newswars--2020-07-02--Fed Minutes Show No Sign of Backing Off Monetary Hail Mary

Don ’ t expect the Federal Reserve to pull back on its monetary Hail Mary anytime soon .
The central bank released the minutes from the June meeting yesterday .
There were no big surprises , but they did reaffirm the Fed ’ s commitment to continuing its unprecedented monetary policy into the foreseeable future .
And it truly is unprecedented .
It ’ s not just zero percent interest rates and QE infinity .
The Fed is buying everything but the kitchen sink .
It ’ s now even become a player in the corporate bond market .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unprecedented trajectory “ remains appropriate.
” The minutes noted a need for “ highly accommodative monetary policy for some time.
” The minutes emphasized that the central bankers aren ’ t particularly optimistic about a fast recovery .
“ Participants commented that there remained an extraordinary amount of uncertainty and considerable risks to the economic outlook.
” The FOMC also expressed concern that the trillions in fiscal stimulus flowing out of Washington D.C. might be “ insufficient.
” It ’ s not surprising the Fed would like to see more government stimulus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fed can do to keep the air in the bubbles .
There remains the possibility of taking interest rates negative , but Powell has expressed reluctance to go that route .
There is also talk of yield curve control ( YCC ) .
This policy would involve moves to cap interest rates at certain points along the yield curve .
In effect , the Fed would micromanage interest rates by targeting bond purchases at specific maturities .
The typical QE program targets relatively short-term bonds .
Under a yield curve control program , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maturities in an attempt to keep those rates from rising above certain levels .
Traditional QE focuses on the number of bonds purchased .
YCC is , in effect , an artificial price control .
As the Brookings Institute explains , “ Under YCC , the central bank commits to buy whatever amount of bonds the market wants to supply at its target price .
Once bond markets internalize the central bank ’ s commitment , the target price becomes the market price—who would be willing to sell the bond to a private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by selling to the Fed ?
” The Fed seems more inclined to consider YCC than negative rates , but it still seems reticent to make such a move .
Instead , the minutes indicate that the central bankers hope stronger “ forward guidance ” will maintain the effectiveness of their current policy .
“ In particular , most participants commented that the Committee should communicate a more explicit form of forward guidance for the path of the federal funds rate and provide more clarity regarding purchases of Treasury securities and agency [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trajectory of the economy becomes available.
” In other words , the Fed is going to keep talking about how it is committed , as Powell put it after the last FOMC meeting , “ to do whatever we can , for as long as it takes.
” Another example of open mouth operations was Powell ’ s assurance that “ we ’ re not even thinking about thinking about raising rates.
” But the truth of the matter is that talk only goes so far .
The Fed has to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why the central bank moved forward with corporate bond purchases .
Powell said they felt they had to follow through with the program since they promised it in March .
They wanted to make sure people understood they would back up the talk .
As Peter Schiff said at the time , the central bankers know they need speculators to act on their rhetoric so they can talk up the markets .
“ It wants speculators to know that when the Fed says something , it means something , so its ‘ open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Because if the Fed didn ’ t follow through , then the next time they cried wolf , nobody would come running and buy those bonds.
” Powell and Company have made it clear they will do whatever it takes to keep the air in the stock market bubble .
They ’ ve fired an awful lot of bullets and isn ’ t a whole lot of ammo left in the armory .
That ’ s the reason behind the open mouth operations .
They need to keep things limping along and try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left dry .
As Peter said after the June meeting , the Fed is desperate .
“ They know that everything is going to fall apart .
So , they just got interest rates at zero and they don ’ t care what happens .
It ’ s like they got their pedal to the metal , and they ’ re going full-speed ahead , and they just closed their eyes .
They don ’ t even care what ’ s on the road because it doesn ’ t matter .
Even if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and burn , it doesn ’ t matter because they ’ re going to die anyway .
I mean , that ’ s basically what they ’ re saying.
” Roger Stone clearly states that he will not commit suicide in prison .

Don’t expect the Federal Reserve to pull back on its monetary Hail Mary anytime soon.
The central bank released the minutes from the June meeting yesterday. There were no big surprises, but they did reaffirm the Fed’s commitment to continuing its unprecedented monetary policy into the foreseeable future.
And it truly is unprecedented. It’s not just zero percent interest rates and QE infinity. The Fed is buying everything but the kitchen sink. It’s now even become a player in the corporate bond market.
According to the Fed minutes, the current unprecedented trajectory “remains appropriate.” The minutes noted a need for “highly accommodative monetary policy for some time.”
The minutes emphasized that the central bankers aren’t particularly optimistic about a fast recovery.
“Participants commented that there remained an extraordinary amount of uncertainty and considerable risks to the economic outlook.”
The FOMC also expressed concern that the trillions in fiscal stimulus flowing out of Washington D.C. might be “insufficient.”
It’s not surprising the Fed would like to see more government stimulus. You have to wonder what else the Fed can do to keep the air in the bubbles. There remains the possibility of taking interest rates negative, but Powell has expressed reluctance to go that route.
There is also talk of yield curve control (YCC). This policy would involve moves to cap interest rates at certain points along the yield curve. In effect, the Fed would micromanage interest rates by targeting bond purchases at specific maturities.
The typical QE program targets relatively short-term bonds. Under a yield curve control program, the Fed would buy bonds with longer maturities in an attempt to keep those rates from rising above certain levels. Traditional QE focuses on the number of bonds purchased. YCC is, in effect, an artificial price control. As the Brookings Institute explains, “Under YCC, the central bank commits to buy whatever amount of bonds the market wants to supply at its target price. Once bond markets internalize the central bank’s commitment, the target price becomes the market price—who would be willing to sell the bond to a private investor for less than they could get by selling to the Fed?”
The Fed seems more inclined to consider YCC than negative rates, but it still seems reticent to make such a move. Instead, the minutes indicate that the central bankers hope stronger “forward guidance” will maintain the effectiveness of their current policy.
“In particular, most participants commented that the Committee should communicate a more explicit form of forward guidance for the path of the federal funds rate and provide more clarity regarding purchases of Treasury securities and agency [mortgage-backed securities] as more information about the trajectory of the economy becomes available.”
By forward guidance, the Fed means open mouth operations.
In other words, the Fed is going to keep talking about how it is committed, as Powell put it after the last FOMC meeting, “to do whatever we can, for as long as it takes.”
Another example of open mouth operations was Powell’s assurance that “we’re not even thinking about thinking about raising rates.”
But the truth of the matter is that talk only goes so far. The Fed has to be willing to act. This is precisely why the central bank moved forward with corporate bond purchases. Powell said they felt they had to follow through with the program since they promised it in March. They wanted to make sure people understood they would back up the talk. As Peter Schiff said at the time, the central bankers know they need speculators to act on their rhetoric so they can talk up the markets.
“It wants speculators to know that when the Fed says something, it means something, so its ‘open mouth operations’ actually have teeth. Because if the Fed didn’t follow through, then the next time they cried wolf, nobody would come running and buy those bonds.”
Powell and Company have made it clear they will do whatever it takes to keep the air in the stock market bubble. They’ve fired an awful lot of bullets and isn’t a whole lot of ammo left in the armory. That’s the reason behind the open mouth operations. They need to keep things limping along and try to keep why little powder they have left dry.
As Peter said after the June meeting, the Fed is desperate.
“They know that everything is going to fall apart. So, they just got interest rates at zero and they don’t care what happens. It’s like they got their pedal to the metal, and they’re going full-speed ahead, and they just closed their eyes. They don’t even care what’s on the road because it doesn’t matter. Even if they go over a cliff and crash and burn, it doesn’t matter because they’re going to die anyway. I mean, that’s basically what they’re saying.”
Roger Stone clearly states that he will not commit suicide in prison.


newswars--2020-07-02--“Ringleader” in Plot to Tear Down Andrew Jackson Statue Is Arrested

The man whom authorities call the “ ringleader ” in the recent attempt to destroy a statue of former president Andrew Jackson in Washington , D.C. ’ s Lafayette Square was arrested on Thursday .
Law-enforcement sources said the suspect , Jason Charter , was apprehended at his residence on charges of destruction of federal property .
The sources say Charter has ties to Antifa and led a group of vandals who tried to pull the statue down on the night of June 22 .
“ They were very organized , ” said a federal law enforcement official .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and directing people… .
They had acid , chisels , straps and a human chain preventing police from getting to the statue.
” Charter is likely to make an appearance , albeit virtually , in U.S. District Court in Washington .
The agitators argue the Andrew Jackson statue is offensive because he was a slave owner and because of his treatment of American Indians .
Four other men have been charged with participating in the act .
According to the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office for the District of Columbia , the individuals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Virginia ; Connor Matthew Judd , 20 , of Washington , D.C. ; Ryan Lane , 37 , of Maryland ; and Graham Lloyd , 37 , of Maine .
Venezuela , Cuba , Eastern Europe – toppling statues to topple civilizations .
Those tearing down statues understand the value of what they represent .
Do we ?

