Vanessa Bryant publishes lawsuit against police officers who posted images of Kobe crash

 The death of basketball idol Kobe Bryant, 41, at the end of January 2020 left the world in shock and his family - who also lost one of their daughters, Gianna - mired in grief. But far from immobility, his widow, Vanessa, quickly took action on the matter of his death and warned that she was going to act. 

First, to resolve the blame for how the helicopter accident in which her husband and her daughter lost their lives had taken place; later, to find out who had leaked some of the images from the crash site and Bryant's death. The morbidity of the catastrophe was such that the police had to monitor the area to prevent photographers and scavengers from loitering around the place.

Now, Vanessa Bryant has taken legal action on the matter and has filed a complaint against the Los Angeles sheriff's deputies that she believes released the images of the accident site where her husband and her daughter died. 

If barely a month after the accident she was already angry at the dissemination of the photographs, since she had asked the police to protect her privacy and they did not do so, last September she definitively sued the Los Angeles sheriff, Alex Villanueva, and He claimed damages for negligence, because he was caused "intentional emotional pain" and for the invasion of his right to privacy. 

Now, on her Instagram profile, she has posted 12 photographs of the lawsuit that she has filed, pointing out in striking red the names and surnames of the four men she accuses.

In her lawsuit, her Bryant points to four individuals, but also various institutions: Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, and the City Fire Department. 

The four men had already been denounced in September, but a judge this March has allowed their names to be made public, hence the publications of Vanessa Bryant. Something that county attorneys have complained about, arguing that the fact that the identity of these four people is made public can cause confrontations and attacks, especially online.

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In the lawsuit that he has posted on his profile - where he has more than 14 million followers - it is explained how Vanessa Bryant's lawyers spoke with Sheriff Villanueva the same morning of the incident to clearly request that the area be protected in order to of family privacy. 

Now, the legal documents affirm that the security that the police had to provide was “an empty guarantee”, because “the sheriff's agents who went to the scene of the accident used their mobile phones to take unnecessary photographs of parents, children and coaches. deceased ”.

Attorneys for the Bryant family explain that according to the investigation conducted in the sheriff's department, one of the four defendants “took between 25 and 100 photos of the accident scene on his mobile phone, many of which were not intended to serve to the investigation and were focused directly on the victims. 

In addition, those images spread "quickly in the department, because the officers passed them to each other by text message and by AirDrop", a functionality of Apple devices that allows immediate file sharing via Bluetooth without loss of quality . "In 48 hours, at least 10 members of the department had photos of the victims, which remained on their mobile phones despite not having the right to legitimate use of them," the lawsuit reads.

The accusations in the lawsuit are against some of those four members in particular and, for example, one of them is accused of taking and sharing photos of Kobe and Gianna and sending them to colleagues who did not have a role in the investigation "For no other reason than morbid gossip." 

The lawyers also complain that the images were not only shared between members of the department, but were shown, for example, to colleagues from other counties, but also to their mothers, nephews or their fellow video game players, people at all involved in the case. Specifically, they give as an example a waiter in the Californian city of Norwalk who was shown some images two days after the accident, something that that man later recounted and described in detail to other people in the establishment. Someone who overheard that conversation was the one who alerted the authorities.

Eight months have passed since the helicopter crash that killed basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, 41, as well as his daughter Gianna, 13, and the seven other people on board. When the event took place in Calabasas, Los Angeles (California), a multitude of images and videos were made public that showed the jumble of iron that the device had become.

Now Vanessa Bryant, the widow of the deceased athlete, has made the decision to file a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department because some of its agents shared “unauthorized” photographs, she argues, of the helicopter and the scene of the event. . She therefore asks for damages for negligence, because she was caused "emotional pain on an intentional basis" and for the invasion of her right to privacy.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Vanessa Bryant alleges that that Sunday, January 26, shortly after the accident, Sheriff Alex Villanueva told her personally that his agents were securing the area where the flight had crashed in order to protect his Privacy. But the lawsuit of the player's widow comes after an investigation by that same newspaper has discovered that those agents took photographs of the scene of the event and shared them.

“Mrs. Bryant”, can be read in the lawsuit, leaked by the newspaper, “feels sick just thinking about all those strangers gaping at the images of her deceased daughter and husband, and lives in fear that she or her daughters give one day, on the Internet, with those horrible images of their loved ones ”.

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According to the lawsuit "no less than eight sheriff deputies took out their mobile phones at the scene of the incident and took pictures of the dead children, their parents and the trainers." Furthermore, it is alleged that "the officers took these photos for their own personal gratification." 

The sheriff himself has admitted it and claims that he asked his men to destroy those images, but he knows that at least one left the apartment, because one of the men showed it to a woman in a bar. Then a waitress heard him and decided to notify the police.

What Bryant is looking for, according to his lawyer, Luis Li, goes beyond financial compensation: he has to do with "accountability." "And with preventing that shameful behavior from happening to other families who suffer losses in the future." In addition, another issue that has hurt the widow and mother of three other daughters of the basketball player is knowing that "the department [of the sheriff] did not open a formal investigation until the newspaper report was published," according to Li. 

However, Sheriff Villanueva assures that he took “the actions that were correct in exceptional circumstances, and in fact affirms that he himself has proposed to create a law that makes the taking of images at crime scenes a crime.

