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religion-is-a-mental-illness · 5 months

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By: Mary McCool

Published: Apr 18, 2024

Scotland's NHS has paused prescribing puberty blockers to children referred by a gender identity clinic.

The Sandyford clinic in Glasgow also said new patients aged 16 or 17 would no longer receive other hormone treatments until they were 18.

It follows a landmark review of gender services for under-18s in England.

Dr Hilary Cass's review said children had been let down by a lack of research and there was "remarkably weak" evidence on medical interventions.

NHS England confirmed it would stop prescribing puberty blockers in March.

Puberty blockers work by suppressing the release of hormones that cause puberty and are often prescribed to children questioning their gender as a way of stopping physical changes such as breast development or facial hair.

Like other parts of the UK, Scotland has seen a rapid rise in the number of young people questioning their identity or experiencing gender dysphoria.

The only specialist service for under-18s is the Sandyford clinic in Glasgow, where people can self-refer or can be referred through their GP.

Figures released to BBC Scotland News under a freedom of information request, showed that at the end of 2023, 1,100 patients were on the waiting list.

As well as referrals for puberty blockers, the Sandyford also refers patients for "gender affirming hormones" such as testosterone or oestrogen to 16 and 17-year-olds.

In the NHS in England, fewer than 100 children - who had already started a prescription - are now taking puberty blockers.

In Scotland, the number is likely to be far smaller.

Following the position taken by NHS England, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) and NHS Lothian deferred starting new patients on the treatment in mid-March.

The Glasgow health board said patients had now been formally notified, however existing patients currently receiving treatment would not be affected.

Dr Emilia Crighton, NHSGCC's director of public health said: "The findings informing the Cass review are important, and we have reviewed the impact on our clinical pathways.

"The next step from here is to work with the Scottish government and academic partners to generate evidence that enables us to deliver safe care for our patients."

Review findings 'considered'

Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray welcomed the decision, saying the government and health boards are considering the recommendations of the Cass review.

He said: "We have been clear it is for clinicians and health boards to make decisions about clinical pathways, and that these decisions should be made carefully and based on the best evidence available.

"This is what both health boards have done and their position is supported by the chief medical officer.

"More broadly, the Cass review's final report and findings are being closely considered by both the Scottish government and health boards, in the context of how such healthcare can be best delivered in Scotland."

Vic Valentine, of Scottish Trans and the Equality Network, said pausing puberty blockers was the wrong decision and said it would "harm trans children and young people".

A statement said: "This decision has been taken within the context where the reality of trans people's experiences and lives is questioned almost daily in some of the media and some political circles.

"This makes us worry that the decision has been influenced by that context rather than solely through consideration of the best interests of trans children and young people."

Scottish Conservative deputy leader Meghan Gallacher said the decision was "long overdue" and accused the government of leaking the news to the press "before having the decency to update parliament".

She called for an urgent ministerial statement so MSPs had a chance to ask questions on the matter.

She said: "I'm beyond fed up with this lackadaisical approach to gender care. They are failing children and young people."

"Social Murder Charter" is the best band name ever.

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danvilleareacc · 1 year

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DACC Lists Honors Students for Spring Semester

DANVILLE – Danville Area Community College has released a list of its honor students for the Spring 2023 Semester. A student must carry 12 or more credit hours and a straight A (4.0) average on a 4.0 scale to be included on the President’s List. To be included on the Honors List, a student must carry 12 or more credit hours and have a B+ (3.5) grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Danville Area Community College

