truepundit--2020-03-02--Police: 6-Year-Old Dies After Father Rapes Him with Stick While Camping

Maurice ‘ Isaiah ’ Torres died of septic shock in an Arkansas hospital after his father violated him with a stick for eating a piece of cake .
Mauricio Alejandro Torres was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death in 2016 , but it was overturned due to a technicality .
State law dictates that capital murder offences that carry the death penalty must be tried in the same state as where they are being prosecuted .
And while Isaiah died in his home state of Arkansas , the assault that killed him happened in Missouri .
The disturbing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death were set before the court on Thursday .
“ This is a story of abuse , torture , and murder of six-year-old Isaiah , ” Benton County Prosecutor Nathan Smith told jurors .
“ He suffered chronic child abuse syndrome .
The pictures you will see are ugly , grotesque.
” Isaiah died of septic shock after his father raped him with a stick for eating a piece of cake without permission during a camping trip on March 28 , 2015 .
The bleeding , badly injured little boy was then forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further punishment .
His mother , Cathy , then pushed him to the ground in the midst of his desperate fight for survival .
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Maurice ‘Isaiah’ Torres died of septic shock in an Arkansas hospital after his father violated him with a stick for eating a piece of cake.
Mauricio Alejandro Torres was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death in 2016, but it was overturned due to a technicality. State law dictates that capital murder offences that carry the death penalty must be tried in the same state as where they are being prosecuted. And while Isaiah died in his home state of Arkansas, the assault that killed him happened in Missouri.
The disturbing details of his short life and protracted death were set before the court on Thursday. “This is a story of abuse, torture, and murder of six-year-old Isaiah,” Benton County Prosecutor Nathan Smith told jurors. “He suffered chronic child abuse syndrome. The pictures you will see are ugly, grotesque.”
Isaiah died of septic shock after his father raped him with a stick for eating a piece of cake without permission during a camping trip on March 28, 2015. The bleeding, badly injured little boy was then forced into strenuous exercise by his parents as further punishment. His mother, Cathy, then pushed him to the ground in the midst of his desperate fight for survival. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-02--New England Journal of Medicine: Coronavirus Could Be No Worse than Flu

An editorial published Friday in the New England Journal of Medicine speculated that the coronavirus currently causing panic in world markets could turn out no worse than “ a severe seasonal influenza ” in terms of mortality .
Citing an analysis of the available data from the outbreak in China , the authors note that there have been zero cases among children younger than 15 ; and that the fatality rate is 2 % at most , and could be “ considerably less than 1 % .
” Those who have died have been elderly or were already suffering from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The underlying data suggest that the symptoms varies , and fewer than one in six of the cases reported were “ severe.
” The authors note that coronavirus looks to be much less severe than other recent outbreaks of respiratory illnesses : he overall clinical consequences of Covid-19 may ultimately be more akin to those of a severe seasonal influenza ( which has a case fatality rate of approximately 0.1 % ) or a pandemic influenza ( similar to those in 1957 and 1968 ) rather than a disease similar to SARS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fatality rates of 9 to 10 % and 36 % , respectively .
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An editorial published Friday in the New England Journal of Medicine speculated that the coronavirus currently causing panic in world markets could turn out no worse than “a severe seasonal influenza” in terms of mortality.
Citing an analysis of the available data from the outbreak in China, the authors note that there have been zero cases among children younger than 15; and that the fatality rate is 2% at most, and could be “considerably less than 1%.”
Those who have died have been elderly or were already suffering from another illness — as with ordinary flu. The underlying data suggest that the symptoms varies, and fewer than one in six of the cases reported were “severe.”
The authors note that coronavirus looks to be much less severe than other recent outbreaks of respiratory illnesses:
[T]he overall clinical consequences of Covid-19 may ultimately be more akin to those of a severe seasonal influenza (which has a case fatality rate of approximately 0.1%) or a pandemic influenza (similar to those in 1957 and 1968) rather than a disease similar to SARS or MERS, which have had case fatality rates of 9 to 10% and 36%, respectively. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-02--Coronavirus patient says disease ‘not the scary thing that everyone thinks it is’

A man who tested positive for the coronavirus told Fox News on Saturday that people should stop freaking out about the outbreak .
“ I ’ m not the one to advise the experts on this , but I personally believe that it ’ s not the scary thing that everyone thinks it is , ” Mark Jorgenson told “ Your World.
” Jorgenson and his wife were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan .
Authorities quarantined the ship after a man who exited in Hong Kong had tested positive .
According to Jorgenson , his wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while he didn ’ t get a positive result until he was back in the United States .
Speaking from his hospital bed in California , Jorgenson said he was fine .
“ I ’ m not symptomatic , my wife tested positive without symptoms and now is clear of it .
So I would say maybe we can step back and breathe a little bit and not freak out , ” he told Fox News host Neil Cavuto .
Jorgenson continued testing positive and needed to obtain two consecutive negative results in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was speaking with Cavuto , he said his wife had just received her second negative result and would be returning home .
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A man who tested positive for the coronavirus told Fox News on Saturday that people should stop freaking out about the outbreak.
“I’m not the one to advise the experts on this, but I personally believe that it’s not the scary thing that everyone thinks it is,” Mark Jorgenson told “Your World.”
Jorgenson and his wife were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan. Authorities quarantined the ship after a man who exited in Hong Kong had tested positive. According to Jorgenson, his wife initially tested positive and stayed in Japan while he didn’t get a positive result until he was back in the United States.
Speaking from his hospital bed in California, Jorgenson said he was fine.
“I’m not symptomatic, my wife tested positive without symptoms and now is clear of it. So I would say maybe we can step back and breathe a little bit and not freak out,” he told Fox News host Neil Cavuto.
Jorgenson continued testing positive and needed to obtain two consecutive negative results in order to be released. As he was speaking with Cavuto, he said his wife had just received her second negative result and would be returning home. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Israeli Scientists Say They Will Have Coronavirus Vaccine “In A Few Weeks”

Yesterday , Dr. Anthony Fauci , the head of the CDC ’ s infectious disease unit , affirmed that even though Gilead and Moderna might be ready , or almost ready , for Phase 1 trials , the US likely won ’ t have a workable vaccine for another year to 18 months .
And on Thursday , a team of Israeli scientists one-upped the US , boasting that they could have a vaccine ready “ in a few weeks.
” According to a statement cited by the Jerusalem Post , a team of Israeli scientists are on the cusp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ novel coronavirus , according to Israel ’ s Science and Technology Minister , Ofir Akunis .
If all goes as planned , the vaccine could be ready within a few weeks and available for human use in 90 days .
“ Congratulations to MIGAL on this exciting breakthrough , ” Akunis said .
“ I am confident there will be further rapid progress , enabling us to provide a needed response to the grave global COVID-19 threat , ” Akunis said .
For four years , a team of scientists at MIGAL has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bronchitis virus ( IBV ) , which causes a bronchial disease affecting poultry .
The effectiveness of the vaccine has been demonstrated during preclinical trials carried out at the Veterinary Institute .
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Yesterday, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the CDC’s infectious disease unit, affirmed that even though Gilead and Moderna might be ready, or almost ready, for Phase 1 trials, the US likely won’t have a workable vaccine for another year to 18 months.
And on Thursday, a team of Israeli scientists one-upped the US, boasting that they could have a vaccine ready “in a few weeks.”
According to a statement cited by the Jerusalem Post, a team of Israeli scientists are on the cusp of developing the first vaccine against the novel coronavirus, according to Israel’s Science and Technology Minister, Ofir Akunis. If all goes as planned, the vaccine could be ready within a few weeks and available for human use in 90 days.
“Congratulations to MIGAL [The Galilee Research Institute] on this exciting breakthrough,” Akunis said. “I am confident there will be further rapid progress, enabling us to provide a needed response to the grave global COVID-19 threat,” Akunis said.
For four years, a team of scientists at MIGAL has been developing a vaccine to combat infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), which causes a bronchial disease affecting poultry. The effectiveness of the vaccine has been demonstrated during preclinical trials carried out at the Veterinary Institute. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Patricia Arquette calls for ‘economic shutdown’ to disrupt GDP for a day

Actress Patricia Arquette called on her Instagram followers over last weekend to spread the word about an “ economic shutdown @ @ @ @ @ 2 .
“ March 2 there is an economic shut down action , ” Arquette @ @ @ @ @ Don ’ t purchase anything on this day.
” Arquette added the hashtag # RESIST @ @ @ @ @ the anti-Trump resistance movement .
Arquette posted images of tweets , which described the shutdown @ @ @ @ @ a “ 1-day ripple in the US GDP.
” That same Twitter user said in @ @ @ @ @ goal is $ 238.2 .
billion the equivalent to one day of the US GDP.
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Actress Patricia Arquette called on her Instagram followers over last weekend to spread the word about an “economic shutdown” effort scheduled for March 2.
“March 2 there is an economic shut down [sic] action,” Arquette captioned the post. “Don’t purchase anything on this day.”
Arquette added the hashtag #RESIST, an apparent shoutout to the anti-Trump resistance movement.
Arquette posted images of tweets, which described the shutdown as a way to create a “1-day ripple in the US GDP.” That same Twitter user said in another post: “Our goal is $238.2. billion the equivalent to one day of the US GDP.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Covid-19 Infects Iranian Vice President, Kills Iran Ambassador To Vatican

