activistpost--2020-02-18--Edward Snowden, Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning Nominated for 2020 Nobel Peace Prize

Two whistleblowers—Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden—were nominated alongside WikiLeaks journalist and former editor-in-chief Julian Assange for the Nobel Peace Prize of 2020 by 17 members of a German parliamentary group .
We feel that Assange , Manning and Snowden have to be recognized for their ‘ unprecedented contributions to the pursuit of peace and their immense personal sacrifices to promote peace for all.
’ With the unveiling of US war crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq and the global surveillance program of the US secret services , the three have ‘ exposed the architecture of war and strengthened the architecture of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a total of 17 members of our parliamentary group who have nominated Julian Assange , Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize .
These brave people should not be criminalized but should be recognized and honored .
The war criminals and their henchmen must be held accountable .
The full letter was published on the Courage Foundation ’ s website and reads : We wish to nominate Julian Assange , Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize , in honour of their unparalleled contributions to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immense personal sacrifices to promote peace for all .
The year 2020 began with Julian Assange arbitrarily detained and tortured , at risk of death according to the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and over 100 medical doctors , for revealing the extent of harm and illegality behind the Iraq and Afghanistan wars .
2020 began with Chelsea Manning in her secound year of renewed imprisonment for resisting to testify to a Grand Jury empaneled against Wikileaks , after having also been imprisoned seven years previously and tortured , following her disclosures that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began with Edward Snowden in his 7th year of asylum for revealing illegal mass surveillance , in defence of the liberties underpinning revelations such as those made by Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange .
The Collateral Murder video , provided by Chelsea Manning in 2010 and published by Wikileaks , honoured the dignity of those slain needlessly in war .
It gave names and identities to victims whose humanity had been kept from public view , capturing the last moments of life for a young Reuters photojournalist , Namir Noor-Eldeen .
Namir , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on assignment in Baghdad , was described by his colleagues as among “ the pre-eminent war photographers in Iraq ” with “ a tender eye that brought humanity via quiet moments to a vicious war ” .
For humanising Namir and his driver Saeed Chmagh , a father of four , slain in front of two children who sat strafed with bullets in a van , Julian Assange faces 175 years in a US prison under the 1917 Espionage Act , and Chelsea Manning is currently detained without charge .
As well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2010 Julian Assange and Wikileaks exposed the means by which public abhorrence of killing is overcome , and peace subverted , by psychological manipulation and strategic messaging .
In March 2010 the Central Intelligence Agency ( CIA ) produced a memorandum , subsequently published by Wikileaks , entitled , Afghanistan : Sustaining West European Support for the NATO-led Mission-Why Counting on Apathy Might Not Be Enough .
At the time of the memorandum , 80 percent of French and German publics opposed greater troop deployment to Afghanistan .
The memo expressed concern that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hostility if spring and summer fighting results in an upsurge in military or Afghan civilian casualties.
” To overcome public opposition to the “ bloody summer ” ahead , the memorandum advised tailoring messages for French audiences that “ could tap into acute French concern for civilians and refugees , ” given that French “ opponents most commonly argued that the mission hurts civilians.
” “ Appeals by President Obama and Afghan women might gain traction ” the memorandum added .
With respect to the legalities of peace , Julian Assange and Wikileaks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the International Criminal Court ( ICC ) , established in 2002 under the Rome Statute of 1998 , to promote the “ peace , security and well-being of the world.
” The ICC ’ s mission was to end impunity by prosecuting “ the worst atrocities known to mankind ” : war crimes , crimes against humanity and the crime of genocide .
When the ICC ’ s enforcement capabilities were taking shape in the years following its inception , cables published by WikiLeaks exposed bilateral deals between nations under Article 98 of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ placed themselves outside the ICC ’ s jurisdiction .
The Article 98 deals undercut the ICC ’ s power to prosecute war crimes and other internationally illegal obstacles to a peaceful world order .
Later , in 2013 , when Edward Snowden revealed the warrantless masssurveillance of citizens and officials worldwide , he exposed an immense global network with the capability to intercept and obstruct peace proponents such as Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange .
Edward Snowden ’ s revelations have contributed to international investigations , transparency initiatives and legislative reforms around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the contributions that Julian Assange , Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden have made towards pursuing and defending lasting peace .
Together , their actions have exposed the architecture of abuse and war , and fortified the architecture of peace .
In return , all three individuals have been forced to sacrifice the very liberties , rights and human welfare that they worked so hard to defend .
A Nobel Peace Prize for Julian Assange , Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden would do more than honour their actions as individuals .
It would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pursuing peace so often undertake , to secure the peace and freedom for all .

By Aaron Kesel
Two whistleblowers—Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden—were nominated alongside WikiLeaks journalist and former editor-in-chief Julian Assange for the Nobel Peace Prize of 2020 by 17 members of a German parliamentary group.
Żaklin Nastić (MdB) writes:
I am one of a total of 17 members of our parliamentary group who have nominated Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. These brave people should not be criminalized but should be recognized and honored. The war criminals and their henchmen must be held accountable. We feel that Assange, Manning and Snowden have to be recognized for their ‘unprecedented contributions to the pursuit of peace and their immense personal sacrifices to promote peace for all.’ With the unveiling of US war crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq and the global surveillance program of the US secret services, the three have ‘exposed the architecture of war and strengthened the architecture of peace’.
