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Judge Set To Announce Mistrial On Kyle Rittenhouse Case

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Insiders at Today’s Five have confirmed that Judge Bruce Schroeder will be issuing a mistrial on Kyle Rittenhous (unless the Jury finds him innocent on all charges) and his ongoing case.

The decision will be announced later today or tomorrow morning.

Update 11/19, 12:27am ET: Judge Schroeder is letting jurors rewatch tapes as he decides which mistrial motion to proceed with. If he chooses mistrial with prejudice, there will be no re-trial for Kyle Rittenhouse.

Update 11/17, 1:45pm ET: Mainstream Media has gone radio silent on the trial currently. Announcement likely coming soon.

Update 11/17, 3:10pm ET: Judge has called the prosecutions case a “house of cards soon to fall”.

In large there are three reasons why Judge Schroeder chose to declare a mistrial on the case of Kyle Rittenhouse.

However, the decision comes mainly from technicalities regarding the DA’s handling of evidence.

Lack Of Cooperation From The DA – Brady Material

There are two main arguments from the defense team as to why a mistrial based on prejudice is necessary.

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First, the state did not release a high quality piece of evidence. Drone footage of the event in much higher resolution than the video that was presented to the jury.

Not handing over the footage is a Brady Material violation and thus in response, a mistrial must be declared.

“Defense attorneys say in their motion that they were given a compressed version of the drone video that was only 3.6 megabytes, while the state had a higher resolution version that was 11.2 megabytes.

Schroeder told attorneys Friday he would let the jury decide on the video.” – Source

Update 2:27pm ET: The prosecution team has admitted that the evidence was omitted. They are now attempting to explain that it was a technical error.

And that makes this a Brady Material violation.

Second, there is argument that the DA purposefully made it seem like Kyle Rittenhouse was pleading the fifth this entire time.

When in reality he has been talking to the DA for months. – Source

Therefore, there leaves reason to believe the jury was misled.

Powder Keg Ready To Blow After Verdict

Judge Bruce Schroeder has a history of being against trials open to the media.

He believes they change outcomes and need to be hidden from the public.

“He frequently complains about media bias and the impact that news coverage can have on prospective jurors.

As Judge Schroeder quizzed prospective jurors, he said that he has read news articles on the Rittenhouse case and has asked himself whether he was in the same courtroom that was described in the articles.” – Source

Many are speculating that Judge Schroeder declared a mistrial for Kyle Rittenhouse due to fears of being attacked by the media or by physical individuals in his state.

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Others say the mistrial for Kyle Rittenhouse was declared to avoid riots in the local community.

We have seen a case with a similar outcome recently.

The Motion For A Mistrial For Kyle Rittenhouse Case Came Late – Very Late

As the jury was reviewing the video they requested to see again. Judge Schroeder returned to his chambers.

We soon found out why.

“I haven’t even had a chance to read the motion to dismiss. I just got it yesterday.

And I really think before I rule on a motion, I should let the state respond. So why anyone would think, it is odd for the judge to sit on a motion to dismiss, I have no idea.

And the recommended course, I think for judges, at least that is what I was educated to believe, was that motions to dismiss should be kept under advisement, unless they’re crystal clear and they have had a chance for both parties to respond.

Which we didn’t have in the heat of the discussion on the day the original oral motion was made,” Schroeder told the court.”

With that in mind, it’s not surprising that the judge took so long to officially declare a mistrial for Kyle Rittenhouse.

Gay Couple Denied Service By Uber Driver – Nashville

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A gay couple was denied service by an Uber driver on Thursday night, November 4th, Today’s Five sources report.

The two New York City residents have been staying at a relatives house in the city for about a month now.

Last night one of the victims made a call to the local police station. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department conducted a brief search for the Uber driver.

Ultimately, he could not be found.

Both men say this is the first and only instance of hatred towards them since being in Nashville.

According to statements taken by both victims, the two had just finished a night out and were waiting outside of The Lipstick Lounge when the Uber was called by Victim #1.

It was about 2am at this point.

“He pulled up and everything was totally normal,” says Victim #1, “we had no drugs or anything, then boom out of nowhere he just skids off.”

According to the victims the Uber driver (silver Honda Accord) drove off as soon as he saw them.

And the two have a theory as to why.

“We were dressed in drag.” Explained Victim #2, “I understand it makes some people uncomfortable but to deny simple services to someone just makes you feel degraded.”

Gay Couple Claims Uber Denied Them Service For Being Dressed In Drag

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Victim #1 believes he has all the proof he needs in one screenshot.

