A substitute teacher in Kentucky was arrested earlier this month after allegedly exposing herself during a video chat with an underage student as part of a plan to meet for sex, authorities said.Krystal Sims, 30, of Cave City, was arrested on Oct. 2 after the Barren County Sheriffs Office received a tip that she had communicated with the boy to arrange a sexual encounter, according to a citation obtained by WCLU-TV.Deputies interviewed the student, who said he met Sims while she was working as a substitute teacher in his class. He told investigators she accepted a friend request he sent her on Snapchat.According to the boy, he and Sims began discussing plans to meet in Cave City for sex on Aug. 22. He showed deputies a recording of a call from that day in which a female voice can be heard asking if he was coming to meet her.CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED ON CHILD SEX CRIME CHARGESThe conversation then turned into a video call, during which the boy said Sims appeared in the shower with her breasts exposed, the citation states.During an Oct. 2 interview, Sims told deputies several students had attempted to add her on social media, but she claimed she turned down their requests. She admitted to being the woman in the recorded call, but said she only agreed to meet the student so he could apologize for his behavior in class.ILLINOIS SUBSTITUTE TEACHER HAD SEX WITH 11-YEAR-OLD STUDENT DURING 'PLAY DATES,' POLICE SAYSims said the meeting never happened and that nothing physical occurred.The name of the school where Sims and the underage boy met was not immediately provided. The age of the boy was also unclear.Sims was charged with unlawfully using electronic communication to solicit, procure, or promote a child for sexual activity or other prohibited acts, according to online jail records.She was released Monday on a $25,000 cash bond and is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.

The government shutdown will not end today. However, the Senate will vote for a sixth time on a set of test votes to break a filibuster on competing Democratic and Republican plans.They need 60 votes.The votes hit in the late morning or midday.There are mild, informal bipartisan talks about ending the shutdown among senators, but Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., says they are at an impasse.OMINOUS RED AND ORANGE SKIES HAD CAPITOL HILL TAKE NOTICE AS SHUTDOWN LOOMEDLawmakers from both sides are now fretting about the potential of furloughed workers not receiving back pay. President Donald Trump floated that idea yesterday. However, both House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., appeared to believe that workers would receive back pay.Johnson signaled an openness to passing a special bill to pay service members and air traffic controllers. But that would require the House to return to session. Johnson has vowed to keep the House out until Senate Democrats accept the GOP funding package. A senior House GOP leadership source doubted that Johnson would bring the House back before the shutdown ends.The deadline to pay the military and air traffic controllers is Oct. 13.SENATE REPUBLICANS CONFIRM MORE THAN 100 TRUMP NOMINEES AS GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN CONTINUESMeanwhile, lawmakers from both sides are increasingly worried about absences in the aviation sector and how that could impact safety. Dont forget that aviation issues are what ended the 2018-2019 government shutdown.There are also concerns about farm payments which impact tens of millions of acres in the U.S. The shutdown exacerbates this situation because Congress is two years behind on approving a farm bill.Also, some Republicans are increasingly open to addressing the Democratic push for ObamaCare subsidies. Thats the main holdout for Democrats.Republicans have spent the past 16 years arguing against ObamaCare. Now the unthinkable is happening: Some Republicans are advocating for increased subsidies under ObamaCare.

Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard enough, and families are lucky if they're able to prepare in advance for the worst. What most families aren't prepared for, though, are the predatory calls and letters that begin just weeks after filing probate paperworkthe records necessary to officially manage the estate and assets of the decedent.Digital scams take advantage of families during this time. They rely on probate records in particular, as they contain sensitive information and are a part of the public record. Fraudsters pose as attorneys, debt collectors and estate service providers, each demanding the immediate payment of made-up fees. This is also known as the "inheritance trap." It's a growing kind of cybercrime where scammers exploit public probate records to target grieving families when they're at their most vulnerable.HOW SCAMMERS TARGET YOU EVEN WITHOUT SOCIAL MEDIASign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM newsletter.Probate is a normal, legal process of settling a deceased person's estate, and in most state jurisdictions, these filings become part of the public record. While transparency serves legitimate purposes, it creates an opportunity for scammers. Probate documents typically include:These records are accessible to anyone, often through online databases that make bulk scraping simple. Criminals systematically monitor probate filings, building target lists of families who are emotionally vulnerable and potentially receiving significant inheritances.REMOVE YOUR DATA TO PROTECT YOUR RETIREMENT FROM SCAMMERSThere are four common types of inheritance traps that use probate records as sources for their fraudulent claims:The fake fee scam: Just like theDMV notice scam that claims the recipient has unpaid toll fees, scammers use probate data to pose as attorneys or court officials, claiming heirs owe fees to release inheritance funds. They create urgency with threats of legal action or frozen assets, demanding payment via wire transfer or gift cards.The fake debt collector: Fraudsters send texts or make AI-generated voice calls, claiming that the deceased person owed debts that have to be settled immediately. They often have enough information from probate records to sound legitimate, pressuring families to pay non-existent debts.The fake estate service: Scams that offer seemingly helpful services like "property appraisals," "finding hidden assets," or "estate clean-out services" can look like they offer reasonable deals. Some take payment and disappearothers perform unnecessary services that families never requested.The "advanced fee" gift: Anyone who promises to expedite probate proceedings or secure larger inheritances for an upfront fee is probably in it to win it (for themselves). Some cases even involve disgruntled family members acting out of greed. These are not your run-of-the-mill remote scammers from a foreign country; these can be local "facilitators" who have no actual authority and simply pocket the money. If someone claims you have an inheritance coming, but they need "a fee to unlock it" or they promise to "handle your probate case" for a small upfront fee, you guessed itnothing ever comes from it.Why probate scams workGrief is a beacon for fraudsters. With grief comes diminished critical thinking from even the hardiest of privacy diehards. Scammers deliberately strike during this window when defenses are low. A scammer who can reference your personal information, family information or property details doesn't sound like a criminal, they sound like a legitimate professional. Scams often use the weapon of urgencyyou have to purportedly act fast to avoid asset seizures, legal penalties or missed deadlines. When something demands immediate action, victims feel compelled to respond before verifying claims or consulting attorneys, which is exactly what fraudsters count on.HOW TO HAND OFF DATA PRIVACY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS TO A TRUSTED LOVED ONEThe good news is that with awareness and a few smart steps, you can lower your risk of falling victim to inheritance scams.Never send money or give information to an unsolicited contact about an estate. If someone claims you owe fees or have obligations, independently verify their identity or company. Contact the probate court directly using publicly listed numbers, not information provided by the caller. Ask your estate attorney about any claims before making payments.In most jurisdictions, you can't prevent a probate filing from going public. But you can minimize additional data exposure by not sharing anything on social media and limiting contact to only key parties that you trust with financial information.Data removal services specialize in removing personal information from data broker sites that scammers use to supplement probate data. Personal information combined with probate records create the perfect setup for inheritance trapsscammers can make super-convincing, alarmist content that can bypass your intuition about scams, especially during times of grief.While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.They arent cheap, and neither is your privacy. These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites. Its what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet. By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target you.5 STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCES FROM FAMILY SCAMSCheck out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visitingCyberguy.com.Get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web:Cyberguy.com.Legitimate attorneys and court officials will leave detailed messages and provide callback numbers you can verify independently by searching online. Unknown callers without legit numbers are likely scams.Set up appropriate fraud alerts and prevention methods with the bank or estate holder, especially if the estate holds a significant value that would be a golden opportunity for thieves.You can report potential probate scams to your probate court. They can issue a special order to protect assets, require executors to adopt formal procedures or even remove an executor for fraudulent behavior. You can also go toReportFraud.ftc.govto file a complaint.Ensure elderly relatives or those less familiar with scam tactics understand these risks. Scammers often target multiple heirs, seeking the most vulnerable respondent.The probate system creates a privacy trade-off. You can't prevent much of this information from entering the public record, but you can control how you respond, and how much personal data is out there. Any probate topics should come through official court channels, and never an unsolicited phone call, email or text message. When in doubt, verify with your probate court, and always consult your estate attorney. With a little vigilance and a bit of data cleanup, you can ensure that the probate process doesn't put you in harm's way, during the time when you're at your most vulnerable.Have you or someone you know ever been targeted during a vulnerable time? Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM newsletter.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