The full letter was published on the Courage Foundation’s website and reads:
Dear Members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, We wish to nominate Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, in honour of their unparalleled contributions to the pursuit of peace, and their immense personal sacrifices to promote peace for all. The year 2020 began with Julian Assange arbitrarily detained and tortured, at risk of death according to the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and over 100 medical doctors, for revealing the extent of harm and illegality behind the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. 2020 began with Chelsea Manning in her secound year of renewed imprisonment for resisting to testify to a Grand Jury empaneled against Wikileaks, after having also been imprisoned seven years previously and tortured, following her disclosures that were published by Julian Assange. 2020 began with Edward Snowden in his 7th year of asylum for revealing illegal mass surveillance, in defence of the liberties underpinning revelations such as those made by Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange. The Collateral Murder video, provided by Chelsea Manning in 2010 and published by Wikileaks, honoured the dignity of those slain needlessly in war. It gave names and identities to victims whose humanity had been kept from public view, capturing the last moments of life for a young Reuters photojournalist, Namir Noor-Eldeen. Namir, who was killed in cold blood while on assignment in Baghdad, was described by his colleagues as among “the pre-eminent war photographers in Iraq” with “a tender eye that brought humanity via quiet moments to a vicious war”. For humanising Namir and his driver Saeed Chmagh, a father of four, slain in front of two children who sat strafed with bullets in a van, Julian Assange faces 175 years in a US prison under the 1917 Espionage Act, and Chelsea Manning is currently detained without charge. As well as humanising innocent victims of war, in 2010 Julian Assange and Wikileaks exposed the means by which public abhorrence of killing is overcome, and peace subverted, by psychological manipulation and strategic messaging. In March 2010 the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) produced a memorandum, subsequently published by Wikileaks, entitled, Afghanistan: Sustaining West European Support for the NATO-led Mission-Why Counting on Apathy Might Not Be Enough. At the time of the memorandum, 80 percent of French and German publics opposed greater troop deployment to Afghanistan. The memo expressed concern that public “indifference might turn into active hostility if spring and summer fighting results in an upsurge in military or Afghan civilian casualties.” To overcome public opposition to the “bloody summer” ahead, the memorandum advised tailoring messages for French audiences that “could tap into acute French concern for civilians and refugees,” given that French “opponents most commonly argued that the mission hurts civilians.” “Appeals by President Obama and Afghan women might gain traction” the memorandum added. With respect to the legalities of peace, Julian Assange and Wikileaks have contributed to the historical record on the International Criminal Court (ICC), established in 2002 under the Rome Statute of 1998, to promote the “peace, security and well-being of the world.” The ICC’s mission was to end impunity by prosecuting “the worst atrocities known to mankind”: war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of genocide. When the ICC’s enforcement capabilities were taking shape in the years following its inception, cables published by WikiLeaks exposed bilateral deals between nations under Article 98 of the Rome Statute, in which states placed themselves outside the ICC’s jurisdiction. The Article 98 deals undercut the ICC’s power to prosecute war crimes and other internationally illegal obstacles to a peaceful world order. Later, in 2013, when Edward Snowden revealed the warrantless masssurveillance of citizens and officials worldwide, he exposed an immense global network with the capability to intercept and obstruct peace proponents such as Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange. Edward Snowden’s revelations have contributed to international investigations, transparency initiatives and legislative reforms around the globe. These are but a selection of the contributions that Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden have made towards pursuing and defending lasting peace. Together, their actions have exposed the architecture of abuse and war, and fortified the architecture of peace. In return, all three individuals have been forced to sacrifice the very liberties, rights and human welfare that they worked so hard to defend. A Nobel Peace Prize for Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden would do more than honour their actions as individuals. It would ennoble the risks and sacrifices that those pursuing peace so often undertake, to secure the peace and freedom for all. Sincerely, Sevim Dağdelen Member of the German Bundestag Doris Achelwilm Member of the German Bundestag Diether Dehm Member of the German Bundestag Sylvia Gabelmann Member of the German Bundestag Heike Hänsel Member of the German Bundestag Andrej Hunko Member of the German Bundestag Ulla Jelpke Member of the German Bundestag Jutta Krellmann Member of the German Bundestag Fabio De Masi Member of the German Bundestag Żaklin Nastić Member of the German Bundestag Dr. Alexander S. Neu Member of the German Bundestag Eva-Maria Schreiber Member of the German Bundestag Alexander Ulrich Member of the German Bundestag Kathrin Vogler Member of the German Bundestag Andreas Wagner Member of the German Bundestag Pia Zimmermann Member of the German Bundestag Sabine Zimmermann Member of the German Bundestag.
It is worth noting that Bundestag Die Linke member Pascal Meiser called for the asylum of the publisher and whistleblower in Germany last year. According to the letter, Meiser didn’t sign the nomination appeal for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Earlier this month, more than 130 prominent figures in Germany from the world of art, politics, and the media signed an appeal for the release of Julian Assange, including former German vice-chancellor Sigmar Gabriel and Nobel Prize winner Elfriede Jelinek, DW reported.

Assange has won a total of twenty awards, Manning has won eleven, and Snowden has won nine for their individual bravery helping to shed light on the truth. Last year, Assange’s friend Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mairead Maguire accepted the joint GUE/NGL prize for Journalists, Whistleblowers and Defenders of the Right to Information.
For that award, Assange was nominated by Courage Foundation “based on his contributions to journalism and whistleblower protections, his dire circumstances and need for public support, and what his case means for journalists and whistleblowers around the world,” the Courage Foundation wrote.
Maguire gave an incredible heart-wrenching speech in support of her friend Julian Assange during the acceptance speech stressing he exposed corruption and the war empire.
Assange is set to face trial for extradition on February 24 for publishing documents that exposed corruption and U.S. war crimes. Protests are planned all over the world as the future of press freedom lies in the outcome of just one man’s case.
Extradite Julian Assange & the UK extradites our rights: freedom of the press, rule of law, human rights… Join the global protest on day 1 of the extradition hearing. More info+event pages: https://t.co/I8AXRKeJUq Update of the updated map: #FreeAssange #DontExtraditeAssange pic.twitter.com/0uNS0Qp2wE — Bean🔥 (@SomersetBean) February 10, 2020
Last year in April, Assange was dragged out of the Ecuadorian Embassy in violation of 2 UN rulings following the withdrawal of his asylum status by the Ecuadorian government.
Assange faces 175 years in the United States if convicted of exposing war crimes and various corruption within the United States, 17 charges of which are under the Espionage Act. In total, Assange faces 18 charges including an absurd charge under the CFAA for “computer hacking” by helping his source, Chelsea Manning, protect herself against being discovered to leak him information.
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activistpost--2020-02-18--Shocking New Study Says The Coronavirus “Could Impact More Than 5 Million Businesses Worldwide”

When was the last time that we witnessed a disaster that severely disrupted the supply chains of over 5 million companies around the globe simultaneously ?
Looking back over the past couple of decades , I can ’ t think of one .
In recent days I have written a number of articles about the economic impact of this coronavirus outbreak , and what we have seen so far could be just the beginning .
With each additional week that much of the Chinese economy remains at a virtual standstill , things are going to get even worse .