The gay couple looking to sue Uber are set to be married in June.

“This man literally cancelled himself,” Victim claps as she explains “he sent in these messages ‘too much glitter just cleaned the seats’, that is homophobic behavior in plain writing. But of course this state would never do anything about it.”

Uber has not commented on the situation as of yet.

OK!

This is nothing more than a Karen situation.

We have seen gay couples pull similar stunts. Like when that gay couple went to bakery after bakery until they finally found an old conservative couple that did not want to do their wedding cake otherwise they would all go to hell.

This is just the first time a gay couple took on Uber. But them being a gay couple and the Uber driving away is it really connected?

I’ve had Uber drivers cancel on me all the time. Sometimes for ACTUAL reasons that are against the rules. Like I’m going over state lines. Or I’m ugly. Or look dangerous to be around with alone in tight spaces.

At least they GAVE you a reason. I’m always left guessing. Atleast your driver had the courtesy to tell you no, it’s not because I think you’re ugly, it’s because you are covered in glitter and I just cleaned the car.

Fine. Legitamte excuse.

I can live with that.

And you two crazies call the police over it??

Of course they only “conducted a small search”. What are they going to do, lock down the city over to drunk drag queens complaining past their bed time?

There is actual crime to take care of.

Or maybe not. But you were getting glitter on their uniforms.

Andrew Cuomo Investigation – The Tribe Has Spoken

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The Andrew Cuomo investigation has taken up valuable time for far too long.

Let’s pretend for just a minute that these allegations are false. Based on the specific details of the story I’m more than inclined to believe they are absolutely true. BUT for arguments sake right now let’s pretend we believe Cuomo.

That it’s all hearsay. And it’s just women looking for political gain or whatever his excuse this week is. Here’s the thing, it’s irrelevant. The real reason Cuomo needs to resign is that New York deserves better.

Well, maybe we don’t deserve it. But we definitely need it. 

After locking down the city last year we had a record number of New Yorkers on unemployment. Which is understandable. The governor and mayor both said stay inside. This left bartenders and other skilled laborers in absolute panic. 

During this time while unemployment claims were through the roof, NY state and NYC depleted their emergency funds. In the end, New York State borrowed a total of $10 Billion to cover unemployment costs. 

Cherry on top? That $10 Billion was borrowed at an annual interest rate of around 2.5%. – Source

2.5% of $10 Billion is $250 Million. The state and city are in a huge financial hole. 

How will they get out of it? Go after the middle class of course. 

Higher tolls, MTA fare spikes, more parking rules. It’s always the same strategy. And of course we’ll be paying for this whole Andrew Cuomo investigation as well.

But now it has gone past financial. 

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Even since the city re-opened, NYPD stats still show that armed robberies and grand larceneies are up over 30% from this time last year. Which means those numbers are up about 50% from 2019. 

Murder, shootings, and other violent crimes are not too far behind. 

New York City has already passed Chicago as the most deadly city in America. 

It is now on track to pass Detroit as well. 

Brooklyn on it’s own has become borderline lawless. The Andrew Cuomo investigation is not heping. There are certain neighborhoods in Brooklyn that per capita, have almost double the violent crime seen in Chicago, Detroit, and LA combined. 

New York Needs A Governor Focused On The City, Not Defending Themselves

When people say it’s reminding them of the “old days”, they wish they were kidding. 

In fact, it got so bad that our beloved Governor took power away from Mayor de Blasio (which is probably for the best that man shouldn’t even be allowed to be on TV), and then was the first to declare the situation in New York a gun problem that required National help and assistance. 

Here was his quote when he plead to the feds to help him “make NYC better than ever before.” 

“We’re building New York back better than ever before, but part of rebuilding is addressing the systemic injustices that were exposed by COVID. If you look at the recent numbers, more people are now dying from gun violence and crime than COVID – this is a national problem but someone has to step up and address this problem because our future depends on it,” Governor Cuomo said. 

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“Just like we did with COVID, New York is going to lead the nation once again with a comprehensive approach to combating and preventing gun violence, and our first step is acknowledging the problem with a first-in-the-nation disaster emergency on gun violence. When we see an injustice we don’t look the other way, we stand up and fight it because that’s the New York way.” Source

OK… a little bit to unpack here. He even says himself more people are dying from gun violence than Covid. Why is the gun violence emerging? Because people are locked down. To protect them from Covid…

So then after admitting that the violence from the lockdown is now worse than the pandemic effects he was trying to avoid, he goes on to say “once again” New York will lead the nation. 

