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David and Robert Bintz, brothers from Green Bay, Wisconsin, were exonerated in September 2024 after spending nearly 25 years in prison for the 1987 murder of Sandra Lison. Lison, a 44-year-old mother of two, was working as a bartender at Good Times in Green Bay when she disappeared. Her body was discovered shortly after in the Machickanee Forest, 30 miles away, having been strangled. Authorities also found evidence of sexual assault.

Despite no physical evidence connecting the brothers to the crime, David Bintz became a suspect after allegedly arguing with Lison over a bar tab on the night she vanished. The case remained unsolved for over a decade until, in 1998, David, who was already serving time for another crime, was implicated by a cellmate who claimed David had confessed to the murder in his sleep.

In 2000, both brothers were convicted of robbing and killing Lison and sentenced to life in prison. The conviction, however, rested on circumstantial evidence, as no physical proof tied them to the scene of the crime.

The turning point in the case came nearly two decades later when the Great North Innocence Project, based in Minnesota, took an interest in the brothers’ situation. After years of legal battles, the organization enlisted the help of the Investigate Genetic Genealogy Center (IGG) at Ramapo College in New Jersey.

Through genetic genealogy, investigators were able to create a DNA profile from the evidence found at the crime scene. After running the profile through consumer databases like GEDmatch, the IGG narrowed the DNA match down to three brothers, one of whom was William Hendricks, a convicted rapist who had died in 2000.

The case took a significant step forward when authorities exhumed Hendricks’ remains in April 2024. A DNA comparison revealed there was a one in 329 trillion chance that anyone other than Hendricks was responsible for the crime.

In light of this conclusive evidence, a Wisconsin judge vacated the brothers’ convictions on September 27, 2024, officially setting them free after decades of wrongful imprisonment.

“Today, Sandra Lison will rest in peace, because her true murderer is now known,” said Judge Donald Zuidmulder in court. “It is therefore my bounded duty to exercise and follow the law, well satisfied that I will sign judgments vacating the convictions for both of these defendants and set them free.”

The ruling brought an end to a decades-long fight for justice, though questions remain about how the brothers were convicted in the first place without concrete physical evidence. District Attorney David Lasee, responding to concerns about the initial investigation, said, “The prosecutors and the law enforcement officers were handling this case at the outset, followed the evidence that they had at that time, and that conviction was sound.”

The exoneration of David and Robert Bintz is one of the many recent cases where DNA evidence and advances in genetic genealogy have cleared individuals who were wrongfully convicted. The case also underscores the significant role that innocence projects play in reviewing and challenging old convictions.

As the Bintz brothers begin to rebuild their lives, the true perpetrator, William Hendricks, will forever be linked to the brutal killing of Sandra Lison, offering a sense of resolution for her family. However, the long road to justice highlights the flaws in a system that allowed two men to spend nearly half their lives behind bars for a crime they did not commit.
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A Florida business owner and model, identified only as Jane Doe, has filed a lawsuit accusing music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting her multiple times over the past four years. The lawsuit, filed in New York City, alleges that Combs used harassment, surveillance, and forced drug use to control Doe during their encounters.

According to the complaint, Doe met Combs overseas in the fall of 2020 and continued to see him until 2024. The lawsuit claims that during this time, Combs coerced her into traveling to his homes in various cities, including Los Angeles, New York, and Miami, for monthly sexual encounters. Although these trips appeared consensual, Doe's lawyers argue that she was manipulated and harassed into participating. The complaint alleges that Combs and his associates would pressure Doe into making these trips, even going so far as to send a driver to pick her up before she agreed to travel.

The allegations in the lawsuit paint a troubling picture of ongoing abuse. Doe claims that Combs frequently forced her to involve other men and women in their sexual encounters despite her objections, coerced her into taking drugs, and even pressured her to watch and participate in the abuse of other women. According to the lawsuit, Combs maintained control over Doe by using harassing language, recording their encounters without her consent, and cutting off her “allowance” when she refused his demands.

