Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson has been charged after authorities say he fatally shot his 13-year-old son.

Fox News Digital confirmed Gregory Zecca, 39, was arrested Feb. 3 and now faces charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child with a firearm and use of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.

According to an incident report obtained by Fox News Digital, Collier County deputies found 13-year-old Anthony Zecca dead at a Naples, Florida, apartment July 19, 2025. 

Deputies responded to a 911 call initially described as an “accidental” shooting, with dispatch notes stating a caller screaming, “Dad shot son.”

GRANDSON OF DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER’S WIFE DIES IN FLORIDA SHOOTING ACCIDENT

Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson was arrested Feb. 3 (Bryan Steffy/WireImage, Collier County Sheriff’s Office)

When authorities arrived, they found Gregory performing CPR on his bleeding son.

Deputies recovered a Sig Sauer P365 9 mm handgun from the kitchen island. A deputy noted Gregory had an empty holster on his waistband, and another witness confirmed the gun belonged to him.

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Gregory Zecca was charged in the fatal shooting of his 13-year-old son. (Collier County Sheriff’s Office)

Collier County deputies arrested Zecca at the same Naples apartment where the July 2025 shooting occurred.

“This was a heartbreaking and preventable tragedy,” Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said in a statement, according to E! News. “Our detectives conducted an exhaustive and thorough investigation, examining every element of what happened through witness statements, forensic testing, subpoenas, search warrants and more.

“I commend their hard work and professionalism in uncovering the facts in an incredibly difficult case.”

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Gregory Zecca is the son of Dog the Bounty Hunter’s wife. (Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)

Gregory is the son of Dog the Bounty Hunter’s wife, Francie Frane. The two married in 2021. Frane shares two sons with her late husband, Bob Frane.

Fox News Digital reached out to a representative for Dog the Bounty Hunter about Gregory’s arrest.

After the news of Anthony’s death broke, a rep for Dog and his wife told TMZ, “We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible tragic accident and would ask for continued prayers as we grieve the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony.”

Dog the Bounty Hunter married Francie Frane in 2021. (Matt Leach/Fox News)

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Issued by the World Intellectual Foundation (WIF) Responsible Nations Index 2026 Offers a new perspective of looking at countries. This list measures the strength of a country not by its economy, military or political influence, but by how responsible it is towards its people, environment and the world.

Today, when the world is grappling with geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and climate crisis, this report highlights countries that prioritize justice, compassion and long-term thinking.

What is the Responsible Nations Index?

The Responsible Nations Index (RNI) is a global ranking in which 154 countries have been evaluated. It assesses countries on four main grounds, which are as follows:

Ethical and transparent governance.

Social welfare and well-being of citizens.

Protection of environment.

Global responsibility and international behavior.

This index moves away from traditional parameters like GDP or military strength and looks at how honestly and responsibly countries use their power.

10 most responsible countries of 2026

1. Singapore (Score: 0.6194)

2. Switzerland (0.5869)

3. Denmark (0.5837)

4. Cyprus (0.5774)

5. Sweden (0.5740)

6. Czechia (0.5704)

7. Belgium (0.5690)

8. Austria (0.5665)

9. Ireland (0.5634)

10. Georgia (0.5581)

What is India’s ranking?

India It has been ranked 16th among 154 countries and its score is 0.5515. India has left behind big countries like America (66th) and China (68th) in this list. This ranking of India reflects progress in health, social equity, environmental efforts and people-centric governance. In this list, Pakistan is at 90th position out of 154 countries. Russia is at 96th place in this list.

What message does this index give?

The Responsible Nations Index makes it clear that the real progress of a country should be measured not by strength, but by responsibility. Those countries which are honest towards their citizens, nature and the world become better examples for the future.

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The Washington Post has conducted massive layoffs, in which nearly one-third of the company’s employees have been fired. This layoff was announced on February 4, 2026 and international reporting, sports department, local news and many other sections have been badly affected. The most shocking thing is that their correspondent Lizzie Johnson, who was reporting from the war zone in Ukraine, was also fired from her job during this period.

The job I was proud of was lost

Lizzie Johnson, who was posted in Kiev, wrote on social media, ‘I have just been fired by the Washington Post in the middle of a war zone. I have no words. I am extremely sad. She had previously posted about how difficult it was to work without electricity, heating and water, but she was proud to continue reporting there. Now his layoff has created a huge outcry in the world of journalism, because it shows that the company is reducing international coverage even in a crisis like war.

Bureaus of many countries including New Delhi closed

Executive editor Matt Murray told staff in a memo that the layoffs are to secure the company’s future. The company will now focus on areas like politics, national security, science, technology and business. International bureaus have been most affected. Many bureaus were closed or significantly downsized, such as:

• Asia editor’s post ends.
• Bureau chiefs of New Delhi, Sydney and Cairo laid off.
• The entire Middle East reporting team was fired.
• Reporters from China, Iran and Turkey were expelled.
• There is also confusion over Ukraine Bureau.

