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'Our investigation revealed how Mr Ward’s son had been friends with some of the attackers, but they had fallen out. Mr Ward’s family home had been attacked in the days before the killing.'
'Mr Ward's older brother... added his brother was a carpenter by trade who would always help others by using his skills, and was someone who had made a choice to change the direction of his life as a youngster and could once have chosen the wrong path himself.'
'Mr Ward's partner, Tammy, said: 'Kelvin was the love of my life. He was a fantastic partner, father, son, brother and good friend to many. He always put himself out for other people and if anyone needed a job doing or shoulder to cry on, he'd be there.
'He was very unique and there was never a dull moment when he was around. He was funny, the life and soul of a party, he worked hard to provide for his family, he had so much more to live for and loved life.'
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Will the shooter, a convicted rapist be deported!? His brother, also involved, convicted, Mustaf Jama, had 21 priors, including burglary and carrying a machete, deportation was considered before this murder but not enacted. Yustaf Jama, who they needed extradition/transport from Somalia for charges, trial, he was the shooter, he is also convicted for a rape in Birmingham. Will he be deported? Atleast two, to my knowledge so far, of those involved, have been rejected for deportation by home office or judge on appeal.. due to lack of saftey in Somalia. What about Uk citizens (*and residents) saftey!
(Edit, *my comment is not about negativity, hostility towards people of different ethnicities/non UK born caucasian.)
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'On 1 November 2007 Mustaf Jama was extradited from Somalia, after a Home Office funded snatch operation that involved his Land Rover being ambushed by 15 local militiamen and then Jama being flown by private plane to the UK via Dubai and taken into police custody at Bridewell police station in Leeds. He was charged the next day with the murder of Beshenivsky, appeared before Leeds magistrates, and was remanded into custody. On 22 July 2009 at Newcastle Crown Court, Mustaf Jama was found guilty of murder and was also told that he would serve at least 35 years in prison, which is expected to keep him in prison until 2044 and the age of 64. It later transpired that he had been released from prison just six months before Beshenivsky's murder and that he had been considered for deportation to his native Somalia.' (*eidit, having been convicted of robbery offences involving physical violence to female and 21 priors inc carrying machete)
'Hewan Gordon was jailed for 18 months in 2007 for helping Shah evade capture. In 2010 he won an appeal against a government bid to deport him back to Somalia. His appeal was understood to have been made on human rights grounds.'
Will one of the convicted murderers, Yusuf Jama, a convicted RAPIST not be deported to Somalia!?
Others have been rejected by home office or judge, for deportation on the basis of human rights, saftey, including his brother who had 21 prior convictions including 'machete'!
Yusuf Jama, 20... 'alleged involvement in a gang rape in Birmingham, for which he was later convicted.'
His brother 'Mustaf Jama...The Home Office deemed it unfair to send him back to Somalia because it is considered one of the world's most unsafe places. '
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Sources..
'Fugitive who murdered unarmed PC Sharon Beshenivsky, 38, by shooting her at point blank range during 2005 robbery is finally brought to justice and found guilty of murder' D M news and the most common free on line encyclopedia, with linked sources.
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'Yusuf Jama was sentenced at the same time and also given a 35-year minimum term for murdering PC Beshenivsky. He also had connections with Thug Fam and had the same distinctive five-star tattoo as Shah and other members.
He claimed in court to have shot PC Beshenivsky, but insisted it was an accident.
Jama, 20, who had previous convictions for violence and dishonesty, was caught a week after the murder when he and nine other Somalis were held for alleged involvement in a gang rape in Birmingham, for which he was later convicted.
Mustaf Jama was Yusuf's brother and the third armed robber on the raid. In 2009 he was given the same sentence as the other two for the police officer's murder.
Jama, 26, who had come to Britain as a refugee, could have been deported six months before PC Beshenivsky's murder after serving a prison sentence for burglary. He had 21 convictions to his name, including three robberies, burglary, affray and carrying a machete.
The Home Office deemed it unfair to send him back to Somalia because it is considered one of the world's most unsafe places. He fled there after the killing, slipping out of Heathrow on a false passport while in disguise.'
But an international operation led to his arrest in Somalia and he was brought home to face justice.
Faisal Razzaq was one of the lookouts and was living at the gang's safehouse in Leeds. He was convicted in 2006 of PC Beshenivsky's manslaughter, robbery and firearms offences.
The 25-year-old was on police bail on suspicion of firearms offences at the time of the raid and had previous convictions for dishonesty, deception and robbery.
In 2006 Razzaq was given a life sentence and told he must serve at least 11 years before being considered for parole. He has since been released from jail.
Hassan Razzaq, the older brother of Faisal, helped Piran Ditta Khan plan the robbery and also acted as a lookout in the operation. The 26-year-old was convicted of PC Beshenivsky's manslaughter, robbery and firearms offences and was given a 20-year jail sentence in 2007. He has since been released.
Razzaq had a previous conviction for a 1999 street robbery when he was 17. He was sentenced to 12 months in a young offender's institution.
Raza Ul Haq Aslam was another lookout. The 26-year-old Londoner was jailed for eight years in 2007 after being convicted of robbery. He was cleared of murder, manslaughter and firearms offences relating to the Bradford raid.
The judge said the length of his sentence reflected that he didn't know the gang were carrying guns.'
'Muzzaker Shah was jailed for life in 2006 with a minimum 35-year term after admitting PC Beshenivsky's murder, robbery and firearms offences.
He led the trio of armed robbers but denied firing the fatal shot. Police have always believed he was the 'Asian man' described by PC Teresa Milburn as the one who shot both officers.
Shah, 25, a married father from London, was on police bail on suspicion of firearms offences at the time of the raid.
He was described as 'extremely dangerous' and part of a notorious London gang called Thug Fam. Shah had previous convictions for robbery and for having a handgun containing live rounds in a public place.'
'Fugitive who murdered unarmed PC Sharon Beshenivsky, 38, by shooting her at point blank range during 2005 robbery is finally brought to justice and found guilty of murder' Daily Mail
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RIDER was in the wrong. Different incident, in middle of field, where huntsman and horse injured the activist. Rider jailed for 18 months for 'inflicting grievous bodily harm':
'He had been with three other saboteurs going to monitor the Pytchley with Woodland Hunt'.
'Christopher Mardles, 27, from Petworth, West Sussex, a hunt member who rode his horse towards the protesters, was jailed for 18 months.'
'“Chris Marles recognised me – he called me by my name,” Mr Broughton recalls. “We were walking across a field and all of a sudden I turned and the horse hit me full-on.'
'Mel Broughton said he thought he was about to die under the horse... suffered six broken ribs, a split in his shoulder blade from top to bottom, three breaks in his collar bone and a tear in one lung' and 'still has eight screws and a metal plate holding his shoulder together'.'
“I couldn’t move. Two colleagues came over but I remember I saw Chris Marles and the hunt riders galloping off. Neither they nor the quad bikers looked back.”
"I was screaming out in pain and they just carried on hunting.”
'Paramedics had to give him morphine, and he was airlifted to hospital.'
...'hunting was supposedly banned in 2004, and all we see week in, week out is the tiny minority of people believe the law doesn’t apply to them and that somehow they have a right to carry on hunting, '
'The saboteurs said that as they were targeted, their three cameras were either smashed or taken from them.'
'Lead investigator DC Craig Copeland, of Northamptonshire Police, said: “I welcome the sentence handed out to Mardles today as his reckless actions that day could have had fatal consequences.'
'“The injuries he left this man with were extensive and he continues on his journey to recovery.”'
'“This was quite a unique case to investigate however I hope it goes to show that Northamptonshire Police are equipped to deal with all kinds of incidents and will ensure justice is served whatever the circumstances.”'
Articles:
'Man, 27, sentenced for incident with hunt protestor'
Source:Northants police news
'Animal activist nearly killed in hunt attack says horror injuries won’t stop him protesting'
Source: Independent
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5th kidnapping/case or more, he is currently 33 years old. Previously imprisoned 4 times or more for at least kidnapping :
'Man imprisoned twice for kidnapping is accused — again — of kidnapping'
'CANTON — A man released from prison less than four months ago for kidnapping is accused again of abducting a woman, beating her and holding her against her will for several days until she escaped.
William Mozingo Jr., 29, of... NE, remained behind bars Thursday at the Stark County Jail, accused of felonies involving a new victim in two counties — first in Stark, then in Carroll.
Stark County court records show on April 4, he beat his 29-year-old ex-girlfriend, tried to strangle her and, at some point, put a knife to her throat. The court records also show he restrained her, refusing to let her leave for four days.
Canton police talked to her on April 8, and warrants for his arrest were issued the next day, said Katie Erchick Gilbert, deputy chief counsel for the Canton Prosecutor’s Office.
Investigators are trying to piece together how, just a few days after that, she came to be in an abandoned house on Cobbler Road in Carroll County with the man accused of abducting her in Canton.
Carroll County court records show Mozingo is accused of felonious assault and aggravated trespassing in connection with an incident involving the same woman on April 12 at the Cobbler Road house. His 23-year-old relative, who lives on Vince Avenue SW in Canton, also was cited on a misdemeanor aggravated trespassing charge for being inside that house, but was not jailed.
Information about what happened between April 12 — when she was reportedly inside the abandoned house and three days later when her accused abductor turned himself in in Carrollton — was not available. Prosecutors and police say the case remains under investigation.
The initial report filed at the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department shows the incident occurred at 7 p.m. April 10 and wasn’t reported for two days.
At 10:52 p.m. April 12, she was found lying in the road by a passerby, the reports show.
Deputies believe, at some point, the woman made her way to the road.
A deputy called to the scene reported finding her topless and lying along the side of the eastbound lane in the 3100 block of Cobbler Road, the deputy’s report shows. Her “undergarments” were in the middle of the road. She had suffered severe head trauma and she was highly intoxicated.
She told the deputy Mozingo and his relative had taken her against her will two days earlier, beat her and dumped her on Cobbler Road.
The woman was taken to Mercy Medical Center in Canton and then to Summa Akron City Hospital, said Sheriff Dale Williams. Her condition was not available on Thursday.
Mozingo and his relative reportedly also flagged down a passing driver, asking for a ride to Canton. Williams said the driver instead took them to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department in Carrollton where Mozingo was then arrested.
Carroll County court records show Mozingo was jailed Monday in Carrollton on charges of felonious assault and aggravated trespass. An additional domestic violence charge was lodged against him on Wednesday, and a Carroll County grand jury could determine additional charges, according to Carroll County Prosecutor Steven D. Barnett.
Stark County Jail records show Canton police went to the Carroll County Jail shortly around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday to bring Mozingo back to Stark County, arresting him on the initial April 9 Canton warrants charging him with the April 4 incident. He was jailed on kidnapping and felony domestic violence charges and a parole violation.
Mozingo remained in the Stark jail Thursday, held without bond.
Before the April 4 incident in Canton and his arrest Monday in Carroll County, Mozingo has been to prison twice for kidnapping — once in Adams County in southern Ohio and the second time for a kidnapping in Canton.
Last week, he was still on parole for the 2017 incident in Canton when felony domestic violence and kidnapping warrants were issued.
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction records show Mozingo was released from prison on Dec. 24 after serving time for abduction and aggravated menacing in 2017.
According to a July 2017 Canton Repository article, an off-duty Canton police officer working a side job at a local Walmart store arrested a man accused of holding a woman at knife-point as she hid in a restroom. (Stark County court records show this is a different victim than the victim listed on the most recent warrants.) He reportedly refused to let the woman leave his side until she coerced him into letting her go to the store’s restroom where she then called police for help.'
Source: Akron Beacon Journal
'Ohio woman kidnapped and held captive for three days speaks out about terrifying ordeal – as William Mozingo, who abducted at least three other women, walks free after serving less than two years in prison'
'Mackenzie Mastin, who was kidnapped in 2017, has promised to testify at his next trial after being sentenced to 18 months for the attack on her.
“I just couldn’t believe he was gone and could do it again after doing it so many times,” she said NewsNation.
William Mozingo, 33, has been jailed four times for kidnapping and torturing a young woman, and was arrested again last month
Mackenzie Mastin told NewsNation, “I just hope he gets what he deserves and that this time they will learn their lesson and not let him walk down the street and hurt another woman.”
“My prayers go out to Chloe and her family for what she has been through, and I want her to know she is not alone in this.”
Mastin was repeatedly beaten and threatened with a knife after Mozingo held her and his own young brother captive for three days in a Canton home.
“He kept putting a knife to our throats and saying he was going to kill us,” she said.
“And he threatened to break my jaw if I, you know, cried or screamed for help or something like that.
‘He hit us all the time, my eyes were completely black and swollen because he did that to us.
‘He had us locked in that room for three days and he kept saying that we wouldn’t be able to go home to my parents.
“It was probably the most terrifying experience of my life.”'
Source: NY Breaking
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My understanding, any hunt is required to be on private land. There is a closed gate, yes atleast one informed intend to jump HOWEVER if activist stood on private road in clear view and driver informed them they are going to drive through. Then they reverse, speed up so can't stop to prevent collision, drive up on curb to gain needed space, an increased risk manoeuvre and hit a person. Driver would be in the wrong, prosecuted.
Rider here seems to never turn back to check on person they collided with, quickly slowed and continued to end of field, a hit and run? Like convicted case above, fortunate for all no injuries.
I genuinely think this huntsmen, rider is at higher moral probability of committing a vehicle hit and run.
Top 2 comments edited as keep getting messages, I had more to explain.
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What quality of assessments, psychological help, did he have in prison, his priors include non molestation order and breaking a restraint order. Prescribed anti psychotics prior to this murder, prior drug taking... Judges sentencing remarks on criminal history..'10. You are now 45. [dob 4.8.1978]. There are 15 previous convictions recorded against you for
30 offences. The offending history dates back to when you were aged just 13. There are
eight convictions for offences of theft and robbery from 1992 through to 1998 when you
would have been 19. In 1998 for offences of robbery, you were sentenced to a total of 4
years in a young offender institution. In 2002, aged 23, for drugs offences, the possession
with intent to supply class A drugs, crack cocaine and the possession of a prohibited firearm,
you were sentenced to a total of 8 years imprisonment. In 2008 and 2010 more minor drugs
offences met with fines and then in 2011, aged 32, for more offences of robbery you were
sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment. In January 2018 for harassment, offences of battery
and breaching a non-molestation order in December 2017 you were made subject to a
suspended sentence order with various requirements. You were in breach of a restraining
order in October 2020 and imprisoned for 12 weeks.
11. You were recalled to prison in relation to the sentence passed in 2011. It would appear that
the recall took effect following the sentence in October 2020. You were released from
custody at Wormwood Scrubs on 11th August 2022, having served in full the sentence passed
in 2011.'
Details are on Judiciary page information
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'Police: Man shot by cop after ramming car into Broward gas station dies in hospital.'
'During the pursuit, Graham rammed a police car before crashing into a median in the 1600 block of Northwest 31st Avenue in Lauderhill, authorities said.
Following a brief foot chase, police attempted to detain Graham who they said resisted arrest.
Police said as a struggle ensued, Graham attempted to take the officer’s gun when the officer shot him.
Plantation police confirmed Saturday morning that Graham was transported to a nearby hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities said the Plantation Police Department is working alongside the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to investigate this incident.'
If he survived, earlier when in critical condition: 'Authorities said the man could face charges that include kidnapping, false imprisonment, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault, fleeing and eluding law enforcement, depriving an officer’s weapon and resisting arrest.'
Local 10
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5th kidnapping/case or more, he is currently 33 years old. Previously imprisoned 4 times or more for at least kidnapping :
'Man imprisoned twice for kidnapping is accused — again — of kidnapping'
'CANTON — A man released from prison less than four months ago for kidnapping is accused again of abducting a woman, beating her and holding her against her will for several days until she escaped.
William Mozingo Jr., 29, of... NE, remained behind bars Thursday at the Stark County Jail, accused of felonies involving a new victim in two counties — first in Stark, then in Carroll.
Stark County court records show on April 4, he beat his 29-year-old ex-girlfriend, tried to strangle her and, at some point, put a knife to her throat. The court records also show he restrained her, refusing to let her leave for four days.
Canton police talked to her on April 8, and warrants for his arrest were issued the next day, said Katie Erchick Gilbert, deputy chief counsel for the Canton Prosecutor’s Office.
Investigators are trying to piece together how, just a few days after that, she came to be in an abandoned house on Cobbler Road in Carroll County with the man accused of abducting her in Canton.
Carroll County court records show Mozingo is accused of felonious assault and aggravated trespassing in connection with an incident involving the same woman on April 12 at the Cobbler Road house. His 23-year-old relative, who lives on Vince Avenue SW in Canton, also was cited on a misdemeanor aggravated trespassing charge for being inside that house, but was not jailed.
Information about what happened between April 12 — when she was reportedly inside the abandoned house and three days later when her accused abductor turned himself in in Carrollton — was not available. Prosecutors and police say the case remains under investigation.
The initial report filed at the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department shows the incident occurred at 7 p.m. April 10 and wasn’t reported for two days.
At 10:52 p.m. April 12, she was found lying in the road by a passerby, the reports show.
Deputies believe, at some point, the woman made her way to the road.
A deputy called to the scene reported finding her topless and lying along the side of the eastbound lane in the 3100 block of Cobbler Road, the deputy’s report shows. Her “undergarments” were in the middle of the road. She had suffered severe head trauma and she was highly intoxicated.
She told the deputy Mozingo and his relative had taken her against her will two days earlier, beat her and dumped her on Cobbler Road.
The woman was taken to Mercy Medical Center in Canton and then to Summa Akron City Hospital, said Sheriff Dale Williams. Her condition was not available on Thursday.
Mozingo and his relative reportedly also flagged down a passing driver, asking for a ride to Canton. Williams said the driver instead took them to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department in Carrollton where Mozingo was then arrested.
Carroll County court records show Mozingo was jailed Monday in Carrollton on charges of felonious assault and aggravated trespass. An additional domestic violence charge was lodged against him on Wednesday, and a Carroll County grand jury could determine additional charges, according to Carroll County Prosecutor Steven D. Barnett.
Stark County Jail records show Canton police went to the Carroll County Jail shortly around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday to bring Mozingo back to Stark County, arresting him on the initial April 9 Canton warrants charging him with the April 4 incident. He was jailed on kidnapping and felony domestic violence charges and a parole violation.
Mozingo remained in the Stark jail Thursday, held without bond.
Before the April 4 incident in Canton and his arrest Monday in Carroll County, Mozingo has been to prison twice for kidnapping — once in Adams County in southern Ohio and the second time for a kidnapping in Canton.
Last week, he was still on parole for the 2017 incident in Canton when felony domestic violence and kidnapping warrants were issued.
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction records show Mozingo was released from prison on Dec. 24 after serving time for abduction and aggravated menacing in 2017.
According to a July 2017 Canton Repository article, an off-duty Canton police officer working a side job at a local Walmart store arrested a man accused of holding a woman at knife-point as she hid in a restroom. (Stark County court records show this is a different victim than the victim listed on the most recent warrants.) He reportedly refused to let the woman leave his side until she coerced him into letting her go to the store’s restroom where she then called police for help.'
Source: Akron Beacon Journal
'Ohio woman kidnapped and held captive for three days speaks out about terrifying ordeal – as William Mozingo, who abducted at least three other women, walks free after serving less than two years in prison'
'Mackenzie Mastin, who was kidnapped in 2017, has promised to testify at his next trial after being sentenced to 18 months for the attack on her.
“I just couldn’t believe he was gone and could do it again after doing it so many times,” she said NewsNation.
William Mozingo, 33, has been jailed four times for kidnapping and torturing a young woman, and was arrested again last month.
Mackenzie Mastin told NewsNation, “I just hope he gets what he deserves and that this time they will learn their lesson and not let him walk down the street and hurt another woman.”
“My prayers go out to Chloe and her family for what she has been through, and I want her to know she is not alone in this.”
Mastin was repeatedly beaten and threatened with a knife after Mozingo held her and his own young brother captive for three days in a Canton home.
“He kept putting a knife to our throats and saying he was going to kill us,” she said.
“And he threatened to break my jaw if I, you know, cried or screamed for help or something like that.
‘He hit us all the time, my eyes were completely black and swollen because he did that to us.
‘He had us locked in that room for three days and he kept saying that we wouldn’t be able to go home to my parents.
“It was probably the most terrifying experience of my life.”'
Source: NY Breaking
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A different incident where huntsman and horse injured the activist. Jailed for 18 months for 'inflicting grievous bodily harm'.
'He had been with three other saboteurs going to monitor the Pytchley with Woodland Hunt'.
'Christopher Mardles, 27, from Petworth, West Sussex, a hunt member who rode his horse towards the protesters, was jailed for 18 months.'
'“Chris Marles recognised me – he called me by my name,” Mr Broughton recalls. “We were walking across a field and all of a sudden I turned and the horse hit me full-on.'
'Mel Broughton said he thought he was about to die under the horse... suffered six broken ribs, a split in his shoulder blade from top to bottom, three breaks in his collar bone and a tear in one lung' and 'still has eight screws and a metal plate holding his shoulder together'.'
“I couldn’t move. Two colleagues came over but I remember I saw Chris Marles and the hunt riders galloping off. Neither they nor the quad bikers looked back.”
"I was screaming out in pain and they just carried on hunting.”
'Paramedics had to give him morphine, and he was airlifted to hospital.'
...'hunting was supposedly banned in 2004, and all we see week in, week out is the tiny minority of people believe the law doesn’t apply to them and that somehow they have a right to carry on hunting, '
'The saboteurs said that as they were targeted, their three cameras were either smashed or taken from them.'
'Lead investigator DC Craig Copeland, of Northamptonshire Police, said: “I welcome the sentence handed out to Mardles today as his reckless actions that day could have had fatal consequences.'
'“The injuries he left this man with were extensive and he continues on his journey to recovery.”'
'“This was quite a unique case to investigate however I hope it goes to show that Northamptonshire Police are equipped to deal with all kinds of incidents and will ensure justice is served whatever the circumstances.”'
Articles:
'Man, 27, sentenced for incident with hunt protestor'
Source:Northants police news
'Animal activist nearly killed in hunt attack says horror injuries won’t stop him protesting'
Source: Independent
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Extracts from Judges sentencing remarks Jan 2021 '1. In 2011, as a teenager in Libya, the Defendant was trained to fight and fought (for a period of at least 8 months) as a member of the extremist Islamic militia Ansar al Sharia (which is now proscribed in this country) – doing so both during the uprising against the Gaddafi regime and after the fall of that regime.
2. When, in the autumn of 2012, the Defendant applied for asylum in this country, he lied about his role in Ansar al-Sharia, and as to the circumstances in which he came to part from them.
3. The Defendant held extremist Islamic views whilst in Ansar al-Sharia, and continued to do so, albeit with lapses (for example in relation to drink and drugs) up to and including the events on 20 June 2020 – as illustrated by his retention of militaristic images relating to his time in Ansar al-Sharia...
4. After his release from a prison sentence on 5 June 2020, the Defendant began to plan his attack and, by 15 June 2020, had identified Forbury Gardens as a potential venue for it. On 17 June 2020, he reconnoitred Forbury Gardens and confirmed it as the venue.
..13. At the Police station he admitted, on a number of occasions, that what he had done was Jihad (in the sense used by extremists) and that as a result he was going to paradise.
..In considering this issue I have applied the Guideline in relation to sentencing offenders with mental disorders.
Having considered the evidence, including the evidence of the various psychiatrists who examined the Defendant on 21, 23 and 25 June 2020 and the compelling reasoning in the
statements of the Prosecution psychiatrist Dr Blackwood, I am sure that the Defendant was
not suffering from a mental disorder or mental disability which lowered his degree of
culpability for any of the offences. Rather, although there are indicators that he had a conduct disorder in childhood, and meets the diagnostic criteria for an anti-social personality
disorder and for moderately severe substance misuse disorder, it is clear that the Defendant did not, and does not, have any major mental illness. Indeed, as Dr Blackwood has rightly
observed, to the extent that aspects of the Defendant’s behaviour on 18 or 19 June 2020 caused concern to others they were the product of drug consumption, had resolved by the
evening of the 19th and played no part in the events of the 20th. Instead, the offences were carried out in a pre-meditated, planned and carefully executed manner, and the Defendant
knew the nature and quality of his acts and that what he was doing was wrong. Equally, whilst the offences were shaped by features of the Defendant’s personality disorder, there was no substantial impairment of his ability to understand the nature of his conduct, to form a rational judgment or to exercise self-control.'
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Will one of the convicted murderers, the shooter, Yusuf Jama, a convicted RAPIST not be deported to Somalia!?
Others have been rejected by home office or judge, for deportation on the basis of human rights, saftey, including his brother who had 21 prior convictions including 'machete'!
Hewan Gordon 'In 2010 he won an appeal against a government bid to deport him back to Somalia.'
Yusuf Jama, 20... 'alleged involvement in a gang rape in Birmingham, for which he was later convicted.' 12 year sentence added..
'subjected his terrified victim to an horrific ordeal in which she was repeatedly raped by up to nine men during a house party in Birmingham.'
His brother 'Mustaf Jama was extradited from Somalia, after a Home Office funded snatch operation.. It later transpired that he had been released from prison (having been convicted of burglary and robbery offences) just six months before Beshenivsky's murder and that he had been considered for deportation to his native Somalia. The Home Office deemed it unfair to send him back to Somalia because it is considered one of the world's most unsafe places. '
Larger quotes, details below.