Attorney Marie Napoli, who represents Doe alongside Joseph L. Ciaccio, emphasized the significance of the case, stating, “Powerful figures in the entertainment industry have long exploited aspiring artists and fans. Recent high-profile lawsuits aim to hold these celebrities accountable, potentially transforming industry practices and providing justice for victims.” Napoli added, “No one is above the law. Fame and wealth do not protect Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs from serious allegations of sex trafficking and abuse.”

The lawsuit details several disturbing incidents. In one claim, Doe woke up in Combs’ Miami home in the spring of 2022 with injuries, including a bite mark on her heel, with no recollection of how it occurred. In another instance, in July 2022, Doe alleges that Combs gave her a substance she suspected was ketamine, causing her to lose consciousness for an entire night. Following that incident, Doe discovered she was pregnant but later suffered a miscarriage.

The complaint alleges that from that point until July 2024, Doe was forced to “perform a show” for Combs every time she visited. According to the lawsuit, Combs would ply her with alcohol and drugs until she passed out, and she would wake up with bruises and injuries but no memory of how they were sustained. The lawsuit claims that as a result of her experiences, Doe has suffered severe emotional distress, physical injuries, and financial harm.

Combs, who has previously denied similar accusations, did not immediately respond to HuffPost’s request for comment. He has consistently denied allegations in previous lawsuits and has pleaded not guilty to federal criminal charges of trafficking and racketeering. Attorneys representing other clients told HuffPost that they are working with more than 50 individuals who are also pursuing legal action against Combs.

The lawsuit underscores ongoing conversations about accountability and abuse in the entertainment industry. As more victims come forward, legal experts say these high-profile cases could mark a significant shift in how celebrities are held accountable for their actions.

#DiddyLawsuit #SexualAssaultAllegations #JusticeForSurvivors #EntertainmentIndustryAbuse #SurvivorVoices #AccountabilityNow #MeToo
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 Usher has clarified why his tweets disappeared from his X account, following rampant speculation from fans suggesting the move was linked to Sean "Diddy" Combs' recent arrest on sex crime charges. The R&B superstar, known for his longstanding friendship with Diddy, assured fans that the wipeout was simply due to a hacking incident, not an effort to distance himself from the controversy surrounding the music mogul.

"Account got hacked, and damn y'all ran with it," Usher posted on his X account, dismissing the rumors. He followed this up by promoting his upcoming show at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

The disappearance of his tweets raised eyebrows because of Usher’s history with Diddy, with whom he lived as a teenager while breaking into the music industry. The timing of the incident, shortly after Diddy’s arrest on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, led fans to believe Usher was attempting to cover up something potentially damaging.

Fans quickly took to social media to express their doubts about Usher’s explanation. One user commented, "You got hacked and the hackers decided to delete all your tweets instead of tweeting random stuff?" Others speculated that Usher might be hiding something, with another fan writing, "Wow. Ok bro. That's some IMPECCABLE timing after your handler, erm I mean 'friend' Diddy is now going down for crimes against children."

Still, some users dismissed the controversy, suggesting it could all be part of a promotion for his upcoming show. One fan wrote, "I hate this type of promotion. Just say you needed people to see you had a show coming up and keep it pushing."

Though Usher has not been implicated in any criminal activity related to Diddy’s case, the resurfacing of past interviews has only fueled the conversation. Usher previously recounted stories of "wild" experiences at Diddy's house, where he lived for a time as a 14-year-old aspiring artist. In a 2004 *Rolling Stone* interview, Usher recalled, "You'd open a door and see somebody doing it, or several people in a room having an orgy. You never knew what was going to happen."

In a 2016 appearance on *The Howard Stern Show*, Usher shared more details about his time at Diddy’s home, though he refrained from giving too much away. "I got a chance to see some things. I don't know if I could indulge and even understand what I was looking at," he admitted. When Stern asked if he would ever send his children to Diddy's "Puffy Flavor Camp," Usher quickly responded, "Hell no!"

