Teacher jailed after stalking ex-boyfriend who she couldn't get over
Hannah Freeman, 27, was seen sobbing during an explosive courtroom exchange as she was sentenced for the bad break-up behavior.
Freeman was placed on administrative leave from North Ridgeville Schools district, located about 25 miles west of Cleveland, last year after being charged with several felony counts including menacing by stalking, trespass, theft, identity fraud, and theft of drugs.
SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO
Westlake Police Department claimed Freeman broke into her ex-partner's car twice and followed him to work at least 33 times on 19 different days over the course of one month, according to WKYC.
Freeman took a plea deal on the lesser charges and told Cuyahoga County Judge David Matia she had learned her lesson.
She said: 'I regret the incident. I definitely acted out of emotion and I regret that decision that I made that night.
'I will take steps that are necessary to move on from this incident and you will not see me back here again.'
However, the judge was not convinced and sentenced Freeman to 18 months of probation, with the first seven days to be served at the county jail.
Matia said: 'This is frankly a bizarre breakup between two professionals. The presentencing investigation does not paint a pretty picture of your behavior Ms Freeman.
'You should have known that was over. It was my understanding that the victim had someone else in his life.'
Freeman's attorney and the judge then got into a spat over the sentencing, with her lawyer arguing his sentence was not in the agreed upon plea deal.
The judge said: 'You didn't agree with me.'
In June, Freeman pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct, obstructing official business, and possessing criminal tools.
The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office said they made the agreement because Freeman had no prior criminal history and they had consulted with her ex-boyfriend.
Matia argued that the attorney did not meet with him about the plea agreement before sentencing, which Freeman's lawyer claimed was because the judge was not available during that time.
The judge fired back: 'I'm offended that you would make the insinuation here that I don't work enough. Your bad practice is not my problem.'
Freeman sobbed in her lawyers arms before collecting her things to be hauled off to the county jail.
Police body camera footage showed Freeman being arrested after her ex reported that she stole two backpacks from his car.
Two computers and his wallet were in the bags, making the estimated value of the stolen items $1,100.
Freeman's ex told police that she would 'frequent his place of work as well as his residence, causing stress and mental anguish.'
After her arrest, Freeman was placed on administrative leave by the school districted, reported WOIO.
At the time North Ridgeville City Schools said: 'This matter does not pertain directly to school activities, and as such, the district will not be issuing additional statements at this time.
'However, North Ridgeville City Schools is committed to cooperating fully with law enforcement as needed to support a thorough and fair resolution.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
4 minutes ago
- The Independent
Jeffrey Epstein's former lawyer Roy Black dies after illness at age 80
Roy Black, the prominent criminal defense attorney who helped secure Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 plea deal, has died at the age of 80, his family confirmed. Black passed away at his home in Coral Gables, Florida, on Monday after battling an illness, his wife Lea Black told People magazine. 'Thank you for all your blessings,' the Real Housewives of Miami alum wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. 'We will be announcing details for a tribute and celebration in a few weeks.' Black first gained national attention in 1991 when he secured an acquittal for former President John F. Kennedy's nephew, William Kennedy Smith, in a high-profile rape trial – a watershed moment for criminal defense, as the proceedings were broadcast live on national television. The attorney went on to play a central role in Epstein's legal defense as the financier was investigated in 2006 for multiple sex crimes involving dozens of underage girls. Rather than face federal indictment, Black and Epstein's lawyers negotiated a non-prosecution agreement with federal prosecutors in 2007, which was finalized in 2008. Under the deal, Epstein pleaded guilty to state charges of soliciting prostitution and soliciting prostitution with a minor and received a 13-month jail sentence and was registered as a sex offender. Black had represented a string of high-profile clients ranging from pop star Justin Bieber to race car driver Helio Castroneves. Most of the time, he was on the winning side, as noted by the Associated Press in their reporting. His clientele and courtroom success made him a regular on the Today Show and Larry King Live. Prominent attorneys and Black's former colleagues have praised him for his exceptional legal skill and courtroom expertise. 'Roy Black was the greatest criminal lawyer of our generation, perhaps in American history, achieving acquittals over a span of 50 years in some of the most challenging and notorious cases of all time,' partner of three decades at Black Srebnick, Howard Srebnick, told the Miami Herald. Srebnick's colleague David O. Markus said that Black was the 'GOAT' – greatest of all time – among Miami's criminal attorneys. 'This one really hurts,' he wrote on his Southern District of Florida blog. 'He was 80. And he really was the GOAT of criminal defense lawyers. There are so many of us that want to be Roy in the courtroom – commanding, persuasive, funny. '
The Independent
4 minutes ago
- The Independent
Trump rages over newly surfaced Epstein wedding photos and Victoria's Secret fashion show footage: Live