Sources..
'Fugitive who murdered unarmed PC Sharon Beshenivsky, 38, by shooting her at point blank range during 2005 robbery is finally brought to justice and found guilty of murder' D M news and the most common free on line encyclopedia, with linked sources.
Quotes:
'Yusuf Jama was sentenced at the same time and also given a 35-year minimum term for murdering PC Beshenivsky. He also had connections with Thug Fam and had the same distinctive five-star tattoo as Shah and other members.
He claimed in court to have shot PC Beshenivsky, but insisted it was an accident.
Jama, 20, who had previous convictions for violence and dishonesty, was caught a week after the murder when he and nine other Somalis were held for alleged involvement in a gang rape in Birmingham, for which he was later convicted.
Mustaf Jama was Yusuf's brother and the third armed robber on the raid. In 2009 he was given the same sentence as the other two for the police officer's murder.
Jama, 26, who had come to Britain as a refugee, could have been deported six months before PC Beshenivsky's murder after serving a prison sentence for burglary. He had 21 convictions to his name, including three robberies, burglary, affray and carrying a machete.
The Home Office deemed it unfair to send him back to Somalia because it is considered one of the world's most unsafe places. He fled there after the killing, slipping out of Heathrow on a false passport while in disguise.'
But an international operation led to his arrest in Somalia and he was brought home to face justice.
Faisal Razzaq was one of the lookouts and was living at the gang's safehouse in Leeds. He was convicted in 2006 of PC Beshenivsky's manslaughter, robbery and firearms offences.
The 25-year-old was on police bail on suspicion of firearms offences at the time of the raid and had previous convictions for dishonesty, deception and robbery.
In 2006 Razzaq was given a life sentence and told he must serve at least 11 years before being considered for parole. He has since been released from jail.
Hassan Razzaq, the older brother of Faisal, helped Piran Ditta Khan plan the robbery and also acted as a lookout in the operation. The 26-year-old was convicted of PC Beshenivsky's manslaughter, robbery and firearms offences and was given a 20-year jail sentence in 2007. He has since been released.
Razzaq had a previous conviction for a 1999 street robbery when he was 17. He was sentenced to 12 months in a young offender's institution.
Raza Ul Haq Aslam was another lookout. The 26-year-old Londoner was jailed for eight years in 2007 after being convicted of robbery. He was cleared of murder, manslaughter and firearms offences relating to the Bradford raid.
The judge said the length of his sentence reflected that he didn't know the gang were carrying guns.'
'Muzzaker Shah was jailed for life in 2006 with a minimum 35-year term after admitting PC Beshenivsky's murder, robbery and firearms offences.
He led the trio of armed robbers but denied firing the fatal shot. Police have always believed he was the 'Asian man' described by PC Teresa Milburn as the one who shot both officers.
Shah, 25, a married father from London, was on police bail on suspicion of firearms offences at the time of the raid.
He was described as 'extremely dangerous' and part of a notorious London gang called Thug Fam. Shah had previous convictions for robbery and for having a handgun containing live rounds in a public place.'
'Fugitive who murdered unarmed PC Sharon Beshenivsky, 38, by shooting her at point blank range during 2005 robbery is finally brought to justice and found guilty of murder' Daily Mail
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The sentencing remarks of the
Judge..
'9. I will now describe what happened the night Mikey died. I am sure of those facts based on the evidence at trial and the verdicts given by the jury.
10. On the early evening of 10 June 2023 you each travelled by bus from Devizes to Bath. There was another set of your friends from Devizes with you. After a quick visit to McDonald’s in Bath your group took another bus to Weston. You were going to an open invitation birthday party. The party was being held by a young woman who was a former girlfriend of you, Cartel. You were not expecting any trouble.
11. Although you did not go to the party expecting trouble, you each went to the party armed with big knives which were hidden within your clothing. In addition to each of you, Shane, Cartel and Leo, carrying knives that evening, a fourth member of your group also had a knife in a rucksack taken to the party. So, your Devizes group took a
total of 4 very big knives to what was meant to be a fun occasion where a young woman was turning 16. How you each got hold of these horrendous and unlawful weapons and why you took them to the party will never be known. As I have said, I do not think that you went to the party to fight with anyone. But it is clear that you took the weapons with you for fighting with and for injuring people, if any violence took place. Your
knife Cartel was not found but it is likely to have been like the so-called Zombie knives which Shane and Leo took to the party and which we saw during the trial.
12. You, Shane, Cartel and Leo, did not know Mikey. Mikey arrived at the party after you with his friends from Bristol. There is no evidence that Mikey went to the party to have anything but fun. Mikey had developed a reputation as a rapper with a number of
YouTube videos. His appearance at the party was popular and some of his songs were played.
13. There were a large number of young people at the party, about 70. I am satisfied that many of the other boys, including some boys from Bristol, went to the party armed with substantial knives. I am also sure that Mikey had a knife. Whether he took it with him to the party, or whether someone gave it to him, cannot be known.
14. As the party progressed some people were in the house and others were on the decking in the garden. The actions or comments of the Bristol boys towards you and your Devizes group were clearly causing some of you, particularly Cartel, to become angry. You Cartel said “I’m going to go mad in a minute” but you Shane were relaxed.
Something then happened in the garden which led to the violence. A number of the Bristol boys began drawing knives. One of those in your Devizes Group shouted
“Mandem Come!” This was a call to join your group to join in whatever was breaking out on the decking. The call led to another of your group taking a knife from a rucksack which had been left in the garden room of the house. This is the fourth knife which I referred to earlier.
15. You, Cartel and you, Leo had your knives out. I accept that this may in part have been a reaction to the Bristol boys taking out their knives but it was also an offensive act -
you were ready to fight and use your knives. Mikey drew a knife and struck towards you, Cartel. It was at around this time that Shane stabbed Mikey in the neck. These were fast moving events but the jury on their verdicts rejected your cases that there was any element of self-defence in what each of you did.
16. Mikey’s injury was severe. The knife passed through his neck, grazing bone and entering the back of his mouth. In stabbing him, you, Shane severed a major artery in Mikey’s neck. Your knife entered so far that you had to twist it get it out. This left a large, angled wound in Mikey’s neck. Mikey suffered substantial blood loss. He staggered around the house. He died outside the front garden of the house despite the rapid arrival of medical assistance. As explained by the Pathologist at trial the arterial injury was such that Mikey would have died even if operated upon immediately in hospital.
17. As I have said, based on the jury’s verdicts I am satisfied that you, Shane, did not stab Mikey in self-defence or defence of your friends. Cartel and Leo, I am also satisfied that you did not draw your knives in a purely defensive way. I am satisfied that you used those knives to assist Shane in his confrontation with, and stabbing of, Mikey.That is why the law makes you responsible in addition to Shane, for Mikey’s death.'
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'6. You have heard the lawyers today describing to me things which may mean nothing to
you, such as sentencing guidelines. These are documents that I have to take into account and which guide me in deciding on the right sentence for each of you. As you know, the Youth Justice Services in Dorset and Wiltshire have sent me detailed reports about each of you. The reports tell me in some detail things about your lives and personal backgrounds, following discussions that probation officers have had with you. The reports contain many personal things and upsetting matters which I will not refer to in court but please be assured I have taken into account what is in these important reports.
7. Cartel you are now 16 and were 15 when Mikey was killed. Shane you are now 16 and were that age when Mikey was killed. In a few days you will be 17. Leo, you are now 16 and were 15 when Mikey was killed. In the law you are children.
8. When a judge decides on sentences or punishments for children there are special rules which are different to those that apply to people over 18. These rules mean that when I
am deciding on your sentences I have to have very much in my mind that the main aim of justice system for young people is to prevent offending and to focus on their welfare. Although I must take the seriousness of your offences as the starting point, I will focus on you as individuals, as opposed to upon your offences. That means I will consider your potential rehabilitation and the effect my sentences are likely to have on each of you, as well as the things in your lives which may explain your behaviour. A major matter I have taken into account is what is called your “developmental maturity” as
described in the YJS pre-sentence reports. This means how mature or grown up you actually are rather than just focussing on your age in years. In each of your cases the reports about you show that your actual maturity is not reflected in your ages'.
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From what I've read, she was an A grade student, scholarship with prior mental health troubles in teens. She spoke of previously working at a dentist's when he treated her, he offered her work, covid times, began a relationship, he was a drug user. He recommended, supplied injectables for her anxiety. He also performed CPR on her a month earlier but never informed other medical professionals, continued supplying the drugs aswell as injecting her when she was asleep.
Not read she had any drug history prior to their relationship.
'On Feb. 11, 2021, Ryan introduced Harris to drugs from his practice, according to text messages later obtained by investigators and cited in court filings. “I can give you an injection,” he wrote. “The anxiety will be completely gone in 6 seconds.”'
Washington post
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'Our investigation revealed how Mr Ward’s son had been friends with some of the attackers, but they had fallen out. Mr Ward’s family home had been attacked in the days before the killing.'
'Mr Ward's older brother... added his brother was a carpenter by trade who would always help others by using his skills, and was someone who had made a choice to change the direction of his life as a youngster and could once have chosen the wrong path himself.'
'Mr Ward's partner, Tammy, said: 'Kelvin was the love of my life. He was a fantastic partner, father, son, brother and good friend to many. He always put himself out for other people and if anyone needed a job doing or shoulder to cry on, he'd be there.
'He was very unique and there was never a dull moment when he was around. He was funny, the life and soul of a party, he worked hard to provide for his family, he had so much more to live for and loved life.'
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He wasn't deported after his previous prison term, ending in 2020 or other convictions. I would think his welfare, empathy for his background were priotized?.. '1. In 2011, as a teenager in Libya, the Defendant was trained to fight and fought (for a period of at least 8 months) as a member of the extremist Islamic militia Ansar al Sharia (which is now proscribed in this country) – doing so both during the uprising against the Gaddafi regime and after the fall of that regime.
2. When, in the autumn of 2012, the Defendant applied for asylum in this country, he lied about his role in Ansar al-Sharia, and as to the circumstances in which he came to part from them.
3. The Defendant held extremist Islamic views whilst in Ansar al-Sharia, and continued to do so, albeit with lapses (for example in relation to drink and drugs) up to and including the events on 20 June 2020 – as illustrated by his retention of militaristic images relating to his time in Ansar al-Sharia...
4. After his release from a prison sentence on 5 June 2020, the Defendant began to plan his attack and, by 15 June 2020, had identified Forbury Gardens as a potential venue for it. On 17 June 2020, he reconnoitred Forbury Gardens and confirmed it as the venue.
..13. At the Police station he admitted, on a number of occasions, that what he had done was Jihad (in the sense used by extremists) and that as a result he was going to paradise.
..In considering this issue I have applied the Guideline in relation to sentencing offenders with mental disorders.
Having considered the evidence, including the evidence of the various psychiatrists who examined the Defendant on 21, 23 and 25 June 2020 and the compelling reasoning in the
statements of the Prosecution psychiatrist Dr Blackwood, I am sure that the Defendant was
not suffering from a mental disorder or mental disability which lowered his degree of
culpability for any of the offences. Rather, although there are indicators that he had a conduct disorder in childhood, and meets the diagnostic criteria for an anti-social personality
disorder and for moderately severe substance misuse disorder, it is clear that the Defendant did not, and does not, have any major mental illness. Indeed, as Dr Blackwood has rightly
observed, to the extent that aspects of the Defendant’s behaviour on 18 or 19 June 2020 caused concern to others they were the product of drug consumption, had resolved by the
evening of the 19th and played no part in the events of the 20th. Instead, the offences were carried out in a pre-meditated, planned and carefully executed manner, and the Defendant
knew the nature and quality of his acts and that what he was doing was wrong. Equally, whilst the offences were shaped by features of the Defendant’s personality disorder, there was no substantial impairment of his ability to understand the nature of his conduct, to form a rational judgment or to exercise self-control.
..The seriousness of the murders is, however, aggravated by the fact that the Defendant has 6 previous convictions for some 16 offences – including 2 for racially or religiously aggravated harassment, 8 for offences of violence, and 2 for the possession of a knife or bladed article. '
Extracts from Judges Sentencing Remarks January 2021
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Doesn't need to be soldiers, but yes additional police. Police already do random mass stop search and they work. I remember case where young male was caught with zombie/massive knife. He was actually on bail for being involved in prior stabbing to the leg, survived (I think drugs were involved). So the issue is funding, police numbers, (and bail until trial and monitoring after if appropriate). (I don't think that individual was electronic tagged.) Same with other crimes, prior domestic abuse convictions, latest relationship reports violence and threat to their and family's life, he gets bail and kills her, her new partner and rapes, held captive another woman. If theirs enough evidence or prior convictions, the person shouldn't be on bail, those on bail, electronically tagged and CCTV monitored. Police do searches at buses, trains, random locations and schools. They have the mobile technology for it not to be physical.
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The student had bullied another (Muslim) student for not praying. Was imposing criticism and a different way of practising their religion towards the girl she was reprimanding/bullying. That was removing the freedom of self determination, her beliefs/religion and way to practice/live by them, peace, contentment from the other girl. 'requested' and 'modest' was not true to her previous behaviour. Also the judges evaluation and evidence represented that students, parents that wished to enrol, attend the school were told before applying that there wasn't a prayer room, that it's a secular school, that it was a stricter 'behaviour' school where 'team' focus was there ethos. So parents, child knew what the situation was, however yes, later a ban on praying, however it was still inline with their understanding, how the head, staff promoted the school.
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'..The seriousness of the murders is, however, aggravated by the fact that the Defendant has 6 previous convictions for some 16 offences – including 2 for racially or religiously aggravated harassment, 8 for offences of violence, and 2 for the possession of a knife or bladed article.'
Quotes Guardian/BBC 20/21 on asylum applications/historical deportation applications ..
'Saadallah came to the UK in 2012 and tried and failed to get asylum seeker status, but the turmoil in Libya prevented his deportation.'
'While in jail in 2017, he was noted by the prison authorities to be spending significant time with the notorious Islamist radicaliser Omar Brooks, also known as Abu Izzadeen, a long-time member of the now outlawed group al-Muhajiroun.'
'He had been twice refused asylum but, following a judicial review in 2018, was granted leave to remain for five years.'
'The day before his release in June, two weeks before the attack, he was told in a letter that the home secretary had "decided that your deportation is conducive to the public good" but it was not legally possible given conditions in Libya.'
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'Our investigation revealed how Mr Ward’s son had been friends with some of the attackers, but they had fallen out. Mr Ward’s family home had been attacked in the days before the killing.'
'Mr Ward's older brother... added his brother was a carpenter by trade who would always help others by using his skills, and was someone who had made a choice to change the direction of his life as a youngster and could once have chosen the wrong path himself.'
'Mr Ward's partner, Tammy, said: 'Kelvin was the love of my life. He was a fantastic partner, father, son, brother and good friend to many. He always put himself out for other people and if anyone needed a job doing or shoulder to cry on, he'd be there.
'He was very unique and there was never a dull moment when he was around. He was funny, the life and soul of a party, he worked hard to provide for his family, he had so much more to live for and loved life.'
West Midlands Police News/ BBC News
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Having read up more, prior to this murder, robbery, Mustaf Jama, who had 21 priors, including burglary with physical violence to female and carrying a machete, deportation was considered not enacted. His brother who they needed extradition/transport from Somalia for charges, trial, Yusuf Jama, he was the shooter. He is also convicted for a repetitive gang rape in Birmingham. Will he be deported? Atleast two, to my knowledge sofar, of those involved, have been rejected for deportation by home office or judge on appeal.. due to lack of saftey in Somalia. Even though the brothers returned to Somalia to evade police, prison. What about Uk citizens, residents saftey!
Another Jama brother has prior for stabbing, the Jama family (at least one brother) used fake passport to enter UK for asylum. The mother lied, pretended a trafficker was her husband (confirmed by herself later) The family cousin is a former/ current dictator and 7 children moved to uk, of whom 3 serve time for murder or attempt/potential to have killed.
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This news content, the man charged with her murder has same age, area, name as this prior domestic assault :
'Vodka 'mad' Worcester dad punched woman holding children'
21st August 2020
A 'FANTASTIC dad' who went 'mad' on vodka punched his partner in the face during a bloody attack while she was holding two children.
Damian Homer was told he would have gone to jail if not for ** , the partner who defended him after he punched her in the face, knocking her and two children to the floor and showering them in blood.
The 46-year-old defendant of **, Worcester, had already admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday.
The assault happened on June 29 this year at the couple's Worcester home after the defendant had drunk 'a litre and a half of vodka' before asking his partner if he could have some of her Prosecco.
Miss * replied 'I don't think you need any more' and an argument erupted between the two before she went upstairs to get away from him.
Ben Close, prosecuting, said Homer told her he was breaking up with her, threatened to throw her out of the window and shouted: "I really want to punch you!"
Homer, described as a 'well built man' by the judge, also barged into her, knocking her to the floor so that she suffered an injury (minor bruising) to her elbow. She rang her mother, asking for help.
"He started to pretend he was being attacked for the benefit of her mother on the other end of the call" said Mr Close.
The prosecutor also said Homer gave Miss * the impression he would attack her mother if she came to the house.
"As she was walking downstairs the defendant said 'I'm going to get a knife and stab you in the eye'," said Mr Close.
Homer punched her once to the face while she was carrying two children.
The blow caused a chipped front tooth and she said she could feel 'blood dripping down her face' from a cut above her eye.
She ran out of the house, shouting for help. Her mother was said to have heard her shouting 'help!' and 'he's going mad!' over the phone.
Police attended at around 12.20am, finding Miss * at a neighbour's address with a swollen face and a cut, estimated to be around 1.5cm in length, above her eye and a chipped tooth.
She spent five hours at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester, receiving three stitches to her eye. She received no fractures but Mr Close said she suffered 'flashbacks of the defendant coming towards her'.
When the victim's mother arrived at the house she described Homer as 'having a bright red face, gritting his teeth and having clenched fists'.
Homer told her that her daughter had 'gone for a walk' and was 'just being dramatic'. She could see blood around the property and on the defendant's clothes.
Homer told her: "You don't know what I have to put up with."
At one stage he began to cry and said: "I've lost her."
Homer was also said to have threatened the woman's husband, saying 'Come on, I will kill you!'
Mark Sheward, defending, said his client was now seeing a psychotherapist and had not drunk since the attack.
He said: "It's fair to say that you won't see a defendant before you who is more ashamed than this gentleman is.
"He's devastated by the way he behaved on that particular day. He accepts his drinking had become out of control."
Mr Sheward also said the complainant, a paramedic at Eastwood Park prison, took the view that his behaviour had been 'out of character'.
The solicitor said she 'may well give him a chance' provided he does not drink.
He said his client's recollection of the incident was different but that he did not dispute his partner's account.
"She doesn't tell lies - that was his comment to me" said Mr Sheward.
Judge James Burbidge QC said the threat to stab his partner in the eye had been 'outrageous'.
He said of the punch: "The really aggravating feature is that she was holding two children at the time who fell to the floor with her. The blood coursed from the injury to her eye and dripped onto the children."
The judge sentenced him to six months in prison suspended for two years and also made a community order to include 60 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 80 hours of unpaid work.
As Homer was leaving court the judge said: "When you lose your temper you should think about what spared you from prison - it was ** (*His partner **)."
WORCESTER
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'The UK has provided more than £1 billion in aid to Yemen since 2015. However, UK assistance has fallen from a peak of £260 million in 2019 to £77 million in 2022. For 2022/23, the UK has pledged £88 million compared to £87 million in 2021/22. At the UN pledging conference in February 2023, the UK was the fourth largest donor to the country, again pledging £88 million for 2023/24.'
Research Briefing
'UK aid and Yemen’s humanitarian crisis'
Published Monday, 25 September, 2023
UK Government:
'Over the next financial year, the UK hopes to match last year’s budget and will pledge up to 88 million pounds.
This will feed at least 100,000 Yemeni people every month, provide lifesaving health care and nutrition services through 400 health care facilities, and treat 22,000 severely malnourished children this year.'
Published 27 February 2023
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@jtkfox4717 End of the day rider did not care if he risked injuring either woman, that he trampled her. I think it was he who says at end 'what did you do that for'..not, are you okay. He also then keeps going to the end of the field.
(It's clear horse had long slowed enough to dismount.)
'silly'?.. I do think it's the 'first time' he has instructed the horse to jump over a gate with a person sat on it with centermiters distance from horse. Also when another person is so close to horses safety drop zone.
I also know professional horses that train to do jumps at set heights, that riders know they can achieve do refuse, hit the fence or there's a fall, horse or rider, as well as injuries or fatalities.
Like you said 'you don't have the same control of an animal as over a vehicle' or dare I suggest the same level of predictability. Horses are animals they also have off days and make errors.
Same as a driver, reckless riding, hit a person, possibly hit and run, should be charged as such.
If private road, you see a person blocking but no risk to your safety, know they likely won't move when speaking, reverse and choose to drive up at speed up the curb where space is and hit a person knowing it's high risk they move inside the restricted area. Then drove off. That's reckless driving, hit and run, attempted murder. Fortunately horse is slower, person ducked down.
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@tastypymp1287 Guilty should be there to hear the victims personal statements. These parents should have that right. Part of court proceedings is for their voice, hurt, impact upon them to be heard by the guilty.
Prior to verdict, sentencing they are the accused, presumed innocent and what is said would be more restricted, restraint shown. Court during verdict, sentencing is to assert what is wrong, that everyone has to show a level of respect, discipline to court and the law, societies standards. That then is the accused or guilty being physically present. Not making it easier for them to bury their heads in the sand, dismissing what they have been judged as guilty of. Time to face the consequences is also hearing the judges opinion, sentencing and impact upon victims.
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@Zarken26 Disagree. Yes individuals, establishments, other authorities are responsible for their work, installing procedures etc.. *Goverment however is at fault*. They created a situation where:
a) A school had not been inspected in 13 years due to a regulation Goverment created, by Michael Gove:
'The education secretary announced last September that the exemption, introduced by Michael Gove in 2012, would finally be abandoned. It followed repeated warnings from Ofsted that it was masking poor performance in schools that are currently protected from scrutiny.'
b) Goverment then enabled a school to be still operating with a lack of knowledge, poor procedures and records for child *safeguarding*. The most important priority of Ofsted. With their negligent regulations.
c) Did Goverment or Civil servants who prepared the parameters of that exemption fail to specify that if a change of management, head teacher or percentage of staff occurred that then a new inspection needs to happen within a year. Again would be negligent regulations.
Ruth Perry case, Caversham school was last inspected in 2009 with previous head teacher Mrs Chris Tomkins rated outstanding. 2022 not rated good but inadequate due to safeguarding concerns.
d) As a consequence Goverment created a backlog of '3,700' schools in 2021, now in 2023 '3000' 'which have not been inspected for a decade or more', evidently risking child safety and education.
e) 'Ofsted’s core funding dropped from £185 million in 2010-11 to £125 million this year.' 2021. In 2023 Spielman, Ofsted's outgoing Chief inspector said Ofsted’s budget is “about a quarter of what it was 20 years ago”.'
f) Goverment regulations created a situation where some staff are so unfamiliar with inspections. Combined with being condensed to two days? what every ten or 13 years with no short inspections or monitoring visits. This would ramp up the stress.
Also I would add where is local Governments, councils responsibility in this, why are they not double checking safeguarding procedures, knowledge is competent in schools. They are involved in child social services. Why offload responsibility to just the education authorities as child safety is so precious. Politics.
So why were outstanding schools made exempt from inspection by Michael Gove.
To save money? Better statistics for the conservatives.. look what we're doing it's working.. hold onto that outstanding rating, don't risk it lowering with our budget cuts and loading of additional work on teachers?
I do consider condensing resources of inspection for struggling schools but then extra funding would solve that... back to funding cuts.
I would add calling people snowflakes does not help. When work difficulties are related to child safeguarding I would think their is high potential for feelings of shame, blame including yourself, deflecting, critical harassment by public or others or fear of, scapegoating, bullying etc.. (However inspections, constructive or necessary criticism is vitally important.)
Ruth did do something about her mental health, 'By the next weekend.. sought help, first at a psychiatric hospital and then her GP.'
If I am incorrect on any of my points or, and other details to consider please let me know, some kind of source would help.
Article: 'DfE plans to lift inspection exemption for ‘outstanding’ schools from September'
Source: Schools week
Check 'When will my school be inspected?'
Source: 12 June 2023 Goverment online guide
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Extracts from Judges sentencing remarks in 2021..'1. In 2011, as a teenager in Libya, the Defendant was trained to fight and fought (for a period of at least 8 months) as a member of the extremist Islamic militia Ansar al Sharia (which is now proscribed in this country) – doing so both during the uprising against the Gaddafi regime and after the fall of that regime.
2. When, in the autumn of 2012, the Defendant applied for asylum in this country, he lied about his role in Ansar al-Sharia, and as to the circumstances in which he came to part from them.
3. The Defendant held extremist Islamic views whilst in Ansar al-Sharia, and continued to do so, albeit with lapses (for example in relation to drink and drugs) up to and including the events on 20 June 2020 – as illustrated by his retention of militaristic images relating to his time in Ansar al-Sharia...
4. After his release from a prison sentence on 5 June 2020, the Defendant began to plan his attack and, by 15 June 2020, had identified Forbury Gardens as a potential venue for it. On 17 June 2020, he reconnoitred Forbury Gardens and confirmed it as the venue.
