saraacater--2020-04-29--Powell: Unsealed FBI Handwritten Notes And Emails Reveal Agents Plotted Perjury Trap On Flynn

U.S. District Court Judge Emmet G. Sullivan unsealed four pages of stunning FBI emails and handwritten notes Wednesday , regarding former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn , which allegedly reveal the retired three star general was targeted by senior FBI officials for prosecution , stated Flynn ’ s defense attorney Sidney Powell .
Those notes and emails revealed that the retired three-star general appeared to be set up for a perjury trap by the senior members of the bureau and agents charged with investigating the now-debunked allegations that President Donald Trump ’ s campaign colluded with Russia , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Flynn .
Moreover , the Department of Justice release 11 more pages of documents Wednesday afternoon , according to Powell .
“ What is especially terrifying is that without the integrity of Attorney General Bill Barr and U.S. Attorney Jensen , we still would not have this clear exculpatory information as Mr. Van Grack and the prosecutors have opposed every request we have made , ” said Powell .
It appears , based on the notes and emails that the Department of Justice was determined at the time to prosecute Flynn , regardless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The FBI pre-planned a deliberate attack on Gen. Flynn and willfully chose to ignore mention of Section 1001 in the interview despite full knowledge of that practice , ” Powell said in a statement .
“ The FBI planned it as a perjury trap at best and in so doing put it in writing stating ‘ what is our goal ?
Truth/ Admission or to get him to lie so we can prosecute him or get him fired.
” The documents , reviewed and obtained by SaraACarter.com , reveal that senior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ setting up Flynn , prior to interviewing him at the White House on Jan. 24 , 2017 .
It was that interview at the White House with former FBI Special Agent Peter Strzok and FBI Special Agent Joe Pientka that led Flynn , now 61 , to plead guilty after months of pressure by prosecutors , financial strain and threats to prosecute his son .
Powell filed a motion earlier this year to withdraw Flynn ’ s guilty plea and to dismiss his case for egregious government misconduct .
Flynn pleaded guilty in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecutors , to lying to investigators about his conversations with Russian diplomat Sergey Kislyak about sanctions on Russia .
This January , however , he withdrew his guilty plea in the U.S. District Court in Washington , D.C .
He stated that he was “ innocent of this crime ” and was coerced by the FBI and prosecutors under threats that would charge his son with a crime .
He filed to withdraw his guilty plea after DOJ prosecutors went back on their word and asked the judge to sentence Flynn to up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him of not cooperating in another case against his former partner .
Then prosecutors backtracked and said probation would be fine but by then Powell , his attorney , had already filed to withdraw his guilty plea .
The documents reveal that prior to the interview with Flynn in January , 2017 the FBI had already come to the conclusion that Flynn was guilty and beyond that the officials were working together to see how best to corner the 33-year military veteran and former head of the Defense Intelligence Agency .
The bureau @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence of his phone conversation to help him in his recollection of events , which is standard procedure .
Even stranger , the agents that interviewed Flynn later admitted that they didn ’ t believe he lied during the interview with them .
Powell told this reporter last week that the documents produced by the government are “ stunning Brady evidence ’ proving Flynn was deliberately set up and framed by corrupt agents at the top of the FBI to target President Trump .
Powell told this reporter Wednesday that the order by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 in the supplement to Flynn ’ s motion to dismiss for egregious government conduct is exposing the truth to the public .
She said it ’ s “ easy to see that he was set up and that Mr. Flynn was the insurance policy for the FBI.
” Powell ’ s reference to the ‘ insurance policy , ’ is based on one of the thousands of texts exchanged by former FBI lawyer Lisa Page and her then-lover former FBI Special Agent Peter Strzok .
The new documents were turned over to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They were discovered after an extensive review by the attorneys appointed by U.S. Attorney General William Barr to review Flynn ’ s case , which includes U.S. Attorney of St. Louis , Jeff Jensen .
In one of the emails dated Jan. 23 , 2017 , FBI lawyer Lisa Page , who at the time was having an affair with Strzok and who worked closely with him on the case discussed the charges the bureau would bring on Flynn before the actual interview at the White House took place .
