MPs are demanding further explanation from Stephen Parkinson, head of the CPS, regarding the collapse of a case against two men accused of spying for China, which was dropped due to insufficient evidence linking China to espionage threats, despite government witness statements highlighting China's espionage activities. The case's failure has prompted multiple parliamentary inquiries and criticism of the prosecution process and government evidence.
Jenelle Evans, a former Teen Mom star, is under investigation after CPS was called due to her frequent late-night partying in Vegas and leaving her children home alone, with her son Jace reportedly calling CPS himself. Despite her claims of using a babysitter, concerns about her parenting and her son's mental health and legal issues persist, raising questions about her ability to care for her children.
Teen Mom Jenelle Evans was reported to CPS for allegedly leaving her young children with her troubled son while she partied in Las Vegas with her friend Tori Rhyne, raising concerns about her childcare practices amid her ongoing legal and personal issues.
A Mississippi mother was arrested and charged with child neglect after being confronted at Walmart for pushing her shivering toddler, dressed only in a diaper, through the store in freezing temperatures. The incident was captured on video and posted on social media, leading to the mother's arrest. The child was later found to have been dressed by other shoppers inside the store. The mother defended her actions on social media, claiming she hasn't seen her kids since the incident and has had little to eat.
CPS district will be closed on Thursday, January 18th due to concerns about freezing precipitation, icy road conditions, and student safety. The district needs temperatures to rise well above freezing for an extended period of time and very bright sunshine to consider reopening on Friday, with a warning that the icepack on side streets and rural roads will not disappear quickly.
Chicago Public Schools canceled classes for Tuesday due to frigid temperatures and a Wind Chill Warning from the National Weather Service, with no remote learning planned. The city is experiencing a cold snap with temperatures dipping below zero and wind chills as low as 30 degrees below zero. The National Weather Service issued a wind chill warning through Tuesday and a wind chill advisory through Wednesday. The cold stretch is expected to ease by Wednesday and Thursday, but lower temperatures and snow are forecasted for later in the week.
Jenelle Evans' husband, David Eason, is now facing an upgraded felony child abuse charge, in addition to a misdemeanor child abuse charge, and a felony assault by strangulation charge in connection to her teenage son. The charges stem from an incident where Eason allegedly roughed up Jenelle's 14-year-old son, Jace, resulting in marks on his arm and neck. Jace was placed in foster care by CPS after running away from Jenelle's mother's house.
Farrah Abraham denies throwing shade at her former "Teen Mom" costar Jenelle Evans, but criticizes her for urging a welfare check on Farrah's daughter despite Jenelle's own encounters with Child Protective Services. Farrah insists that she is a great single parent and implies that Jenelle invites abusive men into her life. Meanwhile, Jenelle's 14-year-old son Jace has been hospitalized after running away from home multiple times, raising concerns from CPS officials. Farrah wants to keep CPS out of her family and dating life, especially with her new boyfriend.
Nicki Minaj shared an alleged audio recording of an anonymous call made to Child Protective Services regarding an incident involving her family. The caller claimed to have witnessed a man possibly drunk with her child in their arms and mentioned the presence of a shotgun. Minaj and her husband had their home searched by police in June after someone claimed their three-year-old son was being abused. Minaj also mentioned a recent swatting incident at her Los Angeles mansion. She expressed frustration over the lack of consequences for those involved and emphasized the innocence of her child.
Tyler police and Child Protective Services (CPS) are seeking the public's assistance in locating 11-month-old Jamar Ross, who was supposed to be in CPS custody but was not surrendered by his mother, Tarhondia Jackson. An Amber Alert has been issued for the missing child, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Tyler Police Department.
Attorney Ben Crump is demanding an investigation into the treatment of Black principals in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, accusing the district of discrimination and corruption. Crump, along with Father Michael Pfleger and members of the Rainbow PUSH coalition, claims that CPS used substandard investigative tactics and false statements to oust at least seven Black principals. CPS has faced protests from parents and students demanding more answers regarding the release of these principals. CPS released a statement emphasizing their commitment to diversity and fair employment decisions, but Crump and supporters argue that there is a pattern of discrimination against Black principals that needs to be addressed.
Brandy Laurel and her boyfriend Justin Garcia have been arrested for the alleged abuse of Laurel's 3-year-old child, who was hospitalized three times within a month with serious injuries. The child's injuries included a brain bleed, swelling all over the head, a black eye, bruises on his back and legs, and fractures to his legs and skull. Laurel and Garcia are each charged with injury to a child causing serious bodily injury - reckless. The child and his 1-year-old sibling are now in CPS custody.
