newsweek--2020-12-06--'90 Day Fiancé' Season 8 Spoilers: Are Andrew and Amira Still Together?

90 Day Fiancé has seen some absolutely wild love stories sure to stick with viewers for a long time .
A new couple from 90 Day Fiancé Season 8 will challenge all preconceived expectations of the series , though , when the coronavirus plays a giant role in their on-screen reunions .
Andrew and Amira are one of four new couples that will be featured on Season 8 , alongside three returning couples .
Andrew , who is 32 , met a French woman named Amira , 28 , online .
They then met in person by planning a trip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's weekend trip to Vegas ended in Andrew proposing to Amira , even though they 'd only spent a few days together in person .
The rest of their background story has yet to unfold , but it sounds very similar to some other 90 Day Fiance relationship successes ... and failures .
The quick engagement means one thing : Amira must relocate to America when her K-1 Visa is available , and they 'll have just 90 days to get married .
But COVID will throw a wrench in the plans .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ only will Amira adjust to America , but the couple will also navigate quarantine and COVID travel together .
Not only will there be active pressure on the couple to get to know each other more , but they 'll only have 30 days to do it , instead of 90 , a trailer for Season 8 showed .
Apparently , because of her K-1 Visa 's expiration date and limited COVID travel , Amira will have a shortened time period to marry Andrew , should the pair choose to formally tie the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for many American couples , no matter what their stories .
So are Amira and Andrew still together after Season 8 of 90 Day Fiance was filmed ?
Usually , if there 's any clue on a couple 's current , post-show relationship status , it 's found through their social media feeds .
Amira does have her own , public Instagram account , but there is n't much to suggest anything about her current relationship with Andrew .
Instead of photos of the pair as a couple , Amira has a handful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of herself and Andrew , which TLC have used for the show 's promotion .
It seems like Amira is n't planning to give anything away just yet .
Andrew 's social media may reveal more .
The California native does n't have photos of Amira , either , but he seems to be more active on the platform .
For Thanksgiving , Andrew traveled to Brazil and posted a series of photos and videos of his international adventure .
There 's no sign of Amira traveling with him , either in Andrew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posts .
A photo posted by Amira on November 28 shows her standing by a pool in what could be a tropical location , like Brazil .
The only other thing that could point to a separation between Amira and Andrew is that the couple does n't currently follow each other on Instagram .
In their individual 90 Day Fiancé posts , neither tagged the other 's account .
This could signify they 're not on great terms , or that they 're trying not to give anything away before the show airs @

90 Day Fiancé has seen some absolutely wild love stories sure to stick with viewers for a long time. A new couple from 90 Day Fiancé Season 8 will challenge all preconceived expectations of the series, though, when the coronavirus plays a giant role in their on-screen reunions.
Andrew and Amira are one of four new couples that will be featured on Season 8, alongside three returning couples. Andrew, who is 32, met a French woman named Amira, 28, online. They then met in person by planning a trip to Las Vegas together.
The pair's weekend trip to Vegas ended in Andrew proposing to Amira, even though they'd only spent a few days together in person. The rest of their background story has yet to unfold, but it sounds very similar to some other 90 Day Fiance relationship successes...and failures.
Amira (L) and Andrew of "90 Day Fiance" Season 8. TLC
The quick engagement means one thing: Amira must relocate to America when her K-1 Visa is available, and they'll have just 90 days to get married. But COVID will throw a wrench in the plans. Because of the global illness, not only will Amira adjust to America, but the couple will also navigate quarantine and COVID travel together.
Not only will there be active pressure on the couple to get to know each other more, but they'll only have 30 days to do it, instead of 90, a trailer for Season 8 showed. Apparently, because of her K-1 Visa's expiration date and limited COVID travel, Amira will have a shortened time period to marry Andrew, should the pair choose to formally tie the knot.
Amira will move to America on "90 Day Fiance" Season 8. TLC
2020 has posed stressful situations for many American couples, no matter what their stories. So are Amira and Andrew still together after Season 8 of 90 Day Fiance was filmed?
Usually, if there's any clue on a couple's current, post-show relationship status, it's found through their social media feeds. Amira does have her own, public Instagram account, but there isn't much to suggest anything about her current relationship with Andrew.
Instead of photos of the pair as a couple, Amira has a handful of selfies as well as two photos of herself and Andrew, which TLC have used for the show's promotion. It seems like Amira isn't planning to give anything away just yet.
Andrew's social media may reveal more. The California native doesn't have photos of Amira, either, but he seems to be more active on the platform. For Thanksgiving, Andrew traveled to Brazil and posted a series of photos and videos of his international adventure.
There's no sign of Amira traveling with him, either in Andrew's photos or in Amira's own posts. A photo posted by Amira on November 28 shows her standing by a pool in what could be a tropical location, like Brazil.
The only other thing that could point to a separation between Amira and Andrew is that the couple doesn't currently follow each other on Instagram. In their individual 90 Day Fiancé posts, neither tagged the other's account. This could signify they're not on great terms, or that they're trying not to give anything away before the show airs.


newsweek--2020-12-07--Twitter Jokes That Kelly Loeffler and Ann Coulter Are the Same Person After Georgia Runoff Debate

Social media users have compared Republican senator Kelly Loeffler to Ann Coulter following her performance in the televised debate for the upcoming Georgia runoff .
There were several talking points as Loeffler came up against her Democrat challenger Raphael Warnock ahead of the January 5 vote , including the GOP candidate refusing three times to say that Donald Trump lost the election , or if she believes the election was rigged .
`` It was very clear that there were issues in this election , there were 250 investigations open , including an investigation into one of my opponent 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure that Georgians trust this process for what 's at stake in this election , '' she said .
However , on Twitter many people were instead focusing on Loeffler 's physical appearance to Coulter , as well pointing out their apparent similar views .
Others also criticized Loeffler for her opinions brought up during the debate , including her criticism of the Black Lives Matter movement , as well as her apparent robotic performance when delivering answers to questions .
Coulter was previously a staunch supporter of Trump during his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frequently criticized the president over his failure to act upon his promise to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border .
`` Kelly Loeffler is Ann Coulter with even longer hair extensions and even shorter grasp of facts or honesty , '' tweeted Mrs. Betty Bowers , a satirical comedic character played by Deven Green .
`` Kelly Loeffler proves that Disney 's animatronic technology still has a long way to go before it replicates humans with any verisimilitude . ''
`` Kelly Loeffler is like Ann Coulter under a mild anesthetic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Kelly Loeffler looks like Ann Coulter with fish eyes , and sounds like an automaton .
Pull the string in her back and she repeats the same line over and over again with no emotions , '' added Twitter user @ ShawnLaighean .
`` Main difference between Kelly Loeffler and Ann Coulter ?
Ann Coulter does n't need to have her robot batteries charged overnight , '' joked @ scientificrealm .
However , some of Leuffler 's supporters dismissed the comparison with Coulter .
`` The only diss angry libs can think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reminds people of Ann Coulter .
Meanwhile Raphael Warnock wants to tax Georgians into oblivion to pay for his socialist agenda , '' wrote Maryland resident Suzzana Boyd .
`` Yeah , I 'll take having long blond hair over being a Stalin sympathizer any day . ''
In a statement after the debate at the Atlanta Press Club Jerid Kurtz , the Campaign Manager for Warnock , said : `` Reverend Warnock won tonight 's debate by focusing on the issues impacting the lives of Georgians while Senator Loeffler time and time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results of the presidential election .
`` It 's just the latest example of Loeffler looking out for herself and her political interests before the people of Georgia . ''

Social media users have compared Republican senator Kelly Loeffler to Ann Coulter following her performance in the televised debate for the upcoming Georgia runoff.
There were several talking points as Loeffler came up against her Democrat challenger Raphael Warnock ahead of the January 5 vote, including the GOP candidate refusing three times to say that Donald Trump lost the election, or if she believes the election was rigged.
"It was very clear that there were issues in this election, there were 250 investigations open, including an investigation into one of my opponent's organizations for voter fraud. We have to make sure that Georgians trust this process for what's at stake in this election," she said.
However, on Twitter many people were instead focusing on Loeffler's physical appearance to Coulter, as well pointing out their apparent similar views.
Others also criticized Loeffler for her opinions brought up during the debate, including her criticism of the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as her apparent robotic performance when delivering answers to questions.
Coulter was previously a staunch supporter of Trump during his 2016 election campaign, but has since frequently criticized the president over his failure to act upon his promise to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
"Kelly Loeffler is Ann Coulter with even longer hair extensions and even shorter grasp of facts or honesty," tweeted Mrs. Betty Bowers, a satirical comedic character played by Deven Green. "Kelly Loeffler proves that Disney's animatronic technology still has a long way to go before it replicates humans with any verisimilitude."
"Kelly Loeffler is like Ann Coulter under a mild anesthetic," wrote writer J. Elvis Weinstein.
"Kelly Loeffler looks like Ann Coulter with fish eyes, and sounds like an automaton. Pull the string in her back and she repeats the same line over and over again with no emotions," added Twitter user @ShawnLaighean.
"Main difference between Kelly Loeffler and Ann Coulter? Ann Coulter doesn't need to have her robot batteries charged overnight," joked @scientificrealm.
Kelly Loeffler is, Mike Pence dressed up as Ann Coulter. — Stop The Cra Cra (@StopCra) December 7, 2020
Kelly Loeffler is the "Scratch & Dent" discounted version of Ann Coulter. pic.twitter.com/3NWeVhXLZZ — Brian Anthony Bowen (@BrianAnthonyBo1) December 7, 2020
Has anyone actually seen Kelly Loeffler and Ann Coulter in the same room together? 😳 pic.twitter.com/eSvX982BJq — Linda Childers (@lindarchilders) December 7, 2020
In btwn football, this GA debate is on. Whoa. 1. This in not Ann Coulter. 2. This is a robot lady not even from GA.
This is the single strangest performance of EVER. pic.twitter.com/1QdpubebrW — Kathleen Madigan (@kathleenmadigan) December 7, 2020
If you order Ann Coulter from Wish, they’ll send you Kelly Loeffler. — Gabino Iglesias (@Gabino_Iglesias) December 7, 2020
However, some of Leuffler's supporters dismissed the comparison with Coulter.
"The only diss angry libs can think of for @KLoeffler is that she reminds people of Ann Coulter. Meanwhile Raphael Warnock wants to tax Georgians into oblivion to pay for his socialist agenda," wrote Maryland resident Suzzana Boyd.
"Yeah, I'll take having long blond hair over being a Stalin sympathizer any day."
In a statement after the debate at the Atlanta Press Club Jerid Kurtz, the Campaign Manager for Warnock, said: "Reverend Warnock won tonight's debate by focusing on the issues impacting the lives of Georgians while Senator Loeffler time and time and time again refused to acknowledge the results of the presidential election.
"It's just the latest example of Loeffler looking out for herself and her political interests before the people of Georgia."