Donna Kelce was spotted on the sideline before the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night at EverBank Stadium, supporting both her son and her soon-to-be daughter-in-law.Kelce wore a Taylor Swift-inspired hat that had various phrases on it related to the pop star. The main image on the front of that featured Swift in a pair of sunglasses with "1989" over her shades. The words "Shake It Off" and the number "13" were also seen on the white cap.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe doting mother also had "Kansas City" earrings and a necklace featuring her star tight end sons number, "87," around her neck.She was also there to see Travis Kelce score his second touchdown of the season. Kelce got the scoring started for Kansas City in the first quarter, though the call on the field was a bit questionable. Officials threw flags on the field and called Kelces teammate for offensive pass interference.Eventually, the officials picked up the flag and the score counted.Donna Kelces appearance also came after Swift released "The Life of a Showgirl."SOFI STADIUM HAWK STOLEN DURING RAMS GAME LOCATED, SECOND HAWK REMAINS MISSINGSwift spoke about her album onBBC Radio 2and shut down a question about whether her latest album could be her last as shes set to get married to the star tight end."That's a shockingly offensive thing to say," Swift said. "It's not why people get married, so that they can quit their jobs."Swift emphasizedshe's not planning on quitting music anytime soon."Its like, I love the person that I am with because he loves what I do, and he loves how much I am fulfilled by making art and making music," she said."Thats the coolest thing about Travis: hes so passionate about what he does that me being passionate about what I do, it connects," Swift added. "Theres no point in time where hes gonna be like, Im really upset that youre still making music. Imagine [him saying], The music that I signed up for, that I knew you love, I thought you were going to stop doing that."The Jaguars won the game, 31-28.Fox News Lauryn Overhultz and the Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

FIRST ON FOX: One of only two House Republicans serving in districts won by former Vice President Kamala Harris last year is preparing to announce that he's brought in more than $1 million in the latest fundraising quarter.Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., one of Democrats' top targets in the 2026 midterms, will announce later on Wednesday that he's raised $1.1 million in the third quarter of 2025.His campaign said it was the strongest third quarter the moderate House Republican has had in a non-election year.Lawler's campaign spokesman Chris Russell told Fox News Digital that the numbers show "our message is winning, and our ground game is unmatched."TRUMP FRONT-AND-CENTER IN THESE 2025 ELECTION SHOWDOWNSRussell went on to suggest part of Lawler's platform is campaigning on the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" passed by Republicans earlier this year, and which Democrats have been messaging hard against."While our opponents trip over themselves to appease a far-left base, Mike Lawler is building a coalition of working families, labor, law enforcement, Republicans, independents and mainstream Democrats who are fed up with chaos politics and radical extremists," Lawler's spokesman said."Congressman Lawler delivered on SALT, secured historic tax relief for middle and working-class families and will keep focusing on commonsense solutions that make life more affordable and Hudson Valley communities safer."His $1.1 million haul means Lawler's campaign ended the quarter with $2.8 million cash on hand, and $3.9 million raised for the 2026 election cycle so far.HEAD HERE FOR FOX NEWS COVERAGE OF THE 2025 ELECTIONSLawler's district includes suburbs just outside New York City, which were critical to the GOP's winning and then retaining the House in the 2022 and 2024 elections.New York's 17th Congressional District, which he represents, is currently rated +1 in favor of Democrats by the non-partisan Cook Political Report.The competitive seat has already attracted eight Democrats for a crowded primary to take on Lawler in next year's general election, but it appears he has outraised at least several of them.Army veteran Cait Conley raised over $500,000 in the third quarter, former Briarcliff Manor Mayor Peter Chatzky raised over $340,000, and Rockland County legislator Beth Davidson raised $370,000, according to Politico Playbook New York.Democrats nationwide are betting big on their base being energized in response to President Donald Trump and his policies, a gamble that paid off for the left in the 2018 midterms when they swept the House of Representatives.But this cycle, New York Republicans have been able to seize on their own boogeyman in Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, the current frontrunner for mayor of New York City.Lawler told Fox News Digital of Mamdani's candidacy in June, "Frankly, for Democrats, this is a time for choosing. Do they align themselves with a radical socialist who engages in antisemitism, hates the police, believes that illegal immigrants should have free everything, and you know, is basically going to destroy the finances of New York City?""They can't have it both ways," he said at the time.

