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Manslaughter charges filed against New York state trooper in 11-year-old Monica Goods’ death

Posted by: Admin October 17, 2024

A state appeals panel reinstated a manslaughter charge against a state trooper who rammed a civilian motorist’s car twice, killing 11-year-old Monica Goods of Brooklyn, during a high-speed chase in December 2020 , according to the decision published on Thursday.

Four of the five judges on the appellate panel for the Third Judicial Department agreed that Judge Bryan Rounds erred in his February 2023 decision to dismiss the second-degree murder charge of depraved indifference against to Trooper Christopher Baldner in the death of Monica.

The appeals judges also overturned Rounds’ decision to reduce the first-degree reckless endangerment charges against Baldner to the second degree.

Monica Goods, 11.

Monica was on a family vacation trip up north on December 22, 2020 when Baldner pulled over her father Tristan Goods for speeding on I-87 near Kingston.

The two men argued and then Baldner got angry and pepper sprayed the interior of the car. Claiming he was in fear of his life, Goods drove away and Baldner gave chase, twice ramming the back of Goods’ SUV. at a speed of more than 100 kilometers per hour.

The SUV flipped over a guardrail and Monica was ejected, killing her. His body was found under the vehicle.

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Michelle Surrency (center), whose daughter died during a car chase, stands with her attorney Sanford Rubenstein (left) and the Rev. Kevin McCall (right) after a press conference in October 2021. (Jeff Bachner for New York Daily News)

Key to the decision was a previous incident in 2019 in which Baldner hit motorist Jonathan Muthu in another high-speed chase on I-87 that ended in a crash but no fatalities.

“When the evidence is viewed in the light most favorable to the People – which is the finding we must credit in this position – it is that the defendant decided to end both pursuits with dangerous, unsanctioned, high-speed collisions while was possessed of “malice.” “Malice or inhumanity” directed at two provocative pilots,” the judges wrote.

“We are now awaiting trial and full justice for this horrific wrongful death that should never have happened,” said attorney Sanford Rubenstein who, along with Corey D’Alamata, is representing Monica’s mother, Michelle Surrency, in a lawsuit civil against Baldner and the state. .

Originally Posted: October 17, 2024

Trans people in England are missing out on vital cancer screening, experts warn | Transgender

Posted by: Admin October 17, 2024

Thousands of transgender patients in England are missing out on vital cancer screening because of the way their GP records are written, experts have warned.

All women registered with their GP are automatically invited to breast screening from the age of 50 to 70, and to regular cervical screening from 25 to 64.

But the warnings from experts at the World Cancer Congress in Geneva this week, submitted by official NHS guideshows that many trans patients are not invited to submit to the tests.

In England, trans men who were registered female at birth and who have changed their gender on their patient register to male are not offered breast or cervical screening, regardless of s He had breast reconstruction or a hysterectomy.

Trans women who are still male registered with their GP are not even offered routine breast screening, even if they have been on long-term hormone therapy, which puts them at a disadvantage. increased risk of breast cancer.

Experts say the problem is the way electronic GP records in England are updated when patients change their gender.

NHS England stipulates that when a patient changes their registered gender, they receive a new NHS number and must be registered as a new patient at their GP practice. All their previous medical history is transferred into their new medical record and their previous name, sex at birth, any other gender specific terms and old NHS number are removed.

Because breast and cervical screening programs use patients’ actual gender to generate appointment invitations, many trans patients are missed.

Broader cancer statistics – such as screening uptake, diagnostic stage, treatment adherence and outcomes – are not yet recorded for trans cancer patients.

There are estimated to be between 200,000 and 500,000 trans people in the United Kingdom.

Speaking from the summit in Geneva, Stewart O’Callaghan, chief executive of the charity OutPatients, said: “Even if only 10% change the gender on their GP record, this means tens of thousands cannot not easily access a routine mammogram or smear test that could detect cancer early and save lives.”

NHS guidance says trans patients who are excluded from these national screening programs can request a mammogram or smear from their GP, but GPs are not routinely trained to discuss screening with patients trans or ensure that they have the same access to tests, memories. and following.

Dr. Alison May Berner, an oncologist specializing in cancer care for trans people who was also at the World Cancer Congress, said: “We all have busy lives and count on these vital systems to remember to access screening. In addition, these screenings can be dysphoric for trans people.

“Putting the burden on the individual to approach the GP compounds existing health inequalities for trans patients”.