The man whom authorities call the “ringleader” in the recent attempt to destroy a statue of former president Andrew Jackson in Washington, D.C.’s Lafayette Square was arrested on Thursday.
Law-enforcement sources said the suspect, Jason Charter, was apprehended at his residence on charges of destruction of federal property. The sources say Charter has ties to Antifa and led a group of vandals who tried to pull the statue down on the night of June 22.
“They were very organized,” said a federal law enforcement official. “Charter was on top of the statue and directing people…. They had acid, chisels, straps and a human chain preventing police from getting to the statue.”
Charter is likely to make an appearance, albeit virtually, in U.S. District Court in Washington. The agitators argue the Andrew Jackson statue is offensive because he was a slave owner and because of his treatment of American Indians.
Four other men have been charged with participating in the act. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, the individuals are Lee Michael Cantrell, 47, of Virginia; Connor Matthew Judd, 20, of Washington, D.C.; Ryan Lane, 37, of Maryland; and Graham Lloyd, 37, of Maine.
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Venezuela, Cuba, Eastern Europe – toppling statues to topple civilizations. Those tearing down statues understand the value of what they represent. Do we?


newswars--2020-07-02--Victim’s Attorney: Ghislaine Maxwell Could Reveal ‘Bigger Names’ Involved in Epstein Pedo Network as

Victim’s Attorney: Ghislaine Maxwell Could Reveal ‘Bigger Names’ Involved in Epstein Pedo Network as Part of Plea Deal

Victim ’ s attorney Lisa Bloom says that Ghislaine Maxwell could reveal a “ bigger name ” involved in Jeffrey Epstein ’ s pedophile network in order to secure a plea deal .
Appearing on UK radio show LBC , Bloom stated , “ I ’ m sure that Ghislaine ’ s attorneys will try to make a deal where she speaks out about a bigger name to get reduced charges for herself.
” “ But she herself is a big name , with Jeffrey Epstein ’ s passing a year ago , she is one of the biggest names @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme , ” she added .
The prospect of Maxwell fingering a “ bigger name ” in order to get a reduced sentence for herself is interesting given that there were reports Jeffrey Epstein was planning to do the same before he “ committed suicide ” weeks later .
As we highlighted on July 7 , just over a month before his death , OANN ’ s Jack Posobiec reported that Epstein ’ s lawyer had offered on behalf of his client “ to cooperate with the investigation , including giving up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with underage girls in exchange for a maximum sentence not to exceed 5 years.
” Whether that was one of the incentives for Epstein being “ suicided ” remains unknown , but it was widely speculated at the time that the billionaire pedophile would be eliminated before he could talk .
Just over a week before Epstein ’ s “ suicide , ” lawyer Spencer Kuvin expressed his fear that a “ hit ” had been put out on Epstein ’ s life that would prevent him from implicating influential people who were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and young women .
After Epstein ’ s death , a Congressman told the Daily Mirror that a lot of powerful people were “ breathing a huge sigh of relief ” that he had been silenced .
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Victim’s attorney Lisa Bloom says that Ghislaine Maxwell could reveal a “bigger name” involved in Jeffrey Epstein’s pedophile network in order to secure a plea deal.
Appearing on UK radio show LBC, Bloom stated, “I’m sure that Ghislaine’s attorneys will try to make a deal where she speaks out about a bigger name to get reduced charges for herself.”
“But she herself is a big name, with Jeffrey Epstein’s passing a year ago, she is one of the biggest names of people who were involved in this scheme,” she added.
“I’m sure that Ghislaine’s attorneys will try to make a deal where she speaks out about a bigger name to get reduced charges for herself,” says Lisa Bloom, the lawyer who represents one of Ghislaine Maxwell’s accusers. @eddiemair | @LisaBloom pic.twitter.com/aXFIE4AkiU — LBC (@LBC) July 2, 2020
The prospect of Maxwell fingering a “bigger name” in order to get a reduced sentence for herself is interesting given that there were reports Jeffrey Epstein was planning to do the same before he “committed suicide” weeks later.
As we highlighted on July 7, just over a month before his death, OANN’s Jack Posobiec reported that Epstein’s lawyer had offered on behalf of his client “to cooperate with the investigation, including giving up the names of individuals that paid for activities with underage girls in exchange for a maximum sentence not to exceed 5 years.”
Whether that was one of the incentives for Epstein being “suicided” remains unknown, but it was widely speculated at the time that the billionaire pedophile would be eliminated before he could talk.
Just over a week before Epstein’s “suicide,” lawyer Spencer Kuvin expressed his fear that a “hit” had been put out on Epstein’s life that would prevent him from implicating influential people who were complicit in the sex trafficking of girls and young women.
After Epstein’s death, a Congressman told the Daily Mirror that a lot of powerful people were “breathing a huge sigh of relief” that he had been silenced.
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newswars--2020-07-02--Man in ‘Joker Makeup’ Arrested For Threatening N.J. Residents With Weapon

A man wearing ‘ joker makeup ’ has been arrested for threatening residents of a New Jersey town with a sharp weapon , according to reports .
Assoumou Diby , 25 , was apprehended in Haddon Township , New Jersey , after reportedly waving a sharp object “ in a menacing manner ” at local teens .
Multiple complaints indicating a suspect matching Diby ’ s description may have performed similar acts over the span of the previous week were reportedly filed with police .
“ Police were called to the 400 block of W. Crystal Lake Ave. for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a knife , ” the Camden Country Prosecutor ’ s Office said in a statement .
“ According to the complaint , the teens said the man drove by very slowly while menacingly waving a pocketknife in front of his face .
The man was later stopped , identified as Diby , and arrested in connection to the incident.
” “ Throughout the week , Haddon Township Police received multiple complaints of a man in joker makeup walking around the area .
Police said while Diby ’ s conduct in those previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his conduct did not rise to the level criminal activity.
” At least one media outlet has identified as Diby as a citizen of the Ivory Coast , a small country in West Africa .
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A man wearing ‘joker makeup’ has been arrested for threatening residents of a New Jersey town with a sharp weapon, according to reports.
Assoumou Diby, 25, was apprehended in Haddon Township, New Jersey, after reportedly waving a sharp object “in a menacing manner” at local teens.
Multiple complaints indicating a suspect matching Diby’s description may have performed similar acts over the span of the previous week were reportedly filed with police.
Prosecutor says Assoumou Diby's behavior prompted multiple calls to police https://t.co/Vrf3LiChc6 — Courier-Post (@cpsj) June 24, 2020
“Police were called to the 400 block of W. Crystal Lake Ave. for a report of a man wearing joker makeup with a knife,” the Camden Country Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement. “According to the complaint, the teens said the man drove by very slowly while menacingly waving a pocketknife in front of his face. The man was later stopped, identified as Diby, and arrested in connection to the incident.”
“Throughout the week, Haddon Township Police received multiple complaints of a man in joker makeup walking around the area. Police said while Diby’s conduct in those previous complaints were disturbing to area residents, his conduct did not rise to the level criminal activity.”
It’s blurry, but here’s a visual:a man in joker makeup arrested by Haddon Twp, NJ police after allegedly waving a pocketknife at children. The arrest followed days of sightings, scares and calls to police – who say – until last night, the behavior wasn’t criminal @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/sSDTMYEdk7 — jennifer joyce (@JenniJoyceTV) June 25, 2020
Diby faces a charge of unlawful possession of a weapon.
At least one media outlet has identified as Diby as a citizen of the Ivory Coast, a small country in West Africa.
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newswars--2020-07-02--British Court Refuses To Release Venezuelan Gold To Maduro