Nothing says ‘ we ’ ve got this under control ’ like confirming that a handful of your government ’ @ @ @ @ @ the virus at the root of a deadly pandemic sweeping the globe .
After confirming @ @ @ @ @ official ’ death toll from the outbreak had reached 22 with 141 cases confirmed ( @ @ @ @ @ death toll as of Monday was up to 50 in Qom alone ) , Iranian @ @ @ @ @ country ’ s vice president for women and family affairs , Masoumeh Ebtekar has tested @ @ @ @ @ She is the third senior official to be infected , alongside the Deputy Health Minister @ @ @ @ @ who succumbed to the pneumonia due to his advanced age .
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Nothing says ‘we’ve got this under control’ like confirming that a handful of your government’s most-senior officials have caught the virus at the root of a deadly pandemic sweeping the globe.
After confirming on Thursday that its ‘official’ death toll from the outbreak had reached 22 with 141 cases confirmed (lawmakers have claimed that the death toll as of Monday was up to 50 in Qom alone), Iranian state media reported that the country’s vice president for women and family affairs, Masoumeh Ebtekar has tested positive for the virus.
Prominent Iranian cleric and diplomat, Hadi Khosroshahi passed away today, one day after he was admitted to a hospital in Tehran for testing positive #Coronavirus. Khosroshahi was Iran’s ambassador to the #Vatican and later Iran’s top diplomat in #Egypt between 2001 and 2004 pic.twitter.com/vbVnmLfOMs — Ali Hashem علي هاشم (@alihashem_tv) February 27, 2020
She is the third senior official to be infected, alongside the Deputy Health Minister and Cleric Hadi Khosroshahi, who succumbed to the pneumonia due to his advanced age. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Chinese City Orders Cats, Dogs off the Menu After Coronavirus Outbreak

The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen wants local restaurants to take dogs and cats off their menus as the country clamps down on the wildlife trade scientists suspect led to the deadly coronavirus outbreak .
Reuters reports a new city regulation states only nine meats that are permitted for consumption , including pork , chicken , beef and rabbit , as well as fish and seafood .
“ Banning the consumption of wild animals is a common practice in developed countries and is a universal requirement of modern civilization , ” the notice said .
Apart from dogs , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and turtle meat from the dinner table .
A ban on eating dog and cat meat in Shenzhen would be “ extremely welcome , ” said Peter Li , China policy expert for Humane Society International , an animal welfare group .
“ Although the trade in Shenzhen is fairly small compared with the rest of province , Shenzhen is still a huge city and is larger than Wuhan , so this would be very significant and could even have a domino effect with other cities following.
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The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen wants local restaurants to take dogs and cats off their menus as the country clamps down on the wildlife trade scientists suspect led to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Reuters reports a new city regulation states only nine meats that are permitted for consumption, including pork, chicken, beef and rabbit, as well as fish and seafood.
“Banning the consumption of wild animals is a common practice in developed countries and is a universal requirement of modern civilization,” the notice said.
Apart from dogs, the new Shenzhen act bars snake, frog and turtle meat from the dinner table.
A ban on eating dog and cat meat in Shenzhen would be “extremely welcome,” said Peter Li, China policy expert for Humane Society International, an animal welfare group.
“Although the trade in Shenzhen is fairly small compared with the rest of [Guangdong] province, Shenzhen is still a huge city and is larger than Wuhan, so this would be very significant and could even have a domino effect with other cities following.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Kansas City’s Travis Kelce Says He’s Excited To Go To Trump’s White House, Follows Up Comments With

Kansas City’s Travis Kelce Says He’s Excited To Go To Trump’s White House, Follows Up Comments With Tweet

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce told a reporter Wednesday night that he was excited to be headed to @ @ @ @ @ team ’ s Super Bowl win , calling the upcoming meeting a “ crazy opportunity.
@ @ @ @ @ has been in office , numerous professional athletes have made it a point to reject @ @ @ @ @ to the White House post-championship win , claiming Trump is “ problematic ” for various @ @ @ @ @ forward to going to the White House ?
” a TMZ reporter asked the NFL @ @ @ @ @ yeah !
Always , man !
” Kelce responded , while heading into the backseat @ @ @ @ @ Crazy opportunity !
” After the report was made , Kelce doubled down on his @ @ @ @ @ invite to the White House is a “ unique opportunity to experience ” no matter @ @ @ @ @ .
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce told a reporter Wednesday night that he was excited to be headed to the White House following the team’s Super Bowl win, calling the upcoming meeting a “crazy opportunity.”
Since President Donald Trump has been in office, numerous professional athletes have made it a point to reject the president’s invitation to the White House post-championship win, claiming Trump is “problematic” for various reasons.
“You looking forward to going to the White House?” a TMZ reporter asked the NFL star.
“Oh, yeah! Always, man!” Kelce responded, while heading into the backseat of a vehicle. “Crazy opportunity!”
Grew up my whole life watching teams win championships and then go to the White House and get recognized for their greatness… regardless of who is in office I think it’s a unique opportunity to experience our nations Capital. https://t.co/1Oy1q1ORJu — Travis Kelce (@tkelce) February 27, 2020
After the report was made, Kelce doubled down on his enthusiasm, emphasizing that an invite to the White House is a “unique opportunity to experience” no matter who’s in office. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Navy arms destroyers with new laser weapons

Enemy drones over the ocean could track and surveil U.S. Navy ships , designate targets for aircraft or maritime attacks , or even fire dangerous weapons themselves at surface ships .
This reality is one of many key reasons the Navy has now installed a new counter drone “ dazzler ” laser weapon aboard one of its destroyers for the first time , bringing new offensive and defensive warfare possibilities to the fleet .
The Navy ’ s Optical Dazzling Interdictor , or ODIN laser weapon , was installed on the USS Dewey guided missile destroyer recently , a report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The ODIN is , among other things , specifically configured to track and disable enemy drones , throwing them off course and jamming its sensors , according to a December , 2019 , Congressional Research Service report called Navy Lasers , Railgun , and Gun-Launched Guided Projectile : “ The weapon will also feed intelligence , surveillance and reconnaissance ( ISR ) data into the ship ’ s combat system and provide a counter-UAS ( C-UAS ) ISR dazzler capability .
The dazzler uses a lower power setting to confuse or reduce ISR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the report states , in reference to the Navy ’ s ODIN… .
and a weapon now laying the foundation for a developing laser system called HELIOS , or High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-Dazzler and Surveillance system .
Laser weapons can not only incinerate enemy targets but also surveil , track and target attacking platforms as well .
While ODIN and HELIOS are emerging laser weapons engineered with advanced technology for current and future applications , the Navy deployed its Laser Weapons System , or LAWs on the USS Ponce many years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the first time lasers have been brought into Navy destroyers .
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Enemy drones over the ocean could track and surveil U.S. Navy ships, designate targets for aircraft or maritime attacks, or even fire dangerous weapons themselves at surface ships.
This reality is one of many key reasons the Navy has now installed a new counter drone “dazzler” laser weapon aboard one of its destroyers for the first time, bringing new offensive and defensive warfare possibilities to the fleet.
The Navy’s Optical Dazzling Interdictor, or ODIN laser weapon, was installed on the USS Dewey guided missile destroyer recently, a report from Naval Sea Systems Command said.
The ODIN is, among other things, specifically configured to track and disable enemy drones, throwing them off course and jamming its sensors,according to a December, 2019, Congressional Research Service report called Navy Lasers, Railgun, and Gun-Launched Guided Projectile:
“The weapon will also feed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) data into the ship’s combat system and provide a counter-UAS (C-UAS) ISR dazzler capability. The dazzler uses a lower power setting to confuse or reduce ISR capabilities of a hostile UAS,” the report states, in reference to the Navy’s ODIN…. and a weapon now laying the foundation for a developing laser system called HELIOS, or High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-Dazzler and Surveillance system.
Laser weapons can not only incinerate enemy targets but also surveil, track and target attacking platforms as well. While ODIN and HELIOS are emerging laser weapons engineered with advanced technology for current and future applications, the Navy deployed its Laser Weapons System, or LAWs on the USS Ponce many years ago. Integration on the USS Dewey is the first time lasers have been brought into Navy destroyers. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-29--‘BDS THIS’: Israel Makes ‘Exciting Breakthrough’ In Race For Coronavirus Vaccine

Israeli scientists are reportedly only a few weeks away from having developed the first vaccine to combat the coronavirus , which originated in China , and could have the vaccine available 90 days after that .
“ Congratulations to MIGAL on this exciting breakthrough , ” Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis said , according to The Jerusalem Post .
“ I am confident there will be further rapid progress , enabling us to provide a needed response to the grave global COVID-19 threat , ” Akunis said , referring to the disease caused by the novel coronavirus .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working for years on a vaccine against an infectious bronchitis virus ( IBV ) .
“ Our basic concept was to develop the technology and not specifically a vaccine for this kind or that kind of virus , ” said Dr. Chen Katz , MIGAL ’ s biotechnology group leader .
“ The scientific framework for the vaccine is based on a new protein expression vector , which forms and secretes a chimeric soluble protein that delivers the viral antigen into mucosal tissues by self-activated endocytosis , causing the body to form antibodies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Israeli scientists are reportedly only a few weeks away from having developed the first vaccine to combat the coronavirus, which originated in China, and could have the vaccine available 90 days after that.
“Congratulations to MIGAL [The Galilee Research Institute] on this exciting breakthrough,” Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis said, according to The Jerusalem Post. “I am confident there will be further rapid progress, enabling us to provide a needed response to the grave global COVID-19 threat,” Akunis said, referring to the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
A team of scientists at MIGAL had been working for years on a vaccine against an infectious bronchitis virus (IBV).
“Our basic concept was to develop the technology and not specifically a vaccine for this kind or that kind of virus,” said Dr. Chen Katz, MIGAL’s biotechnology group leader. “The scientific framework for the vaccine is based on a new protein expression vector, which forms and secretes a chimeric soluble protein that delivers the viral antigen into mucosal tissues by self-activated endocytosis, causing the body to form antibodies against the virus.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Orthopedic Surgeon: Princess Diana Would Have Lived If It Weren’t For Socialized Medicine