Those email @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Director Andrew McCabe , who was fired by the DOJ for lying multiple times to investigators with DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz ’ s office .
Former FBI Director James Comey , who was fired by President Trump for his conduct , revealed during an interview with Nicolle Wallace last year that he sent the FBI agents to interview Flynn at the White House under circumstances he would have never done to another administration .
“ I probably wouldn ’ t have done or maybe gotten away with in a more organized investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Comey said .
“ In the George W. Bush administration … or the Obama administration , two men that all of us , perhaps , have increased appreciation for over the last two years.
” In the Jan 23 , email Page asks Strzok the day before he interviews Flynn at the White House : “ I have a question for you .
Could the admonition re 1001 be given at the beginning at the interview ?
Or does it have to come following a statement which agents believe to be false ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( I feel bad that I don ’ t know this but I don ’ t remember ever having to do this !
Plus I ’ ve only charged it once in the context of lying to a federal probation officer ) .
It seems to be if the former , then it would be an easy way to just casually slip that in .
“ Of course as you know sir , federal law makes it a crime to… ” Strzok ’ s response : I haven ’ t read the policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you can say it at any time .
I ’ m 90 percent sure about that , but I can check in the am .
In the motion filed earlier this week , Powell stated “ since August 2016 at the latest , partisan FBI and DOJ leaders conspired to destroy Mr. Flynn .
These documents show in their own handwriting and emails that they intended either to create an offense they could prosecute or at least get him fired .
Then came the incredible malfeasance of Mr. Van Grack ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their knowledge there was no crime by Mr. Flynn.
” Attached to the email is handwritten notes regarding Flynn that are stunning on their face .
It is lists of how the agents will guide him in an effort to get him to trip up on his answers during their questioning and what charges they could bring against him .
“ If we get him to admit to breaking the Logan Act , give facts to DOJ & have them decide , ” state the handwritten notes .
“ Or if he initially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not legible ) & he admits it , document for DOJ , & let them decide how to address it.
” The next two points reveal that the agents were concerned about how their interview with Flynn would be perceived saying “ if we ’ re seen as playing games , WH ( White House ) will be furious.
” “ Protect our institution by not playing games , ” the last point on the first half of the hand written notes state .
• I agreed yesterday that we shouldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t admit • I thought @ it last night , I believe we should rethink this • What is ( not legible ) ?
Truth/admission or to get him to lie , so we can prosecute him or get him fired ?
• we regularly show subjects evidence , with the goal of getting them to admit their wrongdoing • I don ’ t see how getting someone to admit their wrongdoing is going easy on him • If we get him to admit to breaking the Logan Act , give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Or if he initially lies , then we present him ( not legible ) & he admits it , document for DOJ , & let them decide how to address it • If we ’ re seen as playing games , WH will be furious • Protect our institution by not playing games • we have case on Flynn & Russians • Our goal is to ( not legible ) • Our goal is to determine if Mike Flynn is going to tell the truth or if he lies @ relationship w/ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from former FBI agent Strzok , who interviewed Flynn at the White House to then FBI General Counsel James Baker , who is no longer with the FBI and was himself under investigation for leaking alleged national security information to the media .
The email was a series of questions to prepare McCabe for his phone conversation with Flynn on the day the agents went to interview him at the White House .
These questions would be questions that Flynn may ask McCabe before sending the agents over to interview him .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through these , but for DD ’ s ( referencing Deputy Director Andrew McCabe ) consideration about how to answer in advance of his call with Flynn : Am I the subject of an investigation ?
Is it an espionage investigation ?
Do I need an attorney ?
Do I need to tell Priebus ?
The President ?
Will you tell Priebus ?
The President ?
Will you tell the WH what I tell you ?
What happens to the information/who will you tell what I tell you ?
Will you need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be released publically ?
Will the substance of our interview be released ?
How long will this take ( depends on his cooperation – I ’ d plan 45 minutes ) ?
Can we do this over the phone ?
I can explain all this right now , I did this , this , this [ do you shut him down ?
Hear him out ?