As the L.A. Times continues to reveal, when the sheriff learned of the newspaper's investigation, he ordered his agents to destroy the photos quickly. In fact, he assured that the matter had been handled correctly at the time and that there was no open investigation because there were no indications of crime.

But another lawyer for Vanessa Bryant named Gary C. Robb revealed that she had personally come to Villanueva's office after the accident to ask him to designate that dangerous area as no-fly, but also to save those images. According to this lawyer, the sheriff then assured that they would take "all measures to protect the privacy of the family", but they requested an internal investigation with the most rigorous levels of discipline for those responsible. 

For the Bryant family attorney, Villanueva's behavior has been "inexcusable and deplorable." "This is a violation of human decency, respect and the right to privacy of the victims and their families"

Michelle Obama commented on alleged racism in the royal family. comments on the interview of Henry England a and Meghan Markle: Family is the most important thing

The former first lady of the United States maintains a close and cordial relationship with the Dukes of Sussex and has expressed her wish that her problems with the Windsors be solved

The marriage of Barack and Michelle Obama has in recent years become a kind of mouthpiece for American popular sentiment. His words, be they about health, foreign policy or welfare, are listened to with attention by half the world. Hence, the statements that the former first lady of the United States has made about the now famous interview that Henry of England and Meghan Markle granted to Oprah Winfrey just over a week ago are especially striking. In it they revealed their differences with the British royal family, accused some of its members of racism and exposed their mental health problems, which even amounted to suicidal thoughts.

A little over a week after her talk with Winfrey, Michelle Obama was asked for her opinion on the matter during an interview with Access Hollywood. Although it was initially focused on his new series for Netflix, Gofre + Mochi, which hits the screens this March 16 and seeks to promote health, exercise and good nutrition among children, Obama did not miss the topic of the moment and He wished the Sussexes that they managed to turn the page of everything that is happening to them.

"That is my hope. When I think of everything that is happening, I think of the importance of the family, and I pray that there is forgiveness, that there is clarity of thought, love and that they manage to resolve it in time ", said the first lady. "Because there is nothing more important than family."

The relationship between the Obama couple and Prince Henry of England dates back years, before Markle came into her life. In October 2015 the three together promoted the Invictus Games, a kind of Olympic Games created by Enrique for war veterans. The prince and Michelle Obama went to a basketball game together with players in wheelchairs.

In April 2016, videos were sent where they challenged each other, in order to give visibility to the Invictus, which were then held in Orlando “Hey, Prince Enrique.

Do you remember when you told us that we had to give everything in your Invictus Games? ”, Asked Michelle Obama then, mocking and threatening at the same time. “Be careful what you wish for!” Barack Obama finished off. A year and a half later, in November 2017, the youngest son of Charles of England was invited by the marriage to Chicago to talk about how the youngest could become active citizens in society. A month later, Enrique was interviewing Barack Obama in Toronto, Canada, for the Today program of the British channel BBC Radio 4.

With the arrival of Markle to the group, the relationship seemed to take hold even more. In a post on her Instagram profile, Michelle Obama addressed the former Suits series actress as "my friend" and called her "a wise leader." In the Vogue issue that Markle directed in the summer of 2019, in which she portrayed a large number of powerful or important women in society, Michelle Obama was not lacking. In fact, it was one of the highlights of the number, as Markle interviewed her in what one statement called "a genuine conversation."

In addition, last July Michelle Obama and Meghan Markle met together in a talk, The Girl Up's global leadership summit, as speakers. There they spoke - along with Jameela Jamil or Priyanka Chopra, Markle's good friend - about gender equality and feminism.

With their march to the US, the Dukes of Sussex have partly followed in the footsteps of the Obamas, signing juicy contracts with content platforms such as Netflix or Spotify. What at the moment seems unlikely is that, like them, they will write a memoir. That's what they have Oprah Winfrey and her interviews for.

The creepy medical report of Tiger Woods after leaving the hospital

American golfer Tiger Woods confirmed on Tuesday that he has left the hospital where he was admitted since the end of February to continue at home recovering from the serious injuries he suffered to his leg after suffering a traffic accident.

“I am happy to report that I am back home and continuing with my recovery. I am very grateful for the great amount of support and encouragement that I have received in recent weeks, "said Woods in a statement on his official 'Twitter' profile.

The Californian thanked "the amazing surgeons, physicians, nurses and staff at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center." “You have all taken good care of me and I cannot thank you enough. I will be recovering at home and I will work to get stronger every day, "he concluded.

The winner of 15 'majors', 45 years old, suffered a spectacular traffic accident on February 23 in Los Angeles County that caused serious injuries to his right leg and for which he was immediately operated on at the Harbor- UCLA Medical Center.

According to the medical report, the Californian had to undergo "a long surgical procedure" for the injuries in his right leg and ankle to treat "comminuted open fractures (several fragments) that affected both the upper and lower part of the right tibia and the bones of the fibula ”and that“ were stabilized by inserting a rod into the tibia ”.

