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WATCH ADAM CLAYTON POWELL IV DISCUSSES CHARLIE RANGEL'S ETHICS VIOLATIONS
As the New York City mosque controversy continues to brew, Harlem congressional candidate Adam Clayton Powell IV makes his position firm in this MSNBC appearance. He believes disallowing the mosque is the equivalent of racial profiling.
Powell IV says, "Controversy assumes that there is something wrong with the Muslim religion or something tainted about the Muslim religion. We have terrorists in every religion," he continues.
He believes a more pressing matter for the Democratic party is the Charlie Rangel ethics scandal.
When asked if he believes that Rangel (his Democratic primary opponent) is doing a disservice to New Yorkers, by refusing to step aside, Powell IV responds by calling Rangel's actions "selfish" and alludes to the fact that the entire congressional district is being dragged through Charlie Rangel's issues.
"We fear that we may lose in November, the house, we may lose the Senate, and partly as a result of all these ethical violations that are swirling around Congressman Rangel. So we are asking him to do the right thing--to step down and leave with some dignity."
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Michael Jordan’s Father’s Murder Prosecution Tainted By Flaws
The government-ordered inquest by two former FBI officials found that agents of the State Bureau of Investigation repeatedly aided prosecutors in obtaining convictions over a 16-year period, mostly by misrepresenting blood evidence and keeping critical notes from defense attorneys. The Associated Press obtained the review of blood evidence in cases from 1987 to 2003 in advance of the report’s release.
It calls for a thorough examination of 190 criminal cases, stating that, at times, “information that may have been material and even favorable to the defense of an accused defendant was withheld or misrepresented.”
The report does not conclude that any innocent people were convicted, noting the evidence wasn’t always used at trials and defendants may have admitted to crimes. But it states prosecutors and defense lawyers need to check whether tainted lab reports helped lead to confessions or pleas.
Attorney General Roy Cooper ordered the review in March after an SBI agent testified the crime lab once had a policy of excluding complete blood test results from reports offered to defense lawyers before trials. The existence of the policy was later confirmed by a former SBI director. Agent Duane Deaver’s testimony led to the exoneration of a murder convict imprisoned nearly 17 years.
The review by Chris Swecker and Mike Wolf, two former assistant directors of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, found 230 cases in which eight SBI analysts filed reports that, at best, were incomplete. Of those, 190 resulted in criminal charges and should be reviewed.
DEATH THREATS FOR CLEF WE MUST PRAY!!!!
Singer Wyclef Jean says he is in "hiding" after receiving death threats since announcing his plans to run for president of Haiti.
Jean told The Associated Press he had received a series of warnings, including a phone call telling him to "get out of Haiti".
The singer's plans have stirred controversy in the Caribbean country with his ex-bandmate Pras Michel and actor Sean Penn among those criticising his bid.
Haiti's electoral commission has also postponed its ruling on who will be allowed to run for president until 20 August.
Delayed announcement
The commission have said they need more time to consider the applications of those who want to run.
There is a question mark over whether Jean qualifies to run for president under Haitian laws which stipulate a candidate must have lived in the country for five consecutive years. Jean has not.
Before the deadline on 8 August, more than 30 people had filed to run for president of the country.
Haiti is still struggling to recover from January's earthquake which left over 250,000 dead.
Since officially announcing his intentions Wyclef's bid has been criticised by his ex-Fugees bandmate Pras Michel.
He said: "I want to make it unequivocally clear I love Wyclef to def [sic] but he's not [qualified] to be the leader of the new Haiti.
"Wyclef's patriotism for Haiti is unwavering but still isn't suited to prez [sic] of new Haiti!"
Haiti's presidential elections are due to take place on 28 November.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
First Lady’s Popularity Plummets After Spain Trip???Please if she was Nancy Reagan No one would care!!!
Michelle Obama probably won’t be vacationing in Spain again anytime soon.
