Jessa Duggar is condemning her brother Joseph Duggar’s alleged actions after he was accused of molesting a child.

“We learned, along with the rest of the world, of the heartbreaking news involving my brother, Joseph, and we are deeply grieved,” Jessa, 33, wrote via an Instagram Story on Thursday, April 2. “Our hearts ache for this innocent young girl and the harm she has suffered.”

She noted, “This is a profound wrong, and we know it grieves the heart of God, who cares deeply for the children and vulnerable. We are lifting her up in prayer, asking for comfort, healing and justice.”

Jessa’s remarks come after Us Weekly confirmed that Joseph, 31, was arrested by the Tontitown Police Department in Arkansas on March 18 after allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl in 2020.

The alleged victim accused the former 19 Kids and Counting star of sexually abusing her while on a family vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Joseph was charged with lewd and lascivious behavior involving molestation of a victim less than 12 years old and lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person 18 years or older.

Two days later, Joseph appeared in court virtually and waived his right to an extradition hearing.

That same day, Joseph’s wife, Kendra Duggar, was arrested and subsequently released on $1,470 bond.

Both Joseph and Kendra, 27, were charged on March 20 with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor in the second degree and four counts of false imprisonment in the second degree.

A source exclusively told Us at the time that Kendra’s arrest wasn’t related to Joseph’s child molestation case.

“After his charge, they automatically do a home study if minors live there,” the insider said. “Apparently, they had two rooms where the lock of the doorknob was on the outside instead of inside. They arrested her and took her kids for that, saying it’s evidence that she wrongly detains her kids.”

Kendra and Joseph were married in 2017 and share four children: Garrett, 7, Addison, 6, Brooklyn, 5, and Justus, born in spring 2022.

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Us confirmed on Tuesday, March 31, that after being extradited to Florida, Joseph pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. He was released from custody that day after posting a $600,000 bond.

Following Joseph’s arrest, his family, made famous after starring on TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting, have slowly begun to speak out.

Jessa, for her part, initially addressed the scandal on March 20 in a since-deleted Instagram post, calling Joseph’s alleged misconduct “saddening news” to hear.

In the statement, which was written on behalf of Jessa and her husband, Ben Seewald, the couple once again said their “hearts are grieving for this innocent young girl,” and keeping her in their prayers.

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Joseph Duggar and his wife, Kendra Duggar, were seemingly last seen in a family holiday video released mere weeks before his arrest on child molestation allegations. Footage from the Duggar family’s annual Christmas costume party was included in Joseph’s sister Jessa Duggar’s “Holiday Festivities” vlog, which was published on February 9. In the video, Joseph, […]

Jessa and Joseph’s sister Jill Duggar was one of the first to speak out against him, writing via Instagram in March, “We strongly condemn abuse. We support the rule of law and hope that justice will be achieved.”

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She and husband Derick Dillard added: “Our hearts go out to the innocent juvenile victim of this unspeakable crime and her family. We pray God gives her strength, comfort and hope, and that she is able to get all the help and support she needs and deserves in the days ahead.”

Jessa, Jill and Joseph are three of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s 19 children. Joseph is the second to go to jail, after their son Josh Duggar, was sentenced to 151 months in prison in December 2021 following a child pornography conviction.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.

Action television is rife with powerful, larger-than-life characters, and very few of them are able to leave a lasting impression quite like Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) can. The beloved modern action hero is introduced to audiences through the Prime Video series Reacher, an intense action show that focuses on the title character as he travels from town to town, using his sharp instincts and combat skills to take down criminals and uncover conspiracies. Although not many can match up or even surpass the brute-force strength that defines Reacher, they do exist—more than audiences might realize.

Characters like Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) from Netflix’s Marvel series Daredevil, whose blindness rarely hinders him at all, and Xena (Lucy Lawless) from the classic fantasy gem Xena: Warrior Princess, a character whose mythic strength ranks her high on any list of heroes, are just two examples of TV figures who exceed what Reacher brings to the table. Compiled on this list are the action TV heroes who are much stronger than Reacher in various and unexpected ways.

