SYRIA UPDATE

Soussan: Belarus’ support for Syria against terrorism highly appreciated

Foreign and Expatriates Ministry held on Monday a farewell ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus for the ambassador of the Belarusian Republic in Damascus Alexander Ponomarev who is wrapping up his diplomatic mission in Syria.

https://sana.sy/en/?p=152659

YPG Claims That 11 Turkish-backed Militants Were Killed In Two Fresh Attacks In Afrin

On December 2nd, our unit carried out an action against a patrol of the Jaysh al-Islam mercenaries in the Dermishmishe village, near to #Afrin city. As a result, 5 terrorists were killed and 3 others wounded, while the vehicle was destroyed.

https://southfront.org/ypg-claims-that-11-turkish-backed-militants-were-killed-in-two-fresh-attacks-in-afrin/

Al-Nusra terrorists obtain 100 drones through Turkish borders to use them in chemical attacks

SANA- Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist organization has obtained 100 drones through one of the Turkish merchants with the aim of carrying out terrorist attacks with chemical substances on civilians and positions of the Syrian Arab Army from Idleb.

The drones were handed over to Moroccan and Libyan terrorists, the sources added. “Terrorists are working under the supervision of a British expert to make modifications on the drones to become lighter and to able to carry small shells loaded with toxic chemical substances,” according to the sources.

https://sana.sy/en/?p=152613

Syrian Army Eliminated Over 270 ISIS Members In Al-Suwayda Province Since Middle November: Russian MoD

Syrian troops have eliminated more than 270 ISIS members during the operation in the province of Al-Suwayda since the middle of November, Oleg Makarevich, a spokesman for the command of the Russian task force in Syria, told media on December 3.

“During the operation, over 270 militants were killed, large amounts of weapons, ammunition, shells, foreign-made landmines, including 12 TOW anti-tank guided missiles, were seized,” he stressed adding that most militants had arrived in al-Suwayda from the US-controlled area of At-Tanf

“The terrorists had been there for a long time, flocking to the area for several months. Among them were militants who were able to leave Yarmouk and Damascus in advance and also arrived from al-Tanf. Another difficulty was that tanks and heavy artillery have very limited maneuverability there, while the militants had many grenade launchers, anti-tank missiles and 82mm mortars.”

https://southfront.org/syrian-army-eliminated-over-270-isis-members-in-al-suwayda-province-since-middle-november-russian-mod/

Map Update: Military Situation In Syria On December 3, 2018

https://southfront.org/map-update-military-situation-in-syria-on-december-3-2018/

Syrian War Report – Dec. 3, 2018: Syrian Military Deploys Troops, Battle Tanks Near Idlib

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https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-dec-3-2018-syrian-military-deploys-troops-battle-tanks-near-idlib/

NOTE: Just want to highlight this: Khalid al-Mahamid, a prominent figure of the Syrian opposition, revealed that there is “an international agreement” to eliminate Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Idlib.

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God's in your corner baker! 11:11

CA - Foothill HS Basketball Coach Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Student

The Foothill High School’s boys basketball coach arrested last week after being suspected of horrifically engaging in oral sex with a minor has been arraigned on Monday afternoon.

32-year-old Stephen Calton was arrested on felony charges on Thursday night following a probe that started in June this year.

A woman who studied in Foothill High School has come forward to file charges against Calton. The woman was only 17 years old two years ago when she had a relationship with Calton who participated in oral sex with her on several occasions.

There is still not much information available on the case filed against the basketball coach. The woman is now an adult. Her identity is not revealed to the public.

Calton appeared in court on Monday but did not enter a plea as he informed Sacramento Judge Patrick Marlette that he did not have a lawyer. The accused was given by the judge a week to get himself a legal counsel. Court session resumes on December 10.

Calton started coaching freshman and junior varsity basketball at Foothill in 2011. He took his time and was finally promoted as the school’s head coach for hoops in 2016.

