Shirley Firth, 93, is awaiting a retrial in the Dominican Republic for the 2019 murder of her daughter, author Lindsay de Feliz. Firth hopes new evidence will lead to a conviction after previous acquittals.
Two US pilots died in a plane crash in the Dominican Republic during an emergency landing attempt. The plane, bound for Texas to pick up MLB's Yadier Molina and his group, crashed near La Romana after refueling. Cause unknown.
A private Gulfstream G200 jet crashed at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic, killing the pilot and co-pilot during an emergency landing attempt with no passengers on board.
Wander Franco pleaded guilty to statutory rape and psychological abuse charges in the Dominican Republic but avoided jail time. A judge granted him judicial clemency, citing his victimhood from extortion by the minor's mother, who received a 10-year sentence.
A viral clip from IShowSpeed’s Dominican Republic livestream has sparked massive online discussion after a fan unexpectedly tried to kiss the streamer during a crowded bus interaction. Security quickly intervened, while the shocked creator repeatedly questioned what was happening on stream. The chaotic moment spread rapidly across Reddit and X, with many viewers defending Speed. The controversy grew further after xQc suggested the livestream’s reported 1.1 million viewers may have been inflated by bots.