In addition, the additional injuries "to the bones of the foot and ankle" were stabilized with screws and nails, while "trauma to the muscle and soft tissue of the leg required surgical release of the covering of the muscles to alleviate the strain. pressure due to swelling. ' Later, he was transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

The golfer assures that he will continue his recovery process with the family: I will work to be stronger every day

Tiger Woods faces with "good spirits" the beginning of the recovery process of his leg and right foot after the serious and spectacular traffic accident that he suffered last Tuesday in Los Angeles (California). So says the latest statement issued by the golfer's press office, which explains how the patient "was transferred" on Friday morning "to the Cedars-Sinai hospital" in the same city where "he has successfully undergone new tests to closely monitor the extent of your injuries. "

In addition, the 45-year-old athlete's environment wanted to thank the "numerous expressions of support and affection they have received" in recent days. At first, the winner of 15 majors was admitted urgently to the Harbor-UCLA center to be "operated on by surgery for the significant damage to one of his extremities," according to the medical director.

Orthopedic trauma specialists took over the operation, where the golfer's "open fractures in the upper and lower tibia and fibula bones" were stabilized by inserting a rod, "said Dr. Anish Mahajan. In addition, "surgical release of the muscle covering was required to relieve pressure due to swelling," he added. After the operation, 

Tiger Woods was "awake and responsive" in his hospital room, they said. It should be remembered that his vehicle overturned several meters from the road and it was very difficult to get him out of the mass of iron, since the car he was driving ended up in a very bad condition. In fact, firefighters had to use hydraulic rescue tools to evacuate him. The athlete was the sole occupant and no other cars were involved, although another driver was affected by sudden braking to avoid colliding with him.

Justin Bieber presents "Justice" his new creation. He comes after “Changes”, which won three nominations at the last 2020 Grammys.

 Bieber unveiled in recent weeks some of the songs that will make up this album, especially "Holy" with Chance The Rapper. But he also showed the cuts of "Anyone", "Lonely" with Benny Blanco and, the most recent of them all, "Hold on".

"Justice" follows "Changes," which garnered three nominations at the last 2020 Grammys, including "Best Pop Vocal Album" and "Best Pop Solo Performance" for the song "Yummy." Which, by the way, did not convince his fans to the same extent as the specialized critics, who warmly received his turn towards r & b.

Also, although it reached number 1 on the official Billboard chart in the United States, its sales fell considerably in relation to its previous work “Purpose” (2015). In fact, despite being his first album in five years, when it was released on the market and with little competition, it garnered almost a third of units compared to its predecessor.

"Justice" is therefore presented as an opportunity for reparation for Bieber and, above all, as a decisive example of his return to musical activity after having overcome some of his most difficult years.

Trips and opportunities

The former child star acknowledged that in the past she abused drugs and that, "overcome" by "the job, responsibilities, emotions, family, finances and relationships", she struggled with depression and anxiety and the desire that "Not wanting to live anymore."

As if that were not enough, and given the rumors that his physical deterioration had aroused, earlier this year she announced that she had been diagnosed with Lyme disease, which is contracted by tick bites, as well as infectious mononucleosis, a condition viral.

“It has taken me years to recover from all those terrible decisions, recover broken relationships and change my relationship habits. Fortunately, I was blessed with extraordinary people who love me and now I am going through the best stage of my life ", recently celebrated the interpreter of" Sorry ", in direct allusion to his marriage in 2018 with the model Hailey Baldwin.

Recovered, in recent months, he has collaborated with fellow professionals such as his compatriot Shawn Mendes on the song "Monster" and last New Year's Eve he offered his first concert in three years in streaming format.

Throughout Bieber's career I have been one of his followers and even one of his defenders when on our Showbiz program we discussed a new incident involving him (remember the one at the neighbor's house that he allegedly threw eggs at?). 

We know, for countless cases, that handling the issue of fame is not easy, much less when it comes in the middle of childhood. But that image of a naughty child or a rebellious boy was left behind. Quarantine and his married life, according to Billboard magazine, have allowed this 27-year-old Canadian artist to have already made peace with his past.

In the talk we had in Las Vegas, Bieber spoke to me precisely that his desire was for the public to grow with him and with his music. Today he is quite a composer who seems to be very connected with his emotional and spiritual side and for that reason, from catchy pop songs he has gone on to interpret themes with great feeling and even confessional, within a genre that fits precisely to this, the Rhythm & Blues.

The most controversial skirt of the 2000s is back. Fashion firms have begun to market this risky garment that was once worn by Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, among other celebrities.

 In recent months we have witnessed the return of several of the trends of the 2000s. The 'mom' jeans, the juicy Couture velvet tracksuit or the 'cropped tops' have been just some of the garments that have been put on again. in fashion two decades after hitting the red carpet and in street style.

Celebrities such as Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner or Kim Kardashian have been some of those responsible for recovering these trends that have already inspired their followers around the world. In addition, these three style prescribers have also made some very risky pieces of clothing fashionable that caused a sensation at the time.

If a couple of seasons ago the low-rise pants that left the thong in sight returned, this spring another garment with openings will be worn again: the skirt. The actress Halle Berry or the singers Britney Spears - in a pants and skirt version - and Christina Aguilera were some of the celebrities who captured all eyes with this controversial piece whose return was predicted just a month ago by Dua Lipa.

During an idyllic vacation, the "Levitating" interpreter donned a black dress from the Lebanese firm Monôt that she did not leave her followers indifferent. It was a suggestive dress with ‘cut outs’ on the abdomen and back and ‘exposed thong’, that is, it incorporated strips that simulated a thong. A design that could also be seen on the red carpet at the Met gala by Hailey Baldwin and Kendall Jenner.

