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Pastor Charged with Manslaughter in Birmingham Baptism Drowning
Pastor Bartley faces manslaughter charges after a 61-year-old man drowns in a kiddie pool baptism. Birmingham court date set for May...
Russell McFaddenApril 19, 2026 -
Iranian National Charged in $60M Drone Deal to Sudan’s Defense Ministry
Shamim Mafi, 44, was arrested in LA for brokering $60M in Iranian drones to Sudan. Alleged arms trafficking could lead to...
Russell McFaddenApril 19, 2026 -
Michigan Man Released as Wife’s Bahamas Disappearance Remains Suspicious
Brian Hooker, held in wife’s Bahamas disappearance, released without charges; Lynette Hooker, 56, missing at sea. Family calls case suspicious.
Russell McFaddenApril 19, 2026 -
UK Pastor Cheryl Bartley Charged After Baptism Drowning in Children’s Pool
Pastor Cheryl Bartley, 48, charged with manslaughter after Robert Smith, 61, drowns during a Birmingham home baptism. Video claims he “danced...
Russell McFaddenApril 19, 2026 -
Husband Arrested in Bahamas After Wife’s Disappearance Raises Suspicions
Brian Hooker, 58, detained in Bahamas for wife’s disappearance. Lynette’s private texts revealed fears at sea. Authorities explore possible charges.
Russell McFaddenApril 19, 2026 -
British Minister Cheryl Bartley Charged After Backyard Baptism Drowning
Cheryl Bartley, 48, faces manslaughter charges for Robert Smith’s drowning in a 2.5-ft pool during a livestreamed baptism in Birmingham.
Russell McFaddenApril 19, 2026 -
Brian Hooker’s Messages Reveal New Details in Wife’s Disappearance Case
Brian Hooker’s messages to a friend detail his wife Lynette’s disappearance in the Bahamas. He recounts drifting 7 hours after losing...
Russell McFaddenApril 19, 2026 -
Husband Shares Recorded Call Detailing Wife’s Disappearance in Bahamas
Brian Hooker, 55, recounts wife’s fall in call with friend Blaine Stevenson amid ongoing search and investigation in the Bahamas.
Russell McFaddenApril 19, 2026 -
Norfolk Man Tige Lyons, 21, Sentenced for Posting Child Abuse Images
Tige Lyons, 21, from Norfolk, VA, sentenced to 4 years for uploading child abuse images to social media. Judge suspends 27...
Russell McFaddenApril 19, 2026 -
Stepdaughter Questions Brian Hooker’s Actions Amid Wife’s Disappearance
Lynette Hooker’s daughter doubts Brian’s story as he leaves Bahamas for ailing mother. She demands a thorough probe into her mother’s...
Russell McFaddenApril 19, 2026