Melissa McCarthy Shares Rare Photo of Her 18-Year-Old Daughter as She Goes to PromNew Foto - Melissa McCarthy Shares Rare Photo of Her 18-Year-Old Daughter as She Goes to Prom

Dia Dipasupil/Getty; Melissa McCarthy/Instagram Melissa McCarthy shared a photograph of her daughter, Vivian Falcone, 18, on her Instagram Stories on Friday, May 30 The actress, 54, gushed about her eldest daughter's "prom dreams" coming true as the teen posed in a blue and white gown McCarthy shares daughters Vivian and Georgette, 15, with her husband Ben Falcone Melissa McCarthyis a proud mama this prom season! On Friday, May 30, theGhostbustersactress, 54, shared a rare glimpse of her firstborn daughter, 18-year-old Vivian Falcone, as the high schooler headed off to the rite of passage event. "Thank you to @sherrihill @realkarahall @dandridesigns for making Viv's prom dreams come true," McCarthy wrote over a photo of Vivian shared on herInstagram Stories. Melissa McCarthy/Instagram The teen was snapped wearing a baby blue and white princess-style gown — the top portion was a strapless corset, while the bottom half was layered with ruffles. Vivian accessorized with a single, long necklace as she stood outdoors on a path with greenery behind her. She looked away from the camera, showing off her wavy, crimson-colored hair. McCarthy shares Vivian and daughter Georgette Falcone, 15, with herBridesmaidsco-star and husband,Ben Falcone, 51. The famous couple has been married since 2005. The prom photo comes after Vivian recently celebrated her 18th birthday on May 5. "Eighteen years ago this wonderful creature came into my life and taught me what true kindness and empathy and the importance of being really weird means. I'm so lucky to be your mama. You make the world better!!! Xoxooxoooxoxo," McCarthy captioned an Instagram photo of Vivian. Thepictureshowed a young Vivian smiling while standing on a sofa. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. McCarthy and Falcone's kids largely stay out of the spotlight. However, in May 2023, the teens and their dad walked the blue carpet forThe Little MermaidHollywood premiere to celebrate their momstarring as Ursulain the Disney live-action remake. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Ahead of the premiere, McCarthy talked toPEOPLEabout her children's presence online. "We keep track of it. I think it is still something to be really, really watched," McCarthy said. "I'm sure I don't do half as good a job as I should because I'm so bad with it." "We're always kind of reminding them, 'Keep this in perspective. This is not real,' " she added. "I keep saying this is smoke and mirrors and entertainment, which is fine. I've said, 'It's as if somebody takes a character I've played and assumes that's the real me.' But that's an ongoing fistfight that concerns me all the time." Read the original article onPeople

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Melissa McCarthy Shares Rare Photo of Her 18-Year-Old Daughter as She Goes to Prom

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What Ever Happened to the Cast of "The Real McCoys"?

ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty The Real McCoyswas a groundbreaking American sitcom on ABC that followed a group of West Virginians who relocated to a California farm to start a new life. With a blend of humor and heartfelt moments, the series became a staple of early TV comedy. It aired for six seasons, switching to CBS in its final year before concluding in 1963. The show stood out for its focus on generational dynamics and rural American values, earning strong ratings from viewers. Today, the show's cast members have taken different paths – some remained active in Hollywood, others stepped away, and a few became icons of their era. ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty (2) Walter Brennan played the patriarch of the McCoy family, the tough but lovable Grandpa Amos. Already an established actor before the show, Brennan was the first to win three Academy Awards for acting. He appeared in Westerns and family dramas throughout the 1960s and early '70s. He was married to Ruth Wells for over five decades, and the pair had three children together. Brennan passed away in 1974 at the age of 80, remembered as one of the most respected character actors in Hollywood. CBS via Getty; Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Richard Crenna played Luke, the level-headed grandson who always tried to hold the family together. After the show ended, he successfully transitioned to film and more serious television roles, including his iconic turn as Colonel Trautman in theRamboseries. In 1985, he won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or A Special for his work inThe Rape of Richard Beck. Crenna was married to Penni Sweeney, and they had three children. He passed away in 2003 at age 76. ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Taylor Hill/Getty Kathleen Nolan portrayed Kate McCoy, Luke's supportive and hardworking wife. After leaving the show, she remained active in television, appearing in series likeGunsmokeandThe Big Valley. Nolan was married to Richard Heckenkamp and had one son, actor Spencer Garrett. The pair ended up divorcing in 1965. In 1975, she became the first female president of the Screen Actors Guild. The 91-year-old now lives a relatively private life since stepping away from acting. ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Michael Winkelman played Little Luke, the youngest member of the McCoy family. Following the show, he made appearances onThe MunstersandThe Joey Bishop Show, but eventually left acting. He passed away in 1999 at the age of 53. ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Lydia Reed played Hassie, Luke and Kate's teenage daughter. AfterThe Real McCoys, she stepped away from acting entirely. She married Mario Travaglini in 1967 and reportedly had one child before choosing a private life away from the entertainment industry. The 80-year-old has made no public appearances in recent decades. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories CBS via Getty Tony Martinez portrayed Pepino, the McCoys' farmhand who often served as comic relief. In addition to acting, Martinez was an accomplished musician and had a long career in theater, including a notable role in the Broadway production ofMan of La Mancha. Martinez never married publicly and did not have known children. He died in 2002 at the age of 82. Read the original article onPeople