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The tragic death of Mica Miller, the estranged wife of former Pastor John-Paul Miller, has left many questions unanswered and sparked calls for a thorough investigation. Mica Miller, 30, was found dead on April 27 at Lumber River State Park in Lumberton, North Carolina. Her death was ruled a suicide by officials, but her family remains unconvinced and is urging authorities to reexamine the case.

In an exclusive interview with NewsNation’s Rich McHugh, John-Paul Miller discussed the months leading up to his wife's death and the intense public scrutiny that followed. He revealed his efforts to persuade Mica to take lithium for her mental health struggles and to stay with him. "Now that some of the emotion has died down in the world and with people that are led by their feelings, they deserve to hear some logic and some truth and make their own assessment," he stated. 
On the day of her death, Mica Miller drove alone to a pawn shop, purchased a gun and ammunition, then made another stop at a gas station before heading to Lumber River State Park. There, she dialed 911 and informed the operator of her intention to die by suicide and where her body could be found. Police arrived within ten minutes and discovered her body. “I didn’t think it was real,” John-Paul Miller said. “I thought her family had made it up and had somebody call me and say that. So that’s one big thing. I didn’t think it was real. When I found that it was real … You don’t want to say I told you so because it’s a horrible thing.” 
Court documents reveal a tumultuous relationship between Mica and John-Paul Miller, marked by allegations of abuse. Mica accused her husband of stealing her car, installing a tracking device, hospitalizing her against her will, and grooming her since she was 10 years old. In an email obtained by NewsNation, John-Paul Miller apologized for posting a topless photo of Mica online. “I’m sorry for putting a picture of you on the internet,” he wrote.
Nine days after receiving the email, Mica Miller sent an affidavit to her attorney, detailing the abuse she had suffered since their marriage. “Since the day we became husband and wife, I have been abused in every way I can think of. Emotionally, sexually, spiritually, financially, and physically,” she wrote. She also accused John-Paul Miller of "showing up in person around town" and putting tracking devices on her car.

The former pastor acknowledged writing the apology email but claimed not everything in it was true. He asserted that Mica had demanded $10,000 and an apology letter in exchange for taking her medication and coming home. “It got to the point where she says, ‘You know what? I’ll take my medicine and I’ll come home if you’ll give me $10,000 and if you’ll write me an apology letter,’” he said.

Mica Miller's family and friends described a different scenario, alleging that John-Paul Miller felt like "he owned her" and exhibited patterns of abuse and violence. Sierra Francis, Mica's sister, stated in an affidavit that Mica had expressed fear for her life, saying, "If I end up with a bullet in my head, it was JP."

Despite these allegations, John-Paul Miller maintained that his wife was safe, healthy, and happy when with him. He recalled instances where Mica expressed suicidal thoughts and his efforts to ensure she received medical help. 
Following Mica's death, John-Paul Miller announced her passing during a sermon, attributing her death to mental illness and asking his congregation not to discuss it within the church. Reports indicate that Mica had filed for divorce multiple times and had posted a video on Facebook weeks before her death, offering advice to those in abusive relationships.  
When Mica Miller's death was ruled a suicide, John-Paul Miller did not question the investigators' findings, believing there was no other plausible explanation. “My Lord, let my wife be at peace. She’s in heaven,” he said. “She’s not worrying about all this stuff … she had suicidal tendencies over and over, year after year — off medication especially.”
As the investigation continues, Mica Miller's family and friends hope for a thorough review to uncover the truth behind her tragic death.
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Two jurors involved in Alec Baldwin's "Rust" case, which was dismissed last week, are speaking out about their experiences and thoughts on the prosecution's case. Baldwin, the 66-year-old "30 Rock" alum, faced criminal charges nearly three years after the fatal incident on the set of "Rust" that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the injury of director Joel Souza.