Speaking at CPAC on Thursday on a panel discussion called “ Prescription for Failure : The Ills of Socialized Medicine , ” an orthopedic surgeon ripped socialized medicine , stating that Great Britain ’ s Princess Diana would still be alive today if she had not been in a country with socialized medicine when her car crashed .
As PJ Media reports , Dr. David Schneider , an orthopedic surgeon from Colorado , referenced Congressman Steve Scalise , who introduced the panel .
Scalise was critically wounded in June 2017 when he was shot by left-wing activist James Hodgkinson , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was taken to Med Star Washington Hospital , where he underwent immediate surgery .
Schneider opined that under socialized medicine , wait times for care “ are disastrous.
” PJ Media noted , “ In Canada , the wait time to see a specialist is two years , and then another two years to get the procedure.
” Schneider stated , “ People in this country would go crazy if you were told you had to wait four months … Princess Diana was in the car accident in France .
They actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in France .
For the first hour after that accident , she was still in that tunnel .
And after an hour , they took her to a nearby hospital and she was alive for another three hours and they couldn ’ t control the bleeding from her pulmonary artery.
” He added , “ There were no trauma-trained people there … I really believe , knowing what I know about her care and comparing it to what Congressman Scalise had , Princess Diana would have lived had that accident happened here in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Speaking at CPAC on Thursday on a panel discussion called “Prescription for Failure: The Ills of Socialized Medicine,” an orthopedic surgeon ripped socialized medicine, stating that Great Britain’s Princess Diana would still be alive today if she had not been in a country with socialized medicine when her car crashed.
As PJ Media reports, Dr. David Schneider, an orthopedic surgeon from Colorado, referenced Congressman Steve Scalise, who introduced the panel. Scalise was critically wounded in June 2017 when he was shot by left-wing activist James Hodgkinson, resulting in Scalise going into shock before he was taken to Med Star Washington Hospital, where he underwent immediate surgery.
Schneider opined that under socialized medicine, wait times for care “are disastrous.” PJ Media noted, “In Canada, the wait time to see a specialist is two years, and then another two years to get the procedure.”
Schneider stated, “People in this country would go crazy if you were told you had to wait four months … Princess Diana was in the car accident in France. They actually don’t have any trauma specialists in France. For the first hour after that accident, she was still in that tunnel. And after an hour, they took her to a nearby hospital and she was alive for another three hours and they couldn’t control the bleeding from her pulmonary artery.”
He added, “There were no trauma-trained people there … I really believe, knowing what I know about her care and comparing it to what Congressman Scalise had, Princess Diana would have lived had that accident happened here in America.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Illegal Alien Fined $280 for Killing Two Law Enforcement Officers Still Driving Freely in U.S.

An illegal alien fined $ 280 for leaving two law enforcement officers dead after a negligent driving accident has since @ @ @ @ @ United States , an investigation by the Immigration Reform Law Institute ( IRLI ) finds @ @ @ @ @ a 28-year-old illegal alien from Guatemala , was given a slap on the wrist after @ @ @ @ @ in December 2017 that immediately killed 33-year-old Sander Cohen , the Maryland State Fire Marshal @ @ @ @ @ , and later left FBI agent Carlos Wolff , 36-years-old , dead at a nearby @ @ @ @ @ $ 280 fine for the deadly car crash , with prosecutors saying that the illegal @ @ @ @ @ Cohen and Wolff did not constitute a “ reckless disregard ” for life .
An @ @ @ @ @ since Cohen and Wolff ’ s deaths , Palacios has remained in the U.S. and @ @ @ @ @ a driver ’ s license – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast @ @

An illegal alien fined $280 for leaving two law enforcement officers dead after a negligent driving accident has since been driving freely in the United States, an investigation by the Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) finds.
Roberto Garza Palacios, a 28-year-old illegal alien from Guatemala, was given a slap on the wrist after he caused a car crash in December 2017 that immediately killed 33-year-old Sander Cohen, the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office deputy chief, and later left FBI agent Carlos Wolff, 36-years-old, dead at a nearby hospital.
Palacios received a $280 fine for the deadly car crash, with prosecutors saying that the illegal alien’s killing of Cohen and Wolff did not constitute a “reckless disregard” for life.
An investigation by IRLI reveals that since Cohen and Wolff’s deaths, Palacios has remained in the U.S. and has been driving freely with a driver’s license – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--North Korea’s First Confirmed Coronavirus Patient Shot Dead

To loosely quote Stalin , “ No Patient Zero , No Problem.
” For weeks , the outside world has speculated about the severity of the coronavirus outbreak in North Korea .
And the entire time , North Korea has persisted in insisting that it doesn ’ t have a coronavirus problem , even growing furious at a public offer of assistance from the State Department .
For all we know about the North Korean virus response , the government might have simply brainwashed the North Korean people into believing that loyalty to the Workers Party and Supreme Leader Kim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , there have been whispers .
A few weeks ago , there were whispers that one of the first coronavirus patients in the country was brutally killed by the regime after escaping from a ( probably unimaginably brutal ) quarantine .
Moreover , according to the rumor , he was executed via the traditional North Korean punishment of extirpating criminals by shooting them with an anti-aircraft slug .
Now , IB Times , a shady English-language news website with a reputation for occasionally scooping its more cautious competitors , is reporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ execution of the country ’ s first coronavirus patient .
IBT cited an anonymous twitter account called “ Secret Beijing ” , claiming it has a history of reporting accurately .
According to Secret Beijing , an anonymous social media commentator , who terms himself as an analyst on China affairs , the patient was shot dead .
The story is still developing and there is still no clarity on the details of the patient executed by North Korea .
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To loosely quote Stalin, “No Patient Zero, No Problem.”
For weeks, the outside world has speculated about the severity of the coronavirus outbreak in North Korea. And the entire time, North Korea has persisted in insisting that it doesn’t have a coronavirus problem, even growing furious at a public offer of assistance from the State Department.
For all we know about the North Korean virus response, the government might have simply brainwashed the North Korean people into believing that loyalty to the Workers Party and Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un grants immunity to the virus. However, there have been whispers.
A few weeks ago, there were whispers that one of the first coronavirus patients in the country was brutally killed by the regime after escaping from a (probably unimaginably brutal) quarantine. Moreover, according to the rumor, he was executed via the traditional North Korean punishment of extirpating criminals by shooting them with an anti-aircraft slug.
Now, IB Times, a shady English-language news website with a reputation for occasionally scooping its more cautious competitors, is reporting that Kim Jong Un allegedly ordered the execution of the country’s first coronavirus patient. IBT cited an anonymous twitter account called “Secret Beijing”, claiming it has a history of reporting accurately.
According to Secret Beijing, an anonymous social media commentator, who terms himself as an analyst on China affairs, the patient was shot dead. The story is still developing and there is still no clarity on the details of the patient executed by North Korea. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Disruption Escalates: Proctor And Gamble Says Over 17,000 Products Potentially Impacted By Coronavir

Disruption Escalates: Proctor And Gamble Says Over 17,000 Products Potentially Impacted By Coronavirus

While mom and dad on Main St. still aren ’ t getting the dire warning that the coronavirus has been offering up to Asia and the rest of the Eastern world over the last several weeks , perhaps a lightbulb will finally go off when Jane Q .
Public heads to the grocery store and is unable to buy shampoo and toothpaste .
Proctor and Gamble , one of the world ’ s biggest “ everyday product ” manufacturers , has now officially warned that 17,600 of its products could be affected and disrupted by the coronavirus .
The company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said at a recent conference that P & G used 387 suppliers across China , shipping more than 9,000 materials , according to CIPS.org .
Moeller said : “ Each of these suppliers faces their own challenges in resuming operations.
” And it ’ s not just everyday consumer goods that are going to feel the impact of the virus .
Smartphones and cars are so far among the consumer products that have been hardest hit from the virus .
In fact , according to TrendForce , “ forecasts for product shipments from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been slashed , by 16 % for smartwatches ( to 12.1m units ) , 12.3 % for notebooks ( 30.7m units ) and 10.4 % for smartphones ( 275m units ) .
Cars have dropped 8.1 % ( 19.3m units ) .
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While mom and dad on Main St. still aren’t getting the dire warning that the coronavirus has been offering up to Asia and the rest of the Eastern world over the last several weeks, perhaps a lightbulb will finally go off when Jane Q. Public heads to the grocery store and is unable to buy shampoo and toothpaste.
Proctor and Gamble, one of the world’s biggest “everyday product” manufacturers, has now officially warned that 17,600 of its products could be affected and disrupted by the coronavirus. The company’s CFO, Jon Moeller, said at a recent conference that P&G used 387 suppliers across China, shipping more than 9,000 materials, according to CIPS.org.
Moeller said: “Each of these suppliers faces their own challenges in resuming operations.”
And it’s not just everyday consumer goods that are going to feel the impact of the virus.
Smartphones and cars are so far among the consumer products that have been hardest hit from the virus. In fact, according to TrendForce, “forecasts for product shipments from China for the first quarter of 2020 had been slashed, by 16% for smartwatches (to 12.1m units), 12.3% for notebooks (30.7m units) and 10.4% for smartphones (275m units). Cars have dropped 8.1% (19.3m units).” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Jussie Smollett needs to be held accountable for ‘total hoax,’ wasting police resources, Chicago may

