In a world where stories of isolation, resilience, and survival often go untold, the case of the female master's degree holder living in the remote village stands as a testament to the human spirit's capacity for adaptability and endurance. It serves as a stark reminder that behind every individual, no matter how hidden or forgotten, lies a unique and profound story waiting to be heard.Moving forward, it is crucial for regulatory bodies to implement stricter oversight and enforcement measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. By holding healthcare providers accountable for their actions and ensuring compliance with ethical standards, we can protect the welfare of patients and uphold the integrity of the medical profession.
St. Helens High School Principal Kathryn “Katy” M. Wagner was arraigned in Columbia County Circuit Court Wednesday afternoon on a six-count indictment , the latest development to rock the 2,800-student school district. Wagner, 45, turned herself in to Columbia County Jail at 6:58 a.m. Wednesday and was arrested on a warrant. By the afternoon, she was released from jail after posting 10% of her $55,000 bail. Accompanied by her lawyer Jeffrey M. Jones, she arrived at the courthouse to a flank of parents, former high school staff and the two main St. Helens police detectives handling the case who lined a second-floor hallway, waiting to enter the courtroom. One woman wore a shirt that read, “Your Silence is Sus.” Jones entered not guilty pleas on Wagner’s behalf to two counts of first-degree criminal mistreatment, felonies, and two counts each of first-degree official misconduct and second-degree official misconduct, misdemeanors. The indictment accuses Wagner of failing to report alleged sexual abuse involving two teachers as required by law and failing to care for students under her supervision from approximately November 2018 to Nov. 26, 2024. Circuit Judge Denise E. Keppinger ordered Wagner not to have any contact with the two high school teachers arrested earlier this month on sexual abuse charges, the alleged victims in those cases and not to hold any education-related employment or any other job that requires mandatory reporting of suspected abuse. Jones had objected to the last condition, which Columbia County Deputy District Attorney Erin Leigh Brady had recommended. “She is presumed innocent,” Jones told the judge. He said that his client has “spent an awful lot of her life becoming an educator,” and argued that the final condition barring her from any education-related job was not necessary. “Everyone knows Ms. Wagner and what she’s charged with,” Jones added. But the judge said she found the restriction reasonable, given the charges Wagner is facing, and asked Wagner if she agreed to abide by them. “I do,” Wagner said. The principal’s arrest is the latest fallout from multiple criminal and administrative investigations into alleged sexual misconduct complaints against staff and administrators’ alleged mishandling of them. It also follows just months after the district settled a civil rights suit for a record $3.5 million that was filed by a former student who alleged the district was aware for more than a decade of former track coach Kyle Wroblewski’s predatory behavior but did nothing before he was arrested for sexually abusing her. Wagner’s indictment was issued exactly two weeks after two high school teachers -one current and one retired - were arrested on sexual abuse allegations. Eric Stearns, 46, accused of abusing six students between 2015 and 2024, has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of second-degree sexual abuse and one count of third-degree sex abuse. Mark Collins, 64, of Beaverton, a retired St. Helens High School math teacher has pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree sexual abuse and one count of attempted second-degree sexual abuse. He’s accused of abusing three students starting in 2017, court records show. Both Stearns and Collins were arrested on Nov. 12, setting off a firestorm that led to a student walkout at the high school and nearby protest. Students and parents have said that school administrators failed to act immediately to stem the misconduct after receiving complaints about inappropriate teachers’ physical contact with students. St. Helens Acting Police Chief Jospeh Hogue told The Oregonian/OregonLive earlier this month that material obtained by police from a subpoena issued to the district verified that students at the time had reported alleged inappropriate physical contact involving Stearns and Collins to the school administration but that those reports were never shared with police or state officials as required by law. About 35 people attended the brief hearing in court Wednesday, including TikTok creator Doug Weaver, who was identified as one of the people who prompted the investigations. Students had messaged him directly and commented on a video he had posted in September about misconduct he said he experienced while at the high school years ago. He then sent an email to SafeOregon, a state school safety tip line, in September sharing comments the St. Helens High students had made about current and former teachers. Stearns was among those identified in the comments and Collins was named by students during the investigation, according to acting police chief. Weaver, a St. Helens High School alumnus in town for the Thanksgiving holiday, said he wanted to attend the principal’s arraignment in court, partly because he said she had “tried to discredit” him after his video was posted in the fall. Wagner had sent a message to the student body, staff and parents, responding to one of Weaver’s TikTok videos, writing on Sept. 14: “Retraumatization and revisiting past issues that have been addressed make it difficult to move forward in a positive direction as a school community...Sharing videos on social media about events that took place over a decade ago without any context simply invokes fear, spreads rumors and harms our current students and staff, who are doing all the right things.” Other former St. Helens High School teachers and parents also attended Wagner’s arraignment. Shane Kennedy, executive director of an advocacy group called SAFE of Columbia that supports domestic violence and sexual abuse victims and a parent of a St. Helens high school sophomore, said she felt compelled to watch the arraignment. She said her daughter has had classes with the two teachers arrested, and has attended out-of-state choir trips led by Stearns. She was not a victim but is angered that students’ complaints were not addressed sooner, Kennedy said. “I feel the need to do whatever I can here to support the students,” said Terri MacEllven, a former St. Helens High special education teacher who had reported to Wagner. “There’s been a history here for far too long. It shouldn’t have come to this.” Wagner is due back in court on Jan. 22. Police are also investigating alleged criminal conduct by a St. Helens Middle School teacher, who has not been charged. The Oregon Department of Human Services announced last week it was investigating both Wagner and Superintendent Scot Stockwell for alleged neglect due to failure to report child safety concerns. Stockwell and Wagner remain on paid administrative leave. Acting Superintendent Steve Webb announced this week that he plans to appoint an acting St. Helens High School principal. An outside, independent investigation will start Monday and focus on the district’s mandatory reporting policies, reporting of suspected harassment allegations and other misconduct, staff ethics, training and assess the district’s culture, Webb said. -- Maxine Bernstein covers federal court and criminal justice. Reach her at 503-221-8212, mbernstein@oregonian.com , follow her on X @maxoregonian , or on LinkedIn . Our journalism needs your support. Subscribe today to OregonLive.com .
