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42,000 Pounds of Walmart Ground Beef Packaged at New Jersey Facility Recalled for E. Coli

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TOMS RIVER, NJ  – Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Saturday.   WalMart did not say which stores ha

The raw ground beef items were produced on June 1, 2020. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]

  • 1-lb. vacuum packages containing “MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF” and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P-53298-82.
  • 1-lb. vacuum packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of “MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES” and a use or freeze by date of June 27, 2020 and lot code P-53934-28.
  • 3-lb. vacuum packages containing three 1 lb. pieces of “MARKETSIDE BUTCHER ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF 93% LEAN / 7% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P53929-70.
  • 1-lb. tray packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of “THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 85% LEAN / 15% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 06/25/20 and lot code P53944-10.
  • 4-lb. tray packages containing 10 ¼ lb. pieces of “THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 80% LEAN / 20% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 06/25/20 and lot code P53937-45.
  • 1-lb. vacuum packages containing four ¼ lb. pieces of “THOMAS FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF PATTIES 85% LEAN / 15% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 06/27/20 and lot code P53935-25.
  • 1-lb. vacuum packages containing “VALUE PACK FRESH GROUND BEEF 76% LEAN / 24% FAT” and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P53930-18.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 46841” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS testing. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160°F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, https://www.fsis.usda.gov/safetempchart.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact the Lakeside Processing Center Call Center at (856) 832-3881.

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Atlantic City Police, Fishermen, EMT Rescue Unconscious Man from Burning Car After Crash

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On June 13, 2020, officers, fishermen, and an EMT assisted in the removal of an unconscious driver whose vehicle was on fire following a motor vehicle crash.

At 3:48 am, patrol officers responded to Route 30 eastbound by milepost 55.6 for a report of a two car motor vehicle crash with one vehicle on fire. Officers Chris Massey and Michael Kedziora arrived to find the front of one vehicle fully engulfed in flames and the driver, a 29-year-old man from Atlantic City, unconscious in the driver’s seat.

https://www.facebook.com/OCPoliceBlotter/videos/579323936347269/

Officers Massey and Kedziora along with assistance from TriCare Medical Transportation EMT Matthew Brown were able to remove the driver from the burning vehicle and pull him to safety.

Two nearby fisherman, Jeramie Cassilis and Jeffrey Bordley, attempted to remove the driver from the vehicle before officers arrived, but could not due to the flames. They did manage to cut the driver’s seatbelt which was instrumental in the driver’s rescue.

An investigation conducted by Officers Joseph Bereheiko and Eric Wessler of the Accident Investigations Section revealed that the driver was operating a Hyundai Elantra when he left the roadway for an unknown reason while traveling east on Route 30. The vehicle drove on to an embankment sending it airborne for approximately 50 feet before landing when it struck concrete pillars and a utility pole head-on. The vehicle came to rest in the lane of travel where it was struck by a vehicle being driven by a 65-year-old man from Atlantic City. This impact caused the Hyundai to catch on fire with the driver trapped inside.

Both drivers were transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with serious injuries. The Atlantic City Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. Route 30 was closed for several hours while the crash was investigated.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Accident Investigations Section at 609-347-5744 or text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD.

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COVID-19 Cases Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels in Ocean County as 9 New Cases Reported

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The COVID-19 pandemic has subsided in Ocean County to a level not seen since March 19th, when 4 cases were reported before the pandemic testing began in full swing.  The numbers are good news from the Ocean County Health Department more than three full weeks after beaches and boardwalks were opened in Ocean County for Memorial Day.    Today, just 9 new cases reported.

Still, the county remains on lockdown by Governor Phil Murphy who is shoving a one-size-fits-all approach to the entire state of New Jersey.   The Ocean County Health Department does not break down new cases by age or whether or not those cases were from assisted living facilities.  Today’s numbers and cumulative data make the state of the pandemic in Ocean County just a little bit more clear.

So far, 9,200 cases have been reported in Ocean County in the first, nearly 100 days of the pandemic and 813 blessed souls have passed.  Of those 813 deaths, 81% were over the age of 65, many living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities that were forced to take in the infected elderly statewide, by Governor Phil Murphy.  The decrease in cases comes at a time when, according to Governor Phil Murphy testing is at its height and tests are now readily available for all.