Ah Sahm

‘Warrior’ (2019–2023)

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On this list of beings with absolute strength that outshines even the action hero Reacher, Ah Sahm (Andrew Koji) stands as one of the most formidable fighters in modern action television as a whole. The character hails from the underrated action drama Warriors, which is set in 19th-century San Francisco during the Tong Wars, and follows the martial artist as he arrives from China only to immediately become entangled in the brutal power struggles between rival gangs.

Reacher may be a tall wall of pure muscled bulk, but Ah Sahm’s lean frame and crazy martial arts skills can definitely take him down. Very few action heroes can even match the raw combat ability that the slick character wields. Ah Sahm is a relentless beast of blood and brutality when he fights, and has more often than not proven himself one of the strongest fighters to ever grace TV screens. With a high-intensity show like Warriors, Ah Sahm makes for the perfect action hero to stand at its center, marking him as the man who defiantly has an icon such as Reacher beat.

Bosco Albert “B.A.” Baracus

‘The A-Team’ (1983–1987)

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This standout hero is the muscle behind one of television’s most iconic teams. B.A. Baracus (Laurence Tureaud)—better known as Mr. T—is from the classic TV show The A-Team, an action-adventure series that centers around four ex–special forces soldiers who become mercenaries that frequently help ordinary people.

B.A. Baracus is his team’s powerhouse. The man is essentially superhuman and is well-known as a “hard as nails,” loyal to a fault type of action hero. Even with The A-Team‘s famous cartoonish violence, seeing Mr. T walk away from a shootout, enduring rocket blasts, and car crashes, all through narrative convention, still makes for pretty entertaining television. Though Jack Reacher is also a pretty tough guy—especially for an entirely normal man—he is very likely to be almost instantly overwhelmed by Baracus’ unshakeable resilience, strength, and durability.

Xena

‘Xena: Warrior Princess’ (1995–2001)

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Xena is not only one of the first and finest female heroes depicted on television, but she is also one of the most powerful in the action TV landscape, surpassing most men with her strength. The fantasy classic, Xena: Warrior Princess, focuses on the reformed warlord herself, as she uses her formidable battle prowess to take on evil and defend the innocent.

There exist very few action heroes as capable as Xena, a woman who wields both immaculate combat ability and leadership. Her strength and experience alone can outclass a great and brutal giant such as Jack Reacher. Despite the age of the beloved fantasy action series, Xena: Warrior Princess, the battle goddess’ legacy remains strong and is still rather unmatched. With a mythic strength able to lift a war chariot and overpower a battering ram, it’s safe to say that Xena is an extremely strong action hero who has Reacher beat by miles.

Billy Butcher

‘The Boys’ (2019–Present)

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It’s an easy guess why Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) would be considered stronger than Reacher; the man takes on actual superpowered individuals for a living. Billy stands at the center of the dark superhero series known as The Boys. The show focuses on the gruff character and his team of troubled misfits as they set out to bring down the corrupt heroes of the world—mainly the superhero team known as “The Seven.”

Prior to fully gaining powers himself in Season 4, he was a human of ruthless determination. With sheer intensity and grit, Billy Butcher acts as a relentless force against the superheroes of the world, determined to see his goals through, sometimes no matter who he hurts. The character is the perfect anti-hero sort who audiences often hope survives until the end. The vicious character may have some extremely questionable morals, but because he uses not only his physical strength but also mindful cunning as he takes on various superheroes, he counts as a true action hero who far surpasses even a beloved action star like Reacher.

Buffy Summers

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ (1997–2003)

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This iconic teenage warrior definitely redefined who and what a strong action hero could be. Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) stars in the epic supernatural fantasy series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, where she learns to juggle normal high school girlhood with being “the Chosen One,” a figure destined to hunt for the things that go bump in the night.

Buffy Summers is far from the average teen. Because she actively fights beasts and ghouls alike, she proves that her strength vastly exceeds Reacher’s. The feisty characters routinely overpower vampires and giant demons using sheer muscle alone. Unlike the iconic giant himself, who often takes on seasoned but entirely normal criminals, Buffy’s adversaries are beings that would tear an ordinary person in two with their bite force alone. Her blatant superhuman strength simply means that she is able to handle much more than Jack Reacher ever could, and with such a constant display of extraordinary power, she stands as a much stronger hero in terms of raw physical strength.

