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- Daily Mirror
Brit model in hellhole jail after 'being caught smuggling £200,000 of drugs'
An Onlyfans model from Nottinghamshire is now stuck in a Spanish jail. Clara Wilson was charged with a drug running offence after she arrived in Barcelona in January An Onlyfans model is stuck in a hellish jail after she was caught allegedly smuggling drugs worth up to £200,000 into Spain. Clara Wilson, 36, was charged with a drug running offence after more than 34 kilos of cannabis were found in her suitcase at Barcelona's El Prat airport. From Huthwaite, Notts, Clara was held as she departed a Qatar Airways flight from Doha on January 20. She is believed to have travelled from Barcelona from Bangkok with stopovers in India and Qatar. Clara is now remanded to a prison close to Barcelona after her arrest. No trial date has been set yet. An indictment shows public prosecutors have already demanded a four-year prison sentence and huge fine payment totalling £758,000 if she is convicted. The three-page indictment states: 'The accused woman was intercepted by the Civil Guard around 9pm on January 20 at Barcelona's El Prat airport after getting off a Qatar Airways flight. 'In two suitcases she had previously checked in, police found 60 vacuum-packed packages containing a green-coloured substance that tested positive for marihuana. The substance weighed 34,074 grams. A subsequent analysis by the National Toxicology Institute of a 55 gram sample of the substance confirmed it as cannabis.' Public prosecutors added in the document: 'The drugs were transported by the accused with the intention of selling it to third parties on the black market where its value would have been [£180,000].' Clara, one of the latest in a string of young women to end up in prisons around the world after being accused of drug trafficking, has also been warned an extra six months would be slapped on top of the four years in jail she could get if she fails to pay her fines. The time Wilson has already spent in custody would be taken off the prison sentence she receives if convicted. It is not yet clear how she intends pleading and whether she will try to strike a pre-trial plea bargain deal in the hope of getting more lenient treatment. Under Spanish law the British model can be held for up to two years in prison before she has to be bailed, but well-placed sources said they expected her to be tried later this year. It comes as Brits Bella May Culley, 18, Charlotte May Lee, 21, and Isabella Daggett, 21, are all facing lengthy prison sentences in harsh overseas prisons if they are convicted of drug smuggling. Bella, 18, was the first hit the headlines following her arrest in Georgia. She flew into the former Soviet state from Thailand on May 11. She faces a lengthy spell behind bars if found guilty — which could be life if she receives a severe sentence. Little is still known about how she came to be caught at Tblisi Airport after her family reported her missing in Thailand. Charlotte arrived in Sri Lanka again from Thailand on may 12, allegedly with a stash of cannabis in her luggage valued at £1.2million which she denied knowing anything about. She has been in custody since she was arrested at Bandaranaike Airport. Isabella Daggett, 21, is another alleged drug mule who is being held in a hellhole Dubai prison where she has not been able to shower or change clothes. Her case has been highlighted by her family after she was arrested in March, just five weeks after moving to the United Arab Emirates for work. She was working for a businessman doing internet recruiting for construction sites in the UK and he offered to send her to the Middle East for a similar role. But police in Dubai allegedly arrested her along with another man not long after she arrived in Dubai. Her family insist she was taken by police simply for being 'in the wrong place at the wrong time' and has never used drugs. And she has not taken a shower or even changed her clothes in months after being banged up in a prison in March, her family claims. Her grandmother Heather Smith told the DailyMail:"She was arrested with a lad, who was not her boyfriend, with whom she was staying because things had fallen through with another house. She didn't really like him that much. He may be guilty of something, but she isn't. We told Bella before she went to Dubai, 'you know the rules in Dubai, play by the rules, don't flaunt this, don't do that' All three women deny the charges against them.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Clara Home Care Closes $3.1M Seed Round to Transform Senior Home Care
