thedailycaller--2020-07-07--Patrick Mahomes Gets $477 Million In ‘Guaranteed Mechanism’ In Extension With Chiefs, Salary Isn’t T

Patrick Mahomes Gets $477 Million In ‘Guaranteed Mechanism’ In Extension With Chiefs, Salary Isn’t Tied To Percentage Of The Cap

Financial details are out on Patrick Mahomes ’ extension with the Kansas City Chiefs , and the numbers are absolutely absurd .
The young NFL quarterback and the Chiefs agreed on a 10-year extension Monday , and it was quickly reported the deal was valued at north of $ 400 million .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Now , we know that the amount of guaranteed money in the 10-year extension is up to $ 477 million , according to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a year out from the season happening .
One of the biggest questions going into Mahomes ’ contract talk with the Chiefs was whether or not his salary would be tied to a percentage of the salary cap .
According to Adam Schefter , that didn ’ t happen , but it doesn ’ t really matter .
The man still got absolutely paid .
Overall , it ’ s just a mind-boggling deal for Mahomes , and there ’ s no other way to put it .
He inked an extension potentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You know what ?
He ’ s also worth every single penny .
Mahomes is only 24 years old , which means there ’ s still another monster contract coming his way if he stays healthy .
The Chiefs star quarterback isn ’ t just an elite passer .
The man is a wizard on the football field .
He does things that don ’ t make sense , and he led the Chiefs to a Super Bowl this past year .
Now , he has the richest contract in the history of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see it .
Props to Mahomes for getting paid .
He 100 % earned it .

Financial details are out on Patrick Mahomes’ extension with the Kansas City Chiefs, and the numbers are absolutely absurd.
The young NFL quarterback and the Chiefs agreed on a 10-year extension Monday, and it was quickly reported the deal was valued at north of $400 million. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Now, we know that the amount of guaranteed money in the 10-year extension is up to $477 million, according to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. His guaranteed money must be picked up a year out from the season happening.
The #Chiefs and QB Patrick Mahomes have agreed to terms on a 10-year extension worth $503 million, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. He gets $477M in guarantee mechanisms and gives the ability for Mahomes to have outs if the guarantee mechanisms aren’t exercised. No trade clause — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 6, 2020
What’s the guarantee mechanism? Basically, the team guarantees Patrick Mahomes’ salary a year out. And if they don’t pick up each guarantee, they have to cut him (to avoid picking up the future guarantee). https://t.co/dSzKmS7wbM — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 6, 2020
Rolling guarantees are common in NFL contracts, but never over the entire life of a 10-year extension (12-year deal). Patrick Mahomes gets over $63 million fully guaranteed at signing and $103M by next March. Most of the salaries and bonuses vest a year or two before they’re due. pic.twitter.com/az8jsKBZgN — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 7, 2020
One of the biggest questions going into Mahomes’ contract talk with the Chiefs was whether or not his salary would be tied to a percentage of the salary cap.
According to Adam Schefter, that didn’t happen, but it doesn’t really matter. The man still got absolutely paid.
Compensation update: Patrick Mahomes’ 10-year extension is worth $450 million, sources tell ESPN. The injury guarantee is $140 million, per source. The contract does not contain language that ties its value to a percentage of the salary cap. Richest deal in sports’ history. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 6, 2020
Overall, it’s just a mind-boggling deal for Mahomes, and there’s no other way to put it. He inked an extension potentially worth more than $500 million.
You know what? He’s also worth every single penny. Mahomes is only 24 years old, which means there’s still another monster contract coming his way if he stays healthy.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patrick Mahomes II (@patrickmahomes) on Jul 6, 2020 at 2:47pm PDT
The Chiefs star quarterback isn’t just an elite passer. The man is a wizard on the football field. He does things that don’t make sense, and he led the Chiefs to a Super Bowl this past year.
Now, he has the richest contract in the history of the NFL. You just love to see it.
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Props to Mahomes for getting paid. He 100% earned it.


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--REPORT: Iowa Hawkeyes Have 4 More Positive Coronavirus Tests

The Iowa Hawkeyes reportedly have several more coronavirus cases .
According to Brett McMurphy , five more people associated with the Hawkeyes were tested this past week , and four of them were positive .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) That bring ’ s Iowa ’ s coronavirus total to 21 cases , and the infection rate is around 5.3 % .
It ’ s not clear what sports the people are associated with .
Another day goes by , and we have another school getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knew Iowa had cases , but the number is growing .
Overall , is having a five percent infection rate a terrible thing to deal with ?
Not really .
That seems manageable .
Having 21 cases isn ’ t ideal , but it can certainly be dealt with .
As I always say when dealing with coronavirus cases in college athletics , the key is just keeping people safe .
Isolate those with the virus , let them heal and keep them far away from the rest of the locker room .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ let them come back around the team .
Whatever you do , don ’ t let the whole locker room get destroyed .
Hopefully , this is the end of the situation for Iowa , but I doubt it will be .
It seems like these numbers will keep growing over the next few months .

The Iowa Hawkeyes reportedly have several more coronavirus cases.
According to Brett McMurphy, five more people associated with the Hawkeyes were tested this past week, and four of them were positive. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
That bring’s Iowa’s coronavirus total to 21 cases, and the infection rate is around 5.3%. It’s not clear what sports the people are associated with.
Iowa’s athletic department conducted 5 COVID tests in past week, 4 positive & 1 negative. To date, Iowa’s student-athletes & coaches/staff have had 392 negative tests & 21 positive, an overall 5 percent positive — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) July 6, 2020
Another day goes by, and we have another school getting lit up by coronavirus. We already knew Iowa had cases, but the number is growing.
Overall, is having a five percent infection rate a terrible thing to deal with? Not really. That seems manageable.
Having 21 cases isn’t ideal, but it can certainly be dealt with.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by University of Iowa Football (@hawkeyefootball) on May 15, 2020 at 5:41am PDT
As I always say when dealing with coronavirus cases in college athletics, the key is just keeping people safe. Isolate those with the virus, let them heal and keep them far away from the rest of the locker room.
Once infected athletes are healthy, then let them come back around the team. Whatever you do, don’t let the whole locker room get destroyed.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by University of Iowa Football (@hawkeyefootball) on May 5, 2020 at 8:35am PDT
Hopefully, this is the end of the situation for Iowa, but I doubt it will be. It seems like these numbers will keep growing over the next few months.


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--16 Children Have Been Shot, Some Killed, In Cities Across The US As Violence Spikes

As protests continue in many cities , gun violence has surged .
After the death of George Floyd , who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes May 25 , many cities that were engulfed with riots have also seen record numbers of shooting victims .
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant told reporters that 2020 ’ s July 4 weekend was the “ most violent weekend ” that he could “ recall , ” with 16 homicides in June marking a record in violence not seen since 2003 .
In New York City , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in mid-June when compared to the same time in 2019 .
Unfortunately , the violent streak continued into July .
Many of those victims were the most innocent among us — children who were shot and injured or killed , often while playing outside or at a celebration or holiday cookout .
One child was shot near the scene of protests over the death of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta .
“ Black lives matter … killing your own , ” Secoriya Williamson , the child ’ s father , said after his 8-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend .
“ You killed an 8-year-old child .
She ain ’ t do nothing to not one of ya ’ ll , she just wanted to get home to see her cousin.
” As calls for reform continue coming from cities that saw large protests — Atlanta , New York City , Philadelphia , Seattle , Washington , D.C. — at least 16 children have been senselessly shot in wanton violence .
This list was compiled by searching reports of children ( the legal definition ) who were shot in several cities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crime .
Secoriea Turner , 8-year-old girl : Turner was shot and killed on the Fourth of July after at least two people in a crowd opened fire on the car she was in with her mother and her mother ’ s friend .
“ She was only 8 years old , ” Charmaine Turner , the young girl ’ s mother said during a press conference , adding that her child died in her arms .
“ She would have been on TikTok dancing on her phone , just got done eating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brooks .
We didn ’ t have anything to do with that .
We ’ re innocent .
My baby didn ’ t mean no harm.
” Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms ordered the area where Turner was shot be shut down , declaring that “ it ’ s over.
” “ This discussion , this mediation , and … it ’ s over .
At a point where an 8-year-old baby is killed , the discussions have ended , ” Bottoms said .
( RELATED : ‘ They Say Black Lives Matter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of 8-Year-Old Shot And Killed Speaks Out Against Violent Protesters ) Unidentified , 7-year-old girl : A 7-year-old girl was grazed in the leg June 25 after teens began fighting at a nearby street corner in East Harlem .
The child was not thought to be the intended target , and is expected to survive .
Treshawn , 11-year-old boy : An 11-year-old boy was shot during a drive-by shooting June 30 while playing outside his home in Flatbush .
He was shot in the leg and was not the intended target , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They drive fast and shoot , man , that ’ s all the little babies , ” Terrence Solomon , the boy ’ s grandfather said .
“ They ’ re little kids , nobody big out here.
” Unidentified , 14-year-old : A 14-year old was shot in the neck and back in Queens Monday and taken to the hospital in critical condition .
Police are searching for 2 suspects .
Unidentified 15-year-old : A 15-year old was shot in the chest in East Harlem June 5 .
It is unclear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim ’ s condition is unknown .
The shooting occurred the same day that New York had 23 shootings and 43 victims in a 9-hour time span Sunday , killing at least 9 people , according to ABC 7 .
Unidentified 15-year-old : A 15-year-old was shot once while at a graduation party in Shoelace Park the Bronx on June 12 .
The victim was in stable condition as of June 14 .
Unidentified 16-year-old : A 16-year-old was shot once while at the same graduation party as the aforementioned 15-year-old in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condition .
Brandon Hendricks , 17-year-old : Hendricks was shot and killed June 28 in the Bronx just days after graduating high school .
He was at a barbecue and was allegedly shot by Najhim Luke , who was charged with murder , manslaughter , and criminal possession of a weapon .
Hendricks was an unintended target and was planning on starting college at St. John ’ s , ABC 7 reported .
“ We have to stand and bury one of our own because of one of our own , that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” community activist Kirsten John Foy said .
“ You took away my life , you have no idea what you did to me , ” Eve Hendricks , the boy ’ s mother , said during a vigil “ My son has my heart .
Nobody knows how I feel , I don ’ t know how I feel.
” Unidentified , 6-year-old boy : A 6-year-old boy died after he was shot in the chest July 5 .
Police have not revealed what led to the shooting , or whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by someone else .
Unidentified , 11-year-old girl : An 11-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet to the right hip after a gunman opened fire in southwest Philadelphia Saturday .
She was treated at the scene and is in stable condition .
Angelo Walker , 15-years-old : Walker was shot once in the head Saturday and later died at the hospital .
The boy was a high school student athlete on the football team .
Rahim , 15-year-old : Rahim was shot 17 times June 22 outside a store where he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his friends .
Rahim was expected to participate in a career development program to stop similar violence , according to ABC 7 .
It ’ s unclear what his condition was following the shooting , but him and his friend who was also shot were hospitalized .
Unidentified , 17-year-old : A 17-year-old boy was shot in the buttock in west Philadelphia and was in stable condition as of Saturday .
Antonio Mays Jr. , 16-year-old : Mays was shot and killed in a shooting near the Seattle CHOP June 30 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cherokee near the barriers of the CHOP , where witnesses said they saw several people begin to fire into the vehicle , according to the NY Post .
Unidentified , 14-year-old : A 14-year-old was also critically wounded during the shooting .
Davon McNeal , 11-year-old : McNeal was shot and killed in Southeast D.C. on the Forth of July after police say a group of five males opened fire , shooting McNeal in the head and then fleeing by vehicle .
The boy was stopping by at a cookout to pick up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was a good kid , ” McNeal ’ s grandfather Tony Lawson told Fox 5 .
“ I mean , his life gone .
Eleven-years-old , he hadn ’ t lived his life yet , 11-years-old .
We got to stop killing each other .
Stop it .
Put the guns down .
”