..13. At the Police station he admitted, on a number of occasions, that what he had done was Jihad (in the sense used by extremists) and that as a result he was going to paradise.
..In considering this issue I have applied the Guideline in relation to sentencing offenders with mental disorders.
Having considered the evidence, including the evidence of the various psychiatrists who examined the Defendant on 21, 23 and 25 June 2020 and the compelling reasoning in the
statements of the Prosecution psychiatrist Dr Blackwood, I am sure that the Defendant was
not suffering from a mental disorder or mental disability which lowered his degree of
culpability for any of the offences. Rather, although there are indicators that he had a conduct disorder in childhood, and meets the diagnostic criteria for an anti-social personality
disorder and for moderately severe substance misuse disorder, it is clear that the Defendant did not, and does not, have any major mental illness. Indeed, as Dr Blackwood has rightly
observed, to the extent that aspects of the Defendant’s behaviour on 18 or 19 June 2020 caused concern to others they were the product of drug consumption, had resolved by the
evening of the 19th and played no part in the events of the 20th. Instead, the offences were carried out in a pre-meditated, planned and carefully executed manner, and the Defendant
knew the nature and quality of his acts and that what he was doing was wrong. Equally, whilst the offences were shaped by features of the Defendant’s personality disorder, there was no substantial impairment of his ability to understand the nature of his conduct, to form a rational judgment or to exercise self-control.
..The seriousness of the murders is, however, aggravated by the fact that the Defendant has 6 previous convictions for some 16 offences – including 2 for racially or religiously aggravated harassment, 8 for offences of violence, and 2 for the possession of a knife or bladed article.'
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@josefabuaisheh6262 My comment.. My experience of secondary school (90s) was that its to prepare you for the work place and adulthood. Discipline, representing the schools behavioural, work values, a mature approach to your behaviour, studying and dress code. (I agree with religious headwear, clothing) My reason for explaining is, that is often professionalism, neutrality of your self expression in the physical and behavioural, even potentially beliefs. That at school or work, the ethos, focus is as a team not the individual. Team ethos was what this headteacher spoke of.
The judge evaluated that 'Islam permits the Claimant to make up for missing Duhr by performing Qada prayers later in the day. '
I think reminding the girl to pray, from my perspective is potentially removing the girls freedom of choice, expression, by adding pressure or potentially shaming or fear of criticism or fear of exclusion from friends/family/community into conforming, not to decide what's right for herself, her beliefs. Every family, person is different from every religion / secular, but theirs potential for some children to be more vulnerable or submissive to pressure. Which reminding could be. Time spent in a neutral environment may give the child breathing space to determine their beliefs. Especially if in Secondary school and has a more developed understanding of their faith so they can then evaluate their decisions. Here it was bullying, to me that's then potentially harmful to her self determination, confidence, depends on the child, family and open non judgemental, non consequential discussion within the family.
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Guilty should be there to hear the victims personal statements. These parents should have that right. Part of court proceedings is for their voice, hurt, impact upon them to be heard by the guilty.
Prior to verdict, sentencing they are the accused, presumed innocent and what is said would be more restricted, restraint shown. Court during verdict, sentencing is to assert what is wrong, that everyone has to show a level of respect, discipline to court and the law, societies standards. That then is the accused or guilty being physically present. Not making it easier for them to bury their heads in the sand, dismissing what they have been judged as guilty of. Time to face the consequences is also hearing the judges opinion, sentencing and impact upon victims.
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@Rebecca-n7n Can a driver on private property, in restricted space, speak to them, inform them, then reverse, drive at speed so he can't stop in time, onto curb to find space that could go wrong and hit a person. Then not be guilty of reckless driving, some lower charge of assault or murder. I doubt it.
Looks to be hit and run, was quickly slow enough to ask if okay but no doesn't ask and goes to end of field.
Would think he is morally of higher probability that he would hit and run in a vehicle.
Quite likely not his land, it's a group hunt. Could have public footpath or rambling rights. I would charge for trespassing otherwise. He also could have dismounted, called police.
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He lied about his background when he claimed asylum. We take people for their word, account. Also, obviously some countries don't have the same criminal history records protocols etc.., or reporting culture. Extracts from Judges Sentencing Remarks January 2021..
'1. In 2011, as a teenager in Libya, the Defendant was trained to fight and fought (for a period of at least 8 months) as a member of the extremist Islamic militia Ansar al Sharia (which is now proscribed in this country) – doing so both during the uprising against the Gaddafi regime and after the fall of that regime.
2. When, in the autumn of 2012, the Defendant applied for asylum in this country, he lied about his role in Ansar al-Sharia, and as to the circumstances in which he came to part from them.
3. The Defendant held extremist Islamic views whilst in Ansar al-Sharia, and continued to do so, albeit with lapses (for example in relation to drink and drugs) up to and including the events on 20 June 2020 – as illustrated by his retention of militaristic images relating to his time in Ansar al-Sharia...
4. After his release from a prison sentence on 5 June 2020, the Defendant began to plan his attack and, by 15 June 2020, had identified Forbury Gardens as a potential venue for it. On 17 June 2020, he reconnoitred Forbury Gardens and confirmed it as the venue.
..13. At the Police station he admitted, on a number of occasions, that what he had done was Jihad (in the sense used by extremists) and that as a result he was going to paradise.
..In considering this issue I have applied the Guideline in relation to sentencing offenders with mental disorders.
Having considered the evidence, including the evidence of the various psychiatrists who examined the Defendant on 21, 23 and 25 June 2020 and the compelling reasoning in the
statements of the Prosecution psychiatrist Dr Blackwood, I am sure that the Defendant was
not suffering from a mental disorder or mental disability which lowered his degree of
culpability for any of the offences. Rather, although there are indicators that he had a conduct disorder in childhood, and meets the diagnostic criteria for an anti-social personality
disorder and for moderately severe substance misuse disorder, it is clear that the Defendant did not, and does not, have any major mental illness. Indeed, as Dr Blackwood has rightly
observed, to the extent that aspects of the Defendant’s behaviour on 18 or 19 June 2020 caused concern to others they were the product of drug consumption, had resolved by the
evening of the 19th and played no part in the events of the 20th. Instead, the offences were carried out in a pre-meditated, planned and carefully executed manner, and the Defendant
knew the nature and quality of his acts and that what he was doing was wrong. Equally, whilst the offences were shaped by features of the Defendant’s personality disorder, there was no substantial impairment of his ability to understand the nature of his conduct, to form a rational judgment or to exercise self-control.
..The seriousness of the murders is, however, aggravated by the fact that the Defendant has 6 previous convictions for some 16 offences – including 2 for racially or religiously aggravated harassment, 8 for offences of violence, and 2 for the possession of a knife or bladed article. '
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UK government already paid Elgin in 1816. An arrangement he proposed. You also need to prove Elgin bought them (he paid for transport) or that he did have official permission, the permit the goverment saw was an English translation provided by his staff from an Italian translation. Logic is translation is not signed, not official document (maybe states who signed original permit) But then you also need to trust Elgin who had financial difficulty in 1816:
'In July of 1801, Elgin wrote to Giovanni Battista Lusieri, an Italian painter he employer to coordinate his marble collection in Athens: "I should wish to collect as many marble as possible. I have other places in my house which need it, and besides, one can easily multiply ornaments of beautiful marble without overdoing it."...
1816 parliamentary committee convened to evaluate Elgin's request that the British government purchase the Parthenon marbles from him. (Parliament went on to vote 82 to 30, to buy them and give them over to the British Museum)'
Title: DID ELGIN CHEAT AT MARBLES?, By: Rudenstine, David, Nation
Source: brown edu online
'ELGIN, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl (1766-1841). Autograph letter signed (‘Elgin’) to C.R. Broughton, B[room]hall, 13 June 1812.
Two pages, 224 x 183mm, bifolium, integral address leaf (repaired seal tear).
Lord Elgin eagerly reports on the arrival of the Elgin Marbles and the possibility of their sale to the British Government. After expressing some frustration at the state of his accounts, Elgin announces triumphantly the arrival of his Marbles: ‘I am very happy to say, all my Marbles are safe arrived – So that nothing is now in the way of an arrangement with Government – By which, I trust, to be very shortly above all the Embarassement in which you have so kindly helped me. What I now want is only till that transaction’.
Following the removal to Britain in 1812 of his final collection of Parthenon marbles – a shipment totalling around 80 cases – Elgin’s flagging hopes of negotiating a sale to the nation were revived, and with them, his chances of clearing the large debts he had incurred since 1801, when he first encountered the marbles. His financial difficulties would not be alleviated immediately: it would take until 1816, after a select committee of the House of Commons pronounced that Elgin had not misused his powers in removing the marbles, that the government would commit to their purchase, entrusting them henceforth to the British Museum.'
Source: Christie's Auction
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If two officers are holding his arms, restraining him and another then purposefully prepares himself physically to punch his head is that not similar in premeditation or awareness of serious harm as strangulation, which is, can be first degree murder, or does their proffessional capacity prevent that, or other factors. Would the other two be included as they took part in that part. Why did that happen, was it revenge, anger, embarrassment, frustration of him getting away or being caught by there own pepper spray. Is that then motive so premeditation? ( I watched video a while ago so please correct me if wrong, misleading interpretation )
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'According to the sheriff, Damarcus Coley had been out shopping with his sister Abrielle Baldwin, her children, his mother and his 15-year-old brother Darcus Coley.
The brothers Damarcus and Darcus reportedly got into an argument about who was getting more Christmas presents.
"They were having this big thing going on in this store," Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said.
The boys continued arguing at their grandmother's house in Largo.
The sheriff says while inside the home, Damarcus Coley pulled out a semiautomatic handgun, pointed it at his brother and told him he was going to shoot him in the head.
Darcus Coley said he didn't want to fight and told his brother to get out of the house, according to the sheriff. An uncle separated the teens and got the 14-year-old boy outside, where Baldwin was with her baby.
"'You all need to leave that stuff alone,'" Baldwin said to her brother, according to Gualtieri.
Damarcus Coley then called his sister several derogatory words and told her he was going to shoot her and her baby, before shooting Baldwin in the chest. The baby was not injured.
The sheriff says Darcus Coley followed by shooting Damarcus Coley in the stomach.
Baldwin was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Damarcus Coley is now in stable condition at a hospital. He'll be charged with murder once released.
Darcus Coley was charged with attempted first-degree murder for shooting his brother.
"These young kids — 14, 15 years old — routinely carry firearms and this is what happens when you got young delinquents that carry guns," Gualtieri said. "They get upset, they don't know how to handle stuff, and they end up shooting each other." '
Nbc Montana
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'Gov. Kathy Hochul was asked to weigh in.
...She was also asked if they should be deported.
"I think that's absolutely something that should be looked at. I mean, if someone commits a crime against a police officer in the state of New York and ... they're not here legally, definitely worth checking into," she said.
"If they're convicted, immigration then has the option of pursuing a prosecution and deportation if they wanted to," said immigration lawyer and law professor Michael Wildes.
The DA says they face up to seven years in prison. The second-degree assault charge is a felony.'
'The NYPD says those arrested were:
A 19-year-old from Mississippi
A 19-year-old from a migrant shelter in the 81st Precinct in Brooklyn
A 21-year-old from a migrant shelter in Queens
A 24-year-old from a migrant shelter on Jefferson Street in Brooklyn
A 22-year-old'
'Reveron (*24-year-old) has two prior arrests, according to our sister station WABC. In November, he allegedly assaulted a Nordstrom Rack employee attempting to stop him from shoplifting. Then, last month, he is accused of punching a Macy's employee trying to stop him and two others during a robbery at the Herald Square location.'
'Two police officers were assaulted while attempting to break up a disorderly crowd outside of a Midtown migrant shelter Saturday, video released by the NYPD shows.
...Those arrested include:
- Yorman Reveron, 24, of Brooklyn, New York. He's charged with assault on a police officer, gang assault, obstructing governmental administration, and disorderly conduct.
- Darwin Andres Gomez-Izquiel, 19, of Columbus, Mississippi. He's charged with assault on a police officer, gang assault, obstructing governmental administration, and disorderly conduct.
- Wilson Juarez, 21, of Queens, New York. He's charged with assault on a police officer, gang assault, obstructing governmental administration, and disorderly conduct.
- Kelvin Servita Arocha, 19, of Brooklyn, New York. He's charged with assault on a police officer, gang assault, obstructing governmental administration, and disorderly conduct.
- Jhoan Boada, 22, who is homeless. He's charged with an attempted assault on a police officer and gang assault.'
CBS news/Abc7
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What sentence did Judge Greenberg apply to 46 year old MC for his re-offence of multiple rape, Metropolitan Police, any reporting didn't include that it was....
'18 days after he had finished his licence period from a 9 year sentence for rape, predatory rapist Michael Chand struck again... When she rejected his advances he used violence, intimidation and psychological manipulation to carry out a repetition of his previous crime.'
He attacked the woman three seperate times, 'horrendous sexual and physical abuse' according to Detective Constable Cameron Crichton. Yet no one, not Metropolitan police or Crown prosecution released that he had prior conviction/s, just released when re-offended.
Was he released early? Why, shortage of prison beds? What is his new sentence, I read minimum term of 10 years, which would be only an extra year for a re-offence. If that sentence was 9 years. The above quotes are from 15 NBS Chambers, which states he recieved three life terms of imprisonment, however why such a low minimum term then, for such a serious offender.
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Will the shooter, a convicted rapist be deported!? His brother, also involved, convicted, Mustaf Jama, had 21 priors, including burglary and carrying a machete, deportation was considered before this murder but not enacted. Yustaf Jama, who they needed extradition/transport from Somalia for charges, trial, he was the shooter, he is also convicted for a rape in Birmingham. Will he be deported? Atleast two, to my knowledge so far, of those involved, have been rejected for deportation by home office or judge on appeal.. due to lack of saftey in Somalia. What about Uk citizens saftey!
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Arson or not, climate change can still create the fuel, difficulty controlling, vast wildfires.
Report explains locals concerns that "these temperatures are lasting, more severe and far more frequent are things they're scared about and how that may progress".
Long, hot temperatures, dry weather means more dry vegetation which is fuel for fire, more violent fires that are difficult to control leading to vast wildfires. Whether it starts from arson, human error, a spark, lightening or sun. Climate change is relevant to the cause or at least severity of wildfires.
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@johndavila151 Okay but then you are choosing to increase your risk of those armed robbers entering your home, potentially shooting you, family. (And additional psychological harm of family). I would rather they stay outside, prevention.
Here you saw an extra man, suspect at end. Could have been three, four. They wait round corner, in getaway vehicle. They then potentially could enter / armed or retaliate later, revenge when your not home, family is. What if they own the home. Let them know, confirm it's occupied. Fool who doesn't.
They did leave, may have from less.
Additionally camera has clear footage of gun, police will then take seriously. Main suspect was found, arrested, his friend or accomplice has not been found. Knows the address.
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'In a lengthy ruling delivered at south Manchester coroner’s court on Wednesday, the coroner Geraint Williams concluded that while Yousef did have a knife on the day of the killing, he had not waved it at Molnar, and it had been in his jacket pocket when he was stabbed. Consequently, Molnar had not acted in self-defence, Williams ruled.
However, Molnar “did not intend to directly or obliquely kill Yousef or cause him serious harm”, Williams added.
Williams ruled that Molnar had shown “calculated deceit” in hiding two knives in gardens nearby, before lying to the police about others being responsible for the killing, blaming “four black guys”.
Williams found Molnar “an articulate and intelligent young man” but described Chowdhary’s evidence as “self-serving and disingenuous”. The coroner dismissed Chowdhary’s claim to have not seen the stabbing, and suggested that then, as now, Chowdhary was frightened of Molnar.
Chowdhary admitted arranging the drug deal on the day of the murder, and ordering £90 worth of cannabis – more money than he had. When his dealer turned up with two other men, he panicked and ran away, leaving his two friends alone.
The men beat up Molnar and stole his £2,000 bike, the court heard. Annoyed with Yousef for not intervening and angry with Chowdhary for running off, Molnar forced Chowdhary to hand over his jacket as “surety”, Williams ruled. This led to an “altercation” in the street in Hale Barns, which led Molnar to draw his knife, and ultimately to Yousef’s death.'
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A different incident where huntsman and horse injured the activist. Jailed for 18 months for 'inflicting grievous bodily harm'.
'He had been with three other saboteurs going to monitor the Pytchley with Woodland Hunt'.
'Christopher Mardles, 27, from Petworth, West Sussex, a hunt member who rode his horse towards the protesters, was jailed for 18 months.'
'“Chris Marles recognised me – he called me by my name,” Mr Broughton recalls. “We were walking across a field and all of a sudden I turned and the horse hit me full-on.'
'Mel Broughton said he thought he was about to die under the horse... suffered six broken ribs, a split in his shoulder blade from top to bottom, three breaks in his collar bone and a tear in one lung' and 'still has eight screws and a metal plate holding his shoulder together'.'
“I couldn’t move. Two colleagues came over but I remember I saw Chris Marles and the hunt riders galloping off. Neither they nor the quad bikers looked back.”
"I was screaming out in pain and they just carried on hunting.”
'Paramedics had to give him morphine, and he was airlifted to hospital.'
...'hunting was supposedly banned in 2004, and all we see week in, week out is the tiny minority of people believe the law doesn’t apply to them and that somehow they have a right to carry on hunting, '
'The saboteurs said that as they were targeted, their three cameras were either smashed or taken from them.'
'Lead investigator DC Craig Copeland, of Northamptonshire Police, said: “I welcome the sentence handed out to Mardles today as his reckless actions that day could have had fatal consequences.'
'“The injuries he left this man with were extensive and he continues on his journey to recovery.”'
'“This was quite a unique case to investigate however I hope it goes to show that Northamptonshire Police are equipped to deal with all kinds of incidents and will ensure justice is served whatever the circumstances.”'
Articles:
'Man, 27, sentenced for incident with hunt protestor'
Source:Northants police news
'Animal activist nearly killed in hunt attack says horror injuries won’t stop him protesting'
Source: Independent
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@tsurek "said she came to the door with hammer in hand" ... So they had time to understand what weapon, so time to react differently.. back off, take cover, negotiate or taser. It's was a fire alarm, vandalism call out. They had no info that anyone was at serious risk, including themselves, they had barrier, the door. "Shoot me" shouts I am mentally unstable, react appropriately to situation then give them time to think, calm down including themselves.
Disclosure my brother's a police officer and I am a woman who had mental breakdown at 38 after history of being followed home, extended home evasion etc.. My behaviour then was foreign to any prior, included smashing my home windows (I lived, was alone) Part of what happened was being secretly watched behind internal window (dark room). Theres often trauma behind mental health or mental breakdowns / cptsd.
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'In July of 1801, Elgin wrote to Giovanni Battista Lusieri, an Italian painter he employed to coordinate his marble collection in Athens: "I should wish to collect as many marble as possible. I have other places in my house which need it, and besides, one can easily multiply ornaments of beautiful marble without overdoing it."...
1816 parliamentary committee convened to evaluate Elgin's request that the British government purchase the Parthenon marbles from him. (Parliament went on to vote 82 to 30, to buy them and give them over to the British Museum)'
According to the paper, the government's committee report stated an Italian translation of the permit for removal was signed by the Ottoman Empires Acting Grand Vazier Abdullah Kaimacan, however as it is a translation, it's unlikely signed.
Title: DID ELGIN CHEAT AT MARBLES?, By: Rudenstine, David, Nation
Source: brown edu online
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'In July of 1801, Elgin wrote to Giovanni Battista Lusieri, an Italian painter he employer to coordinate his marble collection in Athens: "I should wish to collect as many marble as possible. I have other places in my house which need it, and besides, one can easily multiply ornaments of beautiful marble without overdoing it."...
1816 parliamentary committee convened to evaluate Elgin's request that the British government purchase the Parthenon marbles from him. (Parliament went on to vote 82 to 30, to buy them and give them over to the British Museum)'
According to the paper, the government's committee report stated an Italian translation of the permit for removal was signed by the Ottoman Empires Grand Vazier Abdullah Kaimacan. (Commonsense would be a translation is not signed, so does it list who signed the original)
Title: DID ELGIN CHEAT AT MARBLES?, By: Rudenstine, David, Nation
Source: brown edu online
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News I have read does cover that he attended a secondary school for those with social, emotional and behavioural needs but doesn't say he has any learning disability (or disorder) or behaviour, psychological disorder or other medical condition that affects understanding or behaviour. The actual school he attended does say on their site "may have a range of additional supports needs (ASN) that may include diagnosed medical conditions or they may simply have found it too stressful and overwhelming to make a success of mainstream education."
Agree if severe special needs his, her names, image should be considered by judge to exclude but it very much needs to still be reported.
This case involves; foster care, victim suffering prior sexual assault by different Individual, social services, child safety, questions on how much contact she should have been allowed with her brother and home, school distance from him when prior concerns etc.. I think the public, journalist, especially full government needs awareness and possibly act as oversight, holding the institutions accountable, child saftey priotized. Myself also to look into levels of funding in comparison to other areas, possibly consider when voting for local or central government.
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Agree, however he did not report until Nov 27 when she went missing in June. This maybe why it's been described he was a suspect, I don't know if was. It is best to report early or 48/72 hrs describe they go away without notice sometimes / mental health.
However I do vaguely remember seeing a case of a person with learning disabilities being shot by police when sat on pavement with care worker, think was reported missing prior but shot at distance, had no weapon. I think I would have my worries on how trained on mental health, disciplined in procedure, show discretion do alternative to procedure etc.. each individual police member is a different person, things can be misunderstood, lack tolerance, understanding, fear from either party etc..
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'Judge E. Scott Bradley sentenced the mother of three to the maximum 15-year prison term for fourth-degree rape but suspended the prison time for probation. Shattuck, 48, must report every other weekend, for a total of 48 weekends, to a secure probation center, where offenders live in communal barracks and are assigned to various chores and community service projects.
She must register as a sex offender, continue therapy and undergo sex disorder counselling. She also must bear the costs of the victim’s therapy and pay $10,650 restitution to his parents, who urged the judge to put Shattuck behind bars.'
“What she did to my son is heinous ... she stole his innocence,” said the victim’s mother, adding her son has become somber and untrusting of others.'
'The family of the 15-year-old victim told the judge that Shattuck's actions have been "devastating" for their son, the station reported.
'...Defense attorney Eugene Maurer asked for leniency, saying Shattuck “has had struggles throughout her life,” which included her former husband leaving her for a younger woman.
...Raeann Warner, a Delaware attorney who specializes in sexual abuse cases, said she was surprised Shattuck was not given any prison time.
“It just seems light ... and not in accord with sentences in cases involving less heinous sexual acts that were committed by males,” Warner said. “I hope it’s not because she’s a woman.”'
Guardian / nbc
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'The dogs... had been involved in three other bite cases, including one involving a child. They have since been euthanized.
"After the child situation, the one dog should have definitely been put down,"
A fourth dog belonging to them has been seized.'
'According to animal control, in 2021, when one of the dogs belonging to the Goodmans bit a child, we're told it was determined that the dog bite was "provoked" and animal control classified the injury as "non-severe."
The dog was quarantined and returned to the couple and they were fined, according to a spokesperson for Detroit Animal Care and Control, who added that the same dog was one of the three involved in Monday's attack on Harold Phillips.
Court records show that in January 2021, Roy Goodman was charged with failing to prevent an animal from engaging in nuisance/menacing behavior, a misdemeanor. He pleaded guilty but for some reason, the case was dismissed later that year.'
'... in addition to the child being bitten, he said a contractor was also bitten as well as another adult on another occasion. The attack on Phillips was the fourth incident.'
"To the Phillips family, I'm so sorry," the dogs’ owner Roy Goodman said on Wednesday. "Nothing I can do can make this right but if there's anything I can do, I will."
'...now facing multiple violations including not having licensed dogs, no proof of rabies vaccines, being over the limit of two dogs per household, and failing to prevent dangerous/menacing behaviors in their dogs.'
'Family of man mauled by dogs suing the owners and city of Detroit'
'James Harrington is the attorney representing the family and said his initial investigation revealed that Animal Control had cited the owners in the past and was aware that the dogs were dangerous.'
'Phillips' wife told 7 Action News that he died. She posted about his death on a GoFundMe page and said she “appreciates every prayer donation and message." She also said her and her children will forever be grateful.'
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My understanding 2022 was Ruth Perry's first Ofsted inspection at Caversham primary, '13 years' as head teacher there. Prior was in 2009 when Mrs Chris Tomkins was head teacher. According to Ofsted website. Also 3,000 schools have not been inspected for a decade or more:
2022 Rated Inadequate based on evaluation of child safeguarding procedures, knowledge and records.
'When will my school be inspected?'
12 June 2023 Goverment online guide
' A school judged outstanding or good will usually be inspected within the 4 academic years following its last inspection.
A school judged requires improvement or inadequate will usually be inspected within two and a half years.
However, the picture is currently a bit more complicated, for several reasons, including:
...the government lifted the inspection exemption for outstanding schools; this added 3,000 schools to the schedule, *many of which have not been inspected for a decade or more*. '
Why wasn't a new head teacher evaluated sooner, took 13 years?
Cost cutting by the goverment?
Was it their decision or poor/intentional regulations. Ofsteds decision /longterm backlog/underfunding/mismanagement?