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A small plane crashes into the terrace of a house in Germany. 2 people are deadNew Foto - A small plane crashes into the terrace of a house in Germany. 2 people are dead

BERLIN (AP) — A small plane crashed into the terrace of a residential building in western Germany as it approached an airport on Saturday and two people were killed, police said. The crash happened around midday in Korschenbroich, near the city of Mönchengladbach and not far from the Dutch border. The plane hit the terrace of the building and a fire broke out, causing extensive damage to the house. Police said two people died and one of them was the plane's pilot, a 71-year-old woman, German news agency dpa reported. Investigators were working to identify the second victim. Of the three people registered as living in the building, two weren't there at the time of the crash and later checked in with police. The pilot had taken off from Alkersleben, near the eastern German city of Erfurt, on Saturday morning. She planned to land at the airport in Mönchengladbach, just under 4 kilometers (2 1/2 miles) from the crash site, but reported that she was having technical problems.

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A small plane crashes into the terrace of a house in Germany. 2 people are dead

A small plane crashes into the terrace of a house in Germany. 2 people are dead BERLIN (AP) — A small plane crashed into the terrace of a re...
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Takeaways from AP's report on how federal public health cuts are affecting communities across the USNew Foto - Takeaways from AP's report on how federal public health cuts are affecting communities across the US

