Georgia judge hands down order on whether Laken Riley’s killer can get a new trial

A Georgia judge denied Jose Ibarra’s motion for a new trial following his conviction in the killing of nursing student Laken Riley.

Superior Court Judge Patrick Haggard rejected the request, leaving in place Ibarra’s sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Ibarra, a Venezuelan migrant, was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, kidnapping, aggravated assault, hindering a 911 call, tampering with evidence and peeping tom in connection with Riley’s death.

The ruling means Ibarra’s convictions and life sentence remain intact.

Actress fires back at critics angry over her attending Mar-a-Lago dog rescue event

Actress Katherine Heigl fired back at critics angry over her attendance at a Mar-a-Lago dog rescue event in a statement on Wednesday.

“Animals don’t vote. The only room they don’t like is the euthanasia room at a shelter,” Heigl told Page Six in a statement. “They are completely at the mercy of us, and they have no voice of their own.”

“This event was about animal advocacy — something that has always been deeply personal to me,” she continued. “Anyone who knows me knows that protecting animals is one of my greatest passions.”

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION LAUNCHES MULTI-AGENCY ‘STRIKE FORCE’ TO CRACK DOWN ON ANIMAL ABUSE

Heigl attended the Wine, Women & Shoes Benefiting Big Dog Ranch Rescue fundraiser on Sunday at President Donald Trump‘s Palm Beach, Florida, home.

“As a society, we should all come together to protect the voiceless and the innocent,” she added. “This should not be a polarizing issue.”

Big Dog Ranch Rescue posted on Instagram that the event raised $5.5 million.

Heigl responded to several comments on Instagram taking issue with her attendance and the statement that followed.

‘GREY’S ANATOMY’ STAR KATHERINE HEIGL DITCHED HOLLYWOOD FOR UTAH: ‘NEEDED SOMEWHERE TO ESCAPE’

One comment asked, “Who even is she?”

“Doesn’t matter. Do you care about animals? If so donate! Time! Money! Attention! Your voice! It doesn’t matter who I am only what I do,” Heigl responded on Instagram. 

“The same goes for you! Animals might not be your thing but I bet you care deeply about something that matters! Do your part! Don’t waste your time scrolling and making comments!” she added. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE

Heigl revealed she ditched Hollywood for Utah in 2023, telling the “Today” show at the time she “needed somewhere to escape.”

“I think some people are mountain people, and I think some people are beach people,” Heigl explained. “I’m sort of a mountain person and have always been that way.”

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

“And my mom realized, because we went out to LA when I was 17 and hustled and hustled for years, right?” Heigl continued. “And I think she realized at a certain point that I needed somewhere to escape to and kind of clear my head, and that grounded me.”

Killer addresses victim’s surviving son in final words before lethal injection

A Texas death row inmate who killed his ex-girlfriend and her 8-year-old son used his final moments before execution Wednesday to apologize to the woman’s surviving son — whom he stabbed 25 times during the 2013 attack.

Cedric Ricks, 51, addressed seven relatives of his victims who watched from behind a glass window inside the Huntsville Unit prison and said he was sorry for “taking Roxann and Anthony away from y’all,” adding that he hoped they could one day find forgiveness.

Ricks was convicted of capital murder in 2014 for killing Roxann Sanchez, 30, and her 8-year-old son, Anthony Figueroa, by stabbing them multiple times with a kitchen knife during an argument at Sanchez’s apartment in Bedford, a suburb in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in May 2013.

“I can’t imagine the pain it has caused you. I’m glad I am able to speak to tell y’all that face-to-face,” Ricks said. “I just hope one day you can find forgiveness in your heart, so you don’t have to live with the pain anymore.”

FLORIDA MAN WHO WRESTLED COP’S GUN AWAY AND KILLED HIM TO BE EXECUTED AFTER FINAL APPEALS REJECTED

Marcus Figueroa, who survived the attack as a 12-year-old boy, showed no visible emotion as he watched from just steps away from the gurney. Scars were visible on the back of his neck above his shirt collar — remnants of the stabbing that nearly killed him.

“And to Marcus, I always thought about you, and I’m sorry that I took your mom and your brother away,” Ricks said. “I hate that you had to experience that… I’m truly sorry for what I’ve done.”