newsweek--2020-12-07--David Perdue's Empty Podium at Georgia Runoff Debate With Jon Ossoff Prompts Flurry of Memes, Jokes

Republican U.S .
Senator David Perdue and Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate Jon Ossoff were supposed to go head-to-head in a debate on Sunday , but Purdue declined to attend the event at the Atlanta Press Club , leaving Ossoff debating with an empty podium .
Ossoff is hoping to replace Perdue as senator for Georiga in the January runoffs and has encouraged his supporters to vote early .
However , rather than sparking a conversation about the candidates and their policies , yesterday 's debate had viewers talking for all the wrong reasons .
Viewers took to social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's expense , with many taking the lead from Ossoff who shared a photo of himself gesturing to an empty podium simply captioned with a chicken emoji .
Ossoff also tweeted : `` I showed up to debate tonight .
David Perdue pleaded the fifth . ''
Twitter user @ AdamTexDavis said : `` Clint Eastwood interviewing David Perdue after tonight 's debate , '' with a photo of Eastwood gesturing to an empty chair at the 2012 Republican National Convention when he pretended the empty chair was then-President Barack Obama .
Writer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of David Perdue at the APC debate '' with a photo of a microphone with nobody standing behind it .
Former director of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics Walter Shaub simply said : `` Here is a complete transcript of David Perdue 's remarks in his debate with Jon Ossoff : '' with nothing following the statement .
A Twitter user replied to Shaub and said : `` You missed the visual that went with Perdue 's performance at his debate with Jon Ossoff , '' and attached a GIF of Dipsy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ user Jennifer D. Meglich said : `` Visual representation of Perdue at tonight 's debate .
@ ossoff for the win , '' and attached a photo of chickens .
Georgia Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler also had viewers talking about her debate against Democratic opponent Rev .
Raphael Warnock on at the Atlanta Press Club on Sunday .
Viewers were struck by how Loeffler dodged questions , continously repeated the term `` radical liberal , '' and appeared listless and robotic .
Loeffler 's performance was compared to Perdue 's no-show by some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Perdue 's empty podium was more life-like than Kelly Loeffler , '' and Jo , who said : `` David Perdue was livelier in his debate performance tonight than Kelly Loeffler was in hers .
And Perdue did n't even show up . ''

Republican U.S. Senator David Perdue and Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate Jon Ossoff were supposed to go head-to-head in a debate on Sunday, but Purdue declined to attend the event at the Atlanta Press Club, leaving Ossoff debating with an empty podium.
Ossoff is hoping to replace Perdue as senator for Georiga in the January runoffs and has encouraged his supporters to vote early. However, rather than sparking a conversation about the candidates and their policies, yesterday's debate had viewers talking for all the wrong reasons.
Viewers took to social media to share memes and jokes at Perdue's expense, with many taking the lead from Ossoff who shared a photo of himself gesturing to an empty podium simply captioned with a chicken emoji.
Ossoff also tweeted: "I showed up to debate tonight. David Perdue pleaded the fifth."
Twitter user @AdamTexDavis said: "Clint Eastwood interviewing David Perdue after tonight's debate," with a photo of Eastwood gesturing to an empty chair at the 2012 Republican National Convention when he pretended the empty chair was then-President Barack Obama.
Clint Eastwood interviewing David Perdue after tonight's debate pic.twitter.com/s8D9anTeE4 — Adam "Tex" Davis (@AdamTexDavis) December 7, 2020
Writer Charles Bethea said: "Live shot of David Perdue at the APC debate" with a photo of a microphone with nobody standing behind it.
Live shot of David Perdue at the APC debate #gapol pic.twitter.com/btVIuFWPAi — Charles Bethea (@charlesbethea) December 6, 2020
Former director of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics Walter Shaub simply said: "Here is a complete transcript of David Perdue's remarks in his debate with Jon Ossoff:" with nothing following the statement.
Here is a complete transcript of David Perdue's remarks in his debate with Jon Ossoff: — Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) December 7, 2020
A Twitter user replied to Shaub and said: "You missed the visual that went with Perdue's performance at his debate with Jon Ossoff," and attached a GIF of Dipsy from the Teletubbies running away.
You missed the visual that went with Perdue's performance at his debate with Jon Ossoff. pic.twitter.com/cqP67AZtfo — Forbestonow (@forbestonow) December 7, 2020
Twitter user Jennifer D. Meglich said: "Visual representation of Perdue at tonight's debate. @ossoff for the win," and attached a photo of chickens.
Georgia Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler also had viewers talking about her debate against Democratic opponent Rev. Raphael Warnock on at the Atlanta Press Club on Sunday. Viewers were struck by how Loeffler dodged questions, continously repeated the term "radical liberal," and appeared listless and robotic.
Loeffler's performance was compared to Perdue's no-show by some Twitter users, like Covie, who said: "Perdue's empty podium was more life-like than Kelly Loeffler," and Jo, who said: "David Perdue was livelier in his debate performance tonight than Kelly Loeffler was in hers. And Perdue didn't even show up."


newsweek--2020-12-07--How Alyssa Milano, Mark Hamill And Other Celebrities Reacted to the Georgia Senate Debates

Sunday night saw Senator Kelly Loeffler and Democratic opponent Rev .
Raphael Warnock participate in a Georgia runoff debate where the Republican refused to acknowledge the election results three times .
The outcome of the race , as well the result of a second Georgia runoff on January 5 between Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff and incumbent Republican Sen. David Perdue will determine control of the Senate in the new Congress .
The GOP will be positioned to maintain its Senate majority if either Republican manages to hold on to their seat .
Loeffler avoided answering questions about President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election during the debate while Perdue skipped the event altogether .
`` It was very clear that there were issues in this election , there were 250 investigations open , including an investigation into one of my opponent 's organizations for voter fraud .
We have to make sure that Georgians trust this process for what 's at stake in this election , '' she said .
`` The promise that [ Senate Minority Leader ] Chuck Schumer made was to fundamentally change America and I 'm making sure that we do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The debate is being widely discussed on social media where legions of people , including a number of celebrities , are sharing their views .
`` You deserve better than Loeffler , Georgia .
She 's the literal worst .
I 'm sitting here in shock that this woman was ever a Senator , '' the Charmed star tweeted .
While Debra Messing of Will and Grace fame called Loeffler a `` robot . ''
`` Wow .
# Georgia !
You have a ROBOT as a Senator .
She lies so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with inside # Covid info buying stocks in BODYBAGS , and did n't tell # Georgians that they were in mortal danger .
Sen. # Warnock means # CovidRelief , # no tax increase , Heathcare . ''
Political host , Brian Taylor Cohen tweeted : `` Kelly Loeffler is where charisma goes to die . ''
Speaking about Perdue 's absence , Star Wars legend Mark Hamill added : `` He 's afraid to tell the voters of Georgia why he voted against healthcare for people with pre-existing conditions while using insider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better than this cowardly crook .
They deserve @ ossoff & @ ReverendWarnock for a better future . ''
Author Don Winslow joked : `` When the debate is over they will need to change @ KLoeffler 's batteries . ''
While author Amy Siskind added : `` Kelly Loeffler might be the only politician in DC who can make Mike Pence seem charismatic . ''
Scandal star Kerry Washington praised Rev .
Warnock 's debate performance , tweeting : `` Thank you @ ReverendWarnock for bringing all of your humanity , grace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debate .
The American people will be so blessed to have you serve in our Senate .
LETS http : //WinBigGA.com !
!
!
Join me .
Donate to the Rev & @ Ossoff . ''

