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The family of an American jailed in the United Arab Emirates slammed the Biden administration for neglecting their family’s plea for help shortly after securing the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner. 

Zack Shahin has been held in a Dubai jail for 15 years, and is currently on his deathbed, his family says – but the Biden administration has dismissed their urgent calls for intervention to bring him home. 

“I feel like the fact that the United Arab Emirates helped broker the deal for Griner’s release was kind of a slap in the face to my family and I,” Ramy Shahin, Zack’s son, told co-host Rachel Campos Duffy Sunday.”And they gave my father’s case… not an ounce of respect.”

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“He’s an American citizen that’s been abandoned by the Biden administration as well as the State Department,” he continued. “Nobody has answered our plea for help, and then seeing Brittney Griner get all the attention… maybe we’re not famous enough. We’re just an ordinary American family, and they completely ignored us.” 

Zack was abducted during a business meeting back in 2008 over fraud allegations. He was sentenced to more than five decades behind bars, in horrific conditions, but his family has stressed his innocence. 

Zack’s, son Ramy, said the entire family is still “broken” over their father’s imprisonment. 
(Courtesy of the Shahin family)

His family told ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ that Zack has been fighting for his life in the hospital for the last three months, facing many surgeries, as his body continues to fight an infection.

Zack has reportedly had portions of his body cut away as the infection continues to take hold. 

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His family said they have pushed for government intervention through the Levinson Act, which provides resources to loved ones who have family members held abroad, but have been unsuccessful. 

Zack’s sister-in-law, Aida Dagher, said Zack’s case met a vast majority of the criteria under the bipartisan measure, but the government turned its cheek anyway. 

Zack’s mental and physical health have deteriorated greatly while in prison and his family said he won’t survive much longer. 
(Courtesy of the Shahin family)

In a final attempt to get Zack home, his family submitted mercy letters to the State Department on Nov. 23. The Shahins went back and forth with State Department officials for nearly two weeks, revising their letters until they were finally sent to the United Arab Emirates on Dec. 6. 

The Shahins didn’t know it, but the U.S. was simultaneously negotiating the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner, which the UAE helped facilitate.

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“We had seven criteria out of the 11, and we did not get any form of response,” Dagher said. “We just got ignorance. In fact, we’re getting neglect and ignorance from the State Department, from the Biden administration. There is complete silence. We are demanding answers. Why was he denied? President Biden promised to take care of wrongfully detained Americans. He is very much wrongfully detained.”

“We don’t want to talk here about how innocent he is because he is… it took them nine and a half years to convict him,” she continued. “They had nothing against him. The big four auditing firms went through his accounts. There was nothing, no provisions, nothing.”

Zack is from Lebanon, but moved to Texas as a young child. He worked his way up through the corporate ladder at Pepsi, first becoming a truck driver in his home city of Houston. 

The last known person to witness Zack in jail, Martin Lonergan, detailed horrific “inhumane” and “degrading” conditions he is currently facing as he endures the fight for his life. 

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He said while he was there for 10 months. His bed was never changed, he didn’t have access to fresh air, bedding, and was not provided any nutrition. 

Martin Lonergan, who spent 279 days in the Dubai prison with Zack, said he lost a third of his body weight and developed a heart condition due to the inhumane conditions. 
(Courtesy of Martin Lonergan)

Lonergan said he lost around 77 pounds, himself, just while he was there. 

“Zach is dying… I don’t know how much longer he’ll last,” Martin Lonergan said. “His mental health is failing. He’s trying to take his own life several times recently. His conditions are so harsh. It’s a wonderful, amazing place for the five-star hotels, but down the road, there is a hell that you cannot imagine.”

Fox News’ Teny Sahakian contributed to this report. 

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart released a statement Sunday on the heartbreaking tragedy involving two members of the Bulldogs team.

Devin Willock, 20, and Chandler LeCroy, 24, were killed in a car crash in Athens, Georgia, early Sunday morning, the UGA Athletic Association said. Two other members of the team were also injured and were in stable condition.

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Bulldogs offensive linemen Devin Willock after the Arkansas Razorbacks game on Oct. 2, 2021, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.
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“We are all heartbroken and devastated with the loss of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy,” Smart said in a statement. “Devin was an outstanding young man in every way and was always smiling. He was a great teammate and a joy to coach. Chandler was a valuable member of our football staff and brought an incredible attitude and energy every single day. We grieve with their families for this tragic loss and will support them in every way possible.”

