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Kincora abuse investigation stopped by MI5 says ex-army officer
Kincora abuse investigation stopped by MI5 says ex-army officer
‘A former army intelligence officer has said he was ordered to stop investigating allegations of child sexual abuse at a boys’ home in the 1970s.
Brian Gemmell said a senior MI5 officer told him to stop looking into claims of abuse at Kincora Boys’ Home in east Belfast.
He said he presented a report on the allegations to the officer in 1975.’
Prince Philip’s ex-aide accused of three sex attacks on girl aged 12 while he was working for Royal Family
Prince Philip’s ex-aide accused of three sex attacks on girl aged 12 while he was working for Royal Family
‘A trusted former aide to Prince Philip and Princess Anne will face court next week accused of sexually assaulting a girl of 12 while he was working for the Royal Family in the early 70s.
Ex-Marine Benjamin Herman, 79, has been charged with three counts of indecent assault and one of attempted indecent assault on the child when he was Philip’s equerry – or personal attendant – at Buckingham Palace.
The Lieutenant-Colonel later went on to become Princess Anne’s private secretary, before returning to the military.’
The dark side of surrogacy, IVF, and other reproductive technologies
The dark side of surrogacy, IVF, and other reproductive technologies
‘I recently watched a film on Netflix entitled “Frozen Angels” — about surrogacy, IVF, and the enormous business of reproductive technology in southern California. To me, the film was very disturbing, but I recommend people see it anyway. If you are not yet a netflix subscriber, you can watch the documentary for free as Netflix is offering the first month of a subscription at no cost.
Two very disturbing aspects of the film are:’
Child sex abuse trial halted as judge ‘falls asleep’ listening to alleged victim’s evidence
Child sex abuse trial halted as judge ‘falls asleep’ listening to alleged victim’s evidence
‘The trial of a suspected paedophile collapsed after a senior judge was accused of “falling asleep” as one of the alleged victims gave evidence.
Recorder Philip Cattan, who is described on the St Johns Buildings Barrister Chambers website as “one the most senior experienced and respected criminal practitioners on the Northern Circuit”, was allegedly seen “nodding off” at Manchester Crown Court as the under-age victim answered questions about her alleged sexual abuse via video link.
Believing that the judge could have missed a vital piece of evidence while asleep, barristers from both sides raised a “point of law”, had the trial adjourned and confronted the judge about his behaviour.’
Margaret Thatcher’s Cabinet bigwigs named in Leon Brittan paedophile files
Margaret Thatcher’s Cabinet bigwigs named in Leon Brittan paedophile files
‘The paedophile dossier handed to former Home Secretary Leon Brittan named two high-ranking colleagues in Margaret Thatcher’s cabinet, it has been claimed.
The file said to have named Sir Keith Joseph and Sir Rhodes Boyson amid warnings of an active child abuse network in Westminster sparked an internal Home Office inquiry.
The probe was not officially revealed nor the findings made public.’
Sent worldwide, Shannon Hick’s ‘iconic’ Sandy Hook photo was faked
Sent worldwide, Shannon Hick’s ‘iconic’ Sandy Hook photo was faked
‘According to TIME, “At 10:09 am, 10 minutes after she climbed out of her vehicle, she snapped the shutter on an elementary school class being led out of the school by two Connecticut State Police officers.
‘I knew that, coming out of the building — as terrified as they were — those children were safe,’ Hicks said, of the photograph soon to grace the front pages of newspapers, magazines, and nearly every breaking news website around the world. ‘I just felt that it was an important moment.’”
The only problem with this story is that it is false! We have a photograph of the photographer taking the photograph! It was staged and Sandy Hook was a hoax, which means that Shannon Hicks and The Newtown Bee were complicit in the fraud, the full dimensions of which are becoming apparent.’
Police to investigate whether their own officers and politicians tried to ‘cover-up’ alleged abuse at school linked to Cyril Smith
Police to investigate whether their own officers and politicians tried to ‘cover-up’ alleged abuse at school linked to Cyril Smith
‘Police are set to launch a criminal investigation into an alleged cover-up of child abuse at a school linked to Sir Cyril Smith.
The Lib Dem politician, who died aged 82 in 2010, is alleged to have used his status to sexually abuse scores of young boys with impunity at Knowl View School in Rochdale.
But despite repeated complaints by his victims and previous police inquiries, he and others have never been prosecuted.’
Nearly One Quarter of American Children in Poverty. Anti-Poverty Measures Scrapped under Obama’s ‘Sequester Budget’
Nearly One Quarter of American Children in Poverty. Anti-Poverty Measures Scrapped under Obama’s ‘Sequester Budget’
‘A total of 16.3 million children live in poverty, and 45 percent of children in the US live in households whose incomes fall below 200 percent of the federal poverty line.
The annual report, tilted the Kids Count Data Book, compiles data on children’s economic well-being, education, health, and family support. It concludes that, “inequities among children remain deep and stubbornly persistent.”
The report is an indictment of the state of American society nearly six years after the onset of the financial crisis in 2008. While the Obama administration and the media have proclaimed an economic “recovery,” conditions of life for the vast majority of the population continue to deteriorate.’