This spring the ‘thong skirt’ will be one of the stars of the looks that will reign in the street. After a few months in which the tracksuit and the very comfortable knitted pieces have become the uniform of those people who have been forced to work from home, now the brands are betting on changing the 'comfy' outfits for this piece that stands out for its openings that emulate that effect of underwear and that can be combined very easily, from a basic t-shirt to a shirt or a short top.

The 'thong skirt' stands out for its decorative strips that emulate the effect of a thong

Jacquemus, Versace and Acne Studios were some of the luxury brands that in their spring-summer 2021 collection show included skirts, of different lengths, that incorporated an opening on one side of the hip or two very thin straps that they simply surrounded the figure and functioned as a decorative element that added a suggestive touch to the style.

This incipient trend has already reached the stores of ‘low cost’ firms such as Zara and Bershka, which have put their ‘thong skirt’ proposals on sale. Inditex's flagship has opted to design a black skirt with two straps located at the height of the hipbone, while the second opts for a much more striking leather-effect design, with crossed straps in lilac.

Dolly Parton donated a million dollars to fund the vaccine and has waited her turn to receive it

The country singer helped with her money for the research of Moderna laboratories and after receiving the first dose she encourages to put it on by reinterpreting one of her songs The 75-year-old country singer changes her 'Jolene' for 'Vaccine' when singing while getting vaccinated

Country music singer Dolly Parton received her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and encouraged Americans to do the same in a video posted on her social media. "I've even covered one of my songs for the occasion," said the 75-year-old American star, before singing a new version of her hit Jolene de ella.

"Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine. I beg you, don't hesitate. Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, because once you're dead, it's a bit late." Parton has been inoculated with Moderna's vaccine, which she helped fund early in the pandemic.

Last April, Parton announced that she had donated $ 1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, which was working with Modern Pharmaceuticals to develop the vaccine. Almost a year later, the singer has been vaccinated in this same center and has appealed to all Americans to be encouraged to get vaccinated.

It was last November when it was known that the American singer appeared in the preliminary report of Moderna's vaccine as one of the main investors in scientific research, along with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Emory University. She made a million dollar donation through Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, under the name "Dolly Parton COVID-19 Research Fund," which ultimately went to the development of the new vaccine.

Then it became known that the money reached Moderna's labs in April, after her friend Naji Abumrad, a physician at the Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, told her they were making “some exciting advances. In the search for a cure for the virus. Abumrad and Parton became friends in 2014 after the singer was involved in a car accident and was treated at Vanderbilt.

 “I'm sure many, many millions of dollars from many people went into that [research fund], but I was very proud to have been a part of that little seed money that will hopefully turn into something great and will help heal this world. God knows we need it! ”Parton said a few months ago on the BBC's The One Show.

The country music icon's donation also supported the Vanderbilt convalescent plasma study, the treatment of infected people with the plasma of other virus antibody carriers, as well as the development of several virus-related research articles.

Nancy Pelosi Announces Plan to Create "S/11 Style Commission" to Investigate Capitol Attack

 

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced in a letter to Democrats Monday plans to create a "9/11-style commission" to investigate the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.

“To protect our safety, our security, our safety, our next action will be to establish an independent 9/11-style foreign commission to 'investigate and report the facts and causes related to the domestic terrorist attack of January 6, 2021 on Capitol Hill. from the United States, '”Pelosi wrote.

Pelosi had called for the formation of a commission of this nature and assured that it was necessary to do so.

A commission of this nature would need to be established by statute approved by both houses and signed by the president. The members of the commission would not be popularly elected leaders but would be independent from the government.

In another letter to House Democrats earlier this month, Pelosi wrote that it was “clear that a 9/11-style commission needs to be established to examine and report the facts, causes, and security issues related to the terrorist attack on the United States. mob on January 6 ”.

The attack, which left people dead, prompted Democrats to speed up an impeachment process against President Donald Trump in January. The trial of the former president concluded in the Senate over the weekend, and ended with an acquittal of the only charge against for incitement to insurrection.

However, efforts to tighten security on Capitol Hill and establish the motives that led to the attack by a violent, pro-Trump mob on January 6, still continue.

In mid-January, Pelosi announced that retired Lieutenant General Russel Honoré will lead a review of the Capitol's "security infrastructure" in the wake of the attack.

"For the past few weeks, General Honoré has been assessing our security needs, reviewing what happened on January 6 and how we must ensure that it does not happen again," Pelosi wrote in her letter Monday.

Johnny Depp sells his village in French Provence. The complex, which includes a bistro, a wine cellar and a church converted into accommodation, is in Le Plan De La Tour, 20 kilometers from Saint Tropez and the Côte d'Azur

 It is not a mansion, which also includes it, but an entire village in Le Plan De La Tour, in the French Provence and about 20 km from Saint Tropez, and that Johnny Depp bought when he was married to Vanessa Paradis. Haunted by solvency problems, the actor is forced to get rid of this historic complex near the Côte d'Azur that includes a bistro, a winery and a church converted into accommodation. Depp already tried to sell the set in 2015 without success.

Part of the decoration is his work. The actor bought the village in 2001 and invested millions to make it a charming tourist destination.

The estate spans 17 hectares and includes 300-year-old vineyards. Depp bought the complex in 2001 and spent a fortune renovating it. He was then married to the French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis and the couple made the village their family haven, where they went with their children Jack and Lily-Rose. There they dined in the bistro of their own hotel, a church converted into Chez Marceline, and walked through the surrounding nature. For an American, looking at 300-year-old vineyards is an adventure.

