Inside Edition for Monday, February 17, 2025

Police in LA are investigating what caused actress Anne Heche to speed through a neighborhood and crash her BMW Mini Cooper into a home turning it into a fireball. It was such a scary scene, witnesses tell our Jim Moret, they couldn't believe she was alive. And there are now over 7,500 reported cases of monkeypox in this country, but health officials believe the number is actually much higher - and panic over the skin condition continues. Inside Edition talks to a woman who says she was escorted off a plane when she was falsely thought to have the virus. She spoke with Steven Fabian. Plus, it's one year ago this month that Gabby Petito was murdered by her boyfriend Brian Laundrie. Today her parents are still fighting for justice. They now want to hold the police department whose officers pulled the couple over, responsible for Gabby's death. And she was one of the most beloved stars of all time - now one of Betty White's belongings can be yours. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Aug 202222min

A spectacular weather event in Washington DC...and it left two tourists dead after a lightning bolt hit just outside the White House. As Ann Mercogliano reports, the elderly man and his wife were killed as they were apparently seeking shelter under a tree in historic Lafayette Park. And two months ago monkeypox was virtually unheard of in this country. Now it's officially a public health emergency. While there are more than 7,100 diagnosed cases of monkeypox in the U.S. This woman isn't one of them. However, that hasn’t prevented others from cruelling mocking her on social media. Plus, a teacher was just convicted of having sex with a 13-year-old student. But instead of the 40 year sentence prosecutors requested, she was sentenced to just 60 days in jail. Critics say it has something to do with the teacher's looks. And advocates for now convicted basketball star Brittney Griner hope for a deal to get her out of a Russian prison. Her teammates and fans are making sure she's not forgotten. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Aug 202222min

A Texas jury began this day continuing deliberations on how much conspiracy theorist Alex Jones will be ordered to pay for defaming the parents of one of the children killed nearly 10 years ago in Sandy Hook. However, Jones’ ex-wife reached her verdict long ago. She's been battling him over child custody and other issues. In this exclusive interview with Steven Fabian...she makes it clear what she thinks of her ex. And Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison for bringing cannabis oil into Russia today. As Les Trent reports, the harsh verdict may now set the stage for a prisoner swap intended to bring Griner and at least one other imprisoned American back home. Plus, meet a real life hero...he's the 80-year-old shop owner who defended himself and his property when an armed gunman walked in. All the excitement triggered a heart attack…but now he's recovered - and he's talking to Jim Moret. And Never doubt the power of a mom on a mission. When a mom's daughter was hacked and became the victim of a revenge porn website, she got the embarrassing photo removed. But that was just the start. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Aug 202220min

Monkeypox continues to spread with 48 states now reporting case…and California becoming the latest to declare a state of emergency because of the virus. Monkeypox is spread through skin to skin contact ...and officials say there are just not enough vaccines available to protect those considered most at risk. As Les Trent reports, concern about the virus is sparking a wave of panic on social media. And new details about that mysterious death of the co-pilot whose plane made an emergency landing on one wheel. Did he jump from the plane or did he fall? Well, a new 911 call may finally clear up the mystery. Plus, if you were looking forward to the new Batgirl movie...forget about it. The movie has tested so poorly that the studio behind it calls it 'irredeemable.' Meaning no one will ever see what's now a very expensive mistake. And actress Jane Fonda has some advice for the rest of us. Don’t be afraid of aging. She says she now regrets getting a facelift. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Aug 202222min

It's a major blow against the terror group behind the attack on 9/11. We're learning more today about how al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was taken out in a covert raid on a safehouse in Kabul. Les Trent reports on the secret missile that was critical in the missions success. And he turned in his dad! Two weeks before the January 6th insurrection, he alerted the FBI about concerns he had about his father. And when his father was charged in connection with his actions that day, he was called to testify. Now, his dad's been given the harshest January 6th sentence yet. Steven Fabian spoke with the convicted man's family. Plus, the last will and testament of country star Naomi Judd is raising plenty of eyebrows among her fans. They're more than a bit surprised to learn Ms. Judd left nothing to her famous daughters Ashley and Wynonna. And Justin Bieber is back on stage after postponing his world tour because of facial paralysis. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Aug 202222min

Did he fall or did he jump? Plenty of questions are being asked about the death of a man who plummeted to Earth after the plane he and another pilot were in experienced a problem with the landing gear. As Jim Moret reports, before the plane could make an emergency landing, the co-pilot exited the plane without a parachute. And there's someone in Illinois who's very rich…and probably more than just a little bit nervous. Illinois is a state that permits winners to remain anonymous, so we may never know who won the big Mega Millions jackpot. And former President Trump has created an uproar over comments on Britney Griner. He's calling her spoiled for entering Russia with a vape pen with hashish cartridges. Plus, it was a day to remember for Dodger fans…and just about anyone who appreciates baseball. A guy who plays in the minor leagues gets a call from the LA Dodgers after midnight that they need him to play...and hours later, he saved the day. Les Trent spoke with his very proud family. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Aug 202222min

It took a while, but Will Smith has finally said he's sorry to Chris Rock for slapping him during last spring's Oscar telecast. Smith says he's deeply remorseful, but as for why he didn’t apologize to Rock sooner - like minutes later, when he won that Oscar, he says, "it's fuzzy." And negotiations continue over the possible release of WNBA star Britney Griner and American Paul Whelan…perhaps in a prisoner swap with a convicted Russian arms dealer. However, there is a third American in a Russian jail, you haven't heard much about. Now his family is speaking up to make sure he's not forgotten. Plus, it’s been six years since Beyonce released an album and according to her fans, she’s made up for lost time with last night’s new release. And being diagnosed with cancer is the beginning of a frightening and often lonely journey, filled with questions. One enterprising woman has found a way to make that journey a bit easier. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Juli 202221min

Words of gratitude from a mom who survived the terrible Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park, Illinois…and the gratitude is directed at the first responders and good Samaritan who sprang to action when her 8-year-old twin son, named Cooper, was grievously wounded. Speaking out for the first time, she says against all odds, they just wouldn't let him die. And President Biden has a full workload today following testing negative for Covid-19. And his return to the Oval Office comes as some doctors are warning that the new BA.5 variant is so contagious...it can reinfect people just four weeks after they recover from the virus. Plus, have you bought your Mega Millions ticket yet? Well, get in line…and chances are there will be a line because the jackpot for a single winner is now more than a billion dollars - the third largest in history. For a two dollar investment, a lot of folks are saying "what have you got to lose?" And a lot of married couples have a special routine…and for this husband and wife, it was a kiss goodbye before the workday begins. However, one day, the husband forgot. Megan Alexander tells us what happened next. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Juli 202220min