Jussie Smollett needs to be held accountable for ‘total hoax,’ wasting police resources, Chicago mayor says

The mayor of Chicago believes Jussie Smollett is guilty of staging a racist , homophobic attack against himself last year and has vowed to make sure the actor is held accountable .
The former “ Empire ” star , 37 , pleaded not guilty Monday to renewed charges brought against him related to allegedly staging a hate crime .
Now , comments Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot made this week reveal her office is dedicated to proving he ’ s guilty .
“ He needs to face the charges .
He committed a crime , and he needs to be prosecuted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we are going to continue to aggressively make him accountable for the wasted police resources that went into investigating what turned out to be a total hoax , ” Lightfoot told a group of reporters , according to CBS 2 Chicago .
Smollett appeared in a Cook County court Monday , where his lawyer , Tina Glandian , entered not guilty pleas on his behalf to six counts of felony disorderly conduct .
She also informed the judge that she has requested the Illinois Supreme Court halt the case .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counts of the charge in the same courthouse last year , weeks before the Cook County State ’ s Attorney Kim Foxx ’ s office announced it was dismissing the case .
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The mayor of Chicago believes Jussie Smollett is guilty of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself last year and has vowed to make sure the actor is held accountable.
The former “Empire” star, 37, pleaded not guilty Monday to renewed charges brought against him related to allegedly staging a hate crime. Now, comments Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot made this week reveal her office is dedicated to proving he’s guilty.
“He needs to face the charges. He committed a crime, and he needs to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, and we are going to continue to aggressively make him accountable for the wasted police resources that went into investigating what turned out to be a total hoax,” Lightfoot told a group of reporters, according to CBS 2 Chicago.
Smollett appeared in a Cook County court Monday, where his lawyer, Tina Glandian, entered not guilty pleas on his behalf to six counts of felony disorderly conduct. She also informed the judge that she has requested the Illinois Supreme Court halt the case.
The 37-year-old previously pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of the charge in the same courthouse last year, weeks before the Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office announced it was dismissing the case. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--FCC Receives Whopping Number of Complaints about J.Lo, Shakira’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) has received an influx of complaints since Super Bowl LIV aired on February @ @ @ @ @ those who missed Jennifer Lopez and Shakira on Super Bowl Sunday , the ladies ’ @ @ @ @ @ belly dancing , pole dancing , and more .
More than 1,300 complaints have been @ @ @ @ @ ’ s performance .
The complaints were first obtained by WFAA .
After receiving the @ @ @ @ @ publication reported that entries had been submitted from 49 states with nearly 140 of the @ @ @ @ @ of Texas alone .
However , it is unclear whether or not some of the @ @ @ @ @ .
Viewers didn ’ t mince words describing the nature of the performance .
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has received an influx of complaints since Super Bowl LIV aired on February 2, 2020.
For those who missed Jennifer Lopez and Shakira on Super Bowl Sunday, the ladies’ halftime show included twerking, belly dancing, pole dancing, and more.
More than 1,300 complaints have been lodged against Lopez and Shakira’s performance. The complaints were first obtained by WFAA.
After receiving the list of complaints, the publication reported that entries had been submitted from 49 states with nearly 140 of the complaints coming from the state of Texas alone.
However, it is unclear whether or not some of the complaints were submitted multiple times.
Viewers didn’t mince words describing the nature of the performance. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Comedian Who Mocked Crenshaw’s Eye Patch, Then Apologized, Now Says ‘I Kind Of Got Forced To Apologi

Comedian Who Mocked Crenshaw’s Eye Patch, Then Apologized, Now Says ‘I Kind Of Got Forced To Apologize’

Remember when comedian and Saturday Night Live Star Pete Davidson mocked the eye-patch of former Navy Seal Rep. Dan Crenshaw , who lost his eye to a bomb in Afghanistan ?
Remember when Davidson subsequently apologized for the remark ?
Guess what .
Now he ’ s stating that he “ kind of got forced to apologize.
” The Daily Beast reports that in his new Netflix stand-up special showing his “ Alive from New York ” routine , Davidson preaches , “ I didn ’ t think I did anything wrong .
It was like words that were twisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” He added , “ So I made fun of this guy with an eyepatch and then , like , I kind of got forced to apologize.
” He referenced his mother , whom he calls on stage his “ roommate , ” getting death threats , adding , “ My roommate thought I should apologize so that I didn ’ t get shot in the face.
” The story of Davidson and Crenshaw began in November 2018 , when Davidson said about Crenshaw on SNL ’ s “ Weekend Update , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s a Congressional candidate from Texas and not a hitman in a porno movie .
I ’ m sorry , I know he lost his eye in war , or whatever.
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Remember when comedian and Saturday Night Live Star Pete Davidson mocked the eye-patch of former Navy Seal Rep. Dan Crenshaw, who lost his eye to a bomb in Afghanistan? Remember when Davidson subsequently apologized for the remark?
Guess what. Now he’s stating that he “kind of got forced to apologize.”
The Daily Beast reports that in his new Netflix stand-up special showing his “Alive from New York” routine, Davidson preaches, “I didn’t think I did anything wrong. It was like words that were twisted so that a guy could be famous.” He added, “So I made fun of this guy with an eyepatch and then, like, I kind of got forced to apologize.” He referenced his mother, whom he calls on stage his “roommate,” getting death threats, adding, “My roommate thought I should apologize so that I didn’t get shot in the face.”
The story of Davidson and Crenshaw began in November 2018, when Davidson said about Crenshaw on SNL’s “Weekend Update,” “You may be surprised to hear he’s a Congressional candidate from Texas and not a hitman in a porno movie. I’m sorry, I know he lost his eye in war, or whatever.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Northern California has 1st coronavirus case of unknown origin, CDC says

The nation ’ s first coronavirus case of unknown origin has been confirmed in Northern California , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) said Wednesday .
“ It is a confirmed case .
There is one in Northern California , ” CDC spokesman Scott Pauley told the Sacramento Bee .
The new case brings the number of infected in the United States to 60 , which includes people who ’ ve been repatriated to the U.S .
The CDC said the person contracted the virus without traveling outside the U.S. or coming into close contact with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported .
The CDC had previously said there are 12 travel-related U.S. cases and two cases “ person-to-person spread , ” according to its website .
The latest case brings the total number of those detected in the U.S. to 15 .
The news comes as fear over the virus continues to spread worldwide , prompting governments to take extreme measures .
President Trump said a vaccine was being developed and “ coming along very well ” during a Wednesday evening news conference at the White House .
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The nation’s first coronavirus case of unknown origin has been confirmed in Northern California, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday.
“It is a confirmed case. There is one in Northern California,” CDC spokesman Scott Pauley told the Sacramento Bee.
The new case brings the number of infected in the United States to 60, which includes people who’ve been repatriated to the U.S. The CDC said the person contracted the virus without traveling outside the U.S. or coming into close contact with another infected patient, The Washington Post reported.
The CDC had previously said there are 12 travel-related U.S. cases and two cases “person-to-person spread,” according to its website. The latest case brings the total number of those detected in the U.S. to 15.
The news comes as fear over the virus continues to spread worldwide, prompting governments to take extreme measures. President Trump said a vaccine was being developed and “coming along very well” during a Wednesday evening news conference at the White House. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Report: Flight Attendant Working from LAX Diagnosed with Coronavirus

A Korean Air flight attendant who worked flights from Los Angeles International Airport has been infected with the deadly coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ national daily newspaper , JoongAng Ilbo .
The attendant , 24 , was confirmed that @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday .
Local media reported that the woman serviced flights from Seoul–Incheon International Airport to @ @ @ @ @ February 19 and 20 .
She also worked a flight from Tel Aviv , Israel @ @ @ @ @ 15 , according to South Korea ’ s Center for Disease Control .
Korean Air @ @ @ @ @ center at the Seoul airport to quarantine the area .
As of Wednesday , 1,200 @ @ @ @ @ been diagnosed with the coronavirus .
The illness has killed 11 people there .
As @ @ @ @ @ was first found in China , has begun to sweep through South Korea , soldiers @ @ @ @ @ bases throughout the country are at particular risk .
Already 20 South Korean soldiers and @ @ @ @ @ .
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A Korean Air flight attendant who worked flights from Los Angeles International Airport has been infected with the deadly coronavirus, according to South Korean national daily newspaper, JoongAng Ilbo.
The attendant, 24, was confirmed that to contracted the virus on Tuesday. Local media reported that the woman serviced flights from Seoul–Incheon International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport between February 19 and 20. She also worked a flight from Tel Aviv, Israel, to Seoul on February 15, according to South Korea’s Center for Disease Control. Korean Air has shut down its operations center at the Seoul airport to quarantine the area.
As of Wednesday, 1,200 people in South Korea have been diagnosed with the coronavirus. The illness has killed 11 people there.
As the new coronavirus, which was first found in China, has begun to sweep through South Korea, soldiers stationed in close quarters on bases throughout the country are at particular risk. Already 20 South Korean soldiers and one American have tested positive. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Report: Prison Officials Fear Harvey Weinstein will Suffer ‘Epstein Incident’

