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Trump Grand Jury Foreman is into 'Green Witchcraft' & Even CNN Admits She's a 'Prosecutor’s Nightmare'.

Raheem Kassam's Substack • 2535 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Political Beliefs Religious freedom
  1. The grand jury foreman may have unconventional beliefs like 'Green Witchcraft'.
  2. Her appearance on media networks caused controversy over her behavior and hints about Trump's indictment.
  3. Questions are raised about her suitability for a grand jury role with significant political implications.

"I don't recall": Lawyer Lies for Fani Willis

The Reactionary • 136 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Investigation Testimony Ethics Conflict
  1. Bradley's testimony regarding the Willis-Wade relationship contained contradictions and evasiveness, suggesting deception.
  2. Judge McAfee's ruling on the attorney-client privilege issue and his interpretation of Bradley's performance play a crucial role in the case.
  3. The case involves complexities not just about the relationship between individuals, but also about potential conflict, deception, and the maintenance of judicial standards.

Breaking: Northamptonshire chief constable will face disciplinary hearing

NN Journal • 235 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
📰 News Investigation Misconduct Police Criminal charges Media Coverage
  1. Northamptonshire chief constable facing disciplinary hearing due to alleged misrepresentation of military career
  2. Police watchdog recommending an accelerated gross misconduct hearing for Nick Adderley
  3. Independent panel will be convened to consider the allegations against the suspended chief constable

Upcoming Release: The Hunden Files

Richard Lewis • 2338 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Esports Scandal Investigation Coaching
  1. The Hunden Files reveal private communications shedding light on the behavior of Nicolai 'Hunden' Petersen.
  2. Petersen faced consequences for cheating in competitive matches and leaking strategic documents to Astralis.
  3. Legal actions against Petersen are ongoing, with evidence showing his involvement with Astralis while still employed by Heroic.
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Matt Schlapp says Tim Scott is gay. And he would probably know.

The Signorile Report • 1041 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Sexuality Republican party Presidential Candidate Investigation Media Coverage
  1. The sexual orientation of GOP presidential candidate Tim Scott has become a subject of interest due to his bachelor status and public image as an anti-LGBTQ crusader.
  2. There are conflicting reports and speculations about Tim Scott's personal life, with suggestions that a staged relationship may be part of a political strategy.
  3. Historically, closeted individuals in various circles tend to know or be aware of each other, which adds a layer of complexity to understanding public figures' sexual orientations.

Friday brief exclusive: Fire chief candidate under investigation by police watchdog

NN Journal • 176 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
📰 News Investigation Local government Crime Elections Journalism
  1. The fire chief candidate is under investigation by the police watchdog for behavior during her time as deputy chief constable.
  2. North Northamptonshire Council is facing scrutiny for a planning fiasco involving a warehouse approval mix-up.
  3. A University of Northampton student has been sentenced to prison for the murder of another student during a drug dispute.

The Dark Web and a Journalist Murder

CrashOut by Ioan Grillo • 825 implied HN points • 04 Oct 23
📰 News Crime Dark web Journalism Assassination Investigation
  1. The dark web can be used for illicit activities like hiring hitmen and selling illegal weapons.
  2. Scammers on the dark web may offer false information about hiring hitmen to deceive others for financial gain.
  3. Investigating crimes on the dark web can reveal potential links to real-world incidents, showcasing the need for vigilance in cyberspace.

Blast

L'Atelier Galita • 255 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
📰 News Media Investigation Politics Economy
  1. Blast is an independent media outlet that focuses on various important topics like investigation, politics, ecology, and culture through videos, articles, and interviews.
  2. Blast's financing model is similar to other independent media outlets like Arrêt sur images, relying on support from members and subscribers for financial independence.
  3. Blast provides content beyond just news, including in-depth analysis, book summaries, and interviews with organizations, offering valuable insights and recommendations.

How Nigeria Elected a Criminal as Its President: Part I

Aaron Greenspan • 369 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Corruption Elections Investigation Justice System Documentation
  1. Bola Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, has a controversial past involving money laundering and drug trafficking in the US.
  2. Despite his controversies, Tinubu's questionable history did not prevent him from becoming the President of Nigeria.
  3. Attempts to uncover more information about Tinubu's past through FOIA requests and lawsuits faced challenges and government denial.

Release: Patron Papers (500 MB)

Distributed Email of Secrets • 455 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Corruption Investigation Press freedom Government actions
  1. The release includes reports on corruption involving former president of Paraguay, Horacio Cartes and current president Santiago Peña.
  2. The leaked documents from Paraguay's financial intelligence unit led to the United States cutting off information sharing with Seprelad.
  3. Journalists in Paraguay faced intimidation and legal action for reporting on the leaked Seprelad documents.

Taipei hid collision between Coast Guard vessel and capsized mainland fishing boat that killed two

Pekingnology • 33 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics International relations Cross-strait relations Investigation Tensions
  1. Taipei initially concealed a collision between a Coast Guard vessel and a capsized mainland fishing boat, leading to unresolved tension in the area.
  2. The timeline of events was changed, causing doubt and confusion, with discrepancies in the official reports and statements.
  3. The absence of video recording in Taiwan's law enforcement, coupled with the lack of comprehensive evidence, added complexity to the investigation and stirred public debate.