By lead the nation do you mean lead New Jersey and Governor Murphy? Because everyone else was pretty hung up on the nursing home deaths and I can say for sure the Governors of Florida, Texas, Georgia, and many others were absolutely NOT following your lead. Mostly because you lied about a bunch of elderly deaths, but New York was top 3 highest case and death count. Who would take advice from you? 

Let’s get back to the main point here. 

The Real Reason Cuomo Needs To Resign – Andrew Cuomo Investigation

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So OK fine, Cuomo won’t admit any wrong doing when it comes to handling Covid.

And he won’t admit any wrong doing in terms of the current Andrew Cuomo Investigation. 

But he has more than admitted the city is in trouble. Both socially and economically. So if Cuomo actually gave two shits about this city he would step down? 

Why? 

Because we don’t have time to hear you defend yourself against allegations we know are true. 

We all saw your stupid tape, your stupid report, we saw you out a female who wanted to remain anonymous. 

But what REALLY bothered me, and what should bother everyone, is that this man clearly took 4 days out of the work week (during a time that he himself claims is a crisis), to put all energy and focus into making a terrible video trying to defend himself against claims that are obviously true. 

Is that what New York needs right now? Do you think that’s important right now Cuomo? Using tax dollars to shame a woman who you abused BY NAME and then have the audacity to say you understand because you have “female in your family that went through the same thing”. But Cuomo didn’t use her name. So clearly he does not get it. 

So the real reason Cuomo needs to step down is because he has created a freakin’ circus and now we’re wasting time with the AG in kangaroo court of he said she saids about whether Cuomo touched a female trooper in an elevator. 

Andrew Cuomo, If you cared about the state and city in the slightest you would understand that what you are doing is not only distracting us from pertinent issues, but they are being escalated when they are ignored. 

Women are being raped in their own apartments by fake Amazon drivers, elderly people are getting beat up and robbed on camera literally daily. 

Andrew Cuomo Ego At An All Time High

We know you love power Cuomo. (And have quite the ego after re-naming the TZ bridge to your families mob-tied name). But it’s over. You’re not winning presidency. Ever. 

We have made our decision on the Andrew Cuomo investigation.

So if Cuomo really cares about New York, then the real reason he resigns should not be about the allegations. But rather that the allegations are a distraction. Step away. Make your dumb YouTube videos in your own time, and let Albany get back to work. 

Andrew Cuomo you have killed enough grandmothers and touched enough interns. Most New York governors only get to do a fraction of the evil stuff you got away with. AND got an Emmy for all of it. 

So just walk away. Even Biden is saying it and he probably can’t remember if you’re the governor or the mayor. But he knows a distraction is a distraction. So hang up your ego and call it a career. The Andrew Cuomo investigation is draining resources.

Prayers to New York and NYC.

Life Sentence For Florida Man, Raped And Impregnated 10-year-old

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More crazy news out of Florida…

Central Florida resident Rony Otoniel Mendez, 26 years old, has been sentenced to life in prison for raping and impregnating a 10-year-old girl.

“The Ledger reports that 26-year-old Rony Otoniel Mendez was sentenced Wednesday after a jury found him guilty of three counts of sexual battery on a child under 12 and one count of lewd and lascivious molestation on a child.

Authorities say Mendez first had sex with the girl in October 2013 and then two more times after that. The girl reported the assaults in November 2014 after she learned she was pregnant. She gave birth to a daughter in May 2015, and DNA tests confirmed the child was fathered by Mendez.” – Fox News

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Rony Otoniel Mendez is of Guatemalan descent. Commentators on the incident have noted the tendency of adult-children relationships in Guatemalan culture. Some even go as far to say it is common practice for adult males in Guatemala to prey upon girls as young as 9-12 years old.

/U/ProjectManagerAMA shared an anecdote on Reddit today after the story initially broke:

The young girl gave birth to the baby in May 2015. DNA tests confirmed that the child belonged to Rony Otoniel Mendez.

Mendez fled to Guatemala shortly after the allegations were made. He was swiftly extradited back to the states and arrested.

NYC May See Another City Lockdown In August

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UPDATE, 9:27 PM, 7/29: de Blasio has mandated all city workers provide proof of vaccination or face termination.

UPDATE, 10:03 PM, 7/29: In a last effort to avoid another NYC lockdown, de Blasio is now offering cash ($100) to NYC residents who make an appointment tomorrow (Friday) for a vaccination. – Source

“Given the un-expected spikes in the delta strain across NYC, Upstate New York, and Hudson County NJ, we expect the numbers on Monday to be close to an all-time high.