New York City prison officials fear disgraced Hollywood movie mogul and mega Democrat Party donor Harvey Weinstein will commit suicide in jail akin to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein , according to a report .
TMZ reports : High-ranking officials at NYC ’ s Department of Corrections tell TMZ … there ’ s anxiety running through the ranks about another “ Epstein Incident ” and the scrutiny that would follow if HW offed himself on their watch , which is why an action plan is in place .
For starters , we ’ re told one possibility is that Weinstein will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rikers Island ’ s North Infirmary Command , which is for high-profile inmates or guys with health issues — Harvey fits both .
He could land in the “ ANNEX , ” with the other dudes falling apart .
Once he ’ s there and all checked in , our sources say HW will probably get his own cell with round-the-clock surveillance cameras watching his every move… Epstein ’ s death was put under a magnifying glass when he hanged himself in his cell , while guards were supposed to be checking in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Weinstein was found guilty on Monday of rape in the third degree along with criminal sexual acts in the first degree in what was a watershed moment for the # MeToo movement .
However , the former movie producer was acquitted on more serious charges of predatory assault .
Hours after he was transported to Rikers , Weinstein was admitted to Bellevue Hospital Center for chest pains and high blood pressure .
He faces 5 to 29 years in prison and will be sentenced on March 11th .
The guilty verdict left Weinstein @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m innocent , I ’ m innocent .
How could this happen in America ?
” his lawyer , Arthur Aidala , told reporters .
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New York City prison officials fear disgraced Hollywood movie mogul and mega Democrat Party donor Harvey Weinstein will commit suicide in jail akin to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, according to a report.
TMZ reports: High-ranking officials at NYC’s Department of Corrections tell TMZ … there’s anxiety running through the ranks about another “Epstein Incident” and the scrutiny that would follow if HW offed himself on their watch, which is why an action plan is in place.
For starters, we’re told one possibility is that Weinstein will be housed in a private section of Rikers Island’s North Infirmary Command, which is for high-profile inmates or guys with health issues — Harvey fits both. He could land in the “ANNEX,” with the other dudes falling apart. Once he’s there and all checked in, our sources say HW will probably get his own cell with round-the-clock surveillance cameras watching his every move… Epstein’s death was put under a magnifying glass when he hanged himself in his cell, while guards were supposed to be checking in periodically.
The reported concern comes after Weinstein was found guilty on Monday of rape in the third degree along with criminal sexual acts in the first degree in what was a watershed moment for the #MeToo movement. However, the former movie producer was acquitted on more serious charges of predatory assault. Hours after he was transported to Rikers, Weinstein was admitted to Bellevue Hospital Center for chest pains and high blood pressure. He faces 5 to 29 years in prison and will be sentenced on March 11th. The guilty verdict left Weinstein stunned, muttering, “I’m innocent, I’m innocent. How could this happen in America?” his lawyer, Arthur Aidala, told reporters. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Shooting at Molson Coors’ Milwaukee facility leaves 6 dead, including suspect, authorities say

Six people are dead after a Molson Coors Beverage Co. employee killed five of his co-workers and then fatally shot himself during a rampage at the company ’ s Milwaukee campus Wednesday , authorities said .
The suspected gunman is a 51-year-old man who worked at the company , Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales told reporters during a news briefing .
Morales did not identify any of the victims , pending family notifications .
Mayor Tom Barrett called the shooting a “ tragic day for our city , a tragic day for our state.
” “ Six families actually are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the horrific act of this individual , ” he said .
“ Because there were individuals who went to work today just like everybody goes to work , and they thought they were going to go to work , finish their day and return to their families .
They didn ’ t and tragically they never will.
” Molson Coors CEO Gavin Hattersley was at a company conference in Houston when he was made aware of the shooting .
He was en route to Milwaukee , authorities said .
In a statement , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ words to express the deep sadness many of us are feeling right now.
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Six people are dead after a Molson Coors Beverage Co. employee killed five of his co-workers and then fatally shot himself during a rampage at the company’s Milwaukee campus Wednesday, authorities said.
The suspected gunman is a 51-year-old man who worked at the company, Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales told reporters during a news briefing. Morales did not identify any of the victims, pending family notifications.
“It’s a terrible day for Milwaukeeans,” Morales said.
Mayor Tom Barrett called the shooting a “tragic day for our city, a tragic day for our state.”
“Six families actually are grieving and will be grieving because of the horrific act of this individual,” he said. “Because there were individuals who went to work today just like everybody goes to work, and they thought they were going to go to work, finish their day and return to their families. They didn’t and tragically they never will.”
Molson Coors CEO Gavin Hattersley was at a company conference in Houston when he was made aware of the shooting. He was en route to Milwaukee, authorities said.
In a statement, he said: “There are no words to express the deep sadness many of us are feeling right now.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Leaked Docs Reveal Covid-19 Infections Up To 52 Times Higher Than ‘Official’ Figures In China’s Shan

Leaked Docs Reveal Covid-19 Infections Up To 52 Times Higher Than ‘Official’ Figures In China’s Shandong Province

The novel coronavirus outbreak in eastern China ’ s Shandong province is much worse than the officially reported , according to a series of internal government documents obtained by The Epoch Times .
Between Feb. 9 to 23 , Shandong authorities underreported the number of infections every day , according to internal data compiled by the Shandong Centers for Disease Prevention and Control ( CDC ) .
The latter kept a tally of the number of patients who tested positive for the virus during nucleic acid testing—using a diagnostic kit to test body samples and detect whether they contain the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CDC daily new infection numbers ranged from being 1.36 times to 52 times greater than the officially published data by the Shandong health commission and China ’ s National Health Commission .
As of Feb. 25 , the Shandong government stated that there were a total of 755 infections in the province .
But the internal document showed that 1,992 people had tested positive for the virus via nucleic acid testing as of Feb. 23 .
The government publicly stated that there were four newly diagnosed coronavirus patients on Feb. 22 , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were diagnosed with the virus that day .
In recent days , official data has shown new infections leveling off .
For example , on Feb. 25 , the National Health Commission reported only a total of nine new diagnosed cases outside of Hubei province , where the outbreak is most severe .
In fact , Shandong alone had new infections in the double digits daily .
On Feb. 20 , new infections spiked , with 274 testing positive .
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The novel coronavirus outbreak in eastern China’s Shandong province is much worse than the officially reported, according to a series of internal government documents obtained by The Epoch Times.
Between Feb. 9 to 23, Shandong authorities underreported the number of infections every day, according to internal data compiled by the Shandong Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC). The latter kept a tally of the number of patients who tested positive for the virus during nucleic acid testing—using a diagnostic kit to test body samples and detect whether they contain the virus’s genetic sequence
The Shandong CDC daily new infection numbers ranged from being 1.36 times to 52 times greater than the officially published data by the Shandong health commission and China’s National Health Commission.
As of Feb. 25, the Shandong government stated that there were a total of 755 infections in the province. But the internal document showed that 1,992 people had tested positive for the virus via nucleic acid testing as of Feb. 23.
The government publicly stated that there were four newly diagnosed coronavirus patients on Feb. 22, but the internal document said that 61 patients were diagnosed with the virus that day.
In recent days, official data has shown new infections leveling off. For example, on Feb. 25, the National Health Commission reported only a total of nine new diagnosed cases outside of Hubei province, where the outbreak is most severe.
In fact, Shandong alone had new infections in the double digits daily. On Feb. 20, new infections spiked, with 274 testing positive. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Scientists Discover HIV-Like “Mutation” Which Makes Coronavirus Extremely Infectious

While mainstream scientists continue to perform mental gymnastics to insist that the new coronavirus wasn ’ t man-made , new research from scientists in China and Europe reveal that the disease happens to have an ‘ HIV-like mutation ’ which allows it to bind with human cells up to 1,000 times stronger than the Sars virus , according to SCMP .
Recall that at the end of January , a team of Indian scientists wrote in a now-retracted , scandalous paper claiming that the coronavirus may have been genetically engineered to incorporate parts of the HIV genome , writing “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2019- nCoV spike protein to HIV-1 gp120 and Gag is unlikely to be fortuitous in nature , ” meaning – it was unlikely to have occurred naturally .
Fast forward to new research by a team from Nankai University , which writes that COV-19 has an ‘ HIV-like mutation ’ that allows it to quickly enter the human body by binding with a receptor called ACE2 on a cell membrane .
Other highly contagious viruses , including HIV and Ebola , target an enzyme called furin , which works as a protein @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proteins are inactive or dormant when they are produced and have to be “ cut ” at specific points to activate their various functions .
When looking at the genome sequence of the new coronavirus , Professor Ruan Jishou and his team at Nankai University in Tianjin found a section of mutated genes that did not exist in Sars , but were similar to those found in HIV and Ebola .
–SCMP “ This finding suggests that 2019-nCoV may be significantly different from the Sars coronavirus in the infection pathway , ” reads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – a platform used by the Chinese Academy of Sciences which releases research papers prior to peer-review .
“ This virus may use the packing mechanisms of other viruses such as HIV , ” they added .
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While mainstream scientists continue to perform mental gymnastics to insist that the new coronavirus wasn’t man-made, new research from scientists in China and Europe reveal that the disease happens to have an ‘HIV-like mutation’ which allows it to bind with human cells up to 1,000 times stronger than the Sars virus, according to SCMP.
Recall that at the end of January, a team of Indian scientists wrote in a now-retracted, scandalous paper claiming that the coronavirus may have been genetically engineered to incorporate parts of the HIV genome, writing “This uncanny similarity of novel inserts in the 2019- nCoV spike protein to HIV-1 gp120 and Gag is unlikely to be fortuitous in nature,” meaning – it was unlikely to have occurred naturally.
Fast forward to new research by a team from Nankai University, which writes that COV-19 has an ‘HIV-like mutation’ that allows it to quickly enter the human body by binding with a receptor called ACE2 on a cell membrane.
Other highly contagious viruses, including HIV and Ebola, target an enzyme called furin, which works as a protein activator in the human body. Many proteins are inactive or dormant when they are produced and have to be “cut” at specific points to activate their various functions.
When looking at the genome sequence of the new coronavirus, Professor Ruan Jishou and his team at Nankai University in Tianjin found a section of mutated genes that did not exist in Sars, but were similar to those found in HIV and Ebola. –SCMP
“This finding suggests that 2019-nCoV [the new coronavirus] may be significantly different from the Sars coronavirus in the infection pathway,” reads the paper published this month on Chinaxiv.org – a platform used by the Chinese Academy of Sciences which releases research papers prior to peer-review.
“This virus may use the packing mechanisms of other viruses such as HIV,” they added. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Actor Mark Ruffalo says President Trump is the world’s ‘public enemy number one,’ calls for radical

