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33-year-old Elizabeth Anne Keys died on her birthday in Washington D.C. Plane Crash
Elizabeth Anne Keys, a 33-year-old attorney from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been identified as one of the victims of the tragic midair collision near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night.
Born in Cincinnati on January 29, 1992, Keys was a valedictorian graduate of Madeira High School in 2010.
She went on to Tufts University, where she graduated in 2014, having spent four years as a dedicated member of the varsity sailing team.
Her passion for law led her to earn a degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 2020.
Her mother described her as someone who lived a rich and fulfilling life, surrounded by cherished family and friends.
“Elizabeth was known for her warmth and generosity. She had an incredible sense of humor, a sharp wit that she appreciated in others, and a presence that made every gathering brighter,” her mother shared.
Reflecting on her loss, she added: “Words cannot express how deeply Elizabethโmy Bitsyโwill be missed. We are filled with unbearable sorrow and despair at our loss.”
Keys was among the 60 passengers and four crew members aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River while approaching Reagan National Airport.
Officials have confirmed that there were no survivors.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
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Suspended Dearborn Ford worker Thomas Sabula received more than $320K after Trump flips him off
DEARBORN, Mich. โ A suspended Ford Motor Company employee has become the focus of national attention after a confrontation with former President Donald Trump during a visit to a Dearborn assembly plant, prompting an outpouring of public support that has raised more than $324,000 for his family through an online fundraiser.
The worker, Thomas โTJโ Sabula, a 40-year-old United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 600 member, was placed on suspension pending an internal investigation following an exchange that occurred while Trump was touring the facility.
According to video later obtained and published by TMZ, an off-camera voice can be heard shouting โpedophile protectorโ at the former president, an apparent reference to the administrationโs handling of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
In the footage, Trump appears to mouth an expletive and make a hand gesture before walking away.
The Washington Post subsequently identified Sabula as the individual who made the remark.
In an interview with the newspaper, Sabula confirmed that he was suspended after the incident and said he believes the action amounts to political retaliation.
โAs far as calling him out, definitely no regrets whatsoever,โ Sabula told The Post. โBut I am concerned about my job. I believe Iโve been targeted for political retribution for embarrassing him in front of his friends.โ
Sabula, who describes himself as politically independent, said he has never voted for Trump, though he has supported Republican candidates in the past.
In the days following the incident, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to assist Sabula and his family during his suspension.
The campaign states that Sabula is โa father of two young children, a husband, and a proud UAW Local 600 line worker,โ and that the funds will be used to help cover household and living expenses โduring this time of uncertainty.โ Donations quickly surged past $100,000, with notable contributions reportedly made by the rock band Dropkick Murphys.
Supporters have characterized Sabulaโs actions as a form of protest and free expression, while others have questioned whether his conduct violated workplace policies.
Ford Motor Company and union representatives have not publicly released details regarding the status of the internal investigation or whether disciplinary action beyond the suspension is being considered.
Following his visit to the Dearborn plant, Trump went on to deliver remarks at the Detroit Economic Club, where he had last spoken in October 2024.
The incident continues to draw attention amid broader political debate, as questions remain about workplace discipline, free speech, and the role of political expression in employment settings.