URGENT: The report from prosecutors on Joe Biden's handling of classified documents might be WORSE for him than an actual indictment

Unreported Truths • 68 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation President Election
  1. Prosecutors found no basis for criminal charges against Joe Biden for handling classified documents
  2. Report suggests Biden may be too senile for criminal charges, making his ability to stay as President questionable
  3. Biden's memory issues highlighted in the report, impacting his portrayal and political implications

The chroniclers of the crypto collapse

The Future, Now and Then • 151 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
💰 Finance Crypto Books Journalism Scandal Investigation
  1. Authors faced with unexpected events can choose to adjust their approach or stay true to their original vision.
  2. Different writers responded differently to the changing fortunes in the blockchain world, resulting in varied books.
  3. Michael Lewis' book about the crypto collapse did not adapt to the unfolding events and may eventually be forgotten.

Friday Funnies: Another Day in Paradise-

Who is Robert Malone • 26 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Online Harassment Government oversight
  1. Ensuring thorough investigation is key, without making excuses to avoid asking hard questions
  2. Beware of trolling tactic called sealioning, characterized by asking insincere questions to provoke and exhaust the target
  3. Sealioning can be used by individuals or groups to derail discussions and appears civil but is intended to harm

Covid Origins Hearing Features Republicans Trying to Pin Fauci While Ignoring Wider Structure

husseini • 530 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
📰 News Politics Pandemic Investigation Propaganda
  1. The Covid origins hearing focused on Republicans targeting Fauci and downplaying a broader context.
  2. Key figures like Jeremy Farrar and Ron Fouchier were mentioned, but their significance was left unexplained.
  3. There were accusations of a cover-up orchestrated to steer away from lab origin theories and the potential dangers involved.

The Distant Sun

Becoming Noble • 478 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Religion Investigation Legal Community Freedom
  1. The protection of space and claimed faith allowed a community to operate in secrecy and avoid legal intervention.
  2. Owning a large swath of land provided a secretive community with distance from scrutiny and protection from outside interference.
  3. Lessons from secretive communities can be applied to identify opportunities for invoking similar protective measures.

Georgia Fake Electors All Turn on Each Other

SHERO • 707 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Legal Investigation Justice Department Criminal charges
  1. Georgia fake electors in legal trouble for turning on each other in an investigation led by District Attorney Fani Willis.
  2. Attorneys representing the fake electors facing conflict of interest accusations for not informing clients about immunity offers.
  3. Possibility of criminal charges at both state and federal levels for the fake electors involved in impaneling rival slates of electors.

Vignettes: War #3

Myth Pilot • 628 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23
🌐 International War Military Investigation Operations
  1. Captain Price transformed a struggling company into a top-performing unit through rigorous training and leadership.
  2. Captain Price conducted unauthorized missions on deployment, sparking a major investigation.
  3. There were rumors that Captain Price's missions involved search patterns and interrogations, hinting at a secretive agenda.

Fulton County District Attorney Responds to Trump

SHERO • 609 implied HN points • 16 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Investigation Prosecution Political Bias Grand Jury
  1. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis responded to Trump's motion by asking the judge to dismiss it.
  2. Willis argued that Trump and Latham failed to prove their claims on due process rights and the grand jury process.
  3. A group of media outlets objected to Trump's request to quash the special grand jury report, emphasizing public concern.

Update 5/13/23

FOIA Around And Find Out • 589 implied HN points • 14 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Funding Truth GOP
  1. The frequency of post updates has decreased due to being busy, but there will be more developments in the next few months.
  2. There are high expectations for the cases brought forward, with potential answers coming from investigations.
  3. There may be fundraising opportunities in the future to support ongoing efforts related to the content discussed.

How Congress Can Investigate the Pandemic Origins Cover-up

The DisInformation Chronicle • 535 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Corruption Cover-up Documents Funding
  1. Researchers and the National Institutes of Health gamed the science - follow the documents, follow the money.
  2. Congress should demand that the NIH release documents hidden from reporters and investigate criminal misuse by virologists at USAID.
  3. Congress also needs to demand documents and financial records from university virologists funded by the NIH to get to the bottom of the pandemic's origins.

The Blake House Mystery

Development Hell • 493 implied HN points • 12 Mar 23
⚔ Fiction Mystery Suspense Investigation
  1. The Blake House Mystery involves the disappearance of a family in 2010, which remained unsolved despite extensive police investigation.
  2. The narrative includes fragments and chronological breadcrumbs that create suspense and intrigue for the readers.
  3. The post offers contextual material and research related to the 'Lovecraft Investigations Season 4,' hinting at an intriguing crossover.

Documentary: The US Government Covered Up Use of Biowarfare in Korea by Killing Its Own Scientist and Then Claiming It Was an LSD Experiment Gone Wrong

husseini • 471 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Cover-up Investigation Conspiracy
  1. Documentary 'Wormwood' exposes US government's cover-up of biowarfare history
  2. US government creates false cover stories like the 'LSD experiment gone wrong'
  3. Frank Olson's death reveals manipulation and control tactics by the government

BREAKING: HBS professor placed on "administrative leave" following bombshell investigation into fake data

Karlstack • 337 implied HN points • 17 Jun 23
📰 News Investigation Academic Fraud Publication
  1. HBS professor under investigation for fake data is placed on administrative leave and faces paper retractions
  2. Investigation team of academics uncovered evidence of fraud and requested retraction of papers
  3. Fraudulent papers are likely to be extensive, with at least four retractions and potential for more