18 months ago , the ‘ virtue-signaling ’ Bank of England stuck a knife between the ribs of Venezuela ’ s embattled socialist leader , Nicolas Maduro , a former bus driver and anointed successor of Huge Chavez who managed to cling to power last year despite a Western-backed coup attempt led by opposition leader Juan Guaido , whose government was officially recognized by dozens of foreign governments .
But when the Venezuelan military refused to break with Maduro , choosing instead to back him over Guaido , Guaido gradually faded into irrelevance .
He ’ s still there , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ruler of Venezuela , but instead of looking like a credible alternative to Maduro , he ’ s sounding more like a deranged street preacher proclaiming that he is the one true messiah .
Despite the fact that Venezuela ’ s leadership is no longer in doubt , a lawsuit brought by the Venezuelan central bank against the British government seeking the release of the Venezuelan gold sitting in the BoE ’ s vaults ended on Thursday with a decision against the Maduro government , as it was denied access to $ 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaults .
Instead , the court ruled that it could only release the gold to the legitimate government of Venezuela .
Since Britain recognizes Guaido as Venezuela ’ s legitimate ruler , the British government has legal standing to treat the Maduro government like an illegitimate regime , allowing the gov ’ t to essentially freeze and seize government assets at will .
Here ’ s more from the Guardian : Mr Justice Teare , a commercial court judge sitting in the high court , ruled on Thursday the Maduro-supporting bank was not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Her Majesty ’ s government does recognise Guaidó in the capacity of the constitutional interim president of Venezuela and , it must follow , does not recognise Maduro as the constitutional interim president of Venezuela , ” he said .
“ Whatever the basis for the recognition , Her Majesty ’ s government has unequivocally recognised Guaidó as president of Venezuela .
It necessarily follows that Her Majesty ’ s government no longer recognises Maduro as president of Venezuela … There is no room for recognition of Mr Guaidó as de jure president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Sarosh Zaiwalla , senior partner at Zaiwalla & Co , representing the Banco Central de Venezuela , said his clients would appeal and challenged the court judgement for “ entirely ignoring the reality of the situation on the ground ” .
He said the ruling would delay money being sent to help the people of Venezuela .
“ Maduro ’ s government is in complete control of Venezuela and its administrative institutions , and only it can ensure the distribution of the humanitarian relief and medical supplies needed to combat the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the member of a rival , Guaidó-appointed BcV board that sought to keep the gold in the UK , have “ been resident in Venezuela for some years now ” .
Though the Venezuelans plan to appeal , we suspect they won ’ t have very much luck .
That ’ s of course terrible news for the Maduro government , which is officially broke with its oil output at record lows and its currency essentially worthless , the government has no money to finance anti-COVID-19 programs .
And the international community , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia and China , has been pretty unforgiving .
Back in May , we pointed out that Venezuela ’ s gold vaults are probably empty , or close to it , after the government was forced to make some payments to the Iranians in gold .
The central bank ’ s solicitor argued that the decision was illegal under international law as an illegal intervention in the affairs of Venezuela .
The decision also puts the kibosh on a Venezuelan plan whereby proceeds from the gold could be handed to the UN allowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 supplies for Venezuela .
Ultimately , we imagine Hugo Chavez , who took strides to repatriate most of Venezuela ’ s gold held in the vaults of foreign central banks , is rolling over in his grave .
And Maduro is learning once again that gold doesn ’ t have any owners – only spenders .
He who controls the vault , controls the gold .
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18 months ago, the ‘virtue-signaling’ Bank of England stuck a knife between the ribs of Venezuela’s embattled socialist leader, Nicolas Maduro, a former bus driver and anointed successor of Huge Chavez who managed to cling to power last year despite a Western-backed coup attempt led by opposition leader Juan Guaido, whose government was officially recognized by dozens of foreign governments.
But when the Venezuelan military refused to break with Maduro, choosing instead to back him over Guaido, Guaido gradually faded into irrelevance.
He’s still there, and still claiming to be the legitimate ruler of Venezuela, but instead of looking like a credible alternative to Maduro, he’s sounding more like a deranged street preacher proclaiming that he is the one true messiah.
Despite the fact that Venezuela’s leadership is no longer in doubt, a lawsuit brought by the Venezuelan central bank against the British government seeking the release of the Venezuelan gold sitting in the BoE’s vaults ended on Thursday with a decision against the Maduro government, as it was denied access to $1 billion of venezuelan gold in the BoE vaults. Instead, the court ruled that it could only release the gold to the legitimate government of Venezuela. Since Britain recognizes Guaido as Venezuela’s legitimate ruler, the British government has legal standing to treat the Maduro government like an illegitimate regime, allowing the gov’t to essentially freeze and seize government assets at will.
Here’s more from the Guardian:
Mr Justice Teare, a commercial court judge sitting in the high court, ruled on Thursday the Maduro-supporting bank was not entitled to make the request. “Her Majesty’s government does recognise Guaidó in the capacity of the constitutional interim president of Venezuela and, it must follow, does not recognise Maduro as the constitutional interim president of Venezuela,” he said.
“Whatever the basis for the recognition, Her Majesty’s government has unequivocally recognised Guaidó as president of Venezuela. It necessarily follows that Her Majesty’s government no longer recognises Maduro as president of Venezuela … There is no room for recognition of Mr Guaidó as de jure president and of Maduro as de facto president.”
Sarosh Zaiwalla, senior partner at Zaiwalla & Co, representing the Banco Central de Venezuela, said his clients would appeal and challenged the court judgement for “entirely ignoring the reality of the situation on the ground”.
He said the ruling would delay money being sent to help the people of Venezuela. “Maduro’s government is in complete control of Venezuela and its administrative institutions, and only it can ensure the distribution of the humanitarian relief and medical supplies needed to combat the coronavirus pandemic.”
He added that none of the member of a rival, Guaidó-appointed BcV board that sought to keep the gold in the UK, have “been resident in Venezuela for some years now”.
Though the Venezuelans plan to appeal, we suspect they won’t have very much luck. That’s of course terrible news for the Maduro government, which is officially broke with its oil output at record lows and its currency essentially worthless, the government has no money to finance anti-COVID-19 programs. And the international community, aside from Maduro’s benefactors in Russia and China, has been pretty unforgiving. Back in May, we pointed out that Venezuela’s gold vaults are probably empty, or close to it, after the government was forced to make some payments to the Iranians in gold.
The central bank’s solicitor argued that the decision was illegal under international law as an illegal intervention in the affairs of Venezuela. The decision also puts the kibosh on a Venezuelan plan whereby proceeds from the gold could be handed to the UN allowing it to intermediate the purchases of critical COVID-19 supplies for Venezuela.
Ultimately, we imagine Hugo Chavez, who took strides to repatriate most of Venezuela’s gold held in the vaults of foreign central banks, is rolling over in his grave. And Maduro is learning once again that gold doesn’t have any owners – only spenders. He who controls the vault, controls the gold.
Roger Stone makes the case for President Trump’s second term and lays out how Trump can bring the economy back from the brink of death.


newswars--2020-07-02--Julian Assange’s ‘Torture’ Has ‘Intensified’ and Must Be Stopped, Clinical Psychologist Says

The Lancet medical journal has published a second letter drafted by physicians from around the world demanding an end to the ongoing mistreatment of WikiLeaks publisher and founder Julian Assange .
Two hundred and sixteen medical professionals signed an article published in The Lancet medical journal demanding an end to the “ ongoing torture and medical neglect ” of award-wining WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange , who remains incarcerated in Britain ’ s Belmarsh maximum-security prison .
Clinical psychologist Dr Lissa Johnson , who co-authored the letter , explained to Sputnik why she and her colleagues felt it necessary to draft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a letter in February .
Sputnik : Why did you co-author this letter in The Lancet demanding an “ end to the torture and medical neglect of Julian Assange ” ?
Dr Lissa Johnson : We wrote this letter because it is now over a year since the UN Rapporteur on torture , Nils Melzer , reported that Julian Assange is suffering all symptoms typical of prolonged exposure to psychological torture .
Although professor Melzer attributed that torture to “ collective persecution ” by the US , the UK , Sweden and Ecuador @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigate Professor Melzer ’ s findings , or bring Julian Assange ’ s torture to an end .
So we – an international group of doctors and some psychologists – began writing to governments late last year , and then in The Lancet in February this year , underlining the medical seriousness of Nils ’ Melzer ’ s reports .
We stressed that psychological torture is a medical issue and a life-threatening condition , reinforcing the warning that Julian Assange ’ s inhumane treatment may soon end up costing his life .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responsible for Julian Assange ’ s welfare acted to end his torture and medical neglect , that torture has only intensified since our February letter .
We therefore reiterated our calls in The Lancet ahead of International Day in Support of Victims of Torture , detailing the ways in which Julian Assange ’ s torture has escalated since February , pointing out that government officials are legally obligated to cease his torture .
Given that media reporting of Julian Assange ’ s case has been sorely lacking , we also sought to fill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his mistreatment .
Sputnik : How has Julian Assange ’ s torture intensified since your last Lancet letter ?
Dr Lissa Johnson : Throughout his extradition proceedings and court hearings Julian Assange has been prevented from engaging in his own defence .
This is an extremely serious matter , as he is fighting 175 years in US supermax prisons .
Importantly , Julian Assange is fighting controversial and unprecedented Espionage Act charges which cast journalism as espionage , effectively placing him on trial for publishing activity .
Yet he is being treated like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ degrading and dehumanising treatment as a result .
That treatment has included unnecessary strip-searches , handcuffing , confiscation of privileged legal documents , and keeping him in a bullet-proof glass enclosure where he is unable to hear or participate in his own trial , or communicate with his lawyers .
These extreme measures are being imposed despite the fact that Julian Assange is unsentenced , charged with nothing under UK law , and is arbitrarily detained in Belmarsh prison according to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention .
We explain in The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group to protest these abuses .
After the first phase of his extradition proceedings , the International Bar Association Human Rights Institute ( IBAHRI ) described Julian Assange ’ s treatment during the proceedings as “ shocking and excessive ” , likening it to the Abu Ghraib prison scandal .
In addition to abuse of his fair trial rights and his inhumane treatment in court , we pointed out that , medically , denial of Julian Assange ’ s emergency bail application in March has placed his life at even greater risk than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this placed Julian Assange in harm ’ s way from a deadly virus , he is kept in isolation for at least 23 hours a day under coronavirus lockdown measures , and is therefore entirely unable to meet with his lawyers to prepare for the second phase of his extradition hearing .
All of this intensifies his psychological torture , by intensifying solitary confinement , helplessness and defencelessness in the face of threat .
Sputnik : What is the basis of your claims that Mr Assange is being mistreated to such an extent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr Lissa Johnson : Under the Convention Against Torture , which the UK has ratified , those acting in official capacities can be held complicit and accountable not only for perpetration of torture , but for their silent acquiescence and consent .
In the UK , such complicity is prohibited not only under the Convention Against Torture but also under Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights and section 134 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 , whereby it is an offence for any public official to “ intentionally inflict severe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance or purported performance of his official duties ” .
Although we didn ’ t mention it in The Lancet letter , states also have a duty to investigate findings of torture such as those of the UN Rapporteur on torture , Nils Melzer .
That duty is being is abrogated here .
Sputnik : You write that “ Isolation and under-stimulation are key psychological torture tactics , capable of inducing severe despair , disorientation , destabilisation , and disintegration of crucial mental functions ” .
Can you explain why this would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As we detailed in a letter to the Australian government last year , meaningful human interaction and mental stimulation are minimum necessary requirements for human psychological and mental functioning , much as food and water are minimum necessary requirements for human physical functioning .
Depriving people of social contact and simulation , particularly while exposing them to danger such as US extradition or a deadly disease , is the psychological equivalent of inflicting relentless physical starvation and assault .
Solitary confinement , for instance , does not simply cause loneliness , boredom and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the brain , which can lead to severe and long-lasting brain changes , including impairment in basic abilities to reason , think , remember and speak .
It also causes severe psychological suffering and trauma , which can become unbearable , and often results in self-harm , suicidality and a breakdown in psychological functioning .
Chelsea Manning has said of her time in solitary confinement , “ I was alive but I was dead .
Sputnik : How do you respond to critics who might say that doctors should remain apolitical and not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Assange ’ s extradition case ?
Dr Lissa Johnson : In Julian Assange ’ s extradition case , silence and acquiescence are the political stance .
The Convention Against Torture carries what are known as positive obligations , or obligations to ‘ do something ’ to prevent torture and ill-treatment .
Flouting that obligation by doing nothing in the face of a UN official ’ s warnings is the politically-motivated course of action .
It serves to protect a politically-motivated persecution , in which a publisher is being tortured for journalism .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is the responsibility of citizens to hold their governments accountable for violations of rights .
The psychology of power is such that power will be abused , and abuses of power will escalate , if citizens remain silent in the face of those abuses .
Julian Assange ’ s case is therefore not only a litmus test-case for press freedom , but for fundamental human rights , including the right to be free from torture .
To avoid taking a stance in this situation is , by default , to take a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is not an issue of politics .
It is an issue of universal human rights .
Sputnik : What are you calling for now ?
Dr Lissa Johnson : We are reiterating our demand for an end to the torture and medical neglect of Julian Assange , and joining the world ’ s leading authorities on human rights and international law calling for his immediate release from prison and an end to the extradition proceedings against him .
As we pointed out in The Lancet , press freedom and human rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Human Rights Watch to the Council of Europe , are condemning the Espionage Act charges against Julian Assange and the US extradition request , with all that it entails .
What happened to Assange after the hearing yesterday was a deliberate efforts to kill him .
Assange ’ s extradition will kill free press — where ’ s WaPo & NYT the “ heroes ” of Hollywood defending freedom of the press with “ The Post ” ?

