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Brother of Pittsburgh-area man accused of abusing daughter speaks out
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Family members of a Fayette County couple accused of abusing their 6-year-old daughter are speaking out.
Jacob Weight and Mimi Frost of Brownsville were arrested earlier this week on charges of aggravated assault, strangulation, endangering the welfare of children and simple assault. They are accused of starving, beating and keeping their daughter zip-tied in a dog crate for hours on end.
“It’s sad,” said Rodney Weight, brother of Jacob Weight. “He’s my brother, I love him to death. He’s wrong. Listen, he did that to his kids. Him and his wife deserve what they get. They’ll answer to a jury about this.”
Pennsylvania State Police started investing Jacob Weight and Frost on Jan. 7 after their child became unconscious at their home on Sheridan Avenue in Brownsville.
When troopers entered the home, they found it in “deplorable condition.” There were five other children, along with other animals found in the house.
The 6-year-old girl is recovering, and the other children have been removed from the home.
“They were my nieces and nephew hurt right now. My brother is grown. These kids are innocent,” Rodney Weight said.
Landlord Tim Cole said he was appalled by the news of what happened and realized the couple’s seven dogs were running inside the home alone.
“It was already deplorable conditions and you can imagine seven dogs running free through a house what it was like,” Cole said. “Three of them were caged up for two days, and I couldn’t take it anymore and I did what I had to do to get them out of the cage.”
Cole has been taking care of the dogs, but he refuses to go inside the home. He is trying to get the animals some help.
“The house is destroyed,” Cole said. “My house is gone. Why these animals weren’t removed days ago is beyond me. Even animals have some sort of rights.”
The dogs are scheduled to be picked up by Hoffman Kennels in Delmont.
Weight’s brother added that the couple previously had their kids taken away by Children & Youth Services, but the kids were eventually returned to their parents.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a recent move to their rotation, which has resulted in a surprising move from one player.
The Pirates announced that they placed right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list and recalled right-handed pitcher Cam Sanders from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of their series finale vs. the Minnesota Twins at PNC Park on May 31.
A player going on the restricted list means that they either left the team without a valid reason, or could be announcing retirement, but may consider returning in the near future to play later on.
It is a shocking decision, as there was no indication something like this was happening and makes a big change to the Pirates pitching staff moving forward.
Why Pirates May Have Placed Mlodzinski on Restricted List
This case with Mlodzinski is likely the former, although not confirmed, as he was in the clubhouse ahead of the game, so something may have happened closer to first pitch.
Pirates manager Don Kelly announced postgame in the 10-9 win on May 30 that Mlodzinski would follow right-handed starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft in the series finale.
Mlodzinski was a part of the Pirates starting rotation for the first two months of the season, but Jared Jones recently came off the injured list and took his role in the rotation, with the Pirates sending Mlodzinski back to the bullpen.
He said following the decision that he would talk with his agency and those close to him, so he may have decided to depart the team after this.
“Obviously just excited to have Jared back with us,” Mlodzinski said. “I can honestly say I’m just still communicating with the organization and the people in my corner, whether that’s my family or my agency, about what is next. I really don’t have any comments after that.”
How This Changes Pirates Pitching Staff
Mlodzinski has been an effective relief pitcher with the Pirates, with a 2.63 ERA over 140.1 innings pitched and 94 appearances.
The Pirates had plans for Mlodzinski as a bulk reliever, but someone that can also fill any role, including in high-leverage situations and as a middle reliever, something the team has seriously needed.
His departure hurts a Pirates bullpen that has really looked for consistent arms that can get outs, preserve leads and give the team a chance to make a comeback late.
Sanders has struggled in his time in MLB with the Pirates, with a 9.26 ERA over 11 appearances, a .300 batting average allowed and a 2.20 WHIP.
The Pirates can make a few decisions on Mlodzinski, who could technically still comeback, but it looks like they will trade him at this point.
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Amidst over 70 Pride festivals in Pennsylvania, I stand alone as none of my friends want to go. Not the big Pittsburgh Pride, not the small community park festivals.
This feels upside down. I’m a lesbian blogger and have no Pride friends?
I respect personal decisions, but this is a year to show up. Show up even just for an hour. Buy something, throw some coin in a basket. Our community might crumble. Showing up for Pride is not the same ask as door knocking or phone banking. Connect with people without saying a word. Remind yourself who we are. Send a message. Insert more little sayings. You get my point.
I decided to skip tabling this year. My energy is low. If I go to Pride, I want to just be one of the folx.
I wouldn’t actually mind going solo, but I have no vehicle. Gertie is still not running. Should I Uber? How long might I have to wait for a drive home?
Tomorrow, May 31 is Ross Township. I might Uber there.
Saturday, June 6 is New Castle Pride in Lawrence County.
Sunday June 7 is Pittsburgh and Connellsville. I can walk to Pittsburgh.
Saturday June 13 is tough – Indiana, Oil City, Mt. Lebo, Scottdale
Sunday, June 14 is Vandergrift and Freeport
Saturday June 20 is Millvale
Sunday June 28 is Forest Hills, Dormont, and Hazelwood
Monday June 29 is Aspinwall/Fox Chapel
Showing up in Lawrence, Fayette, Indiana, Venango, Westmoreland, Armstrong counties feels important.
What do you think?
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