It is important that we initiate a city wide lockdown before summer is through, preferably before August, if we want any chance of lowering this spread before we spike again in September to an astronomical number of cases and again load our hospitals up.” 

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The delta variant has been found in over 57% of NYC positive samples this weekend alone- Source

Governor Cuomo has come out to plead with New Yorkers to get the vaccine. As it will be the only way to avoid a NYC lockdown. 

“With every unvaccinated person in our state, in our nation, comes an opportunity for the COVID virus to mutate. The vaccine is the best weapon we have against this beast, and if you haven’t already, I encourage you to get your shot,” Cuomo said.

“New Yorkers have proven themselves tough, and the vaccine has proven itself effective. Protect yourself and your loved ones and get vaccinated today.” – Source

This strain has been described as the biggest threat to the American public since the beginning of the pandemic. 

Mayor Bill de Blasio is pushing for more vaccines to get out as well. Now offering free in-home visits.

But if vaccination rates aren’t at 80% or above by August 1st, New Yorkers should prepare for another NYC lockdown. 

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“In-home vaccinations are now available to all New York City residents, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday, marking the latest push to make immunization more convenient as the prevalence of the delta variant rises stokes new concerns.” – Source

As of this writing the vaccination rate in NYC is at around 56%. It is highly unlikely we will be reaching 80% by the end of the month. So we can expect the NYC August lockdown.

What To Expect For The NYC Lockdown In August

NYC residents can expect the same restrictions that were put in place during the last NYC lockdown. 

All non-essential businesses will be closed. 

Mask mandates will be reenacted as well as the 10pm curfew. There will be a pause on both indoor and outdoor dining however takeout and delivery will still be an option. 

NYC officials and the NYPD are already aware of the extra challenges they will face this time around. 

The NYPD expects less compliance with the NYC lockdown measures this time around. 

“It’s summer in New York City. People want to be outside. But on top of that, people are getting a little annoyed by this. Especially those who have already been vaccinated” 

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That last point is a big one. There were expectations by some who followed all of the protocols. One of those expectations was to be living in a city free of restrictions. 

What To Do To Prepare For The NYC Lockdown

Sources from Today’s Five don’t expect news of the lockdown to be released before next Friday. That means there is still a week to beat the mad dash to the grocery store that is sure to follow. 

Still, there is no reason to panic buy. Just ensure you have the essentials. 

  • Gallons of Water
  • Paper Towels/Toilet Paper
  • Canned Food
  • Ensure You Have Proper Cooling (Preparation ie. Extra Fan Incase Air Conditioner Breaks, etc.)

How Long Will The NYC Lockdown Last? 

The lockdown, like the past two, has no definitive timeline. 

Day to day the rate of new cases will be evaluated. And decisions will be made along the way. Proof of vaccination will be required for travelers.

NYC officials have assured our sources that although a NYC lockdown for August is not ideal (for many reasons), it is the only way to ensure the city is safe when the colder months arrive. 

A Global Influence

It’s clear that government officials around the world, including NYC, are seeing the death and case tolls rise in Australia and New Zealand. 

Thus prompting discussions of the NYC lockdown for August. Despite how excited we all were to open up.

Officials like de Blasio and Cuomo want to get ahead of things. And initiate similar lockdowns to Australia and New Zealand before things get rampant and it is too late. 

“New Zealand is shutting down the quarantine-free travel bubble with Australia for two months, as the country grapples with a number of serious outbreaks of Covid-19.

The country had already paused travel with the states of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

The new pause applies to all of Australia for the next eight weeks.
At a press briefing on Friday, prime minister Jacinda Ardern said because of the Delta variant there was “greater risk now … than when we opened the travel bubble”. – Source

New Study Suggests Most Trump Supporters Have Daddy Issues

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Even 8 months after the election, it seems there are still Trump supporters who refuse to let go. But what are they hanging on to? A study led by New York City Psychologist Dr. Susan Kolod has come to one conclusion. By a large percentage, Trump supporters have daddy issues. Or unresolved feelings with their fathers. This goes for both men and women. 

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“Susan Kolod, a psychologist in New York who specializes in relationships and sexuality, has a theory about why so many women voted for Trump. It all goes back to what they look for — and how they act — in romantic relationships.

“In my experience, there are a lot of women [my friends and patients] who are very successful, assertive, competent.

And around their spouses, they become obsequious and dependent,” Kolod said in a phone interview this week. “It’s not just married people; singles, too. There’s still a wish to be taken care of.” – Source

Kolod’s findings contain an important notion. “There’s still a wish to be taken care of”. 