“I hope to find Roxann and Anthony in Heaven, and I can tell them I’m sorry face to face… I hope y’all go in peace,” he added.

Ricks was pronounced dead at 6:55 p.m. CDT after receiving a lethal injection of pentobarbital at the state penitentiary in Huntsville.

According to FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, prosecutors said Ricks and Sanchez were arguing when her two sons attempted to intervene. Ricks grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed Sanchez multiple times before turning the weapon on the boys.

Marcus Figueroa was stabbed 25 times but survived after pretending to be dead until Ricks left the apartment. 

Ricks did not harm his own then-9-month-old son, Isaiah, according to court records cited by The Associated Press.

TEXAS KILLER ASKS VICTIMS’ FAMILIES FOR FORGIVENESS BEFORE BECOMING FIRST EXECUTION OF 2026

Sanchez died from stab wounds to the neck, blunt force trauma to the head and asphyxia, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Ricks fled in Sanchez’s car and called family members to confess to the killings. Authorities traced his cellphone and arrested him in Garvin County, Oklahoma, and he was extradited back to Texas. 

At trial, Ricks acknowledged he struggled with anger and claimed he had been defending himself after the boys came to their mother’s aid, according to the AP. He had appeared in court the day before the killings on a prior assault charge involving Sanchez, the outlet reported.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Ricks’ final appeal Wednesday without comment. His attorneys had argued prosecutors improperly struck potential jurors based on race, but the Texas Attorney General’s Office said court records showed the jury selection decisions were race-neutral and had already been upheld by lower courts.

Earlier in the week, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied Ricks’ request for clemency or a temporary reprieve.

Country stars team up for divorce duet after years-long feud over alleged stolen song

Kacey Musgraves is opening up about her rumored feud with Miranda Lambert.

In a recent interview with NPR, the 37-year-old singer opened up about the rumored feud between her and the “Gunpowder & Lead” singer after a song Musgraves wrote ended up on Lambert’s 2013 album “Four the Record.”

“It was gonna be my first single and I loved the song so much,” Musgraves said. “I had been a staff writer for years at that point, writing for other people and had finally felt like I was collecting songs that felt like me that I didn’t wanna pitch to anyone else.”

She explained that she had “a lot of excitement” around her and the song at the time, “Mama’s Broken Heart” was pitched to Lambert “without my knowledge or consent.” Lambert “ended up loving the song and she really wanted it.”

LAINEY WILSON REVEALS KEITH URBAN’S BRUTAL 5-WORD REALITY CHECK WHEN SHE COMPLAINED ABOUT GRUELING SCHEDULE

Musgraves called it “a tricky situation,” noting she “had other co-writers to consider” in the situation. In the end, Lambert recorded the song, leaving Musgraves having “to go back to the drawing board.”

“And ultimately, I’m really glad that I did, because it forced me to write ‘Merry Go Round,’ which ended up making way more sense for me anyways, aesthetically and lyrically, to kick my whole thing off, versus ‘Mama’s Broken Heart,'” she said. “And that ended up going No. 1 for her. So in the end, everyone won because I was able to let go of something.”

While speaking to the outlet, the “Deeper Well” singer announced she has completed her sixth studio album, “Middle of Nowhere,” which will be available in May.

The new album will also include a collaboration with Lambert, with Musgraves saying that although they had lost touch over the years, “and wouldn’t consider each other friends,” she chose to reach out to the singer after seeing her riding horses on Instagram.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER

She recalled thinking, “We ain’t friends, but I guess we have two things in common, horses and divorces.” Musgraves called working with Lambert a “full circle” moment, saying they “aired out any of the old laundry” and were able to write the whole song in just a few hours.

“Wait, that could be a really funny song. What if it’s a duet with her? What if I got her to write on it?” she recalled thinking. “I just randomly reached out to her and I was like, ‘I know we’ve had our s— over the years, but listen, we’ve at least got two things in common. I’m not trying to be your friend. You got your life, I have mine. But I think this would be a pretty f—ing funny song, and we should write it with Shane [McAnally].’ And she was like, ‘Hell yeah, I’m in, let’s do it.'”

Fox News Digital has reached out to Lambert for comment.