'An inspection report, published on Ofsted’s website in March, said school leaders did not have the “required knowledge to keep pupils safe from harm”, did not take “prompt and proper actions” and had not ensured safeguarding was “effective”.
The inquest heard that the local authority and the school’s board of governors later decided not to challenge Ofsted’s rating of “inadequate”.'
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'Reveron has two prior arrests, according to our sister station WABC. In November, he allegedly assaulted a Nordstrom Rack employee attempting to stop him from shoplifting. Then, last month, he is accused of punching a Macy's employee trying to stop him and two others during a robbery at the Herald Square location.'
'Yorman Reveron,' ' 24-year-old from a migrant shelter on Jefferson Street in Brooklyn. He's charged with assault on a police officer, gang assault, obstructing governmental administration, and disorderly conduct.
'Gov. Kathy Hochul was asked to weigh in.
...She was also asked if they should be deported.
"I think that's absolutely something that should be looked at. I mean, if someone commits a crime against a police officer in the state of New York and ... they're not here legally, definitely worth checking into," she said.
"If they're convicted, immigration then has the option of pursuing a prosecution and deportation if they wanted to," said immigration lawyer and law professor Michael Wildes.'
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'The NYPD says those arrested were:
A 19-year-old from Mississippi
A 19-year-old from a migrant shelter in the 81st Precinct in Brooklyn
A 21-year-old from a migrant shelter in Queens
A 24-year-old from a migrant shelter on Jefferson Street in Brooklyn
A 22-year-old'
'Those arrested include:
- Yorman Reveron, 24, of Brooklyn, New York. He's charged with assault on a police officer, gang assault, obstructing governmental administration, and disorderly conduct.
- Darwin Andres Gomez-Izquiel, 19, of Columbus, Mississippi. He's charged with assault on a police officer, gang assault, obstructing governmental administration, and disorderly conduct.
- Wilson Juarez, 21, of Queens, New York. He's charged with assault on a police officer, gang assault, obstructing governmental administration, and disorderly conduct.
- Kelvin Servita Arocha, 19, of Brooklyn, New York. He's charged with assault on a police officer, gang assault, obstructing governmental administration, and disorderly conduct.
- Jhoan Boada, 22, who is homeless. He's charged with an attempted assault on a police officer and gang assault.'
Abc7
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'Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has said Brito, a 24-year-old migrant, instigated the attack, adding he's the man seen on surveillance in a yellow jacket allegedly fighting with officers as they tried to arrest him on Jan. 27.'
'Brito had been positively identified on the video footage of the attack through a “distinct tattoo.”' said the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
'As for Brito, he remains on Rikers Island on $15,000 cash bail. He also has two prior open cases, including a shoplifting charge.'
'He has four prior arrests for petty larceny, with two open cases and a guilty plea on a disorderly conduct charge in September, according to sources and a criminal complaint.'
'Assistant District Attorney Zachary Kotin also argued that Brito didn’t have a permanent address or ties to the community, warranting the bail to ensure his return to court, and Judge Marisol Martinez Alonzo agreed to the amount.'
CBS/nypost
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"Initially, Adams told investigators that she had found her daughter unresponsive in the house but they became suspicious immediately, Holmes County Sheriff John Tate said during a news conference.
Deputies noticed that the girl felt very hot to the touch. Paramedics found that her temperature was 107 degrees, he said.
“We knew something wasn’t adding up,” while talking to the girl’s mother, Tate said. “It didn’t pass the smell test. Common sense tells you that most of the time if you’re in a home you’re not going to get that hot.”
When pressed with further evidence, Tate said Adams admitted that she had picked up both her children from a family member's home and got back around midnight.
"When she got home, along with the baby's dad, the baby was asleep in the car seat, and they decided to leave the child in the car and ultimately did not wake up or did not realize the child was in the car until around 3 p.m.," he said.
Deputies searched the couple's and found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, and took blood samples of McLean and Adams, Tate said. The result of those tests are pending.
The sheriff’s office said “additional charges are forthcoming pending the results of the autopsy.”
The girl’s 4-year-old sibling was turned over to the Department of Children and Families."
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The man charged with her murder and the attempted murder of her daughter... went to trial for a prior domestic assault towards the daughter, his partner. Suspended sentence :
'Vodka 'mad' Worcester dad punched woman holding children'
21st August 2020
A 'FANTASTIC dad' who went 'mad' on vodka punched his partner in the face during a bloody attack while she was holding two children.
Damian Homer was told he would have gone to jail if not for ** , the partner who defended him after he punched her in the face, knocking her and two children to the floor and showering them in blood.
The 46-year-old defendant of **, Worcester, had already admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday.
The assault happened on June 29 this year at the couple's Worcester home after the defendant had drunk 'a litre and a half of vodka' before asking his partner if he could have some of her Prosecco.
Miss * replied 'I don't think you need any more' and an argument erupted between the two before she went upstairs to get away from him.
Ben Close, prosecuting, said Homer told her he was breaking up with her, threatened to throw her out of the window and shouted: "I really want to punch you!"
Homer, described as a 'well built man' by the judge, also barged into her, knocking her to the floor so that she suffered an injury (minor bruising) to her elbow. She rang her mother, asking for help.
"He started to pretend he was being attacked for the benefit of her mother on the other end of the call" said Mr Close.
The prosecutor also said Homer gave Miss * the impression he would attack her mother if she came to the house.
"As she was walking downstairs the defendant said 'I'm going to get a knife and stab you in the eye'," said Mr Close.
Homer punched her once to the face while she was carrying two children.
The blow caused a chipped front tooth and she said she could feel 'blood dripping down her face' from a cut above her eye.
She ran out of the house, shouting for help. Her mother was said to have heard her shouting 'help!' and 'he's going mad!' over the phone.
Police attended at around 12.20am, finding Miss * at a neighbour's address with a swollen face and a cut, estimated to be around 1.5cm in length, above her eye and a chipped tooth.
She spent five hours at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester, receiving three stitches to her eye. She received no fractures but Mr Close said she suffered 'flashbacks of the defendant coming towards her'.
When the victim's mother arrived at the house she described Homer as 'having a bright red face, gritting his teeth and having clenched fists'.
Homer told her that her daughter had 'gone for a walk' and was 'just being dramatic'. She could see blood around the property and on the defendant's clothes.
Homer told her: "You don't know what I have to put up with."
At one stage he began to cry and said: "I've lost her."
Homer was also said to have threatened the woman's husband, saying 'Come on, I will kill you!'
Mark Sheward, defending, said his client was now seeing a psychotherapist and had not drunk since the attack.
He said: "It's fair to say that you won't see a defendant before you who is more ashamed than this gentleman is.
"He's devastated by the way he behaved on that particular day. He accepts his drinking had become out of control."
Mr Sheward also said the complainant, a paramedic at Eastwood Park prison, took the view that his behaviour had been 'out of character'.
The solicitor said she 'may well give him a chance' provided he does not drink.
He said his client's recollection of the incident was different but that he did not dispute his partner's account.
"She doesn't tell lies - that was his comment to me" said Mr Sheward.
Judge James Burbidge QC said the threat to stab his partner in the eye had been 'outrageous'.
He said of the punch: "The really aggravating feature is that she was holding two children at the time who fell to the floor with her. The blood coursed from the injury to her eye and dripped onto the children."
The judge sentenced him to six months in prison suspended for two years and also made a community order to include 60 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 80 hours of unpaid work.
As Homer was leaving court the judge said: "When you lose your temper you should think about what spared you from prison - it was ** ."
WORCESTER
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@DeepDishPizza They had a glass window, door between them when she threw it.. was then no longer in her possession Back off and negotiate/telephone, try let situation cool off... they had no info that someone else was at risk. It's her home and erratic behaviour, suggests mental health.
I too did things when 38 and had mental breakdown, never such behaviour prior. I had been followed home, extended home invasion etc..repeat incident later same individual, recognised them online years later during last covid lockdown, recalled events and new details.. had major breakdown following contacting police literally loosing concept of who I was on the telephone, later. My actions included smashing my windows with hammer, I lived, was alone. I had been watched secretly through an internal window.
Thankfully I received no difficulty when police visited (not usa) but yes I was reasonable, didn't say why though, did say neighbour noise was causing distress, (privacy was also) maybe this case, the fire alarm. Depression or mental health people can be extra sensitive, lower limits but yes illegal activity still needs attention or legal ramifications, responsibility taken... compassion and patience also, this was a human life. Additionally my brother is a police officer.
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'1920 – 2022
The Kurds’ Long Struggle With Statelessness'
'Middle East Reconfigured After WWI'
'Representatives from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom meet at the Lausanne Conference of 1932 to discuss suspending reparations imposed on countries defeated in World War I.
The 1916 Sykes-Picot agreement divides the Middle East into British and French zones of influence and delineates the borders of the modern Middle East. Following World War I, the Treaty of Sevres signed in 1920, dissolves the Ottoman Empire and proposes the creation of an autonomous Kurdish state. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Turkey’s new leader, rejects Sevres. It is replaced in 1923 by the Treaty of Lausanne, negotiated with the new Turkish government, which omits any reference to a Kurdish homeland. The Kurds, inhabiting previously Ottoman territories, are dispersed across the newly demarcated borders of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, and repeatedly revolt against the respective authorities.'
Timeline continued by Council for Foreign Relations on cfr
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'Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has said Brito, a 24-year-old migrant, instigated the attack, adding he's the man seen on surveillance in a yellow jacket allegedly fighting with officers as they tried to arrest him on Jan. 27.'
'Brito had been positively identified on the video footage of the attack through a “distinct tattoo.”' said the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
'As for Brito, he remains on Rikers Island on $15,000 cash bail. He also has two prior open cases, including a shoplifting charge.'
'He has four prior arrests for petty larceny, with two open cases and a guilty plea on a disorderly conduct charge in September, according to sources and a criminal complaint.'
'Assistant District Attorney Zachary Kotin also argued that Brito didn’t have a permanent address or ties to the community, warranting the bail to ensure his return to court, and Judge Marisol Martinez Alonzo agreed to the amount.'
CBS/nypost
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Does a defensive shooter have a right to increase the potential lethal harm of an innocent customer, civilian. Defensive shooter was firing in direction of customer in corner of the room, weapon not aimed towards him. But yes was at another customer. Police, army accidentally shoot each other aswell as fatally with friendly fire, same can happen in these situations, more likely. Another customer with robberies may wish to stay calm, hand over money / items. There choice is eliminated with anothers decision.
How often are innocent civilians shot in a robbery? Is there a statistical assessment, review of percentage, count of when a victim in robbery is shot comparing if a defensive weapon was drawn or defensive action, refusal to give in to demands... compared to following demands, giving the money, items trying to keep situation calm, compliant.
If there was enough public, road, street cctv to track the robber and fiscal support, infrastructure, faith in police catching them would less civillian defensive shooting to public robberies be preferrential, accepted.
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In 2010 Firearm used in the robbery..'Gun-toting masked men jailed for raid at Horton Jewellers, Richmond'
8th February 2011
Richmond and Twickenham Times
'This is the moment gun-toting robbers raid a jewellers in Richmond in front of terrified customers and a screaming toddler.
The shocking footage was released after the raiders were jailed at Kingston Crown Court on Friday.
CCTV footage of the robbery at Horton Jewellers, in Richmond, on February 5, 2010:
The masked men, wearing boiler suits, burst into Horton Jewellers in Paved Court, Richmond, on February 5.
As they smash window displays with a hammer, one of them points a handgun at terrified customers and staff.
A screaming two-year-old in a buggy is showered with glass as the robbers steal jewellery worth £150,000.
They then make off towards Richmond Green and jump into a waiting car.
Ringleader Lee Byer, 32, of Bollo Lane, west London, was described as a “Fagin-type character” who recruited and organised four young robbers to target stores in Victoria and Richmond.
The five pleaded guilty at Kingston Crown Court in August and October last year and were jailed for a total of 41 years on Friday.
Detective Chief Inspector Pam Mace, head of the Metropolitan Police’s flying squad, based in Barnes, said: "Lee Byer was a prominent and influential figure within west London crime circles. He controlled a violent gang of young men, directing them to commit high value commercial robberies and regarded himself as untouchable.
"The lengthy and complex investigation by the flying squad, with the support of local borough officers, has resulted in all five pleading guilty, reflecting the compelling evidence gathered against them.
"I would like to pay tribute to the victims, including very young children, who have been severely traumatised by the actions of this gang."
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@rickyraw5457 Mirror news stated locals said Shay, the girl had not been at school for 'months'. Also neighbours described the woman arrested/led by police as 'manically laughing'. That the child had not been seen by neighbours since prior to the weekend, that she normally would be seen outside playing, she was found on Monday. So, it is important to highlight, neighbours to check on each other, to report any concerns and for us and locals to insist on information, a review into Sandwell council Social Services, Mental health and Education Authorities. When did they last check on the child, was the family known to Social services or Mental health, what standard of care, supervision did adults and child recieve.
(It's not been officially confirmed if it was the Mother by police)
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Doubt it, no blog or social media on her travels that I can find, her experiences, thoughts was published as book 2020,22. Article on leaving teaching.. "I’m not qualified to compete with cell phones, vacuous TikTok videos, never-ending rabbit holes of YouTube videos and games that deliver cheap dopamine hits to students’ starved psyches and groom their self-doubt, self-loathing, and ever-shortened attention spans. I am not qualified to teach delayed gratification to cohorts of students raised on cheap technological fare consisting of constantly flickering videos, short sound bites, and mere snippets of cogent English sentences. " Amie on the education system, having left in 2015.
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@peachydls341 What were they called to? .. Woman disabling / vandalism of apartment building fire alarm.. why? Have you ever been aggravated by apartment building alarm going off regularly or when sleeping? Why at 2am? All questions. Yes it's vandalism if damaged and irresponsible, still illegal if not. Mental health it's even more difficult when things go wrong than for average person. Mental health also often can be triggered or history of trauma. Is disabling that fire alarm a serious criminal of high risk with urgent need to detain for public saftey? Yes needs to be spoken to, evaluated, yes fire alarms needed for safety. Proportional response by police, own chief has said police actions were wrong. She also said "shoot me" .. which suggests suicidal by cop, irrational actions or reasoning, mental health. Police officers then did wrong in not taking that into account, descalate, lower pressure call mental health worker, stay on scene hopefully remains in home but not aggravate matters. They could have backed off, called for advice back at base or back up with helmets or riot shield (they would for a drug dealers home or more serious criminal) which would protect them from the hammer (which they had door between them giving barrier, time so could have backed off) Also what are tasers designed for, back off create space if she then exits with hammer theres more space to effectively use taser, exits with aggression there's firearm as back up, multiple officers. But no apparently fatal response is acceptable to you. Mental breakdown can happen to anyone, soldiers, hospital staff, ambulance crew can suffer from trauma induced PTSD or other conditions, anyone can. People can also behave differently to their normal moral code, behavioural boundaries when in crisis or mania and feel shame, concern after.
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@gumpysee3644 Ive seen other content, comments where owners of what can, are described as dangerous breed have been attacked, harmed by their dogs. (Including during adults deep sleep on bed, almost lost hand). No bites or issues since puppy but later by Vets accounted to dementia, their jaw strength making the harm caused more severe.
I know our dog a gentle confident cavalier king charles, welcomed rolled over to anyone, regular strangers, changed during dementia, showed some aggression behaviour, warning back off, fear, growling, forward and back but backing off to large previously known family male entering our home (working on our home daily for a year). He did tease her some when younger at christmas, stirring hand on floor. I who was very close to her but moved out of home 2 year prior, visited no longer recognising me or little interest, looked scared in the eyes, face. She should have been compassionately put down sooner, (some other additional health issues, believe nerve signals, hip). It was really distressing for her, upsetting for me.
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Financially motivated?:
'ELGIN, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl (1766-1841). Autograph letter signed (‘Elgin’) to C.R. Broughton, B[room]hall, 13 June 1812.
Two pages, 224 x 183mm, bifolium, integral address leaf (repaired seal tear).
Lord Elgin eagerly reports on the arrival of the Elgin Marbles and the possibility of their sale to the British Government. After expressing some frustration at the state of his accounts, Elgin announces triumphantly the arrival of his Marbles: ‘I am very happy to say, all my Marbles are safe arrived – So that nothing is now in the way of an arrangement with Government – By which, I trust, to be very shortly above all the Embarassement in which you have so kindly helped me. What I now want is only till that transaction’.
Following the removal to Britain in 1812 of his final collection of Parthenon marbles – a shipment totalling around 80 cases – Elgin’s flagging hopes of negotiating a sale to the nation were revived, and with them, his chances of clearing the large debts he had incurred since 1801, when he first encountered the marbles. His financial difficulties would not be alleviated immediately: it would take until 1816, after a select committee of the House of Commons pronounced that Elgin had not misused his powers in removing the marbles, that the government would commit to their purchase, entrusting them henceforth to the British Museum.'
Source: Christie's Auction
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Crisis.. At breaking point of mental health difficulties or life events or suicidal or various mental health conditions when worse symptoms possibly aggravated by more trauma or trigger events that would be manageable for others.
Also more extreme mental health, like mania episode (not permanent) when bipolar so act differently to normally would, takes risks, endangers self, difficulty sleeping, brain, body won't switch off, effects mood more; irritable, anxiety, anger etc.. Can also include psychosis during manic episodes.
Psychosis is also extreme, can happen to someone after trauma, like a victim after a crime, can be part of post traumatic disorder PTSD or cptsd which people in traumatic work environments can also be diagnosed such as soldiers or ambulance crew, medical staff. Also can happen with other various mental health conditions. More extreme example is schizophrenia. Psychosis is when you struggle to know what's real in life, can include hallucinations, delusions, effect speech or behaviour. Someone may experience psychosis once in their life or another repeat episodes, varies.
As with any crisis or mental health disorder symptoms can differ or vary for each individual and potentially symptoms above be different diagnosis or condition, temporary or longterm.
I'm not a health proffessional so confirm by looking it up on a government or proffessional health website or ask health professional / social worker you know, meet.
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'ELGIN, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl (1766-1841). Autograph letter signed (‘Elgin’) to C.R. Broughton, B[room]hall, 13 June 1812.
Two pages, 224 x 183mm, bifolium, integral address leaf (repaired seal tear).
Lord Elgin eagerly reports on the arrival of the Elgin Marbles and the possibility of their sale to the British Government. After expressing some frustration at the state of his accounts, Elgin announces triumphantly the arrival of his Marbles: ‘I am very happy to say, all my Marbles are safe arrived – So that nothing is now in the way of an arrangement with Government – By which, I trust, to be very shortly above all the Embarassement in which you have so kindly helped me. What I now want is only till that transaction’.
Following the removal to Britain in 1812 of his final collection of Parthenon marbles – a shipment totalling around 80 cases – Elgin’s flagging hopes of negotiating a sale to the nation were revived, and with them, his chances of clearing the large debts he had incurred since 1801, when he first encountered the marbles. His financial difficulties would not be alleviated immediately: it would take until 1816, after a select committee of the House of Commons pronounced that Elgin had not misused his powers in removing the marbles, that the government would commit to their purchase, entrusting them henceforth to the British Museum.'
Source: Christie's Auction
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Scitch, same comment from you as on the murder of the woman in Worcester, attempted murder of another. Look up who was arrested for those horrific crimes, 'Damian Homer'.. nothing todo with 'Multiculturalism'.. so you were wrong, if I were to take you seriously. Every culture, country, ethnicity, gender has parents murder, harm their children or partner.
Grow up and show some basic human decency, respect to the deceased, a young 10 year old girl and not use news commentary on human tragedies for your personal politics, attention seeking. Especially when not the appropriate time, place or not relevant.
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'Kian Durnin, aged 22, had been driving the car, with Tireq McIntosh, 23, in the front passenger seat.
Both men had fired guns, while Martinho De Sousa, aged 24, was a back-seat passenger.
In interview, Durnin and McIntosh denied any involvement, while De Sousa made no comment.
A girl aged 11 who was playing in the Shelley Road park was hit in the leg, while a boy aged 15 on a bike in the neighbouring car park was hit just below the knee.
Det Insp Francis Nock, from our Major Crime Team, said: “At least six shots were fired and it’s by sheer luck that these two children weren’t more seriously injured or killed.
“Thankfully, they have both made recoveries from their physical wounds. But this has left their families shattered.
“We may never know who the intended targets were, or why the shooting happened, but we believe it involved tensions between gangs in the Wolverhampton area, and may be connected to illegal drugs.
“Our recently created Major Crime Team had the resources and expertise to put a huge amount of officers into this investigation, reviewing more than 2,000 hours of CCTV and exploring countless lines of enquiry.
While the weapons used in this attack have not been found, we’ve had significant success in taking guns off the streets of the West Midlands, with 134 seizures so far this calendar year (up from 121 in all of 2022) and 40 fewer shootings compared to last year.
We’ve made a number of key arrests of in recent weeks, taking 20 firearms off the street during this month alone.'
Source:West Midlands Police news
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@donoman7243 The climate zones have been said to have shifted. For example where the majority of wildfires occurred previously the savannahs largely in Africa, they have experienced shifting rainfall patterns aswell as less wildfires (also to do with more agricultural land and less vegetation overall due to previous wildfires) Now more frequent in forest areas. That's been explained as due to climate change but yes also less managed land, debris not cleared, abandoned farms. (Logically would think less grazing animals also, closed off farms) Yes Arson was the start as wildfires majoritively begin with human cause, error. It's the additional dry vegetation, fuel from climate change that leads to them being violent, difficult to control, wildfires.
Other changes to climate zones, believe the equator, climate typical to equators area has also grown to covering more area, from what I read but not checked via research.
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She may not be a nurse.. Wrongfully Accused | Woman speaks out after her name is mistaken as Temple soup thrower in viral video
"Just to have, you know, your name and your profession tarnish like that and the matter of a day is just really scary," said Amanda Martinez.
TEMPLE, Texas — By now you've probably see the viral video of a woman throwing hot soup in a Temple restaurant employee's face.
It happened in early November and the Temple Police Department arrested 31-year-old Amanda Nicole Martinez on a charge of assault causing bodily injury for the act Nov. 17.
But before the arrest happened, many different Amanda Martinezes were wrongfully accused of the act just because of their name.
Let's set the record straight though: The woman 6 News talked to on Wednesday was not the Amanda Martinez accused of throwing soup in a woman's face. This Amanda tells us she loves menudo.
"I wouldn't have thrown it, why would you waste that," Martinez expressed.
She's a nurse in the Central Texas area, but her only tie to City of Temple is Temple College, where she went to school.
This Amanda's name, reputation and profession was tarnished when the soup throwing viral video got around.
"In the beginning, of course I wanted to scream to everybody it wasn't me," Martinez told 6 News.
Her bosses at Texas Oncology were the first to let her know what social media was criminalizing her for. That's when the threats started from people all across the country.
"How dare you, how could you do this, you're a nurse, but it was shaming me or asking me to be fired or demanding me to be fired," Martinez remembers the threats and comments she and her place of business received because of that video.
Texas Oncology tried to set people straight with a tweet but people still twisted the statement and didn't want to believe it.
"People that just want to be right and want to be the first ones to you know, connect dots and have the most views, have the most likes and it doesn't matter who you damage along the way," Martinez said.
Martinez tells 6 News it wasn't people coming after her name that bothered her most, it was those going after the career she worked so hard for.
"For that to be associated that I did something terrible to someone was just really offending," the nurse explained.
But she wants the record set straight: She isn't the Amanda Martinez, the accused soup thrower.
She also wants people to learn a lesson from her situation.
"For people to be more cautious on what they see on social media, not to instantly believe it to be true and to do your own fact checking and research before you accuse someone of something," Martinez said.
6 News didn't release the name of the suspect, Amanda Martinez, until Temple Police had confirmed with us who the accused soup thrower was when she was arrested.
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'Judge E. Scott Bradley sentenced the mother of three to the maximum 15-year prison term for fourth-degree rape but suspended the prison time for probation. Shattuck, 48, must report every other weekend, for a total of 48 weekends, to a secure probation center, where offenders live in communal barracks and are assigned to various chores and community service projects.
She must register as a sex offender, continue therapy and undergo sex disorder counselling. She also must bear the costs of the victim’s therapy and pay $10,650 restitution to his parents, who urged the judge to put Shattuck behind bars.'
“What she did to my son is heinous ... she stole his innocence,” said the victim’s mother, adding her son has become somber and untrusting of others.'
'The family of the 15-year-old victim told the judge that Shattuck's actions have been "devastating" for their son, the station reported.'
'...Defense attorney Eugene Maurer asked for leniency, saying Shattuck “has had struggles throughout her life,” which included her former husband leaving her for a younger woman.
...Raeann Warner, a Delaware attorney who specializes in sexual abuse cases, said she was surprised Shattuck was not given any prison time.
“It just seems light ... and not in accord with sentences in cases involving less heinous sexual acts that were committed by males,” Warner said. “I hope it’s not because she’s a woman.”'
Guardian / nbc
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@mrjnfe They read the description. If you searched both arguments, punches were on other CCTV. Brand (here in black top) had no need to punch, was other side of fence, could just leave. They both were told to leave pub.
Richardson (blue, deceased) wanted to know who punched him in the pub. (Was different individual, also sentenced) Court didn't determine what the arguments were over. Brand has priors, including conspiracy to murder. Also lied to investigaters, said he had seizure and fell. He and Brand were living in a hostel. Richardsons Father was very upset in court, felt he should have helped his son more, described him as a person who wouldn't harm anyone.