Today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of global GDP , but that doesn ’ t tell the entire story .
At this point the rest of the world has become so dependent on Chinese exports that any sort of an extended shutdown for Chinese manufacturing would be a complete and utter nightmare for global supply chains .
In fact , a brand new study that was just released by Dun & Bradstreet has concluded that the coronavirus outbreak in China “ could impact more than 5 million businesses worldwide ” … The new coronavirus outbreak and subsequent shutdown of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 5 million businesses worldwide , according to a new study .
A special briefing issued by global business research firm Dun & Bradstreet analyzed the Chinese provinces most impacted by the virus , and found they are intricately linked to the global business network .
Many people may assume that we could just “ make these things somewhere else ” , but that isn ’ t so easy .
New factories would have to be built , workers would have to be trained , etc .
And as Harvard Business School ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are “ some things that are only made in China these days ” … So what is going to happen if economic activity in China does not return to normal any time soon ?
That is a very good question .
Unfortunately , there will be shortages , and global supply chains will become incredibly strained .
According to the brand new study from Dun & Bradstreet that I mentioned above , 938 of the Fortune 1000 companies have at least a “ tier 2 ” supplier in the region… In some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chains will simply lead to higher prices for Western consumers .
But in other cases there will come a point when certain products are not available at all .
The following comes from Zero Hedge… See : 177 Different Ways to Generate Extra Income That doesn ’ t sound good at all .
Hopefully , this outbreak will start to fizzle out and such an ominous scenario will not materialize .
But at this point even Apple is admitting that revenue will be well below expectations this quarter .
In explaining this to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of reasons… • The first is that worldwide iPhone® will be temporarily constrained .
While our iPhone manufacturing partner sites are located outside the Hubei province — and while all of these facilities have reopened — they are ramping up more slowly than we had anticipated .
The health and well-being of every person who helps make these products possible is our paramount priority , and we are working in close consultation with our suppliers and public health experts as this ramp continues .
These iPhone supply shortages will temporarily affect revenues worldwide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our products within China has been affected .
All of our stores in China and many of our partner stores have been closed .
Additionally , stores that are open have been operating at reduced hours and with very low customer traffic .
We are gradually reopening our retail stores and will continue to do so as steadily and safely as we can .
Our corporate offices and contact centers in China are open , and our online stores have remained open throughout .
Needless to say , U.S. financial markets are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what is happening elsewhere is nothing compared to the economic nightmare that is unfolding inside of China right now .
Because of the virus , very few people even want to leave their homes .
As a result , consumer spending has almost entirely disappeared .
In fact , one CEO claims that there is virtually “ no domestic consumption ” in China right now… Of course it is entirely possible that what is taking place in China could start happening elsewhere if this virus continues to spread .
The total number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approaching the 1,000 mark , and that isn ’ t something to be extremely alarmed about yet .
But if that number continues to rise at an exponential rate , we will soon see a tremendous amount of panic all over the globe , and that will be extremely bad news for the entire global economy .
About the Author : I am a voice crying out for change in a society that generally seems content to stay asleep .
My name is Michael Snyder and I am the publisher of The Economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dream and The Most Important News , and the articles that I publish on those sites are republished on dozens of other prominent websites all over the globe .
I have written four books that are available on Amazon.com including The Beginning Of The End , Get Prepared Now , and Living A Life That Really Matters .
( # CommissionsEarned ) By purchasing those books you help to support my work .
I always freely and happily allow others to republish my articles on their own websites , but due to government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ articles to include this “ About the Author ” section with each article .
In order to comply with those government regulations , I need to tell you that the controversial opinions in this article are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the websites where my work is republished .
This article may contain opinions on political matters , but it is not intended to promote the candidacy of any particular political candidate .
The material contained in this article is for general information purposes only , and readers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legal , business , financial or health decisions .
Those responding to this article by making comments are solely responsible for their viewpoints , and those viewpoints do not necessarily represent the viewpoints of Michael Snyder or the operators of the websites where my work is republished .
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By Michael Snyder
When was the last time that we witnessed a disaster that severely disrupted the supply chains of over 5 million companies around the globe simultaneously? Looking back over the past couple of decades, I can’t think of one. In recent days I have written a number of articles about the economic impact of this coronavirus outbreak, and what we have seen so far could be just the beginning. With each additional week that much of the Chinese economy remains at a virtual standstill, things are going to get even worse.
Today, China accounts for approximately 20 percent of global GDP, but that doesn’t tell the entire story. At this point the rest of the world has become so dependent on Chinese exports that any sort of an extended shutdown for Chinese manufacturing would be a complete and utter nightmare for global supply chains. In fact, a brand new study that was just released by Dun & Bradstreet has concluded that the coronavirus outbreak in China “could impact more than 5 million businesses worldwide”…
The new coronavirus outbreak and subsequent shutdown of huge swathes of China could impact more than 5 million businesses worldwide, according to a new study. A special briefing issued by global business research firm Dun & Bradstreet analyzed the Chinese provinces most impacted by the virus, and found they are intricately linked to the global business network.
Many people may assume that we could just “make these things somewhere else”, but that isn’t so easy.
New factories would have to be built, workers would have to be trained, etc.
And as Harvard Business School’s Willy Shih has pointed out, there are “some things that are only made in China these days”…
There are some things that are only made in China these days, and not just the usual electronics and toys — consumer products — it’s active pharmaceutical ingredients that go into pharmaceutical supply chains worldwide.
So what is going to happen if economic activity in China does not return to normal any time soon?
That is a very good question. Unfortunately, there will be shortages, and global supply chains will become incredibly strained.
According to the brand new study from Dun & Bradstreet that I mentioned above, 938 of the Fortune 1000 companies have at least a “tier 2” supplier in the region…
Dun & Bradstreet researchers found that at least 51,000 companies worldwide, 163 of which are in the Fortune 1000, have one or more direct or “tier 1” suppliers in the impacted region, while at least 5 million — and 938 in the Fortune 1000 — have one or more “tier 2″ suppliers. The impact on businesses in China and around the world is already dragging down economic growth forecasts for the year.
In some cases, the breakdown of global supply chains will simply lead to higher prices for Western consumers.