Conduct the interview if he starts talking ?
Do you want another agent/witness standing by in case he starts doing this ? ]

U.S. District Court Judge Emmet G. Sullivan unsealed four pages of stunning FBI emails and handwritten notes Wednesday, regarding former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, which allegedly reveal the retired three star general was targeted by senior FBI officials for prosecution, stated Flynn’s defense attorney Sidney Powell. Those notes and emails revealed that the retired three-star general appeared to be set up for a perjury trap by the senior members of the bureau and agents charged with investigating the now-debunked allegations that President Donald Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia, said Sidney Powell, the defense lawyer representing Flynn.
Moreover, the Department of Justice released 11 more pages of documents Wednesday afternoon, according to Powell.
https://twitter.com/sidneypowell1/status/1255608107033595905?s=11
“What is especially terrifying is that without the integrity of Attorney General Bill Barr and U.S. Attorney Jensen, we still would not have this clear exculpatory information as Mr. Van Grack and the prosecutors have opposed every request we have made,” said Powell.
It appears, based on the notes and emails that the Department of Justice was determined at the time to prosecute Flynn, regardless of what they found, Powell said.
“The FBI pre-planned a deliberate attack on Gen. Flynn and willfully chose to ignore mention of Section 1001 in the interview despite full knowledge of that practice,” Powell said in a statement. “The FBI planned it as a perjury trap at best and in so doing put it in writing stating ‘what is our goal? Truth/ Admission or to get him to lie so we can prosecute him or get him fired.”
The documents, reviewed and obtained by SaraACarter.com, reveal that senior FBI officials discussed strategies for targeting and setting up Flynn, prior to interviewing him at the White House on Jan. 24, 2017. It was that interview at the White House with former FBI Special Agent Peter Strzok and FBI Special Agent Joe Pientka that led Flynn, now 61, to plead guilty after months of pressure by prosecutors, financial strain and threats to prosecute his son.
Powell filed a motion earlier this year to withdraw Flynn’s guilty plea and to dismiss his case for egregious government misconduct. Flynn pleaded guilty in December 2017, under duress by government prosecutors, to lying to investigators about his conversations with Russian diplomat Sergey Kislyak about sanctions on Russia. This January, however, he withdrew his guilty plea in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. He stated that he was “innocent of this crime” and was coerced by the FBI and prosecutors under threats that would charge his son with a crime. He filed to withdraw his guilty plea after DOJ prosecutors went back on their word and asked the judge to sentence Flynn to up to six months in prison, accusing him of not cooperating in another case against his former partner. Then prosecutors backtracked and said probation would be fine but by then Powell, his attorney, had already filed to withdraw his guilty plea.
The documents reveal that prior to the interview with Flynn in January, 2017 the FBI had already come to the conclusion that Flynn was guilty and beyond that the officials were working together to see how best to corner the 33-year military veteran and former head of the Defense Intelligence Agency. The bureau deliberately chose not to show him the evidence of his phone conversation to help him in his recollection of events, which is standard procedure. Even stranger, the agents that interviewed Flynn later admitted that they didn’t believe he lied during the interview with them.
Powell told this reporter last week that the documents produced by the government are “stunning Brady evidence’ proving Flynn was deliberately set up and framed by corrupt agents at the top of the FBI to target President Trump.
She noted earlier this week in her motion that the evidence “also defeats any argument that the interview of Mr. Flynn on January 24 was material to any ‘investigation.’ The government has deliberately suppressed this evidence from the inception of this prosecution—knowing there was no crime by Mr. Flynn.”
Powell told this reporter Wednesday that the order by Sullivan to unseal the documents in Exhibit 3 in the supplement to Flynn’s motion to dismiss for egregious government conduct is exposing the truth to the public. She said it’s “easy to see that he was set up and that Mr. Flynn was the insurance policy for the FBI.” Powell’s reference to the ‘insurance policy,’ is based on one of the thousands of texts exchanged by former FBI lawyer Lisa Page and her then-lover former FBI Special Agent Peter Strzok.
