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‘Almost like torture’: Families of Robb Elementary School shooting victims react to release of additional videos
Read full article: ‘Almost like torture’: Families of Robb Elementary School shooting victims react to release of additional videosWatching the footage of the failures unfolding on May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary School is frustrating and infuriating for family members like Jesse Rizo.
Months after failing to turn over records, City of Uvalde releases additional videos from Robb Elementary shooting
Read full article: Months after failing to turn over records, City of Uvalde releases additional videos from Robb Elementary shootingMonths after failing to turn over all of the records tied to the response to the 2022 Robb Elementary massacre, the City of Uvalde has released additional videos.
Uvalde police sergeant who responded to Robb Elementary resigns after department places employee on leave
Read full article: Uvalde police sergeant who responded to Robb Elementary resigns after department places employee on leaveUvalde Police Sgt. Donald Page is no longer with the department, according to a report from the Uvalde Leader News.
Former Uvalde CISD police chief Pete Arredondo appears in court for first time since child endangerment charges
Read full article: Former Uvalde CISD police chief Pete Arredondo appears in court for first time since child endangerment chargesTwo former Uvalde CISD officers who have pleaded not guilty to charges of failing to protect kids during the Robb Elementary shooting are expected to appear in a Uvalde County courtroom Monday afternoon, according to court records.
‘A slap in the face’: Family of Robb Elementary victim frustrated by Border Patrol investigation report
Read full article: ‘A slap in the face’: Family of Robb Elementary victim frustrated by Border Patrol investigation reportThe family member of one of the 19 children and two teachers killed at Robb Elementary reacts to the release of a new report on Border Patrol's response to the massacre.
Uvalde community marks two years since Robb Elementary school shooting
Read full article: Uvalde community marks two years since Robb Elementary school shootingSeveral marked the two years since the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde by paying their respect to the victims and pushing for change.
Bell ringing, butterfly release among somber events honoring Robb Elementary School shooting victims on Friday
Read full article: Bell ringing, butterfly release among somber events honoring Robb Elementary School shooting victims on FridayTwo years after a deadly attack at a Uvalde elementary school that killed 19 students and two teachers, community members marked the somber date with prayer services, vigils and demonstrations.
‘A piece of who we are now’: Uvalde library preserves stories of healing, items donated after Robb shooting
Read full article: ‘A piece of who we are now’: Uvalde library preserves stories of healing, items donated after Robb shootingEl Progreso Memorial Library has partnered with Humanities Texas to organize and catalog hundreds of items donated after the shooting. They will also start an oral history program.
Uvalde 2 years later: Reports detailed ‘cascading failures,’ new school underway, leadership changes
Read full article: Uvalde 2 years later: Reports detailed ‘cascading failures,’ new school underway, leadership changesHere’s where things stand in Uvalde two years after the shooting at Robb Elementary School.
‘It still hurts’: Uvalde teacher reflects on survivor’s guilt and healing two years after shooting
Read full article: ‘It still hurts’: Uvalde teacher reflects on survivor’s guilt and healing two years after shootingFriday marks two years since the shooting at Robb Elementary School. That’s 700-plus days of grief and recovery — and each one is a painful reminder for Arnulfo Reyes.
Families of 19 Uvalde victims announce lawsuits against TxDPS officers and UCISD staff, settlement with city
Read full article: Families of 19 Uvalde victims announce lawsuits against TxDPS officers and UCISD staff, settlement with cityThe families of 19 victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting will hold a press conference on Wednesday, just days before the two-year mark.
Timeline of Uvalde massacre provides details about police response
Read full article: Timeline of Uvalde massacre provides details about police responseA report, published by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center in 2022 provides minute-to-minute details about the May 24 Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
2nd annual Lexi’s Legacy Run held on Robb Elementary victim’s birthday weekend
Read full article: 2nd annual Lexi’s Legacy Run held on Robb Elementary victim’s birthday weekendMany people near and far came together in Uvalde for a 5K race that honored the memory and legacy of Lexi Rubio, a victim of the Robb Elementary School tragedy.