Lambert went through her public divorce from fellow country singer, Blake Shelton in 2015, while Musgraves got divorced from her ex-husband, musician Ruston Kelly, in 2020.

According to the release, her latest album will be “a sonic love letter to the musical borders of country,” and will feature songs which were “written during a period of reflection and post-breakup clarity.”

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Musgraves released her debut album, “Same Trailer, Different Park” in 2013, which went on to win best country album at the Grammy Awards.

The eight-time Grammy Award-winner would go on to win album of the year for her fourth studio album, “Golden Hour,” which also took home best country album at the award show in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

Critical colon cancer signs that doctors say require earlier screenings

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is now the leading cause of cancer death in adults under 50 and the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., highlighting the importance of routine screenings.

Adults 65 and younger comprise nearly half (45%) of all new cases — a significant increase from 27% in 1995, according to a report from the American Cancer Society.

“Once considered a disease that primarily affected people over 50, we are now seeing increasing diagnoses in patients in their 20s, 30s and 40s — making it even more important not to dismiss symptoms based on age alone,” Dr. Timothy Cannon, director of the Molecular Tumor Board and co-director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Inova in Virginia, told Fox News Digital.

SPIKE IN DEADLY CANCER BEFORE 50 LINKED TO COMMON CONVENIENCE FOODS

Official health agencies recommend that CRC screenings start at age 45 and continue through age 75 for adults at “average risk.”

Stool-based tests can be used to detect blood or DNA changes, potential indicators of cancer. Depending on the type of stool test, it can be performed every one to three years.

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that allows a doctor to examine the inside of the patient’s colon and rectum using a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end. For average-risk adults, a colonoscopy is typically done every 10 years.

“Colonoscopy remains the gold standard because it not only detects cancer early, but can also prevent it by identifying and removing precancerous polyps,” Cannon said.

JAMES VAN DER BEEK’S DEATH HIGHLIGHTS ALARMING COLON CANCER RISE IN YOUNGER ADULTS

Dr. Michael Martin, a California physician, emphasized that colonoscopy is generally preferred for younger patients who are clearly at higher risk. 

“Stool-based tests are appropriate screening options for average-risk adults, but they are not the best choice for people with significant family history, inflammatory bowel disease, hereditary syndromes or alarm symptoms,” he told Fox News Digital. “If symptoms are present, the goal is not screening but diagnosis, and colonoscopy is usually the more appropriate test.”

3 reasons to get screened before 45

Doctors may suggest earlier screenings for people who fall into the following higher-risk groups.

Strong family history

“A family history can make screening earlier and more frequent,” Martin told Fox News Digital.

The American College of Gastroenterology recommends early screening if one first-degree relative is diagnosed with colorectal cancer or an advanced polyp before age 60, or if two first-degree relatives are diagnosed at any age.

“They should generally start colonoscopy at age 40 or 10 years before the youngest affected relative’s diagnosis, whichever comes first,” Martin said. “In that setting, repeat the colonoscopy every five years is then generally recommended.”

Critical symptoms

Cannon listed the following red flags that warrant earlier screenings.

NEARLY 40% OF CANCERS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH 3 LIFESTYLE CHANGES, STUDY FINDS

• Rectal bleeding with bright-red blood
• Dark or black stools
• Blood in the stool
• Persistent changes in bowel habits, such as new constipation or diarrhea
• Unexplained iron-deficiency anemia
• Ongoing abdominal pain or cramping
• Unexplained weight loss
• Persistent sensation that the bowel is not emptying fully

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

“While many of these symptoms can be caused by less serious conditions, they should never be ignored,” he said.

Rectal bleeding in particular should always be taken seriously, even in younger patients, Cannon said. 

“Too often, symptoms are attributed to hemorrhoids, diet, stress or athletic activity without further evaluation,” he noted. “Any persistent or unexplained bleeding warrants a conversation with a physician, and in some cases, a colonoscopy.”

“If something feels new, persistent, or concerning, don’t wait. Early evaluation can save your life.”

Certain genetic conditions

Some common hereditary syndromes increase the risk of colorectal cancer and may warrant earlier screenings.

