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BBC News
9 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Bradford stalker who repeatedly breached restraining order jailed
An "obsessive" stalker who repeatedly breached a restraining order has been jailed for more than two years. Adam Schlitzke, 36, was given a community order for stalking his ex-partner in December 2024, but continued turning up at her home, Bradford Crown Court heard. On one occasion when police were called to the building, Schlitzke was found hiding in a stairwell, forcing officers to use an incapacitant spray when he jumped of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to harassment, common assault of an emergency worker, breaching the restraining order and possession of cannabis and was jailed for 30 months. The court heard how in February this year Schlitzke turned up at the woman's flat door in the early hours. He knocked on the door and when she refused to let him in he kicked the door and left. He returned later that morning and when she opened the door to let her dog out, he walked into her flat and refused to leave her Thomas Theakston said the woman was too scared to call the police and when she left to go to a friend's house he followed. Later that day, Schlitzke turned up at her flat again and when she threatened to call the police he took off his jacket and said 'call them, I'll fight them'.Two police officers arrived and when the woman asked them to check the hallways, he was found hiding behind a door leading to a one of the officers opened the door, Schlitzke lunged at him and he was sprayed in the eyes, the court heard. Jailing him for 27 months, Recorder David Kelly also revoked the previous community order and sentenced Schlitzke to an extra three months in prison for the original stalking judge said the original offence arose out of the defendant's "obsessive belief" that his ex was in a relationship with another her victim impact statement, the complainant described how she had suffered depression, anxiety and panic attacks and had been unable to work."I'm scared that one day he will hurt me or some other person because of me," she said."I'm scared that when he gets bail the situation will be the same." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
CTV News
9 hours ago
- Health
- CTV News
Ex-CEO of New Hampshire drug treatment centres charged in scheme to vandalize journalists' homes
CONCORD, N.H. — The founder and former CEO of New Hampshire's largest network of addiction treatment centres has been charged with orchestrating threats and vandalism targeting New Hampshire Public Radio journalists who published sexual misconduct allegations about him. Eric Spofford, 40, who lives in both Salem, New Hampshire, and Miami, was arrested Friday after being indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts of stalking and one count of conspiracy to commit stalking. The man he is accused of paying to carry out the 2022 attacks and three others who were involved have already been convicted. According to prosecutors, the homes of an NHPR editor, reporter and the reporter's parents were hit with bricks, rocks and red spray paint in six incidents in April and May 2022. In one incident, a brick was thrown through reporter Lauren Chooljian's window in Massachusetts, and the phrase 'JUST THE BEGINNING!' was spray-painted on the front of her home. The attacks came after Choolijian published a story describing sexual assault and harassment allegations against Spofford, who founded Granite Recovery Centers in 2008 and sold the business in 2021. He denied the allegations and later sued the journalists, alleging defamation, but the case was dismissed. Court documents do not list an attorney for Spofford, who was scheduled to make an initial court appearance in Boston on Monday. A lawyer who had previously represented him did not respond to a phone message or email. Prosecutors say Spofford paid his friend, Eric Labarge, US$20,000 to vandalize the homes and provided the addresses and specific instructions. Labarge is serving 46 months in prison; three other men who helped carry out the attacks were given sentences ranging from 21 to 30 months. By Holly Ramer, The Associated Press
Associated Press
10 hours ago
- Health
- Associated Press
Ex-CEO of New Hampshire drug treatment centers charged in scheme to vandalize journalists' homes
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The founder and former CEO of New Hampshire's largest network of addiction treatment centers has been charged with orchestrating threats and vandalism targeting New Hampshire Public Radio journalists who published sexual misconduct allegations about him. Eric Spofford, 40, who lives in both Salem, New Hampshire, and Miami, was arrested Friday after being indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts of stalking and one count of conspiracy to commit stalking. The man he is accused of paying to carry out the 2022 attacks and three others who were involved have already been convicted. According to prosecutors, the homes of an NHPR editor, reporter and the reporter's parents were hit with bricks, rocks and red spray paint in six incidents in April and May 2022. In one incident, a brick was thrown through reporter Lauren Chooljian's window in Massachusetts, and the phrase 'JUST THE BEGINNING!' was spray-painted on the front of her home. The attacks came after Choolijian published a story describing sexual assault and harassment allegations against Spofford, who founded Granite Recovery Centers in 2008 and sold the business in 2021. He denied the allegations and later sued the journalists, alleging defamation, but the case was dismissed. Court documents do not list an attorney for Spofford, who was scheduled to make an initial court appearance in Boston on Monday. A lawyer who had previously represented him did not respond to a phone message or email. Prosecutors say Spofford paid his friend, Eric Labarge, $20,000 to vandalize the homes and provided the addresses and specific instructions. Labarge is serving 46 months in prison; three other men who helped carry out the attacks were given sentences ranging from 21 to 30 months.
