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CBS News
4 days ago
- General
- CBS News
"Alligator Robb" know for capturing Chicago's "Chance the Snapper" speaking at Field Museum
Chicago's beloved wildlife expert Frank "Alligator" Robb will be a guest speaker at the Field Museum in June. Robb will speak as part of the museum's "Meet a Scientist" series on June 6. The alligator expert stepped in to capture "Chance the Snapper," an American alligator who became a citywide sensation in the summer of 2019 when he was spotted swimming in the Humboldt Park lagoon. Robb is the president and founder of a nonprofit organization leading studies on chemical exposure and its effects on wildlife and humans. He focuses on how pollutants impact DNA structures in alligators. The event is included with a general admission pass to the Field Museum. Robb will speak from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Courier
09-05-2025
- The Courier
Gull-crushing Perthshire abuser, 80, told wife: 'I wish you were dead'
A Perthshire pensioner hid his wife's passport to prevent her from travelling as part of a campaign of abuse spanning more than two decades. Frank Robb constantly shouted at and belittled his 'much younger' partner and told her 'I wish you were dead'. Perth Sheriff Court heard how the 80-year-old drove over and killed a seagull chick during one argument, after threating to shove the woman out of the car. Oil worker Robb pled guilty to engaging in a course of abusive behaviour, mostly at his home in Alyth, between January 1 2003 and July 21 2024. He admitted repeatedly making derogatory remarks, shouting, swearing and threatening her with violence. Robb also admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive manner towards a teenager between June 19 and July 21 2024. He was told the custody threshold had been met. Fiscal depute Nicola Caira said Robb and his partner had been together for 20 years and were married for 14. 'The relationship is said to have been turbulent throughout. This was put down to the accused's drinking. 'When the complainer tried to raise concerns, he laughed at her.' The court heard how the woman flew back from a trip to Azerbaijan in March 2023. The first thing Robb said when he met her at Edinburgh Airport was: 'What the f*** is that? Look at your lips.' He then called her a 'bush' and a racial slur, 'as she had dyed her hair a lighter colour and used lip fillers in an attempt to make herself look more British,' the fiscal depute said. During their time back in Scotland, Robb regularly verbally abuse the woman calling her a 'bitch,' a 'fat cow' and saying 'look at yourself in the mirror'. The remarks often left the woman in tears. In May 2023, she was looking for her passport so she could return to Azerbaijan in the holidays. When she finally found it, Robb grabbed her by the collar and threatened to kill her. 'It appears there had been an attempt to hide the passports from the complainer to prevent her from travelling,' the court heard. Robb constantly messaged the woman when she returned to Azerbaijan in July. He had promised to fix an issue with her passport and visa but whenever this got brought up he claimed to have no money. In April 2024, the woman returned to Scotland and moved back in with Robb. 'The behaviour began to deteriorate again,' said Ms Caira. 'The accused regularly shouted and swore at the complainer.' He made comments such as 'I wish you were dead' and 'everything was great before you came back here'. The court heard he also became aggressive towards a teenage girl. One day she arrived at school upset after Robb had sworn and ranted at her. She told teachers what had happened. While on a trip in July 2024, Robb said: 'I hoped when I came back, I would see that you guys were dead – even the cat.' Later that month, they were in Cornwall and Robb said: 'You better shut your mouths, I don't pay your food, I don't f***ing have money.' He then threatened to stop the car and push the woman out of the vehicle. Robb shouted: 'Don't f***ing talk to me like that,' and drove over a baby seagull, killing it, the fiscal depute said. 'This was witnessed by the (young complainer) who said she felt unwell.' The woman, who felt isolated and alone, contacted police and asked for help. Solicitor Angela McLardy, defending, said the pair had not reconciled but the relationship has since improved. 'He is 80 years old. It has been very uncomfortable for him to sit here today and listen to what has been said. 'He is very remorseful.' She said Robb's anger stemmed from 'frustrations about financial security'. 'He is deeply embarrassed,' Ms McLardy said. Sheriff Derek Reekie told Robb: 'This was an appalling course of conduct and you should be utterly ashamed of yourself. 'I am pleased to hear that this has been something of a wake up call. 'But it shouldn't have taken the court process to bring you to that conclusion.' The sheriff said: 'I take the view that the custody threshold has been met but I am satisfied there is an alternative.' Robb, of Meethill Road, was ordered to carry out 180 hours of unpaid work. The court further issued a non-harassment order, demanding Robb stay away from his estranged partner for a year.
