Scot Bertram | Spring Arbor couple released after spending nearly a month in maximum-security Mexican prison

Here are 3 big things you need to know—

 

One — Potentially historic flash-flooding is in the forecast for the eastern U.S.  A series of severe storms have already dropped up to four inches of rain across the South Central U.S., and now forecasters are predicting another eight inches through Saturday, especially in Missouri and Kentucky.  Millions of people could be affected.

 

Two ----  French President Emmanuel Macron wants European nations to freeze investment in the U.S. in response to the Trump administration's tariffs.  The European Union is facing 20-percent tariffs on all exports to the U.S. after President Trump unveiled his global tariff plan on Wednesday.

 

And number three —    A Spring Arbor couple has been released after spending nearly a month in a maximum-security Mexican prison.  Paul and Christy Akeo have returned to their home after charges against them were dropped.  The Akeo's were arrested March 4th on allegations of defrauding resort chain Palace Elite out of over 116-thousand-dollars for breaching a timeshare contract.  Congressman Tom Barrett visited them in prison and spoke to the president of the Quintana Roo Supreme Court to get the couple freed.