In an Aug. 15, 2016, text from Strzok to Page he states, “I want to believe the path you threw out for consideration in Andy’s (former Deputy Director Andrew McCabe) office — that there’s no way he gets elected — but I’m afraid we can’t take that risk. It’s like an insurance policy in the unlikely event you die before 40.”
The new documents were turned over to Powell, by U.S. Attorney Timothy Shea. They were discovered after an extensive review by the attorneys appointed by U.S. Attorney General William Barr to review Flynn’s case, which includes U.S. Attorney of St. Louis, Jeff Jensen.
In one of the emails dated Jan. 23, 2017, FBI lawyer Lisa Page, who at the time was having an affair with Strzok and who worked closely with him on the case discussed the charges the bureau would bring on Flynn before the actual interview at the White House took place. Those email exchanges were prepared for former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who was fired by the DOJ for lying multiple times to investigators with DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s office.
Former FBI Director James Comey, who was fired by President Trump for his conduct, revealed during an interview with Nicolle Wallace last year that he sent the FBI agents to interview Flynn at the White House under circumstances he would have never done to another administration.
“I probably wouldn’t have done or maybe gotten away with in a more organized investigation, a more organized administration,” Comey said. “In the George W. Bush administration … or the Obama administration, two men that all of us, perhaps, have increased appreciation for over the last two years.”
In the Jan 23, email Page asks Strzok the day before he interviews Flynn at the White House:
“I have a question for you. Could the admonition re 1001 be given at the beginning at the interview? Or does it have to come following a statement which agents believe to be false? Does the policy speak to that? (I feel bad that I don’t know this but I don’t remember ever having to do this! Plus I’ve only charged it once in the context of lying to a federal probation officer). It seems to be if the former, then it would be an easy way to just casually slip that in.
“Of course as you know sir, federal law makes it a crime to…”
Strzok’s response: I haven’t read the policy lately, but if I recall correctly, you can say it at any time. I’m 90 percent sure about that, but I can check in the am.
In the motion filed earlier this week, Powell stated “since August 2016 at the latest, partisan FBI and DOJ leaders conspired to destroy Mr. Flynn. These documents show in their own handwriting and emails that they intended either to create an offense they could prosecute or at least get him fired. Then came the incredible malfeasance of Mr. Van Grack’s and the SCO’s prosecution despite their knowledge there was no crime by Mr. Flynn.”
Attached to the email is handwritten notes regarding Flynn that are stunning on their face. It is lists of how the agents will guide him in an effort to get him to trip up on his answers during their questioning and what charges they could bring against him.
“If we get him to admit to breaking the Logan Act, give facts to DOJ & have them decide,” state the handwritten notes. “Or if he initially lies, then we present him (not legible) & he admits it, document for DOJ, & let them decide how to address it.”
The next two points reveal that the agents were concerned about how their interview with Flynn would be perceived saying “if we’re seen as playing games, WH (White House) will be furious.”
“Protect our institution by not playing games,” the last point on the first half of the hand written notes state.
From the handwritten note:
Afterwards:
interview
I agreed yesterday that we shouldn’t show Flynn (redacted) if he didn’t admit
I thought @ it last night, I believe we should rethink this
What is (not legible) ? Truth/admission or to get him to lie, so we can prosecute him or get him fired?
we regularly show subjects evidence, with the goal of getting them to admit their wrongdoing
I don’t see how getting someone to admit their wrongdoing is going easy on him
If we get him to admit to breaking the Logan Act, give facts to DOJ & have them decide
Or if he initially lies, then we present him (not legible) & he admits it, document for DOJ, & let them decide how to address it
If we’re seen as playing games, WH will be furious
Protect our institution by not playing games
(Left column)
we have case on Flynn & Russians
Our goal is to (not legible)
Our goal is to determine if Mike Flynn is going to tell the truth or if he lies @ relationship w/ Russians
can quote (redacted)
Shouldn’t (redacted
Review (not legible) stand alone
It appears evident from an email from former FBI agent Strzok, who interviewed Flynn at the White House to then FBI General Counsel James Baker, who is no longer with the FBI and was himself under investigation for leaking alleged national security information to the media.
