SUMMARY: A lawsuit against former pediatrician Craig Spiegel, initiated by attorney Ben Crump and local attorney Kayla Onder, focuses on allegations of trading drugs for sexual favors from patients. At a news conference, a former patient, Mallory, emphasized that abuses should be held accountable, claiming Spiegel exploited women and children under the pretense of medical treatment. SSM Health, which previously housed Spiegel, denied any employment relationship with him. Federal prosecutors revealed that at least 25 individuals received controlled substances from Spiegel in exchange for sexual acts. Additional abuse allegations spanning a decade may surface, although no court date has been set.

A former pediatrician and SSM Health are now the focus of a lawsuit filed by nationally known attorney Ben Crump and local attorney Kayla Onder.

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SUMMARY: Authorities have made progress in the kidnapping and murder case of 37-year-old Michelle Hampton, recovering her vehicle and seizing another car linked to the incident. Hampton was abducted at gunpoint by a masked man outside her home and forced to drive to various locations in St. Louis, accompanied by a second suspect in a truck. After withdrawing cash from an ATM, her body was later discovered in an alley. Her sister, Samantha, described a terrifying encounter when she attempted to chase the abductors, during which shots were fired at her vehicle. A GoFundMe has been set up for Hampton’s family.

In the past hour, police say they’ve seized a vehicle of interest and the victim’s car was recovered. They are still searching for the suspect.

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SUMMARY: A groundbreaking project in North St. Louis, Doorways, has completed a $40 million initiative to combat homelessness and health disparities among individuals living with HIV. The facility offers 39 permanent housing units with on-site career services, a food pantry, behavioral health support, and the newly opened Boca Pharmacy, addressing a local pharmacy shortage. The units are intentionally unfurnished to allow residents to personalize their spaces, emphasizing a connection to nature and health. This project addresses the urgent need for housing, as there are over 8,000 reported HIV cases in St. Louis, according to state health services.

A groundbreaking effort to combat homelessness and health disparities in north St. Louis is now complete. Doorways is offering …

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