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A Young Man Found Hanging In Tree In California, Family Disputes Authorities Saying Suicide

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A young man was found hanging in a tree in Palmdale, California, authorities have called his death a suicide, however, the family disputes this narrative, Fox News reported.

Robert Fuller an African American in his 20’s was found hanging around 4 a.m. Wednesday by a witness who saw Fuller’s body hanging from a tree in an area called the Poncitlan Square, 38300 block of 9th Street East. The witness immediately called 911 and police responded. Homicide detectives have initially said that Fuller killed himself however, the investigation is ongoing according to reports.

“From initial investigation of the scene and everything we’ve recovered at the scene, all signs right now lead us to believe this was a suicide,” Lt. Brandon Dean with the Palmdale sheriff’s station told LAist “Without going into too much detail, it doesn’t appear there was any sign of a fight or struggle.”

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Palmdale Station said that early indicators revealed that Fuller, died by suicide and that “there are no signs of a struggle or that he was hung up.”

LASD stated a 24-year-old man likely hanged himself in a Palmdale park this week. But limited details about the case — and the symbolism of a young man dying by hanging in the Antelope Valley — have some speculating on social media that Fuller was the victim of a hate crime.

Fuller was attached to addresses in Palmdale and Las Vegas, and Dean said the sheriff’s department is “still talking to family members to see where he was laying his head at night.”

On Twitter, speculation about what happened to Fuller drove the hashtag, “JusticeForRobertFuller,” to trend nationally on Friday. Twitter wasn’t the only one to chime in on Fuller’s death and suspect a hate crime, several community members confronted city officials at a news conference on Friday, questioning why officials were quick to label Fuller’s death a suicide and questioning whether foul play was involved, LA Times reported.

The family of Fuller, including his sister, Diamond Alexander dispute that the man hung himself in a tree.

“My little brother died here alone,” Diamond Alexander said on Facebook in a post sharing an article about Fuller’s death. “This s—t hurts, please keep us in prayers.”

Protest plans were circulating on social media Friday morning for a community rally this Saturday at 11 a.m. in the park where Fuller’s body was found. One flier reads, “Robert was murdered in front of city hall. Hung in a tree & they are trying to cover it up.”

The City of Palmdale put out a statement via Twitter.

“The City of Palmdale extends its sincere condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of the individual who tragically passed away in Palmdale on Wednesday, June 10. Our thoughts and prayers are with them,” the city said in a statement.

City officials also added this was not the first suicide that has occurred in Palmdale during the coronavirus pandemic.

“Many people are suffering extreme mental anguish and the City wants everyone to know that help is available,” said City Manager J.J. Murphy. “There are local resources such as Mental Health America of Los Angeles, AV Vet Center, and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.”

City Manager J.J. Murphy also addressed Fuller’s death in a separate report in the Antelope Valley Press, stating: “My first concern is with this individual, his family members, and anybody else out there in our community who is at wit’s end.”

Murphy added, “[s]adly, it is not the first such incident since the CV pandemic began. Many people are suffering extreme mental anguish and the City wants everyone to know that help is available,” he said.

It’s worth noting for readers, Palmdale’s sordid history includes documented activity by neo-Nazi youth gangs and housing discrimination against African Americans. In fact, in 2007, KKK posters were found in the area depicting two prominent black activists hanging from a tree and signed near Knight High School. “It depicts two images of the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rev. Al Sharpton, hanging from a tree and says, `Nappy headed pimps, don’t come to the Antelope Valley,’ with `KKK’ underneath it,” Darren Parker, then president of the Antelope Valley Human Relations Task Force said about the posters.

Although authorities have said that Fuller killed himself, there is a plethora of evidence that points in the direction of this being a hate crime murder including the location near City Hall. A GoFundMe page set up by Diamond, in Robert Fuller’s memory has so far had over 5,000 people donate more than $100,000 towards funeral expenses for the family.

Diamond was overcome by the generosity of the internet writing a heart filled thank you message.

“Words can’t describe how my family is feeling,” Diamond wrote. “We grew up there in the Antelope Valley, we have so many friends, families that loved Robert. Please help with whatever you can. We greatly appreciate everyone. Thank you for standing with us during this difficult time.”

 

 

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Alex Baldridge is an activist and freelance journalist from the midwestern United States who was inspired to become a writer after watching the development of the Wikileaks story and the persecution of Julian Assange. Alex is especially interested in topics like surveillance, the rise of automation, foreign policy, prison reform, and the legal system.

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Lil Uzi Vert Has $24 Million Diamond Installed In His Head

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The rapper Lil Uzi Vert has recently had a $24 million diamond surgically installed into his forehead. The rapper has reportedly been saving for the strange body modification for the past three years.

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He told reporters that the diamond costs more than his home and all of his cars put together. Oddly enough, the diamond could cost more than his entire net worth, which has been estimated at no higher than $16 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

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Lil Uzi gained initial recognition following the release of the commercial mixtape Luv Is Rage in 2015, which led to a recording contract with Atlantic Records.

The rapper attracted mainstream attention following the release of his debut single “Money Longer” in 2016. After releasing two additional mixtapes in 2016 and 2017, including one in collaboration with Gucci Mane, Lil Uzi Vert was featured on the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping Migos’ single “Bad and Boujee”. He later secured his first top ten single with “XO Tour Llif3”, which won the MTV Video Music Award for Song of Summer.