Prior to his hiring, Calton managed to have his background checks cleared. He was, however, arrested while already being employed by Foothill in 2016. The case, though, did not involve students or school staff. He was arrested on vandalism and domestic charges and pleaded no contest on September 9, 2016. He received five years’ probation.

Since the basketball mentor is still under probation for past charges, he is now no longer eligible for bail because the charges now violate his probation.

Twin Rivers Unified School District spokesperson Zenobia Gerald said: “We are fully committed to taking the necessary steps to protect students and staff. The district takes any concerns and complaints regarding the conduct of all employees seriously and will not tolerate inappropriate or unprofessional behavior of any kind.”

https://thegoldwater.com/news/43463-CA-Foothill-HS-Basketball-Coach-Arrested-for-Sexually-Assaulting-Student

Mueller Preps End of Russia Probe – Will Release Memos About Mike Flynn, Cohen, Paul Manafort This Week

Special Counsel Robert Mueller is prepping for the end of his Russia probe and will release memos this week about Mike Flynn, Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen according to Deep State reporter, Michael Isikoff of Yahoo News.

Isikoff is the same reporter whose Yahoo News article about Carter Page ended up being used as a “source” to justify obtaining a FISA warrant.

Mueller is expected to release his memo on General Flynn Tuesday and memos about Manafort and Cohen are expected to be released Friday.

Yahoo News reported:

The new information about the state of Mueller’s investigation comes during a pivotal week when the special counsel’s prosecutors are planning to file memos about three of their most high profile defendants — former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn, former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and former Trump personal lawyer Michael Cohen.

A Flynn sentencing memo is due Tuesday, and memos about Manafort and Cohen are slated for Friday. All three documents are expected to yield significant new details on what cooperation the three of them provided to the Russia investigation.

Peter Carr, spokesman for the special counsel confirmed to Yahoo News that the Manafort memo will be made public, but may have redactions.

One America News reporter Jack Posobiec said on Monday: Hearing Flynn to get a very positive report tomorrow from the Special Counsel. Many saying they will recommend no jail time. Flynn lawyer likely will move to reduce/drop charges altogether

President Trump should pardon every American caught up in Mueller’s witch hunt – especially General Flynn.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2018/12/mueller-preps-end-of-russia-probe-will-release-memos-about-mike-flynn-cohen-paul-manafort-this-week/

North Carolina congressional race tainted with evidence of voter fraud

A congressional race in North Carolina in which the candidates are within a thousand votes of one another is now being investigated over significant evidence of voter fraud in one particular county, according to Popular Information.

About the race: North Carolina's 9th district features Republican Mark Harris against Democrat Dan McCready. Harris is leading by 905 votes. However, the North Carolina State Board of Elections has refused to certify the race due to irregularities involving mail-in absentee ballots in Bladen County.

What's going on with the ballots? Bladen County stood out because even though Republicans only requested 19 percent of the mail-in absentee ballots in the county, Harris won 61 percent of the mail-in absentee vote. Meanwhile, McCready won the mail-in absentee vote in every other county.

What's the evidence of fraud? Popular Information obtained photocopies of 162 absentee ballot envelopes, which are typically public record from the election board. In order to vote by mail, a voter must sign the envelope and have two witnesses sign as well.

Out of the 162 absentee ballots envelopes Popular Information reviewed, 130 of them were signed by just eight different witnesses, with each of those eight signing between 10 and 45 of the envelopes, and some of the eight often pairing up on dozens envelopes.

Five of the eight witnesses who signed most of the envelopes list the same address. WSOC-TV looked into it, and it's a one bedroom apartment that only one of the witnesses lives at.

One of those witnesses, Ginger Eason, told a WSOC reporter that she was paid to go pick up and act as a witness for absentee ballots. That's a problem, since a coordinated effort to collect absentee ballots is illegal, and Eason herself admitted that she can't confirm that all ballots made it to the Board of Elections.

https://www.theblaze.com/north-carolina-congressional-race-tainted-with-evidence-of-voter-fraud