At 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday, the federal government entered its first shutdown since 2018, after two competing funding proposals, one from Democrats and another from Republicans, failed in the Senate. The setback deepened the stalemate, with neither side showing willingness to concede.Though once uncommon, government shutdowns have grown more frequent in recent decades as political brinkmanship has become a hallmark of budget negotiations.Since 1976, the U.S. government has experienced 20 shutdowns. The most recent one, the longest in U.S. history, occurred when a dispute over funding for President Donald Trump's border wall halted government operations for 34 days, spanning from December 2018 into January 2019.HOPES DIM IN PREDICTION MARKETS AS TRADERS BET GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN WILL DRAG ON FOR WEEKSTrump on Monday evening blamed Democratic lawmakers for the shutdown, saying hed be "happy to work with the Democrats on their failed healthcare policies" once the government reopens."Democrats have SHUT DOWN the United States government right in the midst of one of the most successful economies, including a record stock market, that our country has ever had," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "This has sadly affected so many programs, services, and other elements of society that Americans rely on and it should not have happened.""I am happy to work with the Democrats on their failed healthcare policies, or anything else, but first they must allow our government to re-open," he added.TRUMP SAYS GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN LAYOFFS ARE 'UP TO' DEMS AS STANDOFF CONTINUESPrevious government shutdowns have tended to be more about political drama than economic disruption, with markets and jobs recovering quickly afterward.However, this shutdown, stretching into its first week, comes as the Trump administration warns that furloughs across the federal government could become permanent. Typically, furloughs are temporary; once Congress resolves the standoff, employees return to work and receive back pay.On Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt again placed responsibility for the potential mass layoffs on Democrats, echoing the administrations stance on the shutdown."This conversation about layoffs would not be happening right now if the Democrats did not vote to shut the government down," Leavitt said.

Kelly Osbourne knew that her father, Ozzy Osbourne, would "never" get over his Black Sabbath exit prior to his death.In Ozzy's new documentary, "Ozzy: No Escape From Now," the Osbourne family detailed the rock star's health battles and struggles starting in 2018, and concluding with his death on July 22, 2025.One moment in the documentary, Ozzy's daughter said, "He'll never get over getting fired from Black Sabbath." In 1979, Ozzy's fellow Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward decided to part ways with him, citing his heavy drinking and drug use and the groups creative difficulties.Osbourne was the frontman for Black Sabbath during the 1970s, known for his "Prince of Darkness" nickname and his rock and roll antics.OZZY OSBOURNE REUNITING WITH BLACK SABBATH FOR FINAL SHOWIn the documentary, it showed that Ozzy and Black Sabbath reunited for his last show earlier this year.At the end of the documentary, Ozzy is sitting on a chair in his house when he admits it will be a "miracle" for him to get through his final show. Prior to taking the stage, the rock star battled a cracked vertebrae, sepsis and pneumonia. Ozzy called his condition "crippling."In the documentary, Ozzy's wife, Sharon Osbourne, was supportive the entire way. In the final scenes, Ozzy looked forward to hanging up his mic so he could spend more time with his wife."You are f--king Iron Man," Sharon said of Ozzy, referring to one of Black Sabbath's most iconic songs.In "Ozzy: No Escape From Now," the musician told the camera that he hoped he didn't think of Sharon while he was up on that stage during his final concert because it would have brought him to tears.Prior to his final performance, Ozzy reflected on his current health and admitted he didn't expect to be alive in his 70s."I shouldn't have lived past 40," Ozzy said. "If my life is coming to an end, I really can't complain about it. It's been a great life."During the documentary, Ozzy made it clear that he did not want to die a "nobody." He said he came from nothing and explained that he had "voices" in his head that would just call him a failure. Ozzy nicknamed the voices "the committee," which was a prominent theme on his last album, "Patient Number 9."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSIn July, Ozzy performed his final show with his Black Sabbath bandmates at his "Back To The Beginning" farewell concert in Birmingham, England.The 10-hour show, hosted by Jason Momoa, featured performances from Metallica, Guns N Roses, Jack Black, Steven Tyler and more.At one point during the show, which was livestreamed in the U.K., legendary drummers including Tools Danny Carey, Red Hot Chili Peppers Chad Smith and Blink-182s Travis Barker battled with their drumsticks while playing a cover of Sabbaths "Symptom of the Universe."Additionally, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Dolly Parton, Elton John, Billy Idol, Jonathan Davis,and more recorded inspiring messages to Osbourne and the band, thanking them for the years of inspiration.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERFor the closing set, according to a photo posted on X and various videos, the legendary rock star was lifted to the stage while sitting on a black throne accompanied by skulls and topped with a black bat. He sang hits such as "Crazy Train" and "Mama Im Coming Home" while remaining seated the entire set."It's so good to be on this stage... You have no idea how I feel," Osbourne told the crowd, according to Planet Rock Radio. "Thank you from the bottom of my heart."Ozzy died on July 22, the same month as his final concert. "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," the family said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time."The final scenes of the documentary showed Ozzy and Sharon's children, Aimee, Kelly and Jack, arriving at his public memorial in Birmingham. They laid flowers to rest and were in tears as the camera cut out.

