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Honduran illegal immigrant charged with sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl in Iowa

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July 5, 2024

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A Honduran illegal immigrant has been charged with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Iowa, Fox News Digital has confirmed.

It’s the latest instance of a crime allegedly committed by someone in the country illegally.

Junior Manuel Dubon Benitez, 18, was charged with sexual abuse in the second degree, according to Iowa court documents obtained by Fox News. The incident allegedly happened in February and involved “sexual abuse upon Jane Doe, a 12-year-old child.”

The documents were first reported by the Washington Examiner, which reported that Benitez pleaded guilty in Iowa District Court in Black Hawk County May 14.

OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AREN’T UNDER FEDERAL SUPERVISION: ANALYSIS

Migrants are processed by the U.S. Border Patrol near Jacumba Hot Springs after crossing the U.S.-Mexican border June 13, 2024, in San Diego. (Qian Weizhong/VCG via Getty Images)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) told Fox News Digital Dubon Benitez is a Honduran national who illegally entered via Hidalgo, Texas, in April 2022. ICE said it has issued a detainer with the prison, which is a request that, upon his release, he be turned over to the agency so it can place him in removal proceedings.

The charges come amid an ongoing crisis at the southern border that has become one of the top political issues in the country, in part, due to a number of high-profile crimes allegedly committed by illegal immigrants.

Two Venezuelan illegal immigrants were charged last month with capital murder in the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston. Authorities said she was “lured” under a bridge in Houston before she was tied up and killed.

The arrests came the same week as the arrest of an Ecuadorian national in the U.S. illegally for a broad daylight sex attack in which police said a machete-wielding man raped a 13-year-old girl at a New York City park.

Police also announced that an illegal migrant from El Salvador had been arrested for the murder of Rachel Morin, a Maryland mother of five. The crimes are part of a broader wave of crimes across the U.S. committed by those in the country illegally.

BLUE STATE DEPLOYS OFFICIALS TO THE BORDER WITH SURPRISING WARNING FOR MIGRANTS

ICE agents conduct an enforcement operation in the U.S. interior June 2, 2022. (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

The issue was highlighted in the presidential debate last week, with former President Trump blaming President Biden for the crimes.

“They’re killing our people in New York and California and every state in the union because we don’t have borders anymore. Every state is now a border,” Trump said. “And because of his ridiculous, insane and very stupid policies, people are coming in, and they’re killing our citizens at a level that we’ve never seen.

“We call it migrant crime. I call it Biden migrant crime. They’re killing our citizens at a level that we’ve never seen before.”

CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF THE BORDER SECURITY CRISIS

Biden pushed back, accusing Trump of torpedoing bipartisan reform efforts for political purposes.

“This bipartisan deal — more fentanyl machines to be able to detect drugs, more numbers of agents, more numbers of all the people at the border. And when we had that deal done, he went … he called his Republican colleagues, said, ‘Don’t do it. It’s going to hurt me politically.’ He never argued it’s not a good bill. It’s a really good bill.”

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Detroit, MI

BIG3 expansion team is coming to Detroit

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July 8, 2024

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BIG3 expansion team is coming to Detroit

DETROIT – GameAbove Sports, a dynamic force in sports-focused business development and strategic investment, has brought the BIG3 to Detroit, demonstrating its commitment to the sports industry’s growth.

Their announcement of the new franchise’s purchase on Monday (July 8) marks a significant step in this journey. The team will be based in Detroit and represent the state of Michigan for the 2025 season.

The GameAbove Sports ownership group, led by Founder and Chairman Keith J. Stone, consists of individuals with deep connections to the region and robust acumen in operations, business, basketball, and sports, including Detroit pro sports notables NBA Hall of Famer and BIG3 Coach George “The Iceman” Gervin and two-time NFL Pro-Bowler and Super Bowl Champion T.J. Lang, as well as Joe Januszewski, Karen LeVert, Dan McClory, Skyler Stone, Corey Welch, and co-founder of Born in Detroit apparel Anthony Tomey.

Eastern Michigan E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame and former NBA point guard Earl Boykins will also be involved with the organization.

The announcement follows the purchase of rights to the Los Angeles, Miami, and Houston BIG3 franchises earlier this year.

The league, owned by mogul and businessman Ice Cube, is in the fifth week of the BIG3′s seventh season, which continues to tour nationwide and reach millions of fans across linear, streaming, and digital platforms.

To learn more about the BIG3, go to big3.com and follow @thebig3 on X and Instagram.