Willock was a passenger in an SUV that crashed in Athens around 2:45 a.m. local time, police said. The vehicle was traveling in the outside lane when it left the roadway and struck two power poles and several trees, according to authorities.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during the TCU game at SoFi Stadium.
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According to FOX 5 Atlanta, Willock was dead at the scene. LeCroy, who was the driver, was transported to the hospital where she later died, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Willock, a redshirt sophomore from New Milford, New Jersey, was a backup offensive lineman on the Bulldogs who played in every regular season game. He also played in the SEC Championship and in both College Football Playoff games.

Georgia Bulldogs offensive linemen Devin Willock run blocks during the CFP National Championship game against the TCU Horned Frogs on Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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Georgia celebrated their most recent national championship on Saturday.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker was hit in the wallet for the decision to shove a member of the Detroit Lions medical staff in the last game of the 2022 regular season last week.

Walker received a $13,261 fine for the push, The Associated Press reported Saturday, citing a person familiar with the situation. The rookie defensive player was ejected from the game over the incident as the Packers lost 20-16 and failed to make the NFL playoffs.

The NFL Network first reported the fine.

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Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Packers talks with Quay Walker after he was disqualified for an unsportsmanlike penalty during the Detroit Lions game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Walker apologized in a series of tweets Monday.

“I want to apologize publicly about what happened Sunday night. I reacted off of my emotions again and take full responsibility of making another stupid decision. Since then I’ve questioned myself on why did I do what I did when the trainer was doing his job!! I was wrong!!” the rookie tweeted.

“I understand I have to face everything that comes with the decision I’ve made and I’m definitely paying for it now.”

He also explained why he was sobbing in the tunnel as he walked to the locker room.

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Packers linebacker Quay Walker celebrates during the first half of the Detroit Lions game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay.
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“Also to explain my frustration in the tunnel,” he wrote. “I wasn’t upset about being kicked out, I just knew I messed up again and was wrong for what I did and couldn’t believe I did it again. To the Detroit lions and to the entire training staff including the person I did that too. I’m sorry.”

He’s since deleted his Twitter account.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur denounced Walker’s actions.

“That is unacceptable,” the Packers coach said, via Pro Football Talk. “I’ve got a much higher standard for our players than to do silly things like that. We’ve got a guy ejected twice. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that in my career. We’ve got to be much more mentally tough. 

Packers linebacker Quay Walker during the Lions game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 8, 2023.
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“Any time our guys commit personal fouls I take that very personally because I think that’s always a reflection of myself and the standards we set for these players. And we’ve got to be better and we’ve got to learn from that because that is unacceptable.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

A small western New York community is facing an influx of illegal immigrants some residents fear could overwhelm municipal resources and squeeze the budget as has been the case in New York City.

At least 35 migrants from Colombia are believed to have arrived in the city of Jamestown since late last year and a leading Hispanic advocate says more are on the way, the New York Post reported.

“The Colombians are already here and more are coming. What is the government going to do about it?” Chautauqua County Hispanic Community Council President Max Martin asked. “They need housing and transportation or be allowed to work and get a driver’s license.”

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Martin said the migrants “will have to work illegally to survive” if nothing is done and says “many” of them have been offered fake Social Security numbers and cards.”

Brenda and his children share a home with migrant Ricaurte.
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“I worry they may be forced to turn to crime like selling drugs,” Martin said.

Several migrants told the Post that they came to Jamestown, which has a population of 28,000, after hearing about it from other migrants crossing the border illegally in El Paso, Texas. 

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“I was in detention for two months,” a migrant named Paola told the outlet. “When I was in detention I met a Colombian who told me to come to Jamestown.”

Carlos lives in a three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with 12 other individuals.
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Paola said she shares a three-bedroom house with 10 other migrants. The Post reported that many of the migrants came to the United States due to gang violence and political instability in Colombia.

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“If a city of 8 million people can be overwhelmed by a couple thousand migrants, imagine what a couple hundred can do to overwhelm a small rural community upstate?” Republican New York State Sen. George Borrello, who represents Jamestown, told the newspaper.

A mother and children use devices while on the couch.
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“It wouldn’t take many migrants to overwhelm the system.”

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Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, a Democrat, told Fox News Digital that the city is “aware of the five families that have made Jamestown their home as they actively work through the asylum process.”