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At the 2018 Grammy Awards, Lil Uzi Vert was nominated for Best New Artist. His second studio album, Eternal Atake was among the most anticipated albums in 2o20 and peaked at number one on the Billboard 200.

Some fans noticed that the diamond seemed to be loose and off-center, but Uzi clarified that it is only like that temporarily because there is still swelling in the area.

“It’s in the middle. I just got a long bar in it because I just got it pierced. When the swelling go down I’ll get a short bar so it won’t move. Y’all keep talking about it off because I got a long bar in it so it can move ’cause of the swelling. When it go down, it gonna be right though,” he said in the video below.

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Photos Show Epstein Cuddling With Young Girl On Private Jet

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New photos that were recently obtained by journalists at The Daily Mail show Jeffrey Epstein cuddling with a sleeping young girl. The photos are said to have been taken on Epstein’s notorious private jet. The late billionaire pedophile reportedly took the girl to Disney World and was returning home with her when the photos were taken.

The most disturbing image shows Epstein sitting in his airplane with the young girl laying on top of his lap. Other photos showed the group’s trip to Disney World, where Epstein, the young girl, and others were seen posing with Disney characters like “Piglet” from “Winnie The Pooh.”

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The young girl in the photos has not been identified, and it is not clear if she was one of Epstein’s victims, but the images certainly paint an ugly picture.

The Disney trip reportedly took place in 2004, which was a few years before he was first arrested. However, many victims say that his abusive behavior goes back far earlier than 2004.

Epstein’s associate and one-time girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell is also believed to have been on the trip, although she does not appear in any of the photos. Some of the faces on the photos are blurred out.

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A source who was on the trip said, “It was a fun day. We ate in a restaurant with two of Jeffrey’s friends who he met there. Jeffrey however did not eat lunch. I hardly ever saw him eat at a restaurant. Food always had to be prepared by a personal chef.”

The source also said that Epstein and his entourage had full VIP access to the theme park and never had to wait in any lines.

“We were given a VIP tour of the park and someone was escorting us around from ride to ride. The group never had to be in line for a ride or a rollercoaster, we went to the front of the line each time,” the source told the Mail.

The source also claimed that the photo was innocent, despite how bad it looks in the context of what we now know about Epstein.

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“It had been a long day and the girl just fell asleep in his arms. The picture is terrifying based upon what we know now but it was entirely innocent,” the source said.

Epstein reportedly flew about ten other people to Disney World for the Trip, including Ghislaine Maxwell, his personal assistant Sarah Kellen and Slovakian model Nadia Marcinkova.

New details about Epstein’s crimes and his associates are expected to be revealed during the upcoming criminal trial against Ghislaine Maxwell. Epstein and Maxwell were connected with major players on both sides of the political spectrum who have a lot to lose if Maxwell discusses their involvement with Epstein’s criminal network. With how many people that Epstein was connected to there is no telling what can be revealed in the upcoming trial.

Epstein allegedly died in his jail cell on August 10, 2019. The medical examiner ruled the death a suicide. Epstein’s lawyers have disputed the ruling, and there has been significant public skepticism about the true cause of his death.

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Nancy Pelosi Reelected As House Speaker In Narrow Vote

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Nancy Pelosi won another term as Speaker of the House of Representatives on Sunday, after a narrow vote.

80-year-old Pelosi will hold the position for a second consecutive two-year term and fourth overall, having previously been elected in 2007, 2009 and 2019.

Pelosi has served as a US representative from California since 1987. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the only woman in U.S. history to serve as Speaker and, until the inauguration of Kamala Harris as Vice President, is the highest-ranking female elected official in United States history.

As House speaker, Pelosi is second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice president.

During her first speakership, she was instrumental in the passage of many of the Obama administration’s landmark bills, including the Affordable Care Act, the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and the 2010 Tax Relief Act.

Pelosi lost the speakership in 2011 after the Republican Party won a majority in the House of Representatives in the 2010 elections.

She retained her role as leader of the House Democratic Caucus and returned to the role of House minority leader. In the 2018 midterm elections, the Democrats regained control of the House.

When the 116th Congress convened on January 3, 2019, Pelosi was again elected speaker, becoming the first former speaker to return to the post since Sam Rayburn in 1955.

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Under Pelosi’s leadership, the House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump on December 18, 2019.

Despite supporting the $2000 checks for struggling Americans, Pelosi, along with everyone in congress have provoked anger from citizens who see them as being out of touch with the average people.

The nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics (CRP) estimated in 2009 that Pelosi’s average net worth was $58 million which ranks her 13th among 25 wealthiest members of Congress.

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Roll Call said Pelosi’s earnings are connected to her husband’s heavy investments in stocks that include Apple, Disney, Comcast, and Facebook. Roll Call reported that the Pelosis have $13.46 million in liabilities including mortgages on seven properties.

According to Roll Call, Pelosi and her husband hold properties “worth at least $14.65 million, including a St. Helena vineyard in Napa Valley worth at least $5 million, and commercial real estate in San Francisco”.

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