The seriousness of the cases now being reported by the Ocean County Health Department are not being disclosed.  Across Ocean County, less than 2% of the population caught the disease.  Of that 2%, the majority of deaths in Ocean County were concentrated in assisted living facilities.

This is not to say COVID-19 isn’t serious or didn’t happen, it just had a bigger effect on the elderly, particularly those living in assisted living facilities.  In Manchester, 59% of the deaths were in assisted living facilities.  In Lakewood, 45% of all deaths were in those facilities.  In Brick, 93% of deaths were in assisted living facilities.  In Toms River and Jackson, 75% of the reported deaths were in assisted living facilities.

If you break it down more,  across Ocean County, less than 2% of the total population contracted COVID-19 and just one-tenth of one-percent died from the disease.

We’ve included our data, that we’ve been logging each day from the Ocean County Health Department, and here’s the breakdown for six of the larger towns in Ocean County.

We wanted to get this data out today, because God knows what is going to come out of Phil Murphy’s mouth this week.  The guy brags about the great job he’s doing, yet he sent thousands of seniors to their death and run the state with the second-highest COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

POPULATION # positive cases # died % Positive cases % population died % positive cases that died total # of cases in assisted living % Covid Cases in Assisted Living # of assisted living that died Number of cases that died NOT assisted living % positive cases NOT in Assisted living that died % of positive cases in Assisted that died % deaths in in assisted living % population deaths not in assisted living
JACKSON 55000 840 61 1.53% 0.11% 7.26% 175 0.208 46 15 25% 26% 75% 0.03%
TOMS RIVER 89000 1568 135 1.76% 0.15% 8.61% 220 14% 100 35 26% 45% 74% 0.04%
MANCHESTER 44000 768 120 1.75% 0.27% 15.63% 365 48% 71 49 41% 19% 59% 0.11%
LAKEWOOD 106000 2495 171 2.35% 0.16% 6.85% 331 13% 79 92 54% 24% 46% 0.09%
BRICK 76000 1121 123 1.48% 0.16% 10.97% 318 28% 114 9 7% 36% 93% 0.01%
BERKELEY 42000 689 86 1.64% 0.20% 12.48% 100 15% 29 57 66% 29% 34% 0.14%
LACEY 30000 237 11 0.79% 0.04% 4.64% 12 5% 0 11 100% 0% 0% 0.04%

 

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Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Arrested, Fired for Having Sex with Child

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Micanopy, FL – Office (MCSO) detectives arrested Christopher Michael Delrusso (DOB: 8/12/1993) for Lewd and Lascivious Battery on a victim between the ages of 12 and 16 as well as Transmitting Information Harmful to Minors.

Detectives began investigating after receiving a report that Delrusso was having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old victim. Their investigation revealed that Delrusso, who is employed by the Florida Highway Patrol, had met the victim during the course of his employment. Delrusso continued to communicate with the juvenile victim via social media and meeting in person. When detectives examined the victim’s phone, it was discovered that Delrusso had sent sexually explicit videos of himself to the victim.

The victim also told detectives that they had sexual intercourse. Delrusso admitted to detectives that he had sent sexually explicit messages and videos to the juvenile victim as well as having sexual intercourse with the victim. Detectives are concerned that Delrusso may have more victims and are asking anyone with information regarding Delrusso to contact Detective Sutliff at 352-368-3546.

Delrusso was fired by the FHP and was released from the Marion County Jail after posting a $25,000 bond on Friday.

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Here’s Why Comparing NJ Coronavirus Deaths to World War II Deaths is Stupid

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NEWARK, NJ – Today, New Jersey hit a milestone, the state death toll for COVID-19 just surpassed the total fatalities from New Jersey during World War II.   12,565 have died.   When you consider that half of the fatalities in New Jersey due to COVID-19 were due to Governor Phil Murphy’s policy to place infected senior citizens into nursing homes, that number of non-self-inflicted fatalities drops to 12,565.