Spring 2023 President’s & Honors Lists

President’s List

Spain

Candela Nevares Garcia; Maria Sobany Bosch

Malawi

Josephine Kamwela

Florida

Tampa

Briana Hernandez

Illinois

Alvin

Nicholas Garmon

Armstrong

Olivia Logue; Justin Wilken

Bismarck

Allison Bostwick; Landon Potter; Dianne Trimble

Catlin

Kayleigh Davis; Holden Dunavan; Taylor Garwood; Macallister Hill; Rebecca Rogers

Champaign

Mark Hardwidge

Charleston

Ashlynn McPeak

Chrisman

Chris Christensen

Crescent City

Madison Hamilton

Danville

Wariya Alhassan; Joan Applegate; Amber Atkinson; Rebecca Balla; Xitlally Bonilla; Ne'Kedra Cain; Anna Carrion; Rowan Clawson; Jeremiah Cooper; Isabella Courson; Hannah Creed; Joel Cundiff; Olivia Edgington; Noah Gomez; Teagyn Goodwin; Meghan Gross; Dalton Hagley; Marlee Harper; Jennifer Huckstadt; Lindsey Janssen; Tamara Jimson; Anna Lehmann; Lenox Li; Latana Lillard; Layla Martinez; Jacob Maskel; Amanda Nelson; Carson Pollom; Ethan Rayburn; Sierra Ritter; Janaeja Rose; Edwin Sanchez; Braeden Skoog; Maxeen Smart; Kember Spickard; Lewis Towne; Britney Van Camp; Charlene Walsh; Grace Ward; Cassie Warren; Madison Watson; Katelyn Welch; Donald Wills

Fairmount

Aaron Dean

Hoopesotn

Tori Birge; Gage Hopkins; Amanda Inman; Skyler Morgan

Mahomet

Ahmad Al-Heeti

Mattoon

Raven Morrison

Milford

Craig VanHoveln

Oakwood

Rebekah Allsopp; Lane Bensyl; Jarron Fleming; Travis Goodner; Hayley Mascari; Kimberly Montgomery; Grant Powell; Charles Rieches; Brevin Wells

Paris

Drew Pinkston

Philo

Kyleigh Weller

Potomac

Violet McCool; Seth Pollitt

Ridge Farm

Chloe Pickett

Rossville

Heidi Goble; Hunter Howe; Morgan Miller

Sidell

Hazelyn Hunter

Tuscola

Alexis Koester

Urbana

Stella Obasi; Kanayochukwu Onyedibe

Westville

Chloe Brant; Caleb Brasker; Jack Duensing; Joshua Miller; Emma Myers

Indiana

Anderson

Jacob Lee

Brazil

Hayden Smith

Cayuga

Angela Schwartzkopf

Covington

Alyssa Cheuvront; Margo Galloway; Briley Peyton; Calvin Springer; Alexandra VanVickle

Indianapolis

Linda Ogedegbe

Kingman

Lydia Van Huysen

Mentone

Owen Kirchenstien

Osgood

Elizabeth Pavy

Williamsport

Keenan Ashby

Honors List

Michigan

Almont

Kylar Fisher

Ohio

Blacklick

Nevaeh Reaves

Illinois

Bismarck

Ethan Edwards; Parker Stonecipher

Catlin

Jaiden Baum; Matthew Crawford; Emily Fier; Samantha Henthorn; Grace Niedzwiecki; Emily Watson

Chicago

Lauren Crawley

Danville

Gracie Arnett; Leighton Arnett; Adrianna Beasley; Ka'Mya Bellik; Michele Budnovich; Karsyn Coon; Hadley Cox; Froylan Cruz; Debra Cummings; Paili Davis; Benjamin Dickerson; Brenda Fisher; Jameya Glover; Tedrone Gouard; Jayla Greer; Ca'Rron Hill; Lexi Hudson; Anasha Huguley; Samantha Kamplain; Brooklynne Klett; Christopher La Combe; William Landis; Trenton Lewis; Elisa Loredo; Jericho Maniquis; Kalia Mason; Declan Miller; Jacob Moore; Michael Moore; Prayse Odomes; Aaron Olmstead; Ashlynn Pinnick; Seth Rayburn; Adan Rivera; Tah'yah Rose; Vivianna Ruffo; Ruth Salazar; Andrew Sentelle; Shahd Shillo; Sebastian Skinner; Raenyn Sliva; Shania Smith; Frederick Soderstrom; Jennifer Stovall; Damon Terrell; Rylie Terrell; Samantha Tomlinson; Haziel Trujillo; Nomorya White; Abigail Wilson; Benjamin Winn; Ella Wolfe; Naomi Woods; Mia Yant