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Milwaukee, WI

The Best Things to Do in Milwaukee the Week of July 8

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July 8, 2024

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The Best Things to Do in Milwaukee the Week of July 8

ARCHER PARQUETTE, MANAGING EDITOR

Being a miserable misanthropic grouch, I don’t like live music. All the people, the energy, the joy – blech. But the past few summers, I will admit that I’ve enjoyed Chill on the Hill, Bay View’s weekly live music event. Every Tuesday, the hill at Humboldt Park is overrun with food trucks and drink sellers, and it feels like the whole neighborhood shows up to hang out and enjoy the tunes. The band selection is super eclectic so if you care about what you’re going to hear check out the lineup beforehand. (This week, it’s “An Evening with HYFIN,” Milwaukee’s urban alternative radio station.) I’m mostly in it for the drinks, but even a grouch like me appreciates a little joy every once in a while.

EVAN MUSIL, ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR

For the last three months, I’ve been aware that Thelma means business, but I didn’t quite know the extent of the justice she serves. I missed the film when it showed during the Milwaukee Film Festival, but sold-out screenings basically guaranteed it would return as part of Milwaukee Film’s “Best of the Fest” series. It’s been showing at the Downer Theatre for the past few weeks, and I finally had the chance to catch it. In this charming caper, the 93-year-old Thelma falls for a phone scam and loses $10,000. Instead of shaking it off like her family suggests, however, she takes action – Mission: Impossible-style. What follows is a wild escapade that’s equal parts funny and sincere. The premise easily lends itself to laughs – and Thelma wielding a gun sure is a riot – but the film presents its nonagenarian characters with a lot of dignity and courage. Catch it in theaters while you can – it’s plenty fun with an audience.

CHRIS DROSNER, EXECUTIVE EDITOR

There’s a difference between being cheap and enjoying value. As an enthusiast of the latter, I’m a big fan of the store-brand stuff at Sendik’s. Most of the store’s private-label items I’ve tried have delivered good quality at a good price. But those chocolate bars? They’re the bomb. The interesting flavor combinations (in a mix of milk and dark chocolate) are executed well. The dark chocolate mint has little Girl Scout Thin Mint-like cookie bits that add an unexpected crunch, the peanut butter bar has a decadently creamy filling, and the s’mores bar has just a perfect of marshmallow creme. And, of course, they’re big – plenty enough for two servings, and they’re $2 and are occasionally on sale for just $1.25. #value!

BRIANNA SCHUBERT, ASSOCIATE DIGITAL EDITOR

Dining Editor Ann Christenson wrote about Joy Ice Cream Social in the June issue, and the Tosa ice cream spot just celebrated its first anniversary on the 4th of July! So I really had no excuse to not go try this spot out. And oh my goodness, it was a delight! The whole place is adorable, from it’s ice cream cone tiled floor inside to its blue roof outside. The ice cream was delicious too – I ordered a scoop of cookie dough in a waffle cone. Just perfect.

Joy Ice Cream Social; Photo by Brianna Schubert

Want more great Milwaukee events? Check out our calendar!

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Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis offers $2 million a year to host the Sundance Film Festival

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July 8, 2024

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Minneapolis offers $2 million a year to host the Sundance Film Festival

The city of Minneapolis is vying for the chance to host the Sundance Film Festival in 2027 and beyond, and has pledged $2 million in annual support to back it up.

“With our thriving arts and entertainment scene, diverse cultural heritage and passionate film community, Minneapolis is the ideal backdrop for the Sundance Film Festival,” said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey in a news release. “There is no city that embraces the arts quite like we do — and Minneapolis already has a long history of supporting independent filmmakers and their art of storytelling. Sundance would be a welcome addition to our theater community, and we’re excited to throw our hat in the ring to host this world-renowned festival.”

In April, Sundance organizers announced they were looking for a new location for the festival, which has called Utah home since its founding in 1985. The festival has faced leadership and sponsorship problems as well as declining attendance in recent years. The Minneapolis City Council unanimously moved to bid for the festival and the city submitted its proposal on June 21.

The CEOs from Target, Best Buy and U.S. Bancorp have committed to provide $2 million each year to sustain and grow the festival. “Everybody wants to be a part of this,” said Film North executive director Andrew Peterson.

In its pitch, Minneapolis touted its “unparalleled private sector, philanthropic and governmental support for the festival, combined with robust existing infrastructure, a nation-leading arts and culture scene, and its welcoming and inclusive community.”

According to Deadline, Sundance will send a search committee to potential new home cities over the next few months. A decision is expected to be made public during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, which will take place in late January. San Francisco, Chicago, Boulder, Atlanta, Buffalo and Santa Fe have also expressed interest in hosting the festival.

Founded in 1978 by the head of Robert Redford’s production company, Sundance set out to showcase American-made films, highlight the potential of independent film and increase visibility for filmmaking in Utah.

Quentin Tarantino, David O. Russell, Paul Thomas Anderson, Steven Soderbergh, Darren Aronofsky, Kevin Smith and Robert Rodriguez are among the many directors who earned vital early exposure through the festival.

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