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3 days ago
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Illegal immigrant suspect in Jocelyn Nungaray's murder now accused of prior sexual assault in Costa Rica
One of two suspects charged in Jocelyn Nungaray's murder is now accused of raping an American woman in Costa Rica, according to former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. Two Venezuelan illegal immigrants who may have ties to the Tren de Aragua gang — Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, 26, and Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 21 — are charged in the 12-year-old's June 2024 murder. They allegedly sexually assaulted and strangled the pre-teen to death, leaving her body tied up in a bayou in Houston. Ogg told FOX 26 Houston last week that she learned over the course of her investigation as DA, before her successor Sean Teare took office last year, that Pena Ramos had been involved in a prior sexual assault in Costa Rica involving an American woman who was apparently on vacation at the time. "It happened in Costa Rica. It happened to an American citizen who came forward with that information after their pictures were shown on national television," Ogg told the outlet. "When she reported it to the authorities in Costa Rica, they did nothing. Imagine the frustration of that individual. I don't want that to be swept under the carpet." Mom Of Girl Allegedly Killed By Illegals Says Wildlife Refuge Renaming 'Means The World' To Family The victim is not from Texas but felt compelled to come forward when Nungaray's murder made national headlines and she saw the suspects' photos on the news. Read On The Fox News App "The courage of any crime victim to come forward like that is remarkable to me and that played a major role in determining whether the death penalty is appropriate," Ogg told FOX 26. Texas Wildlife Refuge Renamed For Murdered 12-Year-old, Jocelyn Nungaray, Unveils Signage: 'Her Life Mattered' Ogg, who was seeking the death penalty for both suspects while in office, added that "authorities had no idea of their past behavior," such as charges in other countries, which "makes it hard to determine if someone is going to be a future danger." The former district attorney said she came forward with the information to FOX 26 now because she is "very concerned about the decisions" that Teare "has been making," referencing multiple cases that have been dismissed recently. "I think it's important for the public to get the final say," Ogg added. "Do they deserve death for the rape and murder of Jocelyn? Or should they spend their life in the penitentiary? What I don't want is some backdoor deal done in the quiet of the night and a long time after people have forgotten the horror of this case. I just want people to remember Jocelyn, and I want them to hear and make a decision about the evidence." Illegal Immigrant Admitted To Killing Woman On Her 21St Birthday Alexis Nungaray, Jocelyn's mother, has since become an advocate for victims of crimes allegedly committed by illegal immigrants. In a May interview, Alexis Nungaray described the 12-year-old as "a very creative, talented, free-spirited 12-year-old girl." Nungaray said Jocelyn "was very quirky" and "an old soul." She liked dressing in 1990s-style cargo jeans and Converse and loved listening to music from as far back as the 1940s and 1950s. Texas Da Seeking Death Penalty In Jocelyn Nungaray Case Warns Migrant Criminals: 'You Cannot Run And Hide' "She was very different and unique. She was an amazing friend," Nungaray said. Nungaray also said she is grateful to President Donald Trump for both his support and for "keeping his promises" regarding immigration enforcement. Da To Seek Death Penalty Against Illegal Immigrants Accused In Nungaray Murder Case "I support immigration, but I say there's just a right way and a wrong way to do it," she explained. "He's protecting the people, and he's taking consideration to the people, us the citizens and making sure we're safe and our kids are safe, women are safe, that we're all safe in our communities." "We've still got a long way to go," she went on. "But I will always advocate for her and be her voice and stand up for better border control and immigration laws. Because I know 1 million percent, Jocelyn's death should have been preventable." WATCH: JOCELYN NUNGARAY'S MOTHER TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESS Pena Ramos illegally crossed into El Paso, Texas, in May 2024, sources with the Department of Homeland Security previously confirmed to Fox News. He was caught by Border Patrol agents and was released into the U.S. with a Notice to Appear in court. Rangel Martinez also crossed illegally into El Paso in March and was caught by Border Patrol. He was released into the U.S. on an unknown basis. Jocelyn had been at a convenience store and was talking to her 13-year-old boyfriend on the phone after sneaking out of her family's apartment. The boyfriend told investigators that he could hear Nungaray talking with two people. Fox News' Peter Pinedo contributed to this article source: Illegal immigrant suspect in Jocelyn Nungaray's murder now accused of prior sexual assault in Costa Rica