The email was a series of questions to prepare McCabe for his phone conversation with Flynn on the day the agents went to interview him at the White House. These questions would be questions that Flynn may ask McCabe before sending the agents over to interview him.
Email from Peter Strzok, cc’d to FBI General Counsel James Baker: (January 24, 2017)
I’m sure he’s thought through these, but for DD’s (referencing Deputy Director Andrew McCabe) consideration about how to answer in advance of his call with Flynn:
Am I in trouble?
Am I the subject of an investigation?
Is it a criminal investigation?
Is it an espionage investigation? Do I need an attorney? Do I need to tell Priebus? The President?
Will you tell Priebus? The President? Will you tell the WH what I tell you?
What happens to the information/who will you tell what I tell you? Will you need to interview other people?
Will our interview be released publically? Will the substance of our interview be released?
How long will this take (depends on his cooperation – I’d plan 45 minutes)? Can we do this over the phone?
I can explain all this right now, I did this, this, this [do you shut him down? Hear him out? Conduct the interview if he starts talking? Do you want another agent/witness standing by in case he starts doing this?]
Thanks,
Pete


saraacater--2020-04-29--Boneless Chicken Scarce, Food Supply Chain ‘Breaking’ Amid Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a major toll on the North American meat industry , and boneless chicken in particular .
Food stores in the United States and Canada are stocking the shelves with chicken thighs and drumsticks , as opposed to the more popular boneless chicken legs and breasts , according to a Fortune report .
The neighboring nations have reduced slaughter capacity due to novel coronavirus infections among workers at some of the largest meat processing plants .
Some plants have even limited the types of cuts available to consumers .
President Donald Trump , citing his authority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an executive order Tuesday that “ it is important that processors of beef , pork , and poultry ( ‘ meat and poultry ’ ) in the food supply chain continue operating and fulfilling orders to ensure a continued supply of protein for Americans.
” The food supply chain has been hurting since mid-March , when the COVID-19 outbreak intensified and shutdowns began .
Tyson Foods ( the nation ’ s second-largest processor of chicken , beef and pork ) Chairman John Tyson warned Sunday that the U.S. “ food supply chain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be limited supply of our products available in grocery stores until we are able to reopen our facilities that are currently closed.
” White House officials have indicated they will issue safety guidance for food plants to help protect their workers from the virus .
On Tuesday , the President received praise from The North American Meat Institute , the oldest and largest association representing the U.S. meat and poultry packing and processing industry .
“ We are grateful to ( President Trump ) for protecting our nation ’ s food supply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Potts wrote in a statement .
“ The safety of the heroic men & women working in the meat & poultry industry is the 1st priority .
And as it is assured , facilities should re-open.
” According to the Fortune report , “ outbreaks have shut down almost a third of U.S. pork capacity.
” Meanwhile , the Canadian company Cargill Inc. has halted production at its beef plant in High River , Alberta , which “ accounts for about 40 % of country ’ s processing capacity.
” As of Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nationwide have tested positive for the virus , with at least 18 workers succumbing to the virus , according to USA TODAY/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting tracking .
Employees in at least 80 plants across 26 states have been infected with COVID-19 .
Additionally , there have been at least 28 closures of plants for at least one day .

The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a major toll on the North American meat industry, and boneless chicken in particular.
Food stores in the United States and Canada are stocking the shelves with chicken thighs and drumsticks, as opposed to the more popular boneless chicken legs and breasts, according to a Fortune report. The neighboring nations have reduced slaughter capacity due to novel coronavirus infections among workers at some of the largest meat processing plants. Some plants have even limited the types of cuts available to consumers.
President Donald Trump, citing his authority under the Defense Production Act, declared in an executive order Tuesday that “it is important that processors of beef, pork, and poultry (‘meat and poultry’) in the food supply chain continue operating and fulfilling orders to ensure a continued supply of protein for Americans.”
The food supply chain has been hurting since mid-March, when the COVID-19 outbreak intensified and shutdowns began. Tyson Foods (the nation’s second-largest processor of chicken, beef and pork) Chairman John Tyson warned Sunday that the U.S. “food supply chain is breaking” and that “there will be limited supply of our products available in grocery stores until we are able to reopen our facilities that are currently closed.”