The main building, of 418 m2, consists of five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a half toilet, the rest of the accommodations are divided between the old local church, converted, and five other units, one of them, an old train car. 

In total, about 1,300 m2 of living space on a 17-hectare estate. Among the curiosities, there is a pirate cave decorated by the interpreter of Jack Sparrow, plus two swimming pools, a gym, an art studio and an outdoor dining room in the old town square.

Phoebe Dynevor impresses her fans with a Bridgerton fashion campaign. The actress debuts as a model with a collection full of romantic and very feminine designs

 "The Bridgertons" is already one of the great sensations of the season. The gossip of Lady Whistledown and the love story of the Duke of Hastings and Daphne Bridgerton have conquered more than 82 million viewers who are already looking forward to the second season of the Netflix series.

Precisely the protagonists of the production, Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor, have become the fashionable couple. Their looks are analyzed in detail, so it was a matter of time before clothing firms were interested in them to be the image of their campaigns. The first to make her debut in the sector was the British actress, who made her debut as a model for Self-Portrait.

The English brand has presented its proposals for the autumn-winter 21 collection in the middle of London Fashion Week. But she has not done it with a virtual parade due to sanitary restrictions but has decided to show her designs through social networks and her website where you can see the 25-year-old girl with the new designs.

“While designing this latest collection I thought a lot about that effortless approach to British style that inspires me so often. I knew Phoebe would be the perfect woman to bring this collection to life after capturing the hearts and imaginations of so many people over the past few months. The moment I met her, I loved how down-to-earth she was, while still having this incredible spirit and energy that perfectly emulates our attitude and values, ”says the brand's creative director and founder, Han Chong.

He knew that Phoebe would be the perfect woman to bring this collection to life having captured the hearts and imaginations of so many people over the past few months. "

In this campaign Dynevor has changed the corsets and empire-cut dresses for garments reminiscent of the Regencycore aesthetic that emerged in 2021. “I think there are some similarities (with 'The Bridgertons') in the softer color palette and the mood of some of her most delicate lace designs. But beyond that, I feel that Self-Portrait really has its eye on a much more modern and real way of dressing, ”explains the actress.

The English firm has made a line with 28 very feminine designs, with guipure dresses with floral embroidery and drapes on the body and different types of neckline, among them, the ‘halter’ that enhances the shoulders of the young woman. In the photos, taken in a London house, Phoebe also wears tops with puffed sleeves and a square neckline and maxi jumpers ideal to combine with leggings and sneakers. The firm is committed to three key colors to succeed next season: blue, white and lilac.

The actress appears in the campaign with a very natural makeup and her slightly wavy brown hair to bring freshness to the snapshots. Dynevor says that her favorite design is the purple cardigan that she wears on one of the streets of the British city. "It is super soft and comfortable and I felt beautiful," says the model, adding that she fell in love with the brand's garments in a session she did for a fashion magazine a few months ago.

Rudy Giuliani no longer represents Donald Trump "in any legal matter"

 Donald Trump's senior adviser, Jason Miller, has assured that Rudy Giuliani remains an "ally and friend" and that "there are simply no pending cases in which he represents the former president."

One of the most heard names and one of the most seen faces during Donald Trump's term in the United States has been that of Rudy Giuliani. Giuliani has been one of his loyal supporters, an indisputable defender and clinging to the tycoon's policies from day one. Up to now.

This Tuesday, the US network 'CNN' assured that Giuliani, also a personal lawyer for the former president, no longer represents the New Yorker "in any legal matter," according to Trump's senior adviser, Jason Miller.

Gilliani was in charge of directing the attempts to annul the results of the last presidential elections, held on November 3, attempts that came to nothing when the victory of Democrat Joe Biden was finally validated.

The news came on Tuesday after the information from the network and the subsequent publication of a Twitter message from Miller. In his text, the magnate's adviser tried to remove iron from an issue that has made headlines for weeks: the discrepancies between Trump and Giuliani after the second impeachment.

Rudy Giuliani, "ally and friend"

The advisor assures that the one who was also mayor of New York is still an "ally and a friend", but that if he no longer represents the former US president, it is simply because there are no pending cases in which he is involved and Giuliani must defend.

"There are simply no pending cases in which Mayor Giuliani represents the president. The mayor remains an ally and a friend," Miller's message reads.

Failure to pay Giuliani legal fees

In fact, as reported by the chain, the ex-president urged his staff to stop paying Giuliani's legal fees, although, apparently, his assistants were not clear if the tycoon was serious with those instructions .

Although Miller assures that Giuliani no longer has pending cases in which to defend Trump, the truth is that the Republican today faces several criminal investigations, civil state and defamation lawsuits.

Trump will face a criminal investigation for his attempts to interfere in Georgia's election results.

Also, he deals with them in a very different way than he did a few weeks ago. At that time, he had the privilege of being president of the United States, for which he had to be tried through impeachment by the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Now, Trump no longer has such a concession, so the situation is not the same.

Attempted interference in Georgia

Among other issues, Trump must face a criminal investigation for his attempts to interfere in the election results of the state of Georgia.

On January 4, The Washington Post newspaper revealed that the former president pressured Georgia's highest electoral authority, also Republican Brad Raffensperger, to manipulate the election results.

"The people of Georgia are angry, the people of the country are angry (...) And there is nothing wrong in saying, you know? I think your calculations have failed you," he said on the call.