The Lancet medical journal has published a second letter drafted by physicians from around the world demanding an end to the ongoing mistreatment of WikiLeaks publisher and founder Julian Assange.
Two hundred and sixteen medical professionals signed an article published in The Lancet medical journal demanding an end to the “ongoing torture and medical neglect” of award-wining WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange, who remains incarcerated in Britain’s Belmarsh maximum-security prison. Clinical psychologist Dr Lissa Johnson, who co-authored the letter, explained to Sputnik why she and her colleagues felt it necessary to draft this latest version despite having already published a letter in February.
Sputnik: Why did you co-author this letter in The Lancet demanding an “end to the torture and medical neglect of Julian Assange”?
Dr Lissa Johnson: We wrote this letter because it is now over a year since the UN Rapporteur on torture, Nils Melzer, reported that Julian Assange is suffering all symptoms typical of prolonged exposure to psychological torture. Although professor Melzer attributed that torture to “collective persecution” by the US, the UK, Sweden and Ecuador, all governments involved have failed to investigate Professor Melzer’s findings, or bring Julian Assange’s torture to an end. So we – an international group of doctors and some psychologists – began writing to governments late last year, and then in The Lancet in February this year, underlining the medical seriousness of Nils’ Melzer’s reports. We stressed that psychological torture is a medical issue and a life-threatening condition, reinforcing the warning that Julian Assange’s inhumane treatment may soon end up costing his life.
However, not only has no government authority responsible for Julian Assange’s welfare acted to end his torture and medical neglect, that torture has only intensified since our February letter. We therefore reiterated our calls in The Lancet ahead of International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, detailing the ways in which Julian Assange’s torture has escalated since February, pointing out that government officials are legally obligated to cease his torture.
Given that media reporting of Julian Assange’s case has been sorely lacking, we also sought to fill in the blanks regarding the nature of his mistreatment.
Sputnik: How has Julian Assange’s torture intensified since your last Lancet letter?
Dr Lissa Johnson: Throughout his extradition proceedings and court hearings Julian Assange has been prevented from engaging in his own defence. This is an extremely serious matter, as he is fighting 175 years in US supermax prisons.
Importantly, Julian Assange is fighting controversial and unprecedented Espionage Act charges which cast journalism as espionage, effectively placing him on trial for publishing activity. Yet he is being treated like a violent criminal, and subjected to degrading and dehumanising treatment as a result. That treatment has included unnecessary strip-searches, handcuffing, confiscation of privileged legal documents, and keeping him in a bullet-proof glass enclosure where he is unable to hear or participate in his own trial, or communicate with his lawyers. These extreme measures are being imposed despite the fact that Julian Assange is unsentenced, charged with nothing under UK law, and is arbitrarily detained in Belmarsh prison according to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
We explain in The Lancet that we are not the only group to protest these abuses. After the first phase of his extradition proceedings, the International Bar Association Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) described Julian Assange’s treatment during the proceedings as “shocking and excessive”, likening it to the Abu Ghraib prison scandal.
In addition to abuse of his fair trial rights and his inhumane treatment in court, we pointed out that, medically, denial of Julian Assange’s emergency bail application in March has placed his life at even greater risk than it was previously. Not only has this placed Julian Assange in harm’s way from a deadly virus, he is kept in isolation for at least 23 hours a day under coronavirus lockdown measures, and is therefore entirely unable to meet with his lawyers to prepare for the second phase of his extradition hearing. All of this intensifies his psychological torture, by intensifying solitary confinement, helplessness and defencelessness in the face of threat.
Sputnik: What is the basis of your claims that Mr Assange is being mistreated to such an extent that the law is being violated?
Dr Lissa Johnson: Under the Convention Against Torture, which the UK has ratified, those acting in official capacities can be held complicit and accountable not only for perpetration of torture, but for their silent acquiescence and consent. In the UK, such complicity is prohibited not only under the Convention Against Torture but also under Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights and section 134 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, whereby it is an offence for any public official to “intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on another in the performance or purported performance of his official duties”. Although we didn’t mention it in The Lancet letter, states also have a duty to investigate findings of torture such as those of the UN Rapporteur on torture, Nils Melzer. That duty is being is abrogated here.
While we are not lawyers, in our professional capacities we are routinely expected to recognise and report unlawful behaviour that places people, including third parties, at risk. We are upholding that obligation here, and reporting the torture of Julian Assange to the public whose rights and freedoms his torture endangers.
Sputnik: You write that “Isolation and under-stimulation are key psychological torture tactics, capable of inducing severe despair, disorientation, destabilisation, and disintegration of crucial mental functions”. Can you explain why this would be the case?
Dr Lissa Johnson: As we detailed in a letter to the Australian government last year, meaningful human interaction and mental stimulation are minimum necessary requirements for human psychological and mental functioning, much as food and water are minimum necessary requirements for human physical functioning. Depriving people of social contact and simulation, particularly while exposing them to danger such as US extradition or a deadly disease, is the psychological equivalent of inflicting relentless physical starvation and assault.
Solitary confinement, for instance, does not simply cause loneliness, boredom and malaise. It reduces neuronal activity in the brain, which can lead to severe and long-lasting brain changes, including impairment in basic abilities to reason, think, remember and speak. It also causes severe psychological suffering and trauma, which can become unbearable, and often results in self-harm, suicidality and a breakdown in psychological functioning. Chelsea Manning has said of her time in solitary confinement, “I was alive but I was dead.
Sputnik: How do you respond to critics who might say that doctors should remain apolitical and not get involved in matters such as Julian Assange’s extradition case?
Dr Lissa Johnson: In Julian Assange’s extradition case, silence and acquiescence are the political stance. The Convention Against Torture carries what are known as positive obligations, or obligations to ‘do something’ to prevent torture and ill-treatment. Flouting that obligation by doing nothing in the face of a UN official’s warnings is the politically-motivated course of action. It serves to protect a politically-motivated persecution, in which a publisher is being tortured for journalism.
In terms of the complicity of silence, my own area of expertise involves the psychology of atrocity and human rights abuse. The reality is that silence is the social bedrock of atrocity. It is ‘Human Rights 101′ that human rights will only be upheld if citizens demand it of their governments.
As a result, in a democracy, it is the responsibility of citizens to hold their governments accountable for violations of rights. The psychology of power is such that power will be abused, and abuses of power will escalate, if citizens remain silent in the face of those abuses. Julian Assange’s case is therefore not only a litmus test-case for press freedom, but for fundamental human rights, including the right to be free from torture. To avoid taking a stance in this situation is, by default, to take a stand on the wrong side of torture. It is not an issue of politics. It is an issue of universal human rights.
Sputnik: What are you calling for now?
Dr Lissa Johnson: We are reiterating our demand for an end to the torture and medical neglect of Julian Assange, and joining the world’s leading authorities on human rights and international law calling for his immediate release from prison and an end to the extradition proceedings against him. As we pointed out in The Lancet, press freedom and human rights organisations, from Reporters Without Borders to Human Rights Watch to the Council of Europe, are condemning the Espionage Act charges against Julian Assange and the US extradition request, with all that it entails.
What happened to Assange after the hearing yesterday was a deliberate efforts to kill him. Assange’s extradition will kill free press — where’s WaPo & NYT the “heroes” of Hollywood defending freedom of the press with “The Post”?


newswars--2020-07-02--Adam Schiff Knew About ‘Russian Bounty’ Intel Months Ago, Did Nothing