We all have heard of women who have had absent or distant fathers seek out the approval of men. Or have a warped idea on what manliness truly is. 

According to Kolod, the same applies to men. 

If a man or young male had an absent or distant father, they too will seek out approval or mentorship from some other source as a father figure. 

For a lot of men in this country, that father figure became Trump. 

His outrageous claims of keeping everyone safe, doing what he wanted, and getting away with everything.

This is what the demographic of people with daddy issues see as “manly”. 

And so when they see Trump rant on TV they feel safe. They feel secure. And most of all, they feel acknowledged. 

Susan goes on to say

“Trump is a “familiar” image of a president because he’s a man — and even more so because of the type of man he is.

“Trump comes across as a very phallic male,” Kolod says. When he brags about being able to do whatever he wants to with women, Kolod says, it creates a powerful image that resonates with some women.

“There’s this sense of: He can do anything; he can get away with it. That’s the kind of guy who can protect us.” – Source

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Kolod’s evidence doesn’t just start and end with theories and concepts. 

She had on the ground research from actual Trump supports who basically called him daddy on camera. 

Common Trump Supporters Have Daddy Issues

“Donald Trump is the “strict dad” that America needs, said a 56-year-old emergency-room nurse last week at a rally in Melbourne, Fla.

“He’s the kind of man you would want to be your dad,” a Los Angeles Trump supporter, whose son was killed by an undocumented immigrant, said in July.

(If these aren’t Trump supporters don’t have daddy issues then I’m out of answers)

“He’s the father figure I always wanted,” a hairstylist told the Boston Globe in December. “I feel like he’s protecting me.”

“Trump reminds me so much of my father,” Jerry Falwell Jr. told Fox News” – Source

As you can see, it is men and woman alike who have fallen for this concept of seeing Trump as their “daddy”.

And it’s also pretty obvious that these Trump supporters have daddy issues. Why does America need a “strict Dad”? That’s just weird and slightly disturbing. 

What’s even more interesting, is that this could have been Trumps plan all along. Pray on all the men and women who have a gapping hole and need for a father figure in their life. 

“Donald Trump’s employees view him as a “patriarch” more than a boss, Trump Organization Executive Vice President Michael Cohen told the Jewish Chronicle Online.

And yet the Trump children and Chelsea Clinton are routinely deployed to remind voters that their parents are, in fact, parents. “Yes, Donald Trump is my father,” the Trumplings imply as they praise him, “and he can be yours, too.” – Source

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Not only are they pushing the idea that he is a good father. They are outwardly saying join the party he can be your daddy too. 

The fact that so many people who voted for Trump without realizing their true motivations is even further proof that most Trump supports have daddy issues. 

It would also explain why the Republican party was so divided. And why so many liberals went to vote for him even after voting for Obama. 

“Breitbart’s Milo Yiannopoulos has, in fact, taken to calling Trump “daddy.” Jamiel Shaw, Sr., the father of a high school student killed by an illegal immigrant, told CNN that he thinks of Trump “as a father figure” even though the two are similar in age.

“He’s the kind of man you would want to be your dad,” Shaw said. “He’s the father figure I always wanted,” supporter Catherine Leafe told the Boston Globe. “I feel like he’s protecting me.” NationalReview article

That was during the campaign.

This disgusting and deranged devotion takes an even more perverse identity now that we are half a year into his presidency.

However creepy it might be to vote for someone cause you want them to be your daddy, is one thing.

What happens though, if this daddy figure turns out to reject you? What happens when all of those endearing promises are broken?” – Source

If that doesn’t convince you that Trump supporters have daddy issues, then there’s not much left to say.

Rate Of Coronavirus Fatalities In ‘Juul’ Users Skyrockets To 68 Percent

“SMOKERS WHO WANT TO SURVIVE CORONAVIRUS SHOULD “100 PERCENT” QUIT, EXPERTS SAY” – Inverse

It was already common knowledge that smokers and vapers were at a higher risk of complications if they contracted Coronavirus. Still, experts did not expect this magnitude of respiratory deaths caused by Coronavirus among young individuals in the United States. Is Coronavirus more dangerous to Juul users? It appears to be. Now officials are finding that specifically the use of Juul is leading to many unnecessary deaths in young individuals.

Southern States in particular were perplexed by the large amount of deaths occurring in young adults and teens (ages 16-24). A demographic that normally would have a high recovery rate for a virus that is expected to be most deadly to the 65+ demographic. 

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States with low rates of new cases have been largely ignored by National efforts on research in regards to who is most at risk and what locations are at a higher risk. 