As protests continue in many cities, gun violence has surged.
After the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes May 25, many cities that were engulfed with riots have also seen record numbers of shooting victims.
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant told reporters that 2020’s July 4 weekend was the “most violent weekend” that he could “recall,” with 16 homicides in June marking a record in violence not seen since 2003.
In New York City, shootings surged by more than 358% in mid-June when compared to the same time in 2019. Unfortunately, the violent streak continued into July.
Many of those victims were the most innocent among us — children who were shot and injured or killed, often while playing outside or at a celebration or holiday cookout.
One child was shot near the scene of protests over the death of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta. “Black lives matter … killing your own,” Secoriya Williamson, the child’s father, said after his 8-year-old child’s death over Independence Day weekend. “You killed an 8-year-old child. She ain’t do nothing to not one of ya’ll, she just wanted to get home to see her cousin.”
As calls for reform continue coming from cities that saw large protests — Atlanta, New York City, Philadelphia, Seattle, Washington, D.C. — at least 16 children have been senselessly shot in wanton violence.
This list was compiled by searching reports of children (the legal definition) who were shot in several cities that have experienced a recent surge in crime.
Atlanta
Secoriea Turner, 8-year-old girl: Turner was shot and killed on the Fourth of July after at least two people in a crowd opened fire on the car she was in with her mother and her mother’s friend.
“She was only 8 years old,” Charmaine Turner, the young girl’s mother said during a press conference, adding that her child died in her arms. “She would have been on TikTok dancing on her phone, just got done eating. We understand the frustration of Rayshard Brooks. We didn’t have anything to do with that. We’re innocent. My baby didn’t mean no harm.”
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms ordered the area where Turner was shot be shut down, declaring that “it’s over.” “This discussion, this mediation, and … it’s over. At a point where an 8-year-old baby is killed, the discussions have ended,” Bottoms said. (RELATED: ‘They Say Black Lives Matter. You Killed Your Own’: Father Of 8-Year-Old Shot And Killed Speaks Out Against Violent Protesters)
New York City
Unidentified, 7-year-old girl: A 7-year-old girl was grazed in the leg June 25 after teens began fighting at a nearby street corner in East Harlem. The child was not thought to be the intended target, and is expected to survive.
Treshawn, 11-year-old boy: An 11-year-old boy was shot during a drive-by shooting June 30 while playing outside his home in Flatbush. He was shot in the leg and was not the intended target, investigators said according to ABC 7. “They drive fast and shoot, man, that’s all the little babies,” Terrence Solomon, the boy’s grandfather said. “They’re little kids, nobody big out here.”
Unidentified, 14-year-old: A 14-year old was shot in the neck and back in Queens Monday and taken to the hospital in critical condition. Police are searching for 2 suspects.
#Breaking #NYPD says a 14 year old has been shot in neck and torso in Jamaica Queens. The shooting comes a day after nearly a dozen people were killed and dozens more injured over the course of a day. More on @NY1 pic.twitter.com/fYdI9jGItv — Ruschell Boone (@RuschellBoone) July 6, 2020
Unidentified 15-year-old: A 15-year old was shot in the chest in East Harlem June 5. It is unclear what led to the shooting and the victim’s condition is unknown. The shooting occurred the same day that New York had 23 shootings and 43 victims in a 9-hour time span Sunday, killing at least 9 people, according to ABC 7.
Unidentified 15-year-old: A 15-year-old was shot once while at a graduation party in Shoelace Park the Bronx on June 12. The victim was in stable condition as of June 14.
Unidentified 16-year-old: A 16-year-old was shot once while at the same graduation party as the aforementioned 15-year-old in the Bronx. Victim was also in stable condition.
Brandon Hendricks, 17-year-old: Hendricks was shot and killed June 28 in the Bronx just days after graduating high school. He was at a barbecue and was allegedly shot by Najhim Luke, who was charged with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon. Hendricks was an unintended target and was planning on starting college at St. John’s, ABC 7 reported.
“We have to stand and bury one of our own because of one of our own, that’s unacceptable and it’s unsustainable,” community activist Kirsten John Foy said.
We want to take a moment to express our deepest condolences for Brandon “BDiddy” Hendricks. Sending love and prayers to his family and friends at this time. You are so Loved Brandon???????????? pic.twitter.com/QM8xrqdSmH — Dyckman Basketball (@IamDyckman) June 29, 2020
“You took away my life, you have no idea what you did to me,” Eve Hendricks, the boy’s mother, said during a vigil “My son has my heart. Nobody knows how I feel, I don’t know how I feel.”
Philadelphia
Unidentified, 6-year-old boy: A 6-year-old boy died after he was shot in the chest July 5. Police have not revealed what led to the shooting, or whether the boy shot himself or was shot by someone else.
Unidentified, 11-year-old girl: An 11-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet to the right hip after a gunman opened fire in southwest Philadelphia Saturday. She was treated at the scene and is in stable condition.
Angelo Walker, 15-years-old: Walker was shot once in the head Saturday and later died at the hospital. The boy was a high school student athlete on the football team.
WEEKEND OF VIOLENCE: 15YO Angelo Walker was among the 31 gunshot victims in Philly this weekend. He was shot & killed on Sunday night in Overbrook.@BillSytsma describes him as a “bright, up and coming player” on the Frankford HS football team. @FOX29philly at 5 pic.twitter.com/6JgwUPjEuV — Kelly Rule (@KellyRuleTV) July 6, 2020
Rahim, 15-year-old: Rahim was shot 17 times June 22 outside a store where he was stopping to get food after playing basketball with his friends. Rahim was expected to participate in a career development program to stop similar violence, according to ABC 7. It’s unclear what his condition was following the shooting, but him and his friend who was also shot were hospitalized.
Unidentified, 17-year-old: A 17-year-old boy was shot in the buttock in west Philadelphia and was in stable condition as of Saturday.
Seattle (Capitol Hill Organized Protest, CHOP)
Antonio Mays Jr., 16-year-old: Mays was shot and killed in a shooting near the Seattle CHOP June 30. Mays was shot after driving his Jeep Cherokee near the barriers of the CHOP, where witnesses said they saw several people begin to fire into the vehicle, according to the NY Post.
Unidentified, 14-year-old: A 14-year-old was also critically wounded during the shooting.
Washington, D.C.
Davon McNeal, 11-year-old: McNeal was shot and killed in Southeast D.C. on the Forth of July after police say a group of five males opened fire, shooting McNeal in the head and then fleeing by vehicle. The boy was stopping by at a cookout to pick up items for a cell phone.
Davon McNeal????????. He could’ve been the next Lamar Jackson or the next Barack Obama, but some suckas took his life. A child only 11 years young with his full life ahead of him. Wtf ????????. We gonna keep your name and legacy alive youngin I promise you that! Justice for #DavonMcNeal! pic.twitter.com/tfZTjuGZIp — Quinn Cook (@QCook323) July 6, 2020
“He was a good kid,” McNeal’s grandfather Tony Lawson told Fox 5. “I mean, his life gone. Eleven-years-old, he hadn’t lived his life yet, 11-years-old. We got to stop killing each other. Stop it. Put the guns down.”