Sunday night saw Senator Kelly Loeffler and Democratic opponent Rev. Raphael Warnock participate in a Georgia runoff debate where the Republican refused to acknowledge the election results three times.
The outcome of the race, as well the result of a second Georgia runoff on January 5 between Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff and incumbent Republican Sen. David Perdue will determine control of the Senate in the new Congress.
The GOP will be positioned to maintain its Senate majority if either Republican manages to hold on to their seat.
Loeffler avoided answering questions about President Donald Trump's claims of a "rigged" election during the debate while Perdue skipped the event altogether.
"It was very clear that there were issues in this election, there were 250 investigations open, including an investigation into one of my opponent's organizations for voter fraud. We have to make sure that Georgians trust this process for what's at stake in this election," she said.
"The promise that [Senate Minority Leader] Chuck Schumer made was to fundamentally change America and I'm making sure that we don't go down the road of socialism."
Senator Kelly Loeffler debate her Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock in Georgia on December 5, 2020. Screenshot
The debate is being widely discussed on social media where legions of people, including a number of celebrities, are sharing their views.
Fervent anti-Trump actress, Alyssa Milano tweeted to call Loeffler "the literal worst."
"You deserve better than Loeffler, Georgia. She's the literal worst. I'm sitting here in shock that this woman was ever a Senator," the Charmed star tweeted.
You deserve better than Loeffler, Georgia. She’s the literal worst. I’m sitting here in shock that this woman was ever a Senator. #Warnock #GAsenateDebate pic.twitter.com/Psw2NLUThu — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 7, 2020
While Debra Messing of Will and Grace fame called Loeffler a "robot."
"Wow. #Georgia! You have a ROBOT as a Senator. She lies so effortlessly. #LootingLoeffler has made MILLIONS with inside #Covid info buying stocks in BODYBAGS, and didn't tell #Georgians that they were in mortal danger. Sen. #Warnock means #CovidRelief, #no tax increase,Heathcare."
Wow. #Georgia! You have a ROBOT as a Senator. She lies so effortlessly. #LootingLoeffler has made MILLIONS with inside #Covid info buying stocks in BODYBAGS, and didn’t tell #Georgians that they were in mortal danger. Sen. #Warnock means #CovidRelief, #no tax increase,Heathcare. https://t.co/mGCzLHg4V0 — Debra Messing✍🏻 (@DebraMessing) December 7, 2020
Political host, Brian Taylor Cohen tweeted: "Kelly Loeffler is where charisma goes to die."
Kelly Loeffler is where charisma goes to die. — Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) December 7, 2020
Speaking about Perdue's absence, Star Wars legend Mark Hamill added: "He's afraid to tell the voters of Georgia why he voted against healthcare for people with pre-existing conditions while using insider information to enrich himself. They deserve better than this cowardly crook. They deserve @ossoff & @ReverendWarnock for a better future."
He's afraid to tell the voters of Georgia why he voted against healthcare for people with pre-existing conditions while using insider information to enrich himself. They deserve better than this cowardly crook. They deserve @ossoff & @ReverendWarnock for a better future. 🗳☑ https://t.co/Akpd5JgGPI pic.twitter.com/Qb5TfyHZgE — Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 6, 2020
Author Don Winslow joked: "When the debate is over they will need to change @KLoeffler's batteries."
When the debate is over they will need to change @KLoeffler's batteries. — Don Winslow (@donwinslow) December 7, 2020
While author Amy Siskind added: "Kelly Loeffler might be the only politician in DC who can make Mike Pence seem charismatic."
Kelly Loeffler might be the only politician in DC who can make Mike Pence seem charismatic. — Amy Siskind 🏳🌈 (@Amy_Siskind) December 7, 2020
Scandal star Kerry Washington praised Rev. Warnock's debate performance, tweeting: "Thank you @ReverendWarnock for bringing all of your humanity, grace, intelligence and service to tonight's debate. The American people will be so blessed to have you serve in our Senate. LETS http://WinBigGA.com!!! Join me. Donate to the Rev & @Ossoff."


newsweek--2020-12-07--Prince Harry Sues U.K. Tabloid for Libel—in Couple's Sixth Lawsuit in a Year

Prince Harry is suing the same U.K. tabloid publisher as Meghan Markle—in the couple 's sixth lawsuit in just more than a year , Newsweek can reveal .
The Duke of Sussex has launched a libel case against Associated Newspapers , which owns the Daily Mail , the Mail on Sunday and Mail Online .
Papers were filed at the High Court in London on November 27 , though little additional information is available as the lawsuit is still in its infancy .
The prince 's legal team at Schillings threatened the Mail on Sunday with legal action in October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ touch with the Royal Marines since March , when he moved to America .
At the time , a source told Newsweek the allegation was `` not true . ''
It is not known whether that story is the one at the heart of the new lawsuit , though the same lawyers , Schillings , are behind the claim .
The duke and duchess are living in Montecito , Santa Barbara , but Harry is suing through the U.K. courts in Britain , where the newspaper group is based .
Meghan is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published extracts of a letter she sent her father in the summer after the couple 's May 2018 wedding , in which she accused him of lying .
That lawsuit , originally filed in October , 2019 , has seen a series of dramatic twists and turns since the spring , with Meghan claiming she was left `` unprotected '' by the Monarchy while pregnant .
In the most recent court filing by her lawyers , the duchess confirmed she authorised a person to discuss the letter with the authors of Finding Freedom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the royal family .
Meghan also submitted a witness statement to the court over the summer claiming Associated Newspapers was using the case for `` clickbait and commercial gain . ''
The Mail on Sunday 's lawyers had argued the court could publicly name five of Meghan 's close friends mentioned in the case but she argued that to do so would pose `` a threat to their emotional and mental wellbeing . ''
Meghan wrote : `` Associated Newspapers , the owner of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of five women—five private citizens—who made a choice on their own to speak anonymously with a US media outlet [ People ] more than a year ago , to defend me from the bullying behavior of Britain 's tabloid media .
`` These five women are not on trial , and nor am I .
The publisher of the Mail on Sunday is the one on trial .
`` It is this publisher that acted unlawfully and is attempting to evade accountability ; to create a circus and distract from the point of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published my private letter . ''
Around the time that case was filed , Harry brought lawsuits against News Group , publisher of The Sun and the now defunct News of the World , and the Mirror Group on historic phone hacking allegations .
Meghan and baby Archie are suing a paparazzi picture agency , Splash News , for photographing her while she was out with the couple 's son in Canada in January .
And this October they won an apology after suing another paparazzi agency , X17 , for taking drone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tyler Perry 's Los Angeles mansion , where the family stayed between March and July .
After the case , brought in Los Angeles , X17 said in a statement : `` We apologize to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their son for the distress we have caused .
We were wrong to offer these photographs and commit to not doing so again . ''
The company also agreed to hand over the pictures and pay a portion of Harry and Meghan 's legal fees , The New York Times reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against anti-Monarchy campaign group Republic in the summer , though the case has so far not been brought to court .
The Mail on Sunday and Associated Newspapers declined to comment .

Prince Harry is suing the same U.K. tabloid publisher as Meghan Markle—in the couple's sixth lawsuit in just more than a year, Newsweek can reveal.
The Duke of Sussex has launched a libel case against Associated Newspapers, which owns the Daily Mail, the Mail on Sunday and Mail Online.
Papers were filed at the High Court in London on November 27, though little additional information is available as the lawsuit is still in its infancy.
The prince's legal team at Schillings threatened the Mail on Sunday with legal action in October over claims he had not kept in touch with the Royal Marines since March, when he moved to America.
At the time, a source told Newsweek the allegation was "not true."
It is not known whether that story is the one at the heart of the new lawsuit, though the same lawyers, Schillings, are behind the claim.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend The Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House on March 05, 2020 in London, England. They are planning their own awards for service to charity through their new Archewelll non-profit foundation. Chris Jackson/Getty
The duke and duchess are living in Montecito, Santa Barbara, but Harry is suing through the U.K. courts in Britain, where the newspaper group is based.
Meghan is also suing the Mail on Sunday after it published extracts of a letter she sent her father in the summer after the couple's May 2018 wedding, in which she accused him of lying.
That lawsuit, originally filed in October, 2019, has seen a series of dramatic twists and turns since the spring, with Meghan claiming she was left "unprotected" by the Monarchy while pregnant.
In the most recent court filing by her lawyers, the duchess confirmed she authorised a person to discuss the letter with the authors of Finding Freedom, a biography which was highly critical of the royal family.
Meghan also submitted a witness statement to the court over the summer claiming Associated Newspapers was using the case for "clickbait and commercial gain."
The Mail on Sunday's lawyers had argued the court could publicly name five of Meghan's close friends mentioned in the case but she argued that to do so would pose "a threat to their emotional and mental wellbeing."
Meghan wrote: "Associated Newspapers, the owner of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday, is threatening to publish the names of five women—five private citizens—who made a choice on their own to speak anonymously with a US media outlet [People] more than a year ago, to defend me from the bullying behavior of Britain's tabloid media.
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"These five women are not on trial, and nor am I. The publisher of the Mail on Sunday is the one on trial.
"It is this publisher that acted unlawfully and is attempting to evade accountability; to create a circus and distract from the point of this case—that the Mail on Sunday unlawfully published my private letter."
Around the time that case was filed, Harry brought lawsuits against News Group, publisher of The Sun and the now defunct News of the World, and the Mirror Group on historic phone hacking allegations.
Meghan and baby Archie are suing a paparazzi picture agency, Splash News, for photographing her while she was out with the couple's son in Canada in January.
And this October they won an apology after suing another paparazzi agency, X17, for taking drone pictures of Archie in the backyard of Tyler Perry's Los Angeles mansion, where the family stayed between March and July.
After the case, brought in Los Angeles, X17 said in a statement: "We apologize to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their son for the distress we have caused. We were wrong to offer these photographs and commit to not doing so again."
The company also agreed to hand over the pictures and pay a portion of Harry and Meghan's legal fees, The New York Times reported.
The prince also threatened legal action against anti-Monarchy campaign group Republic in the summer, though the case has so far not been brought to court.
The Mail on Sunday and Associated Newspapers declined to comment.


newsweek--2020-12-07--With GOP Senate Majority at Risk, Donald Trump Puts His Interests above Republican Unity in Georgia