It wasn’t until recently that Dr. Joanna Cohen of Johns Hopkins School of Public Health decided to look into what appeared to be an anomaly. 

The answer she found was glaringly obvious. And the answer wasn’t just e-cigarettes, it was Juul specifically. 

The three states with the highest fatality rate of individuals aged 16-24 are Kentucky, Tennessee and Oklahoma. These three states are also the states with the highest percentage of Juul users. And as expected, a very high amount of Juul users are in the demographic of 16-24. 

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U.S. States With Highest Juul Use

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Tennessee

Overall: 5.9%
Adults 18-24: 14.5%
High School: 11.5%

Kentucky

Overall: 6.1%
Adults 18-24: 13.1%
High School: 14.1%

Oklahoma 

Overall: 7.1%
Adults 18-24: 15.4%
High School: 16.4%

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Conversely, the U.S. states that currently are dealing with the highest fatality rates also happen to be the three states (New York, New Jersey, and Michigan) with the lowest Juul consumption.

With such conflicting data it makes sense that it took health officials a little bit of time to understand why the demographic of 16-24 year-olds were facing a higher amount of Coronavirus fatalities than the CDC had predicted. National Health Officials and the CDC focused on the three states with rapid onset deaths. New York, New Jersey, and Michigan. After evaluating these high risk areas they came to the conclusion that the biggest risk was being over the age of 65, the second biggest risk was having an underlying medical condition. Lung disease or poor lung health was the biggest focus in terms of under-lying medical conditions.

But as the fatality rate of young individuals continued to skyrocket in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Oklahoma, State Officials began to launch their own investigation. They found that among those effected by Coronavirus, including all age groups, those who reported using Juul or e-cigarrettes had an extremely alarming fatality rate of 68%.

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“Our findings undoubtedly shed light on how much effect these e-cigarettes have on those who have contracted COVID-19,” Explained the Kentucky Board of Health in their final report, “it should be clarified however that this large fatality rate also includes e-cigarette users that are 50 years of age or older. This is alarming but we believe it is important to make it clear the fatality rate is not at 68% for those aged 16-24, it is 68% for all e-cigarette users. That being said, the conclusion of our findings certainly gives us a strong theory as to why our state is experiencing higher deaths among young individuals than the rest of the country.”

Dr. Joanna Cohen, of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, agrees:

“We know through the deaths and severe respiratory illnesses that we had this summer that there’s certainly lung injury happening to vapers,” she told CBS News. “And if your lungs are injured, obviously they’re going to have a more difficult time dealing with other challenges.” 

“Those who use electronic cigarettes are putting themselves in a position that when they catch COVID-19, they’re likely to have more dire consequences than those that do not use electronic cigarettes.” – Source

Airline Pilot Arrested – Watched Porn Then Exposed Himself Mid-Flight

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A Southwest Airlines pilot who watched porn and exposed his genitals to a female officer on a flight to Florida has been sentenced to one year of probation.

Michael Haak, 60, apologized before US Magistrate Judge J. Mark Coulson ordered him on Friday to serve probation and pay a $5,000 fine.

The incident occurred on a flight that he was piloting from Philadelphia to Orlando on Aug. 10 2020, federal prosecutors said.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Cunningham blasted the pilot, saying that he “had a duty to comport himself in a much more responsible manner.”

“This is not the kind of aberrant behavior that anyone should accept,” the prosecutor added.” – NY Post

Now this is a fun one. One of my new favorites along with this gem.

I’ll break down the series of events for you on this one. 

Take-Off

First, the flight takes off. Haak is a 60 year old veteran pilot. His co-pilot is a relatively younger female. Probably assuming this would be a relatively normal flight with a pilot with such experience. 

So far so good. 

Flight reaches cruising altitude and the pilots go into autopilot. 

It is at this point that the female co-pilot realizes Haak is a total freak. 

As if it was part of protocol, Haak casually takes out his laptop and starts watching aggressive porn in front of his co-pilot. Blatantly. 

The female co-pilot, not knowing how to handle such a bizarre situation (doubt this was covered in flight school), ignores the other pilot and continues to monitor the plane. 

Pants-Off

But WAIT it gets better. 

Haak just starts beating his meat. 

But he doesn’t just whip it out from his zipper. This is more than just a pilot who watched porn. 

According to the co-pilot he “disrobed”. 

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So basically this woman had to fly the plane alone and try to ignore the fact that a completely naked 60 year old man was standing right next to her choking the goose to videos of midgets getting spanked by Amazonians. (Haak was into some weird stuff). 