New York Post
3 days ago
- New York Post
Ex-Houston DA reveals sick twist in Jocelyn Nungaray murder case as concerns about successor's soft-on-crime agenda grow
One of the illegal migrants accused of raping and killing little Jocelyn Nungaray and dumping her body in a Houston bayou allegedly raped another victim before the youngster's vicious slaying, the former district attorney revealed — as she expressed concerns with her successor's lax prosecution style. During Democrat Kim Ogg's investigation into the 12-year-old's barbaric murder a year ago, a woman came forward claiming that Franklin Jose Pena Ramos sexually assaulted her while she was vacationing in Costa Rica, the former DA told Fox 26 Houston Thursday. 3 Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel, 22, and Franklin Pena, 26, were both charged with capital murder. Houston Police Department Ogg has known about the rape allegation since late last year as she began pursuing the death penalty against the alleged killers before she left her post. She said she felt compelled to come forward now because she's 'very concerned about the decisions' the new Democratic DA, Sean Teare, has been making that include dismissing multiple cases. A spokesperson for Teare's office didn't immediately respond to The Post's request for comment. 3 Jocelyn Nungaray was killed on June 16, 2024. Gofundme 'I think it's important for the public to get the final say. Do they deserve death for the rape and murder of Jocelyn? Or should they spend their life in the penitentiary?' said Ogg. Ogg said she fears 'some backdoor deal' being 'done in the quiet of the night and a long time after people have forgotten the horror of this case. 'I just want people to remember Jocelyn, and I want them to hear and make a decision about the evidence,' she added. The unidentified victim came forward to Ogg's office after spotting pictures of Pena on television following the June 16, 2024, murder. The woman said Pena attacked her while she was on vacation in Costa Rica, but that authorities there 'did nothing' when she reported it to them. 3 Alexis Nungaray speaks about her daughter Jocelyn, who was allegedly murdered by two illegal migrants from Venezuela last June. AP Jocelyn's mother, Alexis Nungaray, wasn't surprised by the latest revelation in the case, saying she 'always felt … that this was never their first time, especially Pena.' 'To just know that this happened to another woman, it hurts my heart. A piece of me shatters a little bit,' she said. 'I pray that no other woman has had to look in his eyes while they have their vulnerability taken from them, but if there are any others, I pray that they have the courage and the strength to come forward and help shed light on an open case,' she said.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
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SAP SE (SAP)'s Strategic Pivot Drives Optimism – JPMorgan Reaffirms Overweight Rating
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) stands against other AI stocks on Wall Street's radar. SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) is a leader in ERP software that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance its enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. On May 23, JPMorgan analyst Toby Ogg reiterated an 'Overweight' rating and EUR290.00 price target on the stock. The reiteration follows SAP's Sapphire Conference in Orlando, where the company demonstrated a strategic pivot, focusing on suite-as-a-service applications, its Business Data Cloud, and artificial intelligence initiatives such as Joule & AI Agents. Ogg also pointed toward early interest in SAP's Business Data Cloud. Moreover, discussions with key SAP partners revealed eagerness for the company's integration with Databricks, a partnership that allows companies to prepare enterprise data for AI capabilities. The firm believes that these initiatives are seen as growth drivers and aren't fully reflected in consensus views, offering potential upside. A data centre room with cloud technology, illustrating the enterprise application software services. SAP's CFO, Dominik Asam, talked about some challenges impacting cash conversion in 2026, but at the same time, also noted the sustainability of SAP's growth. Overall, the firm holds a positive view about the company's revenue growth through 2027. This supports a mid-term investment case for the stock. Overall, SAP ranks 10th on our list of AI stocks on Wall Street's radar. While we acknowledge the potential of SAP as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than SAP and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Politics
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Who has been elected to represent Lancaster's 2nd, 5th and 6th wards?