Eleven

‘Stranger Things’ (2016–2025)

Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) thrillingly brings to the realm of action television immense psychic power. The beloved Netflix series, Stranger Things, follows a group of friends in search of their missing buddy, which leads them right to the psychically powerful Eleven, as she attempts to avoid capture from those who wish to take her back to a life trapped within a laboratory.

Eleven stands as one of the most powerful individuals on modern television. Her abilities not only outmatch her enemies but also allow her to dominate situations through sheer force of will, outdoing any feat Jack Reacher could realistically accomplish. From holding off monsters from other dimensions to excellent tracking skills when she is literally worlds away, Eleven may be much smaller than the brute force that is Reacher, but she definitely outclasses many of his human-level feats.

Matt Murdock (Daredevil)

‘Daredevil’ (2015–2018)

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This character may be a blind lawyer by day, but his skill, discipline, and resilience make him the perfect vigilante by night. Daredevil, a Netflix Marvel series, centers around the iconic character, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), as he navigates the world with heightened senses after losing his sight in a childhood accident. Focusing on what he has gained instead of what he’s lost, Matt becomes a true action hero, protecting Hell’s Kitchen with unmatched precision.

With a blend of sharp instincts and brutal combat, Matt Murdock stands up to evil in ways that Reacher himself could never fathom. The character counts on his heightened reflexes, hearing, and unwavering determination to save the day, no matter the strength of his opponents. In a head-to-head fight, the beloved Marvel hero would definitely give Jack a run for his money, as the two are mostly equal in combat prowess, but Matt’s lightning-quick ability to react before his attacker even strikes, along with his ability to move assuredly in complete darkness, gives him the win any day against the Prime Video’s action hero.

Bruce Wayne

‘Gotham’ (2014–2019)

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Batman may be one of the most skilled human beings to ever take to screens, but what many viewers don’t realize is that long before he acquired his alter ego as the protector of the most troubled city in the DC universe, he had begun forging his physical and mental resilience that would ultimately place him on a higher level above characters like Reacher. In the prequel superhero series Gotham, the show follows a young Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) before he becomes the iconic vigilante hero known as Batman.

Gotham gifts audiences a view into the boy before he becomes the epic man of darkness they know today. The series displays Bruce’s growth that ultimately sets the foundation for a legend spoken about through generations. The character may be a teen with more athletic prowess than brute force, but what makes him truly “stronger” than Reacher is his unmatched combat training and brutal intellect. Reacher easily exceeds the young Bruce Wayne in raw strength, yet the teenage billionaire’s training, gadgets, experience, and technique give him a solid chance for a decisive win against the broad-shouldered tank.

Chile! Rakai and Tylil James are a duo the internet can’t get enough of, and now, the Clover Boys members have taken “inseparable” to a whole new level with their latest hairstyle.

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Rakai And Tylil James Debut Connected Braided Look On Livestream

Tylil James amd Rakai are no strangers to going viral for their over-the-top livestream antics, especially when it comes to their hairstyles. On Thursday evening, the duo returned to streaming with a look viewers didn’t see coming. Rakai first appeared on stream, seated at his computer with six braids cornrow braids. At first glance, the braids appeared unusually long, but moments later, the reason became clear when Tylil also appeared on stream. Tylil stepped into frame, rocking the same braided style and revealing that the two were physically connected by their hair.

The stream continued with the pair attempting everyday activities while literally attached, including using the bathroom, riding through a car wash, and making a stop at a grocery store. Clips from the livestream quickly circulated online, with many social media users reacting to the duo’s commitment to the bit.

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Folks in The Shade Room Teens comment section had plenty to say as the video made its rounds online, with reactions ranging from amused to concerned.

Instagram user @jyoubadd wrote, “He’s a terrible influence 😂😂”

Another Instagram user @brookenation wrote, “What in the world 😂”

While Instagram user @bandmafia.sxl wrote, “humiliation rituals”

Instagram user @bi9beanz wrote, “This who the lil kids watching n this what they choosing to do”

Another Instagram user @richie.rondo wrote, “Hair is very spiritual, yall shouldn’t be playing like that 😖”

While Instagram user @qrincessblog wrote, “idk if it’s cause I’m Gen Z but this funny asf 😭😭😭😭😭😭”

Instagram user @niqueatnite_ wrote, “Doing too much for attention”

Another Instagram user @meme_mykings wrote, “Tylil wanna be Rakai so bad….”

