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11 hours ago
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Man charged over abortion drug in partner's drink
A man in Texas has been charged with murder after he allegedly slipped an abortion drug into his pregnant girlfriend's drink. Justin Anthony Banta was arrested on Friday after a months-long investigation into his former girlfriend's accusation that he gave her the Plan C pill (known as an abortion drug) without her knowledge, according to police in the US state. Mr Banta's ex-partner said when she disclosed her pregnancy last year, he had offered to cover the cost of an abortion, but she expressed her desire to keep the baby. Police said after meeting with Mr Banta in a coffee shop, she experienced heavy bleeding and visited the emergency room, but lost her baby a few days later. Mr Banta was also charged with tampering with physical evidence and is awaiting prosecution, according to the Parker County Sheriff's Office. Police said Mr Banta's former girlfriend was around six-weeks pregnant when she went for a check up with her doctor, who told her the baby was healthy and had "a strong heartbeat" and vital signs. "Later that same day, the victim reported she met Banta at a coffee shop... where she expressed her suspicion that Banta had secretly added abortion-inducing pills to her drink without her knowledge or permission," the sheriff's office said in a statement. Mr Banta's former girlfriend also said he suggested they buy the Plan C abortion drug online after she disclosed her pregnancy. Following an interview with Mr Banta, police collected his mobile phone, but later discovered "crucial evidence relating to the case" was deleted, they said. Investigators said they believed Mr Banta, who worked in IT at the US Department of Justice, later accessed his phone remotely and performed a "reset". An arrest warrant for him was then obtained, and Mr Banta was charged last week with capital murder and tampering with physical evidence. Police said the cases against Mr Banta remained active and ongoing. Texas has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the US, banning all abortions except in dire medical circumstances. The state introduced a law in 2022 that carries civil and criminal penalties for those who perform abortions. A law in 2021 also bans the termination of pregnancies after a baby's heartbeat is detected, but does make exceptions for medical emergencies. Home Office miscarriage spiker remanded in custody
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5 days ago
- Sport
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Michigan QB Prospect Makes Big Announcement on Monday
Michigan QB Prospect Makes Big Announcement on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Michigan football has shored up its quarterback situation in a healthy way this offseason, bringing in transfer Mikey Keene from Fresno State along with the nation's top incoming freshman, Bryce Underwood. Advertisement The Wolverines have also looked to the future with the procurement of a pledge from class of 2026 four-star quarterback Brady Smigiel. On Monday, a Wolverines announcement at the team's recent offseason camp was revealed by a Class of 2027 quarterback prospect who hails from Michigan's backyard and has a chance to put himself in the mix to become one of Sherrone Moore's next signal callers in Ann Arbor. Michigan Class of 2026 QB commit Brady Smigiel. © JOE CURLEY/THE STAR / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "Blessed to be named Camp MVP at Michigan's camp today!" quarterback Duke Banta of Detroit (Novi) Catholic Central wrote on X. "Thank you for the experience and can't wait to be back," he added, tagging Michigan OC Chip Lindsey and coach Moore among others. "'100,'" a fan wrote using the '100' emoji with three flexing arm emojis and a "congratulations" comment under Banta's post. Advertisement Banta has not been given a star ranking by but holds an offer from the Central Michigan Chippewas and has received interest from the Wolverines and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He plays for a traditional high school powerhouse and stands 6-foot-2 inches tall, weighing in at 162 pounds. Banta will likely need to add size and strength in the weight room as his recruiting odyssey continues to heat up heading into the fall football season. The Wolverines have shown they are capable of recruiting top prospects on the national scene, adding to the competition that Banta will face in the coming seasons for a scholarship offer. Advertisement Related: Heisman Trophy Winner's Son Announces Big Offer From ACC Power This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
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Pa. Rep. aims to make highly debated COVID-19 drug available over-the-counter
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania Representative is looking to make an anti-parasite medication into an over-the-counter drug. Ivermectin, also known by its brand names 'Soolanra,' 'Sklice' or 'Stromectol,' is sold as an anti-parasite drug that can treat infections caused by roundworms, threadworms and other parasites. Currently, a prescription is needed in order to obtain the drug, something that Rep. Jacob Banta (R-Erie) is looking to change. Banta argued in his new legislation that Ivermectin is a 'very safe drug that has been used by millions of people worldwide.' The drug won a Nobel Prize in 2015 for its role in treating parasitic diseases, however, Banta also noted that the drug has been explored to treat other illnesses such as COVID-19. According to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), the use of Ivermectin has not been authorized or approved for the prevention of COVID-19 in humans or animals. The administration added that the currently available clinical trial data do not demonstrate that Ivermectin is effective against COVID-19 in humans. Banta's legislation noted that the National Institute of Health (NIH) reported Ivermectin is among several 'potential drugs explored for its therapeutic and preventative role' in COVID-19. However, in a study from 2024, the NIH noted that Ivermectin 'did not have an effect in reducing the risk of mortality in patients with COVID-19.' 