2nd annual Lexi’s Legacy Run will take place on Robb Elementary victim’s birthday weekend this October
Read full article: 2nd annual Lexi’s Legacy Run will take place on Robb Elementary victim’s birthday weekend this OctoberA 5K honoring the memory and legacy of Lexi Rubio, a victim of the Robb Elementary School tragedy, will continue for the second year this fall.
Video shows US Rep Lauren Boebert throwing pin honoring Uvalde massacre victim in trash
Read full article: Video shows US Rep Lauren Boebert throwing pin honoring Uvalde massacre victim in trashU.S. Representative Lauren Boebert of Colorado is making headlines after throwing away a pin honoring Uvalde school shooting victim Maite Rodriguez.
Prayer vigils held on one year date of Uvalde school shooting to honor 21 victims
Read full article: Prayer vigils held on one year date of Uvalde school shooting to honor 21 victimsThe Uvalde community is coming together for two prayer vigils on Wednesday night to honor the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting one year after their deaths.
Watch KSAT’s coverage from Uvalde on May 24 to mark one year since Robb Elementary shooting
Read full article: Watch KSAT’s coverage from Uvalde on May 24 to mark one year since Robb Elementary shootingKSAT will be live in Uvalde on Wednesday, May 24 to mark one year since the tragedy at Robb Elementary School.
KSAT’s ‘One Year In: Uvalde’ honors victims of Robb Elementary shooting, highlights impact in community
Read full article: KSAT’s ‘One Year In: Uvalde’ honors victims of Robb Elementary shooting, highlights impact in communityIn our one-hour special, “One Year In: Uvalde,” KSAT looks at the past 12 months, the victims and survivors, and how their legacy spreads outside their local community.
Uvalde families celebrate small victory after bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles voted out of committee
Read full article: Uvalde families celebrate small victory after bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles voted out of committeeAs the families of Robb Elementary massacre victims pleaded for Texas lawmakers to advance gun reform in a last-minute push, the bill they had been advocating for finally moved forward.
Students in Uvalde protest gun violence on National School Walkout Day
Read full article: Students in Uvalde protest gun violence on National School Walkout DayStudents in Uvalde were allowed to walk out of class on Wednesday morning to join the thousands of people protesting gun violence in America.
Texas DPS won’t discipline any more officers for Uvalde shooting response
Read full article: Texas DPS won’t discipline any more officers for Uvalde shooting responseThe Texas Department of Public Safety has completed its internal investigation of how seven of its troopers responded to the Uvalde school shooting, and none will face additional discipline, the agency confirmed Thursday.
Former Uvalde CISD police chief explains decisions at Robb Elementary in newly released video
Read full article: Former Uvalde CISD police chief explains decisions at Robb Elementary in newly released videoNewly obtained video shows Pete Arredondo’s account of the shooting at Robb Elementary in his own words.
DPS preparing to fire high-ranking Texas Ranger after Uvalde school shooting response, CNN reports
Read full article: DPS preparing to fire high-ranking Texas Ranger after Uvalde school shooting response, CNN reportsThe Texas Department of Public Safety is preparing to fire a high-ranking Texas Ranger for his lack of action during the Robb Elementary School shooting response, according to a report from CNN.
Mother of Uvalde shooter arrested for allegedly threatening to kill man, Oklahoma City police say
Read full article: Mother of Uvalde shooter arrested for allegedly threatening to kill man, Oklahoma City police sayThe mother of the Robb Elementary School shooter was arrested in Oklahoma City after she allegedly threatened to kill a man, according to police.
State Sen. Gutierrez, Uvalde victim’s sister, pediatrician ask Congress for gun violence solutions: ‘When is enough, enough?’
Read full article: State Sen. Gutierrez, Uvalde victim’s sister, pediatrician ask Congress for gun violence solutions: ‘When is enough, enough?’Nearly seven months after the tragedy at Robb Elementary School, State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, the sister of a slain student and Uvalde’s only pediatrician relived the horrors of May 24 during a congressional hearing on gun violence.
Mother of Robb Elementary shooting victim Lexi Rubio graduates from St. Mary’s University
Read full article: Mother of Robb Elementary shooting victim Lexi Rubio graduates from St. Mary’s UniversityKimberly Rubio graduated from St. Mary’s University Saturday Magna Cum Laude with a 3.81 GPA and a Bachelor of Arts in History.