East Lynn

Abigail Walder

Georgetown

Alexia Fellers; Erica Hughey; Jennifer Jurumbo; Makaelyn Lagacy; LaVonte Taylor; Hunter Way; Tristan Youngblood

Hoopeston

Maria Alvarado; Ashley Cadle; William Franke; Kayden Wallace; Brady Woods

Mahomet

Gunner Bohlen

Marine

Alixandria Grenzebach

Milford

Jessica Hines

Muncie

Emma Morman

Oakwood

Madison Doan; Koby Fletcher; Raiden Jackson; Austin McDaniel; Lesley Rameno;

Isaiah Ruch; William Sandusky; Madison Wells

Pesotum

Melanie McFarland

Potomac

Patrick Fitzsimmons; Casey Grant; Madelyn Hudson; Mason McMasters; Leanne Rogers

Ridge Farm

Matthew Coleman

Rossville

Alyvia Jackson; Sabrina Koenig; Lindsay Trunnell

Sheldon

Julia Bushnell

Tilton

Karlee Belton; Trinity Dokey; Elena Harris

Urbana

Chiedozie Anyika; Sconeadria Bowdry; Ugochukwu Echendu; Anika Ford

Westville

Lori Gnaden; Lydia Gondzur; Isaac Hughes; McKenzie Meinders; Zoee Troxel

Indiana

Covington

Hailynn Herzog; Jade Skidmore

Evansville

Matthew Bunnell; Ryan Caddell

Remington

Xavier Cantrell

Williamsport

Ethan Hickman

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lindseyhoranstan · 4 years

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Sky Blue v. Washington Spirit

Buckle your seatbelts, folks, cause we’re about to kickstart the NWSL fall series and it’s going to be a wild ride. I was hiking this morning during the game (15 miles, baby), but I haunted the CBS site until they put up the replay.

I’ve got to say, this game was amazingly well matched. Both teams had pretty good accuracy and the possession wasn’t swayed super far in either direction. I think both teams showed a pretty good match, but Sky Blue created more opportunities and took better advantage of the opportunities they were given.

Speaking of which, Onumanu’s goal in the 18′ was an absolute miracle. Everything set up perfectly and she ran it through and finished it like a total boss. On a completely unrelated note, Onumanu is absolutely gorgeous and she was so cool and collected during her halftime interview. She deserves way more credit than she gets.

I liked to hear our pal Lisa explain some of the shit storm with Utah during the half as well.

And a moment of deep appreciation.... for this haircut.

Never have I ever seen something that I loved so much as this haircut. Every time she touched the ball, I got distracted by that slanted lightning bolt thing down the side.

Also, let’s have a moment of silent appreciation for two, *TWO*, female commentators.

And they clearly know what the people want. Is it more universal access to Women’s sports on US tv? Is it prime time ESPN coverage of the NWSL? Is it equal pay for the women’s national team? Is it the news that women’s soccer will be the first offical “sport of the gays”?

no.

it’s a freaking playground. Well, we’ll take what we can get.

Then we had this interesting little interaction that still has me scratching my head. Starting with an innocent pass from Sheridan to Lewandowski....

Who is then pushed around a bit by Meghan McCool. As someone rooting for Sky Blue, you may think this would irritate me, but I’ll allow it seeing as her last name is McCool.

Then the world descends into chaos as Ashley Hatch joins the fun. Kailen Sheridan is on the ground, people are shouting, whistles are not blowing, and the commentators are going full nuts because they, like the rest of us, have no clue what’s going on. And Kailen Sheridan is on the ground!

And then a whistle breaks through the chaos to call a ........ off sides?

huh?

what?

where?

how?

