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Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Yahoo
Emilie Kiser Wins Legal Order to Redact 2 Pages of Police Report with 'Graphic' Details of 3-Year-Old Son Trigg's 'Final Moments'
The influencer previously filed a lawsuit to keep records about Trigg's death out of public viewNEED TO KNOW The Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County ruled in Emilie Kiser's favor on an order to redact two pages from the Chandler Police Department (CDP) report on the death of her 3-year-old son, Trigg Emilie filed to censor the report on July 29; at the time, AZ Central cited court documents in which Matthew Kelley, a lawyer representing the defendant, claimed that the two redacted pages reveal why the CPD recommended a Emilie's husband Brady be charged with felony child abuse Despite the recommendation, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office previously determined that there was "no likelihood of conviction" against Brady, who was home at the time of Trigg's fatal drowning incidentEmilie Kiser has won yet another legal battle in her effort to seal certain details about the death of her 3-year-old son, Trigg. On Friday, Aug. 8, the Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County ruled in Emilie's favor after she filed to remove two pages from the Chandler Police Department (CDP) report on Trigg's drowning incident in their backyard pool on May 12. He died six days later after hospitalization, police confirmed to PEOPLE at the time. In a statement to PEOPLE, Emilie's attorney Shannon Clark states that the two censored pages describe the fatal tragedy. 'We're grateful to Judge Whitten for carefully balancing the important interests at stake and allowing a narrow but meaningful redaction to the Chandler police report, removing two pages that detail the graphic final moments of Trigg's life," reads Clark's statement. "These redactions do not alter any material facts of the accident, but they protect the dignity of a little boy whose memory should reflect the love and light he brought to the world." She continues, "From the start, this has been about protecting Trigg and the family's ability to grieve privately. This decision allows them, and the public, to remember him for the beautiful life he lived, not the tragic way it ended.' AZ Central reported Emilie's initial motion to censor the CPD's report on July 29. The outlet cited court documents in which Matthew Kelley, a lawyer representing The Arizona Republic, claimed that the two pages reveal why the CPD recommended Emilie's husband Brady be charged with a class 4 felony of child abuse. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO) ultimately determined that there was 'no likelihood of conviction' against Brady. According to Kelley, Emile's legal team filed to remove the pages due to concerns that, should the police report become public, the details of the case could be used to create 'disturbing' content, such as reenactments with artificial intelligence. "The section of the report Ms. Kiser seeks to redact contains information and context that is critical to provide the public a reasonably full understanding of the investigation of the drowning, the police department's decision to recommend criminal charges and the county attorney's decision not to pursue criminal charges," Kelley said, as reported by AZ Central. The MCAO announced its decision not to charge Brady in a statement on Friday, July 25, noting that the review of the case involved "highly experienced senior attorneys and the County Attorney herself." 'We are grateful to law enforcement and the county attorney for conducting a thorough investigation and confirming that this was a tragic accident," Kiser's attorney Flynn Carey said in a statement shared with PEOPLE. "Brady remains in the midst of the grieving process and is thankful to be with his family as they heal together. We appreciate the compassion and support shown during this difficult time.' Due to Emilie's social media persona, she initially filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, May 27, in Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County to keep records about Trigg's death out of public view, according to court documents. Her filing stated that the City of Chandler and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office had received more than 100 requests for access to public records related to the incident. On June 3, the Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County ruled in Emilie's favor on another motion she filed to keep her personal declaration private, granting Kiser temporary confidentiality on both her declaration and her larger request for privacy while the court reviewed evidence to make a final ruling. A source told PEOPLE at the time that Emile's personal declaration 'reflects an intensely personal account of her grief and trauma, submitted to help the court understand her perspective — not for public consumption.' 'The core legal issues remain fully transparent through public filings by counsel and the court. Emilie's sealed declaration does not hinder the public's understanding of the case or its legal significance," the source continued. "Preserving a small measure of privacy in the midst of public scrutiny is a reasonable and compassionate choice given the circumstances." Read the original article on People
Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Adorable dog Bruno baffles rescue centre staff as no one wants to adopt him
The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home (CDCH) has released an adoption appeal for lovable Lurcher Bruno, who despite charming visitors on open days, has struggled to find his forever home Workers at a rescue centre are left perplexed after struggling to rehome a lovable Lurcher. The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home (CDCH) is putting out a heartfelt appeal for Bruno - a handsome, affectionate pooch who has been in the centre's care since November 2024. Despite his loving nature, Bruno has only received three adoption enquiries in over seven months, none of which led to a new home. The Lurcher, aged two years and four months, is adored by staff and volunteers at CDCH. Described as a "vest for life" kind of dog, he thrives on human affection, loves cuddles on the sofa, and melts hearts with his waggy-tailed greetings and gentle kisses at open days. His charm and sweetness have made him a firm favourite with visiting families, and the team can't understand why he continues to be overlooked. "Bruno truly is a people's dog," says Shannon Clark, animal care assistant. "He'd thrive in a family environment and would be a great companion for children. He's affectionate, loyal, and simply wants to be