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Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Yahoo
American tourist in Paris accused of tossing newborn from hotel window, leaving gap year program 'shocked'
An American tourist in Paris was taken into custody after allegedly throwing a newborn out of a hotel window, leading to its death. The incident involving the young woman, who was 18 years old, unfolded early Monday at an Ibis Styles hotel, according to the Le Parisien newspaper. French prosecutors later said the woman was traveling with a group of young people to Europe. "We are deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic event, and our thoughts are with everyone affected during this difficult time," the Massachusetts-based EF Gap Year told Fox News Digital in a statement Wednesday, noting that the woman was involved in one of their programs. "We are fully cooperating with local authorities as they continue their investigation. Counselling support has been offered to all group members, and we are extending our support to the impacted families," it added, without naming the woman. Prominent Colorado Developer Assassinated At Luxury Belize Home: Report Emergency responders rushed the newborn to a hospital after it allegedly was thrown from the second-floor window of the hotel, but the child was pronounced dead. Read On The Fox News App In Paris, the child protection police unit has been tasked with investigating the case as the homicide of a minor under 15 years old. Americans Considering Spring Break Vacation In Mexico Warned Of Murder Spike Authorities are considering the possibility of pregnancy denial, a condition in which a woman remains unaware of or in denial about her pregnancy until labor. EF Gap Year says on its website that its program is for ages 18-22. "Discover the world on the ultimate, global gap year: explore Europe, Asia and Australia through a combination of guided exploration and cultural immersion," it said. "Travel across three continents, then discover what it's like to live independently abroad while learning a language or interning." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Original article source: American tourist in Paris accused of tossing newborn from hotel window, leaving gap year program 'shocked'
Fox News
27-02-2025
- Fox News
American tourist in Paris accused of tossing newborn from hotel window, leaving gap year program 'shocked'
An American tourist in Paris was taken into custody after allegedly throwing a newborn out of a hotel window, leading to its death. The incident involving the young woman, who was 18 years old, unfolded early Monday at an Ibis Styles hotel, according to the Le Parisien newspaper. French prosecutors later said the woman was traveling with a group of young people to Europe. "We are deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic event, and our thoughts are with everyone affected during this difficult time," the Massachusetts-based EF Gap Year told Fox News Digital in a statement Wednesday, noting that the woman was involved in one of their programs. "We are fully cooperating with local authorities as they continue their investigation. Counselling support has been offered to all group members, and we are extending our support to the impacted families," it added, without naming the woman. Emergency responders rushed the newborn to a hospital after it allegedly was thrown from the second-floor window of the hotel, but the child was pronounced dead. In Paris, the child protection police unit has been tasked with investigating the case as the homicide of a minor under 15 years old. Authorities are considering the possibility of pregnancy denial, a condition in which a woman remains unaware of or in denial about her pregnancy until labor. EF Gap Year says on its website that its program is for ages 18-22. "Discover the world on the ultimate, global gap year: explore Europe, Asia and Australia through a combination of guided exploration and cultural immersion," it said. "Travel across three continents, then discover what it's like to live independently abroad while learning a language or interning."
Boston Globe
26-02-2025
- Boston Globe
A woman traveling with a Mass.-based organization in custody after newborn thrown from Paris hotel window
The woman was traveling through a Massachusetts-based organization called EF Gap Year, which coordinates travel programs overseas, a spokesperson for EF confirmed Tuesday. 'We are deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic event, and our thoughts are with everyone affected during this difficult time,' Adam Bickelman said in an emailed statement. Advertisement 'We are fully cooperating with local authorities as they continue their investigation,' the statement said. 'Counselling support has been offered to all group members, and we are extending our support to the impacted families.' The statement didn't name her. In Paris, the child protection police unit has been tasked with investigating the case as a homicide of a minor under 15 years old. Authorities are considering the possibility of pregnancy denial, a condition in which a woman remains unaware of or in denial about her pregnancy until labor.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Yahoo
American woman traveling through Mass. group in custody after newborn thrown from Paris hotel window
A young American woman traveling through a Massachusetts-based group in Europe was taken into custody after she allegedly threw a newborn out of a hotel window in Paris, killing the baby, authorities said Tuesday. The baby was reportedly thrown from a second-floor window of a hotel on Monday morning, according to the Paris prosecutor. Emergency responders rushed the newborn to a hospital, but the child was pronounced dead. The mother was traveling through Europe from the U.S. with a group of young adults. She was taken to a hospital for medical treatment following childbirth and has been placed in custody there, officials said. The woman was traveling through a Massachusetts-based organization called EF Gap Year, which coordinates travel programs overseas, a spokesperson for EF confirmed Tuesday. 'We are deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic event, and our thoughts are with everyone affected during this difficult time,' Adam Bickelman said in an emailed statement. 'We are fully cooperating with local authorities as they continue their investigation,' the statement said. 'Counselling support has been offered to all group members, and we are extending our support to the impacted families.' The statement didn't name her. In Paris, the child protection police unit has been tasked with investigating the case as a homicide of a minor under 15 years old. Authorities are considering the possibility of pregnancy denial, a condition in which a woman remains unaware of or in denial about her pregnancy until labor. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
The Hill
25-02-2025
- The Hill
American woman in custody after newborn thrown from Paris hotel window
A young American woman on a European trip was taken into custody after she allegedly threw a newborn out of a hotel window in Paris, killing the baby, authorities said Tuesday. The baby was reportedly thrown from a second-floor window of a hotel on Monday morning, according to the Paris prosecutor. Emergency responders rushed the newborn to a hospital, but the child was pronounced dead. The mother was traveling through Europe from the U.S. with a group of young adults. She was taken to a hospital for medical treatment following childbirth and has been placed in custody there, officials said. The woman was traveling through a Massachusetts-based organization called EF Gap Year, which coordinates travel programs overseas, a spokesperson for EF confirmed Tuesday. 'We are deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic event, and our thoughts are with everyone affected during this difficult time,' Adam Bickelman said in an emailed statement. 'We are fully cooperating with local authorities as they continue their investigation,' the statement said. 'Counselling support has been offered to all group members, and we are extending our support to the impacted families.' The statement didn't name her. In Paris, the child protection police unit has been tasked with investigating the case as a homicide of a minor under 15 years old. Authorities are considering the possibility of pregnancy denial, a condition in which a woman remains unaware of or in denial about her pregnancy until labor.