You know, I’m just going to forget this and move on to the rest of the game.

Kailen Sheridan and her huge-haired glory is back on her feet and the world is going to be okay.

And also Ashley Sanchez struggled big time with her heart rate monitor at 39′. She tried to put it on while walking, but eventually had to stop and still took a good 20 seconds to strap that thing back on. It’s okay honey, take your time. We all struggle with seemingly simple tasks sometimes. Your braided ponytail is cool enough to make up for it.

And then Kailen Sheridan got wiped out, knowing that once she got up, she was going to have to defend a penalty kick. Here are two blurry screenshots of her getting taken out by Meghan McCool. (Okay, so the name thing only goes so far)

Luckily, she was sitting up pretty quick, only to lose a penalty kick

BUT IT DOESN’T MATTER! Because who do we have to save the day but this dream team..... Mallory Diane Pugh and Margaret Melinda Purce. Mal literally JETS down the field in the 90′ and hits the post, but it doesn’t matter because mere seconds later, she fires this ball to Midge Purce who sends it in for the game-winner.

And that sums up my recap of the game. My very gay gal of the match is a tie between Kailen Sheridan (who always wins simply because I’ve watched her since she played for Clemson) and a new winner, Midge Purce.

Have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend, my dudes, dudettes, and non binary dude people.

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trinitymarrow · 5 years

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READ IN 2019 ⇢ diary of a bad boy by meghan quinn

”I don’t know anything about relationships or how to care for someone. All I know is this feeling I have for you, this mind-numbing, soul-shattering feeling coursing through my body, isn’t going away, so I can either continue to try to fight it, or I can ask you for help.”

#litedit #nalitedit #nadaily #meghan quinn #diary of a bad boy #roark mccool #sutton green #books2019 #*

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casorasi · 4 years

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Former UVa star Meghan McCool’s professional soccer dreams become reality

Meghan McCool was looking for jobs in the Philadelphia area when her phone rang. The Washington Spirit was on the other end of the line. Former UVa star Meghan McCool’s professional soccer dreams become reality

#Former UVa star Meghan McCool’s professional soccer dreams become reality

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celtfather · 2 years

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Reel Faeries #552

Listen to REEL faeries on this week's Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Heidi, Stef & Bow Triplets, John Doyle, The Haar, Alasdair White, The Fire Inside, Avon Faire, Kris Colt, Andy Lamy, The Gatehouse Well, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Terry Clarke - Coyne & Tony Gibbons, Don Gabbert, Hair Of The Dog, The Town Pants, The Hoodie Crows

I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy.

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you.

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:08 - Heidi, Stef & Bow Triplets "Open Sky/Meghan's Reel/Canal Jig" from One Spot On Earth

5:37 - WELCOME

6:16 - John Doyle "Knock a Chroí (Air) / Beltra Fair (Jig) / Aughris Head (Slip jig)" from The Path of Stones

13:46 - The Haar "Two Sisters" from The Haar

19:22 - Alasdair White "Joe Wilson" from An Clàr Geal (The White Album)

23:03 - The Fire Inside "Line 'em up, Mr. Murphy" from Spark

28:24 - FEEDBACK

31:00 - Avon Faire "The Gowans Are Gay" from Tales of Love and Adventure

33:16 - Kris Colt "Faerie Flag" from Arms of a Stranger

38:01 - Andy Lamy "Reel/ Fionn McCool's Favorite" from The New Blackthorn Stick

42:48 - The Gatehouse Well "Madness Never Leaves" from Undone

47:07 - CELTIC STORIES

53:39 - Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Terry Clarke - Coyne & Tony Gibbons "Bonny Woodhall" from So Here's To You - Live in Vlissingen 2001

58:21 - THANKS

1:00:31 - Don Gabbert "The Cuckoo (A Scottish Song)" from Donovan's Fancy

1:04:26 - Hair Of The Dog "The Rolling Waves" from Liam Left The Lights On Again

1:06:18 - The Town Pants "Something to Say" from Something to Say

1:09:32 - CLOSING

1:10:21 - The Hoodie Crows "Keg of Brandy" from On the Wing

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voices-from-above · 4 years

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can you share your notes on who stood during the anthem?