Gemma Peters, chief executive of Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “Research shows that transgender people are more likely to be exposed to a number of risk factors for cancer, while their access to timely and effective care is affected by a series of complex problems. From screening and diagnosis to treatment and support, it is essential that trans people receive the care they need and are entitled to. The reality is that health inequity puts lives at risk.”

O’Callaghan said more could be done. “The system needs to find a way to track trans status without taking away a person’s right to privacy.

They added: “A potential solution would be to have sex and gender registered at birth on the patient record, but the latter is only accessible at the level of the system or by clinicians with permission. But any solution to this problem must be co-created with trans patients directly”.

Is Brittany Mahomes rethinking her Trump endorsement after her anti-Taylor Swift meltdown?

Posted by: Admin October 17, 2024

It seems clear that when Brittany Mahomes liked (and then allegedly unliked) a Donald Trump post on Instagram, she didn’t mean to start a national debate, and she probably wasn’t prepared for one. She responded to the backlash not by explaining how or why her values led her to support potential Trump, but by accusing critics of being “haters” and then asking for compassion. Not exactly the best way to talk about who should be the leader of the free world, but a gaffe doesn’t make a monster.

Her friend Taylor Swift, however, has been very forthcoming and measured in when and how she talks about politics (to be fair, she’s been in the game much longer), and her endorsement of the Harris-Walz ticket after the presidential debate was still. but finally polite. He did not attack Trump supporters or even mention the man by name, so when the first Apprentice the host responded by saying that he “hates” the pop starIt might have irritated Mahomes (remember, Brittany hates the haters). That’s what the insiders say, anyway.

“She’s questioning her support for Donald Trump after he slammed Taylor, saying she hates him,” a source close to Mahomes said. he said Daily Mail. “Taylor is like a sister to her and has done absolutely nothing wrong. She has not mentioned Trump in her post and is allowed to speak her mind,” they added.

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For the source, it’s less about rethinking his vote and more about rethinking his statements. “This doesn’t mean she’s suddenly voting for Kamala. It just made her more aware of supporting (Trump) so publicly,” the source revealed, adding: “She doesn’t believe in hate in any form and she loves Taylor so much . This shook her to the core.”

Mahomes is currently pregnant with her third child with husband Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. When asked recently about political endorsements, Patrick promised not to name a candidate. “I don’t want my place and my platform to be used to endorse a candidate or do anything, in any way,” Mahomes said during a press conference. “I think my job is to inform people to register to vote. It’s to inform people to do their own research and then make the best decision for themselves and their family.”

An Apalachee High School student writes rap to honor math teacher

Posted by: Admin October 17, 2024

An Apalachee High School student dealing with the death of her algebra teacher, Christina Irimie, wrote an emotional and heartfelt rap about her and the three other victims killed at her school earlier this month.

Isaac Sanguma, a junior at the school in Barrow County, shared the musical tribute, titled “Forever Irimie” on his TikTok just over a week ago. As of Thursday afternoon, it has garnered 14 million views, 2.6 million likes and tens of thousands of comments.

“Another mother lost her child. I’m sending prayers to the kids that are in Grady,” he raps. “It could be me. I am glad that the Lord saved me. I must be strong. I can’t let the devil break me.

At another point, Sanguma says: “I don’t see it.” Mrs. average for a while and I can’t cut this trauma… I know Mrs. Irimie wants me to be stronger.”

On September 4, freshman Colt Gray opened fire at Apalachee High School with an AR-style rifle, allegedly gifted by his father for Christmas He shot Irimie, another math teacher Richard Aspinwell and two 14-year-old students, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, before going to a school resource officer.

He was taken into custody without further incident and charged with four counts of murder.

Sanguma in his caption recalled seeing Irimie on the day of the deadly violence, writing that he had “the fattest smile on his face with his little dimples.” She added that she saw him enter class and checked in with him to make sure he was doing well.

“Man I want to go back and give me a hug“said Sanguma. “I never thought it would be the last time I would see her smile and talk to her.”

When asked why he wrote the rap, the teenager told Atlanta News First that it was initially hesitant to do soadding that he was worried people would think he was attention-seeking. In the end, though, music has always been his outlet.

“I just want the violence to stop,” he said.

Study finds that drinking 2-3 cups of caffeinated coffee a day can lead to better heart health

Posted by: Admin October 17, 2024

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