The Republican majority in the U.S. Senate may hang in the balance of Georgia 's crucial runoffs , but President Donald Trump continues to drive a wedge between two sides within his own party over the failing attempts to overturn his election defeat in the state .
Trump and his legal team continue to openly and aggressively pressure Georgia 's Republican Governor Brian Kemp and other top GOP officials in the state to upend President-elect Joe Biden 's win , repeating faulty or outright false claims of fraud during counting .
The president is still talking about the 2020 election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he fundraises hard for his fight against this year 's result , using his dubious legal and political battles in states such as Georgia to build momentum for another potential White House run .
Even as he stumped for the GOP senate candidates David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler at a rally in Valdosta , Georgia , on Saturday , the president unleashed his rhetorical fire at the state 's Republican leaders , cutting across efforts to keep control of the Senate .
As his supporters chanted `` stop the steal , '' Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it very easily if he knew what the hell he was doing ...
Your governor should be ashamed of himself . ''
The president 's message on Georgia appears contradictory .
On the one hand , he repeats his false claim that he lost the presidential election due to massive Democratic voting fraud in a system overseen by Republican officials who vehemently deny Trump 's allegations .
On the other hand , Trump is urging Republicans to go out and vote in the Senate runoffs because they have it within their power to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , despite his claims the election process is so compromised that it cost him the White House .
`` You must go vote and vote early starting December 14 .
You have to do it .
They cheated and they rigged our presidential election , but we will still win it , '' Trump told the rally .
At the Georgia debate on Sunday night , Loeffler found herself caught between the two sides , reflecting the awkward position Trump has put the Republican candidates in by continuing to pursue his abortive attempt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Lawmakers and candidates who stray too far from Trump 's narrative , or upset the president in some way , are left wide open to the retributive backlash of his base and a potential primary challenge .
But by entrenching too far with Trump they risk alienating other Republicans and moderates who do not agree with the president .
Loeffler faces this conundrum .
Kemp appointed her as a U.S .
Senator against Trump 's wishes at the end of 2019 following the resignation of Sen. Johnny Isakson .
She has since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her loyalty to either side is under the spotlight .
The debate moderators repeatedly pressed Loeffler for her view of Trump 's attacks on Kemp , but she sidestepped their questions each time .
`` I appreciate the president 's support of me and I appreciate the governor 's support of me , '' said Loeffler .
`` They both understand what 's at stake in this election .
That 's why they 're encouraging Georgians to get out and vote for David Perdue and myself . ''
Kemp has pushed back gently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election results in Georgia , reiterating state law in the face of multiple requests to break it by the president and his allies .
Georgia 's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger , a Republican , and Gabriel Sterling , the state 's Republican voting system implementation manager , have spoken out more forcefully against Trump , putting them in the president 's line of fire .
`` Someone 's going to get hurt , someone 's going to get shot , someone 's going to get killed .
It 's not right , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Atlanta on December 1 after there were threats of violence against election workers and officials .
The red-on-red clash was seized upon by Lin Wood , a Trump-supporting conspiracy theorist and attorney in Georgia who has taken up the fraud issue and has urged Republicans not to vote in the runoffs , claiming the system is too corrupted .
Speaking at a pro-Trump rally , Wood said of Perdue and Loeffler : `` They have not earned your vote .
Do n't you give it to them .
Why would you go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for god 's sake !
Fix it !
You got ta fix it ! ''
The Trump Campaign has made statements highlighting Wood 's past support of Democrats , trying to limit the potential damage he could cause to voting intentions among Trump-backing Republicans in the state who believe the president 's claims about fraud .
Brian Robinson , a Republican strategist in Georgia , outlined concerns about the current GOP Senate campaigns on WABE 's Political Breakfast podcast .
He noted that many voters are `` threatening to sit out this runoff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election system has integrity , or because they think that the Republican establishment and officeholders are n't doing enough to fight for President Trump 's arguments . ''
`` If we do that then we are basically having a strategy built on the hope that Democrats are fat and happy , '' he told the podcast on Friday morning , `` that Democrats ... are settled in for a long winter 's nap because they 've already captured the prize that was most important to them .
That 's a dangerous place to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should have several advantages in the runoffs , including that their voters tend to turn out in higher numbers for runoffs , Perdue and Loeffler are both the incumbents , and Republicans should feel mobilized by a Democrat winning the White House .
`` The internal fighting is eroding all of those advantages and Democrats are smelling blood , '' Robinson said .
`` That 's why these Democratic groups are putting up billboards in Republican areas saying Loeffler and Perdue did n't stand up for Trump , do n't stand up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message of Lin Wood that he was driving here in Georgia on Wednesday . ''
Recent polling suggests a tight race remains in Georgia between the Republicans and the two Democratic candidates , Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff .
RMG Research had Warnock at 48 percent and Loeffler at 46 percent in polling of 1,377 likely Georgia voters conducted between November 19 to 24 , within the 2.6 percent margin of error .
Ossoff led Perdue by one point , 48 percent to 47 percent , in the same poll .
Perdue declined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ empty chair on Sunday .
As Loeffler prepared to debate Warnock , Trump attacked Kemp on Twitter .
A couple of hours later , he tweeted praise for Loeffler 's performance : `` Great debate for Kelly ! ''
Newsweek has asked the Trump , Loeffler , and Perdue campaigns for comment .

The Republican majority in the U.S. Senate may hang in the balance of Georgia's crucial runoffs, but President Donald Trump continues to drive a wedge between two sides within his own party over the failing attempts to overturn his election defeat in the state.
Trump and his legal team continue to openly and aggressively pressure Georgia's Republican Governor Brian Kemp and other top GOP officials in the state to upend President-elect Joe Biden's win, repeating faulty or outright false claims of fraud during counting.
The president is still talking about the 2020 election but has one eye on 2024 as he fundraises hard for his fight against this year's result, using his dubious legal and political battles in states such as Georgia to build momentum for another potential White House run.
Even as he stumped for the GOP senate candidates David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler at a rally in Valdosta, Georgia, on Saturday, the president unleashed his rhetorical fire at the state's Republican leaders, cutting across efforts to keep control of the Senate.
As his supporters chanted "stop the steal," Trump said: "Your governor could stop it very easily if he knew what the hell he was doing...Your governor should be ashamed of himself."
Perdue's press secretary Lizzie Gregory told Newsweek in a statement: "President Trump has said repeatedly that every Georgian should vote for David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler—because the future of the country depends on it.
"He's shared that message via Twitter and directly to voters right here in Georgia, where he held a rally last weekend."
The president's message on Georgia appears contradictory. On the one hand, he repeats his false claim that he lost the presidential election due to massive Democratic voting fraud in a system overseen by Republican officials who vehemently deny Trump's allegations.
On the other hand, Trump is urging Republicans to go out and vote in the Senate runoffs because they have it within their power to decide which party controls the upper chamber, despite his claims the election process is so compromised that it cost him the White House.
"You must go vote and vote early starting December 14. You have to do it. They cheated and they rigged our presidential election, but we will still win it," Trump told the rally.
At the Georgia debate on Sunday night, Loeffler found herself caught between the two sides, reflecting the awkward position Trump has put the Republican candidates in by continuing to pursue his abortive attempt to overturn President-elect Joe Biden's win.
Lawmakers and candidates who stray too far from Trump's narrative, or upset the president in some way, are left wide open to the retributive backlash of his base and a potential primary challenge. But by entrenching too far with Trump they risk alienating other Republicans and moderates who do not agree with the president.
Loeffler faces this conundrum. Kemp appointed her as a U.S. Senator against Trump's wishes at the end of 2019 following the resignation of Sen. Johnny Isakson. She has since allied herself closely with Trump. Now her loyalty to either side is under the spotlight.
The debate moderators repeatedly pressed Loeffler for her view of Trump's attacks on Kemp, but she sidestepped their questions each time.
"I appreciate the president's support of me and I appreciate the governor's support of me," said Loeffler. "They both understand what's at stake in this election. That's why they're encouraging Georgians to get out and vote for David Perdue and myself."
Kemp has pushed back gently against Trump's pressure to disrupt the election results in Georgia, reiterating state law in the face of multiple requests to break it by the president and his allies.
Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, and Gabriel Sterling, the state's Republican voting system implementation manager, have spoken out more forcefully against Trump, putting them in the president's line of fire.
"Someone's going to get hurt, someone's going to get shot, someone's going to get killed. It's not right," Sterling said at a press conference in Atlanta on December 1 after there were threats of violence against election workers and officials.
The red-on-red clash was seized upon by Lin Wood, a Trump-supporting conspiracy theorist and attorney in Georgia who has taken up the fraud issue and has urged Republicans not to vote in the runoffs, claiming the system is too corrupted.
Speaking at a pro-Trump rally, Wood said of Perdue and Loeffler: "They have not earned your vote. Don't you give it to them. Why would you go back and vote in another rigged election for god's sake! Fix it! You gotta fix it!"
President Donald Trump attends a rally in support of Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) and Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) on December 5, 2020 in Valdosta, Georgia. The rally with the senators comes ahead of a crucial runoff election for Perdue and Loeffler on January 5 which will decide who controls the United States Senate. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
The Trump Campaign has made statements highlighting Wood's past support of Democrats, trying to limit the potential damage he could cause to voting intentions among Trump-backing Republicans in the state who believe the president's claims about fraud.
Brian Robinson, a Republican strategist in Georgia, outlined concerns about the current GOP Senate campaigns on WABE's Political Breakfast podcast.
He noted that many voters are "threatening to sit out this runoff because they don't think that the election system has integrity, or because they think that the Republican establishment and officeholders aren't doing enough to fight for President Trump's arguments."
"If we do that then we are basically having a strategy built on the hope that Democrats are fat and happy," he told the podcast on Friday morning, "that Democrats...are settled in for a long winter's nap because they've already captured the prize that was most important to them. That's a dangerous place to be."
Robinson said the Republicans should have several advantages in the runoffs, including that their voters tend to turn out in higher numbers for runoffs, Perdue and Loeffler are both the incumbents, and Republicans should feel mobilized by a Democrat winning the White House.
"The internal fighting is eroding all of those advantages and Democrats are smelling blood," Robinson said.
"That's why these Democratic groups are putting up billboards in Republican areas saying Loeffler and Perdue didn't stand up for Trump, don't stand up for them.
"They're echoing the message of Lin Wood that he was driving here in Georgia on Wednesday."
Recent polling suggests a tight race remains in Georgia between the Republicans and the two Democratic candidates, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.
RMG Research had Warnock at 48 percent and Loeffler at 46 percent in polling of 1,377 likely Georgia voters conducted between November 19 to 24, within the 2.6 percent margin of error. Ossoff led Perdue by one point, 48 percent to 47 percent, in the same poll.
Perdue declined to debate Ossoff, who faced an empty chair on Sunday. As Loeffler prepared to debate Warnock, Trump attacked Kemp on Twitter. A couple of hours later, he tweeted praise for Loeffler's performance: "Great debate for Kelly!"
Newsweek has asked the Trump and Loeffler campaigns for comment.
This article was updated with a statement by the Perdue campaign.


newsweek--2020-12-07--Average Daily COVID Cases Are Highest in These 4 States

The seven-day average of coronavirus cases in the U.S. surpassed 200,000 on Sunday .
The average count has been rising sharply since early October , according to data compiled by Worldometer .
Here we look at four states that reported the highest average daily cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days , according to the latest report Sunday from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) .
Case data below is from Johns Hopkins University and the CDC , while the population data is from the U.S. Census Bureau .
• Average daily cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 110.6 The seven-day average of cases in Rhode Island has been rising sharply since early October , peaking last week on December 3 at 1,364 , the state 's highest level recorded since the outbreak began .
The figure declined from late April and flattened out from early June , according to data compiled by JHU .
• Average daily cases per 100,000 in last 7 days : 105 The average case count in Minnesota statistically declined in a recent two-week period from November 22 to December 5 .
However , the figure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peaking on November 17 at 7,052 , the state 's highest average tally since the outbreak began , according to JHU .
• Average daily cases per 100,000 in last 7 days : 100.5 The seven-day average of cases in South Dakota statistically increased in the latest 14-day period .
However , the figure has declined from November 11 when it reached 1,458 , the state 's highest level since the outbreak began .
It remained flat from early April before rising sharply from late August to early November , according to JHU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in last 7 days : 99.2 The average daily case tally in Wyoming statistically decreased in the latest two-week period .
However , the figure has been rising sharply since early September , after flattening out for months since late March .
The figure peaked on November 20 when it hit 891 , the state 's highest average count since the outbreak began , according to JHU .
Daily cases to surpass over a million by early January Daily infections in the country are projected to reach around 573,132 on Monday , around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by January 10 if `` vaccine distribution is scaled up over 90 days '' and `` governments do not re-impose mandates if cases increase , '' according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation ( IHME ) at the University of Washington .
The novel coronavirus has infected more than 67.1 million people , including over 14.7 million in the U.S. , since it was first reported in Wuhan , China .
More than 1.5 million people have died worldwide and over 43.1 million have recovered as of Monday , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Statista , shows the distribution of COVID-19 deaths among the U.S. population .
The graphic below , produced by Statista , shows the number of current COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S .