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Americans are losing a vast array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy. State and local health departments responsible for invisible but critical work including inspecting restaurants, monitoring wastewater for harmful germs, responding to outbreaks and other tasks to protect both individuals and communities are being hollowed out. The Trump administration is cutting health spending on an unprecedented scale, experts say. It's pulled$11 billion of direct federal supportandeliminated 20,000 jobsat national health agencies that in part support local public health work. It's proposing billions more be slashed. Public health leaders said the cuts are reducing the entire system to a shadow of what it once was and threatening to undermine even routine work – even as the nation faces threats from diseaseslike measles, whooping cough and bird flu. The moves reflect a shift away from the very idea of public health: doing the work that no individual can do alone to safeguard the population as a whole. Here are some takeaways from The Associated Press examination of how federal cuts to public health are affecting communities and people across the United States. Disease prevention is unseen — and ignored Prevention work is low key. It's impossible to identify who was saved because, if it goes well, the person never knows when they've fended off a mortal threat with the invisible shield of public health. The health department in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, for example, has run a mobile clinic that it brings to high schools to ensure students are up-to-date on shots for diseases like measles and polio. Those shots help both the student and the wider community stay healthy — if enough people are vaccinated. U.S. health departments run programs to reduce suicides and drug overdoses, improve prenatal health and help people stop smoking. They educate people about health and test for and treat diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis. Some, including Mecklenburg, operate medical and dental clinics too. The work departments do is also cost effective, experts have found. For everydollar spent on childhood immunizations, the country is estimated to save $11; ontobacco cessation, $2-$3; onasthma control, $70. Chaos in Washington puts 'lives at risk' State and local health departments depend on federal money and support. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sends about 80 percent of its budget to states and local communities and helps those departments with its expertise and other resources. When the Trump administration pulled $11 billion from state and local health departments without warning in March, then laid off thousands of people at CDC a week later, public health leaders said the cuts delivered a serious blow to communities across the country. All eight employees dedicated to the mobile vaccine program in Mecklenburg were laid off. Nine disease intervention specialists in Columbus, Ohio, were let go as the department prepared to address a measles outbreak. Nashville had to end a program offering free flu and COVID tests. Meanwhile, tobacco hotlines, early intervention programs for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, and programs to prevent drowning are all being affected in states and communities because CDC teams were laid off. A spokesman for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said HHS is reorganizing what he said were "broken systems" and rejected "the implication that HHS has turned its back on urgent health threats." HHS justified the grant cancellations by saying the money was for COVID and the pandemic is over. But most of the cuts were in areas that are especially important given today's health threats, including epidemiology and laboratory capacity as well as immunizations. Connecticut's state health commissioner told a Democratic congressional hearing the current uncertainty "puts lives at risk." Public health funding is going bust — and about to get worse The new cuts are especially damaging because health departments are funded differently than other government agencies meant to protect the public: Funding pours in during emergencies and slows to a relative trickle when they subside. Public health leaders often cite the contrast with fire departments, which are kept ready at all times, not scrambling to find firefighters and fire trucks when houses are already burning. A temporary surge of money during the pandemic allowed some health departments to expand and strengthen programs. But by early this year, most of that money had disappeared, along with other COVID-era grants across the nation —some because they ended and some because the government rescinded them. Departments were again left brittle and vulnerable. In Chicago, one-time COVID grants made up 51% of the health department budget, and their ending will push staff numbers below pre-pandemic levels — slowing responses to outbreaks and forcing officials to scale back food safety, violence prevention and other programs. In Mecklenburg, the department lost 180 employees as COVID funds dried up. It also lost a wastewater monitoring partnership with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte that helped the county react quickly to changing COVID variants and could have also been used to detect new threats like bird flu. The cuts are not over. The Trump administration has proposed cutting billions more from CDC's budget, enough to cut the agency's spending in half. CDC sends about 80 percent of its budget to states and local communities Public health leaders warn the the relentless cuts to the system leave departments unable to respond to new pandemics and old diseases returning across the United States. ___ Ungar reported from Charlotte and Louisville, Kentucky, and Smith reported from Providence, Rhode Island. Associated Press reporters Mary Conlon in Washington and Kenya Hunter in Atlanta contributed to this report.

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"Duck Dynasty: The Revival" cast: See which Robertsons are returning from the original series