Forbes
16 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
Livvy Dunne Reports Airport Stalking And Harassment
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: Livvy Dunne takes a photograph as she attends a game between the New ... More York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field on May 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by) Former NCAA gymnast and social media sensation Olivia 'Livvy' Dunne has been on the move since her retirement from gymnastics. Whether cheering for her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, or walking the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway in Miami, the 22-year-old influencer rarely stays put. With over 8 million followers on TikTok and 5.3 million on Instagram, Dunne was once the most followed and highest-earning female athlete in the NCAA, considered a pioneer in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era of college athletics. While her social media content garners extensive reach, Dunne has recently dealt with concerning behavior. Dunne alleges that she has endured harassment during potential 'stalking' incidents at U.S. airports. Unfortunately, she is not alone. The former LSU Tiger took to TikTok in late May, sharing her concerns and recent experiences with her extensive fanbase. 'I fear that I'm being stalked and I don't know what to do,' Dunne said. Dunne reports that 'every' airport visit has been met with harassment from 'a group of at least 10 middle-aged men" seeking her autograph. She reports that the men often carry stacks of photos of Dunne, and will 'run [her] The influencer shares that their presence is almost unavoidable, with the men appearing before and after personal flights, even family vacations or connection flights through obscure or low-traffic airports. 'It needs to stop,' she pleads. Unfortunately, Dunne is among a handful of female celebrities or athletes who have reported similar behavior from unidentified men at airports across the U.S. In January 2025, U.S. Track and Field Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas expressed similar concerns to Dunne's in a TikTok video. PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Gold medalist Gabrielle Thomas of Team United States celebrates on the ... More podium during the Women's 200m medal ceremony on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by) Thomas reported an eerily identical circumstance, including 'three to six' middle-aged men stalking her throughout multiple airports, wielding photos and vehemently demanding autographs. 'They have my flight information," Thomas said, adding that the men always know exactly where to find her, whether at the airport concourse or at her gate. Thomas also fears for her safety when confronted while traveling alone, reporting that the men often become 'aggressive and hostile' when she refuses. Thomas' video garnered over 750,000 views on TikTok, with multiple prominent female athletes and celebrities expressing their shared concerns – including Dunne. Olympic Champion gymnasts Simone Biles and Sunisa 'Suni' Lee both commented, expressing that they have also dealt with similar harassment in U.S. airports. 'No same, I'm horrified of them…happens too often,' Biles shared, adding that she photographs the men 'just in case.' Women's tennis star Coco Gauff also reported a similar experience in the comment section. 'I don't know how it happens,' Gauff said. 'My theory is maybe someone at the airport tips them off.' While Thomas managed to capture video of one of her more recent stalking incidents, Dunne's recent post suggests that the harassment remains prevalent months later.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man stalks Northern California woman at work before assault in her home, deputies say
( — A man is being accused of stalking a woman in Northern California before he broke into her home and assaulted her. Around 12:20 a.m. on May 21, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call for a report of an intruder inside a Ceres residence. When deputies arrived at the scene, they identified the suspect as Cristian Alejandro Solorio Anguiano, 27, of Modesto. Anguiano allegedly entered a woman's home while she was asleep. He is accused of assaulting the woman by biting and licking her toes and then attempting to get into her bed. The victim reportedly pushed the suspect off and called law enforcement. Anguiano fled the scene prior to deputies' arrival, according to SCSO. Deputies said an investigation revealed that Anguiano allegedly stalked the victim at her place of work as early as February 2025. Despite multiple confrontations by store employees, his behavior escalated. Northern lights may be visible in Northern California amid severe geomagnetic storm Anguiano followed the victim home after her shifts and began sleeping in his vehicle outside her residence, including in the alleyway behind her home, according to SCSO. Over the week leading up to the incident, Anguiano was observed watching family members depart the residence and checking doors to gain access. Through victim statements and video surveillance evidence, deputies said they identified Anguiano as the suspect. On May 22, investigators located Anguiano in the vicinity of the victim's residence and arrested him for alleged burglary, stalking, sexual battery, and assault with intent to commit a felony. Anguiano was booked into the Stanislaus County Jail with a $325,000 bail. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