Reports: Uvalde County sheriff knew about Robb shooting call, diverted to other scene half-mile away
Read full article: Reports: Uvalde County sheriff knew about Robb shooting call, diverted to other scene half-mile awayUvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco knew about the calls for shots fired on campus the day of the Robb Elementary shooting in which 19 students and two teachers died on May 24 but diverted to a shooting reported less than a half-mile from the school, according to a CNN report.
Uvalde teacher Eva Mireles honored by Lizzo at People’s Choice Awards
Read full article: Uvalde teacher Eva Mireles honored by Lizzo at People’s Choice AwardsPop star Lizzo honored slain Uvalde teacher Eva Mireles during her acceptance speech for the People’s Champion Award at the People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday night.
‘She loved big’: Makenna Lee Elrod Seiler, 10, remembered for her big heart & love for animals
Read full article: ‘She loved big’: Makenna Lee Elrod Seiler, 10, remembered for her big heart & love for animalsHave you ever felt like you know someone just by looking at their picture? That’s the feeling you get when you see Makenna Lee Elrod Seiler, 10, in family photos.
Uvalde victim’s mom sues police, gunmaker in school massacre
Read full article: Uvalde victim’s mom sues police, gunmaker in school massacreThe mother of one of 19 children killed in the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has filed a federal lawsuit against police, the school district and the maker of the gun used in the massacre.
Audio shows DPS was aware children were trapped in Robb Elementary 30 minutes before classroom was breached, CNN reports
Read full article: Audio shows DPS was aware children were trapped in Robb Elementary 30 minutes before classroom was breached, CNN reportsNew audio obtained by CNN shows the Texas Department of Public Safety was made aware that children were trapped in Robb Elementary 30 minutes before the Border Patrol Tactical Unit finally breached the classroom and killed the shooter.
Acting Uvalde police chief on day of school shooting steps down from position in wake of scrutiny, city officials confirm
Read full article: Acting Uvalde police chief on day of school shooting steps down from position in wake of scrutiny, city officials confirmThe acting Uvalde police chief on the day of the Robb Elementary School shooting has retired, city officials told KSAT Thursday.
Uvalde City Council will discuss possible termination of interim police chief during executive session Saturday
Read full article: Uvalde City Council will discuss possible termination of interim police chief during executive session SaturdayThe Uvalde City Council will meet Saturday in an executive session to discuss the possible termination of the interim Uvalde police chief.
Uvalde mayor says interim police chief will be gone ‘by the end of the week’ following release of CNN report
Read full article: Uvalde mayor says interim police chief will be gone ‘by the end of the week’ following release of CNN reportThe mayor of Uvalde says the interim police chief who reportedly knew about victims at Robb Elementary School while responding to the massacre will be gone “by the end of the week,” if not earlier.
Audio shows interim Uvalde police chief knew about room ‘full of victims’ during Robb Elementary shooting, CNN reports
Read full article: Audio shows interim Uvalde police chief knew about room ‘full of victims’ during Robb Elementary shooting, CNN reportsThe interim Uvalde police chief knew there was a room “full of victims” at Robb Elementary School but failed to properly act, according to audio recordings obtained by CNN.
Doctor to review if Uvalde victims had survivable injuries
Read full article: Doctor to review if Uvalde victims had survivable injuriesA Texas doctor said Thursday he has been tasked to review the medical information surrounding the 21 victims killed in the Uvalde elementary school shooting “to determine if there was potential to save more lives had medical care been provided sooner.”.
DPS director refuses Uvalde families’ call for resignation but says shooting should’ve been stopped within minutes
Read full article: DPS director refuses Uvalde families’ call for resignation but says shooting should’ve been stopped within minutesThe head of the Department of Public Safety told the families of the Uvalde shooting victims that first responders were “wrong” in their delay to breach the classroom where a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers.
Head of Texas Rangers retires amid investigation into Uvalde massacre response
Read full article: Head of Texas Rangers retires amid investigation into Uvalde massacre responseThe head of the Texas Rangers will reportedly leave the agency amid an investigation into the Uvalde school shooting response.