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--CNN Catches California Homeless Woman Dropping Drawers For Relief Live On Air

A live shot from a reporter checking in to “ CNN Newsroom ” on Monday inadvertently showed what appeared to @ @ @ @ @ her pants to relieve herself .
Around ten minutes into the program , CNN anchor @ @ @ @ @ reporter Sara Sidner , who was on the beach in Santa Monica , California .
@ @ @ @ @ where you are ?
” asked Bolduan .
“ These are the beaches of Santa @ @ @ @ @ most folks are adhering to all of the rules with the masks and the self @ @ @ @ @ said .
As Sidner reported on coronavirus hospitalization rates in the state , someone walking @ @ @ @ @ plastic bag paused just to her left , put down what she was carrying , @ @ @ @ @ presumably pee or take a dump .
( RELATED : Judge Napolitano : Governments ‘ @ @ @ @ @ ’ To Mandate Mask-Wearing ) The segment then showed Sidner and Bouldan side by side @ @ @ @ @ t clear if that was because the camera operator saw what was happening .

A live shot from a reporter checking in to “CNN Newsroom” on Monday inadvertently showed what appeared to be a California woman dropping her pants to relieve herself.
Around ten minutes into the program, CNN anchor Kate Bolduan checked in with reporter Sara Sidner, who was on the beach in Santa Monica, California.
“What are you seeing where you are?” asked Bolduan.
“These are the beaches of Santa Monica, right now, most folks are adhering to all of the rules with the masks and the self distancing here,” Sidner said.
As Sidner reported on coronavirus hospitalization rates in the state, someone walking along the beach carrying a plastic bag paused just to her left, put down what she was carrying, and proceeded to de-pant and presumably pee or take a dump. (RELATED: Judge Napolitano: Governments ‘Do Not Have The Authority’ To Mandate Mask-Wearing)
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The segment then showed Sidner and Bouldan side by side, but it wasn’t clear if that was because the camera operator saw what was happening.


thedailycaller--2020-07-08--Betsy DeVos Looking ‘Very Seriously’ At Withholding Federal Funding From Schools That Refuse To Open

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos told Fox News ’ “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” that there is “ no excuse ” for public schools not to reopen in the fall .
As August approaches and coronavirus cases spike in some areas , debate about how and whether to reopen schools rages across the country .
While evidence suggests children are at lower risk for coronavirus , teachers ’ unions and other factions tend to favor modified or distance learning , while President Donald Trump and others strongly favor reopening in-person learning .
“ What can the Department of Education do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked Fox News host Tucker Carlson .
“ Like the president said today there is no excuse for schools not to reopen again and for kids to be able to learn again full-time , ” DeVos responded .
“ The data doesn ’ t suggest anything different .
The medical experts aren ’ t suggesting anything different and as you pointed out in your opening statement , this is more an issue of adults who are more interested in their own issues then they are about serving their students .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go back to school.
” DeVos responded to the Fox News host ’ s question about withholding federal funding by pointing out that over 90 % comes from state and local governments , but was open to using what leverage the Department of Education has to ensure schools open .
( RELATED : Stanford ’ s Dr. Scott Atlas : There Is ‘ No Science Behind Having Children Not Attend Schools ’ ) “ We are looking at this very seriously , ” she said .
“ This is a very serious issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to continue learning .
Schools have got to continue looking up.
” “ There has got to be a concerted effort to address the needs of all kids and adults who are fear mongering and making excuses simply have got to stop doing it and turn their attention on what is right for students and for their families , ” DeVos concluded .

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos told Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight” that there is “no excuse” for public schools not to reopen in the fall.
As August approaches and coronavirus cases spike in some areas, debate about how and whether to reopen schools rages across the country. While evidence suggests children are at lower risk for coronavirus, teachers’ unions and other factions tend to favor modified or distance learning, while President Donald Trump and others strongly favor reopening in-person learning.
“What can the Department of Education do to make certain that happens?” asked Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
WATCH:
“Like the president said today there is no excuse for schools not to reopen again and for kids to be able to learn again full-time,” DeVos responded. “The data doesn’t suggest anything different. The medical experts aren’t suggesting anything different and as you pointed out in your opening statement, this is more an issue of adults who are more interested in their own issues then they are about serving their students. It’s very clear that kids have got to go back to school.”
DeVos responded to the Fox News host’s question about withholding federal funding by pointing out that over 90% comes from state and local governments, but was open to using what leverage the Department of Education has to ensure schools open. (RELATED: Stanford’s Dr. Scott Atlas: There Is ‘No Science Behind Having Children Not Attend Schools’)
“We are looking at this very seriously,” she said. “This is a very serious issue across the country. Kids have got to continue learning. Schools have got to continue looking up.”
“There has got to be a concerted effort to address the needs of all kids and adults who are fear mongering and making excuses simply have got to stop doing it and turn their attention on what is right for students and for their families,” DeVos concluded.


thedailycaller--2020-07-08--Amy Kennedy, Jeff Van Drew Win New Jersey House Primaries

Former teacher Amy Kennedy won the Democratic primary in New Jersey ’ s 2nd Congressional District , beating her main opponent , Brigid Callahan Harrison , after she conceded Tuesday evening , The New York Times reported .
The Democratic primary became volatile in recent days , with high-ranking New Jersey politicians breaking from one another to endorse their preferred candidate .
Gov .
Phil Murphy and many labor unions across the state endorsed Kennedy , according to The New York Times .
Meanwhile , state Senate president Stephen Sweeney and both of New Jersey ’ s senators , Bob @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to The New York Times .
Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew won his Republican primary Tuesday , beating his challenger , Bob Patterson , by over 60 points , The New York Times reported .
The race was first catapulted into the national spotlight when incumbent Van Drew announced that he was changing his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican in December 2019 .
The switch came one day after the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump .
Van Drew was one of only two House Democrats to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Drew ’ s switch was followed by a Trump endorsement , leaving Patterson as his only primary challenger .
( RELATED : Staffers Bail On Anti-Impeachment Democrat Who Switched Parties ) Though Patterson described himself as the only candidate who more pro-life and pro-Trump , voters largely stuck with the incumbent .
New Jersey ’ s 2nd district leans Republican , according to the Cook Political Report , giving Van Drew a slight edge over Kennedy with less than four months until November .
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Former teacher Amy Kennedy won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, beating her main opponent, Brigid Callahan Harrison, after she conceded Tuesday evening, The New York Times reported.
The Democratic primary became volatile in recent days, with high-ranking New Jersey politicians breaking from one another to endorse their preferred candidate. Gov. Phil Murphy and many labor unions across the state endorsed Kennedy, according to The New York Times.
Meanwhile, state Senate president Stephen Sweeney and both of New Jersey’s senators, Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, endorsed Harrison, according to The New York Times.
Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew won his Republican primary Tuesday, beating his challenger, Bob Patterson, by over 60 points, The New York Times reported.
The race was first catapulted into the national spotlight when incumbent Van Drew announced that he was changing his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican in December 2019.
The switch came one day after the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump. Van Drew was one of only two House Democrats to vote against both articles presented.
Van Drew’s switch was followed by a Trump endorsement, leaving Patterson as his only primary challenger. (RELATED: Staffers Bail On Anti-Impeachment Democrat Who Switched Parties)
Though Patterson described himself as the only candidate who more pro-life and pro-Trump, voters largely stuck with the incumbent.
New Jersey’s 2nd district leans Republican, according to the Cook Political Report, giving Van Drew a slight edge over Kennedy with less than four months until November.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-08--EXCLUSIVE: Guillen Family Attorney Speaks Out About Vanessa’s Death