Pilot Arrested At Landing

As soon as the flight landed the female co-pilot reported Haak and he was arrested. 

I only have one takeaway from all of this. (Aside from my condolences to the poor co-pilot). 

The most jarring detail to me was how “casually” he disrobed and took out the laptop. 

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Remember Haak is 60. 

He’s a veteran in the field. A field that was likely male dominated for most of his career. 

If Haak thinks performing a five finger shuffle in front of his co-pilot was normal, then I think it’s safe to assume this probably was normal.

The 80s/90s were a weird, male dominated time. A time when a pilot watched porn in peace.

Or maybe this continued well into the 2000s. And is only now coming to light. 

How many of us unknowingly have been on a plane with a pilot up front bopping his bologna? 

Unfortunately we’ll never know the answer to that. But it’s a number that is likely a lot higher than anyone expected.

NYC Woman Raped, Attacker Disguised As Deliveryman

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This is one of those stories that leaves you with a serious pit in your stomach. It is not only tragic, but it is straight up disgusting. Some sick creature dressed up as a deliveryman gained access to an apartment owned by an NYC woman. On entry he grabbed her by the throat. 

This man has now been identified as Elijah Kelly, 23. He was residing in a nearby homeless shelter that is notorious for housing sex offenders.

After closing the door behind him, Elijah Kelly continued to forcibly choke the 27-year old NYC resident until she fell unconscious. 

When the woman regained consciousness she was being violently raped vaginally and anally. According to police.

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Before leaving the apartment Elijah Kelly also took the woman’s bank card and pin number. 

The victim called the police immediately following the attack. She was transported to Bellevue Hospital.

Why Is No One (Including NYC) Talking About This?

OK there are two huge glaring issues with this attack. First of all, why is no one reporting on this? There were people living in the SAME BUILDING as the victim who were unaware of this attack. 

The New York Times, CNN, WAPO, no one has touched this! Why?!

This is a horrific story. This woman will never be the same after such a brutal and life-altering event. Physically and mentally she will be scared forever. 

And it happened because a homeless guy saw her, stalked her, and dressed as a delivery man. It was that simple. 

This story NEEDS to be told in NYC. Where people in quarantine are buzzing up delivery men left and right, you would think it would be good for young women in NYC to take notice. Considering this very well may be a recurring event and realistic fear that women in NYC need to keep in mind going forward. 

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Why is de Blasio not giving a press conference on this? 

I know bad things happen in NYC every day. But this is literally “SVU” level of sickness. And it’s something that’s plausible and could become a trend. Yet people in the building weren’t even notified? 

Absolutely, and unbelievably ridiculous. The New York Times should have an article out about this and the possible dangers of buzzing in strangers. That would be pertinent knowledge. Instead of actual residents finding out about this event 4 days later from the NY Post. 

Why Was Elijah Kelly Not Behind Bars Already?

This is my second gripe with this whole story. And to be honest it leaves me fuming. 

Surprise! This wasn’t his first offense!

“The homeless Manhattan man charged in last week’s strangulation rape of a 27-year-old woman had grabbed the throat of the mother of his child months earlier, according to police and court records.

Elijah Kelly, 23 — who was busted Saturday in the New Year’s Eve rape in Kips Bay — also “jumped” his own father in June, the documents claim.

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Kelly was released without bail in both cases, which are still pending, when he launched his latest attack, say cops and court records.

He allegedly strangled his ex in Jamaica, Queens, on May 23, the records show:

The woman, with whom he has a child, got an order of protection against Kelly in March. But that didn’t stop him from allegedly attacking her two months later.”

Why does this country take violent crime so lightly!

Just so people don’t start making this a race thing. Let me bring up my favorite example proving why America asks for these tragedies. 

Devin Patrick Kelley walked into a Baptist Church in Texas and fatally shot 26 people. 

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When they looked into his background guess what they found? 

Huge red flags of someone who has NO EMPATHY OR REGARD FOR HUMAN LIFE. 

Devin Patrick Kelley regularly assaulted his wife. He beat her up and raped her daily. One day he hit her son (his step son) in the temple with his pistol. The child had just turned 2 years old. Kelley used full force when hitting the child and caused permanent brain damage. Doctors said had the blow been an inch higher it would have killed him on impact. 

We had this guy Kelley behind bars. If hitting a toddler doesn’t show lack of empathy I don’t know what does. You have proof that this guy DOES NOT care if other people get hurt. He has no empathy, and he is SICK. Keep him behind bars. 

But no they release him. And then everyone acts shocked when he shoots up a church. Something that could be completely avoidable if we, I don’t know, didn’t release people after 3 months when they almost killed a baby? 