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Fairfax Financial intends to redeem cumulative preferred sharesTanger: A Fair Price For A Great BusinessPretty much everything that could go wrong for the Ohio State Buckeyes in Week 14 went wrong. Not only did they lose "The Game" to the Michigan Wolverines by a final score of 13-10, but they also got into a massive brawl with Michigan immediately afterwards that could result in several players on both getting suspended. With the Wolverines winning this one late, their players rushed the field when the clock struck zero and planted their flag in the middle of the field. The Buckeyes took exception to this, and ended up starting a full-scale brawl with the Wolverines that quickly caught fans' attention. The aftermath of the fight was pretty messy, and there's a lot that both teams and the NCAA will have to work through as a result. With things still fresh, Ohio State's athletic director Ross Bjork refused to comment on the situation, saying he needed to gather more details on what actually happened. Per Brandon Marcello of CBS Sports, "Ohio State athletics director Ross Bjork declined to comment to CBS Sports when asked about the postgame skirmish. He needs to gather more details on what happened, he said." Ohio State athletics director Ross Bjork declined to comment to CBS Sports when asked about the postgame skirmish. He needs to gather more details on what happened, he said. Considering the scale of the fight, it's not a surprise to see Bjork is waiting for things to clear up before he fully addresses what happened. And beyond the fight, the team also lost a game they desperately needed to win, so it's safe to say there's going to be some soul-searching within Ohio State over the next few days. © Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Not only did the Buckeyes likely lose their spot in the Big Ten Championship Game to the Penn State Nittany Lions, but their standing in the College Football Playoff rankings is set to tumble as well. There's a chance that this defeat could destroy Ohio State's 2024 campaign. For now, the Buckeyes are reeling in the wake of their defeat and this massive fight, but they still have a chance to salvage their campaign. It will require quite a turnaround, but you can't count Ohio State out just yet, even though things look quite dire in the wake of this crushing defeat. Related: Michigan Trolls Ohio State by Reposting Final Score with Subtle Twist
The news of Wilcox temporarily taking over Ashworth's work has been met with mixed reactions from colleagues and readers alike. Some see it as a bold move that demonstrates the newspaper's commitment to upholding journalistic integrity, while others question the decision to replace a seasoned journalist like Ashworth with someone relatively new to the team. However, supporters of Wilcox point to his track record of breaking important stories and his dedication to serving the public interest as reasons to be optimistic about the newspaper's future under his leadership.