Rep. Adam Schiff ( D-CA ) was briefed on unverified intelligence that Russia was offering the Taliban to kill US soldiers in Afghanistan – yet did nothing with that information , according to The Federalist .
Schiff , who chairs the House Intelligence Committee , was a key player in the attempt to remove Trump from office – first claiming he had evidence of collusion with Russia , before pivoting to the Ukraine saga where he spearheaded the House ’ s impeachment of Trump over his request that Ukraine ’ s new president investigate Joe and Hunter Biden over allegations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schiff failed to weaponize the ‘ Taliban bounty ’ story for months after his staff was briefed on the rumor during a February congressional delegation ( CODEL ) trip to Afghanistan .
Schiff ’ s recent complaints that Trump took no action against Russia in response to rumors of Russian bounties are curious given that Schiff himself took no action after his top staff were briefed by intelligence officials .
As chairman of the intelligence committee , Schiff had the authority to immediately brief the full committee and convene hearings on the matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He did not brief his committee on the matter , nor did he brief the gang of 8 , which consists of top congressional leadership in both chambers .
Schiff is demanding that the Trump administration brief all of Congress about the unverified allegations , yet he himself did not ask for a briefing of the Intelligence Committee following the February briefing of his own staff .
Schiff spokesman Patrick Boland failed to respond to a Federalist request for comment on the congressman ’ s inaction for months , or why travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be disclosed in the Congressional record “ as required by law.
” Meanwhile , Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said in a Saturday statement that he had “ confirmed that neither the President nor the Vice President were ever briefed on any intelligence alleged by the New York Times in its reporting.
” And in a Saturday night Tweet in response to establishment tool Lindsey Graham ( R-SC ) , Trump wrote “ Intel just reported to me that they did not find this info credible , and therefore did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So why is the New York Times continuing to promote this unverified intelligence – going so far as to exploit the dead – when even Adam Schiff wouldn ’ t touch it ?
Roger Stone reveals the corruption that openly took place within his D.C. trial and exposes the conduct of ‘ Judge ’ Amy Berman Jackson .

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) was briefed on unverified intelligence that Russia was offering the Taliban to kill US soldiers in Afghanistan – yet did nothing with that information, according to The Federalist.
Schiff, who chairs the House Intelligence Committee, was a key player in the attempt to remove Trump from office – first claiming he had evidence of collusion with Russia, before pivoting to the Ukraine saga where he spearheaded the House’s impeachment of Trump over his request that Ukraine’s new president investigate Joe and Hunter Biden over allegations of corruption.
And yet, somehow Schiff failed to weaponize the ‘Taliban bounty’ story for months after his staff was briefed on the rumor during a February congressional delegation (CODEL) trip to Afghanistan.
The Federalist points out Schiff’s hypocrisy:
Schiff’s recent complaints that Trump took no action against Russia in response to rumors of Russian bounties are curious given that Schiff himself took no action after his top staff were briefed by intelligence officials.
As chairman of the intelligence committee, Schiff had the authority to immediately brief the full committee and convene hearings on the matter. Schiff, however, did nothing. He did not brief his committee on the matter, nor did he brief the gang of 8, which consists of top congressional leadership in both chambers.
Schiff is demanding that the Trump administration brief all of Congress about the unverified allegations, yet he himself did not ask for a briefing of the Intelligence Committee following the February briefing of his own staff.
Schiff spokesman Patrick Boland failed to respond to a Federalist request for comment on the congressman’s inaction for months, or why travel records from the Afghanistan trip had yet to be disclosed in the Congressional record “as required by law.”
Meanwhile, Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said in a Saturday statement that he had “confirmed that neither the President nor the Vice President were ever briefed on any intelligence alleged by the New York Times in its reporting.”
And in a Saturday night Tweet in response to establishment tool Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Trump wrote “Intel just reported to me that they did not find this info credible, and therefore did not report it to me or VP.”
Intel just reported to me that they did not find this info credible, and therefore did not report it to me or @VP. Possibly another fabricated Russia Hoax, maybe by the Fake News @nytimesbooks, wanting to make Republicans look bad!!! https://t.co/cowOmP7T1S — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 29, 2020
So why is the New York Times continuing to promote this unverified intelligence – going so far as to exploit the dead – when even Adam Schiff wouldn’t touch it?
Roger Stone reveals the corruption that openly took place within his D.C. trial and exposes the conduct of ‘Judge’ Amy Berman Jackson.


newswars--2020-07-02--INDICTMENT: Ghislaine Maxwell Sexually Abused Children Alongside Jeffrey Epstein

The indictment against Ghislaine Maxwell alleges that she also engaged in sexual abuse of minors alongside Jeffrey Epstein , and wasn ’ t just his madame .
Maxwell , Epstein ’ s former ex-girlfriend and alleged madame , was arrested on Thursday morning in New Hampshire by FBI agents , and charged in connection to Epstein ’ s alleged sex crimes .
She had not been seen since June , after Epstein was arrested and subsequently investigated , with speculation rife about her current whereabouts until Thursday .
Girls including Virginia Giuffre Roberts , who was pictured with Prince Andrew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maxwell pimped her and other underage girls out to high profile figures .
Maxwell was charged with : conspiracy to entice minors to travel to engage in illegal sex acts , carrying a maximum sentence of 5 years ; enticement of a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts , a possible 20-year sentence ; conspiracy to transport minors with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity , another possible 20 years ; transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity , which carries a 10-year minimum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two counts of perjury , which could amount to 10 years each .
Ghislaine Maxwell ’ s indictment goes into these counts in detail about her role in “ the sexual exploitation and abuse of multiple minor girls by Jeffrey Epstein ” : Maxwell assisted , facilitated , and contributed to Jeffrey Epstein ’ s abuse of minor girls by , among other things , helping Epstein to recruit , groom , and ultimately abuse victims known to Maxwell and Epstein to be under the age of 18 .
The victims were as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were groomed and abused by Maxwell and Epstein , both of whom knew that certain victims were in fact under the age of 18… Maxwell and Epstein enticed and cause minor victims to travel to Epstein ’ s residences in different states , which Maxwell knew and intended would result in their grooming for and subjection to sexual abuse .
Moreover , in an attempt to conceal her crimes , Maxwell repeatedly lied when questioned about her conduct , including in relation to some of the minor victims described herein , when providing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indictment alleges that Maxwell first engaged with the victims for Epstein by befriending them , such as taking them to movies and on shopping trips .
After befriending them , Maxwell then began grooming the victims , by talking about sexual acts and undressing in front of them .
When they were ready , she would get them to travel to Epstein ’ s residences in New York and Florida , or , in some cases , her own residence in London .
Maxwell ’ s indictment further reveals that she also engaged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s victims : Maxwell was present for and involved in some of [ the abuse of Minior Victim-1 ] .
Maxwell involved Minor Victim-1 in group sexualised massages of Epstein .
During those group sexualized massages , Maxwell and/or Minor Victim-1 would engage in sex acts with Epstein… In New Mexico , Maxwell began her efforts to groom Minor Victim-2 for abuse by Epstein by , among other things , providing an unsolicited massage to Minor Victim-2 , during which Minor Victim-2 was topless .
Maxwell will be presented to a judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ videos show young girls dressed as stewardesses being used to lure other young women into the elite world of private executive jet travel while enticing men to join their club .

The indictment against Ghislaine Maxwell alleges that she also engaged in sexual abuse of minors alongside Jeffrey Epstein, and wasn’t just his madame.
Maxwell, Epstein’s former ex-girlfriend and alleged madame, was arrested on Thursday morning in New Hampshire by FBI agents, and charged in connection to Epstein’s alleged sex crimes. She had not been seen since June, after Epstein was arrested and subsequently investigated, with speculation rife about her current whereabouts until Thursday.
Girls including Virginia Giuffre Roberts, who was pictured with Prince Andrew at the age of 17, claim Maxwell pimped her and other underage girls out to high profile figures.
Maxwell was charged with: conspiracy to entice minors to travel to engage in illegal sex acts, carrying a maximum sentence of 5 years; enticement of a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts, a possible 20-year sentence; conspiracy to transport minors with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, another possible 20 years; transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, which carries a 10-year minimum sentence a life maximum sentence; and two counts of perjury, which could amount to 10 years each.
Ghislaine Maxwell’s indictment goes into these counts in detail about her role in “the sexual exploitation and abuse of multiple minor girls by Jeffrey Epstein”:
Maxwell assisted, facilitated, and contributed to Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of minor girls by, among other things, helping Epstein to recruit, groom, and ultimately abuse victims known to Maxwell and Epstein to be under the age of 18. The victims were as young as 14 years old when they were groomed and abused by Maxwell and Epstein, both of whom knew that certain victims were in fact under the age of 18… Maxwell and Epstein enticed and cause minor victims to travel to Epstein’s residences in different states, which Maxwell knew and intended would result in their grooming for and subjection to sexual abuse. Moreover, in an attempt to conceal her crimes, Maxwell repeatedly lied when questioned about her conduct, including in relation to some of the minor victims described herein, when providing testimony under oath in 2016.
The indictment alleges that Maxwell first engaged with the victims for Epstein by befriending them, such as taking them to movies and on shopping trips. After befriending them, Maxwell then began grooming the victims, by talking about sexual acts and undressing in front of them. When they were ready, she would get them to travel to Epstein’s residences in New York and Florida, or, in some cases, her own residence in London.
Maxwell’s indictment further reveals that she also engaged in sexual acts with her and Epstein’s victims:
Maxwell was present for and involved in some of [the abuse of Minior Victim-1]. Maxwell involved Minor Victim-1 in group sexualised massages of Epstein. During those group sexualized massages, Maxwell and/or Minor Victim-1 would engage in sex acts with Epstein… In New Mexico, Maxwell began her efforts to groom Minor Victim-2 for abuse by Epstein by, among other things, providing an unsolicited massage to Minor Victim-2, during which Minor Victim-2 was topless.
Maxwell will be presented to a judge in New Hampshire later today.
Read the indictment below:
Shock videos show young girls dressed as stewardesses being used to lure other young women into the elite world of private executive jet travel while enticing men to join their club.


