While employed as a teacher, Michelle Mercogliano of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an underage student.
13 things about Miss Universe Angola 2024 Nelma Ferreira
Nelma Tchissola Ferreira is an Angolan beauty queen from Lobito, who represented Angola in both Miss World and Miss Universe. She holds a bachelor's degree in business management and won Miss Mundo Angola 2018. Ferreira has participated in various modeling competitions and events, gaining recognition for her accomplishments in the beauty pageant industry.
13 things about Miss Texas USA 2021 Victoria Hinojosa
Victoria Alejandra Hinojosa, a beauty queen from McAllen, Texas, is the founder of Victorious Angels, a foundation aiding children. An expert in marketing, she won Miss Texas USA 2021 and was a finalist in Miss USA 2021. She holds a degree from Texas A&M University and is involved in various philanthropic activities.
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Dr. Zaid Mashhour Haddad was charged with possession of child pornography and knowingly accessing with intent to view any material that contained an image of child pornography.
13 things about Grand Rapids, Michigan cop Chris Schurr
Christopher Paul Schurr is a police officer from Grand Rapids, Michigan, born in 1990. He graduated from Siena Heights University and joined the police department in 2015. Schurr shot Congolese refugee Patrick Lyoya in 2022, leading to his arrest and a second-degree murder trial set to begin in 2025.
10 things about Chatham, Illinois’s Marianne Akers
Marianne M. Akers, a former employee of Chatham Elementary and the Illinois State Police, has lived in various Illinois locations. In April 2025, at 44, she caused a tragic crash in Chatham, killing four children from the Ball-Chatham School District and injuring six others while driving for the Illinois Department of Transportation.
13 things about Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan
Lip-Bu Tan is a Malaysian-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist, known for founding Walden International and serving as CEO of Cadence Design Systems and Intel. He holds degrees from Nanyang University, MIT, and the University of San Francisco. Tan has received multiple awards and supports educational initiatives in computing and artificial intelligence.
13 things about Milwaukee County, Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan
Hannah C. Dugan, a prominent lawyer and judge from Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, has had a notable career in law and education. She served as president of the Milwaukee Bar Association and has taught at various universities. In 2016, Dugan became a circuit judge, later arrested by the FBI in 2025 for obstruction charges.
13 things about Miss World Finland 2021 Emilia Lepomäki
Emilia Lepomäki is a Finnish entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen from Espoo. She has competed in several major pageants, including Miss World and Miss Earth, while holding titles such as Miss Eco Finland 2021. She also founded an influencer marketing app and became the Miss International Finland director in 2025.
13 things about Miss Supranational 2023 first runner-up Pauline Amelinckx
Pauline Cucharo Amelinckx, a Belgian-Filipino beauty queen, represented the Philippines in Miss Supranational and was the first runner-up. An advocate for self-love, marine conservation, and mental health, she has held various titles, including Miss Universe Philippines 2020 third runner-up. She also hosts events and contributed to educational initiatives.