While Instagram user @nene.comm wrote, “😂😂😂”

The Clover House Crew Continues To Go Viral

The viral moment is just the latest in a string of antics from the Clover House, where Rakai and Tylil live alongside fellow members Reggie, Ray, Punga and BTB Dezz. Recently, the group also sparked conversation online after Tylil posted a Snapchat video showing a T-shirt used as a tissue and left behind. The post led to speculation among fans about who was responsible. Rakai later addressed the situation during a livestream, admitting he was behind it. He explained that he searched throughout the house for tissue but was unable to find any so he resorted to using the shirt instead.

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Season 4 of Sullivan’s Crossing is already weathering the loss of Scott Patterson‘s fan-favorite character — but did the show just lose another main cast member?

In a clip posted to the show’s social media on Thursday, April 2, Lola (Amalia Williamson) is seen confiding in Maggie (Morgan Kohan) and Sydney (Lindura Sappong) about potentially leaving the area.

“Maybe losing my internship isn’t such a bad thing after all,” she shared in the sneak peek. “Now there’s nothing stopping me from visiting Jacob in Calgary.”

Lola admitted that the “summer fling” turned into something more, adding, “I didn’t realize how much I’d actually miss him. He invited me to collect samples with him in the Rockies — and I’ve never been outside of Nova Scotia before.”

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“We will miss you, Lola,” read the caption for the post, which also included the text, “Is this goodbye?”

Viewers — at least the ones in the U.S. — will have to wait until later this month to get more clarity on Williamson’s future on the show. While some social media users took to the comments to question if Lola would be temporarily absent amid Williamson’s pregnancy, others expressed frustration that they wouldn’t get an immediate answer about the character’s future on the hit series.

Sullivan’s Crossing originally returned March 22 on CTV. After airing in Canada, the show will follow up with April 20, 2026, on The CW and then on Netflix, presumably in the summer once the show wraps up on cable.

Before its premiere, Us Weekly broke the news in March that Patterson, 67, would not be reprising his role as Sully when season 4 returns.

“Season 3 of Sullivan’s Crossing ended with Sully leaving for Ireland, beginning a new chapter in his life. Season 4 picks up the next day, with Sully still overseas,” Sullivan’s Crossing executive producer and showrunner Roma Roth exclusively told Us. “While he isn’t physically present in this season, the character remains an important part of the world with the potential to be included in future seasons should that align with the ongoing creative.”

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In response, Patterson hinted at what caused his surprising departure, writing via Instagram, “The creative differences were becoming untenable and I just sadly realized that the show was not something that I could agree to continue.”

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Patterson clarified it wasn’t his choice to leave Sullivan’s Crossing.

“It’s unfortunate that it is now being implied that they moved on from me/Sully when the fact is the complete opposite, and those who sadly already have spoken out are also fully aware of this fact, and yet chose to say otherwise,” he continued. “I was not intending to make any statement but the fans of the books and the show deserve to know the truth as I have always been respectful of those who support this industry by watching and loving these characters we are so dang lucky and blessed to portray and bring to life.”

Seasons 1 through 3 of Sullivan’s Crossing are currently streaming on Netflix. Season 4 premieres on The CW April 20 at 8 p.m. ET

The Summer House universe is expanding with a new series starring Amanda Batula, Kyle Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard.

Us Weekly confirmed in 2025 that Bravo is planning to launch a spinoff of its popular reality show in 2026.

Titled In the City, the show will feature a few familiar faces from Summer House as they navigate life in the Big Apple instead of their unforgettable weekends in the Hamptons.

“In the city that never sleeps, a group of New Yorkers navigate the biggest transitions of their lives — marriage, parenthood, reinvention and the reality of growing up without growing apart,” In the City’s official logline reads. “Can they have it all, or will they need to choose between the lives they’ve built and the futures they never saw coming?”