For example, people with Lynch syndrome — an inherited DNA mutation that greatly increases lifetime risk — should get a colonoscopy every one to two years starting at about 20–25 years old or two to five years before the youngest diagnosed family case, according to the National Cancer Institute.

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), another genetic variant, carries the risk of thousands of polyps and a nearly 100% lifetime risk of CRC, noted the American Cancer Society. Those with FAP are advised to start annual screenings at as early as 10 to 12 years old.

Several other syndromes and genetic variations — including Peutz–Jeghers Syndrome, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome and MUTYH-Associated Polyposis (MAP) — can also warrant earlier screenings.

Inflammatory bowel disease 

Those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, face a higher lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES

This is largely due to chronic inflammation that causes cellular changes. In this case, the patient may be advised to start colonoscopy screenings before age 45.

If someone falls into a category that warrants an early screening before 45, and then the screening is normal, the length of time until the next one will depend on the specific risk factors, according to Martin.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER

“If it was performed because of a strong family history, repeating it every five years is common,” he advised. “If the person turns out not to have colon cancer (or an advanced polyp) and is closer to average risk than to high risk, the interval may be longer.” 

In many cases, early screenings will be covered by insurance, Martin said, but coverage rules can differ depending on whether the exam is classified as screening or diagnostic.

“Under federal law, recommended screening tests for average-risk patients are generally covered without cost-sharing, but a colonoscopy done because of symptoms is often considered diagnostic, as mentioned above,” he noted. “This can have an impact on deductibles or co-pays. The exact out-of-pocket cost varies by insurer and plan.”

The encouraging news is that colorectal cancer is often preventable, Cannon emphasized.

TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ

“Most cancers develop slowly from precancerous polyps over many years,” he said. “Screening allows physicians to detect and remove these polyps before they turn into cancer.”

“The key message: If something feels new, persistent, or concerning, don’t wait. Early evaluation can save your life.”

Outgoing BBC boss warns of ‘full-on crisis’ as $10B Trump lawsuit looms

The outgoing head of the BBC admitted the embattled broadcaster is on a “knife edge” as it grapples with financial woes and a “full-on crisis” of public trust.

BBC Director-General Tim Davie announced he would resign in November after a documentary the network aired in 2024 was criticized for misleadingly editing a speech by President Donald Trump on Jan. 6, 2021.

The BBC Panorama documentary spliced together two separate sections of the speech, making it appear as though Trump was calling for violence on the day of the Capitol riot and did not include the president’s call for supporters to protest “peacefully and patriotically.”

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Davie spoke at a Royal Television Society event, warning the BBC about its future ahead of his official exit in April.

FORMER UK PRIME MINISTER SLAMS BBC AS ‘LAUGHINGSTOCK’ WHILE TRUMP READIES $1B LAWSUIT OVER JAN 6 VIDEO SCANDAL

“Today, the BBC is strong, but it is on a knife edge,” Davie said.

Davie conceded the network is facing a “brutal” financial situation and issues in its relationship with the public. He called for “radical reform” to its funding structure to better compete with American streaming giants that are merging.

TRUMP, BBC AGREE ON MEDIATOR FOR $10 BILLION LAWSUIT OVER JAN 6 DOCUMENTARY EDITING CONTROVERSY

“In an age where Netflix and Paramount feel the urge to bulk up, we must act urgently to secure scale,” said Davie, adding, “We are in a game where we need more scale.”

Davie has served as BBC director-general since September 2020 and previously admitted in a letter to staff that the broadcaster had made “mistakes.” He referred to recent criticisms in his Thursday speech as “hurricanes,” but said the broadcaster remains relevant.

WHAT’S BEHIND TRUMP’S HEATED FEUD WITH THE BBC THAT RESULTED IN $5 BILLION LAWSUIT THREAT?

“Of course, we have made mistakes, and this has not helped us,” he noted, pointing to a difficult financial situation.

Here’s how the Hollywood Reporter noted the mention of the “crisis” the BBC was facing: “The BBC needs confident and decisive steps, and the willingness to take risks, amid a ‘full-on crisis’ of trust that major organizations, including the U.K. public broadcaster, are facing in the age of social media and fake news and amid a ‘brutal’ financial state of affairs, outgoing BBC director general Tim Davie said during a Royal Television Society (RTS) keynote speech and Q&A in London on Thursday.” 

Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC. The case is expected to go to trial next year.

Deborah Turness resigned as the BBC’s CEO last year as well.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

This week, during a BBC Persian broadcast of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s speech on Iran, the network mistranslated the word “regime” as “mardom,” which means “people” in Persian. The mistranslation made it appear the U.S. was targeting the Iranian public rather than its leadership.

The BBC issued a correction, calling the incorrect translation a “mistake” made by human error during the live translation.

Fast-food giant unveils massive new deals after price hikes stung diners

McDonald’s is doubling down on its “McValue” menu as the fast-food giant acknowledges that years of post-pandemic price hikes have left many Americans feeling priced out of a basic burger and fries.

In an internal message to franchisees, the world’s largest burger chain announced a sweeping “McValue 2.0” initiative set to launch in April, featuring $3 items and $4 meal deals designed to lure back lower-income consumers who have pulled back on spending because of persistently high living costs.

“We have achieved incredible progress together and remain committed to meeting ever-changing customer needs,” McDonald’s wrote in a message to chain franchisees obtained by The Wall Street Journal.

McDONALD’S C.E.O. ROASTED AFTER HIS TINY FIRST BITE OF NEW BIG ARCH BURGER GOES VIRAL

The new menu items will replace the previous buy-one-add-one promotions. Customers can soon pay $3 or less for items including 4-piece Chicken McNuggets or a Sausage Biscuit, and $4 for breakfast meal deals with a McMuffin sandwich, hash brown and coffee.

Internal memos reportedly showed a “unanimous alignment” between the corporation and franchisees, who set their own prices, to address the affordability gap at McDonald’s. Stores are expected to begin training employees on the new deals in the coming weeks.

“We absolutely are going to make sure that we are protecting our leadership position in value,” CEO Chris Kempczinski during a February investor call.

Fox News previously reported that McDonald’s prices have risen sharply post-pandemic, with millennials especially vocal on social media about how much menu costs have increased since their childhoods.

A social media user shared a viral graphic claiming a McDonald’s feast once cost about $12 total — with medium fries at 99 cents, a cheeseburger at 79 cents and a Big Mac at $1.85. The post also said a Filet-O-Fish sold for $1.29 in 1991 and a medium drink for 89 cents.

Last year, the company capitalized on its $5 meal deal, various holiday promotions and the revival of its Monopoly sweepstakes. The strategy appeared to work as U.S. sales rose 6.8% in the fourth quarter, the biggest jump in about two years, as lower-priced offers and aggressive promotions drove traffic back into restaurants. Analysts had expected a 4.9% gain.

GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE

Kempczinski also said there is growing evidence the company’s value push is working, particularly among lower-income consumers who have been most affected by inflation.

McDonald’s recently ranked No. 10 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 annual list, which evaluates costs, fees, size, growth, support, brand strength and financial stability. The 2026 report marks McDonald’s first Top 10 appearance since 2020, when it placed No. 3. The chain ranked No. 22 in 2025 rankings.

READ MORE FROM FOX BUSINESS

Missing general had ‘no special knowledge’ about aliens despite UFO work, wife says

William “Neil” McCasland, a 68-year-old retired U.S. Air Force general, has been missing for almost two weeks.

“There has been no indication whatsoever of where he might be,” his wife, Susan McCasland Wilkerson, wrote in a Facebook post Friday. “There have been dozens of searchers on foot, both official and friends and neighbors of Neil’s, who coordinate with the official sources. There have also been horseback searchers, drones with different capabilities, helicopters, three different types of search dogs, neighborhood canvassing and looking for Ring or wildlife videos.”

She did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s attempt to reach her.

Although there is a silver alert out for McCasland, his wife said she does not believe his disappearance is related to confusion or disorientation.

RETIRED GENERAL WHO ONCE LED AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY GOES MISSING

“Neil is at some risk, but not from dementia,” she wrote.

She also downplayed his military record as a reason for his disappearance.

“It is true that when Neil was in the Air Force, he had access to some highly classified programs and information,” she wrote. “He retired from the AF almost 13 years ago and has had only very commonly held clearances since. It seems quite unlikely that he was taken to extract very dated secrets from him.”