According to the Ocean County Health Department, 81%  of COVID-19 deaths were aged 65 or over and 13% were 45 to 64 years old.   During World War II, most of the New Jerseyians who died were between the ages of 17 and 25 years old.

You’re comparing young men killed in combat to an aging senior citizen population that survived World War II, Korea and Vietnam with aging senior citizens who contracted the virus and instead of being given treatment in a proper hospital, were sent by Governor Phil Murphy to their deathbed in ill-prepared nursing homes, only to infect the staff and residents of those homes.

This is not an apples to apples comparison when you compare an aging population sent to their eventual death with the sending of young men who haven’t yet lived their lives, just out of high school to their death in a faraway warzone.  Both are self-inflicted and unnecessary, but to scare the general population into thinking we’ve hit some kind of horrific milestone to justify Governor Phil Murphy’s weird science on COVID-19 is just not accurate.  Remember, it was Murphy’s weird science that led to the death of many of our precious lost souls.

The under 44 population accounts for under 2% of the total deaths of COVID-19, approximately 250 people.

Maybe if Governor Phil Murphy was a little more honest in his daily COVID-19 briefing, we would see a better picture.

“Today, we say goodbye to Mavis Johnson, 92. Mavis lived a long and wonderful life, meeting her husband in a triage center in France during World War II.  Mavis and Fred went on to have 10 children, 42 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.   Mavis worked 24 years for Westinghouse before retiring to Palm Beach with her husband. Mavis returned to New Jersey to be with her grandchildren and contracted COVID-19.   I sent MAvis to a nursing home that was storing bodies in a shed, and she ultimately met her demise because the nursing home was overwhelmed with the amount of people they were being forced to take in,” is the reality Murphy doesn’t mention each morning.

 

 

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Basic Firearms Safety Book Published – “Decoding Firearms” – A New Perspective

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[Howell, New Jersey] The firearms world is flooded with different books, publications, digital media, classes, programs, etc. When New Jersey resident John Petrolino set out to write “Decoding Firearms: An Easy to Read Guide on Basic Gun Safety & Use”, he had a vision…

“I feel there are a lot of people that are curious or interested in firearms but really don’t know where to look for information. In 2020 anything firearms can be polarizing…I wanted to write a book that was easy to understand and would appeal to all ideologies. I focused on the content and kept politics out the best I could…I mean, I’m a firearms instructor, so that is difficult. The “political” chapter deals with the 2nd Amendment as a concept and urges readers to go and discover what it all means, only laying out a small road map.”

“Decoding Firearms” is a fresh and new perspective on some of the same old information. The book covers a lot of the basic information new gun owners or those curious about guns may need to get started in firearm use. Where topics such as the cardinal gun safety rules, use rules, how a firearm works, and introduction to the fundamentals of shooting are expressed, some of what makes Decoding Firearms unique is the author’s conversational approach.

From the author, John Petrolino, a Shore News contributor:

“When I started to really get involved in learning more about firearms and shooting, I started to devour as much material I could. Magazines, videos, books…I found that a lot of the basic books felt stuffy. Sure, it’s difficult to make some of this information interesting, but I like to think that once you get past the dry stuff, Decoding Firearms really flows….”

While the book’s main goal and focus is to help impart basic gun safety practices, and approaches the topic on as an elemental level as possible, Petrolino brings a deeper focus on subjects such as personal protective equipment, exposure to lead and chemicals, and firearm storage. Also explored in a full chapter is the subject of dealing with children and firearms, a point he brings up “…just because you may not have firearms does not mean you should not teach your kids about guns.” Petrolino stresses the importance of training and taking a class in person through the text. “The topic of referencing the manual for your specific firearm is mentioned over 40 times in the book…” Petrolino explains…

“It may seem so basic and a no-brainer, but turning to the manuals for the firearms we are using is so pivotal to our success in using and maintaining them. The manual will get you up and going and at least lay down the ground work for you to build on with other concepts. In 2020, with the internet, there is no excuse to not have access to the manual for any conventional, commercially available, firearm. Utilizing your gun’s manual and equally important is getting training. I tried to stress these points in the text…training is incredibly important, especially for people who are apprehensive and new to firearm use.”