President Donald Trumps son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has once again stepped into the geopolitical arena, landing in Egypt alongside White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday to secure a ceasefire deal in Gaza.The presence of Kushner who has largely stayed out of Trumps White House during the presidents second term and holds no official role in the administration after previously serving as a senior advisor to Trump signifies that the U.S. is "serious" about securing a deal between Hamas and Israel, bringing an end to the two-year-long war and returning all 48 hostages.A White House official told Fox News Digital that Kushner, a "major architect of the Abraham Accords," is an "extremely trusted voice on Middle East policy" and has been in contact with Witkoff throughout the Israel-Hamas negotiations over the last year.The official said the White House is "grateful" for his expertise as it attempts to secure a deal and end the war this week, and remains "cautiously optimistic" that an agreement will be reached.ISRAEL, HAMAS MEET IN EGYPT TO REVIVE TRUMP PEACE PLAN AHEAD OF OCT 7 ANNIVERSARY"To bring him in now, I think, indicates that, one: the Trump administration is really determined to get some progress here. Two: they're bringing some pretty serious firepower to make some deals," senior fellow and Director of theHudson Institutes Keystone Defense Initiative, Rebeccah Heinrichs, told Fox and Friends Wednesday morning."It's promising that Jared is there," Heinrichs added, noting his prominent role in securing the Abraham Accords during the first Trump administration.Reports on Wednesday suggested that the pair intend to remain in Egypt alongside other mediating nations, including Qatar, for as long as it takes to secure a deal.Their arrival marked the third day of serious negotiations after Israeli and Hamas officials convened on Monday in the Egyptian coastal resort city of Sharm El Sheikh, located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.The negotiations began after Trump late last month revealed a 20-point peace plan to end the war and return the hostages within a 72-hour window of an agreement being finalized.TRUMP'S PEACE DEAL COULD END THE WAR IN GAZA OR NETANYAHU'S CAREERShortly after, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to the terms before Trump began pushing Hamas to respond.Hamas appeared to accept the majority of the proposal over the weekend, though it flagged issues with certain elements of the 20-point blueprint, including the swift return of all the hostages, particularly the deceased hostages, some of whom it says are buried under rubble and, therefore, cannot be quickly retrieved.Reports also suggested Hamas took issue with the call for it to completely disarm and flagged distrust that Israel would hold up its end of the bargain by ending its military ambitions in the Gaza Strip once all the hostages are returned.Security experts have told Fox News Digital that Trump, after months of backing Israel's aggressive military strategy in the Gaza Strip, is in a unique position to squeeze Netanyahu and force both sides to the negotiating table."Its absolutely imperative for Israels long-term security and, frankly, for Netanyahus political future to keep the U.S. and Trump on side," security expert and Randi & Charles Wax senior fellow at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, John Hannah, told Fox News Digital. "A flat-out rejection and confrontation with the United States would have been disastrous for Netanyahu as well as for Israel."Netanyahu is facing a precarious political front at home with immense frustration by the public over his failure to return the hostages, but also within his own coalition, who see his negotiating with Hamas as a concession and collapse of his previous stated security aims.

