A California special education teacher is accused of grooming and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student. The Los Angeles teacher also had sex with the underage boy in her classroom and provided him with marijuana, according to police. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested 43-year-old Colleen Jo Matarico.Matarico is in custody on $1.3 million bail.Police said in a statement that Matarico of Valley Village "groomed and sexually assaulted a 13-year-old victim in her classroom, and later convinced the victim to have sexual intercourse in her vehicle." Police said the special education teacher also provided marijuana to the boy and added that "detectives believe there are additional, unidentified victims of Matarico who have yet to come forward."Matarico was charged with five counts of lewd acts with a minor, two counts of lewd acts with a minor 14 or 15 years old, and one count of furnishing marijuana to a minor.Matarico's LinkedIn profile states she is a special education teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District.According to the John Burroughs Middle School website, Matarico was listed as “a teacher.”School principal Dr. Steve Martinez told the school community Thursday in a message shared with the New York Post that the teacher was removed from campus after the school contacted police. The Post said Matarico wasn't named in the letter.“District protocols are being followed and we remain in cooperation with local authorities. Due to the ongoing investigation by law enforcement, we are unable to disclose additional details about this matter,” the principal wrote, according to the Post.“We understand that some students may be impacted by this incident. Students can always reach out to teachers, counselors or school staff for support,” he added, the paper said.Matarico is in custody on $1.3 million bail.Police are urging any other victims to contact the LAPD's Juvenile Division Abused Child Section at 424-259-7097. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477 or submit tips online at www.lacrimestoppers.org.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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In a little-known chapter of American history, slave owners across the nation decided to shave their heads in solidarity after Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States. This surprising act of solidarity, termed the “Slave Shave” has been largely forgotten by history, but a newly discovered collection of letters and journals sheds light on this fascinating and bizarre moment in time.  At the time of Lincoln’s election, the issue of slavery was one of the most contentious topics in American politics. Many slave owners were deeply opposed to Lincoln’s stance on slavery and his eventual goal of abolishing it. In response to his election, these owners decided to take a bold and unusual stand against the new president.  “As soon as we heard the news of Lincoln’s victory, we knew we had to do something to show our solidarity with our fellow slave owners,” wrote one plantation owner in a letter to his friend. “We decided that shaving our heads would be the most effective way to make a statement in support of our autonomy.”  The shaving of heads quickly spread across the South, with slave owners from all walks of life participating in the act. Some even went so far as to tattoo their heads with slogans and symbols supporting the continuation of slavery.  Historians have suggested that the slave owners’ solidarity shave may have been a way for them to cope with the fear and uncertainty they felt in the wake of Lincoln’s election. By taking a bold and public stand against the new president, they were able to assert their power and show that they would not go quietly into the night.  While the solidarity shave may seem like a strange and trivial act in hindsight, it is a fascinating reminder of the deep divisions that existed in American society during the lead-up to the Civil War. It also highlights the lengths to which people will go to express their beliefs and stand up for what they believe in, even if it means shaving their heads. The post Photos surface of slave-owners shaving their heads in solidarity after Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 election appeared first on Genesius Times.

Tom Hanks has combined a successful Hollywood career with his role as a proud father of four. However, as the actor is nearing the septuagenarian milestone, he is taking a time out to reflect on certain aspects of his life, ranging from career to his family life. Recently, the actor shared is concerns about playing certain characters which remind him of his early adult life. Although the 68-year-old wishes to remain as active as possible as he ages and continues acting, he is not shying away from the reality that it will take a lot of hard work and resilience to play some roles. In a recent discussion with Entertainment Tonight, Hanks reminisced about the age he hated the most. Tom Hanks shared his thoughts on the age he hated the most Tom Hanks/Everett Ideally, one would have thought that playing a character within the 60s and 70s age bracket would be the most challenging; however, Hanks claimed that the “hardest” for him was playing “35,” and he does not hope to do that again. The actor made this surprising revelation during a discussion about his role in his latest movie, Here, where he shared that at that age, “Your metabolism stops, gravity starts tearing you down, your bones start wearing off, you stand differently.”  The actor noted that he is trying is best to stay fit, and enjoy his remaining years as he doesn’t have to bother about his kids who are all “grown up.” Hanks also added that Life was “such a burden” for him at 35 as he had to combine his thriving career with parenting his four kids, but he is in a “better shape now.” Tom Hanks/Everett Tom Hanks’ Hollywood Career Hanks holds the record as the fourth highest grossing American actor and the fifth-highest all-time box office star in North America with a total gross of over $4.9 billion. The actor has a vast experience in acting, writing, and movie production and his awards and recognitions, such as six Academy Award nominations (two consecutive wins) and twelve Primetime Emmy Award nominations (seven wins) is a testament to that. HERE, from left: Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, 2024/Everett At age 35, Hanks had to balance his health, spousal, and parenting responsibility with working on three different projects and the actor didn’t fail to deliver on any. Despite suffering from type 2 diabetes and playing roles that required him to drop significant weight or gain weight throughout is mid to late 30s, he made sure to embodied his role. Looking back at Hank’s experiences and struggles in his early adult years, truly, one can’t blame the legend for hating the age. Next up: Bruce Willis’ Last Acting Gig Before His Dementia Diagnosis Makes It Even More Heartbreaking Now The post Tom Hanks Shares The Age He Hated: ‘Your Bones Start Wearing Off’ appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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