LANCASTER — Lancaster City Council's 2nd, 5th and 6th wards had candidates on the ballot this May 6 primary election. The unofficial results from the Fairfield County Board of Elections are in. All the candidates are Republicans. 2nd Ward Joe Bizjak won the primary over his two opponents were Talia Barsi and Elliot E. Hall. Bizjak received 196 votes out of 409 votes. Hall had 147 votes and Barsi had 66 votes. Bizjack is the board liaison at the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and has represented the 2nd Ward since January 2024. He has highlighted his work with the police department and local ADAMH board to try to increase those services and strengthen the partnerships in the community, and has urged the importance of stable housing in Lancaster. Bizjak thanked everybody who voted for him and placed their confidence in him to serve another term. "I look forward to serving on 2nd Ward and the City of Lancaster well and being a city council member for all the residents of the 2nd ward, not just Republicans, but Democrats and independents, as well," he said. "I look forward to working with everybody to keep moving Lancaster forward." 5th Ward This is a close one. The State of Ohio says that any local results within 0.5 percent of each other are subject to an automatic recount. Newcomer Ethan Dorr currently has 106 votes, just one more vote than current 5th Ward representative, Kristina Crites at 105. Dorr, 22, said he decided to run for city council after the public LGBTQ+ pride events and live drag show downtown last September. Crites was first appointed to a ward seat in 2021 and has since served as clerk of council and has been re-appointed to fill the ward seat. She is also currently the Director of Compliance for a bank. 6th Ward Stephen Ogg will likely take over the 6th Ward seat from his opponent, Becky Tener, who has served since 2014. Ogg received 164 votes, and Tener received 161. Ogg currently works at a law office and decided to run, hoping to cut unnecessary spending in the city's budget and lower income and sales tax. He said he wants people to be able to come to Lancaster, find a job, comfortably live here and raise a family without being taxed excessively. All election results are unofficial until the local board certifies them. May 10 is the last day for boards of elections to receive non-UOCAVA absentee ballots by mail that were postmarked on or before May 5. UOCAVA absentee ballots must be received (by mail) by the boards of elections by this date to be counted, according to the Ohio Secretary of State website. This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: One vote difference: Lancaster's 5th Ward seat is a close one
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Automotive
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New EV charging stations in Iowa halted, drivers face limited options
DES MOINES, Iowa — Twenty-eight electric charging stations that were due along Iowa interstates are now halted, limiting local electric vehicle drivers. President Trump pulled the plug on the US DOT Federal Highway Administration federal grant program which helps states expand electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. This grant had previously given Iowa $16.2 million to build 28 electric stations. These stations would run along Iowa Interstates 29, 25, 80, and 380. Running through high traffic areas such as Altoona, Des Moines, Ames, and the 'World's Largest Truckstop' located on I-80. The stations were due to be placed near hotels, gas stations, and travel centers to improve accessibility. As of June 2023, the Iowa DOT estimates there are more than 12,000 electric vehicles in Iowa, with at least one in each county. There are currently 270 electric charging stations registered in Iowa. Local electric vehicle owners say that's not enough. Morgan Ogg went electric in December and says while there are several pros and cons, a big issue is charging availability. 'Most of the time when I pull up to one of these charging stations, there's about four vehicles here with me,' said Ogg. 'When you're seeing six chargers, imagine the increase in electric drivers, how spots are having to wait for cars to charge up.' Ogg commutes from Gilbert and was looking forward to a possible Interstate 35 location. Iowa House Republicans pass 2.25% funding increase for schools; Democrats warn of staff, tax implications 'Between home and here, that would be great, I wouldn't have to come out this direction. I actually drive about two miles in the wrong direction to find a fast charger,' said Ogg. Some were prepared for the increase in charging stations and had planned on them when switching to an electric vehicle. 'I was hoping that the infrastructure would improve, and we'd have more and more chargers because I live in the Drake neighborhood, so the closest charger to me still like a 15-minute drive to coming at the high-speed charging,' said Jason Stuyvesant, who went electric in October. 'So, I was really looking forward to some more in the area.' While the public opinion on electric cars can often be pessimistic, Stuyvesant says he sees an increase in charging. 'I definitely, even in just four or five months I've had it, I've seen more and more electric cars showing up at the chargers,' said Stuyvesant. Both drivers say they have electric chargers at home, but they take longer than public fast-charge stations. So, they often opt to make extra trips to the closest fast-charge station instead. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