newswars--2020-07-02--Tom Hanks Calls Americans Who Won’t Wear Face Masks “Pussies”

Actor Tom Hanks says you ’ re a “ pussy ” if you refuse to wear a face mask .
In comments published by People , the Forest Gump actor , who was among the first celebrities diagnosed with the coronavirus , claimed he feels contempt towards Americans who won ’ t wear face coverings .
“ There ’ s really only three things we can do in order to get to tomorrow : Wear a mask , social distance , wash our hands , ” the actor opined at a recent press conference for his Apple TV+ movie Greyhound @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Americans who are not living by the Center for Disease Control ’ s recommendation to wear face coverings to combat COVID-19 .
“ Those things are so simple , so easy , if anybody can not find it in themselves to practice those three very basic things – I just think shame on you , ” Hanks stated .
“ Don ’ t be a pussy , get on with it , do your part .
It ’ s very basic .
If you ’ re driving a car , you don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use your turn signal and you avoid hitting pedestrians .
My Lord , it ’ s common sense.
” The actor and his wife Rita Wilson have both since recovered from coronavirus .
Hanks ’ superficial insult bashing Americans who won ’ t live under the thumb of the CDC , the World Health Organization or other so-called health authorities comes as numerous governors in multiple states , including California and Washington , have issued statewide mandatory face mask edicts .
Meanwhile , many have taken to social media to demonstrate how face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Actor Tom Hanks says you’re a “pussy” if you refuse to wear a face mask.
In comments published by People, the Forest Gump actor, who was among the first celebrities diagnosed with the coronavirus, claimed he feels contempt towards Americans who won’t wear face coverings.
“There’s really only three things we can do in order to get to tomorrow: Wear a mask, social distance, wash our hands,” the actor opined at a recent press conference for his Apple TV+ movie Greyhound.
Hanks went on to chastise millions of Americans who are not living by the Center for Disease Control’s recommendation to wear face coverings to combat COVID-19.
“Those things are so simple, so easy, if anybody cannot find it in themselves to practice those three very basic things – I just think shame on you,” Hanks stated.
“Don’t be a pussy, get on with it, do your part. It’s very basic. If you’re driving a car, you don’t go too fast, you use your turn signal and you avoid hitting pedestrians. My Lord, it’s common sense.”
The actor and his wife Rita Wilson have both since recovered from coronavirus.
Hanks’ superficial insult bashing Americans who won’t live under the thumb of the CDC, the World Health Organization or other so-called health authorities comes as numerous governors in multiple states, including California and Washington, have issued statewide mandatory face mask edicts.
Meanwhile, many have taken to social media to demonstrate how face masks can reduce oxygen to unsafe levels.
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newswars--2020-07-02--Left-Wing CHOP Zone Responsible For 525% Spike In Seattle Crime

After characterizing the infamous CHOP area of downtown Seattle as a “ summer of love , ” Mayor Jenny Durkan was eventually forced to acknowledge that the failed communist experiment was responsible for a whopping 525 per cent spike in crime .
As we highlighted yesterday , following weeks of violence and chaos , CHOP was finally dismantled by Seattle police , but only after occupiers marched on Mayor Durkan ’ s 5,000 sqft.
, $ 7.6 million house .
For almost the entirety of June , the area was plagued with fights , bickering , robberies and rapes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other .
It has now emerged that compared to the same period last year , from June 2 to June 30 there was a 525 per cent jump in crime .
This figure is even greater than the 300 % number repeatedly cited by Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best .
Rather embarrassingly , after proclaiming a “ summer of love ” and telling President Trump , “ Seattle is fine , don ’ t be so afraid of democracy , ” Mayor Durkan was forced to acknowledge the numbers in her own emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were , “ 22 additional incidents , in person-related crime in the area , to include two additional homicides , 6 additional robberies , and 16 additional aggravated assaults ( to include 2 additional non-fatal shootings ) .
” So in other words , a commune that was built in the name of opposing violence and brutality led directly to a massive increase in violence and brutality .
So much for the tolerant left !
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After characterizing the infamous CHOP area of downtown Seattle as a “summer of love,” Mayor Jenny Durkan was eventually forced to acknowledge that the failed communist experiment was responsible for a whopping 525 per cent spike in crime.
As we highlighted yesterday, following weeks of violence and chaos, CHOP was finally dismantled by Seattle police, but only after occupiers marched on Mayor Durkan’s 5,000 sqft., $7.6 million house.
For almost the entirety of June, the area was plagued with fights, bickering, robberies and rapes, with occupiers targeting both outsiders and each other.
It has now emerged that compared to the same period last year, from June 2 to June 30 there was a 525 per cent jump in crime.
This figure is even greater than the 300% number repeatedly cited by Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best.
Rather embarrassingly, after proclaiming a “summer of love” and telling President Trump, “Seattle is fine, don’t be so afraid of democracy,” Mayor Durkan was forced to acknowledge the numbers in her own emergency order.
The order states that there were, “22 additional incidents, in person-related crime in the area, to include two additional homicides, 6 additional robberies, and 16 additional aggravated assaults (to include 2 additional non-fatal shootings).”
So in other words, a commune that was built in the name of opposing violence and brutality led directly to a massive increase in violence and brutality.
So much for the tolerant left!
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newswars--2020-07-02--Jonathan Turley: Maxwell Arrest is “Bad News” For Prince Andrew

Criminal defense lawyer Jonathan Turley expressed surprise that Epstein confidante Ghislaine Maxwell left the relative safety of Paris to return to America , while noting that her arrest was “ bad news ” for Prince Andrew .
Maxwell was arrested by the FBI in New Hampshire and immediately charged by federal prosecutors , leaving open the possibility that damning new details about Epstein ’ s global sex trafficking pedophile network could be exposed .
According to Turley , it ’ s a surprise that Maxwell decided to leave Paris and travel to the U.S. given that extradition laws in France @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Frankly , as a criminal defense lawyer , I am surprised that Maxwell risked returning to the United States , ” writes Turley .
“ She was believed to be living in Paris .
It was well-known that the Justice Department was pursuing the case , including demands to interview Prince Andrew.
” Prince Andrew was pictured with both Maxwell and a 17-year-old Virginia Roberts Giuffre , who alleges she was sexually abused by the Royal and other members of Epstein ’ s network .
Prince Andrew has denied ever meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the BBC that the photograph could be fake .
Turley says Maxwell ’ s arrest is “ bad news ” for Prince Andrew because Maxwell ’ s testimony would bolster Roberts ’ allegations against the Royal .
That is of course if Maxwell doesn ’ t suddenly “ commit suicide ” like Epstein .
“ Her arrest may be unnerving for figures like Prince Andrew , ” writes Turley .
“ She would be the ultimate cooperating witness if she decided to cooperate on broader criminal inquiries .
Giuffre and others have alleged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young girls for Epstein to abuse.
” “ Such prosecutions are not easy given the passage of time .
However , the government clearly has live witnesses like Giuffre who might have a significant impact on a jury .
The government would have to show more than her mere presence at these homes or parties.
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Criminal defense lawyer Jonathan Turley expressed surprise that Epstein confidante Ghislaine Maxwell left the relative safety of Paris to return to America, while noting that her arrest was “bad news” for Prince Andrew.
Maxwell was arrested by the FBI in New Hampshire and immediately charged by federal prosecutors, leaving open the possibility that damning new details about Epstein’s global sex trafficking pedophile network could be exposed.
According to Turley, it’s a surprise that Maxwell decided to leave Paris and travel to the U.S. given that extradition laws in France would have largely protected her from prosecution.
“Frankly, as a criminal defense lawyer, I am surprised that Maxwell risked returning to the United States,” writes Turley. “She was believed to be living in Paris. It was well-known that the Justice Department was pursuing the case, including demands to interview Prince Andrew.”
Maxwell’s arrest could be bad news for a number of individuals including Prince Andrew. One wrinkle however is the outrageous plea deal struck by the Justice Department with Epstein that purportedly protects “co-conspirators.” https://t.co/X8MdDgCabv — Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) July 2, 2020
Prince Andrew was pictured with both Maxwell and a 17-year-old Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who alleges she was sexually abused by the Royal and other members of Epstein’s network. Prince Andrew has denied ever meeting Roberts and suggested during an interview with the BBC that the photograph could be fake.
Turley says Maxwell’s arrest is “bad news” for Prince Andrew because Maxwell’s testimony would bolster Roberts’ allegations against the Royal. That is of course if Maxwell doesn’t suddenly “commit suicide” like Epstein.
“Her arrest may be unnerving for figures like Prince Andrew,” writes Turley. “She would be the ultimate cooperating witness if she decided to cooperate on broader criminal inquiries. Giuffre and others have alleged that she was the primary procurer of young girls for Epstein to abuse.”
“Such prosecutions are not easy given the passage of time. However, the government clearly has live witnesses like Giuffre who might have a significant impact on a jury. The government would have to show more than her mere presence at these homes or parties.”
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newswars--2020-07-02--Deep State Hijacks Cell Phones Nationwide To Push COVID-19 Hoax

The Deep State is using the cell phone take over systems first implemented under Obama to send COVID-19 misinformation and @ @ @ @ @ .
Alex Jones issues a powerful emergency briefing to President Trump concerning the 2nd COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ it .