Sundquist said his office has been working directly with the church that provides support to the families and has been in contact with state and federal partners to secure additional resources if needed. 

“My administration has, and continues to, put the health and well-being of people first and my staff has remained in contact with these families as they move through the asylum process,” Sundquist said.

Damar Hamlin is about to take another amazing step in his recovery.

He plans to attend the Buffalo Bills’ playoff game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday less than two weeks after he suffered cardiac arrest during a matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, sources told Fox News Digital/OutKick.

Hamlin returned to the team facility on Saturday to greet his teammates who have been worried about his health and condition since he collapsed on the field at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. 

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin before the Tennessee Titans game on Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville.
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Hamlin was released from a Buffalo hospital on Wednesday.

“We have completed a series of tests and evaluations, and in consultation with the team physicians, we are confident that Damar can be safely discharged to continue his rehabilitation at home and with the Bills,” Dr. Jamie Nadler, the care team lead, critical care physician and chief quality officer at Kaleida Health, said in a statement through the team.

Hamlin’s clearance to go home came more than a week since he suffered cardiac arrest during the Cincinnati Bengals game. The Bills said his heartbeat needed to be restarted on the field.

Damar Hamlin watching the Bills from his hospital bed.
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Hamlin woke up days after being taken to the hospital, and by the end of the week, he was alert and watching the Bills’ game on Sunday against the New England Patriots from his bed. He was released from the Cincinnati hospital on Monday.

Dr. William A. Knight and Dr. Timothy Pritts held a press conference on Monday providing the latest – and most optimistic – update on Hamlin’s condition.

“He watched the game yesterday. When the opening kickoff was run back, he jumped up and down, got out of his chair, set I think every alarm off in the ICU in the process, but he was fine. It was just the appropriate reaction to a very exciting play,” Pritts revealed with a smile.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin smiles before a preseason game, Aug. 28, 2021, in Orchard Park, New York.
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“He very much enjoyed it and enjoys the support from everyone.”

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Is having an abortion crossing the line? What about two abortions? What about three, four, five? By the time most women procure their second, third, fourth abortion, there is no line, and she may be so deep in depression, regret and anger that she cannot even recall how she got to that point. There is a way out though and that’s what former Pussycat Dolls singer, Kaya Jones, bravely revealed when she decided to talk about her own three abortions.  

She didn’t go and “shout” her abortions in efforts to normalize the procedure and make sure that line between right and wrong is as unambiguous as possible. She gave a heartbreaking interview about the regret she felt after choosing abortion, not once or twice, but three times. 

Her insight into how easy it was to choose abortion after that first time is telling. Yes, it is a slippery slope because once you learn to justify bad behavior and bad decisions, the darkness only grows more dense and oppressive. It is not freeing to choose abortion as those who want to shout their abortions tell you.  

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Unfortunately, I can relate all too easily to Kaya. I put some thought into my first abortion. I felt I had a good reason, so I went ahead and did it. The line between right and wrong became a blur. For my second abortion, it was a lot easier, and I started slipping down the slope. It was what some people would call an obvious choice given my circumstances because, really, it’s not hard to justify the wrong decision, especially if you’ve already done it once or twice.  

Mother’s Day arson attack at pro-life group Wisconsin Family Action. 
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My abortion decisions did not just affect me though. Since I worked at and ran a Planned Parenthood facility in Texas at the time, it became much easier to help women justify their own abortions who came through our doors. If they were wavering, I could almost always sway them to choose abortion. It was easy money.  

It was through seeing an abortion happen on an ultrasound screen in front of me that ultimately changed my view and led me to leave Planned Parenthood. However, I distinctly remember women coming into the abortion clinic to have their seventh, eighth or ninth abortions. It was just another day for them and secretly, my conscience was pricked. 

That’s a lot of abortions. They obviously had no line drawn in the sand or if they did, it was wiped away long ago. When did they fall down that slippery slope? After which abortion did they decide that this was their new way of life? More importantly, did they ever have that moment of epiphany where they realized what they did and the immensity of their decisions?  

For Kaya, that moment was seeing two little girls looking up at her during a concert after she had her abortions. I know what that feels like – the emptiness, the regret, the anger, the feelings of worthlessness. All of those emotions are so common for both women and men who have experienced abortion but of course, this isn’t talked about. 

If the abortion industry wants abortion to be mainstream and accessible, they should be brutally honest not only about what happens during an abortion but what happens afterward, including the destructive emotions that can wreak havoc after a woman has realized what she’s done.  