Natalie Khawam , the attorney representing Vanessa Guillen ’ s family , spoke with the Daily Caller ’ s Samantha Renck about Vanessa ’ s case , calls for a congressional investigation into Vanessa ’ s murder and more .
Guillen was missing for over two months after last being seen at Fort Hood base on April 22 .
Original reporting stated Guillen was last seen around 1 p.m. at Fort Hood .
However , Khawam said that is false .
“ There were false reports that she was seen at 1 p.m. , ” Khawam said .
“ They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ correct .
That she was actually not seen after 11 a.m. – actually wasn ’ t even heard from .
The last text message that they have from her is at 10:23 [ a.m. ] I believe around that time.
” According to Khawam , Guillen was called into work on a day she was not supposed to be there .
“ She went to the armory room and in there she had met with Specialist Aaron Robinson , ” she said .
“ This was the guy that was sexually harassing her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told him she was going to be reporting him.
” Khawam detailed what Robinson said to his accomplice .
“ He took a hammer – he was looking for the first thing he could find .
He took a hammer and bashed her head in and basically murdered her in the armory room.
” Khawam questioned how nobody could have seen or heard Guillen “ screaming , being bludgeoned to death , how can no one have seen blood all over the place ?
” Khawam has been pushing for a congressional investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kamala Harris of California and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York as well as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi .
“ I ’ m not afraid to ask the hard questions .
I ’ m not afraid to dig , ” Khawam said , “ I believe in this mission .
I believe in this cause .
I believe that Vanessa is the tip of the iceberg .
This is is the same base where they had sexual prostitution rings , they have human trafficking .
This is the same base that was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This base has the highest suicide rate of all bases.
” “ My goal is to go before Congress and testify to all these stories that happened to our victims , ” Khawam said .
“ You are a victim of sexual harassment or sexual assault .
The way it is right now they are re-victimized .
They are black-balled .
They ’ re told their liars , character assassination .
They ’ re starting trouble .
They getting retaliated against.
” Khawam emphasized the need to reform the military system .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be re-victimized.
” “ This is not being about being in the military – it ’ s about humanity , it ’ s a human right that they deserve.
” Khawam talked about the Army ’ s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention , the need for an outside investigation and more .
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Natalie Khawam, the attorney representing Vanessa Guillen’s family, spoke with the Daily Caller’s Samantha Renck about Vanessa’s case, calls for a congressional investigation into Vanessa’s murder and more.
Guillen was missing for over two months after last being seen at Fort Hood base on April 22. Original reporting stated Guillen was last seen around 1 p.m. at Fort Hood. However, Khawam said that is false.
“There were false reports that she was seen at 1 p.m.,” Khawam said. “They later found out that those were not correct. That she was actually not seen after 11 a.m. – actually wasn’t even heard from. The last text message that they have from her is at 10:23 [a.m.] I believe around that time.”
According to Khawam, Guillen was called into work on a day she was not supposed to be there.
“She went to the armory room and in there she had met with Specialist Aaron Robinson,” she said. “This was the guy that was sexually harassing her in the past. I understand she told him she was going to be reporting him.”
Khawam detailed what Robinson said to his accomplice.
“He took a hammer – he was looking for the first thing he could find. He took a hammer and bashed her head in and basically murdered her in the armory room.”
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Khawam questioned how nobody could have seen or heard Guillen “screaming, being bludgeoned to death, how can no one have seen blood all over the place?”
Khawam has been pushing for a congressional investigation and has gained support from Sens. Kamala Harris of California and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York as well as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
“I’m not afraid to ask the hard questions. I’m not afraid to dig,” Khawam said, “I believe in this mission. I believe in this cause. I believe that Vanessa is the tip of the iceberg. This is is the same base where they had sexual prostitution rings, they have human trafficking. This is the same base that was shot up a few years ago. This base has the highest suicide rate of all bases.”
“My goal is to go before Congress and testify to all these stories that happened to our victims,” Khawam said. “You are a victim of sexual harassment or sexual assault. The way it is right now they are re-victimized. They are black-balled. They’re told they’re liars, character assassination. They’re starting trouble. They’re getting retaliated against.”
Khawam emphasized the need to reform the military system. “Those women and men who serve should not be re-victimized.”
“This is not being about being in the military – it’s about humanity, it’s a human right that they deserve.”
Khawam talked about the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention, the need for an outside investigation and more. (RELATED: Woman Charged In Case Of Missing Fort Hood Soldier Who Was Bludgeoned, Dismembered)
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thedailycaller--2020-07-08--‘Statuary Sanctuary City’: Ohio Mayor Explains Why His Town Plans To Give Amnesty To Unwanted Statue

‘Statuary Sanctuary City’: Ohio Mayor Explains Why His Town Plans To Give Amnesty To Unwanted Statues

Newton Falls , Ohio Mayor Kenneth Kline told Fox News ’ “ The Story ” why his town wants to be a “ sanctuary ” for eight unwanted statues across the nation .
Newton Falls City Manager David Lynch made news last week by promising to give unwanted statues of Abraham Lincoln , Theodore Roosevelt , George Washington , Thomas Jefferson , Ulysses S. Grant , Francis Scott Key , Christopher Columbus and Patrick Henry a “ place of honor and respect ” in a July 4 proclamation .
When asked by guest-host Trace Gallagher whether the mayor supports the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ Yes , I do.
” “ This is a great country , ” Kline continued .
“ Newton Falls , we are proud of our country and growing up here .
We think back to the great memories that we have in this great nation that we have .
You have stories from the senior citizens and those that have served , the greatness of this nation and lead this support because we want to keep this country , the great country that has been.
” “ We want to bring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Kline .
“ We have these monuments here in Newton Falls and kids can learn of its history and people can come to visit .
I think it ’ s a real positive situation.
” The Newton Falls mayor strongly disagreed with critics who claim the proclamation makes the city a “ haven for racism.
” ( RELATED : ‘ This Is Not About Race Anymore , It Never Really Was ’ : Protesters On Teddy Roosevelt Statue ) “ This has nothing to do it do with racism or hate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s the opposite .
It ’ s positive .
I want to bring individuals together and support to where we each — no matter what our color is , we are Americans .
This is a great nation .
We are all on equal ground .
”

Newton Falls, Ohio Mayor Kenneth Kline told Fox News’ “The Story” why his town wants to be a “sanctuary” for eight unwanted statues across the nation.
Newton Falls City Manager David Lynch made news last week by promising to give unwanted statues of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ulysses S. Grant, Francis Scott Key, Christopher Columbus and Patrick Henry a “place of honor and respect” in a July 4 proclamation.
When asked by guest-host Trace Gallagher whether the mayor supports the move, Kline’s response was, “Yes, I do.”
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“This is a great country,” Kline continued. “Newton Falls, we are proud of our country and growing up here. We think back to the great memories that we have in this great nation that we have. You have stories from the senior citizens and those that have served, the greatness of this nation and lead this support because we want to keep this country, the great country that has been.”
“We want to bring people together loving this country,” said Kline. “We have these monuments here in Newton Falls and kids can learn of its history and people can come to visit. I think it’s a real positive situation.”
The Newton Falls mayor strongly disagreed with critics who claim the proclamation makes the city a “haven for racism.” (RELATED: ‘This Is Not About Race Anymore, It Never Really Was’: Protesters On Teddy Roosevelt Statue)
“This has nothing to do it do with racism or hate,” he said. “It’s the opposite. It’s positive. I want to bring individuals together and support to where we each — no matter what our color is, we are Americans. This is a great nation. We are all on equal ground.”


thedailycaller--2020-07-08--Trump Supporter Slapped In The Face At Black Lives Matter Plaza

A Trump supporter was slapped in the face Tuesday night as tensions rose at Black Lives Matter Plaza .
A video showed two men in a verbal altercation in the plaza , which is located across from Lafayette Square Park in Washington , D.C. A group gathered around as the verbal argument escalated , eventually leading to what appeared to be a Trump supporter getting slapped in the face .
( RELATED : Black Lives Matter Totally Shuts Down Nation ’ s Capital On Independence Day ) “ He hit him first , ” someone in the crowd can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The suspect is eventually apprehended and taken behind a barricade .
“ He didn ’ t do nothing , what is he being detained for ?
” a man asked the police .
A verbal confrontation began with police , with the group making it clear they were not happy about the man being arrested .
Police repeatedly warn the protesters to stay behind the barricade .
“ Let him go !
” someone in the crowd started chanting once the man was led away in handcuffs .
The protesters tried to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspect away , and the police formed a line to hold the group back .
A smaller group began to physically fight with police , and a man in a teal shirt was detained .
“ F*ck you and your Hitler mustache , you f*cking racist b*tch ” a protester yelled at a police officer , following the arrest .
Protesters in Black Lives Matter Plaza , sometimes referred to as the “ Black House Autonomous Zone ” ( BHAZ ) , were seen yelling and cursing at police officers several times in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves , and reporters were harassed while trying to film in the area .
A reporter was chased out of the plaza earlier Tuesday evening before the fight began .

A Trump supporter was slapped in the face Tuesday night as tensions rose at Black Lives Matter Plaza.
A video showed two men in a verbal altercation in the plaza, which is located across from Lafayette Square Park in Washington, D.C.
A group gathered around as the verbal argument escalated, eventually leading to what appeared to be a Trump supporter getting slapped in the face. (RELATED: Black Lives Matter Totally Shuts Down Nation’s Capital On Independence Day)
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BLM protester immediately arrested after punching a man in the face at the BLM plaza in Washington DC
pic.twitter.com/jwazN0Dy8j — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) July 7, 2020
“He hit him first,” someone in the crowd can be heard saying as cops surround the suspect. The suspect is eventually apprehended and taken behind a barricade.
“He didn’t do nothing, what is he being detained for?” a man asked the police. A verbal confrontation began with police, with the group making it clear they were not happy about the man being arrested. Police repeatedly warn the protesters to stay behind the barricade.
“Let him go!” someone in the crowd started chanting once the man was led away in handcuffs. The protesters tried to follow the officers who were leading the suspect away, and the police formed a line to hold the group back.
A smaller group began to physically fight with police, and a man in a teal shirt was detained.
“F*ck you and your Hitler mustache, you f*cking racist b*tch” a protester yelled at a police officer, following the arrest.
A crowd demanded answers from police after another protester was arrested later Tuesday night.
“Why was he arrested?” multiple people from the crowd repeat, including one person with a megaphone.
Just got to BLM Plaza and apparently another protester was taken away by police. Protesters are now demanding to know why he was arrested: pic.twitter.com/i8L7GtmshG — Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) July 8, 2020
Protesters in Black Lives Matter Plaza, sometimes referred to as the “Black House Autonomous Zone” (BHAZ), were seen yelling and cursing at police officers several times in the past. Protesters also fought amongst themselves, and reporters were harassed while trying to film in the area.
A reporter was chased out of the plaza earlier Tuesday evening before the fight began.


thedailycaller--2020-07-08--Two Californians Charged With Hate Crime For Painting Over Black Lives Matter Mural

Two Californians have been charged with a hate crime for painting over a Black Lives Matter mural , numerous sources reported .
Nichole Anderson , 42 , and David Nelson , 53 , were charged with violation of civil rights , vandalism and possession of tools to commit vandalism after they covered up the mural in front of a courthouse with paint on July 4 , KRON 4 reported Tuesday .
Anderson was caught on camera by a witness using black paint to cover the mural , which was permitted by the city and was painted the day of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being vandalized .
( RELATED : Black Lives Matter ’ Has Been Explicit About Its Goals .
These Are Their Demands ) If convicted , Anderson and Nelson face up to a year in county jail .
The alleged offenses are exempt from a specific bail amount due to the current bail schedule , according to KRON 4 .
“ We must address the root and byproduct of systemic racism in our country .
The Black Lives Matter movement is an important civil rights cause that deserves all of our attention , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stated .
“ The mural completed last weekend was a peaceful and powerful way to communicate the importance of Black lives in Contra Costa County and the country .
We must continue to elevate discussions and actually listen to one another in an effort to heal our community and country.
” Martinez , which is in Contra Costa County , is around 25 miles from San Francisco .