The seven-day average of coronavirus cases in the U.S. surpassed 200,000 on Sunday. The average count has been rising sharply since early October, according to data compiled by Worldometer.
Here we look at four states that reported the highest average daily cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days, according to the latest report Sunday from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Case data below is from Johns Hopkins University and the CDC, while the population data is from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Rhode Island
Average daily cases per 100,000 in last 7 days: 110.6
Total confirmed cases: 62,137
Total population: 1,059,361
The seven-day average of cases in Rhode Island has been rising sharply since early October, peaking last week on December 3 at 1,364, the state's highest level recorded since the outbreak began. The figure declined from late April and flattened out from early June, according to data compiled by JHU.
Minnesota
Average daily cases per 100,000 in last 7 days: 105
Total confirmed cases: 350,862
Total population: 5,639,632
The average case count in Minnesota statistically declined in a recent two-week period from November 22 to December 5. However, the figure has been rising sharply since mid-September, peaking on November 17 at 7,052, the state's highest average tally since the outbreak began, according to JHU.
South Dakota
Average daily cases per 100,000 in last 7 days: 100.5
Total confirmed cases: 85,991
Total population: 884,659
The seven-day average of cases in South Dakota statistically increased in the latest 14-day period. However, the figure has declined from November 11 when it reached 1,458, the state's highest level since the outbreak began. It remained flat from early April before rising sharply from late August to early November, according to JHU.
Wyoming
Average daily cases per 100,000 in last 7 days: 99.2
Total confirmed cases: 36,218
Total population: 578,759
The average daily case tally in Wyoming statistically decreased in the latest two-week period. However, the figure has been rising sharply since early September, after flattening out for months since late March. The figure peaked on November 20 when it hit 891, the state's highest average count since the outbreak began, according to JHU.
Daily cases to surpass over a million by early January
Daily infections in the country are projected to reach around 573,132 on Monday, around 832,688 by Christmas and over a million by January 10 if "vaccine distribution is scaled up over 90 days" and "governments do not re-impose mandates if cases increase," according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington.
People protesting coronavirus lockdown measures in St Paul, Minnesota on December 5. Minnesota is among the four states that reported the highest average daily cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
The wider picture
The novel coronavirus has infected more than 67.1 million people, including over 14.7 million in the U.S., since it was first reported in Wuhan, China.
More than 1.5 million people have died worldwide and over 43.1 million have recovered as of Monday, according to JHU.
The graphic below, provided by Statista, shows the distribution of COVID-19 deaths among the U.S. population.
STATISTA
The graphic below, produced by Statista, shows the number of current COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S.


newsweek--2020-12-07--Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather Sparks Memes, Jokes as Fans Fear for YouTuber's Life

Boxing has long walked a fine line between sport and pantomime , but the divide has become increasingly blurry in 2020 .
The last few weeks have featured former NBA point guard Nate Robinson being knocked out cold by YouTube star Jake Paul and Mike Tyson returning to the ring against Roy Jones Jr. , in an exhibition bout pitting together two fighters with a combined age of 105 .
News that YouTube star Logan Paul has agreed to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. , however , came as a bombshell even in boxing 's increasingly bizarre universe .
Mayweather ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight via an Instagram post on Sunday .
`` Super exhibition , Feb. 20 , 2021 , '' the caption under a split image of Mayweather and Paul read .
Mayweather has n't fought professionally since retiring for a third time after defeating UFC Conor McGregor in 2017 , claiming his 50th win in as many fights of a stellar career that has seen him retire undefeated after winning 15 world titles across five weight classes .
Paul 's only professional bout ended in defeat against fellow YouTuber KSI last year—the two collided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is 18 years younger than Mayweather , who will turn 44 four days after the fight .
However , despite the age advantage , getting in the ring against one of the greatest boxers in history seems ill-advised at best , as Twitter was quick to point out .
UFC president Dana White , meanwhile , ridiculed the fight and questioned what qualified Paul to go up against Mayweather .
`` When people ask me what 's the state of boxing right now , that 's where it 's at , '' White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Did n't that kid get beat up by the f*****g video game kid from England [ KSI ] and now he 's going to fight Floyd Mayweather ? ''
From a sporting standpoint the bout might look ridiculous , but it will in all likelihood make a lot of sense for both boxers from a financial perspective .
Neither Paul , who has more than 22.5 million of subscribers on his YouTube channel , nor Mayweather are new to highly lucrative bouts of dubious sporting merit .
The latter made approximately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 9 million from his exhibition against Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in 2018 .
Paul 's first fight with KSI generated up to $ 11 million—while the purse was split 50-50 , neither fighter received $ 5.5 million—and he was guaranteed at least $ 900,000 for the rematch .
Others , meanwhile , suggested Mayweather had a more noble reason to agree to the fight , hinting the American may want to avenge Robinson 's defeat .
The latter was floored twice by Paul 's brother , Jake , last month , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the second round of their fight in Los Angeles .
In the aftermath of the bout , Mayweather acknowledged people were entitled to their opinions but insisted he was proud of the former New York Knicks star for daring to step into the ring .
`` Nate , I 'm proud of you and I will always stand behind all my brothers .
I will never kick my brother when he 's down , '' he wrote on Twitter .
`` It 's OK for people to voice their opinions on social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black entertainers , especially black NBA players should make a mockery out of you .
`` We are supposed to all stand with each other through the good , bad and ugly .
I 'm here to uplift you and let you know we all love you and congratulate you for just making an effort . ''

Boxing has long walked a fine line between sport and pantomime, but the divide has become increasingly blurry in 2020. The last few weeks have featured former NBA point guard Nate Robinson being knocked out cold by YouTube star Jake Paul and Mike Tyson returning to the ring against Roy Jones Jr., in an exhibition bout pitting together two fighters with a combined age of 105.
News that YouTube star Logan Paul has agreed to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr., however, came as a bombshell even in boxing's increasingly bizarre universe.
Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) announced the fight via an Instagram post on Sunday.
"Super exhibition, Feb. 20, 2021," the caption under a split image of Mayweather and Paul read.
Mayweather hasn't fought professionally since retiring for a third time after defeating UFC Conor McGregor in 2017, claiming his 50th win in as many fights of a stellar career that has seen him retire undefeated after winning 15 world titles across five weight classes.
Paul's only professional bout ended in defeat against fellow YouTuber KSI last year—the two collided in an exhibition fight in 2018—and he is 18 years younger than Mayweather, who will turn 44 four days after the fight.
However, despite the age advantage, getting in the ring against one of the greatest boxers in history seems ill-advised at best, as Twitter was quick to point out.
First round of the Floyd Mayweather & Logan Paul fight boutta look like this: pic.twitter.com/6hen17WlJr — memory lane (@bitchim999) December 6, 2020
Logan Paul waking up in the ring after catchin a fade from Floyd Mayweather pic.twitter.com/jKTt4NuPxi — Jimmy (@jimmy_koski) December 6, 2020
Logan Paul after one round with Floyd Mayweather: pic.twitter.com/ALfhZGWDBM — Naman Gupta (@andthenhetweets) December 6, 2020
the boxing world after seeing that floyd mayweather is gonna fight logan paul https://t.co/86rv9CrC43 — 👹 (@outerax) December 6, 2020
UFC president Dana White, meanwhile, ridiculed the fight and questioned what qualified Paul to go up against Mayweather.
"When people ask me what's the state of boxing right now, that's where it's at," White said as he appeared on Nelk Boys.
"Didn't that kid get beat up by the f*****g video game kid from England [KSI] and now he's going to fight Floyd Mayweather?"
From a sporting standpoint the bout might look ridiculous, but it will in all likelihood make a lot of sense for both boxers from a financial perspective. Neither Paul, who has more than 22.5 million of subscribers on his YouTube channel, nor Mayweather are new to highly lucrative bouts of dubious sporting merit.
The latter made approximately $100 million from fighting McGregor and $9 million from his exhibition against Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in 2018. Paul's first fight with KSI generated up to $11 million—while the purse was split 50-50, neither fighter received $5.5 million—and he was guaranteed at least $900,000 for the rematch.
Thanks for all the fun over the years, boxing! Loved every minute. This is where it ended for me. Covid hit man harrrrd 😂😂 #DATtaxbill https://t.co/RlnFb5KQmN — Danny Miller (@DannyBMiller) December 7, 2020
For anyone who thought 2021 was going to be any less ridiculous than this year, Floyd Mayweather announces an exhibition boxing bout vs. Logan Paul for Feb. 20. https://t.co/fbbMVUnQzp — Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) December 6, 2020
Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul || Full Fight Highlights || February 20th, 2021 pic.twitter.com/Ggeye3IeNT — Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) December 6, 2020
Others, meanwhile, suggested Mayweather had a more noble reason to agree to the fight, hinting the American may want to avenge Robinson's defeat.
The latter was floored twice by Paul's brother, Jake, last month, before requiring medical assistance following a brutal knockdown in the second round of their fight in Los Angeles.
He will avenge the NBA community for our fallen soldier, Nate Robinson! — Magic’s Burner (@MagicsBurner) December 6, 2020
Floyd Mayweather getting ready to avenge Nate Robinson: pic.twitter.com/rd9SJuyjcS — ℳ𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓀 👑 (@GoatJames_SZN) December 6, 2020
In the aftermath of the bout, Mayweather acknowledged people were entitled to their opinions but insisted he was proud of the former New York Knicks star for daring to step into the ring.
"Nate, I'm proud of you and I will always stand behind all my brothers. I will never kick my brother when he's down," he wrote on Twitter.
"It's OK for people to voice their opinions on social media, but no black athletes or black entertainers, especially black NBA players should make a mockery out of you.
"We are supposed to all stand with each other through the good, bad and ugly. I'm here to uplift you and let you know we all love you and congratulate you for just making an effort."