But in other cases there will come a point when certain products are not available at all. The following comes from Zero Hedge…
A new poll via Shanghai’s American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) discovered that 50% of US firms operating in China say shutdowns of factories have impacted their global operations due to the Covid-19 outbreak, reported Reuters. About 78% of these firms warn that their staffing is currently short at the moment, which would prevent the resumption of full production, leading to massive shortages of products in the next several months for Western markets.
Massive shortages of products?
That doesn’t sound good at all.
Hopefully, this outbreak will start to fizzle out and such an ominous scenario will not materialize. But at this point even Apple is admitting that revenue will be well below expectations this quarter. In explaining this to the public, Apple cited a couple of reasons…
The first is that worldwide iPhone® supply will be temporarily constrained . While our iPhone manufacturing partner sites are located outside the Hubei province — and while all of these facilities have reopened — they are ramping up more slowly than we had anticipated. The health and well-being of every person who helps make these products possible is our paramount priority, and we are working in close consultation with our suppliers and public health experts as this ramp continues. These iPhone supply shortages will temporarily affect revenues worldwide.
. While our iPhone manufacturing partner sites are located outside the Hubei province — and while all of these facilities have reopened — they are ramping up more slowly than we had anticipated. The health and well-being of every person who helps make these products possible is our paramount priority, and we are working in close consultation with our suppliers and public health experts as this ramp continues. These iPhone supply shortages will temporarily affect revenues worldwide. The second is that demand for our products within China has been affected. All of our stores in China and many of our partner stores have been closed. Additionally, stores that are open have been operating at reduced hours and with very low customer traffic. We are gradually reopening our retail stores and will continue to do so as steadily and safely as we can. Our corporate offices and contact centers in China are open, and our online stores have remained open throughout.
Needless to say, U.S. financial markets are not responding favorably to this announcement.
But what is happening elsewhere is nothing compared to the economic nightmare that is unfolding inside of China right now.
Because of the virus, very few people even want to leave their homes. As a result, consumer spending has almost entirely disappeared.
In fact, one CEO claims that there is virtually “no domestic consumption” in China right now…
Alan Lim of E-Services Group says there is “completely no domestic consumption” now and “factories are, at best, this week at 25% production … you need approval by the government to say you [can] work.”
Of course it is entirely possible that what is taking place in China could start happening elsewhere if this virus continues to spread.
The total number of confirmed cases outside of China is rapidly approaching the 1,000 mark, and that isn’t something to be extremely alarmed about yet.
But if that number continues to rise at an exponential rate, we will soon see a tremendous amount of panic all over the globe, and that will be extremely bad news for the entire global economy.
About the Author: I am a voice crying out for change in a society that generally seems content to stay asleep. My name is Michael Snyder and I am the publisher of The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and the articles that I publish on those sites are republished on dozens of other prominent websites all over the globe. I have written four books that are available on Amazon.com including The Beginning Of The End, Get Prepared Now, and Living A Life That Really Matters. (#CommissionsEarned) By purchasing those books you help to support my work. I always freely and happily allow others to republish my articles on their own websites, but due to government regulations I need those that republish my articles to include this “About the Author” section with each article. In order to comply with those government regulations, I need to tell you that the controversial opinions in this article are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the websites where my work is republished. This article may contain opinions on political matters, but it is not intended to promote the candidacy of any particular political candidate. The material contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and readers should consult licensed professionals before making any legal, business, financial or health decisions. Those responding to this article by making comments are solely responsible for their viewpoints, and those viewpoints do not necessarily represent the viewpoints of Michael Snyder or the operators of the websites where my work is republished. I encourage you to follow me on social media on Facebook and Twitter, and any way that you can share these articles with others is a great help.
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activistpost--2020-02-18--HSBC To Cut 35,000 Jobs, Shed $100 Billion In Assets As Profits Plunge

Banks around the world are supposed to benefit the most from central banks inflating assets , and hyperinflating stock markets , but over the past few years , central banks have instead caused some of the biggest bank job cuts in half a decade .
HSBC , Europe ’ s largest bank and troubled lender , although not nearly as troubled as Deutsche Bank , said it would cut upwards of 35,000 jobs , shed $ 100 billion in assets , and take a massive $ 7.3 billion hit to goodwill as part of a major overhaul under Chairman Mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press release on Tuesday morning .
This comes months after HSBC ’ s interim CEO Noel Quinn unveiled plans to “ remodel ” large parts of the bank .
The restructuring of the London-based bank is being led by Quinn , who replaced John Flint in August on an interim basis .
Quinn is vying for the permanent role of CEO , which the bank said will be decided this year .
Europe ’ s biggest bank by assets is expected to focus more on Asia and the Middle East , while it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US ; HSBC derives at least 50 % of its revenue in Asia .
The bank said net profit plunged 53 % to $ 5.97 billion last year , due to the $ 7.3BN goodwill hit and also thanks to the record low interest rates and NIRP unleashed by central banks .
Tucker said the bank faces substantial challenges in the UK , Hong Kong , and mainland China .
He also issued a warning over the Covid-19 outbreak in China and quickly spreading across Asia to Europe , indicating that the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year .
Quinn confirmed the bank would cut 15 % of its workforce over the next two-three years .
This is on top of the 10,000 jobs it axed in Oct. “ The totality of this program is that our headcount is likely to go from 235,000 to closer to 200,000 over the next three years , ” Quinn told Reuters .
adding that “ HSBC will be “ exiting businesses where necessary.
” See : 177 Different Ways to Generate Extra Income “ Around 30 % of our capital is currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ below their cost of equity , largely in global banking and markets in Europe and the U.S. , ” he noted .
In its long-struggling U.S. arm , Quinn said HSBC will cut assets in investment banking and markets by almost half , and shut around 70 of its 229 branches .
As of September , HSBC was the U.S. ’ s 14th largest commercial bank according to Federal Reserve data , with around $ 181 billion assets .
Mr. Quinn said he had considered putting the unit up for sale but decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crucial part of the bank ’ s global network .
HSBC shares slid 6 % on the restructuring news on Tuesday morning : And to think it was only last year when 50 banks laid off 77,780 jobs , the most since 91,448 in 2015 .
With the global economy quickly decelerating , and a virus shock that could tilt the world into recession , if we had to guess , tens of thousands of more banking jobs will be slashed this year .
