On April 14, at Lake D’Arbonne in Farmerville, Louisiana, a disturbing incident occurred that shook the world. Christopher Gilbert, an aspiring medical student, was pushed into the lake by friends and acquaintances.

Acquaintances were aware of Christopher’s inability to swim. A video that surfaced on social media showed Christopher struggling in the water and experiencing a near-death scenario.

The New York Post reported that the group of people who forced Christopher into the water reportedly did nothing and stood idle while watching him struggle in the water.

Subsequently, one person entered the water after about ten minutes and pulled Gilbert out of the water, however he was transferred.

When Yolanda George, Gilbert’s mother, discovered her son’s ordeal, she was devastated. Yolanda revealed that her son wanted to become a doctor.

After the incident, Gilbert required life support equipment such as a ventilator and an ECMO machine for 72 hours. Yet he remained severely ill despite attempts to resuscitate him.

Outcomes of the Investigation 

In the initial investigation by law enforcement, it was found that the people involved in this incident tried to minimize the seriousness of this incident and called it “horseplay.”

Additionally, they informed the victim’s family that Gilbert fell into the lake by mistake. Later, a white lady admitted that she had pushed Gilbert forcefully into the lake.

Gilbert’s pals stated that Gilbert did not know how to swim. However, his family did not believe this statement.

Further investigations into this matter continue, anticipating that justice will be served to Gilbert. Moreover, more steps should also be taken to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.

Currently, Gilbert’s recuperation and the aid provided to him have garnered maximum attention. As per News18, the 26-year-old suffered brain damage to his left brain and is currently fighting for his life.

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Citizens of Alaska are going to receive an important stimulus check which will alleviate to a large extent their financial woes.

The $1300 Stimulus Check May program is a courtesy by the state’s Permanent Fund Dividend. It will be a great support for the residents of Alaska in their difficult times.

The Alaskan support program has been rolled out to reduce the financial difficulties of the people of Alaska who are finding it difficult to meet their basic expenses. The $1,300 stimulus check which will be rolled out in May 2024 is open for all Alaska permanent residents who do not have any recent criminal records and meet the eligibility requirements.

The stimulus checks are aimed to improve the quality of life of residents of the state of Alaska by affording financial security and enabling them to get essential support when they need it most. The eligible candidates are advised to visit the official website of the Alaska Revenue Department to get to know about the latest updates.

Alaska $1300 Stimulus Check May 2024

$1300 Stimulus Check May 2024 is a gift from the Alaska Revenue Department to enable the eligible residents of Alaska to get vital and much needed support during the time of financial crisis. The project is especially beneficial for persons who are finding it difficult to pay for their bills and facing a financial emergency. The stimulus will serve as a timely infusion of funds that will reduce their burdens.

Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend 2024

$1300 Stimulus Check May 2024 Latest Update

The Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) website has stated that eligible Alaskans can hope to get their next stimulus payments on 16th May 2024. The program is a part of the financial support initiative launched for the state of Alaska by the Government of America and the funds are channeled via the Permanent Fund Dividend program, which is managed by the Alaska Department of Revenue.

Citizens can check their eligibility status on the official website from 8^th May 2024 and in case their claim is marked as “eligible-not-paid,” they can expect to get the money directly into their Bank accounts on the specified dates. Citizens are encouraged to visit the Permanent Fund Dividend’s official website for more information and updates.

Also Read: New Hampshire Is Raising Legal Age Of Marriage To 18 Without Exceptions

The New Hampshire House has passed a bill to raise the minimum age for marriage from the present 16 years to 18 years without any exceptions. The bill, which has been designated as SB 359, will now be sent to the Governor for his signature.

If approved by the Governor, New Hampshire will become the 12th state to have a law that bans marriage under the age of 18 with no exceptions.

New Hampshire To Raise Minimum Marriage Age to 18

The New Hampshire House voted 192-174 to pass the bill SB 359 on Thursday, raising the legal age for marriage from 16 years to 18 years. The bill has a long and eventful history and has been sent to Gov. Chris Sununu for approval.

Bill 359 clearly states that

“no person below the age of 18 years shall be capable of contracting a valid marriage, and all marriages contracted by such persons shall be null and void.”

Presently, the legal age for marriage is 16 years.

The bill will also nullify the current legal options for minors to marry.

The current laws, RSA 457:6, permit parents and guardians of persons between 16 and 18 to approach a family court to grant permission for the marriage.

The petition also requires the involvement of the Division for Children, Youth, and Families and allows the court to interview with each minor getting married without their parents present. SB 359 would eliminate this process.

If the law is signed by the governor, it will make New Hampshire one of 12 states that have banned marriage under 18 with no exceptions. The other states which have such a law in place include Washington, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and New York.

Maine permits marriage for 16- and 17-year-olds with written consent from their parents, legal guardians, or custodians. However, this will become nullified in New Hampshire if SB 359 becomes law.

The bill was advocated for years by Rep. Cassandra Levesque, a Barrington Democrat. In 2018, the idea of raising the marriage age to 18 years from the then stipulated 14 years was first proposed by Levesque, then 19 and not yet a state representative. However, the House and Senate Republicans agreed to pass a bill to raise it to 16 instead. Levesque won her first election to the House and continued to advocate raising the marriage age to 18 years.

Levesque argued that raising the marriage age will prevent situations that can be exploited by others.

Levesque, in the House Calendar introducing SB 359, said,

“The committee found that this bill is important to be in law because we know that age of majority does not amount to maturity, and that there is a greater risk of human trafficking and domestic violence without these protections.”

However, the bill was opposed by Republican lawmakers. Rep. Margaret Drye, a Plainfield Republican, argued that the marriage was a beneficial option for those under 18 in certain circumstances like an unexpected pregnancy.

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