newsweek--2020-12-07--Who is Dr Jane M. Orient? Doctor Opposed to Mandatory Vaccinations to Testify Before Senate Committe

Who is Dr Jane M. Orient? Doctor Opposed to Mandatory Vaccinations to Testify Before Senate Committee

Dr Jane M. Orient is executive director of the politically conservative Association of American Physicians and Surgeons .
The 74-year-old Arizona native has been vocal in her criticism over coronavirus vaccines , instead opting to promote `` medical freedom '' and the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as an alternative treatment .
Dr. Orient has so far opposed the idea to vaccinate all Americans against the coronavirus , going so far as to call mandatory vaccination `` a serious intrusion into individual liberty , autonomy and parental decisions . ''
`` People are sick and dying now , and this will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and deployed , '' Orient told Newsweek .
The Columbia University-educated physician has been branded a `` conspiracy theorist '' and an `` anti-vaxxer '' by some of her critics—labels of which she denies .
More recently , her recent appointment as lead witness at a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on early at-home treatment for COVID-19 on Tuesday has elicited criticism from Democrats and others in the medical field .
The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons , of which Dr. Orient heads , strongly opposes federal interference in medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group , founded in 1943 to `` protect private medicine '' , represents just thousands of the nearly one millions physicians practicing across the US .
Government-imposed vaccination would be a `` serious intrusion into individual liberty , autonomy , and parental decisions about child-rearing , '' the AAPS believes , according to a Senate statement on federal vaccine mandates .
`` AAPS believes that liberty rights are unalienable , '' the statement continues .
`` Patients and parents have the right to refuse vaccination , although potentially contagious persons can be restricted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others against a clear and present danger .
Unvaccinated persons with no exposure to a disease and no evidence of a disease are not a clear or present danger . ''
In the same statement , Dr. Orient noted that the risk to public health threat is the underlying rationale for government policy on mandatory vaccines .
`` But how much of a threat is required to justify forcing people to accept government-imposed risks ? ''
she asked .
`` It seems to me reckless to be pushing people to take risks when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are , '' Dr. Orient more recently told the New York Times , adding : `` People 's rights should be respected .
Where is 'my body , my choice ' when it comes to this ? ''
The doctor noted that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine use a new scientific method and should be treated with more caution .
`` If governmental authorities , imbued with a sense of infallibility , impose their will on everyone , the consequences of a bad choice affect millions , '' the doctor wrote in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
`` Trading freedom—and free speech—for supposed security ultimately leads to a loss of both .
And if government can dictate what you must inject into your own children , what limits can be placed on its power ? ''
`` Deploying vaccine police and shutting down debate will erode trust in health authorities and physicians , although more people may get their shots , '' an article published in May reads .
`` But such heavy-handed measures will not defeat the enemy—measles and worse diseases . ''
`` Americans should have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Representative Jeff Duncan of South Carolina Duncan tweeted on Saturday .
`` Americans should also have the freedom to decline the vaccine . ''
However , Dr. Orient 's selection as a lead witness is seen as controversial by many , including federal health officials currently promoting a vaccine as a way to save lives and end a pandemic that has killed more than 281,000 Americans .
It has also prompted harsh criticism from New York Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer .
`` At such a crucial time , giving a platform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ falsehoods about COVID vaccines is downright dangerous and one of the last things Senate Republicans should be doing right now , '' Schumer said in a statement on Sunday .
An FDA advisory committee is set to meet on Thursday to review data on the safety and efficacy of Pfizer 's vaccine candidate .
Rollout could begin soon if the agency grants the vaccine emergency authorization .
Dr. Orient will be testifying during Tuesday 's hearing on behalf of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons about the need for early out-patient treatment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatment until a patient is severely ill and hospitalized has already caused as many as 100,000 needless deaths , '' she told Newsweek .
The physician reiterated that a patient 's freedom to choose or decline medical treatment has not been abolished by this virus .
`` Patients have the right to be fully informed about the vaccine , including the facts that are unknown , such as its potential long-term effects on cancer , birth defects , and impairment of fertility , '' she said .
`` At present , it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contagion as opposed to preventing or mitigating symptoms . ''
Her testimony will also include a call for government guidelines informing doctors about hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for Covid-19 patients , the New York Times reports .
Newsweek has contacted The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons for comment .

Dr Jane M. Orient is executive director of the politically conservative Association of American Physicians and Surgeons.
The 74-year-old Arizona native has been vocal in her criticism over coronavirus vaccines, instead opting to promote "medical freedom" and the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as an alternative treatment.
Dr. Orient has so far opposed the idea to vaccinate all Americans against the coronavirus, going so far as to call mandatory vaccination "a serious intrusion into individual liberty, autonomy and parental decisions."
"People are sick and dying now, and this will not stop the instant a vaccine is approved and deployed," Orient told Newsweek.
The Columbia University-educated physician has been branded a "conspiracy theorist" and an "anti-vaxxer" by some of her critics—labels of which she denies.
Dr. Jane M. Orient is the executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons. The Heartland Institute
More recently, her recent appointment as lead witness at a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on early at-home treatment for COVID-19 on Tuesday has elicited criticism from Democrats and others in the medical field.
The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, of which Dr. Orient heads, strongly opposes federal interference in medical decisions, including mandated vaccines.
The group, founded in 1943 to "protect private medicine", represents just thousands of the nearly one millions physicians practicing across the US.
Government-imposed vaccination would be a "serious intrusion into individual liberty, autonomy, and parental decisions about child-rearing," the AAPS believes, according to a Senate statement on federal vaccine mandates.
"AAPS believes that liberty rights are unalienable," the statement continues. "Patients and parents have the right to refuse vaccination, although potentially contagious persons can be restricted in their movements as needed to protect others against a clear and present danger. Unvaccinated persons with no exposure to a disease and no evidence of a disease are not a clear or present danger."
In the same statement, Dr. Orient noted that the risk to public health threat is the underlying rationale for government policy on mandatory vaccines. "But how much of a threat is required to justify forcing people to accept government-imposed risks?" she asked.
"It seems to me reckless to be pushing people to take risks when you don't know what the risks are," Dr. Orient more recently told the New York Times, adding: "People's rights should be respected. Where is 'my body, my choice' when it comes to this?"
The doctor noted that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine use a new scientific method and should be treated with more caution.
"If governmental authorities, imbued with a sense of infallibility, impose their will on everyone, the consequences of a bad choice affect millions," the doctor wrote in an article published in March of last year.
"Trading freedom—and free speech—for supposed security ultimately leads to a loss of both. And if government can dictate what you must inject into your own children, what limits can be placed on its power?"
"Deploying vaccine police and shutting down debate will erode trust in health authorities and physicians, although more people may get their shots," an article published in May reads. "But such heavy-handed measures will not defeat the enemy—measles and worse diseases."
Many Republican leaders agree.
"Americans should have the freedom to take the COVID vaccine," Representative Jeff Duncan of South Carolina Duncan tweeted on Saturday. "Americans should also have the freedom to decline the vaccine."
However, Dr. Orient's selection as a lead witness is seen as controversial by many, including federal health officials currently promoting a vaccine as a way to save lives and end a pandemic that has killed more than 281,000 Americans.
It has also prompted harsh criticism from New York Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer.
"At such a crucial time, giving a platform to conspiracy theorists to spread myths and falsehoods about COVID vaccines is downright dangerous and one of the last things Senate Republicans should be doing right now," Schumer said in a statement on Sunday.
An FDA advisory committee is set to meet on Thursday to review data on the safety and efficacy of Pfizer's vaccine candidate. Rollout could begin soon if the agency grants the vaccine emergency authorization.
Dr. Orient will be testifying during Tuesday's hearing on behalf of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons about the need for early out-patient treatment of COVID.
"Refusing to offer treatment until a patient is severely ill and hospitalized has already caused as many as 100,000 needless deaths," she told Newsweek.
The physician reiterated that a patient's freedom to choose or decline medical treatment has not been abolished by this virus.
"Patients have the right to be fully informed about the vaccine, including the facts that are unknown, such as its potential long-term effects on cancer, birth defects, and impairment of fertility," she said. "At present, it is not even known whether the vaccination prevents contagion as opposed to preventing or mitigating symptoms."
Her testimony will also include a call for government guidelines informing doctors about hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for Covid-19 patients, the New York Times reports.
Newsweek has contacted The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons for comment.


newsweek--2020-12-07--LAPD Strike Lockdown Protesters with Batons Outside Mayor Garcetti's House in Viral Video