From a twitter account:

Samantha Murphy

NCC

Rachel Hill

CHI

Ashley Hatch

WAS

Jordan DiBiasi

WAS

Aubrey Bledsoe* (kneeled during second game)

WAS

Makenzy Doniak

CHI

Michele Vasconcelos

CHI

Cassie Miller

CHI

Devon Kerr

WAS

Dorian Bailey

WAS

Natalie Jacobs

WAS

Bailey Feist

WAS

Meghan McCool

WAS

Katie McClure

WAS

Bridgette Andrzejewski

HOU

Christine Nairn

HOU

Maegan Kelly

HOU

Elizabeth Eddy

Julia Bingham

CHI

Zoe Redei

CHI

Follow for the list: https://twitter.com/mengesfc/status/1277096212525649920?s=21

#nwsl

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leahgoaltonfc · 5 years

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Current Draft Predictions

(this was really difficult. there is a lot of real sleeper talent in this class)

1 PTFC Sophia Smith

2 NJ Kaleigh Riehl

3 NJ Ashley Sanchez

4 CRS Evelyne Viens

5 CRS Kelcie Hedge

6 NC Phoebe McClernon

7 ORL Ally Watt

8 URFC Tziarra King

9 RFC Taylor Kornieck

10 ORL Meaghan Nally

11 NJ Courtney Peterson

12 URFC Bri Folds

13 NJ Zoe Morse

14 ORL Cyera Hintzen

15 PTFC Morgan Weaver

16 PTFC Paula Germino-Watnick

17 NJ Bridgette Andrzejewski

18 HOU Kaiya McCullough

19 ORL Ella Stevens

20 NJ Amanda Visco

21 ORL Camryn Biegalski

22 HOU Meghan McCool

23 WAS Amanda McGlynn

24 CRS Aerial Chavarin

25 PTFC Averie Collins

26 CRS Katie McClure

27 NC Natalie Jacobs

28 NC Ricarda Walkling

29 NJ Dani Rhodes

30 ORL Konya Plummer

31 URFC Julia Bingham

32 WAS Vanessa Kara

33 RFC Raimee Sherle

34 PTFC Alli Klug

35 CRS Kate Del Fava

36 NC Madison Hammond

Honorable Mentions: Julia Lester, Annika Schmidt, Taylor Almer, Samantha Dewey, Abi Kim, Olivia Vaugn, Evdokia Popadinova, Sinclaire Miramontez

#nwsl #nwsl draft 2020

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Photo a Day- 9/18/2020! Making the Stop Alyssa Naeher putting herself between the ball and and goal… she made the stop! Washington Spirit forward Meghan McCool (26) with a shot on goal against Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher (1) during a match at Segra Field in Leesburg, VA - Saturday, September 12, 2020. https://erimacphoto.smugmug.com/Photo-A-Day/2020/i-r3NMswS/A #nwsl #soccer #futbol #women #sport #girlscanplay #baller #strength #power @equalizer_soccer #spirit #washingtonspirit #segrafield #segra #audifield #loudounsc #pellets #artificialgrass #turf #naeher #goalkeeper #keeper #photoaday #photooftheday (at Segra Field) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFS3cPHjlun/?igshid=11lpg5m5bnmph

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fullspectrum-cbd-oil · 5 years

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Weinstein Convicted of Sexual Assault, Acquitted of Being a Serial Predator: New York Jury

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of sexual assault by a New York jury on Monday, a victory for the #MeToo movement that inspired women to go public with misconduct allegations against powerful men.

Once one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers, Weinstein, 67, was convicted of sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006 and raping Jessica Mann, a onetime aspiring actress, in 2013.

