Ex-president Poroshenko investigated in Ukraine over embezzlement, allegedly stealing US aid

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau has opened a probe against former president, Petro Poroshenko, who is suspected of abuse of power, embezzlement “on a grand scale” and allegedly stealing US aid funds.

The case against the ex-president was opened following a complaint by a group of Ukrainian MPs and the nation’s High Anti-Corruption Court demanding the authorities investigate embezzlement and misappropriation of the foreign financial aid at the time of Poroshenko’s term in office, a Ukrainian MP Renat Kuzmin said in a Facebook post.

Kuzmin, a member of the Opposition Platform – For Live party, also published the anti-corruption bureau’s documents, confirming that the case against Poroshenko had been launched. The papers state that the former president and some “unknown people” from his administration are suspected of embezzling “on a grand scale,” subsequent legalization of criminally obtained funds, and abuse of power.

The MP himself said that the investigation would look into the misappropriation of funds provided to Ukraine in the form of international aid, including by the administration of the former US President Barack Obama.

Poroshenko did not react directly to the accusations against him. Instead, his lawyer told the media that the ex-president plans to file as many as 14 lawsuits seeking moral compensation from Ukraine’s National Bureau of Investigations, the anti-corruption bureau and the police. His lawyer also denounced the investigation against his client as political persecution instigated by the administration of the current president, Volodymyr Zelensky.

The news comes just months after Poroshenko’s ally, Kiev mayor and three-time world boxing champion Vitali Klitschko was also accused of embezzlement and even treason by the anti-corruption bureau.

https://www.rt.com/news/479526-ukraine-poroshenko-investigated-embezzlement-stealing/

Syrian Army uncovers network of tunnels in Ma’arat Al-Nu’man: video

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) uncovered a network of tunnels inside the recently captured city of Ma’arat Al-Nu’man in the Idlib countryside.

According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the military was combing through Ma’arat Al-Nu’man when they uncovered these tunnels inside the city.

Since capturing Ma’arat Al-Nu’man, the Syrian Arab Army has been combing through the city to make sure there are no militants left and no explosives hidden inside the city

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-uncovers-network-of-tunnels-in-maarat-al-numan-video/

Bernie Team Angry That DNC Stacks Convention Committee With Podesta, Clinton Allies

The Democratic National Committee is under fire for appointing former Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Barney Frank and John Podesta — both allies of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton — to the convention committee.

Nina Turner, the national campaign co-chair for independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, called the move “a slap in the face,” adding, “If the DNC believes that it’s going to get away in 2020 with what it did in 2016, it has another thing coming.”

https://dailycaller.com/2020/01/29/bernie-team-angry-dnc-convention-committee-podesta-clinton-allies/

BREAKING: Democrat Special Guest Lev Parnas Is Escorted from Senate Gallery – Criminal Ankle Bracelets Are Not Allowed

Earlier today GOP donor Lev Parnas, out on bail on federal charges, got court permission to travel to Washington, D.C. to visit the Senate during the impeachment trial of President Trump.

Parnas is making the rounds of Senate offices with a tale that he’s got the goods on Trump and Ukraine, trailed by ever-hopeful media that he is the one to take out Trump.

Although we couldn’t arrange to have Lev Parnas watch the trial with us because his GPS ankle monitor is not allowed, Lev will join us in DC tomorrow to show support for a fair trial, with witnesses & evidence. #AmericansWantWitnesses #LetLevSpeak #LevRemembers #CallTheWitnesses pic.twitter.com/4VpezvQw4K

— Joseph A. Bondy (@josephabondy) January 29, 2020

But Lev’s time at the Impeachment Trial was interrupted when he was escorted from the gallery.

Ankle monitors are NOT allowed in the Senate gallery.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/01/breaking-democrat-special-guest-lev-parnas-is-escorted-from-senate-gallery-criminal-ankle-bracelets-are-not-allowed/

Biden Says He’d Want Michelle Obama As His Running Mate

Who wants to take a 56-year-old woman — who’s never held elected office, not even town dogcatcher — and put her in the White House?

Who other than Uncle Joe Biden.