Los Angeles Police Department ( LAPD ) officers have sparked outrage after officers were filmed striking protesters with batons during demonstrations outside Mayor Eric Garcetti 's house .
Footage posted to social media , that captured the LAPD officers responding to the protests , has gone viral and prompted widespread outrage amongst lawmakers .
It came during the 13th consecutive day of demonstrations outside the mayor 's residence , where people have been protesting in a bid to stop President-elect Joe Biden appointing him to any position in his administration .
Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles and Ground Game LA , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handling of homelessness and public transport among other issues , have been conducting protests every day over the past fortnight after reports of a potential Garcetti appointment emerged .
In the viral clip , police in riot gear can be seen lining the sidewalk before striding across the street and forcefully handling protesters .
One officer was filmed using a baton to strike several people , including one who had been helping up another who had fallen .
In a statement to several media outlets , the LAPD said that officers converged on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which violated an L.A. municipal code against producing noise that carried more than 200 feet .
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Stacy Spell , an LAPD spokesman , said in the statement : `` After multiple warnings , four officers attempted to make an arrest for the above violation when the crowd moved in on the officers , punching , pushing and kicking .
`` Officers used their baton to prevent the crowd from forcefully attempting to remove the suspect from police custody .
However , the suspect ultimately got away . ''
Spell said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protesters `` physical response against the officers '' resulted in an `` officer needs help '' call , adding that one sustained a possible concussion when his head struck the ground .
Spell told The LA Times that this statement is based on preliminary information , adding that police officers had been warning the group against using `` amplified sound '' for days .
The publication said that officers arrested Jamie Penn , who serves on the Wilshire Center-Koreatown Neighborhood Council , for `` forcefully attempting '' to remove the suspect who sounded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Penn reportedly disputed LAPD 's account about the protests , saying police rushed her after she reacted to an elderly protester being shoved to the ground .
Penn told The LA Times : `` I ran over to try to help them because I did n't want them to be trampled .
`` That then led to me being shoved on top of them by LAPD and a dogpile ensued .
I was trying to use my body as a brake to keep weight off this elderly man that was on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was detained for about five hours and released from Metropolitan Detention Center on Sunday afternoon .
BLM L.A. cofounder Melina Abdullah told KTLA the officers advanced on the crowd `` without cause , '' adding : `` They basically ambushed us , and swung their batons .
She told the broadcaster : `` I do n't know how the person could have been arrested for attempting to intervene in an arrest when no one was arrested , no one was doing anything that was illegal or violent . ''
Abdullah claimed that two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teeth knocked out and some people over 70 years old were `` tackled and pinned on the ground . ''
The activist reportedly said the group still plans to show up for another protest outside Garcetti 's house Monday .
Penn also wrote on social media on Sunday : `` I am free .
I have one request .
Please , show up to 605 S Irving Blvd , Los Angeles , CA 90005 .
Tomorrow @ 9 AM . ''
A raft of California politicians came out to condemn the LAPD officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footage went viral .
State assembly member Miguel Santiago tweeted : `` LAPD 's brutal actions this morning are unacceptable and must be denounced by everyone .
I stand w/ you in denouncing police brutality demanding the immediate release of Jamie ! ''
Congressman Jimmy Gomez wrote : `` In regards to @ lapd response at Getty House today : Peaceful protestors deserve the space and protections to make their voices heard .
Anything short of that is NOT acceptable .
No exceptions .
No excuses . ''
Nithya Raman , the council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took place Sunday , said : `` Today , protesters outside the Mayor 's residence were struck with batons .
An elected member of the Wilshire Center-Ktown NC was arrested .
`` There is no acceptable justification for LAPD to use force against Angelenos who are peacefully exercising their right to free speech . ''
Assembly member Wendy Carillo , released a statement saying : `` The right to peacefully protest is a First Amendment Right that is sacred .
I urge LAPD to restrain from use of force , practice de-escalation tactics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peaceful protests should not lead to police in riot gear making arrests amid COVID19 .
Although Jamie Penn has been released I have grave concerns with the circumstances and process of her arrest , including where she was detained and transferred to . ''
Newsweek has contacted the LAPD for comment .

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers have sparked outrage after officers were filmed striking protesters with batons during demonstrations outside Mayor Eric Garcetti's house.
Footage posted to social media, that captured the LAPD officers responding to the protests, has gone viral and prompted widespread outrage amongst lawmakers.
It came during the 13th consecutive day of demonstrations outside the mayor's residence, where people have been protesting in a bid to stop President-elect Joe Biden appointing him to any position in his administration.
Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles and Ground Game LA, who are critical of the mayor's handling of homelessness and public transport among other issues, have been conducting protests every day over the past fortnight after reports of a potential Garcetti appointment emerged.
LAPD responds to 13th straight day of #blockgarcetti protests outside of mayor’s residence.
Protesters are fighting a Garcetti appointment to a Biden cabinet bc of his handling of issues like homelessness, transportation. pic.twitter.com/mqnoxjLcrM — Josie Huang (@josie_huang) December 6, 2020
In the viral clip, police in riot gear can be seen lining the sidewalk before striding across the street and forcefully handling protesters.
One officer was filmed using a baton to strike several people, including one who had been helping up another who had fallen.
In a statement to several media outlets, the LAPD said that officers converged on protesters because one had sounded a bullhorn, which violated an L.A. municipal code against producing noise that carried more than 200 feet.
Capt. Stacy Spell, an LAPD spokesman, said in the statement: "After multiple warnings, four officers attempted to make an arrest for the above violation when the crowd moved in on the officers, punching, pushing and kicking.
"Officers used their baton to prevent the crowd from forcefully attempting to remove the suspect from police custody. However, the suspect ultimately got away."
Spell said an unlawful assembly was called after the protesters "physical response against the officers" resulted in an "officer needs help" call, adding that one sustained a possible concussion when his head struck the ground.
Spell told The LA Times that this statement is based on preliminary information, adding that police officers had been warning the group against using "amplified sound" for days.
The publication said that officers arrested Jamie Penn, who serves on the Wilshire Center-Koreatown Neighborhood Council, for "forcefully attempting" to remove the suspect who sounded the noise from police custody."
The moment LAPD came across the street to attack us captured by @anthonycarrio pic.twitter.com/e3BsEIp0Ul — People's City Council - Los Angeles (@PplsCityCouncil) December 6, 2020
For the past two weeks, we have been holding peaceful gatherings outside Mayor Garcetti’s mansion, urging @JoeBiden to commit to keeping our failed mayor out of his administration. On Day 13, LAPD advanced without warning and violently attacked us. #BlockGarcetti pic.twitter.com/xWn3JFwgdY — #BlackLivesMatter-LA (@BLMLA) December 6, 2020
But Penn reportedly disputed LAPD's account about the protests, saying police rushed her after she reacted to an elderly protester being shoved to the ground.
Penn told The LA Times: "I ran over to try to help them because I didn't want them to be trampled.
"That then led to me being shoved on top of them by LAPD and a dogpile ensued. I was trying to use my body as a brake to keep weight off this elderly man that was on the ground."
Penn reportedly said she was detained for about five hours and released from Metropolitan Detention Center on Sunday afternoon.
BLM L.A. cofounder Melina Abdullah told KTLA the officers advanced on the crowd "without cause," adding: "They basically ambushed us, and swung their batons.
A demonstrator raises a fist in support of Black Lives Matter protest as Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) stand guard outside the residence of Mayor Eric Garcetti during the seventh consecutive day of protest in Los Angeles, California, November 30, 2020. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images
She told the broadcaster: "I don't know how the person could have been arrested for attempting to intervene in an arrest when no one was arrested, no one was doing anything that was illegal or violent."
Abdullah claimed that two protesters were hospitalized, one had her teeth knocked out and some people over 70 years old were "tackled and pinned on the ground."
The activist reportedly said the group still plans to show up for another protest outside Garcetti's house Monday.
Penn also wrote on social media on Sunday: "I am free. I have one request. Please, show up to 605 S Irving Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90005. Tomorrow @ 9 AM."
I am free.
I have one request.
Please, show up to 605 S Irving Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90005.
Tomorrow @ 9 AM. — Jamie Penn, Democratic Socialist (@RealJamiePenn) December 6, 2020
Lawmakers condemn LAPD's response
A raft of California politicians came out to condemn the LAPD officers' actions at the protest after the footage went viral.
State assembly member Miguel Santiago tweeted: "LAPD's brutal actions this morning are unacceptable and must be denounced by everyone. I stand w/ you in denouncing police brutality demanding the immediate release of Jamie!"
Congressman Jimmy Gomez wrote: "In regards to @lapd response at Getty House today: Peaceful protestors deserve the space and protections to make their voices heard. Anything short of that is NOT acceptable. No exceptions. No excuses."
Nithya Raman, the council member-elect for the district where the protest took place Sunday, said: "Today, protesters outside the Mayor's residence were struck with batons. An elected member of the Wilshire Center-Ktown NC was arrested.
LAPD’s brutal actions this morning are unacceptable and must be denounced by everyone. I stand w/ you in denouncing police brutality demanding the immediate release of Jamie! #FREEJAMIE https://t.co/JUOXRkrdfc — Miguel Santiago (@SantiagoAD53) December 6, 2020
In regards to @lapd response at Getty House today:
Peaceful protestors deserve the space and protections to make their voices heard. Anything short of that is NOT acceptable.
No exceptions. No excuses. — Rep. Jimmy Gomez (@RepJimmyGomez) December 6, 2020
With regards to events at the Mayor's house this afternoon: pic.twitter.com/JGrXw71qei — Wendy Carrillo (@AsmCarrillo) December 7, 2020
Today, protesters outside the Mayor’s residence were struck with batons. An elected member of the Wilshire Center-Ktown NC was arrested.
There is no acceptable justification for LAPD to use force against Angelenos who are peacefully exercising their right to free speech. https://t.co/5ZOjwih8QD — Nithya Raman (@nithyavraman) December 7, 2020
"There is no acceptable justification for LAPD to use force against Angelenos who are peacefully exercising their right to free speech."
Assembly member Wendy Carillo, released a statement saying: "The right to peacefully protest is a First Amendment Right that is sacred. I urge LAPD to restrain from use of force, practice de-escalation tactics and ultimately, protect the public.
Peaceful protests should not lead to police in riot gear making arrests amid COVID19. Although Jamie Penn has been released I have grave concerns with the circumstances and process of her arrest, including where she was detained and transferred to."
Newsweek has contacted the LAPD for comment.


newsweek--2020-12-07--Is the U.S. Justice Department Surrendering To China? | Opinion

