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Teacher Accused of Encouraging ‘Fight Club’ Discipline in Classroom

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An Indiana second-grade teacher is facing legal action for allegedly promoting and filming a “disturbing fight club-style discipline” in his classroom, a case that has sparked a criminal probe. The accusations came to light last autumn when a 7-year-old boy returned home from George Washington Carver School No. 87 in Indianapolis, visibly upset and recounting instances of abuse, bullying, and harassment in his classroom, as per the lawsuit filed in Marion County, Indiana. The lawsuit …

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Arrest Made After 5-Year-Old’s Body Found in Suitcase

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Nearly two years following the grim discovery of 5-year-old Cairo Jordan’s body concealed in a suitcase in the woods of southern Indiana, his mother, Dejuane L. Anderson, has been apprehended and charged with his murder. Anderson was arrested on Thursday and faces charges of murder, neglect of a dependent resulting in death, and obstruction of justice, according to law enforcement officials. The arrest was made possible by a tip from a citizen, which led authorities …

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Mother of Two Dies Suddenly on American Airlines Flight

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A tragic incident unfolded on an American Airlines flight when a 41-year-old Indiana mother of two suddenly fell ill and passed away. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, was traveling from Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic to Charlotte, North Carolina on Wednesday. During the flight, she became severely sick, prompting an emergency diversion of the flight. The flight, American Airlines 2790, was rerouted to Providenciales International Airport in the Caribbean island of …

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Substitute Teacher Violently Assaulted by Student

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Rob Gooding, a substitute teacher at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, has voiced his frustration to the media after he was allegedly assaulted by a student and his pleas for action were disregarded. Gooding, who had previously retired from full-time teaching, was substituting for a business class on February 1 when he claims he was attacked by a large student. According to Gooding, the student, who he described as a “man child” weighing …

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Pro Bowler Arrested Mid-Game During U.S. Open Tournament

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Brandon L. Novak, a professional bowler from Ohio, was arrested during a game at the U.S. Open tournament in Indiana. He has since been extradited back to Ohio to face multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material. Novak was apprehended earlier this month and is facing five counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor and 10 counts of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material, according to court documents. The Ohio …

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Mother Charged After Her Second Newborn Dies in 4 Years

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A young mother from Muncie, Indiana, has been charged following the death of her two-week-old daughter, marking the second time in four years that one of her newborns has died while sharing a bed with her. Aaliyah Lykins, 21, reportedly expressed remorse to first responders who arrived at the scene on October 9, 2023, after she fell asleep while breastfeeding her infant. The baby, named Addilynn Lykins, was found unresponsive by medical personnel. Despite attempts …

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Teacher Found Dead in School Stairwell

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A teacher from East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School in northwest Indiana was found dead in a school stairwell, according to local authorities. The deceased, identified as 47-year-old Craig Jones, was discovered by the school’s maintenance staff the morning after he failed to meet a family member who had come to pick him up. The initial investigation revealed that Jones had contacted his family on Thursday night, requesting a ride home around 10:30 p.m. He had …

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11-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped From Hometown, 3 Arrested

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Three South Dakota residents were taken into custody in Wisconsin on Sunday, following the alleged kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl from Indiana. The individuals, identified as Zachary Delozier, 27, Sara Gaudino, 23, and Isaiah Schryvers, 24, are now facing charges of kidnapping a minor. The trio was apprehended on warrants issued by the Wells County Sheriff’s Office in northeastern Indiana. Late Saturday, Wells County issued a “silver alert” for the missing girl, last seen in …

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NFL Player Arrested on Felony Charges

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Andrew Ogletree, a tight end for the Indianapolis Colts, was apprehended on Friday in Hendricks County, Indiana. State records indicate that Ogletree is facing felony charges related to domestic violence. The incident took place less than an hour from the Colts’ training facilities, and it could lead to disciplinary measures from both the team and the National Football League (NFL). Ogletree, who was a sixth-round draft pick from Youngstown State in 2022, was still in …

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Toddler Critically Injured by 12-Year-Old Babysitter with ‘Anger Issues’

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A toddler from Indiana is in a critical condition after sustaining severe head injuries, allegedly inflicted by his 12-year-old babysitter who, according to the family, has a history of anger issues. The toddler, Noah Brown, is currently sedated and on life support at the Riley Children’s Hospital, following the incident that took place on November 29 at his father’s residence in Indianapolis. The young boy has experienced multiple seizures due to the severity of his …

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