Bryan Tarnowski/A+E Duck Dynasty: The Revivalis a follow-up to the original A&E series and its spinoffs. The show has been greenlit for 20 one-hour episodes. Willie and Korie Robertson star alongside their adult children and grandchildren in this new chapter of family life. The Robertson family is heading back to the small screen, eight years afterDuck Dynastywrapped its 11-season run onA&E. The new series,Duck Dynasty: The Revival, brings together many original cast members, but one major figure is missing. Family patriarch Phil Robertson was not involved with the revival series, which premieres just days after hisdeath on May 25at age 79. His health had declined in recent years, and in 2024, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Son Willie Robertson paid tribute to him onInstagram, sharing several photos and recalling his father's final words to him: "You're my brother." The Revivalwill center on Willie and Korie Robertson as they navigate life with their adult children and grandchildren on the family's Louisiana homestead. And yes — fan favorites like Miss Kay andUncle Siare back to stir up some chaos, too. Ready to catch up with the Robertsons? Here's a guide to the returning cast members inDuck Dynasty: The Revival. Matthias Clamer/A+E Among the most recognizable faces returning to the world ofDuck Dynastyis Willie Robertson, the third son of Phil and Kay Robertson. A main cast member in the original series, Willie is stepping into an even bigger role this time around. Willie has stayed busy since the first show wrapped. He continued leading the family business as CEO of Duck Commander and even reopened Willie's Duck Diner in 2017 (it closed its doors again in early 2019). In 2021, he hit the stage as the Mallard onThe Masked Singerand launched a Facebook Watch talk show,At Home with the Robertsons, with his wife, Korie. The couple married in 1992 and share six children: John Luke, Sadie, Will, Rowdy, Bella, and Rebecca. Most recently, Willie published a book in 2024 titledGospeler: Turning Darkness Into Light One Conversation at a Time, chronicling his personal journey to find faith. As for their return to television, Willie and Koriesaid in a statement, "Going back on A&E feels a little like going back home. We're thankful for all who have followed along as our family has grown and expanded and can't wait to get cameras rolling again on all our new adventures, or perhaps misadventures." Matthias Clamer/A+E Willie's wife, Korie Robertson, is also back for the sequel series. Over the years, Korie has released several books, including the parenting guideStrong and Kind: Raising Kids of Character(2017). She often collaborates with other family members on her writing, including her mother-in-law, Kay Robertson. In 2023, Korie and Willie producedThe Blind, a film about Phil and Kay Robertson that also explores the former's infidelity, alcoholism, and faith journey. The movie struck a chord with audiences, earning $17 million during its four-week theatrical run. That same year, the couple also produced the faith-based musicalHis Storyin The Colony, Tex. Reflecting on the family's return to TV, Korie told theNew York Postthat things are much more relaxed this time around. When the original show premiered in 2012, "We were like 'we're going to be on television' and we got our nails done and put extensions in the hair, the makeup was perfect and all that," she said. But now? "We're kind of like, 'OK, the cameras are in our house.' We're so used to it. So we're walking out having our coffee, and the cameras are there." Art Streiber/A+E Miss Kay, the iconic matriarch of the Robertson family and wife of the late Phil, will return for theDuck Dynastyrevival. Together, she and Phil raised sons Alan, Jase, Willie, and Jep. Last year, Jay Stone, who's married to Phil and Kay's granddaughter Anna, shared an update on Miss Kay via theDuck Call Roompodcast. He revealed that she has moved in with them and is "doing good." He added, "She's surrounded by her family. There's people in and out constantly. So she's doing well and she's eating well." In recent years, Miss Kay has faced health challenges, some related to falls that resulted in broken bones and other injuries. Matthias Clamer/A+E Phil Robertson's brother, the ever-entertaining Uncle Si, is also set to return for theDuck Dynastyrevival. Since the original series wrapped, Si has fully embraced the spotlight. He starred in the short-lived A&E spinoffGoing Si-Ral(2016–2017) and made a guest appearance onLast Man Standing(2015). These days, Si keeps busy as a co-host of theDuck Call Roompodcast, alongside Justin Martin and John Godwin. He also enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Christine Raney, their two children, Trasa and Scott, and his eight grandchildren. However, Si has faced some serious health challenges in recent years. He was diagnosed with COPD and underwent lung surgery in September 2022. In January 2025, he gave fans a bit of a scare whenhe was hospitalized for a bad fall. Despite his health battles, Si was eager to return to TV. According to Korie, he was the one person who "didn't need any convincing" to step back in front of the cameras. "I think he's been ready since we wrapped the last season," she toldTV Insider. "Seriously, it's so much fun to get to spend time filming with him. He keeps us all laughing!" Matthias Clamer/A+E She's all grown up! WhenDuck Dynastyfirst hit screens, Willie and Korie's eldest daughter, Sadie Robertson, was just 15. Now nearly 28, she's a mom with a growing family of her own onDuck Dynasty: The Revival. She has become one of the most popular members of the Robertson family, wearing many hats: Best-selling author, podcast host, speaker, and occasional actress. Sadie competed onDancing With the Starsin 2014 during her tenure onDuck Dynasty. She was the runner-up on season 19, behindFresh Prince of Bel-AiractorAlfonso Ribeiro. She released several books, includingLive Original(2015), Live Fearless(2018),andLive on Purpose(2021).In 2016, she launched her Live Original brand, focused on faith, purpose, and authenticity. The author also wrote a YA novel,Life Just Got Real(2016), which was optioned for TV in 2021. Sadie launched her faith-focused podcastWHOA That's Goodin 2018, where she dives into topics like purpose, confidence, and spiritual growth. In 2019,she married Christian Huff. The couple has two daughters, Honey James and Haven Belle. In February 2025, theyannouncedthey're expecting baby number three. Matthias Clamer/A+E Willie and Korie's eldest son, John Luke, has come a long way since his teenage years onDuck Dynasty.Now a husband and father, he married Mary Kate McEacharn in 2015, and together they have three kids: John, Ella, and Wells. Since stepping away from the spotlight, John Luke has followed in the creative footsteps of his family. In 2016, he wroteYoung and Beardless: The Search for God, Purpose, and a Meaningful Life. John Luke currently serves as the camp director at Camp Ch-Yo-Ca in Calhoun, La. He's also ventured into business and created Kings Lane Coffee, a small-batch specialty coffee roasting company. Matthias Clamer/A+E Guess who's been promoted? Willie and Korie's son, Will "Willie Jr." Robertson! While he was a familiar face as a recurring cast member on the original series, Will and his wife, Abby Robertson (née Hammond), are now set to take on a main role in the upcoming revival. Since his time away from reality TV, Will has pursued his passion for music. He's a member of the bandLO Worship, whose songs provide the soundtrack for Sadie's Live Original brand. As for the revival series, Will shared his excitement onInstagramback in January: "WE ARE SO BACK!!!" he wrote. "We are beyond excited for what is to come with this new show! so grateful to be sharing the name and love of Jesus during this journey!! y'all stay tuned for more to come!!!" Matthias Clamer/A+E The youngest of the Robertson siblings, Bella is stepping into adulthood. Since graduating from Liberty University in 2024, she's building a life with her husband, Jacob Mayo, whom she married in 2021. Like many members of her family, Bella is also a writer. In September 2021, she releasedMy Greenhouse, a heartfelt collection of poems inspired by her first romance. As theDuck Dynastyrevival takes shape, Bella and Jacob are opening up about something deeply personal: their journey with infertility. In a recent interview withUs Weekly, Bella explained, "We share a story of infertility in the show, and that's something that we haven't really shared publicly that much, but that's something that others just don't know. When you just look at someone on social media, you can't know what anyone's going through." Although the couple initially hesitated to speak about such a personal topic, they ultimately felt compelled to share. "It felt right," Bella told the outlet. "This is just one of the ways that we are showing up and being our authentic selves on this new show." Matthias Clamer/A+E Rebecca Robertson Loflin, whom Willie and Korie began fostering in 2004, first came to the Robertson family as a foreign exchange student from Taiwan. While she only appeared in a few episodes ofDuck Dynasty,Rebecca is now stepping into the limelight. After the Robertsons took a step back from television, Rebecca moved to Los Angeles, where she explored her passion for fashion. She later returned home with a vision, working with Korie to launch the store Duck and Dressing in 2019. Driven by her love for motherhood and style, she also foundedMe & My, a boutique brand specializing in matching outfits for moms and their little ones. Rebecca married John Reed Loflin in 2016. They welcomed their son Zane in 2019, daughter Holland in 2021, andannouncedin November 2024 that they're expecting another baby boy. Duck Dynasty: The Revivalpremieres on A&E on Sunday, June 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Stream the next day on the A&E app. Sign up forEntertainment Weekly'sfree daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly

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“Duck Dynasty: The Revival” cast: See which Robertsons are returning from the original series

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Valerie Mahaffey, Emmy-Winning "Northern Exposure" Actress Also Known for Starring in "Young Sheldon" and "Big Sky", Dies at 71

Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Valerie Mahaffey died in Los Angeles on Friday, May 30, according to her husband, Joseph Kell, perVariety TheBig Skyactress was 71 and had been diagnosed with cancer She famously won the Outstanding Supporting Actress Emmy for her role in CBS'Northern Exposurein 1992 Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress known for her roles inNorthern ExposureandBig Sky, has died. She was 71. Mahaffey's husband, Joseph Kell, toldVarietythat she died on Friday, May 30, after being diagnosed with cancer. "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed," Kell said in a touching tribute, per the outlet. Mahaffey's publicist Jillian Roscoe also confirmed the news of her death toThe Hollywood Reporter. Sergei Bachlakov/ABC via Getty Mahaffey starred in several notable acting roles throughout her career, appearing on shows includingNorthern Exposure(1991—1994),Desperate Housewives(2006-2012),Young Sheldon(2017-2020), andDead to Me(2019-2022). She also starred in the moviesFrench Exit(2020) withMichelle Pfeiffer,Sully(2016), oppositeTom Hanks,Seabiscuit(2003) andJungle 2 Jungle(1997). Mahaffey was born in Indonesia to a Canadian mother and Texan father and raised there until the age of 11. She later moved to Nigeria and England before finally relocating with her family to Austin, Texas, where she graduated from high school and attended the University of Texas, perVarietyandTHR. Mahaffey got her break as an actress starring on New York City's Broadway in the late 1970s. She starred on Broadway six times in the playsDraculaandPlay Memory,directed by Harold Prince, perTHR. While appearing on Broadway, Mahaffey also starred in the NBC soapThe Doctors, in her Daytime Emmy-nominated role as Ashley Bennett from 1979 to 1980, perVariety. The late actress later won an Outstanding Supporting Actress Emmy in 1992 for her role as hypochondriac Eve in CBS'Northern Exposure. She starred on the show for five episodes over three seasons in the early 1990s, perTHR. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Mahaffey's most recent roles were in the Apple TV+ seriesEcho 3in 2022 and the filmThe 8th Day, released in March 2025, according toIMDB. The actress is survived by her husband Kell and their daughter Alice, perTHR. Mahaffey's representatives did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on May 31. Read the original article onPeople