"Look, what I want is for you to look for the 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have, because we won that state," he added, in addition to threatening to file criminal charges against him.

Capitol protects against possible incidents on Thursday. Washington shields itself from the threat of violence.

The surroundings of the Washington Capitol are preparing for possible incidents this Thursday, March 4. According to communications detected on networks, Trump supporters and extremists plan to provoke incidents in the US Congress.

The United States Capitol Police Department has warned this Wednesday that it has obtained "information" about a "possible plot" by a group of militias to assault the building this Thursday. In a statement, the police force has assured to be aware of conversations 'online' in which these intentions have been revealed, although it has specified that "important" security improvements have already been made, including the establishment of a physical structure and a increased staff to ensure the protection of Congress, the public and our police officers, "the note reads.

March 4 is a date set for months because some QAnon supporters believe that former President Donald Trump will regain his position that day, 'The Hill' has recalled. This is the date on which all the presidential inaugurations have taken place until 1993. However, the Capitol Police had previously assured that there was "little indication" that any group was planning to travel to Washington to demonstrate or participate in events. of violence. Likewise, researchers of the far-right ideology have stressed that the date in question seems to have lost importance and that there is "little or no" intention to travel to the US capital.

Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6, as Congress was holding a joint session to ratify Joe Biden's victory in the November 3 presidential election. Trump repeatedly rejected the election result, stating that "fraud" had occurred, although without providing proof of this. The incident left five dead. At least 280 people have been arrested for allegedly being involved in the assault on the Capitol and charges have been brought against more than 300. Because of that attack, Trump was subjected to his second impeachment in the Senate, of which he was acquitted on February 13, after leaving the White House.

Last week, Acting Chief of the Capitol Police, Yogananda Pittman, warned at one of those hearings of a possible plan by extremists to blow up the seat of Congress when Biden makes his first speech before both houses of Congress. "We know that Militia members who were present on January 6 have expressed their wishes that they want to blow up the Capitol and kill as many members (of Congress) as possible, with a link to the State of the Union, about which we know that still no date has been set "The surroundings of the Washington Capitol are preparing for possible incidents this Thursday, March 4. According to communications detected on networks, Trump supporters and extremists plan to provoke incidents in the US Congress.

The United States Capitol Police Department has warned this Wednesday that it has obtained "information" about a "possible plot" by a group of militias to assault the building this Thursday. In a statement, the police force has assured to be aware of conversations 'online' in which these intentions have been revealed, although it has specified that "important" security improvements have already been made, including the establishment of a physical structure and a increased staff to ensure the protection of Congress, the public and our police officers, "the note reads.

March 4 is a date set for months because some QAnon supporters believe that former President Donald Trump will regain his position that day, 'The Hill' has recalled. This is the date on which all the presidential inaugurations have taken place until 1993. However, the Capitol Police had previously assured that there was "little indication" that any group was planning to travel to Washington to demonstrate or participate in events. of violence. Likewise, researchers of the far-right ideology have stressed that the date in question seems to have lost importance and that there is "little or no" intention to travel to the US capital.

Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6, as Congress was holding a joint session to ratify Joe Biden's victory in the November 3 presidential election. Trump repeatedly rejected the election result, stating that "fraud" had occurred, although without providing proof of this. The incident left five dead. At least 280 people have been arrested for allegedly being involved in the assault on the Capitol and charges have been brought against more than 300. Because of that attack, Trump was subjected to his second impeachment in the Senate, of which he was acquitted on February 13, after leaving the White House.

Last week, Acting Chief of the Capitol Police, Yogananda Pittman, warned at one of those hearings of a possible plan by extremists to blow up the seat of Congress when Biden makes his first speech before both houses of Congress. "We know that Militia members who were present on January 6 have expressed their wishes that they want to blow up the Capitol and kill as many members (of Congress) as possible, with a link to the State of the Union, about which we know that still no date has been set "

Former President Donald Trump reappeared this Sunday at the Orlando Conservative Political Action Conference with a speech full of criticisms of the policies launched by his successo

 

Former President Donald Trump reappeared this Sunday at the Orlando Conservative Political Action Conference with a speech full of criticisms of the policies launched by his successor, Joe Biden and in which he opened the door to be a candidate for the presidency of the United States again in 2024.

"Who knows, who knows. He might even decide to beat them a third time," he said in reference to his Democratic rivals.

"A Republican president will return to the White House. I wonder who it could be," he added.

Before an audience of supporters, Trump insisted without providing evidence that he lost in the 2020 elections because they were "rigged" and called on his followers to keep his political movement active.

"No matter how much the established power in Washington and the powerful special interests want to silence us, let there be no doubt. We will be victorious and America will be stronger and bigger than ever," he said.

The former president extinguished rumors that he could create a new party, but made it clear that he will continue to have activity within the Republican Party. "I'm not going to create a new party. We have the Republican Party. It's going to come together and get stronger than ever before."

Before a devoted public, Trump did not save on attacks against Biden, to whom he attributed "the most disastrous first month of any president in modern history", and was especially devastating with the immigration reform plan that Biden promotes in Congress of which He said that if passed, it would make the United States "a sanctuary" for irregular immigration.

Having overcome the "impeachment" for his role in the assault on the Capitol on January 6, Trump seems determined to compete for the leadership of the Republican Party or, at least, to maintain his influence.