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By Tyler Durden
Banks around the world are supposed to benefit the most from central banks inflating assets, and hyperinflating stock markets, but over the past few years, central banks have instead caused some of the biggest bank job cuts in half a decade.
HSBC, Europe’s largest bank and troubled lender, although not nearly as troubled as Deutsche Bank, said it would cut upwards of 35,000 jobs, shed $100 billion in assets, and take a massive $7.3 billion hit to goodwill as part of a major overhaul under Chairman Mark Tucker, the company said in a press release on Tuesday morning.
This comes months after HSBC’s interim CEO Noel Quinn unveiled plans to “remodel” large parts of the bank. The restructuring of the London-based bank is being led by Quinn, who replaced John Flint in August on an interim basis. Quinn is vying for the permanent role of CEO, which the bank said will be decided this year.
Europe’s biggest bank by assets is expected to focus more on Asia and the Middle East, while it winds down operations in Europe and the US; HSBC derives at least 50% of its revenue in Asia. The bank said net profit plunged 53% to $5.97 billion last year, due to the $7.3BN goodwill hit and also thanks to the record low interest rates and NIRP unleashed by central banks.
Tucker said the bank faces substantial challenges in the UK, Hong Kong, and mainland China. He also issued a warning over the Covid-19 outbreak in China and quickly spreading across Asia to Europe, indicating that the virus could impact the bank’s performance this year.
Quinn confirmed the bank would cut 15% of its workforce over the next two-three years. This is on top of the 10,000 jobs it axed in Oct.
“The totality of this program is that our headcount is likely to go from 235,000 to closer to 200,000 over the next three years,” Quinn told Reuters. adding that “HSBC will be “exiting businesses where necessary.”
“Around 30% of our capital is currently allocated to businesses that are delivering returns below their cost of equity, largely in global banking and markets in Europe and the U.S.,” he noted.
In its long-struggling U.S. arm, Quinn said HSBC will cut assets in investment banking and markets by almost half, and shut around 70 of its 229 branches. As of September, HSBC was the U.S.’s 14th largest commercial bank according to Federal Reserve data, with around $181 billion assets. Mr. Quinn said he had considered putting the unit up for sale but decided against it because the U.S. is a crucial part of the bank’s global network.
HSBC shares slid 6% on the restructuring news on Tuesday morning:
And to think it was only last year when 50 banks laid off 77,780 jobs, the most since 91,448 in 2015.
With the global economy quickly decelerating, and a virus shock that could tilt the world into recession, if we had to guess, tens of thousands of more banking jobs will be slashed this year.
Article source: Zerohedge.com
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activistpost--2020-02-18--City Of Hampton Installs Solar Powered “Follow Me” Light Poles

What happens when a city receives complaints about unlit walking paths ?
A typical response to a lack of lighting on walking paths usually means that most cities would add light poles so people could see where they are going .
But as you will see , the City of Hampton , Virginia ’ s response was anything but typical .
When 13 News Now reported that Hampton was installing solar-powered light poles along walking paths , I said to myself – good , that is what the everyone expected .
But then something caught my eye .
The light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to monitor traffic and watch sea levels .
And that is when I asked , how can light poles monitor traffic and sea levels unless they come equipped with CCTV cameras ?
In the video below , 13 News Now interviewed Y.H .
Thomas Park resident Carlos Thompson who explains why the city is installing surveillance light poles .
Thompson said that with all the new home construction going on around the park , the city installed surveillance light poles to attract new home buyers .
Hampton ’ s “ Digital City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their street lights with “ follow me ” light poles .
The city has installed fifteen 20-ft off-grid smart poles with built-in solar panels .
Using LED lights and lithium batteries , the poles can store energy for up to eight days with no sunlight .
The lights have “ follow me ” technology to illuminate the area where someone is walking , to save energy , and to reduce light pollution to the surrounding neighborhood .
A security camera has also been installed to provide a live video feed to the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ follow me ” surveillance light poles are the answer to unlit walking paths ?
The city plans on expanding public surveillance to “ downtown on Queens Way , around the Settlers Landing Road parking garage , and the Mellen Street bridge.
” After some digging , I was able to discover that ClearWorld , LLC is responsible for helping police turn the city of Hampton into a Chinese-style surveillance city .
• Remote Sensors – install and monitor sensors that enhance quality of life and safety in both urban and rural locations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – expand the reach and intensity of communications through resilient power and high line of sight .
One has to wonder if ClearWorld felt emboldened by Amazon donating 15 Ring doorbells to Hampton residents via their police department ?
The City of Hampton claims that at least three more cities are using Retroflex light poles to monitor the public .
They are : Miami , Santa Fe , N.M. , and Lafayette , La .
A 2016 report titled “ Smart Cities Take Over ” revealed ClearWorld ’ s plans to use “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in real-time .
ClearWorld thinks that offering light poles with public USB charging stations will offset the fact that they are monitoring people and vehicles in real-time .
The city of Hampton ’ s “ follow me ” light poles are also equipped with Wi-Fi access and public charging ports .
Over the years , I have reported on how smart cities are using all manners of public surveillance light poles like , GE ’ s City IQ , Phillips Lighting Smart Nodes , Siemens ’ CCTV cameras and Shotspotter to monitor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ClearWorld ’ s “ Follow Me ” light poles take the prize for the most ignominious Orwellian light poles I have had the displeasure of reporting about .
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By MassPrivateI
What happens when a city receives complaints about unlit walking paths?
A typical response to a lack of lighting on walking paths usually means that most cities would add light poles so people could see where they are going. But as you will see, the City of Hampton, Virginia’s response was anything but typical.
When 13 News Now reported that Hampton was installing solar-powered light poles along walking paths, I said to myself – good, that is what the everyone expected. But then something caught my eye.
The light poles the city is installing are being used to monitor traffic and watch sea levels. And that is when I asked, how can light poles monitor traffic and sea levels unless they come equipped with CCTV cameras?
In the video below, 13 News Now interviewed Y.H. Thomas Park resident Carlos Thompson who explains why the city is installing surveillance light poles. Thompson said that with all the new home construction going on around the park, the city installed surveillance light poles to attract new home buyers.

Hampton’s “Digital City Transformation” will eventually replace most of their street lights with “follow me” light poles.
