Tag: US

“It is the duty of law enforcement to uphold the law and protect others, not dole out punishment as they see fit. The Department of Justice takes these acts seriously and works tirelessly to ensure that officers who violate the civil rights of others are held accountable.”

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https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/georgia-correctional-officer-pleads-guilty-civil-rights-offense-assaulting-inmate

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3…………> Operators of California Charity Scam Sentenced to Prison for Mail Fraud Conspiracy and Tax Evasion

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Geraldine Hill and Clayton Hill, a California couple who operated a charity that purported to provide goods to the needy, were sentenced to prison for conspiracy to commit mail fraud and tax evasion, and  selling over $1 million in donated clothes for their personal benefit, with Geraldine Hill sentenced to 15 months in in prison, and Clayton Hill  sentenced to 9 months in prison according to court documents and statements made in court.

The Hills operated On Your Feet (OYF), also known as the Family Resource Center, a tax-exempt charitable organization whose stated mission was to provide assistance to low income families and individuals in need:
“The defendants defrauded the IRS and companies that donated goods in an effort to alleviate poverty and suffering among the least fortunate,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Zuckerman.

“The Tax Division is committed to investigating and prosecuting those individuals who seek to use the cover of a charity to illegally line their own pockets.”
“Geraldine and Clayton Hill lied to unsuspecting donors about the direction of charitable contributions and engaged in tax fraud to cover their trail,” said Jim Lee, Chief of IRS Criminal Investigation.

“Unfortunately, the donors were well-meaning organizations interested in helping the needy and this fraud prevented real people in need from receiving assistance. IRS Criminal Investigation works tirelessly to ensure that criminals like the Hills are brought to justice. In cases like these, not only do the needy of our communities suffer, but also taxpayers and the U.S. government.”
On June 9, 2020, the Hills pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and tax evasion.

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https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/operators-california-charity-scam-sentenced-prison-mail-fraud-conspiracy-and-tax-evasion

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4…………> The Silent Bunch: Comrades Un, Xi & Putin

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Congratulatory messages for United States president-elect Joe Biden have flown in from around the world following his projected win against President Trump, but several leaders have chosen to stay tight-lipped over the victory — and their silence is indicating that Mr. Biden will inherit a long list of foreign policy challenges from his predecessor, including the ongoing trade war with China and the stalled denuclearization of North Korea.
While some leaders, including those of European nations, have applauded Mr. Biden’s win in the hopes it might undo some of his predecessor’s foreign policy decisions, others appear to be hesitant.
“Analysts generally are not clear on whether Biden’s policies towards China will soften or adjust, but at least I think it’s possible a future Biden administration will do away with the performative aspect of Trump’s stance towards China,” said Hu Xijin, the editor of China’s state-owned tabloid Global Times.
Brendan Thomas-Noone, foreign policy research fellow at the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre, said the US’s hardening stance towards China dated back to at least 2014.
“I think the contours of that relationship aren’t going to revert back [to the way it was],” he told the ABC.
“But I think we will find the Biden administration will really try to re-establish some form of strategic dialogue with China, likely in its first year.”

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-10/world-leaders-staying-silent-on-us-president-elect-joe-biden-win/12866588

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 5…………> A New COVID19 Infection US Record: Watch Out?

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Hospital beds across the US were filled with around 59,000 COVID-19 patients, a new record for the number of inpatients being treated for the disease, an indication that the number of Americans with COVID-19 who are currently hospitalized has increased by around 73% over the past 30 days, surpassing the previous record, with many states reporting 1.5 million tests performed and nearly 119,000 new cases.
Colorado’s intensive care unit (ICU) beds are also rapidly filling up, with 82% of such beds in the state in use and more than 1,000 COVID-19 patients hospitalized as of Monday.
“What is frightening to me is that the community rates continue to increase,” said Dr. Connie Savor Price, chief medical officer at Denver Health, 9News reported.

“Our surge is about two weeks behind that. So, I’m not seeing any relief anytime soon.

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https://sputniknews.com/us/202011101081121576-not-seeing-any-relief-us-covid-19-hospitalizations-hit-new-record-as-cases-surge—reuters/