'The court heard Brand had a raft of previous convictions for a host of offences, and was sentenced to 12 years for conspiracy to murder in 2003.
Brand, 45, of Dunholme Road, Elswick, was on licence at the time of the one-punch attack on Mr Richardson following a robbery conviction in 2017.'
Chronicle Live
Richardson (blue) wanted to know who punched him in the pub. (Was different individual, also sentenced) Court didn't determine what the arguments were over. Here Brand has priors, including conspiracy to murder. Also lied to investigatiors. He and Brand were living in a hostel. Richardsons Father was very upset in court, felt he should have helped his son more, described him as a person who wouldn't harm anyone.
'The court heard Brand had a raft of previous convictions for a host of offences, and was sentenced to 12 years for conspiracy to murder in 2003.
Brand, 45, of Dunholme Road, Elswick, was on licence at the time of the one-punch attack on Mr Richardson following a robbery conviction in 2017.'
Chronicle Live
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Was she a Spy, no mention in the article, just title:
'Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb found it was a "politically motivated attack" driven by "anger and resentment" towards GCHQ and women. The senior judge sentenced Bowles at the Old Bailey to life with a minimum term of 13 years.
Prosecutor Duncan Penny KC said it was a "pre-meditated, targeted and vicious attack on an unarmed woman". He told the court: "That woman was a United States government employee working in the United Kingdom. She was attacked by a man who was carrying two knives and she was stabbed three times outside, and in the reception area of, a leisure centre in Cheltenham.'
Bowles, 'the ex-computer software coding developer said he had targeted her because he could not handle the "murky waters of ethics" and "the power that the American NSA have and the things they do", adding: "I make a pretty s*** terrorist, don't I?"
The court heard that the 29-year-old defendant had planned the attack and searched the internet for topics including American Unabomber terrorist Theodore Kaczynski, attacks on women, and white supremacy. Bowles, of Welwyn Mews, Cheltenham, pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of the woman, referred to by the code number 99230, and assaulting a man who attempted to intervene, causing him actual bodily harm.'
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Micky, your refering to 'Piran Ditta Khan'? He was around 56 years old when he committed the armed robbery and flee to Pakistan after. To avoid investigation, our laws. Multiple charges, not just murder.
'prosecutors argued that he was the “mastermind” behind the robbery as he organized it and purchased the weapons'
'The officer Beshenivsky was 38 years old.. She was shot dead at point-blank range by one of the three men who carried out the robbery. Her colleague, Teresa Milburn, survived after being shot in the chest.' (not shot by him)
Search 'Piran Ditta Khan ' and 'Judiciary' and the Judges sentencing remarks (includes details of court evidence, conclusions) can be accessed on Judiciary page.
'Piran Ditta Khan, for the murder of Sharon Beshenivsky, the sentence is one of imprisonment for life. The minimum term would be 40 years but for the 1578 days I have already referred to and which I shall deduct. That results in a minimum term of 35
years and 247 days, taking account of the seriousness of the offence.
On Count 2, robbery, the sentence is one of imprisonment for life, with a minimum term of 10 years’ imprisonment.
On Count 3, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, the sentence is one of
imprisonment for life, with a minimum term of 14 years and 8 months’ imprisonment.
On Count 4, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, the sentence is one of imprisonment for life, with a minimum term of 14 years and 8 months’ imprisonment.
On Count 5, possession of a prohibited weapon, the sentence is one of 10 years’
imprisonment.
On Count 6, possession of a prohibited weapon, the sentence is one of 10 years’ imprisonment.'
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@catsbyondrepair TROLL Mother described the boy was in the riptide, deceaseds actions described "as Qorri tried to keep Carson, 6, from drowning, he lost consciousness" he would have then got to the child and kept his mouth above water for atleast some time, ready to be lifted into boat, saftey, that is not a "foolish attempt" it was a successful rescue by swimming, the boat had not arrived first, however adult died. Drowning can be fast, especially 6 year old, if the adult drowned with the effort the child was in trouble with limited time.
Regarding he shouldn't risk his life, both fathers rescued children, the other father saved one or two of the deceaseds children with aid of boaters as there were four children in total, two per father. Joint effort for their children not strangers children. "Foolish" and "scoundrel" is incorrect, slanderous and so very disrespectful, watching the video twice or read article could prevent misunderstanding and foolish, disrespectful, judgemental comments.
Also you spoke of... he didn't save him, the tide moved the boy to the boat... Where did you get that ? Misinformation to bolster your trolling, negativity, self righteousness, slander of the man, are you insecure ? If I'm wrong please list where that info is.
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'Governor Sani, however, lamented that a teacher who was kidnapped alongside the pupils couldn’t make it out alive as he developed some complications while in captivity.'
'The kidnapping of 276 mostly Christian schoolgirls in northern Nigeria in 2014 by Boko Haram, the jihadist group, sparked global outrage. About 100 are still in captivity.'
'The kidnappings in Chibok were orchestrated by Boko Haram, a jihadist group intent on establishing an Islamic state in Nigeria. This group, whose name roughly translates to “western education is sinful”, was responsible for abducting more than 1,000 children in northeastern Nigeria from 2013 to 2018, according to Unicef.'
'Hostages are often held in the country’s vast forests. More than 3,600 Nigerians were kidnapped last year, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project.'
The Times: 'Nearly everyone I know in Nigeria has seen a loved one kidnapped'
Vanguard Nigeria news: 'Kaduna abduction: 137 school children abducted, not 287 — Gov Uba Sani'
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Only approx 20,000 people not working due to mental health claim incapacity benefit, that's out of 37.5 million of working age:
'According to official data published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), at least 20,000 incapacity benefit claims are for mental health problems' (March 2024) 'according to the 2021 Census, 62.9% (37.5 million) of the population of England and Wales was of working age (aged 16 to 64 years)'
'In 2022, there were 5,642 suicides registered in England and Wales (10.7 deaths per 100,000 people); this is consistent with 2021 (5,583 deaths; 10.7 per 100,000).'
'In five-year age groups, those aged 50 to 54 years had the highest suicide rate in 2022 (15.2 deaths per 100,000); consistent with 2021 (14.9 deaths per 100,000).
Females aged 50 to 54 years also had the highest rate in 2022 (7.8 per 100,000).
Males aged 90 years or over had the highest rate in 2022 (32.1 per 100,000; 58 deaths). While this is an increase compared with 2021 (17.7 deaths per 100,000; 31 deaths), it is not statistically significant because of wide confidence intervals and low number of deaths. Men aged 45 to 49 years had the second highest rate (23.0 deaths per 100,000).'
ONS gov statistics
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Can education ratings, statistics be deceptive. Does the Goverment focus on statistics rather than wellbeing, happy futures. Michael Gove in 2012 made schools previously rated outstanding exempt from Ofsted inspections.
So then the records are then deceptive, schools just once rated outstanding and that grading is held without reassessment. In 2021, 3,700 had not been inspected for 10 years or more. In 2023, 3,000.
The Goverment was risking child safety by exempting inspection.
Goverment has also cut funding of Ofsted repeatedly, to 2023 at a quarter of what it was twenty years ago.Vists forced to be shorter, compacted stress due to lack of funds. Seems Goverment is about labelled results rather than wellbeing of students or teachers.
The Ruth Perry tragedy, her school had not been inspected since 2009 until 2022. Downgraded to inadequate on safeguarding the knowledge, protocols, report keeping. Even though 2009 inspection was with different management, head teacher Mrs Chris Tomkins, with Ruth becoming the head later in 2009. New management, head teacher, commonsense would be to reinspect a year in but no, that was not part of the Goverment regulations to my understanding. Goverment was negligent.
So how do you know the system is truly working, children are safe, welfare, mental health of student and teachers. Long-term not deceptively labelled results for the current Goverment.
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He probably was holding the branded fine jewellery store bag when leaving, restaurant, car. Maybe even Rolex bag... He was already wearing an expensive watch... Robbers can view shops stock, value, numerous watches, price... Wife, very unlikely, definitely unnecessary.. police investigate, no only if husband suspicious, costs tax payers money, resources from other crime. Maybe if it was uncommon, no logical reason drive separately. Plus unpleasant to hypothesize she could be on drugs or want money, she could be more wealthy, together as a person than him... Sales team unlikely, also prob unnecessary, why would they go to mall Infront of cameras if have address for warranty.
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Yes.. 'Rishi Sunak Takes Staged Election Questions from Conservative'
23 May 2024
'Rishi Sunak has been accused of faking support for the Conservative party, after taking two questions from supposedly ordinary members of the public, who turned out to have been Conservative Councillors.
Broadcasters on Thursday morning carried footage of an individual wearing a hi-vis jacket, asking the Prime Minister a question about his Rwanda scheme, during an event at McVitie’s Biscuit warehouse in Derbyshire.
The man told Sunak that “the biggest issue is going to be immigration over this election campaign” before asking him whether “your Rwanda plan is going to see results and stop the small boats coming.”
The Prime Minister thanked the man for his “important question.”
However, neither Sunak, nor broadcasters informed viewers that the man asking the question was actually Conservative Leicestershire County Councillor Ross Hills.
Hills confirmed to Byline Times that he had been the individual asking the question.
“That was me yes,” he told this paper, before confirming that he had been asked to appear at the event.
Asked whether the Conservative party had asked him to ask Sunak the specific question about Rwanda, he insisted that he had to get to work and ended the call.
Hills lists his job online as being a “part time dentist” alongside his job as a councillor.
This paper later identified a second hi-vis jacket-wearing individual asking Sunak a question at the event about the economy as local Erewash Conservative Councillor Ben Hall-Evans.
Hall-Evans told Sunak that “You’ve talked a lot about the economy, specific to everybody, the cost of living crisis… What’s been done and what sets you apart for the future to benefit that pound in the pocket.”
Sunak replied that this was a “good place to start” without revealing to viewers who the man was.
The Conservative party was contacted for comment.'
Byline Times news
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Yes, atleast 2 in hi-vis jackets were invited councillors ..'Rishi Sunak Takes Staged Election Questions from Conservative'
23 May 2024
'Rishi Sunak has been accused of faking support for the Conservative party, after taking two questions from supposedly ordinary members of the public, who turned out to have been Conservative Councillors.
Broadcasters on Thursday morning carried footage of an individual wearing a hi-vis jacket, asking the Prime Minister a question about his Rwanda scheme, during an event at McVitie’s Biscuit warehouse in Derbyshire.
The man told Sunak that “the biggest issue is going to be immigration over this election campaign” before asking him whether “your Rwanda plan is going to see results and stop the small boats coming.”
The Prime Minister thanked the man for his “important question.”
However, neither Sunak, nor broadcasters informed viewers that the man asking the question was actually Conservative Leicestershire County Councillor Ross Hills.
Hills confirmed to Byline Times that he had been the individual asking the question.
“That was me yes,” he told this paper, before confirming that he had been asked to appear at the event.
Asked whether the Conservative party had asked him to ask Sunak the specific question about Rwanda, he insisted that he had to get to work and ended the call.
Hills lists his job online as being a “part time dentist” alongside his job as a councillor.
This paper later identified a second hi-vis jacket-wearing individual asking Sunak a question at the event about the economy as local Erewash Conservative Councillor Ben Hall-Evans.
Hall-Evans told Sunak that “You’ve talked a lot about the economy, specific to everybody, the cost of living crisis… What’s been done and what sets you apart for the future to benefit that pound in the pocket.”
Sunak replied that this was a “good place to start” without revealing to viewers who the man was.
The Conservative party was contacted for comment.'
Byline Times article
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@Freedom4PalestineEndZioNazism
'Fugitive who murdered unarmed PC Sharon Beshenivsky, 38, by shooting her at point blank range during 2005 robbery is finally brought to justice and found guilty of murder' Daily Mail:
'Yusuf Jama was sentenced at the same time and also given a 35-year minimum term for murdering PC Beshenivsky. He also had connections with Thug Fam and had the same distinctive five-star tattoo as Shah and other members.
He claimed in court to have shot PC Beshenivsky, but insisted it was an accident.
Jama, 20, who had previous convictions for violence and dishonesty, was caught a week after the murder when he and nine other Somalis were held for alleged involvement in a gang rape in Birmingham, for which he was later convicted.
Mustaf Jama was Yusuf's brother and the third armed robber on the raid. In 2009 he was given the same sentence as the other two for the police officer's murder.
Jama, 26, who had come to Britain as a refugee, could have been deported six months before PC Beshenivsky's murder after serving a prison sentence for burglary. He had 21 convictions to his name, including three robberies, burglary, affray and carrying a machete.
The Home Office deemed it unfair to send him back to Somalia because it is considered one of the world's most unsafe places. He fled there after the killing, slipping out of Heathrow on a false passport while in disguise.'
But an international operation led to his arrest in Somalia and he was brought home to face justice.
Faisal Razzaq was one of the lookouts and was living at the gang's safehouse in Leeds. He was convicted in 2006 of PC Beshenivsky's manslaughter, robbery and firearms offences.
The 25-year-old was on police bail on suspicion of firearms offences at the time of the raid and had previous convictions for dishonesty, deception and robbery.
In 2006 Razzaq was given a life sentence and told he must serve at least 11 years before being considered for parole. He has since been released from jail.
Hassan Razzaq, the older brother of Faisal, helped Piran Ditta Khan plan the robbery and also acted as a lookout in the operation. The 26-year-old was convicted of PC Beshenivsky's manslaughter, robbery and firearms offences and was given a 20-year jail sentence in 2007. He has since been released.
Razzaq had a previous conviction for a 1999 street robbery when he was 17. He was sentenced to 12 months in a young offender's institution.
Raza Ul Haq Aslam was another lookout. The 26-year-old Londoner was jailed for eight years in 2007 after being convicted of robbery. He was cleared of murder, manslaughter and firearms offences relating to the Bradford raid.
The judge said the length of his sentence reflected that he didn't know the gang were carrying guns.'
'Muzzaker Shah was jailed for life in 2006 with a minimum 35-year term after admitting PC Beshenivsky's murder, robbery and firearms offences.
He led the trio of armed robbers but denied firing the fatal shot. Police have always believed he was the 'Asian man' described by PC Teresa Milburn as the one who shot both officers.
Shah, 25, a married father from London, was on police bail on suspicion of firearms offences at the time of the raid.
He was described as 'extremely dangerous' and part of a notorious London gang called Thug Fam. Shah had previous convictions for robbery and for having a handgun containing live rounds in a public place.'
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Approx 20,000 people not working due to mental health claiming incapacity benefit, out of 37.5 million of working age:
'According to official data published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), at least 20,000 incapacity benefit claims are for mental health problems' (March 2024) 'according to the 2021 Census, 62.9% (37.5 million) of the population of England and Wales was of working age (aged 16 to 64 years)'
'In 2022, there were 5,642 suicides registered in England and Wales (10.7 deaths per 100,000 people); this is consistent with 2021 (5,583 deaths; 10.7 per 100,000).'
'In five-year age groups, those aged 50 to 54 years had the highest suicide rate in 2022 (15.2 deaths per 100,000); consistent with 2021 (14.9 deaths per 100,000).
Females aged 50 to 54 years also had the highest rate in 2022 (7.8 per 100,000).
Males aged 90 years or over had the highest rate in 2022 (32.1 per 100,000; 58 deaths). While this is an increase compared with 2021 (17.7 deaths per 100,000; 31 deaths), it is not statistically significant because of wide confidence intervals and low number of deaths. Men aged 45 to 49 years had the second highest rate (23.0 deaths per 100,000).'
ONS gov statistics page
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Is it attempting to identify? Or asking Goverment leaders for funding, supply for technology, defenses Israel has, asking why Ukraine doesn't?.. 'Germany, Israel sign ‘historic’ $3.5bn missile shield deal'
'Germany has signed a deal to acquire the Israeli-made Arrow 3 hypersonic missile system that will become a key part of Europe’s defence against air attack.
The signing of the deal in Berlin on Thursday was a “historic day” for both countries, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said at a news conference alongside his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant.
Worth about $3.5bn (3.3 billion euros), the sale is the biggest ever deal for Israel’s military industry.
The Arrow 3 system would make “German air defence ready for the future”, Pistorius said.
Germany has led a push to bolster NATO’s air defences in Europe after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year, urging allies to buy deterrence systems together.
“We can see with the daily Russian attacks on Ukraine how important antiair defence is,” Pistorius said.
The signing of the deal was a “moving event for every Jew”, looking back at the events of the Holocaust, Gallant said.
“Only 80 years since the end of the second world war yet Israel and Germany join hands today in building a safer future,” he said.
The long-range Arrow 3 system, designed to shoot down missiles above the Earth’s atmosphere, is powerful enough to offer protective cover for neighbouring European Union states.
The system was developed and produced by Israel and the United States and the sale had to be approved by Washington before it could be finalised.
The system was first deployed at an Israeli airforce base in 2017 and has been used to protect Israel against attacks from Iran and Syria.
Arrow 3 is a “mobile system” that can be deployed depending on the threats faced, according to manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries.
A landmark fund
The money for the deal comes from a landmark 100-billion-euro ($105bn) fund unveiled by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to bolster the country’s defences in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
More than a dozen European countries have so far signed up to Germany’s common air defence project, the European Sky Shield Initiative.
The Sky Shield project would involve joint procurement for short-, medium- and long-range systems, including the German-made IRIS-T, the American Patriot system and Arrow 3.
Some of Germany’s neighbours have however so far declined to sign up to the pact, including France and Poland.
Officials in Paris have argued instead for an air defence system using European equipment.
Berlin has said it expects the Arrow 3 system to be delivered in the final quarter of 2025.
Source: AFP
Al Jazeera
Published On 28 Sep 2023
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Truth? For transparency, honesty, include the original interview footage of the questions being asked. Not edited out of video shown, later added with voice over, editing.
So then confirms the (voice over / edited) questions are not misleading, different from what was asked during the interview.
How potentially could this interview be intentionally misleading? If the question she asked did not specify, state "women and children".
Broadcast, release the interview unedited, we hear questions asked. Include the translation of the questions, written, like it is done for his answers.
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@ol3770 I clearly said numerous laws and research based regulation, guidance. That includes proffessional, ethical, research driven therapy, guidance to ** help children understand the variety in genders and themselves...** hopefully happier children, adults. With stages regulated to appropriate for age or mental state. That is and should be available, regulated for these children. Which covers your concerns on gender assignment psychological therapy. Regarding blockers, I agree in extreme circumstances where it could be traumatic to go into puberty and gives extra time for psychological therapy, help again heavily researched, regulated. However currently from what I've read I'd hope blockers is for high trauma cases. Surgery for minors, I disagree.
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These people, group know what Britain was, WW1 was..
The asylum seekers from Kurdistan..
'1920 – 2022
The Kurds’ Long Struggle With Statelessness'
'Middle East Reconfigured After WWI'
'Representatives from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom meet at the Lausanne Conference of 1932 to discuss suspending reparations imposed on countries defeated in World War I.
The 1916 Sykes-Picot agreement divides the Middle East into British and French zones of influence and delineates the borders of the modern Middle East. Following World War I, the Treaty of Sevres , signed in 1920, dissolves the Ottoman Empire and proposes the creation of an autonomous Kurdish state. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Turkey’s new leader, rejects Sevres. It is replaced in 1923 by the Treaty of Lausanne, negotiated with the new Turkish government, which omits any reference to a Kurdish homeland. The Kurds, inhabiting previously Ottoman territories, are dispersed across the newly demarcated borders of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, and repeatedly revolt against the respective authorities.'
by Council for Foreign Relations
Timeline continued on cfr
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13 Nation Coalition: 'The White House released a joint statement on Jan. 3 by the United States, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom that warned the Houthis to cease attacks on international shipping.
“Ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are illegal, unacceptable, and profoundly destabilizing,” the statement declared. “There is no lawful justification for intentionally targeting civilian shipping and naval vessels.”
Additionally, the Houthi attacks, which began on Nov. 19, 2023, “constitute a significant international problem that demands collective action.”
The 13 countries demanded “the immediate end of these illegal attacks and release of unlawfully detained vessels and crews” and said that they are “determined to hold malign actors accountable for unlawful seizures and attacks.”'
FDD
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The 'security' that instigated the theft and resulting murder, 'Kavindu Hettiarachchi' 'aka KBrown Lankan'.
I presume his self written biography:
'Kbrown Lankan (born August 18, 1994) is a British celebrity bodyguard and entrepreneur who is the founder and owner of Supremee Group UK, a private security firm that handles protection services for A-list celebrities, high-ranking politicians, and the elite. He has worked with numerous celebrity and public figures such as Burna Boy, Sterling, Lil TJay, J Cole, Sidhu Moosewala and former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, to name a few.
A workaholic by nature, Kbrown is a passionate and affluent entrepreneur who is strongly connected to the elites and influential people due to his job and the security services he offers to prominent clients.
Kbrown was born on August 18, 1994. He hails from London, UK, where he attended Harrow High, London. He never had it easy growing up. Crime was rampant in his locality in London, and unfortunately, he fell victim to being involved in criminal activity at a young age.
He first began working the doors in bars and clubs around London, and from there, he started to use the network that Kbrown created for himself while incarnated to help him set up his own company, Supremee Group UK.
Currently, the company offers a wide range of services, from Bodyguarding to secure transportation and private chauffeur service.
Lankan worked with many prominent clients, including Burna Boy, Sterling, Lil TJay, J Cole, Sidhu Moosewala and former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to name a few. He has also worked with rappers like Polo G to the presidential candidate.
Once Kbrown was in prison, now he works in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police in the UK when contracted work gets assigned. He finds his collab with the UK police funny. In an interview with Disrupt magazine, he said, ‘I went from being in a cell with them having authority over me, to me now having authority over them regarding my contracted work. It’s an insane thing to think about sometimes.’'
Source: WIKIALPHA / IMDB
'Kavindu Hettiarachchi (aka KBrown Lankan), 31, (18/08/1992) of St. Ann’s Road, Harrow has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for manslaughter and 10 years for robbery, to run concurrently.
One of the robbers that Kavinda Hettiarachchi aka KBrown Lankan was working with was LOUIS VANDROSE aka Lavell Adams-Robinson, (convicted for manslaughter) he previously had been sentenced to 2 years 3 months in 2016 for 2 violent thefts, of a gold chain and watch. His actions included grabbing the victim by the throat. The murderer Jordell Menzies had priors/arrests for vehicle, insurance, drug possession and assaulting a police officer (collision of his leg with vehicle) and obstructing a police officer.
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'..Unbeknownst to Emmanuel, Hettiarachchi, a security guard for the event, was recording him on his mobile phone. The images were subsequently sent to Vandrose, highlighting Emmanuel as a target because of his expensive watch.
As Emmanuel.. approach his vehicle, all three men got out of the car and ran towards him with Menzies at the front. He had a knife in his hand and was followed by Vandrose and Ffrench. Emmanuel ran into the middle of Gresham Street and was chased by Menzies, who twice tried to trip him before striking Emmanuel and stabbing him in the heart with a lock knife. The stabbing caused Emmanuel to fall backwards against a parked car.
Vandrose bundled Emmanuel to the floor, whilst Menzies continued to kick him. Ffrench ran towards them, bent over Emmanuel and removed the watch from his wrist. Words to the effect of “GOT IT, GOT IT, YEAH” can be heard on CCTV footage covering the attack which also had audio and sound. The three men then ran back to their vehicle and left the scene.
Emmanuel was seen to get up and walk back towards his vehicle where he collapsed on the bonnet before falling to the ground. His friends ran to try and help him.
Officers arrived on scene shortly afterwards, to find Emmanuel had sustained a stab wound. They immediately provided first aid before the London Ambulance Service arrived. Emmanuel was transported to the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel where he was sadly pronounced dead at 00.08 hours on Monday, 2 May, 2022.
External CCTV showed Hettiarachchi observing the attack before walking over to where Emmanuel was lying on the floor. He then simply turned around and walked away. His colleague, Antonios Kfoury, did the same. Instead of trying to help Emmanuel both men returned to their vehicle before the arrival of police officers.
The watch that was stolen had the appearance of a Patek Philippe Nautilus watch with diamond encrusting, which if genuine, would be valued in the region of £125,000.00.'
'Four men have been jailed for the killing of 32-year-old Emmanuel Odunlami in the City of London which occurred in May 2022.
Jordell Menzies, aged 27, (9/9/1996) of Tennyson Road, Brent, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 31 years for murdering Mr Odunlami.
Additionally, Menzies has been sentenced to eight years for robbery, to run concurrently.
Three other associates were convicted of manslaughter and robbery and were sentenced to the following:
Quincy Ffrench, aged 28, (13/12/1995) of Foyle Road, Tottenham has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for manslaughter and seven years and four months for robbery, to run concurrently.
Louis Vandrose, aged 28, (23/10/1995) of Beulah Road, Thornton Heath has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for manslaughter and seven years and four months for robbery, to run concurrently.
Kavindu Hettiarachchi (aka KBrown Lankan), 31, (18/08/1992) of St. Ann’s Road, Harrow has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for manslaughter and 10 years for robbery, to run concurrently.'
'Antonios Kfoury, aged 23, (22/08/2001) of Brentmead Gardens, West Twyford, was found guilty on 18 April 2023 of perverting the course of justice and subsequently received an 18 month custodial sentence.'