Newly uncovered photos and footage cast fresh light on Donald Trump 's past ties with Jeffrey Epstein. At least two black and White photos unearthed by CNN confirm for the first time that Epstein attended the president's December 1993 wedding to Marla Maples at the Plaza Hotel in New York. A third photograph taken two months earlier shows the pair together during the opening of the Harley-Davidson Cafe in New York. The outlet also broadcast footage from a 1999 Victoria's Secret runway event in New York, showing Trump, accompanied by Melania Trump, 'laughing and chatting' to Epstein. Both the photos and video predate any of Epstein's known legal issues. Asked about the photos in a call with CNN Tuesday, Trump said, 'You've got to be kidding me' before lashing out at the 'fake news' organization and hanging up. The report comes as the president attempted to brush off 'nonsense' claims surrounding the convicted sex offender's case and peddled a conspiracy theory that former President Barack Obama manufactured the Russia investigation into Trump's 2016 campaign. Trump rages over newly surfaced Epstein wedding photos Donald Trump has lashed out at CNN after they unearthed photos and footage of the president with Jeffrey Epstein in the 1990s. 'You've got to be kidding me,' Trump said in a phone call with the outlet, before branding it a 'fake news' organization and hanging up. At least two black and White photos confirm, for the first time, that Epstein attended the president's December 1993 wedding to Marla Maples at the Plaza Hotel in New York. A third photograph taken two months earlier shows the pair together during the opening of the Harley-Davidson Cafe in New York. The outlet also broadcast footage from a 1999 Victoria's Secret runway event in New York, showing Trump, accompanied by Melania Trump, 'laughing and chatting' to Epstein. Both the photos and video predate any of Epstein's known legal issues. James Liddell23 July 2025 10:04 Obama's office issues rare response to 'bizarre allegations' from Trump After President Donald Trump accused former President Barack Obama of treason, branding him the 'ringleader' of the Russia investigation, Obama's office issued a rare response, calling the 'bizarre allegations' both 'ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.' Obama spokesperson Patrick Rodenbush said: 'Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one.' Rodenbush noted that multiple investigations, including a bipartisan examination by the Senate Intelligence Committee, confirmed Russia had meddled in the 2016 election. That committee was led by then Senator Marco Rubio, now Trump's Secretary of State. Here's the statement in full: Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one. These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction. Nothing in the document issued last week undercuts the widely accepted conclusion that Russia worked to influence the 2016 presidential election but did not successfully manipulate any votes. These findings were affirmed in a 2020 report by the bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee, led by then-Chairman Marco Rubio. Oliver O'Connell23 July 2025 01:30 Trump labels Epstein files probe 'witch hunt' as he spirals over 'Barack Hussein Obama' in Oval Office rant John Bowden reports from Washington, D.C.: Donald Trump hastily changed the subject to his years-long bid to seek revenge against Barack Obama as he was questioned about the Jeffrey Epstein files during a meeting Monday with the president of the Philippines at the White House. The U.S. president accused his predecessor of 'sedacious [sic]' behavior and ranted about an imaginary 'coup' after Ed O'Keefe of CBS News asked him about the Justice Department reaching out to attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell to request a new interview about Epstein and the sex trafficking ring for which her involvement earned the socialite a 20-year prison sentence in 2022. Continue reading... 'Witch Hunt': Trump's label for Epstein files probe as he spirals in Oval Office rant President turns to DNI Tulsi Gabbard's 'Russiagate' distraction in lengthy screed when asked by reporter about stonewalling over full release of files tied to sex-trafficker financier Oliver O'Connell23 July 2025 01:00 In depth: Trump law to COST millions their healthcare and add $3T in debt while rich see tax CUTS President Donald Trump's signature law will simultaneously cause 10 million people to lose their healthcare while at the same time causing the nation's deficit to skyrocket, due to the fact it also includes massive tax cuts for the wealthy, a new analysis has found. Eric Garcia takes a close look at what is to come... Trump's signature bill adds $3.4 trillion to deficit, leaves 10M without healthcare 'It's actually almost unheard of ... that juxtaposition of taking from the poor while giving to the rich,' one analyst said Oliver O'Connell23 July 2025 00:30 ICYMI: Trump claims he never 'wrote a picture'... turns out that's not true When Donald Trump pushed back against a report alleging he drew a 'bawdy' sketch to celebrate convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein 's 50th birthday, the president insisted he doesn't draw pictures. 'I never wrote a picture in my life,' he said in an awkwardly phrased rebuttal to the Wall Street Journal last week, vehemently denying having anything to do with the birthday card. In a later Truth Social tirade he doubled down on the statement and bluntly declared: 'I don't draw pictures.' Despite the president's claims, multiple sketches by Trump have been made public over the years. James Liddell reports. Trump claims he never 'wrote a picture.' His claim has now been exposed At least five sketches attributed to Trump have sold at auction over the past decade, undermining his claim, 'I don't draw pictures' Oliver O'Connell23 July 2025 00:00 Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary insists 'nobody gives a poop' about Epstein Seemingly running cover for the Trump administration, which continues to face demands from MAGA supporters to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary declared on Monday night that 'nobody gives a poop' about the deceased sex offender. When confronted with poll numbers that found a vast majority of Republicans want all the documents related to the Epstein case to be published, the pro-Trump businessman and self-described 'Mr. Wonderful' doubled down while continuing to shrug off the controversy. Justin Baragona has the story. Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary insists 'nobody gives a poop' about Epstein 'Maybe they were raped, maybe they weren't. This is not what American families give a d*mn about,' Kevin O'Leary exclaimed on Monday night. Oliver O'Connell22 July 2025 23:30 Jeff Daniels has pointed message to Trump voters Actor Jeff Daniels has again lashed out at President Donald Trump's supporters, this time with a seven-word message. The 70-year-old Emmy-winning actor, who on numerous occasions has criticized Trump and the GOP, spoke to MSNBC 's Nicolle Wallace on the latest episode of her The Best People podcast about the current political climate under the Trump administration, including tariffs and the state of the Republican party. Inga Parkel has the story. Jeff Daniels issues pointed seven-word message for Trump voters 'Dumb and Dumber' star additionally lamented Kamala Harris's loss, saying he thinks she would have led like Abraham Lincoln Oliver O'Connell22 July 2025 23:00 GOP mocked for posting about Trump's paper straw policies amid Epstein fallout Social media users are mocking the GOP after a tweet from its official X account, stating President Donald Trump is " Making Straws Great Again" as the White House continues to deal with fallout over the Epstein files investigation. Posted Tuesday morning, the tweet includes a photo of Trump looking celebratory with his fist in the air and an inset of paper straws, celebrating the current president's cancellation of paper straw mandates under the Biden administration. Erin Keller reports. People on social media are mocking the GOP's 'Making Straws Great Again' tweet amid Jeffrey Epstein file demands. Oliver O'Connell22 July 2025 22:45 MAGA distractions help Trump deviate from so-called Epstein files President Donald Trump and his administration have been delving into distractions for their Make America Great Again base in deviation from its handling of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein died in his jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal charges related to the trafficking and sexual abuse of dozens of minor girls. His life and death have been the center of conspiracy theories, notably among Trump's base, as the feds have been tight-lipped about the evidence collected. Rachel Dobkin reports. The Trump administration has recently focused on a slew of issues not related to Epstein, from civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, to the names of sports teams in Washington and Cleveland Oliver O'Connell22 July 2025 22:30
The Guardian
12 minutes ago
- The Guardian
‘Daddy, police!': new video shows Ice arresting Oregon father at preschool
New video has been released showing masked immigration officers taking an Oregon father into custody while dropping off his child at a Portland-area preschool last week. In four clips obtained and verified by Oregon Public Broadcasting, Mahdi Khanbabazadeh, a 38-year-old chiropractor, can be seen asking US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents to 'wait for three minutes' because 'there is a baby in the car'. Minutes later, after the child exited the vehicle, the video shows Ice officers breaking the driver's side window of the car. Three of the video clips were taken by a dashboard camera; in the fourth, taken by a witness, an onlooker can be heard saying, 'This is not OK, and no one here will identify themselves to me,' as masked agents handcuff and escort Khanbabazadeh away. Ice arrested Khanbabazadeh outside Guidepost Montessori school in Beaverton, Oregon, on 15 July. A citizen of Iran, Khanbabazadeh entered the United States on a student visa. Ice said the father had overstayed his visa, but his family told local news that he was married to a US citizen and had already applied and interviewed for a green card. Immigration agents stopped Khanbabazadeh en route to the daycare, but allowed him to proceed to the school to drop off his child. There, Ice said he 'stopped cooperating, resisted arrest and refused to exit his vehicle'. In a statement, the agency added that officers broke a window, and the child was not harmed. Khanbabazadeh is still being held at a detention center in Tacoma, Washington, according to local news reports. Oregon Public Broadcasting obtained the four video clips from Khanbabazadeh's family. The first video, recorded at 8.17am, shows Khanbabazadeh rolling down his window during a traffic stop. As Khanbabazadeh searches for his identification, his child says, 'Daddy, police!' from a carseat in the back of the car. In response to a question about where they are headed, Khanbabazadeh says, 'Daycare.' In the second video clip, recorded at 8.32am from what appears to be the daycare parking lot, Khanbabazadeh implores officers to wait. 'There is a baby in the car,' he says. 'Is it hard to wait for three minutes?' Sign up to This Week in Trumpland A deep dive into the policies, controversies and oddities surrounding the Trump administration after newsletter promotion In the third and final dashcam video, recorded at 8.42am, an Ice officer breaks through the driver's side window of the car. Khanbabazadeh can be heard saying, 'I am getting out,' to which a masked Ice agent replies: 'Well, you should have done it already.' In the final video, taken by a bystander, Ice agents handcuff Khanbabazadeh while he is pressed up against his car. Khanbabazadeh can be heard saying, 'I'm Iranian, I don't know why they are doing this. I am a doctor,' while the bystander says, 'No one here will identify themselves.' Randy Kornfield, who was dropping off his four-year-old grandson at the Montessori school during Khanbabazadeh's arrest, told Oregon Public Broadcasting that one of the school's teachers asked the officers to identify themselves. He said the agents got into a heated exchange with the teacher at the request. This was the first confirmed federal immigration arrest at an Oregon school, according to local news. Local and state leaders, including Beaverton's mayor, Lacey Beaty; the Oregon governor, Tina Kotek; and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, condemned the arrest.