Gabriela Picayo and Johanna Haag, who served as jurors, shared their doubts about the strength of the prosecution's case in an interview with The New York Times. Their insights provide a deeper understanding of the case's dynamics and the factors leading to its dismissal.

Johanna Haag, known as juror No. 7, works in the advertising and marketing field. She recalled the prosecution showing the jury emotional law enforcement footage of the aftermath of the shooting. Haag described Baldwin as looking "shocked and stunned and so sad," which influenced her perception of the incident.

"As the week went by, it just didn’t seem like a very strong case," Haag told The Times. "It was clearly an accident, and the idea that there’s anything purposeful, or the idea that there was this grave carelessness that caused this, didn’t seem realistic to me."

Similarly, Gabriela Picayo, a scientist who served as juror No. 9, believed that Baldwin, as an actor, should not have been expected to have extensive knowledge of gun safety. She emphasized that Baldwin should have trusted the experts on set to ensure safety.

“I think he would have trusted the people, you know, on the set to do their job," Picayo said. She also reflected on the conviction of Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed for involuntary manslaughter. “I’m still here, I’m still open to hearing and obviously trying to stay unbiased,” she said, “but I was starting to move towards the direction of thinking that this was very silly and he should not be on trial.”

Despite her initial leanings against convicting Baldwin, Picayo acknowledged that she "wasn’t presented with all of the evidence, so I don’t know what could have swayed me."

The case against Baldwin was ultimately dismissed after his lawyer, Luke Nikas, argued that the prosecution had buried "critical" evidence. This evidence, ammunition discovered by a man named Troy Teske, a friend of the father of the convicted Rust armorer, was not disclosed to the defense.

“At that point, I really started to feel sorry for Mr. Baldwin,” Haag said. “I thought, you know, ‘What’s going on here? What is happening?’ ”

The dismissal of the case came as a surprise to the jurors. They found out only after being sent home and receiving a text message from the court that read "Trail CANCELLED," with the word "trial" misspelled.

This development has sparked discussions about the handling of the case and the implications for Baldwin and others involved. As the legal proceedings conclude, the reflections of the jurors provide a glimpse into the complexities and challenges of this high-profile case.

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An Arizona man has been arrested after authorities allegedly found his 9-year-old son's decomposing body on a couch in their home, according to multiple reports.

Joseph Gregory Antonsen, 38, was taken into custody following the grim discovery at the family’s residence in the Picture Rocks area on Sunday, July 14. The Arizona Republic, AZ Family, and KVOA reported on the arrest, citing a police news release.

Online jail records indicate that Antonsen is being held on a bond of $500,000 and faces charges of child abuse and negligent homicide. It is not immediately clear if he has entered pleas to the charges or retained an attorney.

The investigation began when authorities conducted a welfare check at the property and found Antonsen’s son lifeless on a couch. According to the news release, the boy's body was already in the process of decomposition. The Arizona Republic reported, citing the news release, that the home was in a state of severe neglect.

The Arizona Republic, referencing unspecified court documents, reported that Antonsen allegedly told officers his son had been unwell two days prior. He claimed he intended to take the child to the doctor, but the boy started “shuttering and going limp,” according to the documents. When Antonsen returned after turning on his car, he realized the boy was not breathing and did not have a pulse.

Instead of calling for help, Antonsen allegedly left the home for a period, leaving his son inside. The documents further allege that Antonsen knew he should have sought immediate assistance but failed to do so.

The police news release also described the deplorable conditions inside the home, which was filled with garbage such as “empty beer cans, large piles of soiled diapers, rotten food, bottles full of what appears to be urine, lots of insect activity, and spiders (black widow and brown recluse),” according to KOLD.

Neighbors expressed shock and sadness over the incident. One neighbor, whose daughter used to play with the boy, told KOLD, “His son was really cute. He was a really friendly kid. He was very polite. He was a lot friendlier than his dad.” She added that she had not seen the boy in around a month and had noticed seeing the family less frequently in recent months.