AI-powered platform delivers flexible, affordable in-home care that puts families in control and empowers them with tools to hire trusted, high-quality caregivers SAN FRANCISCO, June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clara Home Care, a technology platform that makes the direct hiring of professional, in-home senior caregivers more accessible, convenient and affordable for families, today announced it closed a $3.1 million seed round led by Torch Capital, Virtue and Y Combinator, with participation from several prominent angel investors. Founded in 2024 with deep roots in Northern California, Clara recently announced plans to expand its services nationwide in the near future. "The home care crisis is only getting worse—families are stuck juggling the needs of both kids and aging parents," said Jon Levinson, CEO and co-founder of Clara. "They need real help, but traditional agencies just aren't cutting it. They're too rigid, too pricey, and too impersonal. Clara offers a more flexible, affordable approach that puts families in control and gives them the tools to ensure their loved ones get the best care possible." Home care is regular, non-medical assistance provided in a person's home, helping with daily activities like bathing, cooking and companionship to support independent living. Clara streamlines the entire caregiving process—from discovery and background checks to scheduling, payroll and tax filings—all in one easy-to-use solution that provides full transparency and ensures compliance. By offering the flexibility of private hiring without the administrative burden, Clara eliminates the high costs and rigid structures of traditional agencies. Families save 20% to 40%—often more than $10,000 annually—while gaining control over who provides care and when. Clara's platform uses AI-powered tools to match families with caregivers based on skills, availability and personality fit, promoting longer-lasting, more compatible relationships. For caregivers, Clara offers significantly higher pay—$25–$30/hour in major metro markets—along with flexible hours and digital tools that simplify daily tasks. By meeting the needs of both families and caregivers, Clara delivers a more affordable and lasting way for older adults to age at home. Clara's entry into the home care market comes at a critical moment for senior care in America. Over 11,000 Americans will turn 65 every day through 2027, driving unprecedented demand for long-term care. Nearly 70% will need such care, often for three years, and more than 95% prefer to age at home. The U.S. home care market is projected to grow to 5.5 million job openings by 2033 but only 750,000 new workers. Home care aides earn just $14–$16 an hour on average, often below the poverty line, while agencies typically charge families double. With annual in-home care costs topping $100,000 and nearly 80% of caregivers leaving their jobs each year, the system is strained. Clara seeks to fill the gap by building a bridge between families seeking high-quality care at a reasonable price and professional caregivers who deserve fair pay, flexibility and respect—redefining what home care looks like in America. In its first year, Clara's innovative approach to home care has created strong demand from families and caregivers alike, delivering over 15,000 hours of care in the San Francisco Bay Area and onboarding more than 1,500 vetted caregivers to its network. The company has grown rapidly, increasing its revenue more than 30-fold since its first month of operation. "We're thrilled to partner with Clara and support its mission to help families everywhere access the quality in-home care they deserve," said Katie Reiner Peykar, Partner at Torch Capital. "The Clara team brings unparalleled experience and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by families navigating senior care. Their innovative approach to combining technology with compassionate, personalized care has the potential to redefine how we think about aging at home." About Clara Home Care Clara Home Care is a technology platform that helps families directly and affordably employ professional, in-home senior caregivers. Born from a co-founder's personal struggle to find high-quality, reliable care, Clara streamlines the entire caregiving process—from discovery and background checks to scheduling, payroll and tax filings—all in one easy-to-use solution. By offering the flexibility of private hiring without the administrative burden, Clara eliminates the high costs and inflexibility of traditional approaches to in-home care while maintaining compliance and transparency. Families are matched with caregivers based on skills, availability and personality fit through AI-powered tools that promote stronger, longer-lasting relationships. At the same time, Clara empowers caregivers with higher pay, flexible hours and modern tools that simplify their work and improve job satisfaction. Founded in 2024, Clara recently announced plans to expand its services nationwide in the near future. Learn more at Follow Clara on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram. View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Michael TeboGabriel Marketing Group (for Clara)Phone: 571-835-8775Email: michaelt@
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business Wire
Clara Home Care Closes $3.1M Seed Round to Transform Senior Home Care