Teen arrested after threatening shooting at Uvalde High School, authorities say
Read full article: Teen arrested after threatening shooting at Uvalde High School, authorities sayA 16-year-old has been arrested after threatening a shooting at Uvalde High School, according to district officials and Uvalde police.
‘We did it! And we are going home!’: Uvalde parent who protested at district office for 12 days celebrates
Read full article: ‘We did it! And we are going home!’: Uvalde parent who protested at district office for 12 days celebratesA group of parents and relatives of victims in the Robb elementary shooting who stood defiant outside district headquarters for 12 days, demanding action over officers’ response to the massacre, finally received the news they waited for.
Uvalde CISD suspends entire district police department; superintendent to retire
Read full article: Uvalde CISD suspends entire district police department; superintendent to retireAdministrators announced Friday that they have suspended “all activities of the Uvalde CISD Police Department for a period of time” amid criticism of their response to the May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School.
Lexi Rubio’s parents say ex-trooper fired by Uvalde CISD was working at their son’s campus
Read full article: Lexi Rubio’s parents say ex-trooper fired by Uvalde CISD was working at their son’s campusThe parents of Alexandra “Lexi” Rubio, a victim of the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde, said in an interview with ABC News on Thursday that a now-former officer and Texas Dept. of Public Safety trooper had been working at their son’s campus before she was fired by the school district.
Uvalde CISD hired former DPS trooper knowing she was under investigation, letter shows
Read full article: Uvalde CISD hired former DPS trooper knowing she was under investigation, letter showsNew documents released by the Texas Department of Public Safety reveal that Uvalde CISD police officials knew the officer they hired, who previously worked as a trooper and responded to the May 24 massacre, was under investigation.
State Sen. Gutierrez, Uvalde parents call for DPS director to resign after ex-trooper hired by district
Read full article: State Sen. Gutierrez, Uvalde parents call for DPS director to resign after ex-trooper hired by districtThe head of the state’s top law enforcement agency is being asked to resign after one of his troopers under investigation for her response to the May 24 shooting was later hired by the Uvalde CISD.
Uvalde CISD fires ex-DPS trooper who responded to massacre
Read full article: Uvalde CISD fires ex-DPS trooper who responded to massacreRelatives of the Uvalde school shooting victims staged a protest that may have fallen on deaf ears. It was meant for school administrators who never showed up to hear the message.
Uvalde parents protest after school district hires ex-DPS trooper under investigation for massacre response
Read full article: Uvalde parents protest after school district hires ex-DPS trooper under investigation for massacre responseParents and relatives of victims in the Robb Elementary School shooting are protesting on Thursday morning after the Uvalde CISD police force hired a former Texas Department of Public Safety trooper who was under investigation for her response to the attack.
Uvalde parents, supporters criticize state leaders for not calling special session on guns: ‘Don’t wait until it happens again’
Read full article: Uvalde parents, supporters criticize state leaders for not calling special session on guns: ‘Don’t wait until it happens again’Families of Robb Elementary School victims and survivors declared a “war against guns” and condemned the state’s top Republicans by name for protecting gun rights after yet another mass shooting.
Uvalde parents demand stricter gun laws ahead of Abbott, O’Rourke gubernatorial debate
Read full article: Uvalde parents demand stricter gun laws ahead of Abbott, O’Rourke gubernatorial debateBefore the gubernatorial debate between Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke in the Rio Grande Valley, the parents of Robb Elementary students stepped up to the microphone to voice their opinions on one of the state’s most divisive topics: gun control.
Parents of Uvalde victims remain outside district headquarters in day 2 of protest: ‘I’m not going anywhere’
Read full article: Parents of Uvalde victims remain outside district headquarters in day 2 of protest: ‘I’m not going anywhere’Parents of victims in the Robb Elementary School shooting remained defiant outside Uvalde CISD’s doors on Wednesday, marking day two of a protest of the superintendent and district officials.
U.S. House of Representatives hold hearing in Uvalde to discuss trauma of school shooting
Read full article: U.S. House of Representatives hold hearing in Uvalde to discuss trauma of school shootingThe U.S. House of Representatives Children’s Caucus will hold a hearing in Uvalde on Monday afternoon so parents and teachers can talk about the ongoing impact of the Robb Elementary School shooting.