One maternal suicide study done in Italy in 2019 revealed that suicides among mothers who had abortions were twice those of mothers who had given birth. Another study done in Finland in the mid-1990s on the same subject showed that women who had abortions were six times as likely to commit suicide than women who gave birth.  

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In the United States, a study was conducted on 173,000 women on Medicaid in California and it found that women who had abortions had a significantly higher risk of dying in the eight years following their abortion. It also found these same women had a staggering 154% higher risk of death by suicide than women who did not have an abortion.  

It was through seeing an abortion happen on an ultrasound screen in front of me that ultimately changed my view and led me to leave Planned Parenthood. However, I distinctly remember women coming into the abortion clinic to have their seventh, eighth or ninth abortions. It was just another day for them and secretly, my conscience was pricked. 

It’s not true that women feel fine after their abortions. They may feel initial relief but speaking from my own experiences, from the experiences of more than 630 former abortion workers I’ve helped through my ministry, and from the experiences of the thousands of abortions I helped to facilitate, there is significant pain after an abortion or multiple abortions. Once that line is crossed between right and wrong, so many people don’t even see the precipice they are standing on until they are falling.  

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The good news, like Kaya Jones said, is that there is hope and healing after abortion if women and men want to find it. There are multiple programs available for abortion healing. While abortion is an irreversible decision, choosing to live with the regret, pain, hurt, anger, and depression is not. I found forgiveness through the great mercy of God and through the love of my husband and family.  

This journey has not been easy but the healing and mercy I’ve found has been worth the effort, and it is my sincere hope that women and men who are suffering after their abortions know that there is hope and healing for them, that just because they fell down that slippery slope doesn’t mean they need to stay in the darkness.  

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A Philadelphia man was arrested and charged in the death of his father, whose corpse was discovered in a basement freezer last month, according to police.

Philadelphia police said Jack Dinh, 27, was charged with murder and abuse of a corpse.

The suspect’s father, 54-year-old Thi Dinh, was found dead in a basement freezer at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Dec. 23 in the 1200 block of Snyder Avenue.

A large amount of blood was found in the basement of the home, and medics pronounced Dinh dead at the scene, according to authorities.

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Jack Dinh, 27, was charged with murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of his father.
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The victim was allegedly found face down with a bag over his head, sources told FOX 29 Philadelphia.

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The outlet also reported that a knife was discovered at the scene, although police have not revealed if the victim died from a stabbing.

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The suspect is being held at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility as he awaits his court appearance. He was denied bail.

A Philadelphia man was arrested and charged in the death of his father, whose corpse was discovered in a basement freezer last month.
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A Virginia prosecutor says that her office will stop its involvement in the prosecution of some misdemeanor cases. 

Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj wrote in a memo that her office is “inundated” and needs to focus more on felony and violent crimes, according to FOX 5.

In the memo sent by Biberaj to judges on Dec. 30, 2022, she says that hit-and-run (property damage), reckless driving (under 90 mph), trespass, drunk in public, and eluding are among the offenses that will not be prosecuted by her office.

The letter states that for these charges, her office could work with law enforcement if they chose to prosecute the crimes.

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Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj  at press conference
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According to the letter, the changes are set to take place after Jan. 16.

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In a Friday press conference, Biberaj said that the letter was released prematurely and was intended to create a discussion within Loudoun County judges.

She said that the letter doesn’t necessarily mean that the misdemeanor crimes won’t be prosecuted, and explained that the process for prosecuting the charges is changing.

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A police officer in Loudoun County, Virginia, looks at her phone in Sterling, Virginia on Nov. 22, 2020.
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“We promised transparency, you want to see what we’re doing? Come see what we’re doing. You have questions about what we’re doing? Ask the questions. It’s unfortunate this letter dated December 30, was prematurely released. That’s why we have the shock factor as to why people are saying ‘oh my gosh I didn’t know.’ You didn’t know cause it wasn’t your time to know. We invited our general district court judges to have a conversation. How can we do this, and best serve you, and best serve our community,” Biberaj said.

Biberaj said that her office will be discussing the changes with law enforcement partners and the defense bar.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares.
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Commonwealth Attorney General Jason Miyares pushed back, saying that prosecutors can’t cherry-pick laws that are prosecuted.

