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Sex offender accused of 6 sex assaults in one day as crime surge rocks affluent valley

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!A registered sex offender has been accused of carrying out a string of daytime sexual assaults against six women on the same day in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, an area already grappling with a surge in high-end home burglaries, authorities said.Damian Denzell Robinson, 29, surrendered Wednesday at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lancaster Station and is now in custody, according to police.Robinson had been sought in connection with at least six attacks on April 19 in the San Fernando Valley, where investigators say he allegedly preyed on victims, several described as elderly, over the course of several hours.The alleged spree comes as police warn of a broader rise in crime across the San Fernando Valley, including a string of organized home burglaries targeting affluent neighborhoods like Sherman Oaks, Studio City and North Hollywood — even as police ramp up patrols and deploy a dedicated task force.CHILD PREDATOR CLEARED FOR PAROLE ARRESTED AFTER SURPRISE WARRANT DROPS HOURS BEFORE PRISON RELEASEAuthorities say burglars have hit multiple homes in rapid succession, ransacking properties and targeting valuables, while other incidents, including a commercial copper wire theft that led to a police chase, highlight what officials describe as increasingly bold and coordinated criminal activity.While those crimes have largely focused on property, Robinson’s alleged actions mark a more personal and violent threat, with women targeted during the day in public places, including businesses, grocery stores and a retail restroom.The crime spree began shortly after 9:10 a.m. inside a business near Devonshire Street and Balboa Boulevard, where police say an “elderly female victim” was approached, overpowered and sexually assaulted before the suspect fled on foot.HOMEOWNERS IN LEAFY ENCLAVES HIT BY BURGLARS ZEROING IN ON HIGH-END HOMES FOR SMASH-AND-GRAB SCORESLess than an hour later, another woman near Forbes Avenue and Calahan Street fought off an attempted assault, holding onto her waistband and confronting the suspect, forcing him to run.By 10 a.m., a third victim reported being grabbed from behind and assaulted near Lassen Street and Encino Avenue — an incident investigators say was recorded on the suspect’s cellphone.Authorities say the attacks continued into the late morning and afternoon, including inside a grocery store near Vanowen Street and Corbin Avenue at 11:15 a.m., and again around 12:37 p.m. at another market near Mason Avenue and Sherman Way, where the suspect allegedly pulled down a victim’s clothing while recording.GOT A TIP?In one of the most alarming incidents, police say a woman inside a retail store restroom near Corbin Avenue and Nordhoff Street discovered she was being recorded from underneath a stall at 3:20 p.m.In each case, the suspect fled on foot before officers arrived.FOLLOW US ON X”The incidents were captured on closed-circuit television, which investigators used to identify the suspect,” police said.Robinson, who has a prior conviction for indecent exposure and lewd conduct and is required to register as a sex offender, was identified through that surveillance footage.GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAILDetectives have released his booking photo, warning he may be responsible for additional, unreported assaults. The

  

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North Carolina woman charged in alleged Houston synagogue attack plot as investigators search for 2 others

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!A North Carolina woman has been charged in an alleged plot targeting a Texas synagogue, with authorities saying a multi-state investigation may have prevented a potential attack.Angelina Han Hicks, 18, of Lexington, was charged with participating in a conspiracy to attack members of a Houston synagogue designed to “kill as many Jews as possible by driving through a congregation,” according to court documents, The Associated Press reported.She was arrested Wednesday in connection with an alleged plan targeting Congregation Beth Israel in Houston, according to warrants, after investigators received a tip and moved quickly to act.The FBI Charlotte Joint Terrorism Task Force said it launched a multi-state investigation Tuesday, leading to Hicks’ arrest and the charging of a juvenile in Harris County, Texas.FBI, DHS WARN OF ‘ELEVATED THREAT’ TO JEWISH COMMUNITIES AFTER RECENT ATTACKS”This is an exceptional example of when you see something concerning, you say something to law enforcement,” the FBI said in a statement, adding that the investigation remains ongoing.Investigators uncovered evidence that Hicks and others were allegedly planning what officials described as a “mass-casualty event” at the synagogue, with early concerns the threat could have been imminent.Alan Martin, the county’s senior assistant district attorney, told the AP there had been “some concern that there could be an imminent event” targeting the Houston synagogue.GLOBAL RISE IN ANTISEMITISM LEAVES JEWISH COMMUNITY ISOLATED, RABBI SAYS WORLD AT ‘A TIPPING POINT’Court documents state Hicks is accused of conspiring with two male suspects identified only as “Teegan” and “Angel.” The “Congregation Beth Israel, the oldest Jewish house of worship in Texas, closed Wednesday “out of an abundance of caution,” according to the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston.SUSPECT ARRESTED IN FLORIDA SYNAGOGUE ARSON, HATE CRIME: POLICE”The safety and security of the Houston Jewish community is of utmost importance to all of us,” the federation said in a statement.Investigators have not publicly identified a motive for the alleged plot, and Martin said he did not know why the Houston synagogue, located more than 1,000 miles from Hicks’ home in North Carolina, was targeted.Hicks’ court-appointed attorney, Chad Freeman, told the Houston Chronicle the case remains in its early stages and said her age could be a factor in her defense.BOULDER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TERROR SUSPECT’S ‘POSSIBLE RADICALIZATION’ PROBED BY AUTHORITIES: RETIRED FBI AGENT”I anticipate getting numerous experts involved in the case to look at both investigatory and possible forensic matters,” Freeman said.Hicks’ father, who spoke to Fox affiliate WGHP and was not identified, disputed the allegations and described his daughter as a “good kid. RE ” He The No

