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Baby Daddy's Response To '16 & Pregnant' Star's Death Causes Controversy Online
“We didn’t lose anything.” Those were the words Derek Taylor tweeted after last Saturday's death of Jordan Cashmyer, with whom he shares a daughter. The couple was featured together on the popular MTV show "16 & Pregnant" in 2014 before the birth of their daughter, Genevieve. Taylor's comment was posted by Instagram account @teenmomshade room. Some are calling it heartless, others say it's truthful. Derek Taylor commented "we didn't lose anything," following the death of Jordan Cashmyer, whom he shares a daughter with.Twitter screengrab via @teenmomshaderoom "Well, she had nothin…
Schools
Slain Towson Student Was NJ Native Seeking Stardom
A 23-year-old Towson University student was shot and killed in an off-campus shooting overnight, school officials said. Ikemefuna Justin Eguh, an East Orange, New Jersey native, was found by police with a gunshot wound in the unit block of West Susquehanna Avenue around 2 a.m., authorities said. Known by his peers as Justin, Eguh was enrolled as a senior last semester majoring in exercise science. His friend, Brandon, told WJZ that Eguh was working toward being a star and was making music outside of school. Eguh promoted his music on Instagram, where he had 19.2K followers as of Tuesday.…
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Jersey Shore HS Teacher, Iraq War Vet Documenting Breast Cancer Battle On Instagram
A New Jersey high school teacher and Gulf War veteran who is battling breast cancer is taking to social media to spread hope. Sandy Jessop, of Wall, served alongside her now-husband, Christian Jessop, during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004, then deployed again to Iraq in 2008. The couple share three children together and are both high school teachers. About one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Sandy -- a teacher at Freehold Regional High School -- was diagnosed with breast cancer. "It was confirmed I have breast cancer on Saturday," she wrote in an Instagram post. "I expect a long hard r…
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Instagram Threat To Paterson High School Investigated
Authorities confirmed Wednesday that Paterson police and school security officials were investigating an Instagram threat that they believe was directed at Eastside High School. A photo of a gun was accompanied by the threat: "Dont come to Eastside tomrw." Authorities initially didn't know which particular school the Tuesday post was intended for. Newark also has an East Side High School. Law enforcement sources said it involved Paterson's school, originated in Virginia and was being thoroughly investigated. Severe consequences await whoever was responsible. Newark school officials also w…
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Yeah, Buddy! 'Jersey Shore Family Reunion' Is Back
Here's something to fist pump about: "Jersey Shore Family Reunion" is back. Season 3 of the famed MTV show will premier on Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. The news was announced Thursday afternoon by the show's cast members on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike"The Situation"Sorrentino (@mikethesituation)
Sports
Ex-Giants Manning, O'Hara Make Comic's Day At NJ Burger Icon
Chris Distefano left White Manna with more than a burger: He's got a photo with former New York Giants Eli Manning and Shaun O'Hara -- and quite a story to tell. "I look like a make-a-wish," he joked on an Instagram photo of the three outside of the River Street burger icon. Distefano went on to rehash the meet-up on hisYouTube channel where he hosts the "Chrissy Chaos" podcast. The comic said that Manning was professional and "kind of a G." "He was launching burgers off my chest and I haven't changed my jersey yet." Watch the full episode below (warning: contains explicit language). …
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NJ Native Revealed As 'The Bachelor' Contestant
Among nearly two dozen women revealed as contestants on next season of "The Bachelor" is one from New Jersey. Mara A-Great, 32, of Cherry Hill, will be competing for love on the next season of "The Bachelor," Cosmopolitan Magazine reports. Clayton Echard is believed to be the next Bachelor, though ABC never officially confirmed that -- just Reality Steve. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steve Carbone (@realitysteve) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steve Carbone (@real…
Lifestyle
She Said Yes! Lindsay Lohan Announces Engagement
Lindsay Lohan is getting married. The 35-year-old actress announced her engagement to Bader Shammas on Sunday, Nov. 28. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) "My love. My life. My family. My future," Lohan captioned photos posted on Instagram, showing her engagement ring, and tagging Shammas in the post. According to a report from People, Shammas is Credit Suisse's assistant vice president, and he lives in Dubai. Lohan was born in New York City and grew up on Long Island.
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Cyber-Casanova From NJ Admits Duping Dozens Of Lonely Hearts Out Of $1.14M
A New Jersey man admitted that he orchestrated an online scam that conned dozens of unsuspecting women on dating sites out of more than a million dollars – and led one of them to suicide. Rubbin Sarpong, 37, of Millville pocketed the money and bought property in Ghana, along with luxury cars, expensive jewelry, top-shelf booze, designer clothes and more, federal authorities said. Then he flaunted it on Instagram. Sarpong had catfishing accomplices, several of whom live in Ghana, Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Rachael Honig said. Posing as American military personnel stationed oversea…
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NJ Co-Leads Nationwide Consumer Protection Probe Into Whether Instagram Is Putting Kids At Risk
New Jersey is co-leading a nationwide investigation into whether Instagram is violating state consumer protection laws and putting children, teenagers and young adults at risk, Acting State Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced Thursday. "Emerging research" suggests a connection between increased time spent online by young people and "depression, anxiety, isolation, body image issues, cyber-bullying, eating disorders, and sleeplessness," among other symptoms, said Bruck (photo above). Research by Meta Platforms Inc. -- the parent company of both Instagram and Facebook -- shows fou…
Business
Popular Pizzeria Opens In Shuttered North Jersey Restaurant
A popular New Jersey pizzeria and Italian restaurant is opening a third outpost. Porta is replacing the Montclair Social Club on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, the eatery announced on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Porta Jersey City (@portajerseycity) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Porta Jersey City (@portajerseycity) Known for its Neapolitan pies, Porta has locations in Asbury Park and Jersey City. Porta will be located at 499 Bloomfield Ave., and wi…
Police & Fire
Philly Influencer Used Social Media Following To Rip Off Black Community, AG's Lawsuit Says
A Philadelphia business owner is facing a lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro accusing her of using her social media presence to steal thousands of dollars from consumers. The suit alleges that Dana Chanel, whose real name is Casey Olivera, and co-owners of the four businesses named "misled consumers and failed to deliver goods and services as promised." “Dana Chanel built a following online by presenting herself as a black woman-owned small business success story,” Shaprio said. “She advertised the products of her companies as a way for other black small business ow…
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