Philadelphia news 24/7: Watch NBC10 free wherever you are In a Thursday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer , E.l.f. Beauty CEO Tarang Amin denied recent accusations from a high-profile short seller who said the cosmetics company has been overstating its revenue, calling the report "absolute nonsense." "The facts are, we just finished our 23 rd consecutive quarter of net sales and market share growth, and our company's extremely healthy, has terrific controls on inventory, on revenue recognition and is very well-run," Amin said. "This is a short seller trying to manipulate the stock down at the expense of other shareholders." Hedge fund Muddy Waters said Wednesday that it had shorted shares of E.l.f., alleging that the cosmetics company had overstated its inventory numbers. Amin said E.l.f. asked the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in February to keep its import data confidential for "competitive reasons," so Muddy Waters' claims don't hold weight. E.l.f. has seen growth even as peers in the beauty industry struggle with an inflated consumer landscape. Amin has said previously that his company's low prices draw in consumers who feel stretched and highlighted the viral success of some of its digital marketing campaigns. But Muddy Waters claimed its proof of deceit goes beyond import data. "In addition to the import data, Muddy Waters confirmed with three of E.l.f.'s four major suppliers that E.l.f.'s purchases have declined this calendar year," Muddy Waters founder Carson Block told CNBC in a statement. "One of the suppliers stated E.l.f.'s purchases were down due to E.l.f. working down its inventory balance. It's telling that E.l.f's response failed to address our finding that E.l.f.'s inventory increase could not have been due to a sourcing process change." Amin dismissed these allegations, citing net sales growth from the previous quarter and consumer data outlets that show E.l.f. gaining market share. "If you look at our consumption on Nielson and Circana, it's extremely strong," he said. "In fact, we built up inventory to be able to meet the strong demand that we're seeing not only in the U.S., but also internationally, our international business was up 91% last quarter." Click here to download Jim Cramer's Guide to Investing at no cost to help you build long-term wealth and invest smarter. Sign up now for the CNBC Investing Club to follow Jim Cramer's every move in the market. Disclaimer Questions for Cramer? Call Cramer: 1-800-743-CNBC Want to take a deep dive into Cramer's world? Hit him up! Mad Money Twitter - Jim Cramer Twitter - Facebook - Instagram Questions, comments, suggestions for the "Mad Money" website? madcap@cnbc.comThe Intensifying Brain Drain Crisis in Iran: A Look at Academic, Economic, and Healthcare Challenges
The misconception that frozen steamed buns are harmful or unhealthy stems from a misunderstanding of food safety practices and the freezing process. In reality, freezing is a widely used method of food preservation that can help maintain the quality and freshness of a variety of foods, including steamed buns.
Trump selects longtime adviser Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine and RussiaLosses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3% from its record high a day earlier, and the Nasdaq composite lost 0.6%. Losses for Nvidia, Microsoft and Broadcom were the biggest weights on the market. Dell sank 12.2% after reporting revenue that fell shy of forecasts, and HP dropped 11.4% after giving a weaker-than-expected outlook. Treasury yields fell in the bond market. U.S. financial markets will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving, and will reopen for a half day on Friday. On Wednesday: The S&P 500 fell 22.89 points, or 0.4%, to 5,998.74. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 138.25 points, or 0.3%, to 44,722.06. The Nasdaq composite fell 115.10 points, or 0.6%, to 19,060.48. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 1.88 points, or 0.1%, to 2,426.19. For the week: The S&P 500 is up 29.40 points, or 0.5%. The Dow is up 425.55 points, or 1%. The Nasdaq is up 56.83 points, or 0.3%. The Russell 2000 is up 19.52 points, or 0.8%. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,228.91 points, or 25.8%. The Dow is up 7,032.52 points, or 18.7%. The Nasdaq is up 4,449.12 points, or 27%. The Russell 2000 is up 399.12 points, or 19.7%.
'Absolute garbage': Onlookers stunned as Trump appoints 'guy he pardoned' to key postIn conclusion, while the resignation of Bashar al-Assad is undoubtedly a significant moment in Syrian history, it is essential for the US and Israel to approach the situation with humility and respect for the aspirations of the Syrian people. Claiming credit for Assad's downfall may provide a short-term political victory, but the long-term stability of Syria will depend on a genuine commitment to supporting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in the country. Only by working collaboratively with the Syrian people and the international community can the US and Israel help ensure a brighter future for Syria and the entire region.
As the match against Arsenal draws near, the excitement and anticipation among fans are palpable. The prospect of witnessing two top teams go head-to-head in a battle for supremacy is a tantalizing one. Both sets of supporters will be out in full force, cheering on their respective teams and creating a vibrant atmosphere in the stadium.
One of the key priorities outlined at the meeting was the need to implement a long-term mechanism that ensures the stable and healthy development of the real estate market. This mechanism is expected to provide guidance for local governments in formulating policies that promote sustainable growth in the property sector. By emphasizing the importance of market-oriented reforms and targeted measures, the meeting aims to create a more transparent and efficient real estate market that is guided by the principles of market regulation and government supervision.The recent incident on a China Eastern Airlines flight has shone a spotlight on the challenges and limitations of in-flight medical emergencies. A passenger onboard suddenly fell ill, prompting the crew to initiate emergency procedures. Despite their best efforts to provide urgent medical assistance, including administering first aid and utilizing onboard medical equipment, tragically, the passenger's condition deteriorated rapidly and they succumbed to the illness.China Economic Observation 2024: Multiple Drivers Propel High-Quality Development
One of Evan's most memorable culinary experiences was in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province known for its bold and fiery cuisine. He braved the numbing heat of Sichuan peppercorns and reveled in the mouthwatering spiciness of mapo tofu, a classic dish made with silky tofu, minced pork, and a fiery chili bean paste sauce. The mala sensation overwhelmed his taste buds, causing both pleasure and pain in equal measure, yet he couldn't get enough.
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