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Woman accused of assaulting 4-month-old headed for possible trial

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A mother from Luzerne County is headed for possible trial on charges she assaulted and severely injured her 4-month-old son.

20-year-old Jazmine Clapper appeared via video in Luzerne County Central Court this morning to face numerous charges, including assault and child endangerment, in connection with the assault last November.

Investigators say it happened during an argument with the baby's father.

Many receiving scam texts claiming to be Pa. courts

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts is warning the public of a text message scam claiming to be the PA Courts and/or the United Judicial System website.

The courts say the scam involves a text message that says "records show that as of today, there is an outstanding traffic ticket," which must be paid via a scam URL.

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They say the texts go on to outline fictitious actions and penalties that will be taken if the ticket is not paid, including license and vehicle suspension.

Filmmakers highlight Lackawanna County boxing star

MADISON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local boxer is getting national recognition, and she's still in high school. She's also the subject of an upcoming documentary set to air on Amazon Prime.

28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape met with the rising star Wednesday evening to learn more about her boxing journey and beyond.

18-year-old Olivia Ford started her boxing career roughly four years ago.

What started as an escape from personal troubles quickly evolved into a passion, which so far has led her to seven national titles and aspirations for the Olympics.

Expert weighs in on why people lie about tragedy

(WBRE/WYOU) — Calvin Polachek's motive for telling such a lie is unclear at this time, but 28/22 news looked into what could potentially provoke this and other similar behavior.

28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli sat down with a local psychiatry physician's assistant on Wednesday, who provided insight.

The psychiatrist assistant 28/22 News spoke with talked about the behavior of Polachek and others.

She says these kinds of lies don't just happen overnight, and it may stem from a deeper sense of something missing inside.

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