Before his retirement in 2013, McCasland was the commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. The base served as the headquarters for a military program monitoring unidentified flying objects from 1947 to 1969, according to the government.

FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X

She also noted that he had previously maintained a relationship with Blink-182 frontman Tom DeLonge as an unpaid consultant on military and scientific matters related to UFOs for the rocker’s fiction and media projects.

“This connection is not a reason for someone to abduct Neil,” she wrote.

SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER

He has no “special knowledge” about extraterrestrials or Roswell, New Mexico, according to his wife, who appeared frustrated with the search effort’s lack of progress.

“Though at this point with absolutely no sign of him, maybe the best hypothesis is that aliens beamed him up to the mothership,” she added. “However, no sightings of a mothership hovering above the Sandia Mountains have been reported.”

SEND US A TIP HERE

McCasland was last seen at his residence on Quail Run Court in Albuquerque on Feb. 27, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office.

He is described as 5 feet, 11 inches tall with white hair and blue eyes and is believed to have left his residence on foot. He is an avid outdoorsman and is known to often hike, run, and cycle in the Northeast Heights and the Sandia foothills.

Images from his Facebook profile show he was often spending time in the mountains — both skiing and hiking — in the U.S. and abroad.

LISTEN TO THE NEW ‘CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO’ PODCAST

The sheriff’s office, FBI and other assisting agencies did not immediately see any signs of foul play, according to a statement released on March 6.

“We are asking for your help in finding him,” the Bernalillo sheriff’s office said in a statement. “We believe there are people who have information valuable to locating Neil who have not yet spoken to law enforcement. This could include people who have been in the Sandia mountains and may have seen Neil or captured him on a GoPro or other recording device, specifically on Friday, February 27 or Saturday, February 28.”

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB

The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with any information to come forward, even if they don’t think what they know is important.

“Regardless of how insignificant you think your information might be, or whether you think we are already aware of it, please contact us and allow us to make that determination,” the statement continued.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

Anyone with information can text “BCSO” to 847411 or call the missing persons unit at 505-468-7070.

“We would also like to remind the public of some hiking safety tips: Pick the right trail for you and your group’s ability, remember to let people know where you are, dress in layers, be sure to have enough water and always take your cell phone or some other way to communicate,” authorities said.

Cowboys star’s fiancée confronted quarterback with ultimatum before split

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was reportedly given an ultimatum by his former fiancée before the two called off their wedding a month before it was set to take place.

Sarah Jane Ramos had a “serious conversation” with Prescott in January about being monogamous for the sake of their family before the situation allegedly exploded during their joint bachelor and bachelorette parties, Page Six reported Wednesday.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Ramos was reportedly aware that Prescott was allegedly talking to other women and using incognito mode on social media to communicate over the course of their relationship but wanted to stay because they have two children together.

Fox News Digital reached out to reps for Prescott and Ramos for comment.

Ramos called off the wedding over his alleged “ongoing infidelity issues,” a source familiar with the situation told Page Six. Ramos reportedly believed that Prescott talked to other women during their relationship and stayed with him hoping he would change his ways.

COWBOYS STAR, FIANCÉE END RELATIONSHIP MONTH BEFORE WEDDING: REPORT

She confronted Prescott with the allegations and the two decided to call off the wedding, according to the report. TMZ Sports reported things came to a head during their joint bachelor and bachelorette parties. Ramos posted photos from her party, and Prescott was not included.

A rep for Ramos told People that the two were “heartbroken that they’re not getting married.”

“There wasn’t any rockiness in the lead up, and there was no big argument or blow up. It was a mutual decision,” the rep told the magazine.

The two were engaged in October 2024.

“They love their girls, and they’re committed to raising their children together in the most loving and positive way,” Ramos’ rep added. “It’s still shocking for them since this happened so recently, and they ask for privacy while they sort everything out.”

Prescott and Ramos sent a joint note to their wedding guests announcing the cancellation of their wedding.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

“As many of you know, our wedding is currently scheduled to take place in Lake Como, Italy, on Friday April 10, 2026. It is with heavy hearts that we have made the very difficult decision to cancel our wedding,” the note read, according to TMZ Sports. “We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and we welcome your prayers.”