Two Californians have been charged with a hate crime for painting over a Black Lives Matter mural, numerous sources reported.
Nichole Anderson, 42, and David Nelson, 53, were charged with violation of civil rights, vandalism and possession of tools to commit vandalism after they covered up the mural in front of a courthouse with paint on July 4, KRON 4 reported Tuesday.
Anderson was caught on camera by a witness using black paint to cover the mural, which was permitted by the city and was painted the day of the vandalism. The mural was restored after being vandalized.(RELATED: Black Lives Matter’ Has Been Explicit About Its Goals. These Are Their Demands)
If convicted, Anderson and Nelson face up to a year in county jail. The alleged offenses are exempt from a specific bail amount due to the current bail schedule, according to KRON 4.
BREAKING: The #Martinez couple caught on video painting over the approved #BlackLivesMatter mural on #FourthofJuly are being charged with a hate crime, according to a release from the #ContraCostaCounty District Attorney’s office. pic.twitter.com/9L21byNsE1 — KCBS 106.9 FM/740 AM (@KCBSRadio) July 7, 2020
“We must address the root and byproduct of systemic racism in our country. The Black Lives Matter movement is an important civil rights cause that deserves all of our attention,” Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton stated.
“The mural completed last weekend was a peaceful and powerful way to communicate the importance of Black lives in Contra Costa County and the country. We must continue to elevate discussions and actually listen to one another in an effort to heal our community and country.”
Martinez, which is in Contra Costa County, is around 25 miles from San Francisco.


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--Reporter And Cameraman Chased Out Of Black Lives Matter Plaza

A reporter and cameraman were harassed and chased out of Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington , D.C. , while recording a couple who was getting married there Tuesday .
Daily Caller reporter Jorge Ventura captured a video showing a man harassing and following a female reporter while she was trying to cover the wedding that was taking place .
The beginning of the video shows another reporter being chased out .
( RELATED : Daily Caller Reporter Shelby Talcott Attacked , Surrounded By Protesters .
Police Pull Her To Safety , Handcuff Her ) The video appears to show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chasing out the female reporter , who can be heard saying “ I can ’ t apologize for having a job.
” Two other people are walking with the group , and the man in the tank top and the reporter appear to be arguing .
“ Why are you following these people ?
” the reporter asks one of the men walking in the group .
“ Because he knows you lied to us , ” the man in the tank top answers , to which the reporter asks , “ what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked if anyone is going to protect the media at the plaza , a police officer asked “ did you witness a crime ?
” When Ventura said that he saw a man harassing the reporter , the officer asked “ what do you mean by harassing ?
” “ What I see is two people arguing , and it ’ s not against the law , ” the officer said .
A Fourth of July protest kicked off at Black Lives Matter Plaza last weekend with protesters stepping on an American flag @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White House .
Protesters shut down the city later that night when they marched down the highway and stopped traffic all the way from D.C. to Virginia .

A reporter and cameraman were harassed and chased out of Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C., while recording a couple who was getting married there Tuesday.
Daily Caller reporter Jorge Ventura captured a video showing a man harassing and following a female reporter while she was trying to cover the wedding that was taking place. The beginning of the video shows another reporter being chased out. (RELATED: Daily Caller Reporter Shelby Talcott Attacked, Surrounded By Protesters. Police Pull Her To Safety, Handcuff Her)
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Two local reporters were covering a couple getting married on the BLM plaza in DC but were forced to leave after they were threatened by protesters who chased them out. pic.twitter.com/JlqwJvMhLB — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) July 8, 2020
The video appears to show a man in a gray tank top chasing out the female reporter, who can be heard saying “I can’t apologize for having a job.”
Two other people are walking with the group, and the man in the tank top and the reporter appear to be arguing.
“Why are you following these people?” the reporter asks one of the men walking in the group. “Because he knows you lied to us,” the man in the tank top answers, to which the reporter asks, “what did I lie about?”
When asked if anyone is going to protect the media at the plaza, a police officer asked “did you witness a crime?” When Ventura said that he saw a man harassing the reporter, the officer asked “what do you mean by harassing?”
“What I see is two people arguing, and it’s not against the law,” the officer said.
While filming a local female reporter being threatened and harassed for doing her job and followed out of #BLM plaza I asked a DC police officer if media will be protected on #BLM plaza and here was his response : pic.twitter.com/U2bQ0F4gMY — Jorge Ventura Media (@VenturaReport) July 7, 2020
A Fourth of July protest kicked off at Black Lives Matter Plaza last weekend with protesters stepping on an American flag, which was later burned outside the White House.
Protesters shut down the city later that night when they marched down the highway and stopped traffic all the way from D.C. to Virginia.


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--Marine Sustained Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound After Standoff At California Base

A Marine sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms in California Tuesday after a two-hour standoff with military police , numerous sources reported .
The base ’ s police received reports of an active shooter at around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning and “ cordoned off ” the area .
They found the Marine on a remote hillside at the facility , which is located in the Mojave Desert about 150 miles east of Los Angeles , military officials said according to ABC News .
The Marine shot himself while military police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8:30 a.m. No other shots were fired and no one else was injured .
The Marine was hospitalized at a nearby medical facility .
( RELATED : Reported Active Shooter ‘ Cordoned Off ’ At Marine Corps Facility In California ) “ Military police surrounded the gunman and saw that it appears the gunshot was self-inflicted , ” said Capt .
Nicole Plymale , a base spokesperson , according to The Sun .
Plymale did not confirm whether the injuries are life-threatening .
A shelter-in-place order put into effect earlier that morning was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marine Corps base in the world and is designed to provide realistic training for most West Coast units before they leave on deployments , with roughly 8,500 people on the base .

A Marine sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms in California Tuesday after a two-hour standoff with military police, numerous sources reported.
The base’s police received reports of an active shooter at around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning and “cordoned off” the area. They found the Marine on a remote hillside at the facility, which is located in the Mojave Desert about 150 miles east of Los Angeles, military officials said according to ABC News.
#BREAKING: The shelter in place order for the installation has been lifted. An individual sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound at approximately 8:30 a.m. (1/2) — U.S. Marines (@USMC) July 7, 2020
The Marine shot himself while military police were communicating with the Marine at around 8:30 a.m. No other shots were fired and no one else was injured. The Marine was hospitalized at a nearby medical facility. (RELATED: Reported Active Shooter ‘Cordoned Off’ At Marine Corps Facility In California)
“Military police surrounded the gunman and saw that it appears the gunshot was self-inflicted,” said Capt. Nicole Plymale, a base spokesperson, according to The Sun. Plymale did not confirm whether the injuries are life-threatening.
A shelter-in-place order put into effect earlier that morning was lifted.
The facility is the largest Marine Corps base in the world and is designed to provide realistic training for most West Coast units before they leave on deployments, with roughly 8,500 people on the base.


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--FACT CHECK: Viral Image Claims To Show Raleigh, North Carolina Beach

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows a crowded beach in Raleigh , North Carolina , during the coronavirus pandemic .
The photo , taken in 2013 , shows a beach in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil .
As the U.S. and the world continue to experience an increase in coronavirus cases , public health officials have urged people to avoid crowds and abide by social distancing guidelines .
The Facebook post , which features an image of an unnamed beach packed with thousands of people , appears to lament that “ Covid is never going away , ” claiming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Raleigh , North Carolina.
” It was posted on June 30 .
But the image does not show Raleigh .
The city , which is located inland , is roughly two hours from the North Carolina coastline .
( RELATED : Does This Image Show A Crowded South African Beach During The COVID-19 Lockdown ? )
The Daily Caller News Foundation conducted a reverse image search and discovered the original photo on the website Reuters Pictures .
The photo , which has been cropped in the Facebook post , shows a beach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2013 , according to the caption .
“ Catholic faithful camp out on Copacabana Beach to participate in an all-night vigil before Pope Francis gives mass to those attending World Youth Day , in Rio de Janeiro , July 27 , 2013 , ” reads the caption .
“ Pope Francis told Catholic clergy on Saturday to leave their comfort zones and smug surroundings and reach out to serve the poor and needy.
” This is not the first time a picture from the 2013 event in Rio de Janeiro has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In April , Check Your Fact debunked an image that Facebook users claimed to show thousands of people packed onto Florida ’ s Jacksonville Beach after it reopened in April .
It actually showed the same July 2013 event in Rio de Janeiro .
As of press time , there are over 11.7 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and some 540,500 deaths worldwide , according to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center .
Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunities of our original content , please contact [ email protected ] .