White House officials have indicated they will issue safety guidance for food plants to help protect their workers from the virus.
On Tuesday, the President received praise from The North American Meat Institute, the oldest and largest association representing the U.S. meat and poultry packing and processing industry.
“We are grateful to (President Trump) for protecting our nation’s food supply,” President and CEO Julie Anna Potts wrote in a statement. “The safety of the heroic men & women working in the meat & poultry industry is the 1st priority. And as it is assured, facilities should re-open.”
"We are grateful to @realDonaldTrump for protecting our nation’s food supply," said @MeatInstitute Pres. & CEO Julie Anna Potts. "The safety of the heroic men & women working in the meat & poultry industry is the 1st priority. And as it is assured, facilities should re-open. — North American Meat Institute (@MeatInstitute) April 29, 2020
According to the Fortune report, “outbreaks have shut down almost a third of U.S. pork capacity.” Meanwhile, the Canadian company Cargill Inc. has halted production at its beef plant in High River, Alberta, which “accounts for about 40% of country’s processing capacity.”
As of Tuesday morning, more than 4,400 meatpacking workers nationwide have tested positive for the virus, with at least 18 workers succumbing to the virus, according to USA TODAY/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting tracking. Employees in at least 80 plants across 26 states have been infected with COVID-19. Additionally, there have been at least 28 closures of plants for at least one day.


saraacater--2020-04-29--EXCLUSIVE: NYPD Union President Calls de Blasio ‘An Idiot’ For Asking Officers To ‘Violate People’s

EXCLUSIVE: NYPD Union President Calls de Blasio ‘An Idiot’ For Asking Officers To ‘Violate People’s Rights’

In an exclusive interview with this reporter Wednesday , President of the Sergeants Benevolent Association , an NYPD union , Ed Mullins called New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio “ an idiot ” for instructing his officers to arrest people gathering in large groups after hundreds of Jewish people attended a funeral for a well-respected rabbi on Tuesday night .
“ You can ’ t tell law enforcement to go out and violate people ’ s rights , ” he said .
Mullins , who has served in the NYPD for 38 years , said that the Jewish community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what occurred last night is not new .
This happens all the time .
What occurred last night was different because the community was given out masks .
They were trying to keep things organized.
” De Blasio ’ s reaction , however , was anything but sensitive to people of faith mourning the loss of a religious leader , Mullins told me .
“ Whatever treated him to go out and take a stance , he did it at a funeral for people of faith and I question what he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
Mullins echoed the many critics arguing that the Mayor ’ s comments singled out the Jews and detailed several areas where there ’ s been “ no enforcement ” order from de Blasio including when mass crowds gathered on Tuesday to watch the U.S. Navy Blue Angel ’ s fly over the city as a show of solidarity with essential workers .
“ So why did you target people of faith at a funeral ?
Ironically , there ’ s a video of a woman .
She had her husband ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in an apartment for several days .
So , what do you expect people to do ?
The city ’ s not responding .
We have people who are sick , go to hospitals , they have no family members , they ’ re dying alone , some of them are doctors and nurses , and then they ’ re being buried with really no funerals , ” Mullins explained .
He added , “ So you have a community that ’ s doing what they always do .
They ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t have a problem with it .
I wasn ’ t at the funeral .
I wasn ’ t infected myself with anything , but I just looked at photos and they ’ re wearing masks .
So , this is what your biggest complaint is that you felt it ’ s necessary to get out of bed and go yell at people from a funeral ?
You took away Easter Sunday church from us .
I ’ m Catholic , I didn ’ t get to go to mass on Easter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can you expect people to take ?
” Mullins condemned some of de Blasio ’ s early actions that he said signaled that the coronavirus spread in the city “ was no big deal ” including when he instructed people to visit “ Chinatown , and go for walks , go out to dinner.
” In his press conference on Wednesday , the Mayor defended his comments saying he was trying to protect police and those gathering , however , Mullins didn ’ t find his argument convincing .
