Thursday, July 14, 2011

What's in The News Today

Journal of American Medical association published an article to take away obese children from their parents and placing them in foster care. The author Dr. David Ludwig an obese specialist at Harvard and affiliated with Children's Hospital in Boston. He states "not to blame the parents, but instead to remove them from the household so they can't provide for them."

Alvarez, M, M.D. (July 13, 2011). Obese Kids Should Be taken Away From Parents, Experts Say. Fox News. com. Retrieved July 14, 2011, from  Obese Kids Should Be Taken Away From Parents, Experts Say - FoxNews.com


A 12-year-old girl from Washington state was sentenced to 6 months probation for cyberstalking. She targeted a 11-year-old after an argument with her. The older girl used Facebook account to post obscene messages and solicit sex. The victim's mother stated that "the repercussions are still being dealt with." The older girl was sentenced by King County Juvenile Court for cyberstalking and computer trespass and she received 6 months probation.

chron/National news. (July 13, 2011). Girl 12, sentenced in Seattle for cyberbullying. Retrieved July 14, 2011, from Girl, 12, sentenced in Seattle for cyberbullying | National news | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Levy Aron killed 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky the missing Brooklyn boy. He brutally killed and dismembered Leiby. Leiby when missing on his way to meet his parents from day camp. He got lost and asked Aron for directions.  Aron took him to his dentist  Leiby waited for him outside. Then they left in Arron's car. The dentist was able help police to identify Aron. Arron said he panicked when he saw posters of missing Leiby. Aron also told the police that "he took the boy to a wedding the night of the abduction." He confessed to strangling Leiby and he had him tied to a couch. Leiby's feet were found in a Ziploc bag in Aron's refrigerator and the rest of his body was found in a suitcase in a dumpster on 20th street.

Esposito, R., & NG, C. (July 14, 2011). Brooklyn Boy Leiby Kletzky Murder Suspect Levy Aron Confesses. abc Good Morning America. Retrieved July 14, 2011, from Brooklyn Boy Leiby Kletzky Murder Suspect Levy Aron Confesses - ABC News

1 comment:

  1. It's a sick person that would take and kill an innocent. Liebby, you didn’t make it to moon in this lifetime, but with your outstretched arm, you’ve slipped the surly bonds of earth and gone to touch the face of God. RIP

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