Robb Elementary teacher injured in shooting says kids comforted her, but she won’t return to classroom this year
Read full article: Robb Elementary teacher injured in shooting says kids comforted her, but she won’t return to classroom this yearWhen Elsa Avila looks at the scar that runs down her torso, she can't help remember May 24, when a gunman stormed her fourth grade wing at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 children and two teachers and leaving her and others wounded.
Send your messages of hope to the Uvalde community ahead of the first day of school for UCISD
Read full article: Send your messages of hope to the Uvalde community ahead of the first day of school for UCISDThe first day of school is typically a time of excitement, nerves and maybe a little bit of anxiety for students, parents and teachers.
Families play audio of Uvalde shooting victims’ voices outside Abbott’s home during rally for gun reform
Read full article: Families play audio of Uvalde shooting victims’ voices outside Abbott’s home during rally for gun reformThe relatives spent Saturday urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to raise the minimum age to purchase an automatic rifle from 18 to 21 years old.
Uvalde shooting victims’ families call on Gov. Abbott to take action on gun safety
Read full article: Uvalde shooting victims’ families call on Gov. Abbott to take action on gun safetyIt’s been just over three months since a gunman ravaged inside of Robb Elementary School, claiming the lives of 19 students and two teachers and sending shockwaves through the Uvalde community.
‘She was very caring. She wanted to be a vet’: Family of Annabell Rodriguez,10, reflects on her life
Read full article: ‘She was very caring. She wanted to be a vet’: Family of Annabell Rodriguez,10, reflects on her lifeWhen Annabell Rodriguez’s family tells you the 10-year-old was loving, you believe them.
$27 billion class action lawsuit announced for Uvalde victims and survivors
Read full article: $27 billion class action lawsuit announced for Uvalde victims and survivorsA California-based civil rights attorney announced a massive $27 billion class action lawsuit on behalf of all of those who were impacted by the Robb Elementary shooting.
‘I feel really empty’: Annabell Rodriguez’s family speaks out nearly 3 months after Uvalde shooting
Read full article: ‘I feel really empty’: Annabell Rodriguez’s family speaks out nearly 3 months after Uvalde shootingAlmost three months after she was killed at Robb Elementary, Annabell Rodriguez's family says the pain still feels fresh.
‘I’m just not ready yet’: Sen. Gutierrez says he won’t move on from Uvalde tragedy until families get answers
Read full article: ‘I’m just not ready yet’: Sen. Gutierrez says he won’t move on from Uvalde tragedy until families get answersDespite having received multiple requests to move on and discuss more “feel-good” issues, Sen. Roland Gutierrez said he isn’t going to stop fighting for answers for Uvalde families.
Lytle ISD shows support for Uvalde volleyball players, coaches in first game since Robb tragedy
Read full article: Lytle ISD shows support for Uvalde volleyball players, coaches in first game since Robb tragedyNearly three months after the tragedy at Robb Elementary School, the Uvalde CISD girls volleyball team returned to the court and were met with unwavering support from their competitors.
More than 30 DPS officers will patrol Uvalde CISD campuses in new school year, Gov. Abbott says
Read full article: More than 30 DPS officers will patrol Uvalde CISD campuses in new school year, Gov. Abbott saysMore than 30 Department of Public Safety officers will patrol the campuses of Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District as students and teachers head back to class in the wake of the school shooting.
Uvalde residents call for 5 officers to be placed on leave, say inactions ‘directly resulted in further loss of life’
Read full article: Uvalde residents call for 5 officers to be placed on leave, say inactions ‘directly resulted in further loss of life’Families and supporters of the Robb Elementary School shooting victims called out five Uvalde officers to be placed on administrative leave as community members engaged in a heated discussion with the City Council on Tuesday.
Parents, community members demand more safety measures from Uvalde CISD during hours-long board meeting
Read full article: Parents, community members demand more safety measures from Uvalde CISD during hours-long board meetingAn hours-long open forum Uvalde CISD board meeting was met with criticism and demands from members of the community.