The once inevitable 2020 Democrat presidential nominee, who has been flagging in the polls of late, dropped by a campaign stop in Muscatine, Iowa, on Tuesday, where he eventually took questions from the audience.

“Would you consider appointing Obama for the Supreme Court,” a man in the audience asked, apparently unaware that presidents simply nominate their selections and the Senate decides whether they serve on the court.

“Yeah, I would, but I don’t think he’d do it. He’d be a great Supreme Court justice,” Biden said.

Yeah, I would, but I don’t think he’d do it. He’d be a great Supreme Court justice,” Biden said.

The questioner followed up with the question, “Second question is, which Obama?”

“I sure would like Michelle [Obama] to be the vice president,” Biden said with his trademark smirk. “They’re both incredibly qualified people and they’re such decent, honorable people.”

It wasn’t the first time Biden has mentioned Michelle Obama being his running mate. As his poll numbers drop, he has often tried to cash in on the popularity of his former boss.

In September, Biden appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and was asked by the host if he ever sought Michelle Obama’s advice. He said “I only want her to be my vice president.”

And in December, the former vice president said he’d nominate former President Obama to the nation’s highest court “if he’d take it.”

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/01/biden-says-hed-want-michelle-obama-as-his-running-mate/

Space Junk? Elon Musk Seeks 30,000 5G Satellites In Space

Elon Musk’s grandfather was the head of Technocracy, Inc. in Canada during the 1930s and 40s. As a Technocrat himself, Musk builds because he can, not because there is a moral imperative to do so.

Flooding the earth with 5G radiation and satellites if fraught with major consequences, including health issues. However, 30k satellites will effectively destroy Earth-based astronomy because of the diffusion of reflected light. And don’t forget space junk that will eventually be falling to earth. ⁃ TN Editor

Elon Musk is preparing to launch 60 Starlink ‘internet satellites’ into space tomorrow – despite ongoing fury over the project.

The tech billionaire’s rocket firm SpaceX will launch the satellites in defiance of critics who say Musk is flooding Earth’s orbit with “space junk”.

Starlink is Musk’s bid to create a network of satellites in space that will beam internet back down to Earth.

Dozens of satellites have already been launched – and Musk has approval to send tens of thousands more into orbit.

Later today, a 229-foot-tall Falcon 9 rocket will take 60 satellites into space, where they will orbit 341 miles above Earth.

The launch was scheduled to take place on Monday, January 27, but has been delayed until January 28 due to strong winds

https://www.technocracy.news/space-junk-elon-musk-seeks-30000-5g-satellites-in-space/

Florida Carry Wins Lawsuit Against Broward County’s Gun-Grabbing Ordinances

Florida Carry, Inc. recently won a lawsuit against Broward County and County Administrator Bertha Henry.

The pro-gun organization pursued a permanent injunction to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners from the county’s multiple illegal ordinances that infringe on gun rights.

“Broward County has ignored repeated attempts since 2011 by Florida Carry to gain its compliance with state law and left us with no choice but to file this case,” proclaimed Florida Carry Executive Director Sean Caranna. “Let this case serve as proof that when local officials refuse to stop breaking the law in order to deny the rights of Floridians, Florida Carry will act to demand that people’s rights be protected.

https://libertyconservativenews.com/florida-carry-wins-lawsuit-against-broward-countys-gun-grabbing-ordinances/

Coronavirus Chaos Forces Starbucks To Shutter Almost Half Its Stores In China

Starbucks announced Tuesday that it could take a big financial hit from the coronavirus outbreak in China, as it was forced to close thousands of stores in top operating markets, reported Reuters.

The outbreak of the deadly disease has so far resulted in 132 deaths and over 6,145 confirmed cases.

Authorities have locked down 15 cities and all transportation networks, along with 57 million people confined to their homes. Many of these cities have shuttered factories and all retail stores for the next several weeks.

Starbucks said it closed more than 2,000 out of its 4,292 stores in China, which caused investors to sell the stock, down about one percent on Wednesday morning.

https://www.activistpost.com/2020/01/coronavirus-chaos-forces-starbucks-to-shutter-almost-half-its-stores-in-china.html