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Jackson man facing federal charges for massive sextortion scheme
SUMMARY: Marquez Cameron Jones Weston, a 22-year-old from Jackson, has been arrested on federal charges related to an alleged sextortion scheme targeting multiple victims, including minors. A nine-count indictment claims Weston engaged in cyberstalking, extortion, and attempted child pornography production from July 2023 to February 2024, successfully extorting money and explicit images from at least 47 identified victims online. If convicted, he faces a minimum of 15 years in prison. The FBI is investigating, highlighting the need for internet safety awareness, especially for minors, and offering protective tips against sextortion schemes.
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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Mud Monsters, a new Frontier League baseball team, has appointed David Kerr as assistant general manager. Set to debut in spring 2025 at Trustmark Park, Kerr will oversee sales, marketing, and fan engagement. Mud Monsters owner Joseph Eng emphasized Kerr’s commitment to enhancing the fan experience and building a special legacy in Mississippi. Kerr, previously the director of ticket sales for the Mississippi Braves, has a decade of experience in baseball operations, including with the Indiana RailCats. The Mud Monsters aim to keep professional baseball in central Mississippi following the Braves’ relocation to Georgia.
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SUMMARY: Nytavion Shaw, 16, the last suspect in the murder case of former Southern Miss football player MJ Daniels, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Arrested nine days after Daniels was shot at Ivy Row Apartments on June 11, Shaw faces a potential 40-year sentence. Three other teen suspects were arrested shortly after the incident on charges of capital murder and armed carjacking and have yet to be tried. Daniels was found unresponsive in his vehicle and was pronounced dead on the scene. He was a standout athlete and top recruit, having previously played at Ole Miss.
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SUMMARY: Authorities have identified the 8-year-old girl killed by a school bus in Madison as Jeanelle Fredericks. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon while she was riding her bicycle at the intersection of Cobblestone Drive and Rockwood Drive. Investigations revealed no initial signs of intoxication in the bus driver, and toxicology samples are being analyzed. The Madison Police Department is conducting a thorough investigation, and findings will be sent to the local District Attorney’s Office. The Madison County School District expressed condolences and is providing additional counseling support for students and staff during this tragic time.
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