The city has installed fifteen 20-ft off-grid smart poles with built-in solar panels. Using LED lights and lithium batteries, the poles can store energy for up to eight days with no sunlight. The lights have “follow me” technology to illuminate the area where someone is walking, to save energy, and to reduce light pollution to the surrounding neighborhood. A security camera has also been installed to provide a live video feed to the police department.
Does anyone really think that “follow me” surveillance light poles are the answer to unlit walking paths?
The city plans on expanding public surveillance to “downtown on Queens Way, around the Settlers Landing Road parking garage, and the Mellen Street bridge.”
After some digging, I was able to discover that ClearWorld, LLC is responsible for helping police turn the city of Hampton into a Chinese-style surveillance city.
ClearWorld’s “RetroFlex” solar-powered light poles are really solar powered surveillance devices.
RetroFlex light poles monitor a wide array of things:
Real-time technology: Emergency Call Button – Improve public safety via pole-mounted emergency communications.
Surveillance Cameras – multifunctional tool for law enforcement and local government.
Plug and Play – universal ports to support emerging technologies.
Remote Sensors – install and monitor sensors that enhance quality of life and safety in both urban and rural locations.
Real-time traffic monitoring.
Enhanced communications (Wi-Fi) – expand the reach and intensity of communications through resilient power and high line of sight.
One has to wonder if ClearWorld felt emboldened by Amazon donating 15 Ring doorbells to Hampton residents via their police department?
The City of Hampton claims that at least three more cities are using Retroflex light poles to monitor the public. They are: Miami, Santa Fe, N.M., and Lafayette, La.
Smart Cities and “Follow Me” surveillance light poles
A 2016 report titled “Smart Cities Take Over” revealed ClearWorld’s plans to use “Follow Me” light poles to track people in real-time.
In urban areas we provide communications for intelligent parking and infrastructure for public WI-FI expansion, as well as emergency environmental sensors. Our technology is capable of real-time traffic monitoring and enhancing communications to provide solutions.
ClearWorld thinks that offering light poles with public USB charging stations will offset the fact that they are monitoring people and vehicles in real-time.
For residential areas, we provide better security with smarter lighting and remote surveillance camera monitoring. At nearby parks and campuses we will provide security and emergency call buttons on light poles and USB charging stations options.
The city of Hampton’s “follow me” light poles are also equipped with Wi-Fi access and public charging ports.
Over the years, I have reported on how smart cities are using all manners of public surveillance light poles like, GE’s City IQ, Phillips Lighting Smart Nodes, Siemens’ CCTV cameras and Shotspotter to monitor people, smartphones and vehicles. But ClearWorld’s “Follow Me” light poles take the prize for the most ignominious Orwellian light poles I have had the displeasure of reporting about.
Article source: MassPrivateI Blog
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activistpost--2020-02-18--Supply Chain Chaos Unfolds At Major Chinese Ports As Frozen Meat Containers Pile Up

New evidence from Bloomberg reveals cracking global supply chains are fast emerging at major Chinese ports with thousands of containers of frozen meat piling up with nowhere to go .
The Covid-19 outbreak will remain a dominant issue for 1Q as supply chain shocks are being felt by multinationals on either side of the hemisphere .
Sources told Bloomberg that containers of frozen pork , chicken , and beef ( mostly from South America , Europe , and the US ) are piling up at Tianjin , Shanghai , and Ningbo ports because of the lack of truck drivers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in China are quickly running out of room to house the containers and can not provide enough electricity points to keep existing containers cold .
This has forced many vessels to be rerouted to other destinations .
We ’ ve already noted that Bloomberg ’ s Stephen Stapczynski recorded footage of an oil tanker parking lot off the Singapore coast last week as refiners in China cut runs as crude consumption has collapsed by more than 4 million barrels per day .
It ’ s clear that a logistical nightmare is unfolding as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shut down much of its production capacity , producing a massive “ demand shock.
” The impact on the global economy is already dragging down world trade and could force the World Trade Organization ( WTO ) to slash economic growth forecasts for the year .
The Chinese economy constitutes about 20 % of global GDP , and supply chain disruptions across China could cause a cascading effect that could tilt the world into recession .
But it ’ s not just frozen meats piling up at Chinese ports or a crude glut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk that product shortages to Western countries could be 60-90 days out .
Alibaba Group ’ s CEO Daniel Zhang warned last week that the supply chain disruption , or “ shock , ” is a “ black swan event ” for the global economy .
The “ black swan ” warning was also repeated by Freeport-McMoRan CEO Richard Adkerson several weeks ago after he said the outbreak of the virus in China is a “ real black swan event.
” China ’ s economy is at a standstill and could trigger the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2008 .
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By Tyler Durden
New evidence from Bloomberg reveals cracking global supply chains are fast emerging at major Chinese ports with thousands of containers of frozen meat piling up with nowhere to go.
The Covid-19 outbreak will remain a dominant issue for 1Q as supply chain shocks are being felt by multinationals on either side of the hemisphere.
Sources told Bloomberg that containers of frozen pork, chicken, and beef (mostly from South America, Europe, and the US) are piling up at Tianjin, Shanghai, and Ningbo ports because of the lack of truck drivers and many transportation networks remain closed.
Seaports in China are quickly running out of room to house the containers and cannot provide enough electricity points to keep existing containers cold. This has forced many vessels to be rerouted to other destinations.
We’ve already noted that Bloomberg’s Stephen Stapczynski recorded footage of an oil tanker parking lot off the Singapore coast last week as refiners in China cut runs as crude consumption has collapsed by more than 4 million barrels per day.
It’s clear that a logistical nightmare is unfolding as two-thirds of the Chinese economy has effectively shut down much of its production capacity, producing a massive “demand shock.”
The impact on the global economy is already dragging down world trade and could force the World Trade Organization (WTO) to slash economic growth forecasts for the year.
The Chinese economy constitutes about 20% of global GDP, and supply chain disruptions across China could cause a cascading effect that could tilt the world into recession.
But it’s not just frozen meats piling up at Chinese ports or a crude glut developing. There’s a high risk that product shortages to Western countries could be 60-90 days out.
Alibaba Group’s CEO Daniel Zhang warned last week that the supply chain disruption, or “shock,” is a “black swan event” for the global economy.
