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Jersey Shore Wrestling Champ Who Coached Kids Admits Trafficking Child Porn Jersey Shore Wrestling Champ Who Coached Kids Admits Trafficking Child Porn
Jersey Shore Wrestling Champ Who Coached Kids Admits Trafficking Child Porn UPDATE: A former New Jersey state wrestling champion who made national headlines when he came out admitted in federal court on Tuesday that he trafficked child porn, authorities said. Alec Donovan, a 26-year-old youth wrestling coach and referee from Brick, “used an internet-based application to exchange multiple images and videos of child sexual abuse, including depictions involving pre-pubescent children,” U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said after the June 6 plea hearing in Trenton. Donovan, who records show has coached at the Shorething Wrestling Club in Lakewood, also …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
Norristown Dad Dies Unexpectedly At 44 Norristown Dad Dies Unexpectedly At 44
Norristown Dad Dies Unexpectedly At 44 Norristown resident Brian Olenek died unexpectedly on Oct. 23. He was 44. Olenek worked as a physical education teacher in Delaware's Brandywine School District before moving into construction, according to a GoFundMe in his name. The page raised nearly $5,000 as of Nov. 9. He leaves behind his fiance, Tara Gleim, and their children. The Hazelton born man was remembered as an avid wrestler with an infectious personality, organizer Jamie Tomasko wrote. Memorial services were not made public. Click here to donate.

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by Nicole Acosta
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Chichester HS Grad, DelCo Dad Of 1, Nicholas Noriega Dies, 27 Chichester HS Grad, DelCo Dad Of 1, Nicholas Noriega Dies, 27
Chichester HS Grad, DelCo Dad Of 1, Nicholas Noriega Dies, 27 Delaware County native Nicholas Noriega died on July 18 at the age of 27. Noriega, of Linwood, graduated from Chichester High School (Class of 2012), where he was an All-Delco wrestler, according to his obituary. His "kind spirit, his passion for sports, and zest for life will live on through his daughter Natalie," his obit says. He is survived by his mother Cathleen Walls, his girlfriend Nicole Strofe; his daughter Natalie Noriega; his sisters Amanda Noriega and Sarah Walls; two nieces Ariana and Ariella; aunts Sally Ravert and Margie Walls. Funeral services were held at Nolan-Fidal…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Former Teen Pro Wrestler Michael Cammett AKA 'Golden Boy' Drowns In Delaware River Former Teen Pro Wrestler Michael Cammett AKA 'Golden Boy' Drowns In Delaware River
Former Teen Pro Wrestler Michael Cammett AKA 'Golden Boy' Drowns In Delaware River The New Jersey wrestling community was mourning the loss of a 24-year-old professional grappler who drowned in the Delaware River in New York Sunday, authorities said. Crews recovered Michael Cammett's body from the water in Lumberland (Sullivan County), located near Pennsylvania, according to New York State Police. The North Arlington (Bergen County) native went to the river with friends using a pair of inflatable rafts tethered together around 3 p.m., authorities said. Cammett jumped in the water but did not resurface. An investigation was ongoing. No further information was released. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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PA Wrestler Heading To Tokyo Olympics PA Wrestler Heading To Tokyo Olympics
PA Wrestler Heading To Tokyo Olympics A York County grappler is heading to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. John Stefanowicz, 29, will wrestle for Team USA after securing a spot on the U.S. Greco-Roman wrestling team, by winning at the US Olympic trials. A graduate of Kennard-Dale High School, Stefanowicz also wrestles for the Marine Corps. Staff Sgt. Johnny Stefanowicz is going to represent Team USA at the #RoadToTokyo Olympic 🇺🇸 P.S. Also representing U.S. Marine Corps, All-Marine Wrestling Team, SEMPER FI! 🦅🌎⚓️ #WrestlingTrials21 Posted by Camp Lejeune on Saturday, April 3, 2021 "It's life-changing," he told WGAL News 8.…

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by Jillian Pikora