WATCH LIVE: Uvalde CISD special school board meeting on Monday will provide open forum for public
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Uvalde CISD special school board meeting on Monday will provide open forum for publicThe Uvalde CISD will hold a Special School Board Meeting on Monday night to allow members of the community to comment or ask questions about the upcoming school year.
Former Robb Elementary School principal accepts new position with Uvalde CISD
Read full article: Former Robb Elementary School principal accepts new position with Uvalde CISDUvalde CISD announced that Robb Elementary School Principal Mandy Gutierrez will be shifting positions, changing her title to Assistant Director of Special Education.
Uvalde County district attorney testifies during hearing over release of Robb Elementary shooting records
Read full article: Uvalde County district attorney testifies during hearing over release of Robb Elementary shooting recordsUvalde County District Attorney Christina Busbee testified to a Travis County judge on Thursday morning to explain why she wants details of the Robb Elementary School shooting investigation to remain private.
‘He loved everybody’: Rojelio Torres, 10, remembered for being kind and loving video games
Read full article: ‘He loved everybody’: Rojelio Torres, 10, remembered for being kind and loving video gamesFrom his love of people, hot Takis and Pokemon cards, those closest to Rojelio Torres, 10, said he was vibrant and always willing to help someone in need.
From his ‘funny faces’ to being a ‘problem solver: Uzi Garcia’s uncle remembers 10-year-old
Read full article: From his ‘funny faces’ to being a ‘problem solver: Uzi Garcia’s uncle remembers 10-year-oldThere was something about his eyes. They smiled when he was happy. Uziyah Garcia, 10, who was known to his family as “Uzi,” had a great sense of humor.
Uvalde Together We Rise Fund: Where’s the money?
Read full article: Uvalde Together We Rise Fund: Where’s the money?It's been over two months since the Robb Elementary shooting, yet families who were affected still have not received the millions of dollars in donations. KSAT 12 is diving deeper into where that money is.
‘She is our hero’: 10-year-old Robb Elementary shooting victim released from San Antonio hospital
Read full article: ‘She is our hero’: 10-year-old Robb Elementary shooting victim released from San Antonio hospitalA 10-year-old girl who survived the unthinkable when a gunman opened fire inside of Robb Elementary School just over two months ago has been released from University Hospital in San Antonio.
Robb Elementary School principal fully reinstated after being placed on administrative leave
Read full article: Robb Elementary School principal fully reinstated after being placed on administrative leave“I want to keep my job," Robb Elementary School Principal Mandy Gutierrez told members of the House Investigative Committee.
Uvalde City Council to vote on resolution on assault rifles; would join UCISD, county leaders in plea to Gov. Abbott
Read full article: Uvalde City Council to vote on resolution on assault rifles; would join UCISD, county leaders in plea to Gov. AbbottUvalde City Council members are expected to vote Tuesday on a resolution urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session of the legislature to consider raising the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic assault rifles.
Families of Uvalde victims walk out of school board meeting
Read full article: Families of Uvalde victims walk out of school board meetingResolutions passed by the Uvalde CISD school board on Monday night took a backseat after families of Robb Elementary School shooting victims stood and left the auditorium together.
Robb Elementary School principal on administrative leave following Uvalde school shooting
Read full article: Robb Elementary School principal on administrative leave following Uvalde school shootingThe principal of Robb Elementary School has been placed on administrative leave, her attorney confirmed to CNN.
Uvalde CISD to consider new elementary school, resolution calling for special session on assault rifles during meeting Monday
Read full article: Uvalde CISD to consider new elementary school, resolution calling for special session on assault rifles during meeting MondayThe school board is expected to consider the development of a new elementary school, approve an updated 2022-2023 calendar and vote on a resolution to be forwarded to Gov. Greg Abbott asking him to call a special legislative session to consider raising the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic assault rifles from 18 to 21.
San Antonio agencies in Uvalde providing needed emotional, mental support
Read full article: San Antonio agencies in Uvalde providing needed emotional, mental supportThey’ve been in Uvalde since it happened -- a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, which left the small town torn apart by grief, anger, uncertainty and suspicion.