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California trans child molester Hannah Tubbs faces life sentence in murder of fellow survivalist group member
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Hannah Tubbs, a trans convicted little one molester, faces a attainable life sentence for the homicide of a fellow “survivalist transient group” member, Kern County’s District Lawyer’s Workplace mentioned Monday, after she was leniently charged in a sexual assault case by the Los Angeles District Lawyer’s Workplace.
Tubbs was the second-ranking chief of the group when she was charged with killing fellow member Michael Clark, who prosecutors say she repeatedly bludgeoned with a rock in April 2019.
On Monday, Superior Courtroom of Kern County Decide Brian M. McNamara discovered prosecutors introduced adequate proof to permit Tubbs to face a first-degree homicide cost and a possible life sentence, KGET reported.
Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva took to Twitter to reward the Kern County District Lawyer’s workplace for “holding Tubbs accountable.” He additionally slammed Los Angeles County District Lawyer George Gascón for failing to take action.
Till final month, Tubbs was servicing a two-year sentence after the Los Angeles District Lawyer’s Workplace declined to prosecute Tubbs as an grownup for a sexual assault case in 2014, months earlier than she turned 18.
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Her earlier case was processed by LA DA George Gascón, and she or he was later sentenced to only two years in jail in a Los Angeles County juvenile facility.
The lenient sentence drew group backlash, together with criticism from Shea Sanna, the Los Angeles County prosecutor who was the lead prosecutor on the case earlier than he was eliminated.
“Very hardly ever is Tubbs in compliance with something,” he beforehand informed Fox Information. “And now we’ve got a particularly violent, harmful, unremorseful little one predator on the verge of being launched, and my boss doesn’t care.”
HANNAH TUBBS, TRANS CHILD MOLESTER, HAD STRING OF OFFENSES BEFORE ARREST FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF GIRL
Through the listening to Monday, a number of witnesses testified that Tubbs admitted to beating Clark with the rock.
Sheriff’s Sgt. Steven Davis testified that witnesses informed him Tubbs stole cash from Clark and that the 2 had a verbal argument on the night of April 20, 2019. The next day, the 2 people went for a stroll and solely Tubbs returned, KGET reported.
Davis additionally mentioned two campers of the Keyesville campground, the place the survivalist group was staying, Josef Buffaloe and Brittany Hill, informed legislation enforcement Tubbs hated Clark and that she killed him to guard them, in line with the report.
HANNAH TUBBS, TRANS CHILD MOLESTER, PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO MURDER, ROBBERY CHARGES
Buffaloe additionally mentioned Tubbs threatened to kill him if he talked about what occurred to Clark, Davis mentioned, per the report.
Tubbs additionally admitted to being concerned within the motion that resulted in his loss of life, telling officers: “it had gone too far,” Sgt. Mark Chambless mentioned Monday. He additionally famous the loss of life could have been the results of an accident, KGET reported.
Protection lawyer Kate Lee mentioned conflicting testimonies between witnesses has produced a minimum of 18 theories as to the sequence of occasions leading to Clark’s loss of life. She mentioned a conviction was unlikely, in line with the report.
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“I feel the entire case is such a multitude I don’t assume the folks can get a conviction on this,” Lee mentioned, KGET reported.
Tubbs has pleaded not responsible to the homicide cost. Her felony file consists of battery, drug possession, assault with a lethal weapon, and sexual assault earlier than she turned 18.
Fox Information’ Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
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Where are mandatory evacuation orders in place for California wildfires? See maps
Winds fuel devastating Los Angeles wildfires growth
Firefighters are battling multiple blazes across Los Angeles, with some not contained at all.
Mandatory evacuation orders remained in effect Thursday morning as wildfires continued to rage across parts of Southern California.
The deadly fires broke out this week and have destroyed more than 1,000 homes, businesses, and other structures, according to Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone. As of Thursday morning, at least five deaths had been confirmed, and nearly 250,000 were without power in the region, according to the USA TODAY power outage tracker.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency this week as more than 100,000 people have been forced to flee homes and evacuate the area.
The fires − Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, and Sunset − have burned thousands of acres and continue to spread due to humidity and dry vegetation, authorities said. Before the fires started, the National Weather Service issued its highest alert for extreme fire conditions in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
As of Thursday morning, Cal Fire reported the Palisades, Eaton, and Sunset fires were at zero containment, while firefighters had contained 10% of the Hurst Fire and 40% of the Lidia Fire.
Here’s where evacuation orders are in place for California and how to stay up-to-date on the latest.
Where are evacuation orders in place for the Palisades Fire?
Evacuation orders were in place from Malibu to Santa Monica, including Topanga State Park and stretching into the city as far south as Montana Avenue, as of just after 4:30 a.m. local time on Thursday, according to Cal Fire.
Wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour are expected to continue through Thursday in that area, CAL Fire reported online, “potentially aiding in further fire activity and suppression efforts.”
View an interactive map of Palisades Fire evacuation orders and warnings on the Cal Fire website.
Where are evacuation orders in place for the Hurst Fire?
Evacuation orders were in place for the San Fernando Valley, specifically at the Michael D. Antonovich Open Space Preserve, Stetson Ranch Park and Whitney Canyon Park, about 4:45 a.m. local time on Thursday, according to Cal Fire. Evacuation warnings were in place just north and south of the area.
View an interactive map of Hurst Fire evacuation orders and warnings on the Cal Fire website.
What are the evacuation orders in place for the Lidia Fire?
As of just after 4 a.m. local time on Thursday, no evacuation orders were in effect in connection to the Lidia Fire.
But Soledad Canyon Road between Agua Dulce Canyon Road and Crown Valley Road remained closed, CAL FIRE reported, as well as the entire Angeles National Forest for public safety and the protection of natural resources. The forest will remain closed through Jan. 15 at midnight.
View an interactive map of Lidia Fire on the Cal Fire website.
What are the evacuation orders in place for the Sunset Fire?
“The majority of the evacuation zone for the Sunset Fire is lifted with the exception of the area North of Franklin Ave from Camino Palmero St (East border) to North Sierra Bonita Ave. (West border)”, according to Cal Fire.
Where are evacuation orders in place for the Eaton Fire?
Evacuation orders were in place, as of about 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, for areas near Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive, Altadena and Pasadena, Cal Fire reported.
Evacuation warnings were in place for areas just west and south of the area.
View an interactive map of Eaton Fire evacuation orders and warnings on the Cal Fire website.
Contributing: Greta Cross, USA TODAY
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
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Jamie Lee Curtis fights back tears on ‘Tonight Show’ over California wildfire ‘catastrophe’ near her home: ‘It’s f–king gnarly, guys’
Jamie Lee Curtis fought back tears as she detailed the “catastrophe” of the Palisades Fire near her California home when she appeared on “The Tonight Show” Wednesday.
“As you know, where I live is on fire right now. Literally, the entire city of the Pacific Palisades is burning. I flew here last night. I was on the plane and started getting texts. It’s f–king gnarly, you guys,” Curtis said.
“It’s a catastrophe in Southern California. Obviously there has been horrific fires in many places. This is literally where I live. Everything.”
Curtis said she had “many, many, many” friends who have lost their homes in the devastation of the fires.
“It’s a really awful situation,” she added.
The 66-year-old added she was flying home first thing Thursday to be with her family and friends.
The Academy Award-winning actress, who lives in Los Angeles with her husband Christopher Guest, took to Instagram earlier Wednesday to share with her followers that her home was “possibly” on fire.
“My community and possibly my home is on fire,” the actress wrote in the post. “My family is safe. Many of my friends will lose their homes. Many other communities as well.”
“Take care of each other,” she told her followers. “Stay out of the way and let the firefighters do their work. Pray if you believe in it and even if you don’t, pray for those who do.”
Stay up to date with the NYP’s coverage of the terrifying LA-area fires
The Emmy winner is one of tens of thousands of people who have been forced to flee their homes in Pacific Palisades and neighboring areas.
Four fires have exploded in Los Angeles County, taking over 27,000 acres of land with zero containment in the Palisades, Eaton and Sunset fires.
The Hurst Fire is 10 percent contained, officials announced.
The fires are being fueled by strong winds, “dry fuels” and low humidity.
The “Halloween” star isn’t the only Hollywood figure whose home is under threat due to the fires.
Harrison Ford was seen talking to police as he attempted to get through to check on his $12.6 million Brentwood home he had evacuated because of the raging blaze.
Ford’s “Star Wars” co-star Mark Hamill was forced to flee his Malibu home Tuesday as the fire bore down on the area.
The 73-year-old actor detailed his hour-long “last minute” evacuation from Malibu as he experienced the most horrific fire since 1993.
Other LA-based celebrities have been forced to evacuate their homes amid the crisis, including “This Is Us” star Mandy Moore, “Schitt’s Creek” star Eugene Levy and “Once Upon a Time in America” actor James Woods.
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Maps: See how large the California wildfires are
Multiple major wildfires are leaving a trail of destruction and death in the Los Angeles area.
A handful of wildfires kicked up Tuesday, powered by high winds and dry conditions , and have exploded in size. As of Tuesday afternoon, 2 people have been killed and more than 80,000 people have been evacuated.
Follow live coverage here.
The maps below show the size and status of the fires. They will be updated frequently.
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