The Deep State is using the cell phone take over systems first implemented under Obama to send COVID-19 misinformation and propaganda to the American public.
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Alex Jones issues a powerful emergency briefing to President Trump concerning the 2nd COVID-19 lock-down and how to stop it.


newswars--2020-07-02--CNN Publishes Shame List of Companies That Didn’t Join Facebook Boycott

CNN has named and shamed a list of brands that haven ’ t joined a movement to boycott Facebook for all manner of alleged social justice offenses , drawing criticism online for its “ bizarre ” activism campaign .
‘ Companies do nothing ’ is not a news story , yet that ’ s exactly what CNN reported on Wednesday .
After a slew of major brands – including Unilever , Adidas , Ford , Volkswagen , Microsoft , and Levi Strauss – temporarily pulled their advertising from Facebook , CNN called out a list of firms that have yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , implicitly calling on them to do so .
According to the report , only three of the largest spenders on Facebook ads last year have joined the protest .
The list of those who haven ’ t includes Walmart , Home Depot , Uber , Netflix and American Express , and CNN shook down their spokespeople for comment .
Some ignored the call ; others , like Home Depot , said they were watching the boycott movement “ closely.
” In calling these firms out , CNN is doing the work of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Organized by the Anti-Defamation League , NAACP , Southern Poverty Law Center and others , the campaign wants businesses to “ hit pause on hate ” and pull their advertising from Facebook for the month of July .
Facebook ’ s alleged offenses are laid out on the campaign ’ s website , and include charges as innocuous as its listing of right-wing news site Breitbart as a “ trusted news source , ” right up to accusations of “ blatant voter suppression ” and “ promoting hate , bigotry , racism , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the campaign wants Facebook to submit to “ identity-based hate ” audits , root out and remove everything from “ Holocaust denialism ” to “ climate denialism , ” use AI to spot hateful discussion in private groups , and remove “ misinformation relating to voting.
” Pundits and commentators on Twitter slaughtered CNN for its apparent PR work for the campaign .
“ A news outlet joining a political pressure campaign like this is bizarre , ” wrote Republican adviser Matt Whitlock .
“ It ’ s activism , not journalism.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the boycott campaign is that much more baffling given that Facebook actually bent the knee last week and agreed to censor “ hate or anything that incites violence or suppresses voting.
” This apparently includes advertising critical of “ immigrants , migrants , refugees and asylum seekers ” – basically , a major plank of President Donald Trump ’ s platform – according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg .
While Facebook has not clamped down on ‘ hateful conduct ’ with the gusto of Twitter , YouTube or Reddit – which wiped out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can hardly be called a bastion of extremism , or even of free speech .
Facebook booted right-wing polemicist Alex Jones from its platform last year – at the urging of CNN , no less – along with notorious anti-Semitic Nation of Islam preacher Louis Farrakhan .
That move came less than a year after it purged more than 800 left- and right-wing accounts in the run-up to 2018 ’ s midterm elections .
The company has also banned all mentions of “ white nationalism ” and “ white separatism ” from its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts on civility and race relations.
” This wasn ’ t enough for some progressives though , among them House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez .
Both Democrats called on Facebook last month to start fact-checking the president ’ s posts , as Twitter has begun to do .
CNN itself didn ’ t spend a single dollar on Facebook advertisements in the last week of June .
However , the news outlet has spent nearly $ 400,000 on Facebook ads since May 2018 .
Presumably , the network @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entirely .
CNN ’ s parent company , WarnerMedia , has also not joined the boycott , and made no public comment on any future plans to do so .
Watch highlights from the We Can ’ t Breathe protest at the Texas capitol building .

CNN has named and shamed a list of brands that haven’t joined a movement to boycott Facebook for all manner of alleged social justice offenses, drawing criticism online for its “bizarre” activism campaign.
‘Companies do nothing’ is not a news story, yet that’s exactly what CNN reported on Wednesday. After a slew of major brands – including Unilever, Adidas, Ford, Volkswagen, Microsoft, and Levi Strauss – temporarily pulled their advertising from Facebook, CNN called out a list of firms that have yet to fall in line with their counterparts, implicitly calling on them to do so.
According to the report, only three of the largest spenders on Facebook ads last year have joined the protest. The list of those who haven’t includes Walmart, Home Depot, Uber, Netflix and American Express, and CNN shook down their spokespeople for comment. Some ignored the call; others, like Home Depot, said they were watching the boycott movement “closely.”
In calling these firms out, CNN is doing the work of the Stop Hate For Profit campaign. Organized by the Anti-Defamation League, NAACP, Southern Poverty Law Center and others, the campaign wants businesses to “hit pause on hate” and pull their advertising from Facebook for the month of July.
Facebook’s alleged offenses are laid out on the campaign’s website, and include charges as innocuous as its listing of right-wing news site Breitbart as a “trusted news source,” right up to accusations of “blatant voter suppression” and “promoting hate, bigotry, racism, antisemitism and violence.”
In response, the campaign wants Facebook to submit to “identity-based hate” audits, root out and remove everything from “Holocaust denialism” to “climate denialism,” use AI to spot hateful discussion in private groups, and remove “misinformation relating to voting.”
Pundits and commentators on Twitter slaughtered CNN for its apparent PR work for the campaign.
“A news outlet joining a political pressure campaign like this is bizarre,” wrote Republican adviser Matt Whitlock. “It’s activism, not journalism.”
These are the big brands that haven’t pulled ads from Facebook yet https://t.co/Nh9BQwX0nO — CNN (@CNN) July 1, 2020
CNN’s activist push on behalf of the boycott campaign is that much more baffling given that Facebook actually bent the knee last week and agreed to censor “hate or anything that incites violence or suppresses voting.”
This apparently includes advertising critical of “immigrants, migrants, refugees and asylum seekers” – basically, a major plank of President Donald Trump’s platform – according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
While Facebook has not clamped down on ‘hateful conduct’ with the gusto of Twitter, YouTube or Reddit – which wiped out 2,000 offending communities on Monday, it can hardly be called a bastion of extremism, or even of free speech.
Facebook booted right-wing polemicist Alex Jones from its platform last year – at the urging of CNN, no less – along with notorious anti-Semitic Nation of Islam preacher Louis Farrakhan. That move came less than a year after it purged more than 800 left- and right-wing accounts in the run-up to 2018’s midterm elections. The company has also banned all mentions of “white nationalism” and “white separatism” from its platform, after partnering up with “experts on civility and race relations.”
This wasn’t enough for some progressives though, among them House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Both Democrats called on Facebook last month to start fact-checking the president’s posts, as Twitter has begun to do.
CNN itself didn’t spend a single dollar on Facebook advertisements in the last week of June. However, the news outlet has spent nearly $400,000 on Facebook ads since May 2018. Presumably, the network will now cease its own ad campaign entirely. CNN’s parent company, WarnerMedia, has also not joined the boycott, and made no public comment on any future plans to do so.
Watch highlights from the We Can’t Breathe protest at the Texas capitol building.


newswars--2020-07-02--Armed Service Committee Approves Legislation to Make Pentagon Strip Confederate Names From Bases

The US House Armed Services Committee voted for the amendment to the annual defence policy bill that envisages stripping Confederate names off of military bases and other property within one year .
The amendment , offered by Representatives Anthony Brown and Don Bacon , was approved 32-23 .
The latter , along with Rep. Paul Mitchell , crossed the party line to support it .
Earlier , US President Donald Trump tweeted that would veto the defence authorisation bill if it contains an amendment calling for changing the Confederate-related names of US military bases .
Commenting on the voting results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supported by “ vast majority of Americans ” and are being made because “ the history and cause of the Confederacy is centered on slavery and oppression ” .
“ A vast majority of Americans support this , a vast majority of members of Congress support this , and a vast majority of senior leadership , both civilian and military , at the Department of Defense and the service components seek this change .
We ’ re grappling with the country ’ s painful past and must acknowledge that the history and cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and oppression .
Highly visible instances of racial violence and racism have underscored the immediate need for change ” , he said .
The Committee ’ s vote comes alongside threats made earlier by Trump that he would veto the latest National Defense Authorization Act ( NDAA ) if it calls for renaming bases named after Confederate figures .
“ I will Veto the Defense Authorization Bill if the Elizabeth “ Pocahontas ” Warren ( of all people ! )
Amendment , which will lead to the renaming ( plus other bad things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robert E. Lee , and many other Military Bases from which we won Two World Wars , is in the Bill !
” , he tweeted .
Despite Trump ’ s vehement objection , the Pentagon said it is open to renaming the assets .
The amendment was inspired by Senator Elizabeth Warren last month , as she claimed that it was time to “ end the tribute to white supremacy on our military installations ” amid the Black Lives Matter movement spanning the country .
The protests against racial injustice sparked by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ custody have caused a wave of repulsion from the Confederate symbols , as demonstrators topple statues of Confederate personalities and initiate rebranding of assets and landmarks .
Princeton University has removed the name of Woodrow Wilson from its policy centre , and there are pushes to rename the John Wayne airport .
Watch highlights from the We Can ’ t Breathe protest at the Texas capitol building .

