A former teacher at an all-girls boarding school in Massachusetts has been charged after he was accused of raping two of his students.

Matthew Rutledge was indicted by a grand jury after two of his former Miss Hall’s School students, Hilary Simon and Melissa Fares, testified against him.

Rutledge, 64, was charged nearly two years after Simon, 39, and Fares, 33, first came forward with sexual abuse allegations against him, according to NBC News.

At the time the victims first came forward, the DA’s office declined to charge Rutledge with a crime because the accusers were 16 when the alleged incidents took place. The age of consent in Massachusetts is 16, while the state law does not criminalize sexual relations between teachers and students regardless of how old those involved are.

“They have waited far too long for justice and, while I recognize our office took time to develop a path forward, I hope it is evident that I remained committed to holding the Defendant accountable for his crimes,” Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said in a statement on Tuesday, March 24, per the outlet.

Additionally, the DA’s office said they are in the process of sending Rutledge a formal summons. Once that is complete, he will be given an arraignment date by the Berkshire Superior Court.

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“We stand with the Survivors whose courage and determination played an indispensable role in this outcome, and we are grateful they will finally have the opportunity to seek justice in the criminal case against Matt Rutledge,” Miss Hall’s School said in a statement.

Chief operating officer at the DA’s office, Julia Sabourin, confirmed that Rutledge has been charged with two counts of rape against Fares and one count of rape against Simon.

It is not currently clear if Rutledge has entered a plea or retained legal representation in light of the charges.

Fares was allegedly abused by Rutledge from 2007 to 2010 and Simon was allegedly abused from 2001 to 2005. They were both students at the school during the time of the alleged abuse.

Both Fares and Simon testified before the grand jury on March 24, per NBC News.

“There were too many moments where it felt like it might not go anywhere,” Fares said, explaining she was relieved that Rutledge was charged. “So I held onto hope, but also protected myself from expecting it … That’s part of what makes this moment feel so significant.”

Simon also said that she feared Rutledge wouldn’t be held accountable for the alleged assaults.

“What I do know is that Melissa and I were clear from Day 1 that there was never any consent,” she said. “We never wavered on that. Not once. And I think that consistency, that refusal to let anyone reframe what happened to us, is part of what kept this case alive.”

Rutledge previously worked at Miss Hall’s School as a history teacher, coach, adviser and department chair.

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However, he resigned in April 2024 after Fares reported him to the school administration for allegedly sexually abusing and exploiting her.

Soon after, Simon came forward with her own accusations against Rutledge.

The local DA, the Pittsfield Police Department and the state Department of Children and Families then all launched investigations into the allegations against Rutledge.

Rumors about the allegations eventually made their way to social media, and Miss Hall’s School hired a law firm to investigate the claims.

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The report found that Rutledge had been reported for inappropriate behavior to school leadership multiple times over the years and determined that the school failed to act on the report, per NBC News. The report also found that Rutledge abused five girls over a 20-year span.

The DA’s office has not shared any additional details about the evidence in the case, though they said that the investigation into Rutledge and “any suspected criminal conduct of other staff members at Miss Hall’s School” remains ongoing.

Miss Hall’s School is a prestigious establishment with notable alumni that includes dancer Jean Erdman, Simon’s Rock founder Elizabeth Blodgett Hall, Countess Xenia Czernichev-Besobrasov, activist Elisabeth Gilman and actress Jane Lowry.

JoJo Siwa and her boyfriend, Chris Hughes, are putting their love on full display, with the reality star serving as the muse behind her latest song.  

The “Dance Moms” alum continues to seize every opportunity to share how she has found love in Hughes’ arms and just how happy she is.

Their bond appears so strong that Siwa is now even envisioning a lavish wedding, a decision that was never really a priority for her before.

JoJo Siwa Says New Song Was Inspired By Her Love Life

The bond between Siwa and Hughes appears deep enough to inspire music, as she revealed that her song “Serendipity” was drawn from her relationship.

The track, set for release on April 7, is fully credited to her boyfriend, and Siwa is not holding back her excitement. “The inspiration behind that is my very sweet love Christopher,” she gushed, adding that their relationship embodies the meaning of the word, which pushed her to write the song.

Siwa also shared insight into what keeps their relationship strong, explaining that it comes down to recognizing when something is truly right. “I think that when it’s meant to be, it is, and when it’s meant to be, it’ll be right,” she said sweetly to People Magazine.

JoJo Siwa Shares The Moment She Realized She Was Head Over Heels In Love 

The release of Siwa’s love-inspired song comes after she revealed the defining moment that confirmed her feelings for Hughes.

