Title: Accused Kidnapper Appears on Judge Judy Episode Under Alias, Raises Concerns About Connection to Additional Crimes
In a shocking turn of events, Negasi Zuberi, a man facing kidnapping charges and accused of holding a woman captive in Oregon, recently made an appearance on an episode of the popular show Judge Judy. Astonishingly, Zuberi used an alias during the show, which immediately caught the attention of law enforcement agencies.
Going by the name Justin Hythe, one of the aliases highlighted by the FBI in a recent press conference, Zuberi’s appearance on Judge Judy raised eyebrows. The episode even referenced Zuberi’s recent move from California to New York, two locations where he had lived during the last decade.
Zuberi’s arrest on July 16 followed a horrifying incident in Seattle, where he kidnapped a woman and confined her in a cinderblock cell. Disturbingly, it has been discovered that Zuberi is connected to at least four other violent sexual assaults across different states.
Surprisingly, on the show, Zuberi was not involved in a case related to kidnapping or assault. Instead, he was suing his ex-partner, Alycia Westfall, for allegedly throwing a glass bottle at him and damaging his suits. However, Westfall counter-sued, accusing Zuberi of smashing her cell phone and filing a false restraining order. Curiously, Judge Judy ordered Westfall to pay Zuberi $2,500 in damages.
Shortly after the show aired, Zuberi was apprehended in Reno, Nevada, following the escape of a woman from his cinderblock cell. This brave survivor had been kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and driven over a seven-hour journey before finally escaping at great personal risk. Breaking down the door of the cell, she fled to safety with her hands bloodied from the ordeal.
Law enforcement agencies are investigating additional connections and potential victims involving Zuberi, who has been known to use various names and aliases since 2016. The FBI is particularly concerned if Zuberi employed tactics such as drugging drinks to control his victims.
Adding to the alarming nature of these events, it has been uncovered that Zuberi’s rental home in Klamath Falls is owned by the city’s mayor and her husband. This revelation raises questions about how extensively Zuberi may have exploited his connections and manipulated situations to evade scrutiny.
Zuberi’s history also includes previous accusations of domestic abuse, with a woman having filed for a domestic violence restraining order against him just last year, in July 2020.
As the investigation continues, law enforcement agencies are urging anyone with information or potential knowledge of additional crimes involving Zuberi to come forward. Public cooperation is vital in ensuring that justice is served, and that any other potential victims receive the protection and support they deserve.
