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0 Crime & Safety Police arrested a former Granite Hills High School teacher on felony and misdemeanor charges, Grossmont Union High School District said. Kristina Houck , Patch Staff Posted Reply LA MESA, CA — Police arrested a former East County teacher Wednesday on felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. Citing privacy rights, Grossmont Union High School District did not identify the former Granite Hills High School teacher. NBC7 reported that Gerald Lopez was arrested in El Cajon. He was arrested on suspicion of possession of obscene material of a minor in a sexual act, harmful matter sent with interest to seduce a minor and annoy or molest a victim under the age of 18. Grossmont Union High School District issued a news release that said the district learned of the allegations on June 14 and immediately notified law enforcement and Child Welfare Services. … [Read more...] about Ex-Grossmont Union Teacher Arrested After Sex Misconduct Allegations

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal jury awarded Republican Roy Moore $8.2 million in damages Friday after finding a Democratic-aligned super PAC defamed him in a TV ad recounting sexual misconduct accusations during his failed 2017 U.S. Senate bid in Alabama. Jurors found the Senate Majority PAC made false and defamatory statements against Moore in one ad that attempted to highlight the accusations against Moore. The verdict, returned by a jury after a brief trial in Anniston, Alabama, was a victory for Moore, who has lost other defamation lawsuits, including one against comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. “We’re very thankful to God for an opportunity to help restore my reputation which was severely damaged by the 2017 election,” Moore said in a telephone interview. Ben Stafford, an attorney representing Senate Majority PAC, said in an emailed statement that they believe the ruling would be overturned on appeal. Moore, a former Republican judge known for his hardline stances opposing … [Read more...] about Jury: Democratic PAC defamed Roy Moore, awards him $8.2M

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson apologized Friday “to all the women I have impacted” after being accused by two dozen women of sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions. Potentially facing a year-long suspension, Watson publicly expressed remorse and contrition for the first time since he was accused of sexually harassing or assaulting the women during therapy sessions in 2020 and 2021. He spoke before the team’s exhibition opener, a 24-13 victory over the Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., in which Watson was roundly booed during three series of work. Fans in one end zone could be heard chanting vulgarities at Watson during his first drive. The three-time Pro Bowler completed 1 of 5 passes for 7 yards in his first game action since Jan. 3, 2021, with Houston. Watson managed no first downs and 7 yards while playing without receiver Amari Cooper, running backs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, and offensive linemen Joel Bitonio and Jack Conklin. Starting center Nick … [Read more...] about NFL roundup: Browns’ Deshaun Watson apologizes “to all the women I have impacted”

0 Crime & Safety Gerald Lopez, 54, who taught English and coached sports at Granite Hills High School, was arrested last week by El Cajon police. City News Service , News Partner Posted Reply EL CAJON, CA — A former Granite Hills High School teacher pleaded not guilty Wednesday to felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from alleged sexual misconduct involving a minor. Gerald Lopez, 54, who taught English and coached sports at the East County school, was arrested last week by El Cajon police. The criminal complaint filed against Lopez charges him with felony counts of possessing child pornography and sending harmful matter to a minor, as well as a misdemeanor count of annoying or molesting a child for conduct that allegedly occurred in June. The complaint alleges he possessed child porn between March and June of this year. He faces up to four years and eight months in state prison if convicted of all charges. County … [Read more...] about ​Ex-East County Teacher Charged With Sex Crime Counts

0 Crime & Safety Gerald Lopez, 54, who taught English and coached sports at Granite Hills High School, was arrested last week by El Cajon police. City News Service , News Partner Posted Reply EL CAJON, CA — A former Granite Hills High School teacher pleaded not guilty Wednesday to felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from alleged sexual misconduct involving a minor. Gerald Lopez, 54, who taught English and coached sports at the East County school, was arrested last week by El Cajon police. The criminal complaint filed against Lopez charges him with felony counts of possessing child pornography and sending harmful matter to a minor, as well as a misdemeanor count of annoying or molesting a child for conduct that allegedly occurred in June. The complaint alleges he possessed child porn between March and June of this year. He faces up to four years and eight months in state prison if convicted of all charges. County … [Read more...] about ​Ex-Grossmont Union Teacher Charged With Sex Crime Counts

Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images Less than a week after the FBI searched Donald Trump ’s Mar-a-Lago home, it was revealed that federal agents were investigating potential violations of the Espionage Act and that they’d found multiple top-secret documents. On Friday, the warrant used for the search was unsealed after Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a day earlier that the Justice Department had filed a motion in court to do so. Trump’s attorneys did not object, though they declined to share the warrant themselves after they were provided with a copy and a receipt of seized items following the search on Monday. Meanwhile, Trump railed against the FBI and Justice Department for their actions as did Republicans in Congress. Here’s what we’ve learned so far about the investigation of the former president. The search was related to potential violations of three laws, including the Espionage Act : One of the laws concerns the “concealment, removal or mutilation” … [Read more...] about Top-Secret Documents Found at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago: Everything We’ve Learned