'IVM (Ivermectin) did not increase the risk of PCR negative conversion, LOS, viral clearance, admission to ICU, symptoms resolved, discharge from hospital, hospitalization due to progression or SAEs,' The NIH study reads. 'Subgroup analysis based on different controls showed that IVM did not have an effect on reducing all-cause mortality rates in patients with COVID-19.' The bill argued that in India, Ivermectin prophylaxis was taken by 76 controls and 41 cases, with it being reported that the drug was associated with a 73% reduction of COVID-19 infection among healthcare workers for the following month, however, it is unclear in the legislation where the statistics were reported from. 'Personally, I'd like to report that my Eighty-five-year-old Mother was admitted to the hospital with Covid symptoms and made a complete recovery in just four days of administering Ivermectin in 2020,' Banta wrote. The Representative ended his legislation by noting that Arkansas and Idaho have already passed legislation for over-the-counter Ivermectin sales. The bill was introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and has now been referred to the Health Committee. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Health
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Bill proposes making Ivermectin available over the counter in Pennsylvania
(WHTM) — A bill proposed in the State House would legalize over-the-counter sales of Ivermectin in Pennsylvania. The bill, proposed by State Rep. Jacob Banta (R-4), proposes making the anti-parasitic drug legal over the counter in Pennsylvania. Rep. Banta said in the bill's memo that Ivermectin is 'a very safe drug that has been used by millions of people worldwide.' He cited the drug winning a Nobel Prize for treating parasitic diseases in 2015 and a 2021 NIH study that explored Ivermectin's therapeutic and preventative role in SARS-CoV-2, in which 76 controls and 41 cases were studied as reasons to legalize the drug. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Rep. Banta also said in the memo that his 85-year-old mother was admitted to the hospital and made a 'complete recovery' in just four days of administering Ivermectin in 2020. The memo says there are 'numerous testimonies' on the drug's safety, and Arkansas and Idaho have already passed legislation for over-the-counter Ivermectin sales. It is important to note that a 2024 report from the NIH says, 'Although isolated randomized clinical trials may show some benefit in some studies, the most recent large-scale and meta-analyses studies suggest that the role of Ivermectin in the treatment of COVID-19 in humans is ineffective and inconclusive.' A 2024 report from the Scientific Electronic Library Online in Brazil adds that 'The exact mechanism of action of Ivermectin against SARS-CoV-2 is not yet known. And although many studies present its application, some of them have a series of methodological limitations that make it difficult to analyze the data, interpret the results of the work, in addition to making comparisons between them difficult.' Furthermore, the FDA has not authorized or approved Ivermectin for use in preventing or treating COVID-19 in humans or animals. The FDA urges citizens to talk to their health care providers about available COVID-19 vaccines and treatment options, as providers can help determine the best option for you based on your health history. The bill has not been submitted for introduction yet. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- General
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State investigating after barn fire kills 21 horses
The Florida Bureau of Fire, Arson, and Explosives is investigating after a barn fire killed 21 horses Tuesday morning. Marion County Fire Chief James Banta says they got the call just before 4 a.m. of a barn on fire in the 6000 block of NW 118th Street in Reddick. 'The whole barn is on fire. I don't know how it can be. I just checked it an hour ago, and it was fine,' said a security guard to 911 dispatch Tuesday morning. Crews arrived within 15 minutes and found a 10,000-foot barn fully engulfed in flames. The roof had already completely collapsed by the time crews arrived. All 21 horses inside the structure died, the chief says. 'It's troubling for our community, and we're very sad. And our hearts and prayers go out to the owners of the horses, because this community loves our horses, and it's horse country,' Banta said. Skywitness and Drone 9 flew over the property, where only the foundation and some walls of the barn remain. The property is owned by the Roberts Family, a well-known name in Marion County. The family created the World Equestrian Center in Ocala and are the owners of the freight shipping empire R&L Carriers. The family has owned World Champion Show horses but no word on if those horses were killed in the fire. Chief Banta says this is a huge loss for not only the family but the community,y as Marion County is the heart of horse country. Tuesday, Marion County Fire Marshall and the state's Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives searched the scene and worked to determine what caused the fire. 'We'll look at everything, so we'll dig into the entire scene and try to recreate what happened and try and get to the bottom of it to hopefully prevent anything like this from happening again,' said Chief Banta. The state was called in because of the monetary loss of the fire between the building and the nearly two dozen horses. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
