Jason Roberts
Coverage of Jason Roberts in the Nexus archive.
- Milford horse owner denies neglect allegations after 38 horses seized
Oakland County Animal Control seized 38 horses from the High Vibe Trail Rides and the owner's home in Milford after receiving complaints of neglect. The horse's owner, Lucie Ptazsnik, and her boyfriend, Jason Roberts, denied the allegations, claiming animal control made a mistake and the accusations were part of a personal vendetta. Animal control supervisor Patrick Fanning stated that the seizure was based on observations during their field evaluation, following an investigation started weeks prior.
- Boy who went viral by going on mother’s Facebook to plea for bone cancer drug dies at 15
Will Roberts, a 15-year-old Alabama teen with stage 4 bone cancer who went viral for pleading on his mother’s Facebook for a treatment, died in San Diego after his cancer progressed to the brain. His family stated they decided to stop his suffering, and he passed away surrounded by loved ones.
- Boy who went viral by going on mother’s Facebook to plea for bone cancer drug dies at 15
Will Roberts, a 15-year-old from Alabama with stage 4 bone cancer, died in San Diego after his cancer progressed to the brain. He gained national attention in April for posting a plea on his mother’s Facebook page seeking a cancer drug, which led to connections with a treatment facility in Santa Monica and outreach from lawmakers and Dr. Oz.
- Trump faces looming deadline to sign popular bipartisan housing package
President Donald Trump must decide by July 11 whether to sign a bipartisan housing bill that would lower costs by expanding construction. If he does not act, the bill will automatically become law due to a constitutional provision, as Congress is not adjourned during the July Fourth recess. Trump is withholding signature to pressure the Senate on an unrelated election security measure.
- Trump faces looming deadline to sign popular bipartisan housing package
President Donald Trump must decide by 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 11, whether to sign a bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs by increasing supply. If he does not sign, the bill will automatically become law due to a constitutional provision, as Congress is not adjourned during the July Fourth recess. Trump has stated he will withhold signature to pressure the Senate on an unrelated election security measure.