The “black swan” warning was also repeated by Freeport-McMoRan CEO Richard Adkerson several weeks ago after he said the outbreak of the virus in China is a “real black swan event.”
China’s economy is at a standstill and could trigger the next economic crisis, not seen since 2008.
Article source: Zerohedge.com
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activistpost--2020-02-18--Man Seeks Release From Prison 25 Years Into 60-Year Cannabis Sentence in a Legal State

For more than a year , cannabis has been legal in the state of Michigan and businesses across the state are making millions in the legal industry .
However , tens of thousands of people are still incarcerated under charges relating to cannabis , despite its recent change in legal status .
Michael Thompson is one of those people .
The 68-year-old is currently fighting for a shot to be released after spending the past 25 years in jail .
Thompson was sentenced to 60 years in prison for cannabis distribution in 1996—a sentence that would effectively keep him in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with no chance for parole until he is in his late 80s .
Two years ago , Thompson was denied clemency by former Gov .
Rick Snyder , but he hopes his chances will be better now that cannabis is legal and now that there is a growing support movement on the outside .
Thompson ’ s sentence was so extreme because he had guns in his house , but the guns were locked in a closet and reportedly were legal antiques .
He was raided by police after selling three pounds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They stacked the gun charges on top of the marijuana charge as if they were used in the sale of weed and in fact it wasn ’ t , ” said Kimberly Corral , Thompson ’ s attorney .
“ I can ’ t die in here .
For what ?
Some marijuana and some guns in a locked closet ?
” Thompson said in a phone interview from Muskegon Correctional Facility with WNEM in Flint .
“ I ’ ve lost a lot .
I ’ ve lost my only son .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I loved him .
My favorite nephew .
I lost my mother and my father .
All these losses for what ?
I ’ m in here and I didn ’ t kill anyone , ” Thompson said .
Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said that he is willing to work with Thompson ’ s attorneys to get his sentence reduced .
“ Forty to 60 years is a harsh sentence even in a second-degree murder case , ” Leyton said .
Technically , even though recreational cannabis is legal in the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selling three pounds to an undercover cop will still get you arrested .
But Leyton maintains that the punishment still doesn ’ t fit the crime .
“ I suspect it would be more in the single digits .
I don ’ t think it would even be a 10-year-felony , ” Leyton said .
Thompson and his attorneys are also hoping to get the attention of Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer for the possibility of clemency .
Thompson ’ s supporters are currently organizing petitions and letters to be sent to the governor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letters and petition signatures demanding Thompson ’ s release have been collected through the website .
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By John Vibes
For more than a year, cannabis has been legal in the state of Michigan and businesses across the state are making millions in the legal industry. However, tens of thousands of people are still incarcerated under charges relating to cannabis, despite its recent change in legal status.
Michael Thompson is one of those people. The 68-year-old is currently fighting for a shot to be released after spending the past 25 years in jail. Thompson was sentenced to 60 years in prison for cannabis distribution in 1996—a sentence that would effectively keep him in jail for the rest of his life with no chance for parole until he is in his late 80s.
Two years ago, Thompson was denied clemency by former Gov. Rick Snyder, but he hopes his chances will be better now that cannabis is legal and now that there is a growing support movement on the outside.
Thompson’s sentence was so extreme because he had guns in his house, but the guns were locked in a closet and reportedly were legal antiques. He was raided by police after selling three pounds of cannabis to an undercover officer.
“They stacked the gun charges on top of the marijuana charge as if they were used in the sale of weed and in fact it wasn’t,” said Kimberly Corral, Thompson’s attorney.
“I can’t die in here. For what? Some marijuana and some guns in a locked closet?” Thompson said in a phone interview from Muskegon Correctional Facility with WNEM in Flint.
“I’ve lost a lot. I’ve lost my only son. He was my best friend. And I loved him. My favorite nephew. I lost my mother and my father. All these losses for what? I’m in here and I didn’t kill anyone,” Thompson said.
Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said that he is willing to work with Thompson’s attorneys to get his sentence reduced.
“Forty to 60 years is a harsh sentence even in a second-degree murder case,” Leyton said.
Technically, even though recreational cannabis is legal in the state, it is also highly regulated so selling three pounds to an undercover cop will still get you arrested. But Leyton maintains that the punishment still doesn’t fit the crime.
“I suspect it would be more in the single digits. I don’t think it would even be a 10-year-felony,” Leyton said.
Thompson and his attorneys are also hoping to get the attention of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for the possibility of clemency. Thompson’s supporters are currently organizing petitions and letters to be sent to the governor from the website freemichaelthompson.com. Over 21,000 letters and petition signatures demanding Thompson’s release have been collected through the website.
By John Vibes | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
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activistpost--2020-02-18--Father Arrested for Drugs, Dying In Prison As State Denies Him Cancer Treatment

Talladega County , AL — Justin Faircloth is a loving father and husband who , like many people , has made some mistakes throughout his life .
His most recent mistake involves being caught with a substance deemed illegal by the state which has landed him in prison .
This mistake may very well be his last as he will likely succumb to his stage 4 colon cancer — because the state is refusing to treat him .
Over the past four months , Faircloth ’ s dire condition has gone untreated .
The jail wasn ’ t even allowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his debilitating disease like pain and lack of appetite , nor have they allowed him to speak to his doctor .
“ I haven ’ t received any treatment .
They haven ’ t even let me speak to my doctor since the 17th of January , ” Faircloth said in a call from Limestone Correctional Facility last week .
“ They have me in [ general ] population and I have no immune system .
I have problems digesting and I ’ ve got some bleeding in my stool.
” Before his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probation violation , Faircloth was earning an honest living working on the assembly line at the Honda plant in Talladega County .
When he found out he was dying , he reportedly fell back into drugs .
In April 2019 , the 33-year-old Odenville man was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer that had spread to his liver .
He underwent several rounds of chemotherapy .
But in December , Faircloth was booked into the Etowah County Jail on a probation revocation after being arrested and charged with crimes including drug possession and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since then he has been transferred to state custody .
But he has not received chemotherapy or other necessary cancer treatments since October , according to his oncologist , Dr. Aasim Sehbai of Alabama Cancer Care in Anniston , who says that Faircloth ’ s condition is worsening with each passing day .