The U.S. Justice Department ( DOJ ) is negotiating with Meng Wanzhou , the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies , to allow her to return to China .
This is mistaken .
The Trump administration should not , under any conditions , come to terms with Ms. Meng .
Her release would directly and immediately undermine American national security and other core interests .
China Daily , the Chinese Communist Party 's official English language newspaper , on Saturday confirmed Wall Street Journal reporting that the U.S. and Meng have been in discussions over a possible plea deal .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's founder and chief executive officer , was detained at DOJ 's request by Canadian police on December 1 , 2018 , as she attempted to transit through the Vancouver airport on her way from Hong Kong to Mexico .
Now under house arrest , she is challenging extradition on wire and bank fraud charges that stem from Huawei 's alleged violation of U.S. sanctions on Iran .
The Justice Department claims Meng lied to HSBC in 2013 in order to get the British-headquartered bank to clear transactions with parties in the Islamic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawyers have been unsuccessful in persuading a Canadian court to refuse extradition to the U.S .
According to `` people familiar with the matter , '' lawyers for both sides have been discussing a possible `` deferred prosecution agreement , '' which is rarely offered .
In return for Meng 's admissions of wrongdoing and cooperation , DOJ prosecutors would defer and drop charges .
The proposed deal has not been finalized because Meng has thus far resisted making admissions .
Any admission would undermine Beijing 's position that the American charges against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Trump administration 's attempt to negotiate away the charges undermines the integrity of American law enforcement .
`` It would be exceptional for the Justice Department to forego a criminal conviction , '' said David Laufman , a former DOJ national security official now in private law practice , to the Journal .
Of course , there are exceptional circumstances .
`` There are , '' Laufman told the paper , `` times when law enforcement interests reasonably give way to overarching foreign policy interests of the United States . ''
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foreign policy interests '' cut in the precise opposite direction and argue for no deal with Meng .
Huawei , the world 's number one manufacturer of both telecom networking gear and smartphones , lies at the center of continuing controversies between Beijing and Washington .
American officials believe the Chinese party-state is using Huawei to surveil others—something that undoubtedly occurred from 2012 to 2017 , when Beijing surreptitiously downloaded data from the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa .
The theft was made possible due to Huawei servers that were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Huawei , fueled by untold billions of dollars of stolen technology and perhaps as much as $ 75 billion of Beijing 's subsidies , is building out 5G networks throughout the world .
These networks will allow China to illicitly take more data and perhaps remotely manipulate devices , such as your front door and car , connected to the so-called Internet of Things .
The country that ends up controlling global 5G networks will have a long head start in dominating the world economy over the course of the next several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sanctioned Huawei and has pursued criminal investigations of the company , which claims to be `` employee-owned '' but is effectively a state-run enterprise .
These investigations , along with sanctions , could end Huawei as an ongoing concern and are therefore crucial to determining global leadership .
Meng in custody in the United States would send a powerful message that Huawei does , in fact , pose a critical national security threat .
That would bolster American efforts , such as the State Department 's `` Clean Network '' initiative , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5G gear .
Yet there are even more fundamental interests at stake .
Why would China 's leaders ever respect American laws if they thought America did not have the will to enforce them ?
Or if they believed American law was negotiable ?
Meng 's fate is not something to be bargained away .
The mere act of Washington participating in negotiations with her is , by itself , a win for Beijing .
Negotiations ending in Meng 's release would also , in the words of the Journal , `` pave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the `` two Michaels . ''
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor , two Canadians now in custody in China , were detained on bogus-looking charges just days after Meng was taken into custody .
Beijing has since intimated that they will be released only when Meng returns to China , so the two of them are almost certainly being held as hostages .
To free Meng in exchange for the Michaels—something that Beijing 's friends in the Canadian political establishment have been arguing for—would just give Beijing more incentive to grab innocent foreigners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spy is arrested .
China engages in hostage diplomacy because it has worked .
Bill Gertz , journalist and author of Deceiving the Sky : Inside Communist China 's Drive for Global Supremacy , says the Meng case is reminiscent of that of Su Bin , a Chinese national with Canadian residence who was wanted for stealing the plans for the Air Force 's C-17 for Beijing .
Canada , at the behest of the U.S. , extradited Su to the United States .
China detained a Canadian couple , the Garratts , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Su , who pled guilty to minor charges in 2016 and was released .
It 's about time countries stopped giving in to rogue regimes ' hostage-takings .
Moreover , a resolution of the Kovrig and Spavor incident will have far-reaching Canadian political implications that favor Beijing .
A release of the pair would , Charles Burton told Newsweek , `` be instrumental to Justin Trudeau 's Liberals regaining a majority in Parliament if a general election is held in Spring 2021 , as is likely . ''
Burton , a former Canadian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release would cool down widespread Canadian resentment of China for grabbing the two Michaels and remove an obstacle for the Liberals to pursue their China-friendly policies .
`` The Communist regime has penetrated the highest echelons of power in Canada , '' Burton , now at the Ottawa-based Macdonald-Laurier Institute , says .
This is clearly no time for the U.S. government to surrender to Meng Wanzhou—and to China .
Gordon G. Chang is the author of The Coming Collapse of China .
Follow him on Twitter and Parler : @ GordonGChang .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the writer 's own .

The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) is negotiating with Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies, to allow her to return to China.
This is mistaken. The Trump administration should not, under any conditions, come to terms with Ms. Meng. Her release would directly and immediately undermine American national security and other core interests.
China Daily, the Chinese Communist Party's official English language newspaper, on Saturday confirmed Wall Street Journal reporting that the U.S. and Meng have been in discussions over a possible plea deal.
Meng, also the daughter of Huawei's founder and chief executive officer, was detained at DOJ's request by Canadian police on December 1, 2018, as she attempted to transit through the Vancouver airport on her way from Hong Kong to Mexico.
Now under house arrest, she is challenging extradition on wire and bank fraud charges that stem from Huawei's alleged violation of U.S. sanctions on Iran. The Justice Department claims Meng lied to HSBC in 2013 in order to get the British-headquartered bank to clear transactions with parties in the Islamic Republic.
So far, Meng's lawyers have been unsuccessful in persuading a Canadian court to refuse extradition to the U.S.
According to "people familiar with the matter," lawyers for both sides have been discussing a possible "deferred prosecution agreement," which is rarely offered. In return for Meng's admissions of wrongdoing and cooperation, DOJ prosecutors would defer and drop charges. The proposed deal has not been finalized because Meng has thus far resisted making admissions.
Any admission would undermine Beijing's position that the American charges against her are politically motivated and baseless.
The Trump administration's attempt to negotiate away the charges undermines the integrity of American law enforcement. "It would be exceptional for the Justice Department to forego a criminal conviction," said David Laufman, a former DOJ national security official now in private law practice, to the Journal.
Of course, there are exceptional circumstances. "There are," Laufman told the paper, "times when law enforcement interests reasonably give way to overarching foreign policy interests of the United States."
In this case, however, "overarching foreign policy interests" cut in the precise opposite direction and argue for no deal with Meng.
Huawei, the world's number one manufacturer of both telecom networking gear and smartphones, lies at the center of continuing controversies between Beijing and Washington. American officials believe the Chinese party-state is using Huawei to surveil others—something that undoubtedly occurred from 2012 to 2017, when Beijing surreptitiously downloaded data from the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa. The theft was made possible due to Huawei servers that were installed in the Beijing-donated and Chinese-constructed building.
Huawei, fueled by untold billions of dollars of stolen technology and perhaps as much as $75 billion of Beijing's subsidies, is building out 5G networks throughout the world. These networks will allow China to illicitly take more data and perhaps remotely manipulate devices, such as your front door and car, connected to the so-called Internet of Things. The country that ends up controlling global 5G networks will have a long head start in dominating the world economy over the course of the next several decades.
The Trump administration has repeatedly sanctioned Huawei and has pursued criminal investigations of the company, which claims to be "employee-owned" but is effectively a state-run enterprise. These investigations, along with sanctions, could end Huawei as an ongoing concern and are therefore crucial to determining global leadership.
Meng Wanzhou of Huawei RichLam/Getty Images
Meng in custody in the United States would send a powerful message that Huawei does, in fact, pose a critical national security threat. That would bolster American efforts, such as the State Department's "Clean Network" initiative, to get countries to forego buying Huawei's 5G gear.
Yet there are even more fundamental interests at stake. Why would China's leaders ever respect American laws if they thought America did not have the will to enforce them? Or if they believed American law was negotiable?
Meng's fate is not something to be bargained away. The mere act of Washington participating in negotiations with her is, by itself, a win for Beijing.
Negotiations ending in Meng's release would also, in the words of the Journal, "pave the way" for China to release the "two Michaels." Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, two Canadians now in custody in China, were detained on bogus-looking charges just days after Meng was taken into custody. Beijing has since intimated that they will be released only when Meng returns to China, so the two of them are almost certainly being held as hostages.
To free Meng in exchange for the Michaels—something that Beijing's friends in the Canadian political establishment have been arguing for—would just give Beijing more incentive to grab innocent foreigners the next time a Chinese national or spy is arrested.
China engages in hostage diplomacy because it has worked. Bill Gertz, journalist and author of Deceiving the Sky: Inside Communist China's Drive for Global Supremacy, says the Meng case is reminiscent of that of Su Bin, a Chinese national with Canadian residence who was wanted for stealing the plans for the Air Force's C-17 for Beijing. Canada, at the behest of the U.S., extradited Su to the United States. China detained a Canadian couple, the Garratts, in order to get America to release Su, who pled guilty to minor charges in 2016 and was released.
It's about time countries stopped giving in to rogue regimes' hostage-takings.
Moreover, a resolution of the Kovrig and Spavor incident will have far-reaching Canadian political implications that favor Beijing. A release of the pair would, Charles Burton told Newsweek, "be instrumental to Justin Trudeau's Liberals regaining a majority in Parliament if a general election is held in Spring 2021, as is likely."
Burton, a former Canadian diplomat posted in Beijing, notes the release would cool down widespread Canadian resentment of China for grabbing the two Michaels and remove an obstacle for the Liberals to pursue their China-friendly policies. "The Communist regime has penetrated the highest echelons of power in Canada," Burton, now at the Ottawa-based Macdonald-Laurier Institute, says.
This is clearly no time for the U.S. government to surrender to Meng Wanzhou—and to China.
Gordon G. Chang is the author of The Coming Collapse of China. Follow him on Twitter and Parler: @GordonGChang.
The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.