Edinburgh Live
08-05-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Bully husband met wife at Edinburgh Airport and shouted 'look at your lips'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An 80-year-old husband bullied his much younger foreign bride after she returned from her homeland with lip fillers and dyed hair in a bid to 'look more British'. Frank Robb abused and berated his wife over 18 months and hid her passport to prevent her from returning to her home in Azerbaijan. Robb - who has posted pro-white and anti-migrant views online - subjected her to vile threats and told her that he wished she was dead. Sheriff Derek Reekie told Robb: "What I heard was an appalling course of conduct in a domestic situation and you should be utterly ashamed of yourself." Banning Robb from contact with his ex-wife for 12 months, he said: "You had a much younger wife from a different culture and country who would, no doubt, have challenges financially in a new country. "I am shocked it might have taken this court process to make you aware of how appalling a way this was to treat someone you were married to. I am pleased to hear this might be a wake up call and you have realised the error of your ways." The sheriff heard that Robb was still working and he ordered the octogenarian to carry out 180 hours unpaid work in the community. Robb, from Alyth, Perthshire, admitted engaging in a course of abusive behaviour towards his ex between January 1 2023 and July 21 2024. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. He admitted refusing to help with passports and visas to prevent her travelling and working. He also admitted shouting and swearing at a child. Fiscal depute Nicola Caira told Perth Sheriff Court: "The accused and the complainer had been together for 20 years and married for 14 of them. "The relationship was said to have been quite turbulent and she put that down to the accused's drinking. In March 2023 she returned to Scotland after being in Azerbaijan. The accused met her at Edinburgh Airport and the first comment he made to the complainer was 'what the f*** is that? Look at your lips.' He called her a p*** because she had dyed her hair lighter and used lip fillers to look more British. "During her time in Scotland he is said to have called her a b**** and a fat cow and said to her to look at herself in the mirror. He said: 'Look at your body - you've been used too much.'" Robb grabbed his wife by the collar and told her he would kill her if she dared to take their child to her home country, the court was told. Ms Caira said: "It appears there was an attempt to hide the passport from the complainer to prevent her travelling. He promised to fix issues with her passport, but would then state he had no money. "It was the same with her visa to work in Scotland. It was felt as though the accused was making an issue of this to keep the complainer in Scotland. He would tell her to get a job, but not assist her. His behaviour deteriorated again and he would shout and swear at her." Robb told her: "I wish you were dead. Everything was great before you came back here. You ruined my life." He also told them he hoped the family cat would die too. During a holiday in Cornwall, Robb threatened to stop the car and shove his wife out, before suggesting they go for pizza which he knew she did not like. "He drove over a baby seagull, killing it," the prosecutor said. "The complainer stated she felt helpless and unsure what to do. She stated she did not know anyone else and felt isolated and alone." She eventually reported Robb to police and he was arrested. "He stated he was sorry for what he has done and she accepted this," Ms Caira said. "She stated she has had no contact from the accused and does not wish contact." Solicitor Angela McLardy, defending, told the court: "He sits here, very uncomfortable hearing what has been said. He is very remorseful. He provides an explanation borne from a lack of financial security. His behaviour was completely unacceptable. The parties have separated. "He has learned a great deal from this experience. He is deeply embarrassed that his behaviour has been put before everyone. He would liked to have highlighted the good times they did share."