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“Prosecutors cannot cherry pick laws to enforce and laws to ignore – that’s not how our government works, and it establishes a dangerous precedent. Far-left CAs who ignore crime create an environment that only encourages more of it. Virginians deserve better,” Miyares said.

In response, Biberaj said, “I focus on ensuring a safe community and fighting for victims. My decision allows us to dedicate every available resource to protect victims of crime such as murder, rape, and domestic violence, not speeding tickets.”

“If truth be told, @JasonMiyaresVA, you know from your short time as a prosecutor in Va Beach, that throughout our great Commonwealth, officers are the primary evidence presenters in traffic and low level misdemeanors. That’s not failing to prosecute, but prioritizing prosecution…If you want to protect the people, stop playing the politics of division and misinformation. You know the Commonwealth only gives prosecutors $$ to prosecute felonies. So if you truly want to fight for victims, fight for prosecutors’ to get the $$$ to prosecute every misd.”

It seems like Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy’s seat is hotter than ever.

But don’t tell that to Dak Prescott.

The Cowboys quarterback is scoffing at any doubt about McCarthy’s job status.

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Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys and head coach Mike McCarthy visit during warmups before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium on September 18, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.
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“It’s comical in a sense,” Prescott said, via ESPN. “First, what back to back 12 wins [seasons] in y’all tell me how long, and we’re talking about a guy’s job in jeopardy? That shows you when you play for this organization what comes with it, and that’s why it’s important to create these walls around us, create this safe place in our locker room and understanding what matters is the men that go out there and get in between the lines and put the work in throughout the week for us to go out and win.”

McCarthy joined the Cowboys before the 2020 season. After Dallas went 6-10 that year (mostly without Prescott), the Cowboys won the NFC East last season and earned a wild card berth this season.

Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 8, 2023, in Landover, Maryland.
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Last year’s season ended, though, with a quarterback draw, and the Cowboys were unable to stop the clock in time for one more play. McCarthy’s clock management and play-calling have been deemed questionable for much of his Cowboys tenure, as well as his days coaching the Green Bay Packers.

McCarthy won Super Bowl XLV with Green Bay, a franchise where he coached for 13 seasons.

Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates with quarterback Dak Prescott, #4, after the Cowboys scored a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium on December 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.
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The Cowboys are slight favorites against the Buccaneers for their wild-card match-up in Tampa Bay. Dallas finished 12-5 but are on the road, since Tampa Bay won the NFC South at 8-9.

A second Las Vegas student died last week after collapsing and being found unresponsive in a school bathroom.

Jordan Brister, 18, “experienced cardiac arrest” while at Amplus Academy on Jan. 3, according to a statement from the school. Brister’s parents later also confirmed his death.

The school released a statement saying that staff had “provided Jordan with emergency medical attention until paramedics arrived and transported him to Southern Hills Hospital. . . . Despite the efforts of first responders and the medical team at the hospital, Jordan passed away this past Sunday.”

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Southern Hills hospital confirmed that Brister was an organ donor. In a Facebook video posted on Wednesday, healthcare workers were seen lining the hospital hallways as Brister was transferred to an operating room for organ donation in a procession called an “honor walk.”

“It was our honor to care for Jordan Brister,” the hospital wrote. “Jordan, We honor you,” the hospital wrote in a caption.

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Savanna Brister, Jordan’s mother, provided a statement to FOX 5 Vegas:

“Jordan was a selfless, respectful, Southern gentleman who was kind to everyone. He was witty and charming. He wanted to join the military to become a para rescue jumper to save others. In the end, he saved others through donation of organs, so his dream was somewhat fulfilled. He was a wise, older brother who cared deeply for his brother and sister. Jordan was truly everything you could ask for and more. He had a heart of gold.”

Brister was a senior and planned to join the military after graduating from high school.

Over $45,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign for Brister’s family. The campaign had an initial goal of $20,000.

“Words cannot express what the Brister family is going through and there will never be enough answers as to why this has happened,” the GoFundMe page says. “He was an amazing kid who loved life to the fullest.”

The Clark County Coroner’s Office said the exact cause of Brister’s death remains under investigation.

Brister is one of two Clark County students who died last week.

In an unrelated situation, another teenager was found unresponsive at a Las Vegas high school on January 5. Ashari Hughes, 16, collapsed at Desert Oasis High School after going to the bench due to chest problems.

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She was given CPR by a nurse in the stands. A defibrillator was also used to regain a heartbeat, but she died while arriving at the hospital.