Trump has maintained public differences with some Republican leaders critical of his performance at the end of his term, such as the leader of the Republican minority in the Senate, Mitch McConnell, and charged against the members of the Party who have marked distances with him and will seek re-election in the 2022 midterm elections.

Pope Francis: I am not going to disappoint the people of Iraq. They attack an air base in Iraq 2 days after the visit of Pope Francis.

 

Pope Francis will be the first pontiff to visit Iraq despite concerns for his security. The pope assured that he will not disappoint Iraqis. At least 10 missiles were fired at Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq. No damage or casualties are reported. This attack occurs two days after the Pope's arrival in the country. However, Francisco's visit continues. A Vatican spokesman said this trip should be interpreted as "an act of love."

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement urging people to choose Pfizer or Moderna vaccines over Johnson & Johnson's. Guatemala received this Wednesday a batch of 200,000 doses of Covishield vaccines produced in India under the license of Astrazeneca. In California, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department indicated that it will retrieve and examine data from the black box in Tiger Woods' vehicle as part of the accident investigation.

Religious organizations on Pope Francis' trip to Iraq

Twenty-nine non-governmental organizations of religious inspiration working in Iraq issued a statement on the occasion of the visit that Pope Francis will make to this nation from March 5 to 8

In the joint interreligious declaration of the religious organizations working in Iraq on the occasion of the apostolic visit of the Holy Father Francis that will take place from 5 to 8 this month of March, the twenty-nine NGOs write “the undersigned religious organizations working in Iraq, Representing the call of our respective religions to human solidarity, we welcome His Holiness Pope Francis to the cradle of Abraham, Father of many in faith ”.

The cradle of Abraham, Father of many in faith

“Iraq is the cradle of human civilization and a beautiful country of rich cultural and religious diversity. For centuries, many ethnic and religious communities have coexisted on this land. However, in recent decades, Iraq has suffered from war, insecurity and instability and, more recently, the rise of ISIS ”

They also affirm that “this sequence of conflicts has deeply strained relations between communities and has damaged the social fabric of the country. Today, Iraq continues to face daunting challenges. Among the 1.2 million Iraqis who remain internally displaced and the approximately 4.8 million returnees, many are in dire need of help. "

"Meanwhile, the worsening economic crisis, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, is pushing many into poverty and depriving the government of the resources necessary to help its own people."

Fratelli tutti and the Abu Dhabi Document

And they recall that in his recent encyclical letter Fratelli tutti, Pope Francis writes
that religions have an important role to play in the service of brotherhood in our world. As the Abu Dhabi Document on Human Fraternity further explains:

“Faith leads the believer to see in the other a brother or sister who must be supported and loved (...). Believers are called to express this human brotherhood by safeguarding creation and the entire universe and supporting all people, especially the poorest and most needy "

For this reason, as religious organizations, they “fully embrace this message of brotherhood and dialogue that Pope Francis brings to Iraq”, adding:

"We firmly believe that it represents a necessary path to heal the wounds of the past and build a future for the diverse communities of the country"

Help communities reconcile

And they explain that they work "in collaboration with national and local authorities to help communities reconcile, rebuild peace and claim their collective rights to security, services and livelihoods." So, "inspired by the teachings of Pope Francis on human brotherhood," they add:

“We are committed to: continue serving and empowering people solely based on their needs, rejecting any form of discrimination. Respecting the cultural values ​​and religious convictions of others while continuing to reject all sectarianism and proselytism in our actions and in our associations. Strengthen inclusive initiatives and approaches that foster social cohesion. Intensify collaboration between us at the service of those in need, while living our common call to solidarity ”.

"Finally, we urge the international community to remain committed to supporting the Iraqi people to overcome their current challenges, in a true spirit of human brotherhood and solidarity."

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced to Prison; it is a historical failure. Politics convulses in France

A French court on Monday sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to three years in prison for corruption and influence peddling, but suspended the sentence for two years.

Nicolas Sarkozy was president from 2007 to 2012 and was convicted of trying to illegally obtain information from a high-ranking magistrate in 2014 about an ongoing investigation into his campaign finances.

The judge said Sarkozy did not need to spend time in jail. He could serve his sentence by wearing an electronic bracelet at home.

The Paris prosecutor had requested a two-year prison sentence and a two-year suspended sentence for Sarkozy and his co-defendants, his lawyer Thierry Herzog and former magistrate Gilbert Azibert.

Herzog and Azibert were found guilty and sentenced to prison.

After a lengthy investigation and legal entanglements, the trial began late last year. The judge handed down Sarkozy's sentence this Monday afternoon (French time) in front of a packed courtroom.

He was dubbed the "wiretapping case." It began in 2013 when investigators tapped phones belonging to Sarkozy and his lawyer Herzog, in the context of an investigation against Sarkozy.

They discovered that the two men promised Magistrate Gilbert Azibert a prestigious position in Monaco, in exchange for information on an ongoing investigation into allegations that Sarkozy had accepted illegal payments from L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt for his successful campaign. presidential 2007.

Sarkozy faces other accusations. In just over two weeks he will face trial again on charges of violating campaign finance rules during his failed 2012 re-election bid by working with a friendly public relations firm to hide the true cost of his campaign.

In another case, French prosecutors are investigating Libya's alleged illegal campaign finance. The late former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi reportedly provided Sarkozy's 2007 campaign with millions of euros shipped to Paris in suitcases.