He faces up to 25 years in prison.

He was acquitted on the most serious charge, predatory sexual assault, which carried a potential life sentence.

During his trial, Weinstein often appeared feeble, entering the courthouse using a walker. He sometimes leaned on his lead attorney, Donna Rotunno, for support.

“He’s taken some good acting tips,” actress Rose McGowan said at the start of the trial on Jan. 6 while staging a protest near the courthouse along with actress Rosanna Arquette and other Weinstein accusers.

Weinstein made his mark with critically acclaimed films such as “The English Patient” and “Shakespeare in Love.”

More than 80 women, including famous actresses, had accused him of sexual misconduct stretching back decades. He had denied the allegations and said any sexual encounters were consensual.

Paul Callan, a former New York prosecutor who is not involved in the case, said Weinstein had strong grounds to argue the verdict should be overturned on appeal because of bias, noting that one of the jurors was the author of a forthcoming book on teenage girls and “predatory” older men.

During the trial, prosecutors portrayed Weinstein as a serial predator who had manipulated women with promises to open doors in Hollywood, coaxing them to hotel rooms or private apartments and then overpowering and violently attacking them.

“The man seated right there was not just a titan in Hollywood, he was a rapist,” Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Meghan Hast said during opening arguments.

Seated at the defense table, Weinstein often appeared impassive, though at times he looked intently at his attorneys when they cross-examined his accusers.

‘JEKYLL AND HYDE’

During the many weeks of trial, the prosecution methodically elicited graphic testimony from several accusers, including Haleyi, who said Weinstein invited her to his SoHo home after she had worked on one of his television productions.

After she arrived, Weinstein backed her into a bedroom, held her down on the bed and forced himself on her orally, yanking out her tampon, Haleyi told jurors.

A onetime aspiring actress, Mann said that soon after meeting Weinstein she entered into an “extremely degrading” relationship with him that never included intercourse until, she alleged, he raped her in 2013.

She described Weinstein as a “Jekyll and Hyde” character: He was charming in public but often showed terrifying anger when they were alone, Mann said.

At one point, she started sobbing uncontrollably on the stand, prompting the judge to end testimony early for the day.

Weinstein was charged with assaulting Haleyi and Mann, but prosecutors bolstered their case by calling several other accusers as witnesses.

One of these women, “Sopranos” actress Annabella Sciorra, told jurors Weinstein came into her apartment one winter night in 1993 or 1994 and raped her.

Though the accusation was too old to be charged as a separate crime, prosecutors offered it to show Weinstein was a repeat sexual offender.

Three other women – costume designer Dawn Dunning, model Tarale Wulff and actress Lauren Young – testified that they were enticed into meeting Weinstein for professional reasons and then groped or raped.

Testimony of “prior bad acts” is generally not allowed in criminal trials, but an exception to the law allowed prosecutors to call these women to show Weinstein had a particular intention or a signature pattern of behavior.

Legal experts said the women provided powerful evidence that was difficult for the defense to overcome.

Dunning testified that the producer groped her in 2004 and offered her movie roles in exchange for three-way sex with him and his assistant, which she refused.

Young, a model and actress, testified that the producer trapped her in a hotel bathroom in 2013, masturbated in front of her while groping her breasts, and told her: “This is what all the actresses do to make it.”

‘LAST LINE OF DEFENSE’

Throughout the case, the defense said regret drove the accusers to take consensual incidents and reframe them as crimes.

Weinstein’s lawyers zeroed in on friendly messages and ongoing contact between the women and Weinstein.

During cross-examination of Haleyi, for example, the defense showed her a message she sent Weinstein signed “lots of love” after her alleged attack.

Defense lawyers repeatedly suggested that Mann willingly had sex with Weinstein to advance her career.

Weinstein never testified in his defense, although he told reporters he had wanted to. One of his lawyers said the case was too weak to warrant putting him on the stand.