After In the City reportedly wrapped filming for its inaugural season, news broke that Amanda was dating Summer House costar West Wilson following her separation from Kyle. Amanda and West, who previously dated Ciara Miller, confirmed their relationship in March 2026.

Keep reading to learn more about Bravo’s new series:

Who Will Star in Bravo’s ‘In the City’? 

On November 13, 2025, Bravo confirmed Amanda Batula, Kyle Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard are three cast members who will absolutely appear in the new series.

Kyle and Lindsay helped launch Summer House when it premiered in 2017. Amanda made guest appearances on season 1 before becoming Kyle’s official girlfriend. Viewers later watched the pair get engaged in season 3 and married in season 6.

Bravo said the remainder of the ensemble cast will be announced at a later date.

What Has Lindsay Hubbard Been Up to? 

So much has changed in Lindsay Hubbard’s life since fans met her in season 1 of Summer House. In December 2024, the Bravo star gave birth to a baby girl named Gemma Britt with partner Turner Kufe.

During the Summer House season 9 reunion in June 2025, Lindsay confirmed she put her romantic relationship with Turner on pause.

“We are just focused on being the best parents we can be to Gemma,” she told Bravo exec Andy Cohen. “We are coparents.”

What Have Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula Been Up to? 

In September 2025, Kyle Cooke celebrated his four-year wedding anniversary to Amanda Batula with dinner at Chelsea Living Room in New York City.

Two months later, a report surfaced that the pair were living separately, but a source close to the couple told Us in November 2025 that was not the case.

“They are going through a challenging time,” the insider said, adding that despite any struggles, they are “both committed to making the relationship work.”

Kyle and Amanda announced in January 2026 that they had separated. As of March 2026, they are not divorced, but are no longer living together.

Outside of their relationship, Kyle has been expanding his beverage line, Loverboy, and DJing across the country. As for Amanda, she has her own swimwear line and has equity in Loverboy after being the creative director.

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Who Is Producing ‘In the City’? 

Bravo confirmed that In the City will be produced by Truly Original, the same production company behind Summer House, The Real Housewives of Atlanta and The Real Housewives of Potomac.

When Will ‘In the City’ Premiere?

Although it’s unclear when In the City will begin on Bravo, it will likely premiere after the season 10 of Summer House finale in 2026.

What Has Amanda Batula Said About the Show?

“People are going to be so disappointed when they see us laughing together,” Amanda Batula said of her and estranged husband Kyle Cooke’s dynamic during a March 2026 episode of the “Trading Secrets” podcast. “There’s an immense amount of love between us.”

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Amanda noted that even with her split from Kyle, she has no plans to stop working on reality TV — including In the City.

“It’s going to be a whole different concept where it’s more about couples and that next phase in life. You’re seeing different couples at different phases too,” Amanda teased of the spinoff. “It’s not the partying in the Hamptons that you’re used to. It’s a lot more relationship-based.”

Will Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s Relationship Be Featured on ‘In The City’?

While Amanda Batula is starring on the spinoff, it is unclear if her relationship with West Wilson will be on the show. Filming for In The City reportedly wrapped ahead of the couple’s relationship reveal in March 2026.

Based on the bestselling book by Andy Weir, the Ryan Gosling-led sci-fi flick Project Hail Mary has been the dominant force on the box office charts for two weekends in a row. Boasting over $300 million in global revenue despite still being in the early stages of its theatrical run, Project Hail Mary is already the year’s biggest box office winner. However, another sci-fi film is about to challenge for the throne as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie makes its long-awaited theatrical debut this weekend. If neither is to your taste or you’d just rather stay at home, here’s a look at three movies you should stream this weekend on Netflix.

For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Netflix.

Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.

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‘American Gangster’ (2007)

Rotten Tomatoes: 81% | IMDb: 7.8/10

As the first days of April arrive, this weekend brings with it a smorgasbord of new and returning titles to the Netflix catalog. Among them is American Gangster, a 2007 docudrama starring Denzel Washington as the titular gangster, Frank Lucas. As he rises through the ranks of the 1960s drug trade, Lucas quickly comes under the radar of Newark Detective Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe).