Source: City of London Police news
Alternative name via City of London Police via Twitter/X:
'Louis Vandrose ( aka Lavell Adams-Robinson)'
Prior convictions/charges with correct name, age, region:
JORDELL MENZIES
2021:
'Police on a routine patrol stopped a blue BMW at the junction of Netherwood Street and Lowfield Road at around 10.25pm on May 6.'
'Jordell Menzies, 24, of Brunswick Close, Pinner, has been charged with dangerous driving, assault of an emergency services worker, driving with no insurance and obstruction.'
'The Met says an officer sustained leg injuries after being hit by the vehicle in Lowfield Road.'
(Others in the vehicle: 'Navone McKenzie, 33, of Clement Close, NW6 has been charged with breaching the terms of a criminal behaviour order.' 'Sylva Kasongo, 26, of Handyside Street, N1 has been charged with possession of a class B drug. He has been bailed to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on May 21.')
2019:
'JORDELL MENZIES, aged 22 and of Willsden Lane, London, admits having a quantity of cannabis in his possession in Bournemouth on January 27. Fined £50, to pay a surcharge of £30, to pay £85 costs. Also admits wilfully obstructing a PC. Fined £50.'
LOUIS VANDROSE aka Lavell Adams-Robinson, I presume he changed his name legally, same visual identity, age:
2015:
'A violent street robbery gang in Kilburn who stamped on a man’s face to steal his Rolex watch and attacked another victim as he drove in traffic have been jailed.
..Adams-Robinson, and an accomplice, attacked a second man as he walked to his van in Dunster Gardens.
The victim was accosted by his two attackers who pinned him against his vehicle and ripped a gold chain off his neck on 24 July.
Five days later Adams-Robinson robbed a driver in a convertible car with the roof down as he drove in slow traffic in Kilburn High Road.
He jumped into the back of the car and grabbed the driver around the throat before wrenching a £6,000 watch off his wrist and fleeing on foot.
..Detectives investigating the robberies identified all four through CCTV, witness statements and other evidence.'
'Adams-Robinson (*was jailed for) two years and three months' in June 2016.
Source: Brent & Kilburn Times
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They were part of larger gang sentenced for repeat offences. Leader was Terry Marsh. John was the one who threatened, grabbed the Mother, child.
Others; Aaron Pask, Isaac McFadyen, Joshua Strong-Myers, John McFadyen, Mitchell Leaver, Kian Taylor, Scott Leaver, Ram Monk, Omar Tafat, Steven Weller.
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@2ndexplosivebullet There are non lethal options to detain that's why they exist for proportional response especially mental health, youth cases.
Then how to create that time to enable that.. back off, release stress, pressure likely creates time... that I think will be viewed as why didn't they attempt in how responsible for her death they consider them to be. I'm not American but here police will back off in vehicle pursuits when they enter higher population, possibility of pedestrians especially if been erratic, why to hopefully calm the driver, take off some pressure... Did they attempt that here.. No, again that will likely be discussed as fatal response is extreme, disproportionate. Part of being police officer to have that capability to think about your actions, be more responsible, skilled, trained than general public in such matters, if can't back off, non urgent, speak to senior officer/base for advice.
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'The UK has provided more than £1 billion in aid to Yemen since 2015. However, UK assistance has fallen from a peak of £260 million in 2019 to £77 million in 2022. For 2022/23, the UK has pledged £88 million compared to £87 million in 2021/22. At the UN pledging conference in February 2023, the UK was the fourth largest donor to the country, again pledging £88 million for 2023/24.'
Research Briefing
'UK aid and Yemen’s humanitarian crisis'
Published Monday, 25 September, 2023
UK Government:
'Over the next financial year, the UK hopes to match last year’s budget and will pledge up to 88 million pounds.
This will feed at least 100,000 Yemeni people every month, provide lifesaving health care and nutrition services through 400 health care facilities, and treat 22,000 severely malnourished children this year.'
Published 27 February 2023
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Would an Italian translation of the permit be signed? Doubt it, original would. Goverment in 1816 only saw English translation and never verified permission with Ottoman Empire when that was the purpose of the 1816 committee. Elgin was then in financial difficulty when sold the marbles to the goverment, as per his proposal. So you have to trust Lord Elgin was not corrupt.
He also during his time as British Ambassador in Greece was collecting marbles for his own home:
'In July of 1801, Elgin wrote to Giovanni Battista Lusieri, an Italian painter he employer to coordinate his marble collection in Athens: "I should wish to collect as many marble as possible. I have other places in my house which need it, and besides, one can easily multiply ornaments of beautiful marble without overdoing it."
Title: DID ELGIN CHEAT AT MARBLES?, By: Rudenstine, David, Nation
Source: brown edu online
'ELGIN, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl (1766-1841). Autograph letter signed (‘Elgin’) to C.R. Broughton, B[room]hall, 13 June 1812.
Lord Elgin eagerly reports on the arrival of the Elgin Marbles and the possibility of their sale to the British Government. After expressing some frustration at the state of his accounts, Elgin announces triumphantly the arrival of his Marbles: ‘I am very happy to say, all my Marbles are safe arrived – So that nothing is now in the way of an arrangement with Government – By which, I trust, to be very shortly above all the Embarassement in which you have so kindly helped me. What I now want is only till that transaction’.
Following the removal to Britain in 1812 of his final collection of Parthenon marbles – a shipment totalling around 80 cases – Elgin’s flagging hopes of negotiating a sale to the nation were revived, and with them, his chances of clearing the large debts he had incurred since 1801, when he first encountered the marbles. His financial difficulties would not be alleviated immediately: it would take until 1816, after a select committee of the House of Commons pronounced that Elgin had not misused his powers in removing the marbles, that the government would commit to their purchase, entrusting them henceforth to the British Museum.'
Source: Christie's Auction
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@onedayagogo To be honest, parent abuse or murder of children, mental health illness has I am sure always happened in this country, it has nothing todo with the channel crossing or immigration etc... Any ethnicity, country, profession, people of each group harm children or partners. This video channel, recent content, Worcester murder of woman, attempt of another, his partner, the arrested man is Damien Homer. Look it up. He also previously went to trial, suspended sentence for hitting, injuring his partner whilst holding children. Nothing todo with 'foreigners' or different ethnicity to 'white' or British. The statistics on crimes towards children in this country, for example pedophiles, the ethnicity of perpetrators is actually predominately white, and is lower statistically for people of ethnic minorities, lower than the portion of people of minorities in the UK population. (Their could be some under reporting, however can be for everyone).
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Amie on social media, content its effect on teaching "I’m not qualified to compete with cell phones, vacuous TikTok videos, never-ending rabbit holes of YouTube videos and games that deliver cheap dopamine hits to students’ starved psyches and groom their self-doubt, self-loathing, and ever-shortened attention spans. I am not qualified to teach delayed gratification to cohorts of students raised on cheap technological fare consisting of constantly flickering videos, short sound bites, and mere snippets of cogent English sentences. " I doubt it, she also survived, thrived hiking America solo with no home for many years prior. Leaving teaching 2015. She published a book on her travels 2020,22.
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Look up Damien Homer
The man charged with her murder and attempted murder of her daughter (his partner)... this prior domestic assault, went to trial but his partner defended him, judge said that's the reason he was free not in prison :
'Vodka 'mad' Worcester dad punched woman holding children'
21st August 2020
A 'FANTASTIC dad' who went 'mad' on vodka punched his partner in the face during a bloody attack while she was holding two children.
Damian Homer was told he would have gone to jail if not for ** , the partner who defended him after he punched her in the face, knocking her and two children to the floor and showering them in blood.
The 46-year-old defendant of **, Worcester, had already admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday.
The assault happened on June 29 this year at the couple's Worcester home after the defendant had drunk 'a litre and a half of vodka' before asking his partner if he could have some of her Prosecco.
Miss * replied 'I don't think you need any more' and an argument erupted between the two before she went upstairs to get away from him.
Ben Close, prosecuting, said Homer told her he was breaking up with her, threatened to throw her out of the window and shouted: "I really want to punch you!"
Homer, described as a 'well built man' by the judge, also barged into her, knocking her to the floor so that she suffered an injury (minor bruising) to her elbow. She rang her mother, asking for help.
"He started to pretend he was being attacked for the benefit of her mother on the other end of the call" said Mr Close.
The prosecutor also said Homer gave Miss * the impression he would attack her mother if she came to the house.
"As she was walking downstairs the defendant said 'I'm going to get a knife and stab you in the eye'," said Mr Close.
Homer punched her once to the face while she was carrying two children.
The blow caused a chipped front tooth and she said she could feel 'blood dripping down her face' from a cut above her eye.
She ran out of the house, shouting for help. Her mother was said to have heard her shouting 'help!' and 'he's going mad!' over the phone.
Police attended at around 12.20am, finding Miss * at a neighbour's address with a swollen face and a cut, estimated to be around 1.5cm in length, above her eye and a chipped tooth.
She spent five hours at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester, receiving three stitches to her eye. She received no fractures but Mr Close said she suffered 'flashbacks of the defendant coming towards her'.
When the victim's mother arrived at the house she described Homer as 'having a bright red face, gritting his teeth and having clenched fists'.
Homer told her that her daughter had 'gone for a walk' and was 'just being dramatic'. She could see blood around the property and on the defendant's clothes.
Homer told her: "You don't know what I have to put up with."
At one stage he began to cry and said: "I've lost her."
Homer was also said to have threatened the woman's husband, saying 'Come on, I will kill you!'
Mark Sheward, defending, said his client was now seeing a psychotherapist and had not drunk since the attack.
He said: "It's fair to say that you won't see a defendant before you who is more ashamed than this gentleman is.
"He's devastated by the way he behaved on that particular day. He accepts his drinking had become out of control."
Mr Sheward also said the complainant, a paramedic at Eastwood Park prison, took the view that his behaviour had been 'out of character'.
The solicitor said she 'may well give him a chance' provided he does not drink.
He said his client's recollection of the incident was different but that he did not dispute his partner's account.
"She doesn't tell lies - that was his comment to me" said Mr Sheward.
Judge James Burbidge QC said the threat to stab his partner in the eye had been 'outrageous'.
He said of the punch: "The really aggravating feature is that she was holding two children at the time who fell to the floor with her. The blood coursed from the injury to her eye and dripped onto the children."
The judge sentenced him to six months in prison suspended for two years and also made a community order to include 60 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 80 hours of unpaid work.
As Homer was leaving court the judge said: "When you lose your temper you should think about what spared you from prison - it was ** ."
WORCESTER
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Is it indoctrination of same sex relationships, marriages with how the children are being raised. With shame, sin, fear of rejection by God, family being attached to anything else by the parents possibly their church, community, friends, relatives. It's not a childhood free of indoctrination, it's chosen indoctrination.
The mother has said they believe it's a sin to have sexual relations prior to marriage or anything other than hetrosexual, that is the families chosen beliefs but also indoctrination, boundaries of approval for the children.
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'Earlier coroner Mr Williams, concluding the inquest, said: “I find as a fact Yousef Makki did not use a knife to threaten or attack Joshua Molnar.
“I also find use of a knife unnecessary, disproportionate and unreasonable. I conclude he did not act in lawful self-defence.
“Therefore, I conclude that Mr Makki was unlawfully killed is fully made out by the evidence.”
Mr Williams said Molnar was angry at the time of the stabbing and he was dishonest in the aftermath, using “calmness and calculated deceit.”
And Molnar’s explanations as to what happened he described as “self-serving and too convenient” as the evidence pointed to Yousef not being violent.
He added: “No explanation has been offered why Mr Makki would suddenly produce a knife and threaten Joshua Molnar, his good friend.”
Molnar admitted lying in panic about what happened after the stabbing and lawyers for the Makki family highlighted many “discrepancies” in his account of how Yousef was stabbed.
Molnar told the jury at his trial that during a row Yousef had pulled a knife out first.
At the first inquest he said he could not remember who took a knife out first.
Another youth, Adam Chowdhary, was with the pair at the time. He said he did not see what happened because he was on his phone. Chowdhary had bought the flick knives online.
Mr Williams said he did not accept Chowdhary did not see what happened. He added: “I find Mr Chowdhary to be an unimpressive witness. Parts of his evidence were self-serving and disingenuous.”
Yousef, from Burnage, Manchester, became friends with the pair, both from wealthy Cheshire families, after winning a scholarship to £12,000-a-year Manchester Grammar School. All three were 17 at the time.
While a jury in a criminal trial must be sure beyond reasonable doubt of guilt, at an inquest a coroner can make conclusions based on the lower standard of using a balance of probabilities.
Molnar’s trial heard that Yousef’s death was “an accident waiting to happen”, he and Chowdhary being “rich kids who have never had to live in the real world”.
They called each other “Bro” and “Fam”, acting out “idiotic fantasies” of being “middle class gangsters” by messing around with knives, smoking cannabis and listening to drill music, the jury was told.
Molnar was jailed for 16 months for carrying a knife in public and perverting the course of justice after initially lying to police.
Chowdhary, now 21, did not give evidence at Molnar’s murder trial. He was found not guilty of perverting the course of justice and given a four-month detention order after admitting having a knife in public.'
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@stuartannetts300 Regarding your new question, if his language use was relevant.
KC's prior questioning of Cummings included: "You called ministers, useless f* pigs, morons, c* in emails and WhatsApp messages. Do you think you contributed to a lack of effectiveness on the part of ministers?"
Personally if someone is intimidating or unreasonable in emails, messages, along with misogynistic remarks, that leads to poor work relationships, not sharing information, possible solutions or asking for help or speaking of errors, wrongs. Fear. Fear of asking a question that may be considered daft or unreasonable when could be a solution.
Cummings described his office being contacted with enquiries by councils if they should "book ice rinks" to store bodies. A suggestion like that may not be asked by his immediate staff, colleagues if he is a bully / poor management, people skills. So yes it does have direct relevance to the covid inquiries.
Inquires are usually guided by a terms of reference, framework. However they can be adapted... “amend them if he considers that the public interest so requires”
My understanding is this Inquiry is a fact finding mission, so they will be searching for any factors that maybe relevant. Much like a coroner's inquest. The purpose of which is to help prevent future deaths. Not to name who is guilty but it may become apparent during proceedings. Being a covid inquiry, I think that's a relevant comparison.
The questions are also from a KC / lawyers not the goverment / ministers etc.. So should be impartial, no politically motivated 'mudslinging'.
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@stuartannetts300 Regarding your new question, if his language was relevant to covid Inquiry:
KC's prior questioning of Cummings included: "You called ministers, useless f* pigs, morons, c* in emails and WhatsApp messages. Do you think you contributed to a lack of effectiveness on the part of ministers?"
Cummings described his office being contacted with enquiries by councils if they should "book ice rinks" to store bodies. A suggestion like that may not be asked by his immediate staff, colleagues if he is a bully / poor management, people skills. So yes it does have direct relevance to the covid inquiries.
Inquires are usually guided by a terms of reference, framework. However they can be adapted... “amend them if he considers that the public interest so requires”
My understanding is this Inquiry is a fact finding mission, so they will be searching for any factors that maybe relevant. Much like a coroner's inquest. The purpose of which is to help prevent future deaths. Not to name who is guilty but it may become apparent during proceedings. Being a covid inquiry, I think that's a relevant comparison.
The questions are also from a KC / lawyers not the goverment / ministers etc.. So should be impartial, no politically motivated 'mudslinging'.
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Additionally, the stabbing victim was previously arrested/charged for possession of a knife. (Explained as/by family as, that he were holding the knife for another person). Info was briefly mentioned in the BBC documentary on this case. From recollection, it did not go into any detail of victim's prior/s, i think it was the mother's words, documentary was focused on his family, trial, their involvement, so likely biased, limited. Sadly, the young cousin, she described boys, teens are seen by some girls (and think she said, herself previously) find the boys who carry knives as desirable, interesting, cool (description along those lines) Recommend viewing. I'm even more concerned.
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Gunpowder was invented in China during the 9th century. In 1287, the Yuan dynasty deployed Jurchen troops with hand cannons to put down a rebellion by the Mongol prince Nayan. The History of Yuan records that the cannons of Li Ting's soldiers "caused great damage" and created "such confusion that the enemy soldiers attacked and killed each other."
The use of gunpowder technology also spread throughout the Islamic world and to India, Korea, and Japan. The so-called Gunpowder Empires of the early modern period consisted of the Mughal Empire, Safavid Empire, and Ottoman Empire.
The exact nature of the spread of firearms and its route is uncertain. One theory is that gunpowder and cannons arrived in Europe via the Silk Road through the Middle East. Syrian Hasan al-Rammah had already written about fire lances in the 13th century, so proto-guns were known in the Middle East at that point. Hassan's Arabic manuscript, The Book of Fighting on Horseback and with War Engines, completed in A.D. 1280 includes sketches of what is believed to be the earliest known rocket propelled torpedo.
Another theory is that it was brought to Europe during the Mongol invasion in the first half of the 13th century.
The earliest depiction of a cannon in Europe dates to 1326 and evidence of firearm production can be found in the following year. The first recorded use of gunpowder weapons in Europe was in 1331 when two mounted German knights attacked Cividale del Friuli with gunpowder weapons of some sort. By 1338 hand cannons were in widespread use in France.
Source Smithsonian &Wiki ('History of Gunpowder' 'Guns')
Books
'The Second Flowering: The Empires of Gunpowder Times' by Marshall Hodgson
'Coming of Gunpowder to the Islamic World and North India: Spotlight on the role of the Mongols by Iqtidar Alam Khan'
This is just copy and paste from my own interest after reading your comment, I don't have any special, specific knowledge. As you'd understand with any account of history (especially on line), it can be a misrepresentation, theories, incomplete etc..
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News article: 'Bangladeshi worker Sumi Akter, who went viral on social media seeking help to escape torture by her employer in Saudi Arabia, finally returned to Bangladesh on Friday, reports UNB.
An Air Arabia flight carrying her landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka city at 7:15am where Director of Wage Earners’ Welfare Board Md Jahirul Islam received her.
After completing procedures, a team of Wage Earners’ Welfare Board brought her out amid tight security and left the airport for Panchagarh. She was not allowed to speak with the media. Her husband was not allowed to meet her.
Sumi, daughter of Md Rafiqul Islam of Panchagarh’s Boda Upazila, went to Saudi Arabia as a house help on 30 May.
A video went viral on social media few days ago where Sumi was seen asking for help to be saved from the torture by her employer in Saudi Arabia.
“Please take me back. They’ll kill me. I want to return to my children and family. I’ll be killed if I stay here for some more days,” she is heard saying.
Her husband Nurul Islam filed a general diary with Paltan police station in this regard and lodged a complaint with the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training on 22 October.
Besides, he submitted an application to Brac’s migration programme on 27 October seeking their help to bring back his wife safely.
Later, with the help of Brac, he lodged a complaint with expatriates' welfare and overseas employment ministry. Responding to the complaint, Bangladesh consulate in Jeddah rescued Sumi from her employer’s residence with help of Saudi police.
Finally, she was brought back on Friday morning.
Although it was informed that she will not be allowed to leave the kingdom unless she pays SAR 22,000 to the employers, a local labour court settled the issue.
Shariful Islam, head of Brac’s migration programme, said there is no information on how many workers are facing torture in Saudi Arabia like Sumi.
There is no supervision from our government or the consulate. The case of Sumi proved that workers can reveal their real condition if they manage to communicate with their families, he said.
Stating that migrant workers, in most cases, are not allowed to use mobile phones, Shariful said the workers should be allowed to inform their family of any danger.
“The scenario would be different if the migrant workers were permitted to use mobile phones,” he added.
86 More Bangldeshis deported
Saudi Arabia sent back 86 more Bangladeshis on Thursday night and Friday, taking the number of deportees to 1,647 in the last two weeks.
A Saudi Airlines flight carrying 86 deportees landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 11:20pm on Thursday.
Tales of misery by the deportees are almost similar to those told by other Bangladeshi workers deported earlier.
Liton, who went to the kingdom just 45 days ago, said he had been deported despite having valid visa. Dulal Hossain from Brahmanbaria said Saudi police picked him up when he was going to market and deported him.
“I went there six months ago spending Tk 450,000,” he added.
Some of the deportees alleged that the employers (Kafil) did not provide work permits (Akama) even after paying necessary amount.
When police detain a worker, the employer does not take responsibility and instructs to deport him, they said.'
Article: 'Tortured' maid Sumi returns home from Saudi'
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Only 'proof' of permit to remove, that Goverment evaluated permission was an English translation made by Elgins staff of an Italian translation that may not be signed (commonsense as not original, it may say who signed it). It was sent after the goverment committee in 1816 was held, when voted whether to buy them, as per Elgin's proposal. Elgin was also financially struggling when he sold the marbles to the goverment in 1816. He also was collecting marbles himself for his home in 1801, quotes:
Source:DID ELGIN CHEAT AT MARBLES?, By: Rudenstine, David, Nation
Brown edu online
'In July of 1801, Elgin wrote to Giovanni Battista Lusieri, an Italian painter he employer to coordinate his marble collection in Athens: "I should wish to collect as many marble as possible. I have other places in my house which need it, and besides, one can easily multiply ornaments of beautiful marble without overdoing it."...
1816 parliamentary committee convened to evaluate Elgin's request that the British government purchase the Parthenon marbles from him. (Parliament went on to vote 82 to 30, to buy them and give them over to the British Museum)'
Other: Christie's Auction
'ELGIN, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl (1766-1841). Autograph letter signed (‘Elgin’) to C.R. Broughton, B[room]hall, 13 June 1812.
Two pages, 224 x 183mm, bifolium, integral address leaf (repaired seal tear).
Lord Elgin eagerly reports on the arrival of the Elgin Marbles and the possibility of their sale to the British Government. After expressing some frustration at the state of his accounts, Elgin announces triumphantly the arrival of his Marbles: ‘I am very happy to say, all my Marbles are safe arrived – So that nothing is now in the way of an arrangement with Government – By which, I trust, to be very shortly above all the Embarassement in which you have so kindly helped me. What I now want is only till that transaction’.
Following the removal to Britain in 1812 of his final collection of Parthenon marbles – a shipment totalling around 80 cases – Elgin’s flagging hopes of negotiating a sale to the nation were revived, and with them, his chances of clearing the large debts he had incurred since 1801, when he first encountered the marbles. His financial difficulties would not be alleviated immediately: it would take until 1816, after a select committee of the House of Commons pronounced that Elgin had not misused his powers in removing the marbles, that the government would commit to their purchase, entrusting them henceforth to the British Museum.'
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He organised the robbery, targeted the place, wouldn't have happened if he didn't. Some others involved have criminal history involving firearms, rape, gangs.. why involve them.. he should be able to assess the risk. Also did he have any remorse and hand himself in, help investigations.. no!? Call police inform them prior to robbery especially if became aware firearm/severe risks.. no! Even if he then started to be manipulated (not saying that was the situation).. he should then contact police.
Also cost taxpayers a fortune investigating, trials, appeals, extraditions for multiple people.
'Khan admitted to organising the robbery to regain £12,000 owed to him by the owner of the travel agent but denied the other charges, claiming that Hassan Razzaq had offered to "get the money back" and had not told him that guns would be used. However, prosecutosed, and of acting as a lookout during the robbery.'
(Free on line common encyclopedia)
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Met police NEWS - 24 JULY 2023 11:47
Statement in response to video of fare evasion incident in Croydon
In recent days, a video filmed in Croydon during a police operation in support of Transport for London (TfL) ticket inspectors has been shared widely on social media.
Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist has released the following statement:
“It is clear from the video that has been shared online that this incident was distressing for the woman involved and particularly for her child. We understand why it has prompted significant public concern and we want to be transparent about our position and the role of our officers.
“Officers from the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command were supporting TfL ticket inspectors on a pre-planned operation in Whitehorse Road, Croydon on Friday, 21 July. As buses pulled into the stop, TfL inspectors would check the tickets of those onboard and also those getting off.
“Anyone without a valid ticket is required to provide their details to a TfL inspector so a penalty fare can be issued. This is not a policing matter. Officers only become involved where details are not provided or where someone tries to leave when challenged.
“The woman involved in this incident was asked to provide her ticket as she got off the bus, but did not do so. She was spoken to by a TfL inspector, then by a PCSO and finally by a police officer. She continued to try to walk away and did not provide her ticket for inspection.
“She was arrested on suspicion of fare evasion and was handcuffed. When officers were able to take her ticket from her so that the TfL inspectors could check it, they were able to confirm it was valid. She was immediately de-arrested and her handcuffs were removed.
“Throughout the incident, the child was comforted by a PCSO who immediately recognised his distress. Anyone seeing how upset he was would be moved by this, and we regret any impact it may have on him.
“We recognise that the use of handcuffs can be a cause of concern, particularly given the context of this incident and the type of offence involved, but when a person is trying to physically leave an incident it is an option officers can consider. All uses of force must be proportionate and necessary in the circumstances.
“Ticket inspection operations of this nature are difficult. They place police officers in direct confrontation with frustrated members of the public and could escalate what would otherwise be civil matters to a different level.
“This incident raises questions about the extent to which officers are having to intervene in this way when supporting TfL in their operations. We will now work with TfL to ensure that the balance is right between officers tackling the most serious crime on the transport network and supporting their own operations to ensure revenue protection.
“An initial review of the officers’ actions did not identify any conduct matters but we will reflect on it carefully, in discussion with communities locally, to urgently identify any opportunities to do things differently.
