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Child pornography and extortion cases on the rise in Jackson County

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www.wxxv25.com – Jazell Ladner – 2022-09-15 17:14:39

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is seeing an increase in child pornography and extortion cases.

Just last month, the department received ten reports on social media platforms, the main one being Snapchat.

Fake accounts are used to befriend kids under 18. The account starts a relationship with the kids and eventually asks for nude photos.

After photos are sent, the account blackmails the kids, threatening to release the nude photos to friends and family if money isn’t paid.

Sheriff Mike Ezell found out that most of the fake accounts are from overseas, making it…

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DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk’s shooting matches suspect, FBI director says

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-09-15 13:00:00

SUMMARY: DNA on a towel around a rifle linked Tyler Robinson, 22, to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel revealed. Robinson’s DNA also matched a screwdriver found on the rooftop from which Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University. Authorities plan capital murder charges against Robinson, who reportedly hated Kirk and adhered to a “leftist ideology.” Robinson left a note expressing intent to kill Kirk and may have been radicalized online. Ammunition used had anti-fascist engravings. Tributes to Kirk, a key conservative figure and Trump confidant, continue nationwide, with Vice President JD Vance honoring him on Kirk’s show.

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Amazon’s Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las Vegas

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-14 20:00:00

SUMMARY: Amazon-owned Zoox launched its robotaxi service in Las Vegas, offering free rides in driverless vehicles without steering wheels. After two years of testing, Zoox now allows anyone with its app to request rides to five key locations, traveling up to three miles with four passengers. The free rides will last for several months before transitioning to prices comparable to Uber and Lyft. Zoox, acquired by Amazon for $1.2 billion, aims to compete with Waymo by manufacturing its own robotaxis in California. Currently operating about 50 vehicles, Zoox plans to expand to San Francisco, Austin, and Miami, targeting 10,000 annual robotaxi production.

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Steven Spielberg celebrates ‘awesome’ 50th anniversary ‘Jaws’ exhibition at Academy Museum

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-09-14 12:00:00

SUMMARY: The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is hosting a 50th anniversary “Jaws” exhibit featuring over 200 original items from Spielberg’s iconic 1975 film. The show includes props such as the ocean buoy from the opening scene, the dorsal fin, a real great white shark’s jaw, and the full-scale mechanical shark “Bruce,” which hangs permanently in the museum. Spielberg praised the exhibit for highlighting the film’s collaborative nature and the crew’s perseverance despite production challenges. The exhibit offers interactive experiences and detailed insights into the making of a blockbuster that transformed Spielberg’s career and movie history.

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