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows a crowded beach in Raleigh, North Carolina, during the coronavirus pandemic.
Verdict: False
The photo, taken in 2013, shows a beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Fact Check:
As the U.S. and the world continue to experience an increase in coronavirus cases, public health officials have urged people to avoid crowds and abide by social distancing guidelines.
The Facebook post, which features an image of an unnamed beach packed with thousands of people, appears to lament that “Covid is never going away,” claiming the photo shows “the beach today in Raleigh, North Carolina.” It was posted on June 30.
But the image does not show Raleigh. The city, which is located inland, is roughly two hours from the North Carolina coastline. (RELATED: Does This Image Show A Crowded South African Beach During The COVID-19 Lockdown?)
The Daily Caller News Foundation conducted a reverse image search and discovered the original photo on the website Reuters Pictures. The photo, which has been cropped in the Facebook post, shows a beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2013, according to the caption.
“Catholic faithful camp out on Copacabana Beach to participate in an all-night vigil before Pope Francis gives mass to those attending World Youth Day, in Rio de Janeiro, July 27, 2013,” reads the caption. “Pope Francis told Catholic clergy on Saturday to leave their comfort zones and smug surroundings and reach out to serve the poor and needy.”
This is not the first time a picture from the 2013 event in Rio de Janeiro has been erroneously linked to the coronavirus pandemic. In April, Check Your Fact debunked an image that Facebook users claimed to show thousands of people packed onto Florida’s Jacksonville Beach after it reopened in April. It actually showed the same July 2013 event in Rio de Janeiro.
As of press time, there are over 11.7 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and some 540,500 deaths worldwide, according to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-07--Melania Explains Importance Of Kids Going Back To School In Fall During WH Roundtable

Melania Trump spoke about the importance of kids going back to school in the fall during a White House roundtable titled , “ Safely Reopening America ’ s Schools.
” “ The first pillar of my # BeBest initiative is children well being and taking care of children ’ s social , emotional and physical health has never been more important that during the COVID-19 pandemic , ” the first lady shared as she joined President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday .
It starts at the 4:31 minute mark on the clip .
( RELATED : Ivanka @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dress During Munich Trip ) “ The administration has worked around the clock to protect Americans from the coronavirus , ” she added .
FLOTUS continued , “ But many challenges for children and families can be just as invisible as the virus and just as dangerous.
” ( RELATED : Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit ) “ When children are out of school , they are missing more than just time in the classroom , ” Melania explained .
“ They are missing the laughter of their friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the joy of recess and play.
” “ For children with disabilities , without access to technology or whose homes are not a safe place , the situation can be even worse , ” she added .
FLOTUS continued , while noting that “ as the start of the school year gets closer ” she is encouraging “ parents , teachers and schools ” to teach the kids about the CDC guidelines during the pandemic and why it ’ s important .
As well as , “ to implement them when appropriate.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social development must be as much as a priority as physical health , ” the first lady explained to the group .
“ As we continue to come together as Americans to tackle these challenges , I ’ m honored that you could all be here today to offer your thoughts , ” she added .
“ I look forward to working with you to make sure that America ’ s children and families can be healthy and thriving .
”

Melania Trump spoke about the importance of kids going back to school in the fall during a White House roundtable titled, “Safely Reopening America’s Schools.”
“The first pillar of my #BeBest initiative is children well being and taking care of children’s social, emotional and physical health has never been more important that during the COVID-19 pandemic,” the first lady shared as she joined President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. It starts at the 4:31 minute mark on the clip. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Yellow And Black Floral Dress During Munich Trip)
“The administration has worked around the clock to protect Americans from the coronavirus,” she added.
LIVE: National Dialogue on Safely Reopening America’s Schools https://t.co/WLDEyVxkFS — The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 7, 2020
FLOTUS continued, “But many challenges for children and families can be just as invisible as the virus and just as dangerous.” (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit)
.@FLOTUS: “When children are out of school, they are missing more than just time in the classroom—they are missing the laughter of their friends, learning from their teachers, and the joy of recess and play.” pic.twitter.com/ft7DvVJH6A — The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 7, 2020
“When children are out of school, they are missing more than just time in the classroom,” Melania explained. “They are missing the laughter of their friends, learning from their teachers, and the joy of recess and play.”
“For children with disabilities, without access to technology or whose homes are not a safe place, the situation can be even worse,” she added.
“As we continue to come together as Americans to tackle these challenges, I’m honored that you could all be here today to offer your thoughts. I look forward to working with you to make sure that America’s children and families can be healthy and thriving.” pic.twitter.com/2QTcQ51aTh — The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 7, 2020
FLOTUS continued, while noting that “as the start of the school year gets closer” she is encouraging “parents, teachers and schools” to teach the kids about the CDC guidelines during the pandemic and why it’s important. As well as, “to implement them when appropriate.”
“Children’s mental health and social development must be as much as a priority as physical health,” the first lady explained to the group.
“As we continue to come together as Americans to tackle these challenges, I’m honored that you could all be here today to offer your thoughts,” she added. “I look forward to working with you to make sure that America’s children and families can be healthy and thriving.”


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--Trump Won These Battleground States In 2016. Here’s How The 2020 Polling Stacks Up So Far

President Donald Trump is on the defensive after a series of national crises — the coronavirus pandemic , an economic @ @ @ @ @ against racism and police brutality — have cast doubt upon the president ’ s reelection @ @

President Donald Trump is on the defensive after a series of national crises — the coronavirus pandemic, an economic downturn and the ongoing protests against racism and police brutality — have cast doubt upon the president’s reelection prospects.


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--Florida Congressional Candidate Accuses Beyoncé Of Being Italian, Satanist In Twitter Thread

A Florida congressional candidate recently pushed his conspiracy theory that Beyoncé is an occult figurehead and that the award-winning singer is lying about her race in a Twitter thread .
KW Miller , an unaffiliated candidate running in Florida ’ s 18th congressional district , claimed in a series of weekend tweets that “ Beyoncé is not even African American ” and that the 24-time Grammy winner ’ s entire career “ is all part of the Soros Deep State agenda.
” There is no evidence for any of Miller ’ s claims .
“ You all do know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a secret coded message to the globalists I certainly hope ?
” Miller wrote in a July 5 tweet , adding that the song proved she was a “ Satanist.
” Miller also accused the best-selling artist of being Italian , claiming her real name is Ann Marie Lastrassi .
The candidate ’ s official Twitter account has close to 20,000 followers .
The hashtag # trump2020 has appeared multiple times in Miller ’ s Twitter feed , according to Florida Politics .
His Twitter profile describes him as a “ Constitutional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with condemnation , with some critics questioning whether the statements were genuine .
Responding to those accusing him of being a satirist , Miller tweeted that he ’ s “ as real as it gets ” on Sunday .
( RELATED : Beyoncé Sends Letter Demanding Officers Involved In Breonna Taylor ’ s Death Be Charged ) Florida ’ s 18th district includes Fort Pierce and Jupiter and has a conservative lean , according to data from The Cook Political Report .
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A Florida congressional candidate recently pushed his conspiracy theory that Beyoncé is an occult figurehead and that the award-winning singer is lying about her race in a Twitter thread.
KW Miller, an unaffiliated candidate running in Florida’s 18th congressional district, claimed in a series of weekend tweets that “Beyoncé is not even African American” and that the 24-time Grammy winner’s entire career “is all part of the Soros Deep State agenda.”
There is no evidence for any of Miller’s claims.
“You all do know that Beyoncé’s song ‘Formation’ was a secret coded message to the globalists I certainly hope?” Miller wrote in a July 5 tweet, adding that the song proved she was a “Satanist.”
Miller also accused the best-selling artist of being Italian, claiming her real name is Ann Marie Lastrassi.
The candidate’s official Twitter account has close to 20,000 followers.
Beyoncé is not even African American. She is faking this for exposure. Her real name is Ann Marie Lastrassi. She is Italian. This is all part of the Soros Deep State agenda for the Black Lives Matter movement. BEYONCÉ YOU ARE ON NOTICE!#GreatAwakening #QAnon #WWG1GWA #Trump2020 — KW Miller For Congress (FL-18) (@KwCongressional) July 4, 2020
The hashtag #trump2020 has appeared multiple times in Miller’s Twitter feed, according to Florida Politics. His Twitter profile describes him as a “Constitutional Conservative.”
The tweet thread was met with condemnation, with some critics questioning whether the statements were genuine.
This cat really typed all of that out and hit the Send button….???????????????? pic.twitter.com/FqpOx2tQBL — Cole Wright (@ColeWright) July 5, 2020
do you have any idea just how ridiculous you sound — Jeff Tiedrich (@itsJeffTiedrich) July 5, 2020
Responding to those accusing him of being a satirist, Miller tweeted that he’s “as real as it gets” on Sunday. (RELATED: Beyoncé Sends Letter Demanding Officers Involved In Breonna Taylor’s Death Be Charged)
Florida’s 18th district includes Fort Pierce and Jupiter and has a conservative lean, according to data from The Cook Political Report. Incumbent Republican Rep. Brian Mast is highly favored to win reelection.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-07--Wendell Berry Sues The University Of Kentucky Over Removal Of Controversial Mural