Weinstein’s lawyer Rotunno told jurors during closing arguments that they were “the last line of defense” against an “overzealous” prosecution and that women were “responsible” for the “choices they make to further their own careers.”

Prosecutors pushed back against claims that his accusers were not credible and the notion that they were responsible for the alleged attacks.

Assistant District Attorney Joan Illuzzi said it was irrelevant whether they had ongoing contact with Weinstein after the alleged attacks.

Illuzzi rejected a defense claim that Mann had a loving relationship with Weinstein, but said it would not matter if she had been “head over heels in love with him.”

“He still wouldn’t be allowed to rape her on March 18 of 2013,” she said.

Weinstein still faces sexual assault charges in California, which were announced just hours after his New York rape trial began, and dozens of women have filed civil lawsuits against him.

(Reporting by Brendan Pierson; Additional reporting by Tom Hals; Editing by Noeleen Walder, Howard Goller and Jonathan Oatis, Grant McCool)

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danvilleareacc · 2 years

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DACC Lists Fall President's & Honors Students

Danville Area Community College has released a list of its honor students for the Fall 2022 Semester. A student must carry 12 or more credit hours and a straight A (4.0) average on a 4.0 scale to be included on the President’s List. To be included on the Honors List, a student must carry 12 or more credit hours and have a B+ (3.5) grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Danville Area Community College Fall 2022 President’s & Honors Lists

Danville Area Community College PRESIDENT’S LIST – FALL 2022

Alvin, IL

Nicholas Garmon.

Armstrong, IL

Olivia Logue.

Bismarck, IL

Allison Bostwick, Ryan Bostwick, Dianne Trimble.

Bloomington, IL

Brennon Reed.

Catlin, IL

Jaiden Baum, Holden Dunavan, Joseph Kedas, Kylee Pate, Rebecca Rogers, Monica Vasquez.

Chicago, IL

Lauren Crawley.

Chrisman, IL

Lindsey Franz.

Covington, IN

Alyssa Cheuvront, Margo Galloway, Hailynn Herzog, Briley Peyton, Alexandra VanVickle.

Danville, IL

Noah Acree, Wariya Alhassan, Gracie Arnett, Amber Atkinson, Xitlally Bonilla, Jasmine Brown, Ne'Kedra Cain, Devontay Carpenter, Rowan Clawson, Jeremiah Cooper, Isabella Courson, Brandon Cox, Mariela Cruz, Debra Cummings, Joel Cundiff, Olivia Edgington, Robin Farr, Brenda Fisher, Nicholas Fuentes, Teagyn Goodwin, Meghan Gross, Logan Hall, Marlee Harper, Jadyn Hess, Lindsey Janssen, Tamara Jimson, Josephine Kamwela, Christopher La Combe, Trenton Lewis, Layla Martinez, Kalia Mason, Ashlynn Pinnick, Ethan Rayburn, Chelsea Reeves, Kearby Robinson, Vivianna Ruffo, Veronica Sasseen, Yoo Bin Seo, Maxeen Smart, Shania Smith, Maria Sobany Bosch, Frederick Soderstrom, Elmonia Taylor, Lewis Towne, Kayce Wagle, Charlene Walsh, Grace Ward, Donald Wills, Mia Yant.

East Lynn, IL

Abigail Walder.

Evansville, IN

Matthew Bunnell.

Fithian, IL

Codey McMahon.

Georgetown, IL

Jacob Maskel, Hunter Way.

Hillsboro, IN

Lauren Highland.

Hoopeston, IL

Charis Allen, Tori Birge, Gage Hopkins, Morgan Keith, Skyler Morgan.

Mahomet, IL

Ahmad Al-Heeti.

Marine, IL

Alixandria Grenzebach.

Milford, IL

Abigail White.

Mooresville, IN

Blake Nigg.

Muncie, IL

Dominyq Gritten.

Oakwood, IL

Madison Doan, Jarron Fleming, Natalie Garrison, Raiden Jackson, Kimberly Montgomery, Tannar Pouilliard, Carlie Reitz.