“Given the level of community concern generated we believe it is in the public interest to voluntarily refer the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct to review.”
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IOPC appeals for witnesses to Croydon fare evasion arrest incident
Published: 03 Aug 2023
News
We are appealing for witnesses as the investigation progresses into the arrest of a woman on suspicion of fare evasion in Croydon, south London.
We have established that the incident began at 11.12am on Friday 21 July on Whitehorse Road, after the woman and her child exited the 157 bus, which was travelling to Morden.
A number of Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers and community support officers (PCSOs) were waiting at the bus stop assisting TFL inspectors, who were conducting a revenue protection operation.
During the incident the woman was arrested on suspicion of fare evasion and was handcuffed. The woman was de-arrested and the handcuffs were removed after it was confirmed she had paid the fare.
IOPC regional director Mel Palmer said: “We’re aware that the incident took place in public in front of several people, some of whom recorded the incident on their phones.
“We know that footage widely shared on social media does not show the full incident and we are working to piece together all of the circumstances surrounding the arrest.
“Therefore, it’s important that we speak with anyone who witnessed any part of this incident and that we gather all relevant footage that may assist our investigation.
“We also want to hear from any commuters who were on the 157 bus to Morden on Friday 21 July, when it stopped on Whitehorse Road shortly after 11.10am.”
Anyone who witnessed this incident, or has footage which may assist, is urged to contact us by emailing whitehorseroad@policeconduct.gov.uk or phoning 0300 303 5731 and leaving a message with your name and contact number.
Our investigation began following a complaint referral from the MPS on 24 July. The complaint, which was made by a family member on the woman’s behalf, alleged that she was racially profiled because she was Black and was verbally abused by an officer.
We have been in contact with the family member, at the woman’s request, to explain our role. They have specifically requested that people refrain from sharing videos of the incident on social media out of concern for the privacy of the woman and her young son.
Investigators have secured officers’ body worn footage, which is currently being reviewed, and CCTV footage from the bus. We have also been carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the immediate area to identify any potential witnesses and are making further CCTV enquiries.
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The initial shot the robber did have gun pointed at other customer. Delay in shot was due to time getting gun out, ready. I've mixed thoughts beyond that. At that angle he risked missing, shooting customer in opposite far corner (believe 8 wounds, 9 fired), that should have legal warning possibly repercussions (dangerous use of firearm) or taken into consideration based on situation other factors. I do understand concern robber could potentially return fire so fatal is safety insurance, here walking over body, how disabled robber seemed, think unnecessary. Shot to head is cold but as woman if just me, I'm in US and thought he would harm me and I fired I'd probably want it to then be fatal. Different situation though. Should also be repercussions for time between leaving scene contacting police being excessive. What I really don't like is when a 'hero' shoots or attempt, prepare to, and there are other civilians, public there that person has removed their choice of how to deal with it, as in wished to be calm follow instructions. It could escalate situation especially if robbers friend or driver is outside or more than one committing crime. However alternative then removes shooters choice.
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'Ukraine: Rape and torture by Russian forces continuing, rights experts report'
'Members of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that they have documented attacks with explosive weapons on residential buildings, civilian infrastructure and medical institutions, as well as torture and sexual and gender-based violence.
Rape allegations
Commission Chair Erik Møse provided harrowing details on the findings to the Council, noting that in the Kherson region, “Russian soldiers raped and committed sexual violence against women of ages ranging from 19 to 83 years”, often together with threats or commission of other violations.
“Frequently, family members were kept in an adjacent room, thereby forced to hear the violations taking place,” Mr. Møse said.
‘Widespread’ torture
The Commission said that its investigations in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia indicate the “widespread and systematic” use of torture by Russian armed forces against persons accused of being informants of the Ukrainian military, which in some cases led to death.
Mr. Møse quoted a victim of torture as saying, “Every time I answered that I didn’t know or didn’t remember something, they gave me electric shocks… I don’t know how long it lasted. It felt like an eternity.”
Probe into child transfers a ‘priority’
The Commissioners also indicated that they have continued to investigate individual situations of alleged transfers of unaccompanied children by Russian authorities to the Russian Federation.
“This item remains very high on our priority list,” Mr. Møse assured the Council.
Possible ‘incitement to genocide’
The Commission expressed concern about allegations of genocide in Ukraine, warning that “some of the rhetoric transmitted in Russian state and other media may constitute incitement to genocide”
Mr. Møse said that the Commission was “continuing its investigations on such issues”.
Call for accountability
The UN-appointed independent rights investigators emphasized the need for accountability and expressed regret about the fact that all of their communications addressed to the Russian Federation “remain unanswered”.
In their report, the Commissioners also urged the Ukrainian authorities to “expeditiously and thoroughly” investigate the few cases of violations by its own forces.
No equivalence
Replying to questions from reporters in Geneva on Monday, the UN-appointed independent rights investigators strongly refuted any suggestions of an equivalence in the violations committed by both sides.
Mr. Møse stressed that on the Russian side, the Commission had found a “wide spectrum” and “large number of violations”. On the Ukrainian side, there were “a few examples” related to indiscriminate attacks as well as “ill-treatment of Russians in Ukrainian captivity”, he said.
More in-depth investigations
The latest update reflects the Commission’s ongoing investigations during its second mandate, which started in April this year.
Mr. Møse said that it was now undertaking “more in-depth investigations” regarding unlawful attacks with explosive weapons, attacks affecting civilians, torture, sexual and gender-based violence, and attacks on energy infrastructure.
“This may also clarify whether torture and attacks on energy infrastructure amount to crimes against humanity,” the Commissioners said.
The Commission
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine was established by the Human Rights Council on 4 March 2022 to investigate all alleged violations and abuses of human rights, violations of international humanitarian law and related crimes in the context of the aggression against Ukraine by Russia.
Its three members are Chair Erik Møse, Pablo de Greiff and Vrinda Grover. They are not UN staff and do not receive a salary for their work.
The mandate of the Commission of Inquiry was extended by the Council last April for a further period of one year. Its next report to the General Assembly is due in October.'
Source: UN
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@reallymakesyouthink According to the UN, Russia has attacked civilians:
'Ukraine: Rape and torture by Russian forces continuing, rights experts report'
'Members of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that they have documented attacks with explosive weapons on residential buildings, civilian infrastructure and medical institutions, as well as torture and sexual and gender-based violence.
Rape allegations
Commission Chair Erik Møse provided harrowing details on the findings to the Council, noting that in the Kherson region, “Russian soldiers raped and committed sexual violence against women of ages ranging from 19 to 83 years”, often together with threats or commission of other violations.
“Frequently, family members were kept in an adjacent room, thereby forced to hear the violations taking place,” Mr. Møse said.
‘Widespread’ torture
The Commission said that its investigations in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia indicate the “widespread and systematic” use of torture by Russian armed forces against persons accused of being informants of the Ukrainian military, which in some cases led to death.
Mr. Møse quoted a victim of torture as saying, “Every time I answered that I didn’t know or didn’t remember something, they gave me electric shocks… I don’t know how long it lasted. It felt like an eternity.”
Probe into child transfers a ‘priority’
The Commissioners also indicated that they have continued to investigate individual situations of alleged transfers of unaccompanied children by Russian authorities to the Russian Federation.
“This item remains very high on our priority list,” Mr. Møse assured the Council.
Possible ‘incitement to genocide’
The Commission expressed concern about allegations of genocide in Ukraine, warning that “some of the rhetoric transmitted in Russian state and other media may constitute incitement to genocide”
Mr. Møse said that the Commission was “continuing its investigations on such issues”.
Call for accountability
The UN-appointed independent rights investigators emphasized the need for accountability and expressed regret about the fact that all of their communications addressed to the Russian Federation “remain unanswered”.
In their report, the Commissioners also urged the Ukrainian authorities to “expeditiously and thoroughly” investigate the few cases of violations by its own forces.
No equivalence
Replying to questions from reporters in Geneva on Monday, the UN-appointed independent rights investigators strongly refuted any suggestions of an equivalence in the violations committed by both sides.
Mr. Møse stressed that on the Russian side, the Commission had found a “wide spectrum” and “large number of violations”. On the Ukrainian side, there were “a few examples” related to indiscriminate attacks as well as “ill-treatment of Russians in Ukrainian captivity”, he said.
More in-depth investigations
The latest update reflects the Commission’s ongoing investigations during its second mandate, which started in April this year.
Mr. Møse said that it was now undertaking “more in-depth investigations” regarding unlawful attacks with explosive weapons, attacks affecting civilians, torture, sexual and gender-based violence, and attacks on energy infrastructure.
“This may also clarify whether torture and attacks on energy infrastructure amount to crimes against humanity,” the Commissioners said.
The Commission
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine was established by the Human Rights Council on 4 March 2022 to investigate all alleged violations and abuses of human rights, violations of international humanitarian law and related crimes in the context of the aggression against Ukraine by Russia.
Its three members are Chair Erik Møse, Pablo de Greiff and Vrinda Grover. They are not UN staff and do not receive a salary for their work.
The mandate of the Commission of Inquiry was extended by the Council last April for a further period of one year. Its next report to the General Assembly is due in October.'
Source: UN
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@Undedproduction My understanding is any hunt needs to be on private land with permission. Different incident, in middle of field where huntsman and horse injured the activist. Rider jailed for 18 months for 'inflicting grievous bodily harm':
'He had been with three other saboteurs going to monitor the Pytchley with Woodland Hunt'.
'Christopher Mardles, 27, from Petworth, West Sussex, a hunt member who rode his horse towards the protesters, was jailed for 18 months.'
'“Chris Marles recognised me – he called me by my name,” Mr Broughton recalls. “We were walking across a field and all of a sudden I turned and the horse hit me full-on.'
'Mel Broughton said he thought he was about to die under the horse... suffered six broken ribs, a split in his shoulder blade from top to bottom, three breaks in his collar bone and a tear in one lung' and 'still has eight screws and a metal plate holding his shoulder together'.'
“I couldn’t move. Two colleagues came over but I remember I saw Chris Marles and the hunt riders galloping off. Neither they nor the quad bikers looked back.”
"I was screaming out in pain and they just carried on hunting.”
'Paramedics had to give him morphine, and he was airlifted to hospital.'
...'hunting was supposedly banned in 2004, and all we see week in, week out is the tiny minority of people believe the law doesn’t apply to them and that somehow they have a right to carry on hunting, '
'The saboteurs said that as they were targeted, their three cameras were either smashed or taken from them.'
'Lead investigator DC Craig Copeland, of Northamptonshire Police, said: “I welcome the sentence handed out to Mardles today as his reckless actions that day could have had fatal consequences.'
'“The injuries he left this man with were extensive and he continues on his journey to recovery.”'
'“This was quite a unique case to investigate however I hope it goes to show that Northamptonshire Police are equipped to deal with all kinds of incidents and will ensure justice is served whatever the circumstances.”'
Articles:
'Man, 27, sentenced for incident with hunt protestor'
Source:Northants police news
'Animal activist nearly killed in hunt attack says horror injuries won’t stop him protesting'
Source: Independent
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@g.t.richardson6311 Warped sense of right or wrong is endangering human life out of arrogance, sense of entitlement. Was not his only option. He likely shows his lack of morals, human capacity for empathy of person he and horse collided with by once quickly slowed he doesn't ask if she is okay or dismount to say sorry or check on her. No, we see he rides far off to end of the field. I wouldn't be surprised if he hit someone with a vehicle he would drive off is isolated, rural. To avoid responsibility.
Similar incident rider, Christopher Mardles was sentenced 18 months jail. Yes activist is putting themselves at some risk, doesn't make what rider did right.
Rider jailed for 18 months for 'inflicting grievous bodily harm':
'He had been with three other saboteurs going to monitor the Pytchley with Woodland Hunt'.
'Christopher Mardles, 27, from Petworth, West Sussex, a hunt member who rode his horse towards the protesters, was jailed for 18 months.'
'“Chris Marles recognised me – he called me by my name,” Mr Broughton recalls. “We were walking across a field and all of a sudden I turned and the horse hit me full-on.'
'Mel Broughton said he thought he was about to die under the horse... suffered six broken ribs, a split in his shoulder blade from top to bottom, three breaks in his collar bone and a tear in one lung' and 'still has eight screws and a metal plate holding his shoulder together'.'
“I couldn’t move. Two colleagues came over but I remember I saw Chris Marles and the hunt riders galloping off. Neither they nor the quad bikers looked back.”
"I was screaming out in pain and they just carried on hunting.”
'Paramedics had to give him morphine, and he was airlifted to hospital.'
...'hunting was supposedly banned in 2004, and all we see week in, week out is the tiny minority of people believe the law doesn’t apply to them and that somehow they have a right to carry on hunting, '
'The saboteurs said that as they were targeted, their three cameras were either smashed or taken from them.'
'Lead investigator DC Craig Copeland, of Northamptonshire Police, said: “I welcome the sentence handed out to Mardles today as his reckless actions that day could have had fatal consequences.'
'“The injuries he left this man with were extensive and he continues on his journey to recovery.”'
'“This was quite a unique case to investigate however I hope it goes to show that Northamptonshire Police are equipped to deal with all kinds of incidents and will ensure justice is served whatever the circumstances.”'
Articles:
'Man, 27, sentenced for incident with hunt protestor'
Source:Northants police news
'Animal activist nearly killed in hunt attack says horror injuries won’t stop him protesting'
Source: Independent
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@imadeanaccounttocomment7800 Me using 'seems' is a supposition.. 'a belief held without proof or certain knowledge; an assumption or hypothesis.' that then is a transparent acknowledgement that it's not fact, as per me saying 'different to stating they have broken laws'
When I said positive and transparent contribution, this was to your earlier negativity to my earlier comments giving real life legal consequences to similar incident that I gave enough details, transparency for others to research, independently evaluate. Which I explained. That is a reasonable self evaluation. Your stretching to attempt to suggest otherwise.
Yes you were speaking of activists harassing but I considered your statement of 'stupidity and empathy are correlated'. A common opinion given on YouTube is do stupid things expect stupid prizes, which I evaluated, presumed from your comment that it was part of your general perspective, hence I said 'in general' but I wasn't sufficiently explanatory and should have asked. However only you honestly know if this is a general opinion you had, have.
I would add, you, I don't know if she or rider has or not a learning difficulty etc.. Or lacks physical co-ordination. We shouldn't scold someone if so. Police, crown prosecution, judge will be the ones to consider if appropriate.
I used hit and run as an example to not be so eager to consider the rider harmless in how potentially he or that other rider chose to leave without ensuring victim is okay. Activists 'stupidity' or act of non violent protesting, 'harrassment' doesn't absolve the riders, huntsman of that responsibility. Which was your questionable argument, belief.
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'A teenager has been found guilty of stabbing 15-year-old Alan Cartwright to death as he tried to steal his bicycle.
Joshua Williams, 18, used a blade to attack Alan, as he rode along Caledonian Road, north London, with friends in February.
At the time of the attack, which was caught on CCTV, Williams had been on police bail on suspicion of possessing a 4in lock knife, although he was never charged.
..Following Thursday’s verdict, Alan’s family called for more police stop-and-searches and tougher, 10-year mandatory sentences to deter young people from carrying knives.
..On 4 March, Williams went to Islington police station with his parents to hand himself in, the prosecution said.
When asked why they were there, his mother told an officer it was about the incident in Caledonian Road, saying: “Yes, he’s involved, he did it.” As he was taken into custody, Williams, who lived off Holloway Road, north London, was heard by another officer to say: “It’s the right thing to do, isn’t it?”.
..But in his defence, Williams claimed he was at a youth club that night and he only went to the police station to tell them that he was not involved in the incident.
His parents and brother also gave evidence to back up his claims. However, the apparently religious family did not all swear on the bible in the witness box.
Rees told jurors that Williams’s alibi was in tatters and the evidence from his family was disappointing, because they had “decided to abandon their principles to support him in his lies to the court”.'
Guardian 17 SEP 2015
'Alan Cartwright murder: teenager found guilty'
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@ruzziasht349 Would an Italian translation of the permit be signed? Doubt it, original would. Goverment in 1816 only saw English translation and never verified permission with Ottoman Empire when that was the purpose of the 1816 committee. Elgin was then in financial difficulty when sold the marbles to the goverment, as per his proposal. So you have to trust Lord Elgin was not corrupt.
He also during his time as British Ambassador in Greece was collecting marbles for his own home:
'In July of 1801, Elgin wrote to Giovanni Battista Lusieri, an Italian painter he employer to coordinate his marble collection in Athens: "I should wish to collect as many marble as possible. I have other places in my house which need it, and besides, one can easily multiply ornaments of beautiful marble without overdoing it."
Title: DID ELGIN CHEAT AT MARBLES?, By: Rudenstine, David, Nation
Source: brown edu online
'ELGIN, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl (1766-1841). Autograph letter signed (‘Elgin’) to C.R. Broughton, B[room]hall, 13 June 1812.
Lord Elgin eagerly reports on the arrival of the Elgin Marbles and the possibility of their sale to the British Government. After expressing some frustration at the state of his accounts, Elgin announces triumphantly the arrival of his Marbles: ‘I am very happy to say, all my Marbles are safe arrived – So that nothing is now in the way of an arrangement with Government – By which, I trust, to be very shortly above all the Embarassement in which you have so kindly helped me. What I now want is only till that transaction’.
Following the removal to Britain in 1812 of his final collection of Parthenon marbles – a shipment totalling around 80 cases – Elgin’s flagging hopes of negotiating a sale to the nation were revived, and with them, his chances of clearing the large debts he had incurred since 1801, when he first encountered the marbles. His financial difficulties would not be alleviated immediately: it would take until 1816, after a select committee of the House of Commons pronounced that Elgin had not misused his powers in removing the marbles, that the government would commit to their purchase, entrusting them henceforth to the British Museum.'
Source: Christie's Auction
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13 Nation Coalition: 'The White House released a joint statement on Jan. 3 by the United States, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom that warned the Houthis to cease attacks on international shipping.
“Ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are illegal, unacceptable, and profoundly destabilizing,” the statement declared. “There is no lawful justification for intentionally targeting civilian shipping and naval vessels.”
Additionally, the Houthi attacks, which began on Nov. 19, 2023, “constitute a significant international problem that demands collective action.”
The 13 countries demanded “the immediate end of these illegal attacks and release of unlawfully detained vessels and crews” and said that they are “determined to hold malign actors accountable for unlawful seizures and attacks.”'
FDD
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@richardmullens4707 No. 2022 was Ruth Perry's first Ofsted inspection at Caversham primary, '13 years' as head teacher there. Prior was in 2009 when Mrs Chris Tomkins was head teacher. According to Ofsted website. Also 3,000 schools have not been inspected for a decade or more:
2022 Rated Inadequate based on evaluation of child safeguarding procedures, knowledge and records.
'When will my school be inspected?'
12 June 2023 Goverment online guide
' A school judged outstanding or good will usually be inspected within the 4 academic years following its last inspection.
A school judged requires improvement or inadequate will usually be inspected within two and a half years.
However, the picture is currently a bit more complicated, for several reasons, including:
'...the government lifted the inspection exemption for outstanding schools; this added 3,000 schools to the schedule, many of which have not been inspected for a decade or more .'
Caversham school was one of those outstanding schools, not inspected since 2009. Even though it had a new head after that inspection 13 years ago.
Appeals:
'An inspection report, published on Ofsted’s website in March, said school leaders did not have the “required knowledge to keep pupils safe from harm”, did not take “prompt and proper actions” and had not ensured safeguarding was “effective”.
The inquest heard that the local authority and the school’s board of governors later decided not to challenge Ofsted’s rating of “inadequate”.'
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Why..
'1920 – 2022
The Kurds’ Long Struggle With Statelessness'
'Middle East Reconfigured After WWI'
'Representatives from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom meet at the Lausanne Conference of 1932 to discuss suspending reparations imposed on countries defeated in World War I.
The 1916 Sykes-Picot agreement divides the Middle East into British and French zones of influence and delineates the borders of the modern Middle East. Following World War I, the Treaty of Sevres , signed in 1920, dissolves the Ottoman Empire and proposes the creation of an autonomous Kurdish state. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Turkey’s new leader, rejects Sevres. It is replaced in 1923 by the Treaty of Lausanne, negotiated with the new Turkish government, which omits any reference to a Kurdish homeland. The Kurds, inhabiting previously Ottoman territories, are dispersed across the newly demarcated borders of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, and repeatedly revolt against the respective authorities.'
Timeline continued by Council for Foreign Relations on cfr.
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Watch the full bodycam released, officers at start were asking for ticket, using no physical contact, arms up to encourage her to stay, asking her to, for atleast 8 seconds. That's after she was asked to supply card when leaving bus but she ignored request, so transport staff, community officer and police officers attempted with no physical contact for longer than that.
The officer was very wrong to call her a 'daft cow', should have consequences.
I think a arrest for being uncooperative, attempting to leave scene of enquiries should have been stated, used instead of ticket evasion. But then arrest is different from charged, it's to enable the investigation, prevent her leaving.
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No! They robbed 54 homes. 7 had occupied. No one was physically harmed. You add frequency of homeowner guns and they then come with guns. Guns are fast, no need to be near. That means they will be fast, no need to be near and extra fearful themselves so more likely to harm occupants if home, especially unexpectedly. They would also have the advantage of gun in hand and knowledge of what they are doing.
'Detectives said the four men would ensure no-one was present at the targeted addresses before forcing their way inside. '
No burglar had knife or gun in 54 burglaries but yes axe, crow bar most likely to break doors, windows, as shown.
Here, they weren't expecting the woman, she screamed, they ran empty handed. If she took gun, fired or they thought she could have a gun they would be more likely to fire back in anger or defense.
Studies of the US show homeowners are not at a lower risk of fatalities if they gave a gun. Do some research.
Then you have the increase in fatalities for domestic abuse or children / adult accidentally firing the gun. More guns, more mass shootings, including schools.
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Burglary gang leader.. 'O’Halloran was previously given a four-year prison sentence in Limerick for threatening to kill a Garda detective and burn down his house. He had called the officer at Henry Street Garda Station to make the threats and warn him to “give up” pursuing his criminal gang.
He told the detective, “We won’t commit any more crimes if you back away from me and Aaron,” referring to his brother. However, he became aggressive when told that gardai would not back down.
Limerick Circuit heard O’Halloran then say: “I’m going to kill you, you b* with your big yellow house, and I’m going to burn it to the ground. “Don’t come to my house in the middle of the night.”
O’Halloran also threatened to “finish” him, saying: “Go get your V6 Mondeo, I’ll ram you off the road at 160mph.”
O’Halloran, who was on bail at the time, had 76 previous convictions when he made the threats.
He was found guilty by a jury and later lost an appeal against his conviction.
The incident occurred after gardai searched O’Halloran’s home in search of his brother Aaron, who was on the run from gardai after being involved in a high-speed chase.
Aaron O’Halloran was found hiding under insulation in the attic and was later jailed for reckless endangerment and assaulting a garda.
After a verdict was rendered, he shouted at the judge: “Damn it, what’s your problem?” What’s wrong with you? You feel bad in the head.”
Darren O’Halloran and his co-accused also showed a show of defiance last week by turning their backs on the judge at Birmingham Crown Court and walking out of the dock as they were sentenced.'
Sentencing for the recent burglaries..
'MacDonaugh has multiple criminal convictions, including burglaries, robberies and handling stolen goods. He was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
O’Halloran was sentenced to 12 years in prison, Casey to 10 years and six months and Harty to 12 years.'
'Detectives said the four men would ensure no-one was present at the targeted addresses before forcing their way inside. '
Of the 54 properties, 7 were occupied.
Newsbeezer / Extra ie
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@hlowrylong Wealth can change, theirs seems to have been largely tied up in property loans. Sean Tuohy interview :
"I was five days from bankruptcy twice," he said, in the year 2001"
"I think we started out negative," he said, referring to cash on hand, and money stayed tight most of his career as he poured back equity into buying more restaurants, and adding debt with each transaction."
Article: Auspex Capital unwinds RGT Management with dose of philosophy
Franchise Times
He was a high financial risk, extreme wealth motivated individual. He would recognize royalties, book, film deals that he isn't funding is a low risk consistent financial cushion, safety net for regular cash income. If successful.
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In video Touhy lawyers state Oher picked his agents, he likely picked his own accountant. This conservatorship didn't involve dispensing, managing his finances from NFL once received, I think they would have said so. So Oher retained his earnings himself if so.
"wealthy family" Sean's company had been almost bankcrupt twice in 2001. The conservatorship was not arranged, agreed by a judge. I doubt Sean, Touhy's would have been accepted, he has described how high risk he was financially.
"loved the movie" when you were a "rockstar" Oher has repeatedly stated before this and here he felt misrepresented in the movie. I have read he was portrayed as intellectually slow. That would be disappointing if inaccurate and maybe not pleasant if was.
"Behave and be grateful".. Oher has been thankful over many years. Previously he may out of respect didn't shout about what upset him in regards to relationship with Touhy's. You don't know how they treated him, you weren't there, are not Oher. Touhy family did draw attention to his talents but also their input, this may have been for self interest, you don't know. Oher is said to be shy. Touhy's have very much done there own book publications, film involvement/promotions, numerous public functions where they profit financially from. That is not in aid of Oher. Maybe vanity, attention seeking, enjoyment of flattery. Oher had a vulnerable, difficult childhood. If his welfare was important maybe Touhy's should have priotized keeping it simple, private, not cloud intentions. Giving helping a person does not make them immune to any legal consequences of deception or non payment of due payments. Neither does it entitle them to earn money off him, their is an ugly side to this, using him for their interests. That is wrong especially towards a vulnerable person at 18 who trust would have been difficult and important!!