With 70% of the prisons full of non violent drug offenders how could we possibly have the room to house the bad eggs? It’s not like that’s the actual purpose of prison or anything. 

An NYC Woman Was Raped By A Fake Deliveryman…NYC Residents Need To Be Told

Anyway in the case of Elijah Kelly why in the world was he given no bail after two violent attacks one of which breaking a court order protection? 

Is it because it was “in the family”? 

If that is the logic then the criminal system is stupider than I realized. If someone cares so little about their own family, you don’t think they could possibly treat strangers even worse? 

This 27 year old woman was failed twice by NYC. 

First when they let this sicko back into the streets.

Second when they did nothing to let her story be told, a story of a young NYC woman getting raped by a fake deliveryman during lockdown. When every one in NYC is letting in delivery people left and right. That way at least her horrific event could maybe prevent a similar situation.

But I guess that doesn’t matter to NYC or de Blasio because this story doesn’t feature an increase in infections or match whatever the agenda of the city is right now.   

When Will I Get My IRS Stimulus Check?

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With the second stimulus bill finally passed, many Americans are wondering: When will I receive my IRS stimulus check?

Short answer? Soon. If you are eligible. 

“The new stimulus relief legislation will give single adults a one-time payment of $600. Married couples who filed jointly will receive $1,200 total ($600 apiece). Families will get an additional $600 for each eligible child under 17. A family of four could get $2,400 in total payments. Adult dependents are not eligible for stimulus payments. And unlike the first round of stimulus payments, which saw checks issued to dead people, the second round of stimulus specifically prohibits payments to anyone deceased before Jan. 1, 2020.”Source

Although it isn’t the $2,000 that many were hoping for, the average American could still use an extra $600. Sooner rather than later. 

When Will I Receive My IRS Stimulus Check? 

So when is the second round of IRS stimulus checks going out?

Right now!

The first round of checks have already been sent out via direct deposit to millions of Americans.

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“On Tuesday, the IRS announced that it has already begun delivering second-round stimulus checks to millions of Americans who received a first-round payment earlier this year.”Source 

You can expect to receive your second IRS stimulus check around the same time window as last time. 

For example, if you were in the first wave of direct deposits for the $1,200, you will likely be in the first wave again. 

This isn’t always the case however. 

Some people have claimed they received their IRS stimulus check and see it in their account ready to be deposited. Even though last time around it took them months to receive the stimulus check. 

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If your payment is being sent via direct deposit, then you should see your IRS stimulus check by January 15th in your checking account. 

Further more, be sure to check the IRS website. Google “IRS Get My Payment”.

Make sure you are on the actual IRS site (will end in .gov). Here the IRS has promised to post updates regarding the delivery and distribution of round 2 stimulus checks.

IRS Stimulus To Be Sent By Mail Sent December 30th

If you did not receive a payment via direct deposit, then you are likely included in the second wave. A large round of paper checks and a limited amount of prepaid cards were mailed out to millions of Americans on 12/30. 

*Take note*

“If you receive a debit card, don’t throw it out thinking it’s junk mail! The debit cards will be issued by MetaBank, and they will arrive in a white envelope that prominently displays the U.S. Treasury Department’s seal. The Visa name will be on the front of the card, and it will say “MetaBank” on the back. More information about these cards is available at EIPcard.com.” Source.

So be on the lookout for checks OR prepaid cards.

These mailed checks and cards SHOULD be arriving by the 15th. But given the current track record of USPS and general lockdown related issues, some checks may not arrive until early February. 

Am I Eligible For An IRS Stimulus Payment? 

The requirements for eligibility are similar to the first stimulus check that was passed. 

“U.S. citizens and resident aliens who meet income requirements and who cannot be claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax return are generally eligible. Income is based on your 2019 adjusted gross income (AGI). Individuals earning under $75,000 and heads of households under $112,500 typically qualify for the full $600 stimulus payment. Those married and filing jointly or surviving spouses earning under $150,000 usually qualify for a $1,200 payment.

If you exceed the income requirements, you may still receive a reduced stimulus payment, but the $600 payment phases out completely at $87,000 AGI for individuals and $174,000 AGI for couples filing jointly.”Source

On top of that, Americans with qualifying children will receive an additional $600 per child.

So to break out the eligibility more simply-

  • Must be American citizen or resident alien
  • Must have filed for taxes in 2019
  • Individuals must earn less than $75,000
  • Spouses joint filing must earn less than $150,000
  • If you earned more than $87,000, you will not be eligible for any portion of the $600

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