Mississippi Cuts $1.3 Billion from Schools, Gives $1.3 Billion to Nissan
Mississippi Cuts $1.3 Billion from Schools, Gives $1.3 Billion to Nissan
‘Mississippi has proved to us all that austerity, or the political ideology of “government living within its means,” is a farce. All austerity means is taking money away from public services, and giving it to private business. Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and the GOP-led legislature illustrated that perfectly in two ways.’
Teacher disciplined because her students’ scores are too high
Teacher disciplined because her students’ scores are too high
‘An East Rockaway teacher has accused the school district of ousting her from the classroom because her students’ strong performance on standardized tests has backfired.
Voula Coyle, a veteran fourth grade teacher at Rhame Avenue School, said her strong teaching skills have dragged down her school’s state rating.’
Teenage Girl Beaten By Police For A Curfew Violation
Teenage Girl Beaten By Police For A Curfew Violation
‘A 17-year-old girl in Pittsburgh was beaten by police, and later hospitalized, after she and a group of friends were stopped for a curfew violation. Merceedez Wright is now wearing a neck brace and has cuts and bruises all over her body, the result of a violent encounter with police which occurred on the night of July 15th. Power-tripping police officers aggressively pursued and injured this teenager all for the unspeakable “crime” of being near an ice cream shop just a few minutes past 10pm, the neighborhood enforced curfew. ‘
High doses of antidepressants increase self-harm in children: Harvard
High doses of antidepressants increase self-harm in children: Harvard
‘High doses of brain-altering chemicals marketed as “anti-depressants” increase the likelihood of self-harm, rather than decreasing the risk, say Harvard health scientists in a study that analyzed data on 162,625 people.
Drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s) may raise the risk of suicidal behavior in children and young adults, according to the analysis. SSRI’s are the chemical substances which make up the antidepressants Prozac and Zoloft.’
Rolf Harris fast-tracked to cushy prison
Rolf Harris fast-tracked to cushy prison
‘Paedophile Rolf Harris was taken straight from court to a comfortable jail and dodged tough Wandsworth prison.
The pervert, 84, sentenced to five years and nine months for indecent assault on four girls, should have spent several weeks at the Victorian jail for assessment.
Instead he was fast-tracked to a vulnerable inmate unit at Bullingdon prison, Oxon.’
Two Tory Ministers were named in a damning 1980s paedophile dossier
Two Tory Ministers were named in a damning 1980s paedophile dossier
‘Two senior ministers in the Thatcher government exposed by the Sunday Mirror last week for indulging in sex parties with underage rent boys were named in a damning paedophile dossier compiled in the 1980s.
Sir Keith Joseph and Sir Rhodes Boyson were cited in the “VIP” paedophile document drawn up by Labour’s Barbara Castle. Other MPs, senior policemen, head teachers and clergy were also named.’
Yet another and still the tip of the iceberg: police examine claims late Cardiff MP George Thomas abused boy
Yet another and still the tip of the iceberg: police examine claims late Cardiff MP George Thomas abused boy
‘Police say they are investigating allegations the former House of Commons speaker George Thomas sexually abused a nine-year-old boy.
The alleged victim, now aged 55, told the Mirror newspaper he was abused in the 1960s and 1970s by the late MP who was a friend of his foster parents.
South Wales Police admitted the claims were first made in 2013 and they failed at first to contact the complainant.’
Esther Rantzen: My shock over my MP lover’s links to Elm House paedophile ring
Esther Rantzen: My shock over my MP lover’s links to Elm House paedophile ring
‘Esther Rantzen has spoken of her revulsion after learning that a former lover has been linked to the child abuse scandal threatening to engulf Westminster.
The broadcaster and Childline founder had an affair with politician Sir Nicholas Fairbairn after they met at a BBC studio in 1966.
But Ms Rantzen has now distanced herself from the late Conservative MP and Solicitor General for Scotland – who died in 1995, aged 61.’
Former rent boy: ‘I was abused by top Tories then blackmailed to keep quiet’
Former rent boy: ‘I was abused by top Tories then blackmailed to keep quiet’
‘A former rent boy caught up in the Westminster sex ring scandal today reveals he was blackmailed into being abused by top Tories.
He tells how he was snared by two sinister pimps who threatened to send graphic pictures of him to his parents if he tried to flee their clutches.
He was even warned his family back home in troubled Northern Ireland would have an “accident” if he refused to have sex with their powerful clients.’
UK ex-Minister supported ‘Paedo’ child fostering application as sex abuse inquiry engulfs Westministers bubble
UK ex-Minister supported ‘Paedo’ child fostering application as sex abuse inquiry engulfs Westministers bubble
‘A former UK Minister, recommended that a convicted paedophile be allowed to foster children, the Sunday World has learned, as the child sex abuse scandal gets closer to the seat of Power at Westminster.
The high profile ex-minister recommended that a convicted paedophile be allowed to foster two children and voiced objections when a London Borough refused him permission.
The ex-Minister is now a suspect in separate child abuse investigations and is believed to have been interviewed by London Detectives, investigating historical child sex abuse allegations in the 70’s and 80’s but his name has not been released by the London Metropolitan Police.’