Actor Mark Ruffalo says President Trump is the world’s ‘public enemy number one,’ calls for radical climate protests

Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo said that the president should be considered the world ’ s “ public enemy number one @ @ @ @ @ praised radical global warming protests .
Ruffalo was being interviewed on Sky News about his @ @ @ @ @ made the comments .
“ I think the world should consider my president as public @ @ @ @ @ point , ” Ruffalo responded .
“ Um , uh , what we do probably @ @ @ @ @ will be crucial to the future of the planet , um , and this is @ @ @ @ @ and more evident to us , ” he continued .
“ We ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ going backwards from here .
And um , yeah , it ’ s not just @ @ @ @ @ a system.
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Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo said that the president should be considered the world’s “public enemy number one,” and then he praised radical global warming protests.
Ruffalo was being interviewed on Sky News about his most recent film when he made the comments.
“I think the world should consider my president as public enemy number one at this point,” Ruffalo responded.
“Um, uh, what we do probably in the next ten years will be crucial to the future of the planet, um, and this is only gonna become more and more evident to us,” he continued. “We’re not, we’re not going backwards from here. And um, yeah, it’s not just this story; this is a system.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-26--Vanessa Bryant Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Helicopter Company

As the nation still mourns the death of Kobe Bryant , the basketball star ’ s widow , Vanessa Bryant @ @ @ @ @ death lawsuit against Island Express Helicopters , alleging that the tragic death of her husband @ @ @ @ @ others was due to the reckless behavior of pilot Ara Zobayan .
“ Defendant Island @ @ @ @ @ its duty and negligence caused the injuries and damages complained of herein and Plaintiffs ’ @ @ @ @ @ was killed as a direct result of the negligent conduct of Zobayan for which Defendant @ @ @ @ @ liable in all respects , ” said the suit .
Though the complaint does not @ @ @ @ @ it seeks general , economic and punitive damages that could total in the millions .
@ @ @ @ @ , “ Federal Aviation Administration records show Zobayan had been reprimanded five years ago for @ @ @ @ @ while he had reduced visibility.
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As the nation still mourns the death of Kobe Bryant, the basketball star’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Island Express Helicopters, alleging that the tragic death of her husband, daughter, and seven others was due to the reckless behavior of pilot Ara Zobayan.
According to Variety , Vanessa Bryant’s suit alleges that helicopter pilot Ara Zobayan was “negligent and careless” for failing to meet safety standards prior to the crash in Calabasas, California.
“Defendant Island Express Helicopters’ breach of its duty and negligence caused the injuries and damages complained of herein and Plaintiffs’ deceased, Kobe Bryant, was killed as a direct result of the negligent conduct of Zobayan for which Defendant Island Express Helicopters is vicariously liable in all respects,” said the suit.
Though the complaint does not specify a dollar amount, it seeks general, economic and punitive damages that could total in the millions. As noted by USA Today, “Federal Aviation Administration records show Zobayan had been reprimanded five years ago for flying without permission into airspace while he had reduced visibility.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-26--Researchers Find 61.5% Of Coronavirus Patients With Severe Pneumonia Won’t Survive

Since the Wuhan coronavirus first appeared late last year , researchers have been studying it , though for the first @ @ @ @ @ Chinese scientists had access to the data .
But now that China has shared its @ @ @ @ @ research has been appearing more quickly , with more opportunities for peer review .
According @ @ @ @ @ the Lancet on Friday , patients who are especially vulnerable to severe COVID-19 infections – @ @ @ @ @ very old , very young and those with co-occurring conditions – die at a higher @ @ @ @ @ did from SARS and MERS .
A study of 52 critically ill adults at Wuhan @ @ @ @ @ 61.5 % of patients requiring hospitalization and intense monitoring ended up becoming “ non-survivors ” @ @ @ @ @ the researchers ’ terminology .
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Since the Wuhan coronavirus first appeared late last year, researchers have been studying it, though for the first month or so, only Chinese scientists had access to the data.
But now that China has shared its data with the world, research has been appearing more quickly, with more opportunities for peer review.
According to a study published in the Lancet on Friday, patients who are especially vulnerable to severe COVID-19 infections – a group that includes the very old, very young and those with co-occurring conditions – die at a higher rate from COVID-19 than they did from SARS and MERS.
A study of 52 critically ill adults at Wuhan Jin Yin-tan hospital found that 61.5% of patients requiring hospitalization and intense monitoring ended up becoming “non-survivors”, to borrow some of the researchers’ terminology. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-26--‘Miracle On Ice’ Team Shamed By Washington Post For Meeting Trump

The Washington Post on Tuesday attempted to shame the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team that defeated the Russian team in what is known as the “ Miracle on Ice ” because some appeared with President Donald Trump .
To briefly recap : The men responsible for defeating Russia at hockey during the Cold War are now being harassed by Democrats and the Left for appearing with the president of the United States .
The Post spoke to exactly one player from the team , Mike Eruzione , in order to get him to suggest he regretted wearing one of Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hats when he appeared on stage with the president Friday night in Las Vegas , Nevada .
Eruzione has been getting harassed by people who despise Trump , yet the Post spun the story as if the team deserved the harassment because some of them dared to wear hats that Trump ’ s political opponents have deemed racist .
Many people simply refuse to allow the media or the Left the ability to determine what is and isn ’ t considered a hate symbol .
For the record , the media and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any Republican candidate as hateful .
But now the media has turned its attention to hockey players .
It also should be noted that the media does this to any recognizable person who appears on stage with Trump .
When asked about the Left-led “ backlash , ” Eruzione told the post : “ You going to light into me , too ?
We ’ re getting killed !
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The Washington Post on Tuesday attempted to shame the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team that defeated the Russian team in what is known as the “Miracle on Ice” because some appeared with President Donald Trump.
To briefly recap: The men responsible for defeating Russia at hockey during the Cold War are now being harassed by Democrats and the Left for appearing with the president of the United States.
The Post spoke to exactly one player from the team, Mike Eruzione, in order to get him to suggest he regretted wearing one of Trump’s “Keep America Great” hats when he appeared on stage with the president Friday night in Las Vegas, Nevada. Eruzione has been getting harassed by people who despise Trump, yet the Post spun the story as if the team deserved the harassment because some of them dared to wear hats that Trump’s political opponents have deemed racist. Many people simply refuse to allow the media or the Left the ability to determine what is and isn’t considered a hate symbol. For the record, the media and the Left would have deemed campaign gear from any Republican candidate as hateful.
But now the media has turned its attention to hockey players. It also should be noted that the media does this to any recognizable person who appears on stage with Trump. When asked about the Left-led “backlash,” Eruzione told the post: “You going to light into me, too? We’re getting killed!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-26--Illegal immigrant charged with raping Maryland girl, 11

A man charged with raping an 11-year-old girl in Maryland was living in the United States illegally , authorities said @ @ @ @ @ , was arrested along with Ivan Reyes Lopez , 19 , earlier this month at @ @ @ @ @ in Montgomery County , Md.
, WJLA-TV reported .
Both men are charged with second-degree @ @ @ @ @ citizen of El Salvador living in the U.S. illegally , faces additional charges of sexual @ @ @ @ @ a third-degree sexual offense .
“ U.S .
Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) @ @ @ @ @ ERO ) lodged a detainer for Jonathan Coreas-Salamanca , an unlawfully present Salvadoran national , @ @ @ @ @ on Feb. 14 , following his arrest by Montgomery County Police for sex abuse of @ @ @ @ @ , ” ICE spokeswoman Kaitlyn Pote said in a statement to the Daily Caller on @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

A man charged with raping an 11-year-old girl in Maryland was living in the United States illegally, authorities said.
Jonathan Coreas-Salamanca, 20, was arrested along with Ivan Reyes Lopez, 19, earlier this month at the high schools they attended in Montgomery County, Md., WJLA-TV reported. Both men are charged with second-degree rape.
Coreas-Salamanca, a citizen of El Salvador living in the U.S. illegally, faces additional charges of sexual abuse of a minor and a third-degree sexual offense.
“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) lodged a detainer for Jonathan Coreas-Salamanca, an unlawfully present Salvadoran national, with Montgomery County Detention Center on Feb. 14, following his arrest by Montgomery County Police for sex abuse of a minor and second-degree rape,” ICE spokeswoman Kaitlyn Pote said in a statement to the Daily Caller on Tuesday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-26--Here Are The 425 Billion Reasons Why WHO Refuses To Call The Covid-19 Outbreak A “Pandemic”