around people who will love him back." Like many dogs in their care, Bruno has faced a few behavioural hurdles - namely, barrier frustration. This means he can be reactive on the lead when he sees other dogs, simply because he's frustrated he can't greet them properly. With patience and consistent training, Bruno has already made several canine friends at the centre and enjoys going on walks with them. "Barrier frustration is very manageable with the right guidance," explains Ebony Poole, animal operations lead. "Bruno has made good progress. He just needs a family willing to continue that journey with him. In return, he'll give you his whole heart." Due to his sweet and friendly temperament, Bruno could happily live with children aged 8 and over. He must be adopted as a lone dog and not housed with cats. CDCH is urging potential adopters to look beyond initial labels and see the loyal, cuddly, people-loving soul behind Bruno's wagging tail. "After months of waiting, it's time Bruno finds the home he so deeply deserves," they added. Meanwhile, the RSPCA has today released shocking new figures that show a massive 33% annual increase in cruelty reports to the charity during the summer period - fuelling fears of another crisis this year. The animal welfare charity has released the startling new statistics as part of its Summer Cruelty Campaign - showing the side of this season which many people don't see - when animal cruelty reports peak. In June, July and August last year the RSPCA took 34,401 cruelty calls to their emergency line - compared to 25,887 the year before - up by a third. On average it took 374 reports of cruelty against animals every single day during this period or one call every two minutes the line was open.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Liberals missed the boat on school spending accountability; Maryland aims to get on board
Baltimore City pre-K instructor Berol Dewdney, the 2022-2023 Maryland teacher of the year, works with her students. (Photo by Shannon Clark/Capital News Service) We liberals have failed to learn the lesson that more money isn't enough for schoolchildren to succeed. We must pay equal attention to accountability for how efficiently and effectively the money is spent. Liberals' failure goes back about 50 years when federal funds started to flow, particularly to assist low-income students and students with disabilities. The money came but the expected results didn't. Students made little progress, which is what happens when accountability is absent from school. Nationally, the message has still not sunk in. A milestone in the retreat from accountability was Congress's revocation of the tough requirements in the landmark No Child Left Behind law. Instead of good faith efforts to raise their standards, state and local districts lobbied the Congress, fiercely and successfully, to let them off the hook. In NCLB's place, Congress, with liberal backing, passed the Every Student Succeeds Act that is widely considered 'the largest devolution of federal control to the states in a quarter-century.' Student progress has declined. And to make things worse, Trump wants to eliminate the federal role altogether. Maryland Matters welcomes guest commentary submissions at editor@ We suggest a 750-word limit and reserve the right to edit or reject submissions. We do not accept columns that are endorsements of candidates, and no longer accept submissions from elected officials or political candidates. Opinion pieces must be signed by at least one individual using their real name. We do not accept columns signed by an organization. Commentary writers must include a short bio and a photo for their bylines. Views of writers are their own. Which brings us back to the reason for NCLB in the first place: State and local school systems were defaulting on their duty to ensure accountability then, and they're still doing it now. Summarizing the problem, eminent policy analyst Chester E. Finn, Jr. writes that, 'The country's multi-decade commitment to results-based accountability has badly eroded and may not be recoverable.' Finn was an influential member of the Kirwan Commission which was boldly determined to buck the tide. The commission drafted the Blueprint for Maryland's Future accountability scheme. It's anchored in the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board, a national model for holding state and local educators responsible for how well funds are spent and how well students are achieving. The Blueprint includes intricate accountability measures, among them specific outcomes to be achieved, data collection, frequent reports, and evaluation. It's a giant leap forward. Still, it has a distance to go. For starters, accountability is undermined if state standards aren't genuinely high. Yet, many states are doing the opposite and lowering the bar instead of raising it. In contrast, the Blueprint calls for career and college standards to be raised, and that's in progress. Fortunately, our state schools superintendent is doing all she can: A national article reported that 'Maryland's new education chief, Carey Wright, an old-school champion of rigorous standards, is pushing back against efforts in other states to boost test scores by essentially lowering their expectations of students.' Also, accountability suffers when test scores are inflated by easier questions and grading policies. The result of lower standards and easier tests is the national scandal of grade inflation. Parents are deceived into thinking their children are succeeding when, in what's known as 'social promotion,' many are passed from grade to grade despite being far below meeting grade-level standards. One further note. Though the connection is not readily visible, the inadequate funding of the Blueprint (which is now well recognized) makes it hard to hold state and local educators completely responsible for student outcomes. When students don't succeed, how much is attributable to poor funding and how much to poor management? In any event, school systems must not be allowed to evade accountability. They must be held completely responsible for whether there are maximum returns on available resources. The Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board is supposed to be the primary guardian of rigorous accountability. However, while the AIB has done much excellent work, it's way overworked and has neglected what should be its core function: evaluation that is the ultimate measure of accountability. Unless the AIB steps up on evaluation, the Blueprint's promise of accountability probably will be broken. And Maryland will lose the chance to be a national model and steer the boat of accountability in the right direction. Our schoolchildren will suffer. Let's not let that happen.