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Clara Home Care, a technology platform that makes the direct hiring of professional, in-home senior caregivers more accessible, convenient and affordable for families, today announced it closed a $3.1 million seed round led by Torch Capital, Virtue and Y Combinator, with participation from several prominent angel investors. Founded in 2024 with deep roots in Northern California, Clara recently announced plans to expand its services nationwide in the near future. 'The home care crisis is only getting worse—families are stuck juggling the needs of both kids and aging parents,' said Jon Levinson, CEO and co-founder of Clara. 'They need real help, but traditional agencies just aren't cutting it." Share 'The home care crisis is only getting worse—families are stuck juggling the needs of both kids and aging parents,' said Jon Levinson, CEO and co-founder of Clara. 'They need real help, but traditional agencies just aren't cutting it. They're too rigid, too pricey, and too impersonal. Clara offers a more flexible, affordable approach that puts families in control and gives them the tools to ensure their loved ones get the best care possible.' Home care is regular, non-medical assistance provided in a person's home, helping with daily activities like bathing, cooking and companionship to support independent living. Clara streamlines the entire caregiving process—from discovery and background checks to scheduling, payroll and tax filings—all in one easy-to-use solution that provides full transparency and ensures compliance. By offering the flexibility of private hiring without the administrative burden, Clara eliminates the high costs and rigid structures of traditional agencies. Families save 20% to 40%—often more than $10,000 annually—while gaining control over who provides care and when. Clara's platform uses AI-powered tools to match families with caregivers based on skills, availability and personality fit, promoting longer-lasting, more compatible relationships. For caregivers, Clara offers significantly higher pay—$25–$30/hour in major metro markets—along with flexible hours and digital tools that simplify daily tasks. By meeting the needs of both families and caregivers, Clara delivers a more affordable and lasting way for older adults to age at home. Clara's entry into the home care market comes at a critical moment for senior care in America. Over 11,000 Americans will turn 65 every day through 2027, driving unprecedented demand for long-term care. Nearly 70% will need such care, often for three years, and more than 95 % prefer to age at home. The U.S. home care market is projected to grow to 5.5 million job openings by 2033 but only 750,000 new workers. Home care aides earn just $14–$16 an hour on average, often below the poverty line, while agencies typically charge families double. With annual in-home care costs topping $100,000 and nearly 80% of caregivers leaving their jobs each year, the system is strained. Clara seeks to fill the gap by building a bridge between families seeking high-quality care at a reasonable price and professional caregivers who deserve fair pay, flexibility and respect—redefining what home care looks like in America. In its first year, Clara's innovative approach to home care has created strong demand from families and caregivers alike, delivering over 15,000 hours of care in the San Francisco Bay Area and onboarding more than 1,500 vetted caregivers to its network. The company has grown rapidly, increasing its revenue more than 30-fold since its first month of operation. 'We're thrilled to partner with Clara and support its mission to help families everywhere access the quality in-home care they deserve,' said Katie Reiner Peykar, Partner at Torch Capital. 'The Clara team brings unparalleled experience and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by families navigating senior care. Their innovative approach to combining technology with compassionate, personalized care has the potential to redefine how we think about aging at home.' About Clara Home Care Clara Home Care is a technology platform that helps families directly and affordably employ professional, in-home senior caregivers. Born from a co-founder's personal struggle to find high-quality, reliable care, Clara streamlines the entire caregiving process—from discovery and background checks to scheduling, payroll and tax filings—all in one easy-to-use solution. By offering the flexibility of private hiring without the administrative burden, Clara eliminates the high costs and inflexibility of traditional approaches to in-home care while maintaining compliance and transparency. Families are matched with caregivers based on skills, availability and personality fit through AI-powered tools that promote stronger, longer-lasting relationships. At the same time, Clara empowers caregivers with higher pay, flexible hours and modern tools that simplify their work and improve job satisfaction. Founded in 2024, Clara recently announced plans to expand its services nationwide in the near future. Learn more at Follow Clara on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.