As The Blast reported, Siwa realized her emotions ran deeper than affection, recalling advice she once received from fellow artist Meghan Trainor: “You will know you love somebody when you love them so much you want to duplicate them and you want to pop a baby out that is made from them.”

Those words resonated with Siwa just months into her relationship, something she later shared with Trainor herself. “One of the first things that I said to her after I started dating Chris,” Siwa recalled. “I was like, ‘I get what you’re saying now.’ I love [Chris] so much. I need there to be a mini [Chris].’”

Her feelings were further solidified when Hughes sent her a childhood photo of himself, which she described as incredibly cute.

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JoJo Siwa Makes A U-Turn On Marriage

Music isn’t the only area Hughes is impacting in Siwa’s life. The singer’s love for her partner has grown so profoundly that she is now considering a grand wedding, marking a huge shift from her previous mindset.

“I’m happy. I’ve never wanted the future so bad. I’ve never, ever wanted the love that I have to just continue to grow,” Siwa said while describing her emotions.

She admitted that she had never been someone who “craved” a wedding. While marriage was not entirely off the table, the dancer had always imagined something simple, like going to Vegas or signing a “piece of paper” without the grandeur of a big ceremony.

However, her perspective has changed completely. “Now I’m like, ‘No, I want a ring, and I want my dad to walk me down the aisle, and I want a first dance, and I want butterflies,’” she explained, per The Blast.

Chris Hughes Reveals Siwa’s Playful NSFW Nickname

The couple’s openness about their relationship extends to their bedroom activities as well.

Hughes, a former “Love Island” star, revealed the unique nickname Siwa has given his private parts, The Blast reported. “She calls my balls Jimmy and Timmy,” he admitted, joking that she must enjoy rhyming.

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He added humorously that he was not entirely on board with the names, saying, “I don’t know about those names. I have names that I like. I’m still kind of undecided on them.”

JoJo Siwa Shuts Down Mockery At Her Concert

While Siwa has been vocal about her happiness in love, she has also addressed moments tied to her past insecurities.

As reported by The Blast, an incident occurred in October 2025 during one of her concerts. A fan, Anjali, wore a hoodie featuring a meme that mocked Siwa’s hairline, an image that had circulated online for years.

Although the fan claimed it was not intended to be hurtful, she was escorted out of the event.

Addressing the situation on stage, Siwa made her stance clear: “You’re not going to come to my concert and bring a hoodie making fun of me. No way! No way, man! Thank you for coming. I appreciate it! But we’ve only got room for infinity hearts in here, right? Not in my house, baby,” she said, earning cheers from the crowd.

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Two Taylors are better than one as Taylor Lautner found his perfect match in wife Taylor Dome.

The Twilight actor proposed in November 2021 after three years of dating. “Tay always told me she didn’t want anything big or elaborate; she preferred something intimate,” he told Vogue of the romantic milestone. “One night, she suggested I just do it in the kitchen over dinner and a glass of wine. So I ended up doing it in the kitchen, but I did it big in the kitchen.”

Laurtner and the registered nurse exchanged vows at Epoch Estate Winery in California exactly one year later.

The pair launched their own podcast dedicated to mental health awareness titled “The Squeeze” less than one year after their nuptials. While promoting the joint project on the Today show in May 2023, the duo explained how their families avoid confusion with their matching first names.

“We’ve kind of got boy Tay, girl Tay going on. And that was how they differentiate it,” Dome teased. “But now I’m always girl Tay, and he’s always boy Tay — even when we’re not together.”

In March 2026, the pair announced that they are expecting their first baby.

Scroll down for a glimpse of Lautner and Dome’s love story:

If your morning coffee or nightly glass of red wine has left your teeth looking a little bit less than bright and shiny white, you’re definitely not alone. Fortunately, Amazon shoppers have found an easy fix in Lumineux Teeth Whitening Strips. With over 36,000 five-star reviews, these effective strips deliver a whiter smile — minus the sensitivity that comes along with most teeth-whitening products. The best part? They’re on sale right now for 44% off!

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Influencer Courtney Parchman knows she “changed so much.”

Parchman, 30, took to Instagram on Thursday, March 26, to poke fun at her recent breast augmentation announcement. She reposted a tweet about her boob job, which she teased as a twin pregnancy reveal. “Courtney Parchman revealed the results of her boob job in the style of a pregnancy announcement,” the tweet read. Parchman then posted a hilarious zoomed-in selfie, which she captioned, “Yethhhh thir! I thur did!”

In her breast augmentation reveal, Parchman sat down with her camera and told fans she “knew” it had been a long time since she talked, noting there were “really big changes” she was going through behind the scenes.