The US House Armed Services Committee voted for the amendment to the annual defence policy bill that envisages stripping Confederate names off of military bases and other property within one year.
The amendment, offered by Representatives Anthony Brown and Don Bacon, was approved 32-23. The latter, along with Rep. Paul Mitchell, crossed the party line to support it.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump tweeted that would veto the defence authorisation bill if it contains an amendment calling for changing the Confederate-related names of US military bases.
Commenting on the voting results, Brown said that the changes are supported by “vast majority of Americans” and are being made because “the history and cause of the Confederacy is centered on slavery and oppression”.
“A vast majority of Americans support this, a vast majority of members of Congress support this, and a vast majority of senior leadership, both civilian and military, at the Department of Defense and the service components seek this change. We’re grappling with the country’s painful past and must acknowledge that the history and cause of the Confederacy is centered on slavery and oppression. Highly visible instances of racial violence and racism have underscored the immediate need for change”, he said.
The Committee’s vote comes alongside threats made earlier by Trump that he would veto the latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) if it calls for renaming bases named after Confederate figures.
“I will Veto the Defense Authorization Bill if the Elizabeth “Pocahontas” Warren (of all people!) Amendment, which will lead to the renaming (plus other bad things!) of Fort Bragg, Fort Robert E. Lee, and many other Military Bases from which we won Two World Wars, is in the Bill!”, he tweeted.
Despite Trump’s vehement objection, the Pentagon said it is open to renaming the assets.
The amendment was inspired by Senator Elizabeth Warren last month, as she claimed that it was time to “end the tribute to white supremacy on our military installations” amid the Black Lives Matter movement spanning the country.
The protests against racial injustice sparked by the death of George Floyd in police custody have caused a wave of repulsion from the Confederate symbols, as demonstrators topple statues of Confederate personalities and initiate rebranding of assets and landmarks. Princeton University has removed the name of Woodrow Wilson from its policy centre, and there are pushes to rename the John Wayne airport.
Watch highlights from the We Can’t Breathe protest at the Texas capitol building.


newswars--2020-07-02--Prof Retires After University Publicly Condemns ‘Vile’ Tweets Criticizing BLM, Lockdown

A North Carolina professor has retired after the University of North Carolina-Wilmington publicly condemned his tweets criticizing coronavirus lockdowns and disparaging “ women ’ s studies ” programs as “ non essential.
” UNC-Wilmington students and professors rallied against criminology and sociology professor Mike Adams , calling for him to be fired after several of Adams ’ social media posts were condemned by the school as “ vile and inexcusable.
” “ We can confirm we are very carefully and assertively reviewing our options in terms of how to proceed .
We are not able to comment further at this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter , ” the university told CNN before announcing on June 29 that “ after a discussion with Chancellor Sartarelli , Dr. Adams has decided to retire from UNCW.
” The first tweet in question read , “ This evening I ate pizza and drank beer with six guys at a six seat table top .
I almost felt like a free man who was not living in the slave state of North Carolina .
Massa Cooper , let my people go !
.
” A day later , Adams tweeted , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Shut down the non essential majors .
Like Women ’ s Studies.
” The campaign against Adams extended outside of the UNCW community .
Actor Orlando Jones took to Twitter to say , “ As a resident of Wilmington NC & father .
Mike Adams , a professor @ UNCWilmingon is a problem !
” One Tree Hill actress Sophia Bush also voiced her opinions on Twitter by quoting Jones ’ tweet and adding , “ Ummm .
@ UNCWilmington .
How do you employ this person ?
!
?
The racism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like another change for Wilmington that the # OTHfam could make some noise about.
” An online petition amassed more than 28,000 signatures calling for the university to fire Mike Adams from UNCW and asking supporters to not apply to or fund the school .
The petition cites multiple tweets from Adams including some critical of the Black Lives Matter movement .
“ This petition is also an individual ’ s pledge to withhold any financial support to the University of North Carolina-Wilmington until Mike Adams is removed .
This includes withholding alumni @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reads the petition , which claims that Adams “ has a long history of espousing racist , misogynistic , homophobic , and abusive rhetoric… ” The petition claims that Adams “ does not belong in a position of teaching young students , and perpetuating racism by instilling ideals that white culture is superior to others.
” “ Especially as a criminology professor , potentially seeding dangerous behavior in minds seeking a future in law enforcement .
His own comments clearly portray an individual who believes people of color ’ s culture and morals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adams enjoys his 1st amendment rights , just as we all should .
Express yours by telling Mike Adams and UNCW ( a public university ) that NC tax payers won ’ t help fund his salary , and that freedom of speech does not mean freedom of consequence , ” it continued .
“ I believe Adams is a terrible representation of what UNCW tries to stand for , ” UNCW Student and SGA Senator , Rosemary Colen told The Seahawk saying , “ If UNCW wants to work on building a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more students of color , you can not have racist professors teaching criminology and sociology at your institution .
You can not be smart and racist , you can not be smart and xenophobic , you can not have this disgusting rhetoric and be in charge of teaching the next generation , he has to go or the black student body is leaving.
” Watch highlights from the We Can ’ t Breathe protest at the Texas capitol building .

A North Carolina professor has retired after the University of North Carolina-Wilmington publicly condemned his tweets criticizing coronavirus lockdowns and disparaging “women’s studies” programs as “non essential.”
UNC-Wilmington students and professors rallied against criminology and sociology professor Mike Adams, calling for him to be fired after several of Adams’ social media posts were condemned by the school as “vile and inexcusable.”
“We can confirm we are very carefully and assertively reviewing our options in terms of how to proceed. We are not able to comment further at this time, as this is a personnel matter,” the university told CNN before announcing on June 29 that “after a discussion with Chancellor Sartarelli, Dr. Adams has decided to retire from UNCW.”
The first tweet in question read, “This evening I ate pizza and drank beer with six guys at a six seat table top. I almost felt like a free man who was not living in the slave state of North Carolina. Massa Cooper, let my people go!.”
A day later, Adams tweeted, “Don’t shut down the universities. Shut down the non essential majors. Like Women’s Studies.”
The campaign against Adams extended outside of the UNCW community. Actor Orlando Jones took to Twitter to say, “As a resident of Wilmington NC & father. Mike Adams, a professor @UNCWilmingon is a problem!”
One Tree Hill actress Sophia Bush also voiced her opinions on Twitter by quoting Jones’ tweet and adding, “Ummm. @UNCWilmington. How do you employ this person?!? The racism and misogyny are atrocious. This feels like another change for Wilmington that the #OTHfam could make some noise about.”
An online petition amassed more than 28,000 signatures calling for the university to fire Mike Adams from UNCW and asking supporters to not apply to or fund the school. The petition cites multiple tweets from Adams including some critical of the Black Lives Matter movement.
“This petition is also an individual’s pledge to withhold any financial support to the University of North Carolina-Wilmington until Mike Adams is removed. This includes withholding alumni endowments, and any donations,” reads the petition, which claims that Adams “has a long history of espousing racist, misogynistic, homophobic, and abusive rhetoric…”
The petition claims that Adams “does not belong in a position of teaching young students, and perpetuating racism by instilling ideals that white culture is superior to others.”
“Especially as a criminology professor, potentially seeding dangerous behavior in minds seeking a future in law enforcement. His own comments clearly portray an individual who believes people of color’s culture and morals are inferior to his own. Mike Adams enjoys his 1st amendment rights, just as we all should. Express yours by telling Mike Adams and UNCW (a public university) that NC tax payers won’t help fund his salary, and that freedom of speech does not mean freedom of consequence,” it continued.
“I believe Adams is a terrible representation of what UNCW tries to stand for,” UNCW Student and SGA Senator, Rosemary Colen told The Seahawk saying, “If UNCW wants to work on building a bridge with cultural centers and bringing in more students of color, you cannot have racist professors teaching criminology and sociology at your institution. You cannot be smart and racist, you cannot be smart and xenophobic, you cannot have this disgusting rhetoric and be in charge of teaching the next generation, he has to go or the black student body is leaving.”
Watch highlights from the We Can’t Breathe protest at the Texas capitol building.


newswars--2020-07-02--Gunmen Kill 24 in Mexican Drug Rehab Center

Mexican officials are trying to identify the gunmen who attacked a drug rehabilitation center in central Mexico on Wednesday , killing at least 24 people and wounding seven others in the town of Irapuato .
Pedro Cortes , secretary of public security in Irapuato , told the French News Agency ( AFP ) , the suspects forced the victims to the ground and opened fire before fleeing in a red vehicle .
Cortes said the victims were in an unregistered annex of the rehabilitation center , where street level drug dealers are known to seek shelter from drug gangs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said his government would not allow the country “ to fall into anarchy and disorder.
” The attack occurred northwest of Mexico City , in Guanajuato state , where the Jalisco cartel has been part of a violent turf battle .
But it is unclear if Wednesday ’ s attack is linked to an organized crime group .
The La Jornada newspaper said there have been four attacks since December on annexes in Irapuato , where people were abducted , some killed , and a building was set on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Can ’ t Breathe protest at the Texas capitol building .

Mexican officials are trying to identify the gunmen who attacked a drug rehabilitation center in central Mexico on Wednesday, killing at least 24 people and wounding seven others in the town of Irapuato.
Pedro Cortes, secretary of public security in Irapuato, told the French News Agency (AFP), the suspects forced the victims to the ground and opened fire before fleeing in a red vehicle.
Cortes said the victims were in an unregistered annex of the rehabilitation center, where street level drug dealers are known to seek shelter from drug gangs.
In response to the attack, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said his government would not allow the country “to fall into anarchy and disorder.”
The attack occurred northwest of Mexico City, in Guanajuato state, where the Jalisco cartel has been part of a violent turf battle. But it is unclear if Wednesday’s attack is linked to an organized crime group.
The La Jornada newspaper said there have been four attacks since December on annexes in Irapuato, where people were abducted, some killed, and a building was set on fire.
Watch highlights from the We Can’t Breathe protest at the Texas capitol building.