Dr. Tony Evans, the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship founder who announced last year that he was stepping away from his pastoral role because he had fallen short of the standards in God's Word, submitted himself to the "church's discipline and restoration process," associate pastor of outreach Chris Wheel announced on Sunday, while noting that Evans will not resume a leadership role with the church."In alignment with biblical principles and unanimous affirmation of the elder board, Dr. Evans has successfully completed this restoration journey," Wheel said."While he will not be returning in a staff nor leadership role at OCBF, we joyfully look forward to seeing how God uses Dr. Evans' gifts and calling to proclaim the truth of scripture with clarity and conviction for the strengthening of the body of Christ," he noted.CRUZ CLASHES WITH NIGERIA OVER HIS CLAIMS 50,000 CHRISTIANS KILLED SINCE 2009 IN RELIGIOUS VIOLENCEJonathan Evans, one of Tony Evans' sons, is currently listed as lead pastor on the church's website. Wheel noted that "Jonathan Evans has been appointed as an elder, and our expectation is that he will formally be installed as the lead pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship."Jonathan Evans told his father that he is proud of him."It's one thing to watch you preach the Word. It's another thing to watch you live under its authority even when it hurts," he said.HOW ONE EVANGELICAL APOLOGIST WORKS TO SPREAD THE WORD OF CHRISTIANITY THROUGH CIVIL DEBATEIn a June 2024 statement, Tony Evans indicated that he had committed some sort of transgression, but while he said he had not perpetrated a crime, he did not disclose details about the nature of the wrongdoing."The foundation of our ministry has always been our commitment to the Word of God as the absolute supreme standard of truth to which we are to conform our lives. When we fall short of that standard due to sin, we are required to repent and restore our relationship with God. A number of years ago, I fell short of that standard. I am, therefore, required to apply the same biblical standard of repentance and restoration to myself that I have applied to others," he said in part of the statement.TEXAS MEGACHURCH FOUNDER TO SPEND 6 MONTHS IN JAIL FOR SEXUALLY ABUSING GIRLCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"While I have committed no crime, I did not use righteous judgment in my actions. In light of this, I am stepping away from my pastoral duties and am submitting to a healing and restoration process established by the elders. This will afford me a needed time of spiritual recovery and healing," he noted.

For Cody Johnson, health now takes center stage.The country star has canceled all of his remaining 2025 tour dates after doctors discovered a ruptured eardrum that required immediate surgery, he announced Tuesday."It is with a very heavy heart I have to share the remainder of this years concert performances will not be able to happen," the 38-year-old wrote in a statement shared on Instagram. "While battling a severe upper respiratory and sinus infection, I burst my eardrum. The severity of the rupture means I must undergo immediate surgery."COUNTRY SINGER CODY JOHNSON FORCED TO STOP 'GOD BLESS AMERICA' PERFORMANCE AS VIOLENT BRAWL BREAKS OUTJohnson known for hits like "Half a Song" and "Dirt Cheap" said recovery will take time, and hes unable to perform until further notice."The healing process will take many weeks, and it is not possible for me to sing during this time. Without the surgery my downtime could be months," he added. "I pray for full healing so I can get well and return to doing what I love. Thank you COJO Nation for the love and support now, and always."APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTA representative for Johnson did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.The abrupt cancellation comes just weeks after the singer postponed his Columbus, Ohio, shows in September due to a sudden and severe illness.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"I woke up without a singing voice; severe cough, burning chest and throat," he told fans at the time. "Im so sorry for the disappointment and inconvenience. I love all of you, and Im very appreciative of your understanding and loyalty. I hate letting you guys down, but the last thing I want is for yall to spend your money and time on a show that I didnt think is me at my best."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThe Texas native had six shows left on his 2025 calendar.In the meantime, fans are being told to watch their inboxes for updates.The announcement comes during a turbulent stretch for Johnson, who was recently forced to stop mid-performance of "God Bless America" during a show in San Antonio, where a violent brawl broke out in the crowd a moment caught on camera that quickly went viral.