The World Bank launched a $ 425 million 2017 catastrophe bond issue supporting its Pandemic Emergency Financing Facility ( PEF ) .
There are two tranches of PEF bonds outstanding , expected to mature in July , and this means investors of the bonds will collect massive profits if the bonds aren ’ t triggered or will lose everything if the Covid-19 outbreak continues to escalate .
It ’ s becoming increasingly apparent why the World Health Organization ( WHO ) has had a difficult time calling Covid-19 outbreak a “ pandemic , ” this is because it would cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out bondholders .
The World Bank issued two tranches of PEF bonds worth $ 425 million in 2017 .
Bondholders have seen two years of above-average returns with no concern of virus outbreaks around the world that would trigger even the slightest hint both bonds would go into default , until now .
The Covid-19 outbreak in China , spreading across 38 countries and infecting more than 80,000 people , resulting in 2,700 deaths , could leave investors of the bonds with absolutely nothing .
Class A bonds were issued in the amount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ payout of 6.9 % annually .
The bonds default if a pandemic is identified , and deaths reach over 2,500 in one particular country with an additional 20 deaths in another , the prospectus states .
Class B bonds were issued in the amount of $ 95 million , with a payout of 11.5 % annually but had a much lower trigger level of deaths , versus Class A , hence the high yield .
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The World Bank launched a $425 million 2017 catastrophe bond issue supporting its Pandemic Emergency Financing Facility (PEF). There are two tranches of PEF bonds outstanding, expected to mature in July, and this means investors of the bonds will collect massive profits if the bonds aren’t triggered or will lose everything if the Covid-19 outbreak continues to escalate.
It’s becoming increasingly apparent why the World Health Organization (WHO) has had a difficult time calling Covid-19 outbreak a “pandemic,” this is because it would cause both bonds to trigger, effectively wiping out bondholders.
The World Bank issued two tranches of PEF bonds worth $425 million in 2017. Bondholders have seen two years of above-average returns with no concern of virus outbreaks around the world that would trigger even the slightest hint both bonds would go into default, until now.
The Covid-19 outbreak in China, spreading across 38 countries and infecting more than 80,000 people, resulting in 2,700 deaths, could leave investors of the bonds with absolutely nothing.
Class A bonds were issued in the amount of $225 million, with a payout of 6.9% annually. The bonds default if a pandemic is identified, and deaths reach over 2,500 in one particular country with an additional 20 deaths in another, the prospectus states.
Class B bonds were issued in the amount of $95 million, with a payout of 11.5% annually but had a much lower trigger level of deaths, versus Class A, hence the high yield. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-26--CDC Warns of Coronavirus Spread in USA: ‘Disruption to Everyday Life Might Be Severe’

Dr. Nancy Messonnier , director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ’ s ( CDC ) National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases , warned that the spread of China ’ s deadly coronavirus in the United States is all but certain and said Americans ’ everyday life could be dramatically affected .
“ As more and more countries experience community spread , successful containment at our borders becomes harder and harder , ” Messonnier told reporters on Tuesday afternoon .
“ It ’ s not a question of if this will happen but when this will happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have severe illnesses , ” the top public health official added .
“ Disruption to everyday life might be severe.
” Messonnier said the continued spread of the virus has led to a shift to a more dire tone .
“ The data over the last week and spread in other countries has certainly raised our level of concern , and raised our level of expectation that we are going to have community spread here , so that has changed our tone , ” she said .
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Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, warned that the spread of China’s deadly coronavirus in the United States is all but certain and said Americans’ everyday life could be dramatically affected.
“As more and more countries experience community spread, successful containment at our borders becomes harder and harder,” Messonnier told reporters on Tuesday afternoon.
“It’s not a question of if this will happen but when this will happen and how many people in this country will have severe illnesses,” the top public health official added. “Disruption to everyday life might be severe.”
Messonnier said the continued spread of the virus has led to a shift to a more dire tone.
“The data over the last week and spread in other countries has certainly raised our level of concern, and raised our level of expectation that we are going to have community spread here, so that has changed our tone,” she said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-26--Harvard Professor Believes Large Sum of World Population Will Be Infected With Coronavirus Within th

Harvard Professor Believes Large Sum of World Population Will Be Infected With Coronavirus Within the Year

As concerns have increased about a potential pandemic , a Harvard epidemiology professor said he thinks the coronavirus — or COVID-19 — could be headed for a major break out .
In an article titled , “ You ’ re Likely to Get the Coronavirus , ” James Hamblin , a staff writer at The Atlantic , explained the likelihood that the coronavirus will continue to spread rapidly .
Marc Lipsitch , a professor of epidemiology at Harvard University , told Hamblin that he thinks it is likely that the coronavirus will infect roughly between 40 and 70 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
However , Lipsitch notes that not every case will be fatal or even severe , “ It ’ s likely that many will have mild disease , or may be asymptomatic.
” Hamblin notes that roughly 14 % of the world ’ s population is infected with the flu but is asymptomatic .
Currently , it appears that the spread of the disease has slowed in China .
However , in other countries such as Italy , Iran , and South Korea , it appears to be spreading rapidly .
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As concerns have increased about a potential pandemic, a Harvard epidemiology professor said he thinks the coronavirus — or COVID-19 — could be headed for a major break out.
In an article titled, “You’re Likely to Get the Coronavirus,” James Hamblin, a staff writer at The Atlantic, explained the likelihood that the coronavirus will continue to spread rapidly.
Marc Lipsitch, a professor of epidemiology at Harvard University, told Hamblin that he thinks it is likely that the coronavirus will infect roughly between 40 and 70% of the world’s population within the year.
However, Lipsitch notes that not every case will be fatal or even severe, “It’s likely that many will have mild disease, or may be asymptomatic.”
Hamblin notes that roughly 14% of the world’s population is infected with the flu but is asymptomatic.
Currently, it appears that the spread of the disease has slowed in China. However, in other countries such as Italy, Iran, and South Korea, it appears to be spreading rapidly. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--Harvey Weinstein Taken To Hospital With Chest Pains, Avoids Jail While In Treatment

Hollywood mega-mogul — and , now , convicted sex offender — Harvey Weinstein , was taken to Bellevue Hospital in @ @ @ @ @ while en route to his new temporary home , Rikers Island prison .
Weinstein reportedly @ @ @ @ @ heart palpatations while being transferred to Rikers .
The police escort taking him to prison @ @ @ @ @ counts of criminal sexual assault , was rerouted to Bellevue where Weinstein was treated for @ @ @ @ @ pressure , and where Weinstein remained under observation Monday morning , according to local news @ @ @ @ @ admitted and ‘ is OK , ’ his attorney said , ” per the local @ @ @ @ @ is expected to be transferred to the correctional facility once he ’ s released.
” @ @ @ @ @ Correction had no comment other than to say Weinstein was remanded and transferred into custody @ @ @ @ @ .
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Hollywood mega-mogul — and, now, convicted sex offender — Harvey Weinstein, was taken to Bellevue Hospital in New York City Monday night while en route to his new temporary home, Rikers Island prison.
Weinstein reportedly complained of chest pains and heart palpatations while being transferred to Rikers. The police escort taking him to prison following his convinction on two counts of criminal sexual assault, was rerouted to Bellevue where Weinstein was treated for heart issues and high blood pressure, and where Weinstein remained under observation Monday morning, according to local news outlets.
“Weinstein was admitted and ‘is OK,’ his attorney said,” per the local Fox affiliate. “He is expected to be transferred to the correctional facility once he’s released.”
“The city Department of Correction had no comment other than to say Weinstein was remanded and transferred into custody,” NBC News reported. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--Coroner Slams ‘Misinformation:’ Obama DHS Whistleblower Death Not Ruled ‘Suicide,’ Under Investigati

Coroner Slams ‘Misinformation:’ Obama DHS Whistleblower Death Not Ruled ‘Suicide,’ Under Investigation

The coroner for the Amador County Sheriff ’ s Office in California on Monday criticized the spread of “ misinformation ” surrounding the death of Obama administration-era whistleblower Philip Haney , saying it is “ extremely premature and inappropriate ” to deem it a “ suicide.
” Law enforcement reportedly discovered the body of the 66-year-old former U.S. Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) official less than three miles from his home on February 21 in Amador Country , the coroner indicated in a statement to news outlets issued on Monday .
Amador County is located about 40 miles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Unfortunately , there was misinformation immediately being put out that we have determined Mr. Haney ’ s death to be a suicide .
This is not the case .
We are currently in the beginning phase of our investigation and any final determination as to the cause and manner of Mr. Haney ’ s death would be extremely premature and inappropriate .
No determination will be made until all evidence is examined and analyzed .
This investigation is still active and will be ongoing .
The coroner ’ s statement came after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reportedly indicated Haney ’ s death appeared to be the result of “ a single , self-inflicted gunshot wound ” to the chest , prompting news outlets to report the former DHS official ’ s demise as a suicide .
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The coroner for the Amador County Sheriff’s Office in California on Monday criticized the spread of “misinformation” surrounding the death of Obama administration-era whistleblower Philip Haney, saying it is “extremely premature and inappropriate” to deem it a “suicide.”
Law enforcement reportedly discovered the body of the 66-year-old former U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official less than three miles from his home on February 21 in Amador Country, the coroner indicated in a statement to news outlets issued on Monday.
Amador County is located about 40 miles east of Sacramento.
The coroner stated: Unfortunately, there was misinformation immediately being put out that we have determined Mr. Haney’s death to be a suicide. This is not the case. We are currently in the beginning phase of our investigation and any final determination as to the cause and manner of Mr. Haney’s death would be extremely premature and inappropriate. No determination will be made until all evidence is examined and analyzed.
This investigation is still active and will be ongoing.
The coroner’s statement came after the Amador County Sheriff’s Office reportedly indicated Haney’s death appeared to be the result of “a single, self-inflicted gunshot wound” to the chest, prompting news outlets to report the former DHS official’s demise as a suicide. -READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ US Olympic hockey players attend President Trump’s rally wearing ‘Keep America

1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ US Olympic hockey players attend President Trump’s rally wearing ‘Keep America Great’ hats — and Trump haters lose it