“ We ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injured under him , cops abused under him , ” Mullins said .
“ So don ’ t tell me you ’ re trying to keep police safe and it puts us in harm ’ s way.
” The city has seen a record surge in antisemitic hate crimes .
In 2019 , antisemitic hate crimes increased by 26 percent and in an effort to fix the issue , the NYPD deployed to Brooklyn neighborhoods with reported incidents .
“ Let ’ s eliminate the virus , let ’ s just eliminate that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have occurred in the last two years in the Jewish community .
I mean it ’ s been nonstop .
And , the truth is , it ’ s always been an issue , but it ’ s been nonstop in the last two years .
And you ’ re the Mayor of this city , you ’ re keeping out all these things , this isn ’ t gon na happen on your watch .
Well , it ’ s happening .
So what do you expect people to do ?
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Mullins said .
“ It ’ s just amazing that he even went out and took a position on this .
I mean just him taking a position is significant , but at a funeral for people of faith ?
And it ’ s no secret , the Jewish community is a faithful community , so to sit there and be like ‘ this is it.
’ You ’ re making provisions for everything else , maybe you should make provisions of look , if this is gon na happen , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And at least accommodate people to that degree .
”

In an exclusive interview with this reporter Wednesday, President of the Sergeants Benevolent Association, an NYPD union, Ed Mullins called New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio “an idiot” for instructing his officers to arrest people gathering in large groups after hundreds of Jewish people attended a funeral for a well-respected rabbi on Tuesday night.
“You can’t tell law enforcement to go out and violate people’s rights,” he said.
The grand rabbi from Williamsburg passed away. The community followed all guidance & wore masks. The Shomrim was there giving out masks if they saw somebody on the street with out a mask. They did an excellent job. The only issue is your incompetent and targeted people of faith. pic.twitter.com/3tjMMcm4py — SBA (@SBANYPD) April 29, 2020
Mullins, who has served in the NYPD for 38 years, said that the Jewish community regularly has large gatherings, and “what occurred last night is not new. This happens all the time. What occurred last night was different because the community was given out masks. They were trying to keep things organized.”
De Blasio’s reaction, however, was anything but sensitive to people of faith mourning the loss of a religious leader, Mullins told me. “Whatever treated him to go out and take a stance, he did it at a funeral for people of faith and I question what he’s doing by doing that,” he said.
Mullins echoed the many critics arguing that the Mayor’s comments singled out the Jews and detailed several areas where there’s been “no enforcement” order from de Blasio including when mass crowds gathered on Tuesday to watch the U.S. Navy Blue Angel’s fly over the city as a show of solidarity with essential workers.
“So why did you target people of faith at a funeral? Ironically, there’s a video of a woman. She had her husband’s body, I believe it was, in an apartment for several days. So, what do you expect people to do? The city’s not responding. We have people who are sick, go to hospitals, they have no family members, they’re dying alone, some of them are doctors and nurses, and then they’re being buried with really no funerals,” Mullins explained.
A HEARTBREAKING moment of a woman who lost a family member. Although we pray for her, MAYOR DEBLASIO SHOULD BURN IN HELL for what he’s done to NYC. This poor lady says it all. God bless her. pic.twitter.com/pmL6XZ8HNq — SBA (@SBANYPD) April 28, 2020
He added, “So you have a community that’s doing what they always do. They’re in their own community. They didn’t have a problem with it. I wasn’t at the funeral. I wasn’t infected myself with anything, but I just looked at photos and they’re wearing masks. So, this is what your biggest complaint is that you felt it’s necessary to get out of bed and go yell at people from a funeral? You took away Easter Sunday church from us. I’m Catholic, I didn’t get to go to mass on Easter Sunday. How much more of this can you expect people to take?”
Mullins condemned some of de Blasio’s early actions that he said signaled that the coronavirus spread in the city “was no big deal” including when he instructed people to visit “Chinatown, and go for walks, go out to dinner.”
“The truth of the matter is the guy’s an idiot, he has no idea what he’s doing,” Mullins said. “The governor is smacking him up and down the state of New York. and he’s embarrassed and he thinks he’s taken a hardcore approach.”