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@robblack7560 Doubt he was detained for rehabilitation etc.. 'Jay Slater, 18, of Fountains Way, Oswaldtwistle - 18 month community order, 25 rehabilitation activity days, 150 hours unpaid work.' However in trial it was stated he had no priors (different for other defendants). I've not read full sentencing remarks, the victim said he was getting his sister, had issues with people at the derelict house previously. Also witness intimidation was covered during trial. However I also searched the victims name, if same person (age, area is correct to my knowledge), he's no saint. Served time for atleast repeat home/car theft, attempts.
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'Bangladeshi worker Sumi Akter, who went viral on social media seeking help to escape torture by her employer in Saudi Arabia, finally returned to Bangladesh on Friday, reports UNB.
An Air Arabia flight carrying her landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka city at 7:15am where Director of Wage Earners’ Welfare Board Md Jahirul Islam received her.
After completing procedures, a team of Wage Earners’ Welfare Board brought her out amid tight security and left the airport for Panchagarh. She was not allowed to speak with the media. Her husband was not allowed to meet her.
Sumi, daughter of Md Rafiqul Islam of Panchagarh’s Boda Upazila, went to Saudi Arabia as a house help on 30 May.
A video went viral on social media few days ago where Sumi was seen asking for help to be saved from the torture by her employer in Saudi Arabia.
“Please take me back. They’ll kill me. I want to return to my children and family. I’ll be killed if I stay here for some more days,” she is heard saying.
Her husband Nurul Islam filed a general diary with Paltan police station in this regard and lodged a complaint with the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training on 22 October.
Besides, he submitted an application to Brac’s migration programme on 27 October seeking their help to bring back his wife safely.
Later, with the help of Brac, he lodged a complaint with expatriates' welfare and overseas employment ministry. Responding to the complaint, Bangladesh consulate in Jeddah rescued Sumi from her employer’s residence with help of Saudi police.
Finally, she was brought back on Friday morning.
Although it was informed that she will not be allowed to leave the kingdom unless she pays SAR 22,000 to the employers, a local labour court settled the issue.
Shariful Islam, head of Brac’s migration programme, said there is no information on how many workers are facing torture in Saudi Arabia like Sumi.
There is no supervision from our government or the consulate. The case of Sumi proved that workers can reveal their real condition if they manage to communicate with their families, he said.
Stating that migrant workers, in most cases, are not allowed to use mobile phones, Shariful said the workers should be allowed to inform their family of any danger.
“The scenario would be different if the migrant workers were permitted to use mobile phones,” he added.
86 More Bangldeshis deported
Saudi Arabia sent back 86 more Bangladeshis on Thursday night and Friday, taking the number of deportees to 1,647 in the last two weeks.
A Saudi Airlines flight carrying 86 deportees landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 11:20pm on Thursday.
Tales of misery by the deportees are almost similar to those told by other Bangladeshi workers deported earlier.
Liton, who went to the kingdom just 45 days ago, said he had been deported despite having valid visa. Dulal Hossain from Brahmanbaria said Saudi police picked him up when he was going to market and deported him.
“I went there six months ago spending Tk 450,000,” he added.
Some of the deportees alleged that the employers (Kafil) did not provide work permits (Akama) even after paying necessary amount.
When police detain a worker, the employer does not take responsibility and instructs to deport him, they said.'
Article: 'Tortured' maid Sumi returns home from Saudi'
Prothom Alo's latest news
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We don't hear the original interview questions, they are edited out. Did the original interview, footage specify, include "children"? We don't know, as it's not included, shown. Questions were added later during editing, voice over. So potentially could be intentionally misleading.
If original interviewer did specify, say "children". I agree he is the true terrorist, should not be a soldier. I currently don't agree with IDF, Israel's decisions, actions.
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@silver4831 Her Gp said she had no mental health issues prior for 30 yr, her husband said it wasn't until the Ofsted inspection, colleagues said they had never seen her as upset. I would understand the extreme stress, upset at a school being rated at failing based on child safeguarding procedures, knowledge, reports (no known child harmed to my knowledge, her opinion/knowledge). It's different to your a poor teacher or manager, more upsetting, important. Think she felt helpless to what was going to happen, her job, local criticism and for everyone.
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The asylum seekers home country..
'1920 – 2022
The Kurds’ Long Struggle With Statelessness'
'Middle East Reconfigured After WWI'
'Representatives from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom meet at the Lausanne Conference of 1932 to discuss suspending reparations imposed on countries defeated in World War I.
The 1916 Sykes-Picot agreement divides the Middle East into British and French zones of influence and delineates the borders of the modern Middle East. Following World War I, the Treaty of Sevres , signed in 1920, dissolves the Ottoman Empire and proposes the creation of an autonomous Kurdish state. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Turkey’s new leader, rejects Sevres. It is replaced in 1923 by the Treaty of Lausanne, negotiated with the new Turkish government, which omits any reference to a Kurdish homeland. The Kurds, inhabiting previously Ottoman territories, are dispersed across the newly demarcated borders of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, and repeatedly revolt against the respective authorities.'
Continued by Council for Foreign Relations on cfr.
Timeline
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The asylum seekers from Kurdistan..
'1920 – 2022
The Kurds’ Long Struggle With Statelessness'
'Middle East Reconfigured After WWI'
'Representatives from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom meet at the Lausanne Conference of 1932 to discuss suspending reparations imposed on countries defeated in World War I.
The 1916 Sykes-Picot agreement divides the Middle East into British and French zones of influence and delineates the borders of the modern Middle East. Following World War I, the Treaty of Sevres , signed in 1920, dissolves the Ottoman Empire and proposes the creation of an autonomous Kurdish state. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Turkey’s new leader, rejects Sevres. It is replaced in 1923 by the Treaty of Lausanne, negotiated with the new Turkish government, which omits any reference to a Kurdish homeland. The Kurds, inhabiting previously Ottoman territories, are dispersed across the newly demarcated borders of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, and repeatedly revolt against the respective authorities.'
by Council for Foreign Relations on cfr
Timeline continued
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Read the article or do a search then. Title is a bit clickbait.
'Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb found it was a "politically motivated attack" driven by "anger and resentment" towards GCHQ and women. The senior judge sentenced Bowles at the Old Bailey to life with a minimum term of 13 years.
Prosecutor Duncan Penny KC said it was a "pre-meditated, targeted and vicious attack on an unarmed woman". He told the court: "That woman was a United States government employee working in the United Kingdom. She was attacked by a man who was carrying two knives and she was stabbed three times outside, and in the reception area of, a leisure centre in Cheltenham.'
Bowles, 'the ex-computer software coding developer said he had targeted her because he could not handle the "murky waters of ethics" and "the power that the American NSA have and the things they do", adding: "I make a pretty s*** terrorist, don't I?"
The court heard that the 29-year-old defendant had planned the attack and searched the internet for topics including American Unabomber terrorist Theodore Kaczynski, attacks on women, and white supremacy. Bowles, of Welwyn Mews, Cheltenham, pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of the woman, referred to by the code number 99230, and assaulting a man who attempted to intervene, causing him actual bodily harm.'
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Her husband said she suffered from paranoid schizophrenia. It's a genetic and environmental serious mental health condition. Do you need to use the term crazy it's medical. An injury to the brain, 25% of brain shows physical changes. Symptoms include delusions. She was also robbed in 91/92 and would preach on sidewalks with injured feet. Husband explained she often said she felt followed. Sounds scary?? Sister said some members of public would treat her poorly. Others described her as the church woman. Who also went onto have dementia. Did she ask to have a serious mental health condition? Unlikely. There's increased chance of having schizophrenia if other family members also had the condition or if coeliac disease in family genes aswell as less likely to have rheumatoid arthritis genetically. Also here in UK statistics say 1 in 100 people will have an episode (she wasn't showing symptoms earlier in marriage) and it accounts for 30% of mental health treatment here. It also is expensive to treat, moreso than heart disease and only 10% of diagnosed schizophrenia will be in any work. Now what quality of care and funds would she have had upto 1992 in US. She was fired from her job for stopping the lift at the art institute to discuss her beliefs / delusions. She was trying to work. Free health care ??? Do you know she left because she is heartless ? She felt followed, husband said he would ignore her rants, public unkind, maybe early on set dementia. Her reasoning, choices, behaviour would have been effected by her injured brain, most likely not her fault. She could have been attacked and ran away, felt followed again. Being robbed would have made her symptoms worse. Mental health conditions, trauma can include amnesia and starting entirely new life. Dementia patients like my uncle or nan will travel to old haunts, revert to childhood, go missing. Husband could be mean. You don't know. Heartless may well be you!
Maybe if she weren't called 'crazy', ignored or shamed, treated poorly for being poorly she would have not ran away, if she did. How do you think you would have treated her? Heartlessly?
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'In 2022, there were 5,642 suicides registered in England and Wales (10.7 deaths per 100,000 people); this is consistent with 2021 (5,583 deaths; 10.7 per 100,000).'
'In five-year age groups, those aged 50 to 54 years had the highest suicide rate in 2022 (15.2 deaths per 100,000); consistent with 2021 (14.9 deaths per 100,000).
Females aged 50 to 54 years also had the highest rate in 2022 (7.8 per 100,000).
Males aged 90 years or over had the highest rate in 2022 (32.1 per 100,000; 58 deaths). While this is an increase compared with 2021 (17.7 deaths per 100,000; 31 deaths), it is not statistically significant because of wide confidence intervals and low number of deaths. Men aged 45 to 49 years had the second highest rate (23.0 deaths per 100,000).'
ONS gov statistics
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The grant was a new promise in 2012 and to my understanding didn't make any promises 15 years beyond that.
The trust still has its property endowment that is now worth over £500million that the government arranged. (Do they make money from developments or rentals of land buildings.) Trust also earns income from licenses. (Online they have a page of links for vulnerable boaters.)
I did see a couple boaters videos, how he complained about the wages of managers in Canal river trust being extremely high, another about closing down of /less staff /hours for some routes. So they could have mismanaged funds, over expanded the network rather than focus on sustainable longterm goals?
Given it has charity status, I'm surprised they never encouraged donations from users of the tow path. I never saw any posters requesting people to at entrances to paths, canals. However I have seen that they spent alot of money on TV/video advertisements aimed at walkers/bikers.
Canals were probably changed to a charity, trust as a form of (privatisation) outsourcing, to cut costs/ workload.
The trust, marinas should have made it clear to all buyers/ license payers that costs could rise substantially at end of the intial financial grant. Many seem to choose it or need it as a low cost form of living.
However my understanding not contributing to council tax, local government, services if living on the cut, no mooring. Which for my area covers a quarter of funding for local Adult Social Care and Health Services, Economic Growth & Neighbourhood Services, Children’s Services, Environmental services. But travelling boaters still use the same services including police etc..
Gov UK online 2012: '£1 billion investment secures future of new waterways charity'
'This unprecedented funding for a new charity paves the way for the launch of the new Canal & River Trust later this year.'
'In order to help the Canal & River Trust get off to the best possible start, Defra has committed a property endowment worth £460 million and funding of £800 million over the next 15 years to help put the nation’s historic network on a firm footing for the future.'
Canal River Trust online:
'We are a major land owner with a unique portfolio of land and property throughout the UK, worth over £500 million. Our team undertake land assembly and prepare our otherwise redundant property for regeneration by progressing it through the planning process.
Each development presents an original environment. To make sure the development creates a thriving waterside community, we work carefully to help plan the appropriate mix of residential, commercial, leisure and mixed-use developments, specifically tailored to the needs of the location.'
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The man charged with her murder and attempted murder of her daughter (his partner)... this prior domestic assault, went to trial but his partner defended him, judge said that's the reason he was free not in prison :
'Vodka 'mad' Worcester dad punched woman holding children'
21st August 2020
A 'FANTASTIC dad' who went 'mad' on vodka punched his partner in the face during a bloody attack while she was holding two children.
Damian Homer was told he would have gone to jail if not for ** , the partner who defended him after he punched her in the face, knocking her and two children to the floor and showering them in blood.
The 46-year-old defendant of **, Worcester, had already admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday.
The assault happened on June 29 this year at the couple's Worcester home after the defendant had drunk 'a litre and a half of vodka' before asking his partner if he could have some of her Prosecco.
Miss * replied 'I don't think you need any more' and an argument erupted between the two before she went upstairs to get away from him.
Ben Close, prosecuting, said Homer told her he was breaking up with her, threatened to throw her out of the window and shouted: "I really want to punch you!"
Homer, described as a 'well built man' by the judge, also barged into her, knocking her to the floor so that she suffered an injury (minor bruising) to her elbow. She rang her mother, asking for help.
"He started to pretend he was being attacked for the benefit of her mother on the other end of the call" said Mr Close.
The prosecutor also said Homer gave Miss * the impression he would attack her mother if she came to the house.
"As she was walking downstairs the defendant said 'I'm going to get a knife and stab you in the eye'," said Mr Close.
Homer punched her once to the face while she was carrying two children.
The blow caused a chipped front tooth and she said she could feel 'blood dripping down her face' from a cut above her eye.
She ran out of the house, shouting for help. Her mother was said to have heard her shouting 'help!' and 'he's going mad!' over the phone.
Police attended at around 12.20am, finding Miss * at a neighbour's address with a swollen face and a cut, estimated to be around 1.5cm in length, above her eye and a chipped tooth.
She spent five hours at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester, receiving three stitches to her eye. She received no fractures but Mr Close said she suffered 'flashbacks of the defendant coming towards her'.
When the victim's mother arrived at the house she described Homer as 'having a bright red face, gritting his teeth and having clenched fists'.
Homer told her that her daughter had 'gone for a walk' and was 'just being dramatic'. She could see blood around the property and on the defendant's clothes.
Homer told her: "You don't know what I have to put up with."
At one stage he began to cry and said: "I've lost her."
Homer was also said to have threatened the woman's husband, saying 'Come on, I will kill you!'
Mark Sheward, defending, said his client was now seeing a psychotherapist and had not drunk since the attack.
He said: "It's fair to say that you won't see a defendant before you who is more ashamed than this gentleman is.
"He's devastated by the way he behaved on that particular day. He accepts his drinking had become out of control."
Mr Sheward also said the complainant, a paramedic at Eastwood Park prison, took the view that his behaviour had been 'out of character'.
The solicitor said she 'may well give him a chance' provided he does not drink.
He said his client's recollection of the incident was different but that he did not dispute his partner's account.
"She doesn't tell lies - that was his comment to me" said Mr Sheward.
Judge James Burbidge QC said the threat to stab his partner in the eye had been 'outrageous'.
He said of the punch: "The really aggravating feature is that she was holding two children at the time who fell to the floor with her. The blood coursed from the injury to her eye and dripped onto the children."
The judge sentenced him to six months in prison suspended for two years and also made a community order to include 60 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 80 hours of unpaid work.
As Homer was leaving court the judge said: "When you lose your temper you should think about what spared you from prison - it was ** ."
WORCESTER
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@Vinnib1331 They were known to police. 2020 the arrested man was on trial for domestic assault, abuse of the current surviour who is in critical condition in hospital. The prior trial, he hit the woman whilst she was holding their/her children, he was drunk. Injury was laceration to face, she went to neighbours. He also threatened her mum, according to victim, partner. However she defended her partner in court, judge stated she was the reason he wasn't being given a prison term, he recieved suspended sentence. So I hope she recieved training on domestic abuse and both, all suffient support from social services and health authorities, including for any potential alcoholism. Thankfully no child was murdered.
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Disagree, their are other procedures that NHS funds that can be removed. Such as repairing cosmetic surgical procedures gone wrong (esp from abroad) and extreme sport injuries (inc when traveling abroad). Those individuals should have to pay or get insurance to cover NHS care if goes wrong. What about potential suicide of children, teens who identify different to birth gender or think they may. The mental health difficulties before they have even experienced adult life or as entering adulthood. Puberty and later potential sexual identity could be a more complicated journey, experience. It's children and teens were talking of, not the usually mature hip replacements or adult cancer patients who usually have experienced a large portion of adulthood. (I have an undecided, probably hesitant opinion on hormone treatment and surgery for children, teens, I need to inform myself more.)
@mandowarrior123 To add context to my comment, my father had 3 or 4 hip replacements from around forty, I was his primary carer as a child. I have the last 8 years had increasing pain, my mother is often in pain, ceases up completely with rheumatoid arthritis. Both had, have outlook of wheelchair. My comment at the start focused on Nhs cost of fixing cosmetic surgery complications and extreme sports, stating people should be required to get insurance to cover that cost or pay it, why as it was an optional luxury that intially cost them to have.
When I discussed hip replacements, arthritis, I was responding to the lead comment, it wasn't to say those conditions aren't urgent or less important, it was to explain trans/lgbt children, teens that unnaturally cease their life or severe mental health consequences is also important and for lead commenter to consider the tragedy of young people who have been fatally lost before they have even experienced much of life. Apologies that I offended, my father was on waiting lists for years (including necessary enforced delays between joint replacements of about 5 years, so about 10 years for each side) and multiple surgeries seperate from arthritis, died at 57. However I do view it as he got to experience more years, life than others less fortunate.
I hope you receive the care, treatment you need soon, however also recognise it's important to save the lives of young people, so they can live a life and look beyond your personal politics if applicable. The NHS budget is substantial, their are other options to saving money or preventing injuries, such as cars having built in speed limits, more drinking regulations so less demand in A&E, emergency surgery.
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@mandowarrior123 I think your comment is to me. My father had 3 or 4 hip replacements from mid forties, I was his primary carer as a child. I have the last 8years had increasing pain, my mother is often in pain, ceases up completely with rheumatoid arthritis. Both with outlook of wheelchair. My comment at the start focused on NHS cost of fixing cosmetic surgery complications and extreme sports, stating people should be required to get insurance to cover that cost or pay it, why as it was a luxury that intially cost them to have. When I discussed hip replacements, arthritis, I was responding to the OP comment, it wasn't to say those conditions aren't urgent or less important, it was to explain transgender/lgbt children, teens that commit suicide or severe mental health consequences is also important and for OP to consider the tragedy of young suicide before they have even experienced much of life. Apologies that I offended, my father was on waiting lists for years and multiple surgeries seperate from arthritis, died at 57. However I do view it as he got to experience more years, life than others less fortunate.
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@mandowarrior123 Hi, I think your comment is to me. My father had 3 or 4 hip replacements from mid forties, I was his primary carer as a child. I have the last 8 years had increasing pain, my mother is often in pain, ceases up completely with rheumatoid arthritis. Both had, have outlook of wheelchair. My comment at the start focused on NHS cost of fixing cosmetic surgery complications and extreme sports, stating people should be required to get insurance to cover that cost or pay it, why as it was a luxury that intially cost them to have. When I discussed hip replacements, arthritis, I was responding to the OP comment, it wasn't to say those conditions aren't urgent or less important, it was to explain transgender/lgbt children, teens that end their lives or severe mental health consequences is also important and for OP to consider the tragedy of young people who have been fatally lost before they have even experienced much of life. Apologies that I offended, my father was on waiting lists for years, also with intentionally enforced, planned timespans between hip replacements (in pain) and multiple surgeries seperate from arthritis, died at 57. However I do view it as he got to experience more years, life than others less fortunate. I hope you recieve the surgery or medical help you need soon. 💚
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@mandowarrior123 When I discussed hip replacements, arthritis, I was responding to the lead comment, it wasn't to say those conditions aren't urgent or less important, it was to explain trans/lgbt children, teens that unnaturally cease their life or severe mental health consequences is also important and for lead commenter to consider the tragedy of young people who have been fatally lost before they have even experienced much of life. Apologies that I offended, my father was on waiting lists for years (including enforced delays between joint replacements) and multiple surgeries seperate from arthritis, died at 57. However I do view it as he got to experience more years, life than others less fortunate.
He had 3 or 4 hip replacements from mid forties, I was his primary carer as a child. I have the last 8 years had increasing pain, my mother is often in pain, ceases up completely with rheumatoid arthritis. Both had, have outlook of wheelchair. My comment at the start focused on Nhs cost of fixing cosmetic surgery complications and extreme sports, stating people should be required to get insurance to cover that cost or pay it, why as it was an optional luxury that intially cost them to have.
I hope you recieve the care, treatment you need soon. 💚
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@mandowarrior123 To add context to my comment, my father had 3 or 4 hip replacements from mid forties, I was his primary carer as a child. I have the last 8 years had increasing pain, my mother is often in pain, ceases up completely with rheumatoid arthritis. Both had, have outlook of wheelchair. My comment at the start focused on Nhs cost of fixing cosmetic surgery complications and extreme sports, stating people should be required to get insurance to cover that cost or pay it, why as it was an optional luxury that intially cost them to have.
When I discussed hip replacements, arthritis, I was responding to the lead comment, it wasn't to say those conditions aren't urgent or less important, it was to explain trans/lgbt children, teens that unnaturally cease their life or severe mental health consequences is also important and for lead commenter to consider the tragedy of young people who have been fatally lost before they have even experienced much of life. Apologies that I offended, my father was on waiting lists for years (including enforced delays between joint replacements) and multiple surgeries seperate from arthritis, died at 57. However I do view it as he got to experience more years, life than others less fortunate.
I hope you receive the care, treatment you need soon.
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@mandowarrior123 I replied, apologies if I was the person who caused offence, you are important. To add context to my comment, my father had 3 or 4 hip replacements from mid forties, I was his primary carer as a child. I have the last 8 years had increasing pain, my mother is often in pain, ceases up completely with rheumatoid arthritis. Both had, have outlook of wheelchair. My comment at the start focused on Nhs cost of fixing cosmetic surgery complications and extreme sports, stating people should be required to get insurance to cover that cost or pay it, why as it was an optional luxury that intially cost them to have.
When I discussed hip replacements, arthritis, I was responding to the lead comment, it wasn't to say those conditions aren't urgent or less important, it was to explain trans/lgbt children, teens that unnaturally cease their life or severe mental health consequences is also important and for lead commenter to consider the tragedy of young people who have been fatally lost before they have even experienced much of life. Apologies that I offended, my father was on waiting lists for years (including enforced delays between joint replacements) and multiple surgeries seperate from arthritis, died at 57. However I do view it as he got to experience more years, life than others less fortunate.
I hope you receive the care, treatment when appropriate however also recognise others are important also.
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@WeirdNeville I was partially discussing shared pavements, towpaths theses are different to on road. Pedestrians can, have been killed by blind corner and cyclist on the pavement, hit and run.
Yes cyclist, pedestrian fatalities by vehicle priority but that doesn't eliminate the reasoning for speed limits on shared pavements, towpaths. Increasing numbers of cyclists, shared paths will lead to more fatalities, it's logic.
I've nearly been knocked into the canal by cyclist, personally my illness then would prevent me from being able to lift myself out of the canal. She didn't stop, just rode on blamed me with snarky comment when she did not use bell/signal or slow down. Going at considerable speed in noisy environment.
Roads, my points are valid. No reason to travel faster than speed limit, only increases risks for all. It's selfishness. I was negative towards vehicle and bicycle speeding. Every death is important, sad.
No hate to cycling, intend to get back to it myself.
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@83442handle The video it says the officers described her as approaching the door with the hammer.. charging? Yes later throws hammer, intially glass door barrier, back off descalate. She also said "shoot me" prior, this indicates mental health, suicidal by cop shooting..they need to consider that. Is the crime they attended, disabling or vandalism of fire alarm a serious high threat to life criminal? Yes needs speaking to, evaluation possible arrest. Why was she disabling the fire alarm at 2am ? Have you lived in an apartment building with fire alarm going of regularly or during sleep? I know happy folk get angry at that let alone someone mentally unwell... If it's the situation. Tasers exist along with riot gear, helmets, shields, mental health workers, backup. Lower the pressure, back up when says shoot me, call other services etc.. If she exits more space for taser, if becomes aggressive, three+ officers aid each other? Or firearms? Or shield/helmet if that gave extra time? Or let run off, pursue further but not engage until support, what harm in that not a major crime.
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@richardmullens4707 No. 2022 was Ruth Perry's first Ofsted inspection at Caversham primary, '13 years' as head teacher there. Prior was in 2009 when Mrs Chris Tomkins was head teacher. According to Ofsted website. Also 3,000 schools have not been inspected for a decade or more:
2022 Rated Inadequate based on evaluation of child safeguarding procedures, knowledge and records.
'When will my school be inspected?'
12 June 2023 Goverment online guide
' A school judged outstanding or good will usually be inspected within the 4 academic years following its last inspection.
A school judged requires improvement or inadequate will usually be inspected within two and a half years.
However, the picture is currently a bit more complicated, for several reasons, including:
'...the government lifted the inspection exemption for outstanding schools; this added 3,000 schools to the schedule, many of which have not been inspected for a decade or more .'
Caversham school was one of those outstanding schools, not inspected since 2009. Even though it had a new head after that inspection 13 years ago.
Appeals:
'An inspection report, published on Ofsted’s website in March, said school leaders did not have the “required knowledge to keep pupils safe from harm”, did not take “prompt and proper actions” and had not ensured safeguarding was “effective”.
The inquest heard that the local authority and the school’s board of governors later decided not to challenge Ofsted’s rating of “inadequate”.'
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