SUMMARY: A Pasco County mother is demanding answers after a school bus assistant allegedly slapped her 10-year-old son, Ian, who has Down syndrome and autism. A deputy’s report confirmed a video shows the assistant hitting the child after Ian tried to kiss their hand. The district refuses to release the video, citing legal protections and risk management concerns. Ian’s mother, a former special education teacher, says her nonverbal son cannot advocate for himself. The assistant resigned days after the incident, and had a prior similar complaint. The sheriff’s office declined charges, stating there was no criminal intent, calling it self-defense.

ABC Action News’ I-Team reporter Kylie McGivern speaks with a mother seeking the so see the video showing what happened to her child with special needs.

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SUMMARY: The Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium began Friday despite a massive fire that destroyed its main stage two days earlier. Workers rushed to clear debris, and the opening act, Australian electronic group Nervo, performed amid remnants of the charred structure. No injuries were reported, though the cause of the fire is under investigation. With 38,000 campers onsite, most attendees remained committed despite the setback. Festival spokesperson Debby Wilmsen emphasized unity and positive energy as key to the experience. Fans from Australia and Ukraine expressed relief and joy that the event continued, highlighting the festival’s vibrant atmosphere beyond individual performers.

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SUMMARY: Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former senior official at Miriga Prison in Tripoli, Libya, has been arrested in Germany on charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including murder, torture, and sexual violence, allegedly committed between 2015 and 2020. The arrest was made on a sealed warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on July 10. El Hishri will remain in German custody pending transfer to The Hague. The ICC thanked German authorities and noted the case stems from a 2011 UN Security Council referral. The court has warrants for eight other Libyan suspects.

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