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Lawyer Alleges Police Ignored Abuse Reports

An attorney representing women who allege sexual abuse by retired OB-GYN Dr. David Broadbent claims that Provo police and the Utah County Attorney's Office ignored their reports. Eric Nielson, who filed a civil case against Broadbent, stated that his clients faced dismissal and neglect from law enforcement despite repeatedly bringing forward their allegations of abusive and inappropriate behavior in medical settings.

National News

Children of Jennifer Dulos Deliver Heartfelt Statements

Children of missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos gave emotional victim impact statements at the sentencing of Michelle Troconis, convicted of helping cover up Jennifer's murder. Petros Dulos, 13 at the time of his mother's disappearance, expressed regret for not appreciating his mother more, while Christiane Dulos described feeling lost and alone since her mother's death. Theodore Dulos emphasized the lifelong impact of losing their mother and demanded answers from Troconis. Their nanny, Lauren Almeida, and Jennifer's mother, Gloria Farber, also spoke about the profound loss and ongoing search for closure. Jennifer Dulos' body has never been found, and Troconis faces decades in prison.

International News

Russia Accuses NATO and US of Escalating Tensions

Russia has accused NATO and the US of escalating tensions after the US and Germany authorized Ukraine to use Western-supplied weapons against Russian targets. Moscow's warning followed statements from Berlin and Washington supporting Ukraine's right to defend itself, including countering Russian attacks near Kharkiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the decision, which aims to protect civilians near the Russian border. The Kremlin condemned the move as a deliberate provocation to prolong the conflict.

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Tesla Recalls Over 125,000 Vehicles for Safety Issue

More than 125,000 Tesla vehicles are being recalled to fix a faulty seat belt warning system that could increase injury risk during a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The NHTSA noted that the seat belt warning light and audible chime might not activate if the seat belt is not fastened, failing to meet federal safety requirements. Owners will be notified by mail at the end of July.

Events

May 31st

• Ogden Music Fest 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024

• Rocky Indie Festival 2 (2024) - Fri, May 31, 2024 9:30am - 11:30pm

June 1st

• Twisted Pine - Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM

• Brazilian Food Fest - Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM

• Utah Philharmonic Orchestra - Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:30 PM

June 2nd

• Javier Rosas - Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM

• Free Sunday Concert Series 2024- Sun-Jun-2-2024: 7:00 PM - 11:59 PM

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