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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Influencer Emilie Kiser files lawsuit to shield the public from 'graphic' details of three-year-old son's drowning
Social media influencer Emilie Kiser, 26, has filed a lawsuit against multiple agencies in Arizona to block the details of her three-year-old son's death from the public. Kiser's son died on May 18 six days after he was found unresponsive in a backyard pool in Arizona, according to Chandler Police Department. Kiser is a popular mommy blogger with four million followers on TikTok and frequently shares her life as a mother on the platform. The influencer filed a lawsuit using her maiden name, Henrichsen, on Tuesday against the City of Chandler, Chandler Police Department, Maricopa County, the county's medical examiner's office, and other agencies to permanently block public access to records related to her son, Trigg's, death. The lawsuit said that Kiser was 'going through a parent's worst nightmare right now' and the family 'desperately wanted to grieve in private.' 'Trigg's death has become a media frenzy. Appallingly, 100+ public record requests have been filed with both the City of Chandler and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office,' the lawsuit continued. 'Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle,' the suit said. Kiser's attorneys argued that the records presumably contain 'graphic, distressing, and intimate details' of the toddler's death. They continued that public access to the records 'has no bearing on government accountability.' 'To allow disclosure in these circumstances would be to turn Arizona's Public Records Law into a weapon of emotional harm, rather than a tool of government transparency,' the lawsuit added. The suit said that Kiser or her representation haven't reviewed the police report, security camera footage, scene photos, 911 recording, or autopsy photos. Kiser's lawyers added that the records weren't available to them, and the influencer doesn't intend to ever view the documents. In response to the lawsuit, Jason Berry, the director of communications for Maricopa County, which was named as a defendant, told NBC News, 'When Maricopa County learned the family was pursuing a court order to prevent the release of these records, the Office of the Medical Examiner worked with the family to place a seal on the record.' Kiser's son, Trigg, died on May 18 after a drowning incident at the family's home on May 12. A neighbor told at the time that the influencer's house was swarmed with five police cars after the incident. Emergency responders arrived and performed life-saving efforts until Trigg was airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital for specialized care. Kiser hasn't posted since the tragedy, but her followers flooded her accounts with messages of support and condolences before she turned off her comment sections. The Arizona influencer and her husband, Brady, became parents to Trigg in July 2021. The couple revealed they were having another child in September 2024, posting a photo of Kiser's sonogram with the caption, 'WE GOTTA BABY GROWING.' 'We can not wait to add another angel to our family. Whatever you are, we love you so much already.' In March, the family announced the arrival of their second son, Teddy, writing on Instagram, 'We love you so much and our hearts feel like they are going to burst.'
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Four-star linebacker from Alabama announces visit to LSU
A 2026 linebacker recruit took to social media to announce a visit to LSU. JJ Bush will visit LSU on June 13, the third of four Summer visits on the slate. Bush will also make trips to Missouri, Cincinnati, and Arkansas over the summer. The three-star prospect ranks No. 16 in Alabama and No. 36 at his position, according to On3's Industry Rankings. Advertisement 247Sports is the highest on Bush, slotting the LB as a four-star and No. 14 nationally at his position. The Theodore, AL native is also considering offers from other Power Four schools. On3's Prediction Machine gives Miami the best chance to land his commitment, followed by Tulane. LSU's 2026 class ranks No. 2 in the country, but the Tigers have a need at linebacker. Bush would be the first linebacker commitment and second Alabama native alongside four-star safety Dylan Purter, who hails from Tuskegee. Bush made positive comments about his relationship with the Tigers' staff following his first trip to campus in April. This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU football: Tigers schedule visit with Alabama linebacker
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Made In Chelsea's Frankie Gaff reveals she's engaged to boyfriend Jamie Dickerson after sweet holiday proposal
FRANKIE Gaff has revealed she's engaged to her boyfriend Jamie Dickerson. The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, took to Instagram on Saturday to break the news to her friends and followers. 7 7 7 7 She shared a string of snaps showing off her huge diamond sparkler and cuddling up to her venture capitalist beau. In one pic, Frankie looked stunning in a frilled red striped sun dress as she beamed and showed off her ring while posing on a beach. Jamie looked dapper in a white shirt as Frankie threw her arms around him, while another photo showed him holding her hand. A final black-and-white snap in the slideshow showed Frankie cuddling up to her three-year-old son Theodore, who she shares with Jamie. In her caption, she gushed: 'The biggest surprise on our holiday.' Frankie added on her stories: 'I genuinely had no idea and have been in shock for about 4 days! Theo played the main part.' Her Made In Chelsea pals and celeb mates were quick to flood the comments with their congrats. Lucy Watson wrote: 'Awww congratulations,' while Sarah Chapman gushed: 'Congratulations!!!' Frankie has mostly stayed out of the spotlight since quitting the show and keeps her romance with Jamie relatively low-key. It's not clear when the couple first started dating, but she became pregnant in 2021 and they welcomed their son Theodore into the world later that year. Channel 4 star gives birth to second baby with jailbird husband after quickie wedding At the time, a source told The Sun she was 'blissfully happy' with her new man. The insider said: 'Frankie is smitten. She feels really comfortable with this Jamie and trusts him. He's really mature and together, but they have a lot of fun too.' Frankie first joined MIC in its 11th season and stayed until series 15, with appearances in the summer specials set in America, Ibiza and the South of France. Her main storyline followed her rocky romance with Jamie Laing, which ended in 2017. She later tried to get back into the dating scene with MIC lads James Taylor and Harry Baron, but nothing came of it. Frankie's final appearances saw her clash with Olivia Bentley, who's still on the show. Rumours of her quitting swirled in 2018 before series 15 aired, and she later confirmed her departure. Her last scene showed her confiding in pal Sophie Habboo, saying she needed time away from the drama, before she left Mimi Bouchard's pyjama party for good. 7 7
Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Globe and Mail
I'm taking new lessons for success from my infant grandson
First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at Recently, I got to spend a lot of time with our 14-month-old grandson. The visit was my first opportunity since my own sons were little to spend a lot of time with a bright, inquisitive infant. It was an eye-opening experience, because as a grandfather I was able to play and interact with him without having to balance a lot of other responsibilities. Mom and Dad were more than happy to let baby and me play while they caught up on sleep or just relaxed. Theodore was fascinated by his new environments. His first experiences of cold weather and snow. A whole new household with different lights, different floors, a whole host of new drawers and cupboards to open (and close, and open and close, and open and close) and new sets of toys. A different place to sleep, which he didn't do enough because of all the other new things, and a new bathtub that required different navigational skills. His days were full of exploration and inquiry. Every drawer and every cupboard had all sorts of new stuff that needed to be taken out, examined, sometimes thrown and sometimes put carefully away again. It brought back memories as he dissected the same drawers his father had explored over 30 years ago. But what struck me the most were the hours of concentration trying out new stuff and working to understand what was happening. I don't know how long he spent with his set of five stacking rings – not just stacking and unstacking them on the little column, but experimenting to see how they behaved under different conditions. If he dropped one on the carpet, it would settle quickly as any spin or other movement was damped out on the soft surface. If he dropped it on the kitchen floor or fireplace hearth it would roll or spin, and take quite some time to finally be still. He went back and forth, back and forth between the floor and the carpet, dropping the same ring to see what it would do in different places. He would throw it, drop it or place it carefully. He would try different sized rings. All the while he was following every motion intently. When I joined in to show him how far a ring could roll if you set it on edge and gave a push, he watched carefully, scuttled over to bring it back to me, and went 'ah-ah-ah' to get me to roll it again. And the piano – different keys, different sounds – this could have gone on for hours. It gave new meaning to the term 'baby grand.' Mealtimes were opportunities to figure out how Grandma and Grandpa would react to food being dropped on the floor, versus what Mom and Dad might say. Always observing. Always thinking. Always learning. Every waking hour. There's a lesson here for all of us. When we're very young, we're great learners because there's just so much to learn. Some of us continue to be keen learners throughout our lives – trying out new things, observing, reading and thinking to reach conclusions and new understandings. Being a successful creative person pretty much demands that you be a lifelong learner. Unfortunately, many people seem to lose the drive or desire to learn as they get older. Instead of experimenting, observing and thinking, they'll get by on what they know already. Instead of thinking critically, they'll try to fit whatever new information they might encounter into their existing world view instead of expanding their horizons. But the world changes, faster and faster every day. What we learned as an infant, a child or even a young adult isn't enough. If we don't keep up, we fall behind. How can you have relevant opinions about an issue when you don't understand the issue itself? I see the problem every day – in conversations, teaching and online interactions. People satisfied with what they knew years ago, or what they heard from some celebrity or from a media quick hit titled 'Experts say …'. People lacking the motivation or curiosity to question what they hear or to understand different points of view. Obviously nobody has the time to investigate everything the way Theodore investigated his stacking rings. You have to choose your spots and align with your passions. Take some lessons from little Theodore. Observe. Listen. Think. Try stuff out. Realize that other people can help. These are lessons for success. Brad Hayes lives in Calgary.
NDTV
25-05-2025
- General
- NDTV
Masturbation 'Unmanly', No 'Transgenderism': Russian Church's Absurd Rules
The Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR), known for its conservative stance and ancient traditions, is gaining attention in Texas for promoting a form of "manliness" that rejects what it calls overly feminine behaviours. Among its advocates is Father Moses McPherson, a father of five and popular YouTuber, who uses his platform to discourage practices like wearing skinny jeans, crossing legs, shaping eyebrows, having emotions and drinking soup. The church draws many young men in their twenties and thirties, who are attracted to the faith's ancient traditions and its message in response to what some see as the feminisation of Western culture. Theodore, a software engineer and recent convert, says society has been "very harsh" on men, criticising those who want to be breadwinners supporting a stay-at-home wife. "We are told that's a very toxic relationship nowadays," Mr Theodore told the BBC. "That's not how it should be." Among converts, homeschooling has become common, viewed as a way to shield children from topics like "transgenderism" in public schools. Father John Whiteford, an archpriest in ROCOR from Spring, Texas, says homeschooling provides a religious education and serves as "a way of protecting your children." Father Moses McPherson advocates for married couples to avoid contraception and encourages having many children. "Show me one saint in the history of the Church who ever blessed any kind of birth control," he claims. He also condemns masturbation as "pathetic and unmanly." He said that Orthodoxy is "not masculine, it is just normal," in contrast to what he calls the "very feminised" West. "I don't want to go to services that feel like a Taylor Swift concert," Father McPherson adds. "If you look at the language of the 'worship music,' it's all emotion. That's not men." Many converts identify with what Elissa Bjeletich Davis, a former Protestant turned Greek Orthodox in Austin, describes as "the anti-woke crowd." She notes that some see the faith as "military, rigid, disciplinary, masculine, authoritarian," likening it to a resurgence of "old American Puritans." Another Texas-born Orthodox priest, Father Joseph Gleason, praises Russia as a place where Orthodox Christianity thrives, homeschooling is accepted, and traditional values are preserved. "Russia does not have homosexual marriage, it does not have civil unions, it is a place where you can home-school your kids and, of course, I love the thousand-year history of Orthodox Christianity here," Father Gleason said. ROCOR, founded by clergy fleeing the 1917 Russian Revolution, is considered the most conservative Orthodox jurisdiction in the US. Headquartered in New York, ROCOR is growing across the US as more people convert from other faiths.
