Stepmom police say abused captive man over 20 years posts bail following arrest

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March 14, 2025

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Stepmom police say abused captive man over 20 years posts bail following arrest

A severely emaciated Connecticut man was allegedly forced to urinate in bottles and locked inside for nearly 24 hours a day during two decades of captivity by his stepmother, police said Thursday.

"In 33 years of law enforcement, this is the worst treatment of humanity that I’ve ever witnessed," Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo told reporters.

High school track athlete facing battery charge after viral video of competitor hit with baton

A Virginia high school track athlete is facing a misdemeanor charge following a viral video of her at a meet where her competitor gets struck in the head with a baton.

Video circulating online shows high schoolers Alaila Everett and Kaelen Tucker running in a 4×200 meter relay at a state finals race on March 4, neck and neck as they round a corner. As they are coming out of the curve, Tucker is hit by Everett's baton and stumbles off the field in apparent pain.

American Sports & Culture

QB Jones grateful to have shot to start for Colts

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Devers: Willing to do whatever Red Sox want

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Dollar General CEO warns consumers are cash-strapped, and says 2025 won't be better

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