“I’m ready to talk about it and address it head-on,” Parchman said, as emotional music played in the background. “I am a mother to two new girls,” she revealed, cutting the camera to a shot of her cradling her own chest. “They are twins!”

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“I love them. The girls are always looking absolutely amazing,” she added. “I’m very mindful of them. I only put them in the best,” she added over a clip of herself wearing a lace bra.

Parchman detailed the size she opted for and more, telling her followers that she got 175cc silicone implants and went under the muscle. “I’m just so excited that you guys finally get to meet them. I’ve been waiting and waiting. They’re absolutely perfect.” Parchman joked that she actually “would have gone bigger.” She noted, “But this feels like the best way.”

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“Finally addressing it and thank you for understanding ❤️,” she captioned the hilarious post. Her fans praised her reveal in the comments section.

“You’re so brave, thank you for being so transparent!!❤,” one wrote. A second added, “I’ve never been happier for someone I don’t know! 🥹.” A third follower commented, “Thank you for sharing your truth.”

A Bahamian police official has been charged with murder following his involvement in the fatal shooting of a Florida man, which he claimed was an act of self-defense.

Berneil Pinder has been charged with the murder of Cody Castillo, an employee of Pike Electric. Castillo was working on a major infrastructure project for Bahamas Power and Light at the time of his death.

Pinder, 51, appeared in court on Wednesday, March 25, before Acting Chief Magistrate Ancella Evans and he was formally charged, according to the Tallahassee Democrat.

Media outlets in the Bahamas reported that Pinder, who serves as superintendent for the Royal Bahamas Police Force, was denied bail. He was also reportedly ordered to return to court on July 23 for the presentation of a voluntary bill of indictment.

Pinder appeared in court just four days after Castillo was fatally shot outside of popular beach spot Da Plantation Bar and Grill.

The RBPF initially said in a news release that the altercation started inside the bar and grill, though the men eventually went outside. Police said that Castillo drove his truck toward Pinder “in a threatening manner,” and Pinder fired a single shot as he feared “for his life.” The single shot eventually led to Castillo’s death.

However, officials later obtained video footage of the incident that seemingly contradicted Pinder and the RBPF’s account of the incident.

Before Pinder was arrested, the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas issued a statement expressing the “deepest concern” about media reports that stated Pinder followed an unarmed Castillo to his vehicle before he fatally shot him.

“We urge the Government of The Bahamas to ensure the victim receives justice in this case without delay,” an embassy spokesperson said in the statement.

It is not currently clear if Castillo has entered a plea or retained legal representation following his arrest.

Following Castillo’s death, a loved one set up a GoFundMe page to help his wife, Makayla. The page explained that the couple was expecting their first child together in August.

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“Makayla is now facing the unimaginable: grieving her husband while preparing to bring their son into the world alone,” the post read. “She’s overwhelmed by the sudden loss, the weight of funeral expenses and the uncertainty of how she’ll manage living costs and care for her baby without Cody by her side. The pain and fear are real, and she needs help from anyone who can offer it.”

Bahamas Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said that authorities are taking the investigation seriously.

“I have asked for a full and transparent investigation, and where the evidence supports criminal charges, the law must move swiftly,” Davis said on Tuesday, March 24, per the Tallahassee Democrat. “The badge can never place anyone above the law.”

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Pitt Season 2 Episode 12.

Much of the drama on The Pitt Season 2 has revolved around the mental health status of Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (Noah Wyle). He was on the verge of a nervous breakdown for the entirety of Season 1, but it felt like he would be on the path to healing in Season 2. Instead, Robby is faring even worse — and it’s gotten so bad that some fans are even wondering if The Pitt would go so far as to kill off its lead character.

Robby isn’t the only one struggling, either. Charge nurse Dana Evans (Katherine LaNasa) arguably keeps the ER running, but what she’s experienced, not just during this shift but in Season 1, is starting to drag her down. In Season 2’s latest episode, “6:00 P.M.,” Dana finally raises her concerns about everything she’s been seeing from Robby over the last several hours, but Robby is quick to call her out in exchange. No two characters matter more to The Pitt, yet they’re the ones who may have finally reached their breaking point.

What Happens in ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Episode 12, “6:00 P.M.”?

Every doctor and nurse in the Pitt holds Dr. Robby in high regard as senior attending, and although they might notice him struggling, there’s nothing they can do to get through to him. Dr. Jack Abbot (Shawn Hatosy) has already expressed his concern for what his friend is going through, but the only other character who seems willing to call it like she sees it is Dana. Given her longtime friendship with Robby, it’s no surprise that these two are willing to broach more uncomfortable topics with each other.