Another neighbor told the outlet that she thought the house had been abandoned.

This tragic incident has raised serious questions about the circumstances leading to the boy’s death and the living conditions in the home. As the investigation continues, authorities and the community are left grappling with the devastating loss of a young life.
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Kesha S. Kennedy, 34, of Zanesville, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to what prosecutors have labeled "serial 911 abuse" after making hundreds of calls to emergency services for nonexistent emergencies. The Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office announced on Monday, July 15, that Kennedy’s actions led to significant misuse of local emergency resources and tragically contributed to one person’s death.

Kennedy appeared in Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas on Friday, July 12, before Judge Mark C. Fleegle. She pleaded guilty to felony disrupting public services, felony making false alarms, and 25 counts of misdemeanor misuse of 911 systems. The charges stem from nearly 400 false emergency calls made since 2020, many of which were placed multiple times a week and sometimes several times in a single day.

The Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office detailed in a news release how Kennedy exploited local first responders for her own amusement. "She effectively used local first responders for her personal entertainment for ambulance rides to the hospital, thus precluding emergency services from responding to actual emergencies," the release stated.

In one particularly grievous instance, the South Zanesville Fire Department (SZFD) was unable to attend to a person experiencing severe breathing difficulties because they were responding to one of Kennedy’s false alarms. "The person with breathing trouble later died. In another case, SZFD was understaffed for a fire, due to personnel attending to Kennedy," the release explained.

Despite repeated visits to Genesis Hospital, where medical staff confirmed that Kennedy had no medical issues or emergencies, she continued to call 911. These unnecessary ambulance transports and hospital visits were taxpayer-funded through Medicaid.

Muskingum County Assistant Prosecutor John Litle highlighted the severity of Kennedy's actions in court, stating, “350 pointless ambulance runs is absolutely ridiculous.” He further noted that Kennedy had been evaluated by a forensic psychologist, who determined she has a factitious disorder, meaning she frequently lies about her health.

"Obviously some type of check or balance needs to exist so that this type of abuse is more quickly reported by EMS to law enforcement," Litle added, emphasizing the need for systems to prevent such misuse of emergency services in the future.

The court heard that Kennedy’s repeated false calls not only endangered lives by diverting emergency services from genuine emergencies but also placed an undue financial burden on the community. SZFD and other local emergency services have not yet commented publicly on the case.

Kennedy will be sentenced at a later date. The outcome of her sentencing will likely focus on preventing further misuse of emergency services and addressing the systemic issues that allowed this abuse to continue for so long.

#KeshaKennedy #Serial911Abuse #EmergencyServices #MuskingumCounty #JohnLitle #FalseAlarms #PublicSafety
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Alec Baldwin’s legal team has indicated plans to sue Santa Fe Sheriff Adan Mendoza and prosecutor Kari Morrissey after it was revealed they withheld critical evidence during Baldwin's trial for the on-set shooting death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
In preservation notices obtained by Rolling Stone, Baldwin’s attorneys warned both Mendoza and Morrissey of “future litigation” due to their actions during the involuntary manslaughter trial. The notices require both parties to “preserve all relevant information” including “devices, hard drives, emails, text messages, and other electronic communications” related to the case. This encompasses “all communications between and among anyone at the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and/or the Special Prosecutor’s Office related to the Incident,” as well as all “documents, communications, and information referencing or relating to Mr. Baldwin.”
The notices also caution that failure to comply could result in “serious consequences, including civil liability, court sanctions, and adverse evidentiary inferences in any subsequent proceeding.”
In a surprising turn of events, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed Baldwin's case, citing the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office and Morrissey’s failure to disclose key evidence regarding the source of the live round that killed Hutchins on October 21, 2021. Hutchins was fatally shot while preparing for a scene inside the Bonanza Creek Ranch in New Mexico. Baldwin was practicing a cross draw with a pistol when it accidentally discharged, striking Hutchins fatally and injuring director Joel Souza. Baldwin, aged 66, along with the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, faced involuntary manslaughter charges for the incident.