“Decoding Firearms” was written to be as inclusive as possible. The book covers both handguns and long guns. Both shotguns and rifles. And everything is broken down by action type. It’s not an exhaustive reference for every single firearm on the market, but does go over many of the most commonly used firearms. The emphasis of the book’s intent, to get someone up and started in the world of firearms. The basics of basics.

Who is Decoding Firearms for? New gunowners and those who are curious about firearms have a lot to gain by reading the book. People that are perhaps apprehensive about the topic of firearms…members of the media, politicians, and legislators have something to gain from the information within, if they are interested in an easy to understand look into the world of firearms use. With over 250 pages of content, an extensive glossary, and over 150 illustrations, the book delivers on providing information. Experienced shooters and those looking to expose others to the shooting sports may also benefit. “I thought that other books lacked some very important information within…”
Petrolino says…

“A lot of books cover topics like the need for hearing and eye protection. They also usually have a statement or two about guarding yourself from lead and chemicals. But, I did not feel that there was enough information out there, particularly for new shooters on these subjects. I set the book up so you can get the “okay, I need to wear glasses and muffs or plugs” information early on. As well as the “be careful of lead and chemicals” ideas. Then I reference the readers to chapters later in the book that break down to the nitty gritty the ins and outs of hearing protection, safety glasses, and lead and chemical exposure. I would not say they are supplemental chapters, as much as they are a closer look into the subjects. Which, I’ll add…the topics I covered are difficult to make interesting and compelling. But, the information is in there for the reader to take in.”

“Decoding Firearms: An Easy to Read Guide on Basic Gun Safety & Use” is available on Amazon.com. The book comes as either a paperback, with black and white illustrations or Kindle e-book with color illustrations. The text was laid out to be best viewed as an e-book on a tablet, with the illustrations optimized that way. However, the paperback version is not lacking with the monochrome images. Decoding Firearms would be a good addition to your collection.

If you are interested in purchasing your own copy of “Decoding Firearms” this hyperlink will take you to the Amazon page:

Persons or groups that are interested in bulk orders, or general inquires can direct their correspondence to Petrolino via his contact information in the book, via twitter @johnpetrolino, or through his homepage http://www.johnpetrolino.com. Retailers can get copies through the large book distribution companies.

Some of John’s work at Shore News Network:

http://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/author/jpetro/

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Which one of these two knuckleheads do you want to be Governor of New Jersey?

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TRENTON, NJ –  Former Governor Chris Christies has somehow muscled his way back into the public spotlight this week, even if it is in the D-list league, but it seems Christie is trying to break back into the big leagues.  Some are speculating he wants to come back and retake his throne in 2021.  If that happened, and the race was between Christie and Murphy, who would you vote for?

Nearly 30,000 people took part in our last poll, let’s see if we can figure out what New Jersey wants next year!   Related: 90% of our readers think Murphy is a failure.

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Did Governor Phil Murphy Just Violate Another Executive Order, Having Dinner at a Restaurant?

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BEDMINSTER, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy maintains a strong chokehold on New Jersey restaurants and bars, forcing their closures.  On Monday, Murphy will lift his ban on outdoor dining.  Until then, both indoor and outdoor dining at restaurants, bars, pub, clubs and others is prohibited under Murphy’s Law.  In fact, Murphy just this week sued the city of Asbury Park for violating his orders for indoor dining.    No restaurant in New Jersey is allowed to have outdoor dining before Monday.

So then, there’s this.

“Just finished dinner in Bedminster, New Jersey, with Governor Phil Murphy and his wonderful wife, Tammy. Talked about many things, including the opening of the beautiful Garden State, getting people back to work, and rebuilding America’s infrastructure with projects like the Portal North Bridge, which I have given the authorization to proceed,” President Donald J. Trump tweeted.

Now, unless they ordered food to go and ate it out at the curb like the rest of us are supposed to in New Jersey, which is highly unlikely, Murphy just violated his own orders again.

His last post on Facebook last night, was literally, “The evidence is overwhelming and the experts are clear: #COVID19 is more lethal inside than outside. It’s too soon to open restaurants for indoor dining. We won’t budge on protecting public health. Public health experts say Asbury Park’s plan to allow indoor dining will boost the risk of coronavirus infection for patrons and staff.”

