play. Temple has a shot at ending a six-game losing streak against ranked opponents. The Owls’ last win over an AP Top 25 team was 30-28 over Memphis on Oct. 12, 2019. In the six games against ranked teams since, they’ve been outscored 219-71.KEY MATCHUPMiami’s offensive line vs. Temple’s defensive front. When Miami QB Tyler Van Dyke has had time to throw this season, he’s rarely misfired. The Owls have to find a way to keep him from getting into rhythm.PLAYERS TO WATCHMiami: WR Xavier Restrepo. The senior never topped 100 receiving yards in his Miami career before doing it in each of Miami’s last two games — 126 yards against Texas A&M on Sept. 9, then 120 against Bethune-Cookman on Sept. 14. He...

Building where Parkland school shooting took place to be demolished in 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:43:48 GMT

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s 1200 building, where 17 people were killed in a mass shooting in 2018, is slated for demolition in the summer of 2024, following the conclusion of the 2023/24 school year, school officials said. In a press release Thursday, Broward County Public Schools officials said the decision was made in consultation with safety experts, prioritizing the well-being of students and staff.The building holds significance as the location where a gunman tragically took the lives of 14 students and three staff members on Feb. 14, 2018.In preparation, crews will meticulously clean and clear the building, adhering to state and Environmental Protection Agency landfill disposal regulations.“As we continue to heal, we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting the Marjory Stoneman Douglas community,” officials said.

Police arrest 30-year-old man accused of trafficking drugs, having puppy mill at mobile home in Davie

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:43:48 GMT

After an investigation into a suspect accused of trafficking drugs, Davie police discovered an illegal puppy mill at the suspect’s mobile home. Sean Christopher Brodnax, 30, was arrested on Sept. 13. He is being charged with several drug related charges in addition to several animal cruelty charges, which include unlawful confinement and practicing veterinary medicine without a license.According to police, on the day of his arrest, they executed a search warrant at Brodnax’s home, located at 409 SW 132nd Ave. Once inside the home, detectives found large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine and cannabis that were intended to be trafficked. Also discovered at Brodnax’s home, were 26 neglected or abused dogs that were kept in cages, as well as several litters of puppies throughout the mobile home. In their cages, the dogs were covered in feces and other fluids. The dogs, police said, were to be used for breeding purposes. Brodnax currently remains in jail.

Fantasy Fixer: Week 3

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:43:48 GMT

7’s Morey Hershgordon has the inside scoop on who to start and sit going into Week 3 in Fantasy Fixer. Go pick your starters!

Mass. Officials Hope For More After Venezuelan Designation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:43:48 GMT

A day after the federal government moved to make nearly half a million Venezuelan nationals temporarily eligible to reside and work in the United States, the Healey administration said “more needs to be done” to ease pressure on the Massachusetts emergency shelter system.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday that it will extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for many Venezuelan migrants because of unsafe conditions in the South American nation.About 472,000 Venezuelan nationals will newly become eligible for TPS, the department estimated, which will temporarily protect them from removal and provide them with employment authorization. Only Venezuelans who arrived in the United States by July 31 will qualify.Healey administration officials gave the development a mixed reaction, saying that although they are happy to see action that will help families, it will have a limited impact in Massachusetts because very few of th...

Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas in Manhattan federal court to return kids to U.K.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:43:48 GMT

The divorce between Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas became a federal case Thursday.The “Game of Thrones” star has filed a petition against the “Cake by the Ocean” singer for the return of their two young children to the U.K.Turner, 27, claims in court documents filed Thursday in the Southern District of New York that the couple’s kids have been wrongfully retained in New York City since Sept. 20 from England, which she described as “their habitual residence.”The actress’ lawsuit was brought under the 1980 Hague Convention, which established civil proceedings for kids wrongly removed from their home country, as well as the U.S. International Child Abduction Remedies Act.The suit was filed in Manhattan federal court as Turner’s kids are currently located in Manhattan; Jonas has a condo in Nolita.The filing states that the pair made the United Kingdom their permanent home in April to have the children attend school in England. According to the lawsuit, the family moved into a long-term ren...

Analysis: Officially eliminated from playoffs, Red Sox couldn’t overcome their obvious flaws

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:43:48 GMT

In the end, the Red Sox were exactly who we thought they were.Entering the season, the prevailing opinion among outside observers was the Red Sox were an average club who might show improvement from 2022’s last place showing, but ultimately one that wasn’t good enough to take a meaningful leap towards contention.Now officially eliminated from playoff contention and trending towards a 79-83 finish, the Red Sox have unfortunately proven all their doubters right.What went wrong? The Red Sox did make meaningful progress in a number of key areas, but the club was ultimately undone by several fatal flaws, many of which were apparent to anyone paying attention as early as this past winter.Inadequate starting pitchingBy allowing Nathan Eovaldi, Michael Wacha and Rich Hill to walk, the Red Sox took a calculated risk that their young starters would be capable of stepping up to fill the void. That bet did not pay off.His most recent start aside, Brayan Bello has been everything the...

5 easy school night dinners to combat the chaos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:43:48 GMT

Gretchen McKay | (TNS) Pittsburgh Post-GazetteHaving to make dinner night after night can be a drag any time of year, but it can feel even more like a chore in September if you have kids in school.After the (relatively) relaxed days of summer, it can take a while to get back into the rhythm, routine and energy of a school year. In addition to making sure everyone gets fed, evenings bring homework, packing book bags and lunches, putting yet another load of laundry into the washer and laying out clothes for the next morning.Between sporting events, teacher conferences, dance or music lessons and other after-school events, the weekly calendar can quickly fill up. Add parents’ jobs to the mix, it all can feel just so … chaotic.But with a little planning, it’s possible to get a nutritious family meal on the table, at least some of the time, while also pinching your pennies. It’s even better if you can get family members to help with the chopping, stirring, plating...