In addition, the sports department has been almost completely shuttered, the books section has been eliminated, the daily ‘Post Reports’ podcast has been canceled and deep cuts have been made to the Washington Metro desk. Reporter Caroline O’Donovan, who covered Amazon’s beat, was also fired, while company owner Jeff Bezos is the founder of Amazon.

Jeff Bezos bought Washington Post in 2013

The Washington Post suffered a loss of about $100 million in 2024. Former executive editor Marty Baron said that this decision was taken at the top level. The cancellation of the plan to give endorsement to Kamala Harris before the 2024 elections led to a huge decline in subscriptions. Some employees believe that this is not only an economic but also an ideological decision. The Washington Post Guild said its staff has dropped by about 400 people over the past three years. The guild appealed to Bezos that if he did not want to invest in the company, a new owner should be found.

Washington Post weak without international coverage

Marty Baron has described it as ‘one of the darkest days in the history of the world’s greatest news organization’. Former correspondent Ashley Parker said Washington coverage would be weakened without an international bureau. Ukraine bureau chief Siobhan O’Grady wrote that he risks his life to report on the war and that readers want such news.

This layoff is a sign of the American media’s retreat from international journalism. The world is becoming more global, but American media is focusing more on domestic issues. Many people are considering this as a big blow to journalism, because ground reporting from war zones will be reduced.

Venezuelan official Alex Saab, a former businessman and close ally of captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was arrested in the Latin American country on Wednesday as part of a joint operation between the U.S. and Venezuela, according to a U.S. law enforcement official.

Saab, 54, who had previously been held in the U.S., is expected to be extradited to the U.S. in the coming days, the U.S. official told Reuters.

A lawyer for Saab, Luigi Giuliano, was cited in the Colombian newspaper El Espectador later on Wednesday, denying the arrest as “fake news.” Journalists aligned with Venezuela’s government also made social media posts denying that Saab had been arrested.

Giuliano told Venezuelan news site TalCual that Saab may make an appearance to refute the arrest allegations himself but was consulting with the government about what had happened.

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Venezuelan official Alex Saab was arrested in a joint U.S.-Venezuela operation. (REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria)

Venezuela’s top lawmaker, Jorge Rodríguez, did not confirm or deny the reports during a press conference, saying he had no information concerning the possible arrest.

This comes after the U.S. operation to attack Venezuela and arrest Maduro, and the Trump administration’s subsequent seizing of oil tankers from the country.

Saab’s arrest would suggest a new level of collaboration between U.S. and Venezuelan authorities under the government of interim President Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro’s former deputy, who currently controls Venezuela’s law enforcement agencies and actions.

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Businessman Alex Saab is expected to be extradited to the U.S. in the coming days. (Pedro Rances Mattey/Anadolu via Getty Images)

The U.S. official highlighted the significance of Rodriguez’s cooperation in the joint operation.

Raul Gorrin, the head of Venezuela’s Globovision TV network, was also arrested in the operation, the official said.

Saab, who was born in Colombia, was previously detained in the African nation of Cape Verde in 2020 and held in the U.S. for more than three years on bribery charges. He was eventually granted clemency in exchange for the release of Americans held in Venezuela.

Before he was granted clemency, U.S. officials had charged Saab with taking around $350 million out of Venezuela through the U.S. as part of a bribery scheme connected to Venezuela’s state-controlled exchange rate.

Venezuelan official Alex Saab is a close ally of captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. (Gabriela Oraa / AFP) (Photo by GABRIELA ORAA/AFP via Getty Images)

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Saab denied the allegations and appealed to have the charges dismissed on grounds of diplomatic immunity. An appeals court had not ruled on Saab’s appeal by the time the prisoner swap went through.

When he returned to Venezuela at the end of 2023, Maduro praised Saab’s loyalty to the country’s socialist revolution and called him a national hero.

Maduro later appointed Saab as industry minister, a position he held until last month, when he was dismissed by Rodriguez following the arrest of the country’s former leader.

Reuters contributed to this report.

The fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League concluded with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)’s six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals. Delhi Capitals, who came to bat first after losing the toss, scored 203 runs for four wickets in 20 overs in the match played at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday. In reply, RCB scored 204 runs losing four wickets in 19.4 overs and won the match.

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RCB won the final – Photo: WPL-X

Mandhana becomes the second captain to win two WPL titles
RCB has won the Women’s Premier League title for the second time. Earlier, the team had become champion by winning the final match against Delhi in 2024. With this, Smriti Mandhana became the player to win two WPL titles as captain. In this matter, she equaled Mumbai captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who won the title in 2023 and 2025.