Renowned Kentucky author Wendell Berry and his wife sued the University of Kentucky Monday over its plan to remove a century-old mural containing controversial images of black and American Indian individuals .
The lawsuit seeks to prevent the university from “ taking any action on [ university president Eli Capilouto ’ s ] vague public announcement to remove or take down ” the mural and an associated piece of art near it .
The lawsuit cites several reasons why the artwork should stay up : the federal commission of the artwork in 1930 , the difficulty of painting a Mexican-style @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is plastered on the wall and removing it would do irreparable damage to the artwork , and the painting ’ s established “ non-racist purpose.
” Wendell Berry ’ s wife , Tanya Berry , is the niece and oldest living heir of artist Ann Rice O ’ Hanlon who painted the mural .
O ’ Hanlon painted the mural , commissioned during the Great Depression through a federal program called the Public Works of Art Project ( PWAP ) , in Memorial Hall of the University of Kentucky .
Her purpose was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” conveying the American way of life while paying homage to the history of Kentucky and acknowledging the social and racial inequities in society during that time , according to the university website .
The mural has caused controversy among many UK students of color for its depiction of black individuals working in a field and an American Indian holding a tomahawk .
In response to these concerns from UK students , the university commissioned black artist Karyn Olivier in 2018 to paint another mural , across O ’ Hanlon ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the controversial depictions .
( RELATED : Biden Supports Removing Confederate Statues , Wants To Keep Washington And Jefferson ) UK President Eli Capilouto wrote in an open letter in early June that “ Our efforts and solutions with the mural , for many of our students , have been a roadblock to reconciliation , rather than a path toward healing .
That ’ s not a criticism .
It is a statement of fact and , I hope , understanding.
” “ The mural once again was a symbol , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but of our unwillingness to recognize [ African-American ] experiences as members of our community , ” he wrote .
In response to the lawsuit by the Berrys , the University of Kentucky released a statement Monday acknowledging Berry ’ s contribution to art and literature and the state of Kentucky , but added that “ moving art… is not erasing history…It is , rather , creating context to further dialogue as well as space for healing.
” The mural has another supporter in Karyn Olivier , a black artist who was commissioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 as a response to the O ’ Hanlon mural , according to the university ’ s website .
In an open letter to UK students in April , Olivier said that “ erasing and ( in effect ) defacing a work of art is a less powerful gesture than confronting what is there .
We must dissect and critique our American histories , shed light on what ’ s hidden/buried , and expose this complicated landscape for all to investigate and interrogate.
” The University of Kentucky has not yet announced a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Renowned Kentucky author Wendell Berry and his wife sued the University of Kentucky Monday over its plan to remove a century-old mural containing controversial images of black and American Indian individuals.
The lawsuit seeks to prevent the university from “taking any action on [university president Eli Capilouto’s] vague public announcement to remove or take down” the mural and an associated piece of art near it.
The lawsuit cites several reasons why the artwork should stay up: the federal commission of the artwork in 1930, the difficulty of painting a Mexican-style fresco, the fact that the painting is plastered on the wall and removing it would do irreparable damage to the artwork, and the painting’s established “non-racist purpose.”
Wendell Berry’s wife, Tanya Berry, is the niece and oldest living heir of artist Ann Rice O’Hanlon who painted the mural.
O’Hanlon painted the mural, commissioned during the Great Depression through a federal program called the Public Works of Art Project (PWAP), in Memorial Hall of the University of Kentucky.
Her purpose was to depict a uniquely “American scene,” conveying the American way of life while paying homage to the history of Kentucky and acknowledging the social and racial inequities in society during that time, according to the university website.
The mural has caused controversy among many UK students of color for its depiction of black individuals working in a field and an American Indian holding a tomahawk. In response to these concerns from UK students, the university commissioned black artist Karyn Olivier in 2018 to paint another mural, across O’Hanlon’s existing piece, to start a conversation about the controversial depictions. (RELATED: Biden Supports Removing Confederate Statues, Wants To Keep Washington And Jefferson)
UK President Eli Capilouto wrote in an open letter in early June that “Our efforts and solutions with the mural, for many of our students, have been a roadblock to reconciliation, rather than a path toward healing. That’s not a criticism. It is a statement of fact and, I hope, understanding.”
“The mural once again was a symbol, not of a state’s evolution, but of our unwillingness to recognize [African-American] experiences as members of our community,” he wrote.
In response to the lawsuit by the Berrys, the University of Kentucky released a statement Monday acknowledging Berry’s contribution to art and literature and the state of Kentucky, but added that “moving art… is not erasing history…It is, rather, creating context to further dialogue as well as space for healing.”
An important op-ed from the artist Karyn Olivier, a 2019 #RomePrize Fellow, on the removal of a mural at the University of Kentucky on which her companion artwork in the same building, “Witness,” is based https://t.co/h0dexwPe1f @ICAPhiladelphia @TylerSchool pic.twitter.com/bUgJuBQG7a — AmericanAcademyRome (@AmAcademyRome) July 7, 2020
The mural has another supporter in Karyn Olivier, a black artist who was commissioned to paint a “Witness” in 2018 as a response to the O’Hanlon mural, according to the university’s website.
In an open letter to UK students in April, Olivier said that “erasing and (in effect) defacing a work of art is a less powerful gesture than confronting what is there. We must dissect and critique our American histories, shed light on what’s hidden/buried, and expose this complicated landscape for all to investigate and interrogate.”
The University of Kentucky has not yet announced a timeline for removing the Memorial Hall mural.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-07--Johnny Depp Admits He Gave His Daughter Marijuana At Age 13

Actor Johnny Depp claimed he was just trying to be a “ responsible ” parent when he gave his 13-year-old daughter weed for the first time .
Depp ’ s admission came during Tuesday ’ s testimony in the libel lawsuit against The Sun , according to a report published by the Evening Standard .
“ My daughter was 13 years old , and as we all know at 11 , 12 , and 13 years old , when you go to a high school party , you are approached by people who will want to give you drink because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , doing cocaine at 12 and 13 and smoking marijuana at 12 and 13 , doing ecstasy and doing many , many drugs , ” Depp said , the outlet reported .
“ ‘ Please , please , when you are really at the moment in your life when you are passed the joint and you really want to try it , ’ I said , ‘ please do me the honor of coming to me when you are ready and you really feel you are ready , ” Depp recalled .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first experience to be with people you don ’ t know , taking things you don ’ t know , that you don ’ t trust , ' ” he added .
( RELATED : Johnny Depp Claims He ’ s Tried ‘ Every Drug Known To Man , ’ But Denies He ’ s A ‘ Wife Beater ’ ) Depp defended himself saying it was a “ safety issue ” after his now 21-year-old daughter Lily-Rose Depp came to him and said someone at a party had tried to pass her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a safety issue , it ’ s a father worried about his daughter in this kind of situation , ” he told the court , the Evening Standard reported .
“ I know the most important thing for a child if you are going to do something like that , I would rather have them be honest with me and me be honest with them , so she doesn ’ t go out there and do things and hide them from me , ” Depp continued .
“ If this is wrong in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think , ” he added .
“ But I was raising a daughter , and I was being a responsible parent so far as I ’ m concerned .
”

Actor Johnny Depp claimed he was just trying to be a “responsible” parent when he gave his 13-year-old daughter weed for the first time.
Depp’s admission came during Tuesday’s testimony in the libel lawsuit against The Sun, according to a report published by the Evening Standard.
“My daughter was 13 years old, and as we all know at 11, 12, and 13 years old, when you go to a high school party, you are approached by people who will want to give you drink because they are drinking at 12 and 13, doing cocaine at 12 and 13 and smoking marijuana at 12 and 13, doing ecstasy and doing many, many drugs,” Depp said, the outlet reported.
“‘Please, please, when you are really at the moment in your life when you are passed the joint and you really want to try it,’ I said, ‘please do me the honor of coming to me when you are ready and you really feel you are ready,” Depp recalled.
“‘I don’t want your first experience to be with people you don’t know, taking things you don’t know, that you don’t trust,'” he added. (RELATED: Johnny Depp Claims He’s Tried ‘Every Drug Known To Man,’ But Denies He’s A ‘Wife Beater’)
Depp defended himself saying it was a “safety issue” after his now 21-year-old daughter Lily-Rose Depp came to him and said someone at a party had tried to pass her a joint.
“It’s a safety issue, it’s a father worried about his daughter in this kind of situation,” he told the court, the Evening Standard reported.
“I know the most important thing for a child if you are going to do something like that, I would rather have them be honest with me and me be honest with them, so she doesn’t go out there and do things and hide them from me,” Depp continued.
“If this is wrong in your eyes, I appreciate what you think,” he added. “But I was raising a daughter, and I was being a responsible parent so far as I’m concerned.”


thedailycaller--2020-07-07--Federal Prosecutors Refuse To Give More Info On Why It Took 24 Years To Arrest Ghislaine Maxwell

