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A Preventable Murder in Chicago

Apr 23, 2026Center Right

The parents of Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student allegedly murdered by an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, spoke to CBS News about their daughter's death. They say they don't want her death to be about politics, but they do want accountability.

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Ex-Obama advisor mocked after questioning Chicago's response to unconscious man: 'Own a mirror?'

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Ex-Obama advisor mocked after questioning Chicago's response to unconscious man: 'Own a mirror?'

David Alexrod says a 911 operator refused to send help for an unresponsive homeless man outside the Art Institute of Chicago during a heat emergency.

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New York, California among 25 states suing Trump admin over Medicaid work rule designed to prevent fraud

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New York, California among 25 states suing Trump admin over Medicaid work rule designed to prevent fraud

California, New York, Virginia and several other states are seeking an emergency court order.

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Coalition of 25 states sues Trump admin over Medicaid work rule designed to prevent fraud

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Coalition of 25 states sues Trump admin over Medicaid work rule designed to prevent fraud

A coalition of 25 states is suing the Trump administration, arguing new Medicaid work requirement rules could strip millions of health coverage.

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DOJ charges 8 alleged Tren de Aragua members in Texas, Illinois murder and kidnapping cases

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DOJ charges 8 alleged Tren de Aragua members in Texas, Illinois murder and kidnapping cases

Prosecutors described the horrific nature of the crimes. Outside Dallas, Texas, the alleged TdA members executed man was in front of two children, authorities said.

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‘Put ICE on speed dial’: Americans urge feds to ‘capture and deport’ pregnant illegal aliens to prevent anchor babies

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‘Put ICE on speed dial’: Americans urge feds to ‘capture and deport’ pregnant illegal aliens to prevent anchor babies

'We should no longer wait for illegals to commit crimes before they are deported'

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Posts Urging People to Call ICE on Pregnant Illegal Aliens to Prevent Anchor Babies Go Viral in the Aftermath of SCOTUS Birthright Decision

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Posts Urging People to Call ICE on Pregnant Illegal Aliens to Prevent Anchor Babies Go Viral in the Aftermath of SCOTUS Birthright Decision

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling Tuesday striking down President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens and temporary visitors, patriotic Americans are urging one another to take matters into their own hands instead of waiting for Congress to get it together. The post Posts Urging People to Call ICE on Pregnant Illegal Aliens to Prevent Anchor Babies Go Viral in the Aftermath of SCOTUS Birthright Decision appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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‘GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE!’ Watch Republican Mike Lawler cause Democrat Jamie Raskin to explode over illegal aliens murdering U.S. citizens

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‘GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE!’ Watch Republican Mike Lawler cause Democrat Jamie Raskin to explode over illegal aliens murdering U.S. citizens

'What these idiots don't seem to grasp is the fact that sanctuary policies are resulting in the deaths of Americans'

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Michigan parents charged with murder and torture after their 7-year-old boy dies with disturbing weight

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Michigan parents charged with murder and torture after their 7-year-old boy dies with disturbing weight

Law enforcement officials are expressing shock at the conditions that allegedly led to the death of a 7-year-old boy in Michigan.Paramedics were called to the home in Flint Township on Nov. 4, 2025, over the report of a child in distress.'It was just one of the most unbelievable scenes that the police have seen, that I've reviewed in my 22 years as prosecuting attorney.' They found Casper O'Brien having difficulty breathing and unable to move because he weighed 255 pounds, according to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office.His parents, Damien and Jessica O’Brien, had also packed the home with so many objects that it was difficult to move around. Police reported there was feces throughout the home because the toilet didn't work. They also said the boy had "some of the worst open sores and rashes they've ever seen." He died later that evening at a hospital.His parents were charged with one count of second-degree murder, one count of torture, and three counts of second-degree child abuse.Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said the autopsy showed the boy died of a heart muscle disease, and morbid obesity was listed as a contributing factor."What we allege is that he was not fed in a nutritious way," Leyton said. "He was neglected, and he was abused, and his diet is part of it, and not getting whatever help he needed because he was nonverbal as part of it. All that adds up to an extreme case of child abuse resulting in someone's death."They also found a 5-year-old child who was morbidly obese. She was found naked outside by officers and was dirty, with knots in her hair.Leyton gave a rundown of the evidence gathered in the case."We'll present the body camera footage," Leyton said. "We'll present the autopsy results. We'll present the fact that this child died from fairly natural causes brought on by the obesity and the lack of nutrition. And we'll present what we think as a case of neglect and abuse and torture."RELATED: People so 'extremely obese' they were almost bedridden starved 14-year-old girl until she weighed 35 pounds, police say The parents could face life in prison if convicted.Leyton expressed disbelief at the parents' behavior because the father had a good job with health insurance but had only taken the boy to a doctor once."They had called the veterinarian about one of their pets. They knew what to do for the dog, but they didn't do it for their own child," he added. "Sadly, he died because of neglect."Leyton said the case was difficult for the police — as well as Child Protective Services — to investigate. "It was just one of the most unbelievable scenes that the police have seen, that I've reviewed in my 22 years as prosecuting attorney," Leyton added. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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