Other French leaders convicted

In 2011, former French President Jacques Chirac was found guilty of embezzlement of public funds and sentenced to a two-year suspended prison sentence for employing fictitious civil servants when he was mayor of Paris in the early 1990s.

The last French head of state sentenced to prison was Marshal Philippe Pétain in 1945, for treason after collaborating with the Nazis.

Rain of criticism of Kamala Harris for wearing a racist outfit

 Fashion is a very powerful communication tool. In any setting and situation, stylistic choice is a non-verbal communication tool that, if properly analyzed, conveys very valuable information.

In politics, fashion and image go hand in hand. What did Theresa May want to convey when she dressed in a link necklace and animal print shoes? Or what was Melania Trump doing in a devastated area with a parka that had an offensive message inscribed on the back of it? Everything communicates and more when you are in the spotlight.

The new vice president of the United States, Kamala Harris, has seen how all eyes were on her at the same moment her name came to light. Every gesture, word and act were analyzed to the smallest detail. So far, everything has been praise.

She liked it when Harris chose young Christopher John Rogers to design her outfit for Joe Biden's inauguration. An American, feminist and inclusive designer. Also when, on the eve of that day, she chose a camel coat signed by Pyer Moss, the signature of black designer Kerby Jean-Raymond, known for his activism against racial injustice and for his efforts to help and support little girls. companies during the crises caused by the covid-19 pandemic.

But her luck seems to have been cut short by choosing an outfit signed by Dolce & Gabbana to attend a luncheon with President Joe Biden. The vice president dressed in a gray blazer with suit pants and a black sweater topped with a necklace.

Vittoria Vignone, who runs the popular Kamala's Closet Instagram account, was quick to ask the question: "Was it an oversight on the part of her team?" Faced with the barrage of criticism and media noise, according to The Guardian, Vignone chose to temporarily close the account.

Despite this drastic decision, the comments that branded the brand "racist" and "sexist" were noted. "Someone needs to seriously tell their team about Dolce & Gabbana's problem with race issues," wrote one. At the moment, the Italian firm has not commented on the matter.

Dolce & Gabbana's morality has been called into question on several occasions. One of the most notorious was a 2019 campaign that, through three videos, were criticized for "trivializing" Chinese culture and representing Asian women in a stereotypical way. The firm apologized and subsequently removed the videos.

Before that, the firm already starred in another controversy in 2006 with a notorious campaign for the men's collection in which four men appeared to be staging a group rape. Also, a few years later, Madonna added fuel to the fire and starred in another campaign where she was portrayed as a housewife.

Biden promises enough vaccines for all U.S. adults by the end of May

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccines for all adults by the end of May, two months earlier than anticipated, as his administration announced that drugmaker Merck & Co.

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccines for all adults by the end of May, two months earlier than anticipated, as his administration announced that drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved shot.

With the bolstered supply, Biden also announced he would be using the powers of the federal government to direct all states to prioritize vaccinating teachers, and said the federal government would provide the doses directly through its pharmacy program. He challenged states to administer at least one dose of the vaccine to all educators by the end of March as part of his administration's efforts to reopen more schools across the nation.

"We’re now on track to have enough vaccine supply for every adult in America by the end of May,” said Biden, who likened the partnership between the two drug companies to the spirit of national co-operation during World War II.

Biden’s twin announcements quickly raised expectations for when the nation could safely emerge from the pandemic with the promise of additional vaccines, but it highlighted the looming challenge facing the nation: successfully putting those doses into arms.

Even as he expressed optimism, Biden quickly tempered the outlook for a return to life as it was before the virus hit.

“I’ve been cautioned not to give an answer to that because we don’t know for sure,” Biden said, before saying his hope was sometime before “this time next year.”

Biden’s speech was set against the backdrop of states across the country moving to relax virus-related restrictions. This comes despite the objections of the White House and the nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who have raised alarm about new variants of the virus and pleaded against any relaxation of virus protocols until more Americans are vaccinated. In Texas, GOP Gov. Greg Abbot moved to lift his state’s mask-wearing mandate and a host of other limitations. Michigan’s Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer eased capacity limits on restaurants and both public and residential gatherings.

Fauci has previously said the nation must achieve a vaccination rate of about 80% to reach “herd immunity." Only about 8% of the population has been fully vaccinated according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though the pace of vaccination has been increasing, with the U.S. setting a new daily record for injections on both Thursday and Friday of last week.

In hopes of increasing vaccinations even further. the Biden administration told governors to make preparations to administer even more doses in the coming weeks. More shots are also heading toward the federally backed program to administer doses in retail pharmacies, which federal officials believe can double or triple their pace of vaccination. More than 800,000 doses of the J&J vaccine will also be distributed this week to pharmacies, on top of the 2.4 million they are now getting of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine supply.

Those pharmacies will be key in getting the vaccines into the arms of teachers — particularly in the roughly 20 states where they have not been prioritized for shots — which will help reopen schools to better educate students who have been at risk of falling behind during the pandemic and reduce the burden on parents who have had to choose between childcare and a job.

"Let’s treat in-person learning as the essential service that it is," Biden said. Teachers will be able to sign up directly through the participating retail pharmacies in their local area, the administration said.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki also announced Tuesday that the federal government was increasing supply of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines to states next week to 15.2 million doses per week, up from 14.5 million previously. States will also receive 2.8 million doses of the J&J shot this week.