Federal prosecutors refused to give more information to the Daily Caller News Foundation on why it took so long to arrest convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ’ s cohort Ghislaine Maxwell .
The U.S. Attorney ’ s Office of the Southern District of New York ( SDNY ) would not provide more information when pressed by the DCNF on why it brought charges so many years after an accuser claims to have told investigators that Epstein and Maxwell allegedly assaulted her .
( RELATED : FBI Knew Of Allegations Against Ghislaine Maxwell As Early As 1996 , Accuser Says .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) Asked Monday why it took so long to arrest Maxwell , SDNY spokesman Nicholas Biase told the DCNF in an email : “ We bring criminal cases when they are ready to be brought and when we are confident we can prove them beyond a reasonable doubt.
” The FBI refused to comment on the matter and repeatedly referred the DCNF to SDNY .
( RELATED : Federal Authorities Give Minimal Detail On Why It Took 24 Years To Arrest Ghislaine Maxwell ) Accuser Maria Farmer told The New York Times that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the New York City Police Department that Epstein and Maxwell had sexually molested both her and her sister and that Maxwell had threatened to destroy Farmer ’ s artwork .
Farmer also said that the NYPD referred her to the FBI regarding her allegations of assault .
In response to questions about Farmer ’ s allegations against Maxwell , Sergeant Mary Frances O ’ Donnell with the NYPD Office of the Deputy Commissioner , Public Information told the DCNF Monday evening : “ On Thursday , July 11 , 1996 , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threatened to burn her paintings and send her polaroids of the burnt paintings.
” The NYPD did not immediately address what , if any , action the NYPD took after receiving this complaint .
Farmer insisted to the Times the FBI would have records of when she contacted them in 1996 , since she was later contacted by the FBI in 2006 when she lived in North Carolina .
Heavily redacted documents obtained by the Times also show that the FBI interviewed two alleged victims in 2006 – victims who claimed that Maxwell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FBI and SDNY also refused to tell the DCNF what steps they are taking to ensure Maxwell ’ s safety in light of Epstein ’ s apparent suicide in a New York City jail in August 2019 .
Maxwell , who has been accused of involvement in Epstein ’ s crimes against young women , was arrested by the FBI at 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning in Bradford , New Hampshire .
She was temporarily held in Merrimack County Jail and then transferred to a federal New York prison Monday .
A grand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entice minors to engage in illegal sex acts , conspiracy to transport minors to these illegal sex acts , transportation of a minor to engage in illegal sex acts , and perjury .
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Federal prosecutors refused to give more information to the Daily Caller News Foundation on why it took so long to arrest convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s cohort Ghislaine Maxwell.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York (SDNY) would not provide more information when pressed by the DCNF on why it brought charges so many years after an accuser claims to have told investigators that Epstein and Maxwell allegedly assaulted her. (RELATED: FBI Knew Of Allegations Against Ghislaine Maxwell As Early As 1996, Accuser Says. It Took 24 Years To Arrest Her)
Asked Monday why it took so long to arrest Maxwell, SDNY spokesman Nicholas Biase told the DCNF in an email: “We bring criminal cases when they are ready to be brought and when we are confident we can prove them beyond a reasonable doubt.”
The FBI refused to comment on the matter and repeatedly referred the DCNF to SDNY. (RELATED: Federal Authorities Give Minimal Detail On Why It Took 24 Years To Arrest Ghislaine Maxwell)
Accuser Maria Farmer told The New York Times that in 1996, she informed the FBI and the New York City Police Department that Epstein and Maxwell had sexually molested both her and her sister and that Maxwell had threatened to destroy Farmer’s artwork. Farmer also said that the NYPD referred her to the FBI regarding her allegations of assault.
In response to questions about Farmer’s allegations against Maxwell, Sergeant Mary Frances O’Donnell with the NYPD Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information told the DCNF Monday evening: “On Thursday, July 11, 1996, the victim stated the perp called her and threatened to burn her paintings and send her polaroids of the burnt paintings.”
The NYPD did not immediately address what, if any, action the NYPD took after receiving this complaint.
Farmer insisted to the Times the FBI would have records of when she contacted them in 1996, since she was later contacted by the FBI in 2006 when she lived in North Carolina. Heavily redacted documents obtained by the Times also show that the FBI interviewed two alleged victims in 2006 – victims who claimed that Maxwell and Epstein sexually abused them.
Both the FBI and SDNY also refused to tell the DCNF what steps they are taking to ensure Maxwell’s safety in light of Epstein’s apparent suicide in a New York City jail in August 2019.
Maxwell, who has been accused of involvement in Epstein’s crimes against young women, was arrested by the FBI at 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning in Bradford, New Hampshire. She was temporarily held in Merrimack County Jail and then transferred to a federal New York prison Monday.
A grand jury indicted her on charges of conspiracy to entice minors to engage in illegal sex acts, conspiracy to transport minors to these illegal sex acts, transportation of a minor to engage in illegal sex acts, and perjury.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-07--Arm Wrestling Match Between Father And Son Led To Shooting And Standoff, Police Say

An arm wrestling match between a father and son led to a shooting and an eight hour standoff in Kentucky .
Boone County Sheriff ’ s Office deputies were called out to a house early Monday morning after Curtis Zimmerman , 55 , challenged his son to an arm wrestling match , a Facebook post from the sheriff ’ s office claimed .
After losing to his son multiple times , an altercation broke out between the two that turned physical .
“ When Zimmerman lost multiple times , he became agitated which led to a physical altercation with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Zimmerman grabbed a firearm and as his son was going upstairs , Zimmerman fired two ( 2 ) shots inside of the house .
Zimmerman stated that he fired the shots into the ceiling.
” ( RELATED : Suspect In Custody After Six Police Officers Shot In Philadelphia , Two Cops Trapped In Home For Hours ) When police arrived at the scene , two family members had exited the home and Zimmerman refused police ’ s commands to exit the home .
His refusal resulted in an eight hour standoff .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sheriff ’ s Office claimed they obtained a warrant for the arrest of Zimmerman .
“ The Boone County Sheriff ’ s Office Hostage Negotiation Team spoke with Zimmerman throughout the morning and ultimately negotiated his safe surrender , ” the police post said .
Zimmerman will be charged with wanton endangerment in the 1st degree , deputies said .
He will be transported to the Boone County Detention Center after being cleared from the hospital .

An arm wrestling match between a father and son led to a shooting and an eight hour standoff in Kentucky.
Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called out to a house early Monday morning after Curtis Zimmerman, 55, challenged his son to an arm wrestling match, a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office claimed.
After losing to his son multiple times, an altercation broke out between the two that turned physical.
“When Zimmerman lost multiple times, he became agitated which led to a physical altercation with his son,” the post said. “Zimmerman grabbed a firearm and as his son was going upstairs, Zimmerman fired two (2) shots inside of the house. Zimmerman stated that he fired the shots into the ceiling.” (RELATED: Suspect In Custody After Six Police Officers Shot In Philadelphia, Two Cops Trapped In Home For Hours)
When police arrived at the scene, two family members had exited the home and Zimmerman refused police’s commands to exit the home. His refusal resulted in an eight hour standoff. During the standoff, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office claimed they obtained a warrant for the arrest of Zimmerman.
“The Boone County Sheriff’s Office Hostage Negotiation Team spoke with Zimmerman throughout the morning and ultimately negotiated his safe surrender,” the police post said.
Zimmerman will be charged with wanton endangerment in the 1st degree, deputies said. He will be transported to the Boone County Detention Center after being cleared from the hospital.


Controlling Your Fear

We know that fear is a natural response to things we think might hurt us or things we don ’ t understand .
The problem with fear is it can lead to panic .
Being in a state of panic can cause us to make bad decisions and respond improperly or ineffectively .
Fear and panic may also cause us to simply do nothing – until it is too late – the colloquial “ deer in the headlights ” response .
Another related problem is that we don ’ t want to think about bad things .
We are often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bright side .
While that may be good advice , it is always a good idea to consider what problems might arise and try to have a plan for dealing with them .
Good plans help us to keep our fear within due bounds and to function in spite of it .
The main thing to keep in mind is that a defensive plan is not a static thing .
It should be continually changing and evolving .
We develop defensive plans based upon our knowledge and concerns at that particular time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interact with other defensive shooters , we have the opportunity to improve our personal plan .
Developing an effective personal defense plan is an ongoing process .
We may begin to develop our plan based upon a desire to be better protected from home invasions or robberies .
But then , as times change , we realize that we need a plan for other things .
We might need to consider social unrest .
Or we may realize that we and our families are in just as much danger from fire , flood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop to think about it , the list can be rather lengthy .
Developing realistic plans for dealing with potential problem is one of the best ways to control our natural fear .
Training and practicing for dealing with such events builds our confidence .
Confidence in one ’ s own ability also controls fear .
But to simply say that if X happens , I will do Y , is not enough .
We need to know that we can draw from concealment in just over one second and hit the vital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time because we have done it on a regular basis .
In order to control fear , one needs planning , training , and practicing .
And this is as important when dealing with a house fire or tornado as it is with a home invasion or car jacking .
Jeff Cooper summed it up quite nicely when he said , “ They told me this could happen and I know just what to do about it.
” So you have the option of controlling your fear , or letting fear control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
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By Sheriff Jim Wilson, Shooting Illustrated
We know that fear is a natural response to things we think might hurt us or things we don’t understand. The problem with fear is it can lead to panic. Being in a state of panic can cause us to make bad decisions and respond improperly or ineffectively. Fear and panic may also cause us to simply do nothing – until it is too late – the colloquial “deer in the headlights” response.
Another related problem is that we don’t want to think about bad things. We are often encouraged to stay positive and look on the bright side. While that may be good advice, it is always a good idea to consider what problems might arise and try to have a plan for dealing with them. Good plans help us to keep our fear within due bounds and to function in spite of it.
The main thing to keep in mind is that a defensive plan is not a static thing. It should be continually changing and evolving. We develop defensive plans based upon our knowledge and concerns at that particular time. Whenever we take new training or interact with other defensive shooters, we have the opportunity to improve our personal plan. Developing an effective personal defense plan is an ongoing process.
We may begin to develop our plan based upon a desire to be better protected from home invasions or robberies. But then, as times change, we realize that we need a plan for other things. We might need to consider social unrest. Or we may realize that we and our families are in just as much danger from fire, flood, and flu. When you really stop to think about it, the list can be rather lengthy.
Developing realistic plans for dealing with potential problem is one of the best ways to control our natural fear. Training and practicing for dealing with such events builds our confidence. Confidence in one’s own ability also controls fear.
But to simply say that if X happens, I will do Y, is not enough. We need to know that we can draw from concealment in just over one second and hit the vital zone at 10 yards 98 percent of the time because we have done it on a regular basis.
In order to control fear, one needs planning, training, and practicing. And this is as important when dealing with a house fire or tornado as it is with a home invasion or car jacking. Jeff Cooper summed it up quite nicely when he said, “They told me this could happen and I know just what to do about it.”
So you have the option of controlling your fear, or letting fear control you. What will your choice be?
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