  

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Former North Carolina police officer accused of threatening mass shooting at New Orleans festival

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was set to begin its first weekend on Thursday. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is set to begin its first weekend Thursday. Alex Carrasquillo confirmed to Fox News Digital, the communication manager of Chapel Hill, North Carolina that Gillum worked there from 2004 until 2019. Sheriff Eric Aden said, “This disturbing case shows how technology such as FLOCK and strong partnership between agencies can prevent potential violence and bring wanted fugitives safely into custody before a tragic event could occur.” Deputies also recovered a pistol and approximately 200 rounds from Gillum’s room.

  

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Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Duke busts the bigots

NEWYou can now listen Fox News articles.Fox News “Antisemitism Exposed”, a newsletter that focuses on the rise of anti-Jewish prejudice in the U.S.Duke suspends Students for Justice in Palestine following antisemitic post on Instagram

Freed hostage Rom Brslavski describes abuse and starvation in Gaza during 738 days of captivity

The Students for Justice in Palestine group at Duke University has been suspended and its funding frozen following an outcry about a “deeply troubling” Instagram post. The flyer depicted Zionism as well as the U.S. Imperialism is portrayed as pigs, a dehumanizing caricature that has been linked to extremist propaganda from the 1970s. While the group is sidelined, critics demand further accountability for the specific students behind the “blatant” harassment.VIDEO:Twitch streamer Hasan Piker told “Pod Save America” that the Republican Party was “the biggest domestic terrorist in this country” and internationally. WATCH HERE: TWO YEARS IN HELL. Rom Braslavski, released after 738 days of captivity in Gaza, described horrific abuse including starvation and physical torture. After initially concealing his military status and his identity being discovered, his treatment deteriorated dramatically. He was forced to survive on minimal food and endured isolation. He also suffered severe physical trauma. He relies on his faith today for his recovery. The combat veteran was also criticized for a Nazi-style tattoo he had in the past. He is backed by Bernie Sanders. While Platner attributes this conduct to a “hyperviolent” military cultural, Republicans and veterans have slammed the comments as disqualifying. By weaponizing antisemitism, the regime forced a mass migration, executed community leaders and seized property. A dwindling number of people are forced to denounce Israel in order to survive in a fanatical and oppressive mullahcracy. SHOWING THE WAY Ben Carasso is an 11-year old Israeli influencer who uses social media to combat antisemitism worldwide and share the realities that Jewish children live with. He is a third-generation descendant of Holocaust survivors. His advocacy began after the October 7 terrorist attacks. Despite online abuse, he travels to other Jewish youths to promote fact-checking, and encourage peers to speak out for the truth. I kept going.” Rom Braslavski, a 19-year-old who spent over two years as a Hamas captive. Fox News has more coverage on antisemitism. Did someone send you this email? Subscribe to more newsletters here. Get the Fox News App here

  

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Mexican Mafia turned American neighborhoods into ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ with murders, kidnappings, drugs: feds

NEW “The suspects were arrested in coordinated raids, with others already in custody expected to face federal charges in the coming weeks, according to prosecutors.Investigators say the case pulls back the curtain on how the notorious “La Eme” prison gang allegedly continued to run street-level crime from inside prison walls, using contraband cellphones and encrypted messaging to direct violence and drug operations on the outside. Authorities Both The Local

  

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