In his press conference on Wednesday, the Mayor defended his comments saying he was trying to protect police and those gathering, however, Mullins didn’t find his argument convincing.
“We’ve had cops killed under him, cops injured under him, cops abused under him,” Mullins said. “So don’t tell me you’re trying to keep police safe and it puts us in harm’s way.”
The city has seen a record surge in antisemitic hate crimes. In 2019, antisemitic hate crimes increased by 26 percent and in an effort to fix the issue, the NYPD deployed to Brooklyn neighborhoods with reported incidents.
“Let’s eliminate the virus, let’s just eliminate that. Look at the hate crimes that have occurred in the last two years in the Jewish community. I mean it’s been nonstop. And, the truth is, it’s always been an issue, but it’s been nonstop in the last two years. And you’re the Mayor of this city, you’re keeping out all these things, this isn’t gonna happen on your watch. Well, it’s happening. So what do you expect people to do? They’re not following your direction,” Mullins said.
“It’s just amazing that he even went out and took a position on this. I mean just him taking a position is significant, but at a funeral for people of faith? And it’s no secret, the Jewish community is a faithful community, so to sit there and be like ‘this is it.’ You’re making provisions for everything else, maybe you should make provisions of look, if this is gonna happen, this is how we should do it. And at least accommodate people to that degree.”


saraacater--2020-04-29--Fauci Says Sports May Not Resume In 2020, MLB Officials ‘Near Certain’ Season Will Be Played

While Major League Baseball ( MLB ) is trying to figure out a way to have an abbreviated 2020 season , National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci says sports might not happen this year .
Dr. Fauci , a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force , told The New York Times on Tuesday that sports may be sidelined until widespread testing is available .
“ Safety , for the players and for the fans , trumps everything , ” Dr. Fauci told the Times .
“ If you can ’ t guarantee safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have to bite the bullet and say , ‘ We may have to go without this sport for this season.
’ ” However , senior MLB officials told Fox Business on Wednesday that they are “ near certain there will be Major League Baseball in 2020 , ” according to a tweet from reporter Charles Gasparino .
Dr. Fauci , who has made frequent media appearances since the task force was formed , said earlier this month that “ there ’ s a way ” for sports to resume if games are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teams are quarantined in hotels between games .

While Major League Baseball (MLB) is trying to figure out a way to have an abbreviated 2020 season, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci says sports might not happen this year.
Dr. Fauci, a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, told The New York Times on Tuesday that sports may be sidelined until widespread testing is available.
“Safety, for the players and for the fans, trumps everything,” Dr. Fauci told the Times. “If you can’t guarantee safety, then unfortunately you’re going to have to bite the bullet and say, ‘We may have to go without this sport for this season.’”
However, senior MLB officials told Fox Business on Wednesday that they are “near certain there will be Major League Baseball in 2020,” according to a tweet from reporter Charles Gasparino.
BREAKING: Senior @MLB officials tell @FoxBusiness they are near certain there will be major league baseball in 2020 even if the details of the game are still being debated. League closely watching @NYGovCuomo for timing on reopening of NYC and games for @Mets @Yankees more now — Charles Gasparino (@CGasparino) April 29, 2020
Dr. Fauci, who has made frequent media appearances since the task force was formed, said earlier this month that “there’s a way” for sports to resume if games are played without fans in the seats and teams are quarantined in hotels between games.
“I would love to be able to have all sports back,” said Dr. Fauci. “But as a health official and a physician and a scientist, I have to say, right now, when you look at the country, we’re not ready for that yet.” He added that “if we let our desire to prematurely get back to normal, we can only get ourselves right back in the same hole we were in a few weeks ago.” According to a report published Tuesday by Joel Sherman of the New York Post, MLB believes that it would be able to start the season by early July. There have been rumors that the season could possibly be played at Spring Training facilities in Arizona and Florida. Moreover, the National Basketball Association is reopening team practice facilities beginning Friday for players in states and cities that are loosening stay-at-home restrictions, NBA sources told ESPN over the weekend.