The 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team will forever carry the moniker “ Miracle on Ice ” after defeating the practically @ @ @ @ @ in a shocking , thrilling upset on the way to a gold medal that captured @ @ @ @ @ spirits of millions of Americans .
But on Friday night — the eve of the @ @ @ @ @ s been called the greatest sports moment of the 20th century — members of the @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump at his Las Vegas rally .
And most of the former players wore @ @ @ @ @ ” hats .
From one of the team ’ s Twitter photos and video of @ @ @ @ @ appears at least three of the players did not wear the hats .
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The 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team will forever carry the moniker “Miracle on Ice” after defeating the practically unbeatable Soviet Union squad 4-3 in a shocking, thrilling upset on the way to a gold medal that captured the imaginations and lifted the spirits of millions of Americans.
To us, this is not about politics or choosing sides. This is about proudly representing the United States of America. Whether your beliefs are Democratic, Republican, Independent, etc. we support that and are proud to represent the USA. It is an honor and privilege! 🏒🏅🇺🇸 — 1980 Miracle Hockey Team (@1980MiracleTeam) February 22, 2020
But on Friday night — the eve of the 40th anniversary of what’s been called the greatest sports moment of the 20th century — members of the team appeared onstage with President Donald Trump at his Las Vegas rally.
And most of the former players wore red “Keep America Great” hats.
From one of the team’s Twitter photos and video of the players onstage, it appears at least three of the players did not wear the hats. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--Actor Jussie Smollett to Be Indicted on 6 New Charges

Television actor Jussie Smollett will be arraigned Monday on a six-count indictment charging him with falsely reporting that he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack near his Chicago home .
Smollett , 37 , was expected to plead not guilty to felony charges of disorderly conduct during his appearance in Cook County Circuit Court a day after Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared that he should be should be “ held accountable ” for falsely reporting a crime .
Formerly a cast member of the popular television show Empire , Smollett — who is black and openly gay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special grand jury that accused him of filing false police reports in connection with a January 2019 incident in which he said he was attacked by two white men who looped a noose around his neck and poured bleach on him after taunting him with racial , homophobic remarks .
In a case that divided the nation along lines of race and sexual orientation , police ultimately said incident was a hoax and that Smollett staged the assault to bolster his career , and charged him with 16 counts of disorderly conduct .
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Television actor Jussie Smollett will be arraigned Monday on a six-count indictment charging him with falsely reporting that he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack near his Chicago home.
Smollett, 37, was expected to plead not guilty to felony charges of disorderly conduct during his appearance in Cook County Circuit Court a day after Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared that he should be should be “held accountable” for falsely reporting a crime.
Formerly a cast member of the popular television show Empire, Smollett — who is black and openly gay — was indicted this month by a special grand jury that accused him of filing false police reports in connection with a January 2019 incident in which he said he was attacked by two white men who looped a noose around his neck and poured bleach on him after taunting him with racial, homophobic remarks.
In a case that divided the nation along lines of race and sexual orientation, police ultimately said incident was a hoax and that Smollett staged the assault to bolster his career, and charged him with 16 counts of disorderly conduct. Those charges were dropped a month later in a controversial move by Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--Chinese Coronavirus Patient Reinfected 10 Days After Leaving Hospital

As we first reported on Monday , shortly after the US decided to break the quarantine surrounding the Diamond Princess cruise ship which had emerged as the single-biggest locus of coronavirus cases outside of China , hundreds of weary , homesick Americans were on their way home .
And as more than a dozen buses sat on the tarmac at Tokyo ’ s Haneda Airport with 328 Americans wearing surgical masks and gloves inside , awaiting anxiously to fly home after weeks in quarantine aboard the Diamond Princess , U.S. officials wrestled with troubling news : new test results showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus .
The problem : the U.S. State Department had promised that no one with the infection would be allowed to board the planes .
A decision had to be made .
Let them all fly ?
Or leave them behind in Japanese hospitals ?
At this point , according to the Washington Post , a fierce debate broke out in Washington , where it was still Sunday afternoon : The State Department and a top Trump administration health official wanted to forge ahead .
The infected passengers had no symptoms and could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plastic-lined enclosure ( something we mocked on Monday when we said “ we can only hope that “ plastic divider ” was enough to keep the virus confined to its own class aboard the aircraft.
” ) .
At this point , officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention disagreed , contending they could still spread the virus .
The CDC believed the 14 should not be flown back with uninfected passengers .
“ It was like the worst nightmare , ” said a senior U.S. official involved in the decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to describe private conversations .
“ Quite frankly , the alternative could have been pulling grandma out in the pouring rain , and that would have been bad , too.
” In the end , the State Department won the argument .
But unhappy CDC officials demanded to be left out of the news release that explained that infected people were being flown back to the United States — a move that would nearly double the number of known coronavirus cases in this country .
In retrospect , the CDC will soon be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repatriating a full plane of both infected and healthy individuals could be a catastrophic error , because it now appears that not only can the virus remain latent for as long as 42 days , 4 weeks longer than traditionally assumed , resulting in numerous false negative cases as infected carrier slip across borders undetected , but far more ominously , it now appears that the diseases can re-infect recently “ cured ” patients , because as Taiwan News reports , a Chinese patient who just recovered from the Wuhan coronavirus ( COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time in the province of Sichuan , according to local health officials .
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As we first reported on Monday, shortly after the US decided to break the quarantine surrounding the Diamond Princess cruise ship which had emerged as the single-biggest locus of coronavirus cases outside of China, hundreds of weary, homesick Americans were on their way home. And as more than a dozen buses sat on the tarmac at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport with 328 Americans wearing surgical masks and gloves inside, awaiting anxiously to fly home after weeks in quarantine aboard the Diamond Princess, U.S. officials wrestled with troubling news: new test results showed that 14 passengers were infected with the virus. The problem: the U.S. State Department had promised that no one with the infection would be allowed to board the planes.
A decision had to be made. Let them all fly? Or leave them behind in Japanese hospitals? At this point, according to the Washington Post, a fierce debate broke out in Washington, where it was still Sunday afternoon: The State Department and a top Trump administration health official wanted to forge ahead. The infected passengers had no symptoms and could be segregated on the plane in a plastic-lined enclosure (something we mocked on Monday when we said “we can only hope that “plastic divider” was enough to keep the virus confined to its own class aboard the aircraft.”). At this point, officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention disagreed, contending they could still spread the virus. The CDC believed the 14 should not be flown back with uninfected passengers.
“It was like the worst nightmare,” said a senior U.S. official involved in the decision, speaking on the condition of anonymity to describe private conversations. “Quite frankly, the alternative could have been pulling grandma out in the pouring rain, and that would have been bad, too.”
In the end, the State Department won the argument. But unhappy CDC officials demanded to be left out of the news release that explained that infected people were being flown back to the United States — a move that would nearly double the number of known coronavirus cases in this country.
In retrospect, the CDC will soon be proven correct in its dire warning that repatriating a full plane of both infected and healthy individuals could be a catastrophic error, because it now appears that not only can the virus remain latent for as long as 42 days, 4 weeks longer than traditionally assumed, resulting in numerous false negative cases as infected carrier slip across borders undetected, but far more ominously, it now appears that the diseases can re-infect recently “cured” patients, because as Taiwan News reports, a Chinese patient who just recovered from the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) has been infected for the second time in the province of Sichuan, according to local health officials. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--Report Suggests That Details Point To Coronavirus Coming From Chinese Lab

A new report from this weekend stated that people should not “ buy China ’ s story ” surrounding the origins of the coronavirus from China , suggesting that details may point to the virus likely coming from a Chinese biological lab .
The New York Post reported that Chinese communist dictator Xi Jinping recently spoke about the need to up biosecurity at laboratories due to national security concerns .
The Post speculated that a directive released by the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology the following day , titled , “ Instructions on strengthening biosecurity management in microbiology labs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus , ” was further evidence that something may have happened at one of China ’ s labs .
The Post reported : And just how many “ microbiology labs ” are there in China that handle “ advanced viruses like the novel coronavirus ” ?
It turns out that in all of China there is only one .
And this one is located in the Chinese city of Wuhan that just happens to be .
.
.
the epicenter of the epidemic .
That ’ s right .
China ’ s only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to handle deadly coronaviruses , called the National Biosafety Laboratory , is part of the Wuhan Institute of Virology .
What ’ s more , the People ’ s Liberation Army ’ s top expert in biological warfare , a Maj. Gen. Chen Wei , was dispatched to Wuhan at the end of January to help with the effort to contain the outbreak .
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A new report from this weekend stated that people should not “buy China’s story” surrounding the origins of the coronavirus from China, suggesting that details may point to the virus likely coming from a Chinese biological lab.
The New York Post reported that Chinese communist dictator Xi Jinping recently spoke about the need to up biosecurity at laboratories due to national security concerns.
The Post speculated that a directive released by the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology the following day, titled, “Instructions on strengthening biosecurity management in microbiology labs that handle advanced viruses like the novel coronavirus,” was further evidence that something may have happened at one of China’s labs.
The Post reported: And just how many “microbiology labs” are there in China that handle “advanced viruses like the novel coronavirus”?
It turns out that in all of China there is only one. And this one is located in the Chinese city of Wuhan that just happens to be . . . the epicenter of the epidemic.
That’s right. China’s only Level 4 microbiology lab that is equipped to handle deadly coronaviruses, called the National Biosafety Laboratory, is part of the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
What’s more, the People’s Liberation Army’s top expert in biological warfare, a Maj. Gen. Chen Wei, was dispatched to Wuhan at the end of January to help with the effort to contain the outbreak. – READ MORE
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