The First Lady’s approval rating has plummeted following her highly-criticized, luxurious Mediterranean vacation with her 9-year-old daughter, a new poll finds.
According to the Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, just 50% have a positive impression of her — compared to 64% who answered favorably in a similar April 2009 poll.
Michelle Obama returned from the shopping and sightseeing trip on Sunday with daughter Sasha and a few close friends. She has been disparaged by critics and pundits for staying in the ritzy Costa del Sol in a hotel that has rooms costing up to $2,500 per night.
Even though White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said the Obamas paid for their personal expenses, Obama has been described as a “modern-day Marie Antoinette” for taking such an expensive trip while so many Americans are pinching pennies.
****The Editors personal Note: That is a dayum shame!!! If Michelle was Nancy or Hillary or any other first lady NO ONE WOULD CARE!!!****
Ronald “Boobie” McIntyre jumped from a third-story window to elude an arrest warrant for unpaid child support
A Chicago man broke both his legs after he jumped from a third-story window to elude an arrest warrant for unpaid child support, according to the Cook County sheriff’s office.
Ronald “Boobie” McIntyre, 35, of the 1300 block of North Hudson Avenue was wanted for failing to pay $5,979.66 in court-ordered support for his children. Court records show he has been arrested 14 times and has 80 criminal convictions unrelated to his warrant, according to the sheriff’s office.
Blagojevich Found Guilty Of Corruption; Faces 1 To 5 Years
Blagojevich guilty.
Jurors in the corruption trial against former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich reached a verdict on Tuesday, the court’s clerk said, two weeks after they began deliberating.
It was not immediately known what the verdict said, and attorneys and defendants were gathering in the courtroom.
Blagojevich adjusted his tie and held his wife, Patti’s hand as he arrived at the courthouse. Stepping off the elevator, he asked spectators to “say a prayer for us.” His brother, Robert, arrived a few minutes later, as did U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald.
Earlier Tuesday, the jurors asked Judge James B. Zagel how they should mark the verdict form if they can’t reach a decision on a count. In the first part of the note, they also asked for a copy of the oath they took before deliberating.
Denzel Washington Wins Best Performance At Tony Awards
Denzel Washington, the star of “The Book of Eli” won Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play for his performance in “Fences”.
All of the winners at this year’s Tony Awards have been named with “Red” as the big winner on the biggest night for Broadway. Stealing the spotlight, however, was Hollywood star Denzel Washington. The two-time Academy Award winner took home his first Tony award after the Sunday night, June 13 ceremony (His Fences co-star, Viola Davis, also won).
R.I.P Robert Wilson of The Gap Band
Robert Wilson the legendary bassist from The Gap Band, died on Sunday August 15th in his Palmdale, California home at the age of 53.
Robert Wilson was the youngest of the of the Wilson trio and joined his brothers, Charlie Wilson and Ronnie Wilson in a band after the original bass player quit.
The Wilson brothers originally began under the name The Greenwood, Archer and Pine Street Band before becoming the chart topping The Gap Band.
In a statement Charlie Wilson described his brother as “A bad boy on the bass,” and said “We shared a bond as brothers, musicians and friends. I loved him and losing him is difficult for both Ronnie and I. The music world has lost a very talented man.”
Method Man Injured at the Same Festival Tila Tequila Was Attacked
Tila Tequila isn't the only star nursing injuries from a music festival in Illinois over the weekend - Method Man is sporting cuts on his face after he was allegedly hit by a beer can onstage. The reality TV star, real name Tila Nguyen, is preparing to launch legal action after she was injured during a prolonged attack when she appeared at the Gathering of the Juggalos event, which began on Thursday, August 12.
And rapper Method Man was allegedly also a victim of violence at the same event. TMZ.com has obtained photos and video footage showing the star, real name Clifford Smith, with a bloodied face and bruised eye after a can of beer was thrown at him during his performance with Redman on Sunday, August 15.
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