Ok, so we don’t want to go and beat up the President here, because he probably thinks Murphy’s Laws are ridiculous like the rest of, and quite honestly, he’s above the bull-sh-t laws Murphy is making, but Murphy, being a leader should have led by example.  A picture of Murphy and Trump sitting on the curb outside the restaurant sharing a paper bag full of fries, diet cokes in red solo cups and a couple of cheeseburgers would have made a great statement for both Murphy and the President as to the seriousness and correctness of Murphy’s weird science.

It’s highly doubtful that the President and Murphy went to the President’s private golf club restaurant and placed a to-go order and ate it under the stars in a non-restaurant setting.

P.S. Mr. Trump, please go get a COVID-19 test, Murphy has had a lot of contacts in the past 7 days.

 

 

 

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Poll: 90% of New Jersey Residents Say Governor Phil Murphy is a Failure

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Nearly 30,000 of our loyal and dedicated readers here at Shore News Network have taken an online poll in the past two weeks, and we’re not sure who the hell Monmouth University is calling, but our numbers are far different than theirs.  Monmouth University reports that Governor Phil Murphy is the second coming of Jesus with a 75% approval rating.   Look, Monmouth U., we love ya, you’re Jersey Shore like the rest of us, but please, stop polling Murphy’s closest friends and relatives in the future.

The Jersey Shore has spoken, Governor Phil Murphy is a complete and total failure.  From his handling of small businesses to the death sentences he gave thousands of grandmothers and grandfathers across the state during this COVID-19 pandemic.  Let’s not forget those precious souls, taken before the grim reaper was ready for them, yes, the greatest generation of all time in America, our World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War Veterans.  Murphy injected COVID-19 into nursing homes statewide that signed the death warrant for thousands of senior citizens.

In total, 28,951 people on Facebook participated in our poll.  Now, unlike Phil Murphy’s weird science and Monmouth University’s ridiculous “Scientific” polling, we used reality here, what people are saying about Heir Murphy out on the streets of New Jersey.  We didn’t call people waiting for their 1950’s landlines to ring, we polled real, New Jersey people.  The same people on the front lines, business owners, public employees, and every day working Joes.

How do you feel Governor Phil Murphy has handled the COVID-19 Crisis?

The 1.2% here, most likely represents Phil Murphy, Gurbir Grewal and Judi, because anyone who thinks Murphy’s handing of the COVID-19 crisis is an absolute moron.  There’s no way any sane, reasonable and logical person can believe that.  Only 5.3% of our readers think Murphy is doing  an average to above average job with COVID-19.  84% say Murphy has been a total f’ck up.

How do you feel Governor Phil Murphy has handled the BLM/George Floyd Protest Issue?

Governor Murphy should have had a 90% approval here except for the fact that he completely screwed it all up.  Everyone believes we should have the right to protest and speak our mind and it was beautiful that our Governor, a progressive liberal champagne socialist was fully on board.  Except that Murphy had two distinct sets of rules during this time.  While he openly supported the BLM protesters, his brownshirts continue to this day, cracking down on all other forms of protest.   When Murphy showed up to support violations of his executive order, he pretty much lost the support of anyone who has been out of work for three months and is close to losing their business.  As they say, “He screwed the pooch.”  That’s why 83% of readers here at Shore News Network basically said his BLM response sucked.   Freedom and rights are for everyone and Governor Murphy is not judge and jury when it comes to who has rights and who doesn’t.  Murphy did the best in our poll on this question and if he wasn’t such a vindictive prick who picks and chooses winners and losers, he could have had a much better showing here.

How do you feel Governor Phil Murphy has handled reopening New Jersey?

We’re all wondering where the hell Phil Murphy is getting this bulls-it he calls science.  His own medical professionals and scientists within his own health department are even calling him out.  A report last week revealed a leaked memo that says he’s pretty much spinning a wheel of chance or playing with a magic 8-ball in his office to determine what opens and what does not.  He insists it’s based on science, but 10 out of 10 business owners in the state disagree.   What he says about reopening even defies the science presented by the Center for Disease Control.  That’s why  94% of those 28,951 people who took our poll think he’s doing an absolutely shitty job reopening the state.  Once again, the 0.5% which reside in his own house said he’s doing a standup, fantastic job of it.