A gangster biopic as fascinating as it is gripping, Washington and Crowe are at their very best in this gem of a thriller. Directed and produced by Ridley Scott and written by Steven Zaillian, the film earned a pair of Academy Award nominations, including a nomination for Ruby Dee in the Best Supporting Actress category. The film also features performances from Cuba Gooding Jr., Josh Brolin, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

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‘Mission: Impossible’ (1996)

Rotten Tomatoes: 67% | IMDb: 7.2/10

If you’re looking for tense thrills this weekend, then you simply can’t go wrong with the movie that kicked off one of the best modern franchises. Released in 1996, Mission: Impossible was a global audience’s introduction to Tom Cruise‘s Ethan Hunt, as, whilst under suspicion of disloyalty, he fights to clear his name by discovering who the real traitor is.

A pulse-racing classic that has only got better with age, Mission: Impossible might not be the best in the franchise, but as the first, it deserves even more credit. Directed by Brian De Palma, the movie is best known for Cruise’s lead performance, but it also features a stellar ensemble, including Jon Voight as Jim Phelps, Emmanuelle Béart as Claire Phelps, Jean Reno as Franz Krieger, Ving Rhames as Luther Stickell, Kristin Scott Thomas as Sarah Davies, Vanessa Redgrave as Max, and Henry Czerny as Eugene Kittridge.

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‘Atonement’ (2007)

Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 7.8/10

Another new arrival to the Netflix catalog at the start of this month,Joe Wright‘s visuallystunningAtonement, adapted from Ian McEwan‘s 2001 novel, follows a 13-year-old girl’s (Saoirse Ronan) false accusation of her older sister’s lover and the many lives that are altered forever as a consequence.

One of the finest period dramas you can find on Netflix right now, Atonement is as narratively indulgent as it is a treat for the eyes. Featuring many great performances from some of the finest British actors, it is a young Ronan who steals the show in a turn that would earn her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, making her the seventh youngest ever to do so.

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September 7, 2007

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Ian McEwan, Christopher Hampton

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Authorities in Pennsylvania have decimated a drug trafficking ring they claim was being run out of a storefront set up to look like a coffee shop.

On Friday, March 27, Operation Cocaine and Coffee led to the arrests of 17 individuals and the seizure of crack cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana, ecstasy pills, cash, 27 firearms, four pounds of pure cocaine and 130 pounds of marijuana.

According to investigators, the Cumberland Coffee and Snacks in North Philadelphia was a faux business that acted as a cover for a street-level drug ring. The exact address was not provided by authorities.

Several longtime, “senior figures” in the Philadelphia criminal world were part of the operation, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Sunday, March 29.

The Pennsylvania State Police, Philadelphia Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies were involved in the takedown of “the Louis Alexander Drug Trafficking Organization.”

Alexander, 56, was identified as the drug ring’s leader and his bail has been set at a whopping $750,000.

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The 17 defendants “face a variety of charges, including felony counts of corrupt organizations, possession with intent to deliver, and illegal possession of firearms,” according to a press release on the operation. “Many are incarcerated following arraignments.”

Also charged were Carl Gates, Kendal Wilson, Gloria Alexander, Isaiah Washington-Trotty, Tyrone Scott, Marcus Clark, Isaiah Gallashaw, Cedric Carter, Paul Johnson, Eric Crawford, Corey Smith, Steven Birton, Tammika Billups, Domanick Pope, Calvin Gambrell, and Philip Smith.

The statement said that 16 of the codefendants were busted in 30 locations during the execution of search warrants, including in neighboring New Jersey. Police said the last suspect turned themselves in but failed to specify who that was.

“Today marks a new day for North Philadelphians who were, for far too long, exposed to a group of criminals who did not hesitate to carry firearms to protect their lucrative trade — distributing poisons,” Sunday said. “For years, with our partners, we assembled cases against each and every charged defendant so when we took action, it would be the end of this criminal enterprise.”

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Authorities said the drug peddling posse plagued the community with “absolute harm” for more than a decade and is believed to have ties to violent crime.

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Some of the defendants are in their 50s, 60s and 70s, Sunday noted.

Authorities said the group had been a blight on the community for more than a decade.

“The criminal organization has remained like weeds as families and homeowners have moved in and out of residences in the area,” Sunday said.