Adding insult to cruel and unusual punishment is the fact that after being booked into Etowah County Jail — which was near his family — he was then shipped off to Limestone , a state prison near Athens in north @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved ones .
Now , his doctor is speaking out , trying to get him some help that doesn ’ t seem to be coming .
“ I feel like his care has been compromised .
If he doesn ’ t get treatment , which is already delayed , he can really die in the next month or two , ” his oncologist , Dr. Aasim Sehbai of Alabama Cancer Care in Anniston said in a phone interview with AL.com .
“ With proper treatment he could live two or three years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way or the other , he needs to get treatment.
” But he is not getting it .
What ’ s more , state officials are accusing him of using his stage 4 cancer as a reason to get out of jail .
“ He ’ s using his sickness as an excuse to get out of jail over and over again .
In layman ’ s terms , he just ran out of his chances .
So the judge revoked [ his probation ] and says he has to serve his days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ Judge Steen said , basically , because of his offenses , he can ’ t just keep cutting him loose and hoping he ’ ll do the right thing.
’ ” DOC spokeswoman Samantha Rose told AL.com that their hands are tied as well , noting that while the department “ can present a request for medical furlough as established with specific eligibility criteria ” as outlined in state law and departmental regulations , “ ADOC does not have the authority to release an inmate under a compassionate release , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ courts when requested and petitioned by the inmate ’ s attorney.
” As the bureaucratic prison system tries unsuccessfully to get their sh*t together , Faircloth is dying of cancer and he doesn ’ t have much time left .
“ I ’ m not receiving the proper medical care .
By now , I should ’ ve already had at least three treatments since I ’ ve been locked up and I haven ’ t received one , ” he said .
“ They ’ re doing enough to make it look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But [ the Huntsville doctor ] told me it could be another month before I get treatment .
And I said , ‘ You know , as well as I do , that cancer don ’ t wait for nobody.
’ ” According to the report , the earliest date Faircloth can be released , barring such an intervention , is April 1 , 2031 , according to the DOC ’ s online inmate records .
Without treatment , Dr. Sehbai says he ’ ll be lucky to make it to 2021 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the USMC and former intelligence operator directly tasked by the NSA .
This prior experience gives him unique insight into the world of government corruption and the American police state .
Agorist has been an independent journalist for over a decade and has been featured on mainstream networks around the world .
Agorist is also the Editor at Large at the Free Thought Project .
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By Matt Agorist
Talladega County, AL — Justin Faircloth is a loving father and husband who, like many people, has made some mistakes throughout his life. His most recent mistake involves being caught with a substance deemed illegal by the state which has landed him in prison. This mistake may very well be his last as he will likely succumb to his stage 4 colon cancer — because the state is refusing to treat him.
Over the past four months, Faircloth’s dire condition has gone untreated. The jail wasn’t even allowing him to treat the extreme symptoms of his debilitating disease like pain and lack of appetite, nor have they allowed him to speak to his doctor.
“I haven’t received any treatment. They haven’t even let me speak to my doctor since the 17th of January,” Faircloth said in a call from Limestone Correctional Facility last week. “They have me in [general] population and I have no immune system. I have problems digesting and I’ve got some bleeding in my stool.”
Before his recent drug possession landed him with a probation violation, Faircloth was earning an honest living working on the assembly line at the Honda plant in Talladega County. When he found out he was dying, he reportedly fell back into drugs.
As AL.com reports:
In April 2019, the 33-year-old Odenville man was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer that had spread to his liver. He underwent several rounds of chemotherapy. But in December, Faircloth was booked into the Etowah County Jail on a probation revocation after being arrested and charged with crimes including drug possession and resisting arrest in the preceding months. Since then he has been transferred to state custody. But he has not received chemotherapy or other necessary cancer treatments since October, according to his oncologist, Dr. Aasim Sehbai of Alabama Cancer Care in Anniston, who says that Faircloth’s condition is worsening with each passing day.
Adding insult to cruel and unusual punishment is the fact that after being booked into Etowah County Jail — which was near his family — he was then shipped off to Limestone, a state prison near Athens in north Alabama, 100 miles away from his loved ones.
Now, his doctor is speaking out, trying to get him some help that doesn’t seem to be coming.
“I feel like his care has been compromised. If he doesn’t get treatment, which is already delayed, he can really die in the next month or two,” his oncologist, Dr. Aasim Sehbai of Alabama Cancer Care in Anniston said in a phone interview with AL.com. “With proper treatment he could live two or three years, even up to five years. One way or the other, he needs to get treatment.”
But he is not getting it. What’s more, state officials are accusing him of using his stage 4 cancer as a reason to get out of jail.
“He’s using his sickness as an excuse to get out of jail over and over again. In layman’s terms, he just ran out of his chances. So the judge revoked [his probation] and says he has to serve his days,” Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton said. “Judge Steen said, basically, because of his offenses, he can’t just keep cutting him loose and hoping he’ll do the right thing.’”
DOC spokeswoman Samantha Rose told AL.com that their hands are tied as well, noting that while the department “can present a request for medical furlough as established with specific eligibility criteria” as outlined in state law and departmental regulations, “ADOC does not have the authority to release an inmate under a compassionate release, that is a decision made by the courts when requested and petitioned by the inmate’s attorney.”
As the bureaucratic prison system tries unsuccessfully to get their sh*t together, Faircloth is dying of cancer and he doesn’t have much time left.
“I’m not receiving the proper medical care. By now, I should’ve already had at least three treatments since I’ve been locked up and I haven’t received one,” he said. “They’re doing enough to make it look like they’re doing something. But [the Huntsville doctor] told me it could be another month before I get treatment. And I said, ‘You know, as well as I do, that cancer don’t wait for nobody.’”
According to the report, the earliest date Faircloth can be released, barring such an intervention, is April 1, 2031, according to the DOC’s online inmate records. Without treatment, Dr. Sehbai says he’ll be lucky to make it to 2021.
Article source: The Free Thought Project
Matt Agorist is an honorably discharged veteran of the USMC and former intelligence operator directly tasked by the NSA. This prior experience gives him unique insight into the world of government corruption and the American police state. Agorist has been an independent journalist for over a decade and has been featured on mainstream networks around the world. Agorist is also the Editor at Large at the Free Thought Project. Follow @MattAgorist on Twitter, Steemit, and now on Minds.
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