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Valerie Mahaffey, Emmy-Winning “Northern Exposure” Actress Also Known for Starring in “Young Sheldon” and “Big Sky”, Dies at 71

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Emilie Kiser asks to 'grieve in private.' Why public records could be released anyway.New Foto - Emilie Kiser asks to 'grieve in private.' Why public records could be released anyway.

As Emilie Kisersues to prevent the release of recordsabout herson's death, an Arizona judge will weigh whether the influencer's right to privacy outweighs the public's right to access. Kiser's 3-year-old son Trigg died on May 18 after days earlier he was pulled from a backyard pool in Chandler, Arizona, police previously confirmed to USA TODAY. In a lawsuit filed in Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County on May 27, Kiser is pushing to keep records about what the lawsuit referred to as an accidental drowning, out of public view. Kiser's attorneys said in the filing that she and her family "desperately want to grieve in private, but sadly, the public will not let them," adding that her son's death "has become a media frenzy." However, the lawsuit is still slated to go through the court, and a judge could rule to release the records anyway. "It's going to vary from case to case — a ruling like this, it's in the judge's discretion," Craig Weiner, a partner atBlank Romelaw firm, told USA TODAY. Emilie Kiser lawsuitInfluencer sues to keep records about son Trigg's drowning death private Across the country, documents such as police reports and 911 calls are public record, meaning they must be accessible to the public. The general reason for this is to keep citizens aware of their government, according to theCornell Legal Information Institute. At the federal level, theFreedom of Information Actrequires government agencies to disclose information to the public. Each state, however, has its own laws in place around what kinds of records can be released. In some cases, like Kiser's, individuals can ask a court to seal records that would ordinarily be public. Kiser's lawsuit said more than 100 requests were filed with the City of Chandler and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office for access to public records related to Trigg's death. USA TODAY filed a request on May 15 — three days after the initial drowning call — with the City of Chandler for access to the police report. However, there are stipulations around the release of public records, and police often redact portions of these items. In Arizona, for example, officials can redact parts of video recordings to protect a victim's rights, according toArizona's legislature. In Arizona, a court can rule to keep public records private if the release could cause "substantial and irreparable private or public harm," according to theArizona Legislature. Kiser's lawsuit alleges that the records have been requested for "commercial purposes," rather than the purpose of monitoring the government. Arizona law does not consider requesting records for the purposes of news gathering to bea commercial purpose, according to Arizona Ombudsman Citizens' Aide. Influencer privacyEmilie Kiser's son Trigg's death shows how little privacy public figures get The fact that Kiser is an individual with a public persona could likely play into a judge's decision in this case, Weiner told USA TODAY. "The public has an interest in newsworthy events," Weiner said. "This is a high profile person. They are in the news. And what makes it even more, they put themselves out there." Because influencers publicize their lives for the purpose of monetization, Weiner said Kiser's career could be a factor. "I assume that this influencer monetizes their social media," Weiner said. "So to try to claim it that a news story is a commercial purpose, I don't see it." While everyone has a right to privacy, a judge may be more inclined to ensure that right to a private citizen over a public figure like an influencer, Weiner said. "The difference here is what they're sharing," Weiner said. "You can't turn around and say, 'this is affecting my privacy' when you posted a picture of your house and your kids." Still, Weiner said Kiser did the "right thing by going to the judge." "They're concerned that the publication of it will cause all types of stress, emotional distress to to the family, to the parents," Weiner said. The lawsuit says the release of the records would be a "profound invasion of privacy" and cause "irreparable harm" to Kiser's family. Kiser is "going through a parent's worst nightmare right now," the lawsuit said. "Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore," it said. "But every day is a battle." Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached atmelina.khan@usatoday.com. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Emilie Kiser lawsuit: Why public records could be released

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