Gutierrez-Reed, found guilty in a separate trial, was sentenced to 18 months in prison in March. Following the dismissal of Baldwin’s case, her legal team is seeking to overturn her conviction, citing similar prosecutorial misconduct. In a motion filed Tuesday, attorney Jason Bowles asserted that substantial evidence, undisclosed before the trial, had come to light. Bowles has also requested that Gutierrez-Reed be released from prison and called for the removal of special prosecutor Kari Morrissey due to alleged misconduct. District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies has continued to support Morrissey despite these allegations.

Though Baldwin’s criminal charges have been dismissed, he is not entirely free of legal battles. Civil lawsuits from Hutchins' family remain pending. Gloria Allred, representing Hutchins' parents and sister, emphasized that the judge's decision to dismiss the case does not exonerate Baldwin. “The judge's decision is in no way, shape, or form an exoneration of him,” Allred stated. “It does not change the fact that Alec Baldwin killed Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust.' He fired a loaded gun while pointing it at a human being.”

At a press conference on Saturday, Allred reiterated her commitment to seeking justice for Hutchins, vowing “to fight to the end for Halyna Hutchins.” Despite the case dismissal, the ongoing civil litigation ensures that Baldwin remains entangled in the legal ramifications of the tragic shooting on the “Rust” film set.

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In a significant development in the Karen Read case, Judge Beverly Cannone has indefinitely extended the order to keep the jury list impounded. This decision follows a motion filed by a juror, identified under the pseudonym Juror Doe, who expressed credible fears for their personal safety and that of their family.

Earlier this month, Judge Cannone issued a temporary order to conceal the jury list from public view. On Thursday, she decided to extend this order after Juror Doe filed a motion, citing concerns about being threatened and harassed if the names were released.

"I am frightened for my personal safety as a result of learning that someone associated with this case has been criminally charged with intimidation," Juror Doe stated in the filing.

Juror Doe further elaborated, "If our names are made public, we will be constantly threatened and harassed, and there will likely be a physical confrontation at some point." The juror mentioned retaining legal counsel due to these safety concerns.

This order comes amid ongoing disputes over the potential outcomes if Judge Cannone had not declared a mistrial. Read's defense team argues that the jury unanimously agreed to find her not guilty on two of the three charges related to the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. They are seeking to dismiss these two charges on the grounds of "double jeopardy." Conversely, the prosecution maintains that dismissing the charges would be inappropriate.

Karen Read is accused of hitting and killing Officer O'Keefe with her SUV in 2022 and leaving him to die in a snowstorm. Her defense team claims she was framed by several individuals, including law enforcement officials. The high-profile case ended in a mistrial, but the fallout continues.

The juror's affidavit also mentioned awareness of a blogger, Aidan Kearney, charged with witness intimidation related to the case. Kearney, who writes for TB Daily News under the pseudonym "Turtleboy," has made incendiary social media posts about the jury. Juror Doe noted, "My concerns are not limited to a particular blogger or to a particular 'side' of this case. I am aware that there are other outspoken bloggers, commentators, and groups of people who wished for a guilty verdict on some or all charges against the defendant."

The affidavit included social media posts by Kearney, in which he expressed a desire to identify the "idiot on this jury."

The juror also recalled incidents of harassment mentioned by witnesses during the trial and noted that jurors could hear protesters outside the courthouse during deliberations. These protesters were reportedly yelling and screaming, adding to the tense atmosphere.

The juror's primary concern is the inability to protect themselves and their family from potential harm, stating, "I would not be able to protect myself or my family."

While an alternate juror has spoken to WBZ about their experience with the trial, none of the deliberating jurors have come forward publicly to discuss the case. Karen Read's attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss certain charges following the mistrial, claiming they have received input from several jurors about the deliberation process.

As the case continues to unfold, the safety of jurors remains a critical concern, underscoring the intense public interest and contentious nature of the trial.

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