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When Emma Nolan (Laëtitia Hollard) is attacked by a patient, Dana intervenes, drugging the assailant with a syringe she conveniently had in her pocket — only Robby suspects it wasn’t so convenient, and that Dana has been carrying that syringe around ever since being assaulted by a patient in Season 1. Robby’s role as attending also puts him in a tough spot where he has to consider the potential legal repercussions of Dana giving a patient a sedative that wasn’t originally prescribed.

The first time the two argue, Dana cuts the conversation short by walking away, but Robby isn’t willing to let the subject drop. He’s concerned that she’s not acting like herself today, which is exactly how she feels about him. Their conversation ends with Dana declaring, “It’s like you’re just tempting death ’cause you don’t give a shit anymore.” It’s a brutal truth that is made obvious from the first scene of Season 2, when Robby is shown riding his motorcycle to work without a helmet. Robby’s so far gone that when Dana calls him out, it doesn’t even phase him, whether because he’s lying to himself or simply no longer cares.

Robby and Dana Are Dealing With the Same Pain in ‘The Pitt’ Season 2

In the aftermath of The Pitt‘s latest patient attack, Dr. Frank Langdon (Patrick Ball) tells Dana she did what she had to, but the fear in her eyes speaks volumes; she’s scared that she may have messed up in a way she can never come back from. With how little attention he pays to his next patient, Robby is wondering the same.

The leaders of this hospital are having a hellish day on top of the trauma they already carry. Patients have died, the computers are down, and ICE agents have one of their own away in handcuffs. By the end of The Pitt‘s latest hour, Robby mentions not knowing whether he can leave the ER in its current state, but Dana boldly asserts that the hospital can survive without them, just as it did after Robby’s mentor passed.

As Dana storms off, Robby is stunned into silence. It’s a heartbreaking conversation to witness, but one that needed to happen. The Pitt‘s two best characters are teetering on the brink and could still fall over the edge by the end of this shift. Let’s just hope they’re both still strong enough to endure whatever comes next.

Latto has all her friends in their feels over her pregnancy announcement. Flo Milli is the latest to react to Big Mama’s BIG news, and her response has fans getting emotional.

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Flo Milli’s Reaction To Latto’s Pregnancy Has Fans In Their Feels

Recently, Flo Milli came through with the ultimate throwback photo showing love to Latto amid her pregnancy reveal. Flo dropped a photo of her and Latto posing together while she was pregnant in 2025. The ‘Never Lose Me’ rapper gave birth to a baby boy in April last year. In one pic Flo shared, Latto held her growing belly — now it’s flipped, with Flo holding Latto’s baby bump in a new pic she posted on X. Flo got emotional in her caption, saying she can’t wait for their babies to meet. “Who would’ve thought we would both become big mamas together cant wait for our babies to meet ! I love y’all @Latto.” The ladies linked up in Atlanta on March 25 to celebrate Big Mama’s new Paper magazine cover. Nene Leakes and Phaedra Parks were also in the building, with footage showing them posing alongside the soon-to-be mom. 

Fans Are Here For Flo Milli Sweet Message For Big Mama

After The Shade Room posted the pics of Latto and Flo, fans flooded the comment section with heart-eye emojis. Some said they love seeing the rap girls supporting each other, while others said they can’t wait to see their kids meet one day.

Instagram user @glamourgirlree wrote, “I just love the girlies loving on each other instead of hating soo cute 😍” 

Instagram user @sashasleigh wrote, “the fact that latto got the same hair style in both pics lol i love that! so cute.” 

While Instagram user @sashasleigh wrote, “Capricorn mommies 😍😍 literal goats!!” 

Another Instagram user @lavish.v_ wrote, “Latto having a girl. I can tell.” 

Instagram user @laceyy88 wrote, “congrats big mamaaaaa baby gonna be beautifulllll😍” 

Then instagram user @f4i1hhh wrote, “Yessss they hopefully can show their kids this one day 😍😍😍” 

Lastly, Instagram user @___lizzzieee wrote, “Awwwwww 😍” 

21 Savage Shows Love To Latto Amid Her Pregnancy Announcement

Flo Milli isn’t the only one showering Big Mama with love. 21 Savage had the internet shook when he gave the expecting rapper a shoutout on his Instagram Story. In the now-deleted post, he shared Latto’s Paper magazine cover alongside the message, “Big Mama Not The Little 1.” Fans have been working overtime trying to figure out if 21 is the father of Latto’s unborn child. So far, neither of them have confirmed, but folks have been speculating about their relationship for years. However, Latto seemingly sealed their status in 2025. When TMZ asked if she ever gets tired of hearing his name, she said, “Nope! My man, my man, my man.” 

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