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entertainment1 hour ago•19 min saved

DWTS Pro Savchenko Accuses Ex-Wife of Forcing Teen Daughter to Take Weight-Loss Pills

Dancing With the Stars professional Gleb Savchenko has filed court documents alleging that his ex-wife, Elena Samodanova, forced their 15-year-old daughter, Olivia, to take weight-loss medication without medical oversight. Savchenko claims Samodanova also made disparaging remarks about Olivia’s appearance and subjected her to punitive measures, including removing her bedroom door. Samodanova counters that she is protecting her children’s stability in Hong Kong, where they reside, and accuses Savchenko of violating court orders regarding school enrollment. A judge has ruled that Samodanova retains final authority on medical and school decisions, while Savchenko’s visitation rights remain intact.

via Page Six|

#child-custody #dancing-with-the-stars #elena-samodanova

crime-and-justice6 days ago•2 min saved

California couple faces 17-year sentence in 'house of horrors' surrogacy abuse case

Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, a California couple, have been charged with conspiring to abuse at least 14 surrogate-born children in their Arcadia mansion. Prosecutors allege the pair misled surrogate mothers and monitored daily physical punishments via a network of 32 cameras. The couple pleaded not guilty, blaming hired nannies, while all 21 children remain in state custody.

via BBC|

#california #child-abuse #crime-and-justice

crime-and-justice6 days ago•419 min saved

Arcadia couple charged with orchestrating abuse of 21 surrogate-born children

Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, a couple in Arcadia, California, have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit child abuse and witness intimidation. Prosecutors allege the pair operated a 'house of horrors' in their mansion, where 21 children—most born via surrogacy—were subjected to daily physical punishment monitored through a network of 32 cameras. The investigation began in May 2025 after a two-month-old infant was hospitalized with head injuries. While the couple pleaded not guilty and are held on $20 million bail each, their attorney argues they are being unfairly targeted for exercising their right to have a large family, blaming nannies for the abuse. Surrogates involved have stated they were misled about the couple's family size and intentions, with some receiving up to $135,000 per pregnancy. All 21 children are now in state custody, and a nanny accused of striking the infant remains at large.

via NBC News|

#california #child-abuse #crime-and-justice

crime-and-law6 days ago•131 min saved

California couple faces federal scrutiny in 21-child surrogacy abuse probe

Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, a California couple, have been arrested in connection with a probe into the care of 21 children, many born via surrogacy. Prosecutors allege the pair operated a home-based agency, misled surrogates, and monitored daily physical abuse of the children through a surveillance system. The couple denies involvement, blaming nannies, while a federal investigation is ongoing.

via AP News|

#california #child-abuse #crime-and-law

crime-and-justice6 days ago•1 min saved

Arcadia couple arrested on child abuse charges after 21 children removed from mansion

Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, a California couple at the center of a surrogacy scandal, were arrested on October 6, 2026, on multiple counts of child abuse and conspiracy. Prosecutors allege the pair operated a 'house of horrors' in their Arcadia mansion, where 21 children—mostly born via surrogacy—were subjected to daily beatings and punishments monitored by the parents via a network of 32 cameras. The investigation began in May 2025 after a 2-month-old infant was hospitalized with a head injury. While the couple pleaded not guilty and are held on $20 million bond, their attorney claims the abuse was committed by nannies and that the family is being targeted due to anti-Chinese bias. Surrogates involved have stated they were misled by the couple regarding their family size and intentions.

via CBS News|

#california #child-abuse #crime-and-justice

crime11 days ago•26 min saved

Houston mother kills 4-year-old daughter, then herself, hours after losing custody

Cibelle Savella, 35, shot and killed her 4-year-old daughter Vivian in their Houston home on Tuesday evening, then fatally shot herself. The incident occurred hours after a family court judge granted primary custody of Vivian to her father, Aaron Savella, following a bitter divorce. Savella was supposed to hand the child over to her ex-husband that night but instead carried out the attack. She was hospitalized but died the following day. The case highlights the extreme risks of high-conflict custody disputes, with Aaron’s attorney calling the outcome unprecedented in her 28-year career.

via New York Post|

#crime #custody-battle #family-law

crime-and-courts13 days ago•3 min saved

North Miami Beach mother released on bond after leaving four children alone for three-day Bahamas cruise

Nathalie Belizaire, 29, was arrested and released on $10,000 bond after allegedly leaving her four children, including a two-month-old infant, unsupervised for a three-day cruise to the Bahamas. Police discovered the children hiding in a bathroom after the father of the infant reported them missing. Belizaire faces four felony counts of child neglect and has been ordered to stay away from the children.