Would you vote to re-elect Governor Phil Murphy if the election was today?

Ok, so here’s where you all went off the depend and really ruined the credibility of our poll.  97% of our poll takers said the would not vote for Phil Murphy if the election was today.  Maybe this is our fault and the question should have been, “If the election was today, would you actually get up off your ass and actually vote for the person running against Phil Murphy…no really…would you actually show up to vote…we’re serious!”

We already know 97% of you didn’t vote for Phil Murphy in 2017, but we also know that three-quarters of you who said you wouldn’t vote for Murphy won’t show up at the polls next year either.  That’s exactly how this man became our governor because you didn’t vote against him three years ago.  With 97% saying they won’t vote for him, that does us no good if you stay at home in 2021…prove us wrong.

Just imagine, if you actually show up to vote next year, we might even be able to get rid of Phil Murphy once and for all.

 

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The Punisher: Vindictive Governor Murphy Adds New Punishment for Asbury Park After Defying HIS Orders

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – The “Do as I say” regime of Governor Phil Murphy is on full display this weekend according to a report in the Asbury Park Press.  After the city of Asbury Park announced a plan to reopen indoor dining in the city, Governor Murphy and his henchmen slapped the city with a lawsuit, threatened businesses with the loss of state liquor licenses and state licensing, Murphy threw in a little vindictive revenge against the struggling business owners in the once-booming shore town.

According to the report, NBC was planning on filming the popular morning television show, “Today” from downtown Asbury Park on Monday.  According to Mayor John Moore, Murphy is putting pressure on the network to skip the filming, which was going to promote the city’s new downtown outdoor dining system, one of the most touted plans in the northeastern United States.

Asbury Park is shutting down some streets downtown and creating huge pedestrian walkways with plenty of room for outdoor dining.  Now, Murphy has reportedly pulled the plug on it, according to the mayor.  The segment, according to the APP was selected by the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism.

“It was a go until we were told Thursday by one of his staffers, it’s not happening because of our actions Wednesday evening,” Moor said of Murphy’s vindictive action against the city and the small business owners in the city.

The spot could have boosted tourism and business in the city, but now, Murphy has taken that away, continuing his harsh punishment against anyone who speaks out against his overreaching attacks on small businesses in New Jersey.

 

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Top 10 Free Beaches in New Jersey

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WILDWOOD, NJ – New Jersey residents are some of the most overtaxed, overcharged and overstressed people in the United States, that’s why when it’s time to head down to the Jersey Shore each summer, many people ask the very popular question, “Are there any free beaches in New Jersey?”

The answer is yes and there are some fantastic ones.

Atlantic City

Are Atlantic City beaches free?  You bet they are!  See what we did there?  One of the benefits of Atlantic City being a casino and resort town has been its free beaches.  All beach entry points are free in Atlantic City. Surfing is allowed on Downtown Beach, Crystal Beach, and Delaware Avenue Beach.  Kayakers, windsurfers and boogie boarders can use the Jackson Avenue Beach.

Barnegat Beach, Barnegat

In Barnegat Township, there’s a public bay beach located on Bayshore Drive.  The unguarded beach has no lifeguards, but it’s a great little beach for the younger families, it’s clean has a small boardwalk and pavilion.  If you just want a quiet little getaway beach, this is the beach for you.  It’s one of the few free beaches in Ocean County.

Bay Front Beach, Lower Township

In Lower Township, Cape May County, the beachfront in Lower Township is a great place to take in a sunset and best of all, the beach is free.  The beach runs along Beach Drive. There are several access points along the way, but a larger parking lot is located at the south end.  Animals are allowed on this beach, just not during the summer season.

Beesley’s Point, Marmora

Beesley’s Point is a small beach situated on the Greg Egg Harbor Bay across from Ocean City.  The beach doesn’t offer much of anything, not a great view, no amenities, just a beach…and only a beach.  Nearby, you can find a great seafood restaurant called Tuckahoe Inn & Tavern.  It’s not the best beach on the list, but it’s a beach…and it’s free.