Osgood, IN

Elizabeth Pavy.

Paris, IL

Drew Pinkston.

Philo, IL

Kyleigh Weller.

Potomac, IL

Destiny Fitzsimmons, Violet McCool, Mason McMasters, Seth Pollitt.

Ridge Farm, IL

Matthew Coleman.

Rossville, IL

Heidi Goble, Morgan Miller, Abigail Ryan.

Troy, IL

Caleb Durbin.

Tuscola, IL

Alexis Koester.

Westville, IL

Laney Crawford, Jack Duensing, McKenzie Meinders, Joshua Miller, Emma Myers, Zachary Troxel.

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Danville Area Community College HONORS LIST – FALL 2022

Armstrong, IL

Justin Wilken.

Bismarck, IL

Trenton Spicer.

Catlin, IL

Naomi Dolan, Emily Fier, Lillie Hannan, Macallister Hill, Autumn Lange, Grace Niedzwiecki.

Champaign, IL

Lilian Eziefule.

Charleston, IL

Ashlynn McPeak.

Columbus, OH

Brianna Hamilton.

Covington, IN

Jacob Eells, Hannah Hunter, Calvin Springer, Katie Woodrow.

Danville, IL

Nora Abdelghani, Joan Applegate, Michele Budnovich, Anna Carrion, Christine Daniel, Benjamin Dickerson, Ian Dukes, Jayla Greer, Chelsey Haga, Dalton Hagley, Diego Hightower, Aryanna Huckstadt, Lexi Hudson, Matteo Janzen, Ginaveve Jessup, William Landis, Chayton Lawrence, Lezlea Lowe, Julieanna Morse, Amanda Nelson, Candela Nevares Garcia, Aaron Olmstead, Destiny Parker, Lilliana Perez, Tah'yah Rose, Ruth Salazar, Woodley Scholz, Andrew Sentelle, Sebastian Skinner, Braeden Skoog, Jennifer Stovall, Dylan Taylor, Rylie Terrell, Kendra Tucker, Cassie Warren, Zoe Wilson, Ella Wolfe, Jacob Xiong.

Evansville, IN

Ryan Caddell, Adam Evans.

Fairmount, IL

Aaron Dean.

Findlay, IL

Dirk Bruyn.

Fithian, IL

Reed Sperry.

Georgetown, IL

Brooke Robertson, LaVonte Taylor, Madison Wilson.

Hoopeston, IL

Maria Alvarado, Vanessa Blackburn, Ashley Cadle, Marissa Garcia, Brady Woods.

Indianaola, IL

Lacee Darr.

Ingersoll, Canada

Lucus Forbes.

Kingman, IN

Lydia Van Huysen.

Liberty Township, OH

Keiara Gregory.

Mattoon, IL

Raven Morrison.

Mentone, IN

Owen Kirchenstien.

Milford, IL

Craig VanHoveln.

New Market, IN

Samuel Endicott.

Oakwood, IL

Lane Bensyl, Gaven Clouse, Koby Fletcher, Travis Goodner, Hayley Mascari, Katherine Reffett, Charles Rieches, Isaiah Ruch, William Sandusky, Brevin Wells.

Potomac, IL

Casey Grant, Leanne Rogers.

Quincy, IL

Luke Mettemeyer.

Richland, IN

Jackson Raaf.

Ridge Farm, IL

Savannah Davis, Gentry Howard.

Rossville, IL

Madalyn Goble, Hunter Howe, Sabrina Koenig.

Sheldon, IL

Julia Bushnell.

Sidell, IL

Madison Farrell.

St. Joseph, IL

Kelsey Martlage.

Tampa, FL

Briana Hernandez.

Westville, IL

Jason Cotten, Gage Lange, Christopher Miller, McKenzie Montgerard, Douglas Reffett.

Wheaton, IL

Ian Johnson.

Williamsport, IN

Ethan Hickman.

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