via NBC 6 South Florida|

#child-neglect #crime-and-courts #criminal-court

entertainment13 days ago•9 min saved

Zahara Jolie Finalizes Legal Name Change, Dropping Pitt Surname

Zahara Marley Jolie, 21, has legally dropped her father Brad Pitt's surname, becoming the third of the couple's six children to do so. A Los Angeles court granted her petition on September 28, 2026, following a public notice period and no objections. This follows similar name changes by her siblings Shiloh and Maddox, while Vivienne's petition remains pending.

via E! News|

#angelina-jolie #brad-pitt #entertainment

celebrity13 days ago•143 min saved

Zahara Jolie’s Legal Name Change Finalizes Sibling Trend

A Los Angeles judge officially granted Zahara Jolie’s petition to drop her father Brad Pitt’s surname on September 28, 2026. The 21-year-old is now legally Zahara Marley Jolie, following a similar move by her brother Maddox. This marks the third of the couple’s six children to legally sever ties with the Pitt name, continuing a pattern that began with Shiloh Jolie in 2024.

via thecut.com|

#angelina-jolie #brad-pitt #celebrity

entertainment14 days ago•21 min saved

Zahara Jolie Finalizes Legal Name Change, Completing Sibling Trend

A Los Angeles judge officially granted Zahara Jolie’s petition to drop her father Brad Pitt’s surname, changing her legal name from Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt to Zahara Marley Jolie. The ruling, issued on September 28, 2026, follows a similar legal move by her brother Maddox and continues a pattern among the Jolie-Pitt children to sever legal ties to their father’s name. While Pitt’s camp characterized the move as part of a broader alienation strategy, Jolie’s representatives defended the process as a routine legal requirement.

via Page Six|

#angelina-jolie #brad-pitt #entertainment

entertainment18 days ago•16 min saved

Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer Finalize Divorce After Eight-Month Legal Process

Comedian Amy Schumer and chef Chris Fischer have reached a final divorce agreement, concluding their marriage after seven years. The couple, who share a seven-year-old son named Gene, officially confirmed their separation in December 2025. Schumer filed for divorce in January 2026, and the proposed judgment was submitted to the New York Supreme Court on September 24, 2026. The court signed the judgment, which is now awaiting final processing by the County Clerk. The agreement includes provisions for child support. Schumer previously denied that her weight loss journey contributed to the split, emphasizing that the divorce was amicable.

via pagesix.com|

#amy-schumer #celebrity-news #chris-fischer

crime21 days ago•9 min saved

San Antonio teen charged after handing newborn to stranger at bus stop

An 18-year-old woman in San Antonio, Texas, was arrested for child abandonment after she handed her one-month-old son to a stranger at a downtown bus stop and fled in an Uber. The infant was temporarily cared for by the stranger and her friend before being placed with relatives. Authorities note that Texas law allows safe surrender of newborns at designated locations, but this incident occurred at a public transit stop.

via The Independent|

#child-welfare #crime #criminal-justice

society25 days ago•20 min saved

Study Links Distinct Surnames to Higher Divorce Rates and Shorter Marriages

An analysis by the Institute for Family Studies indicates that couples with different last names divorce at a 50% higher rate and after an average of eight to 10 years, compared to same-surname couples who last about 12 years. The report suggests that shared names may foster a 'team-first' approach, while distinct surnames might correlate with hasty weddings or bureaucratic hurdles that discourage divorce filing. Approximately 75-80% of US married couples share surnames, with higher adoption rates among older, conservative, and less educated women.

via New York Post|

#divorce-statistics #family-law #institute-for-family-studies

entertainment28 days ago•20 min saved

Maddox Jolie officially drops Pitt surname in court ruling

Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt has legally changed his name to Maddox Chivan Jolie, becoming the latest of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's children to drop his father's surname. A Los Angeles judge granted the petition on September 14, 2026, with no objections filed. This follows similar moves by siblings Shiloh, Zahara, and Vivienne, while Knox and Pax have retained the Pitt name. The divorce between Jolie and Pitt was finalized in December 2024.

via Page Six|

#angelina-jolie #brad-pitt #entertainment

us-news1 month ago•25 min saved

Maine Court Upholds Dad's Authority Over Daughter's Church Attendance in Custody Fight

Maine’s top court upheld a custody ruling that granted the father decision-making power over whether his daughter could attend his evangelical Calvary Chapel church, banning the mother from taking her to church or reading the Bible. The court said exposing the child to negative messages about the other parent was harmful and rejected the mother’s First and Fourteenth Amendment challenges; Liberty Counsel said it will seek US Supreme Court review.

via New York Post|

#child-custody #family-law #maine