Ideal Beach, Middletown

Overlooking the Raritan Bay, Ideal beach is right around the corner from the Keansburg Amusement Park. It offers a natural bay beach setting in a nice and quiet area, away from the hustle and bustle of the Jersey Shore.  Ideal beach is a great place to sit on the beach, get a tan and watch the ships and boats pass by.  Nearby Leonardo Beach is also free.

Jennifer Lane Beach, Manahawkin

If going to the beach smack in the middle of somebody else’s neighborhood sounds like your plan for the day, then Jennifer Lane Beach is for you. Nestled between bayfront homes Beach Haven West, this small beach offers a nice view of the Manahawkin Bay, the Route 72 Causeway Bay Bridge and Long Beach Island to the east.  Nearby you can find Mill Creek Park, a quaint little public municipal park.

Keansburg Beach, Keansburg

 

Next door to Ideal Beach, you’ll find Keansburg Beach. Keansburg Beach is a little busier than Ideal Beach, but has nearby amenities including the Keansburg Amusement Park, some restaurants and arcades.  The beach is on the Raritan Bay.

Strathmere Beach, Upper Township

In Cape May County, Strathmere Beach is a little perfect slice of free beach access along a mile of ocean beach.  Parking is free, beach access is free and lifeguards are on duty daily.  Strathmere is your prototypical Jersey Shore experience. A small and quiet beach town with some corner eateries, Italian and seafood restaurants and more.  One of the unique offerings of Strathmere is a camping resort.

Union Beach, Union

Nestled along the Raritan Bay in the northeast section of Union Township, you can find a nice little beach for rest and relaxation. Down the street there’s a roadside sprinkler park called Fireman’s Park.

The Wildwoods

We saved the best for last.  The Wildwoods are the best bet for free beaches in all of New Jersey.  Not only are Wildwoods’ free beaches the best free beaches, they beat all other pay beaches in New Jersey year after year in surveys and polls.  Wildwood is New Jersey Americana and you can spend an entire summer here and not do everything there is to do. If you have never been to Wildwood, you are really missing out on the classic, old-fashioned Jersey Shore experience.  The beaches in Wildwood are free from the north end of North Wildwood to the south end of Wildwood Crest.

There you have it, our list of the best free beaches in New Jersey.

 

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BLM Protester in Coma After Statue Falls on His Head

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NORFOLK, VA –  A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Chris Green, the BLM protester crushed by a statue in Virginia as it was toppled by other protesters.  Now, Green remains in the hospital in a coma.

“Chris Green is a member of the 757 community who was severely injured during a demonstration at the confederate monuments in Portsmouth on June 10th 2020,”the fundraising page says. ”All proceeds will be given to his family to help with any medical expenses and anything else they may need going forward.”

Now, Norfolk Mayor Ken Alexander is warning protesters to stop defacing and trying to tear down the rest of the 80 foot tall monument.

“While we welcome peaceful demonstrations at the monument at Commercial Place, we want everyone to understand that the size of the monument, it stands at 80 feet, does not lend itself to safe removal without the use of a truck mounted construction crane,” Alexander said. “Out of an abundance of caution, anyone who attempts to scale the monument will be removed in the interest of their own safety.”

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Across the country people are demonstrating in remembrance of lives lost to police violence and hate crimes.  Thousands have participated in the peaceful protests in the City of Norfolk and we hope that this very important dialogue will continue. But it is extremely important that we all stay safe.

While we welcome peaceful demonstrations at the monument at Commercial Place, we want everyone to understand that the size of the monument, it stands at 80 feet, does not lend itself to safe removal without the use of a truck mounted construction crane. Out of an abundance of caution, anyone who attempts to scale the monument will be removed in the interest of their own safety.

City Council has been unequivocal in expressing its desire to remove the monument. In August 2017, Norfolk City Council unanimously passed a resolution to remove the monument as soon as permitted by state law. During the 2020 Session of the Virginia General Assembly, legislation was adopted, HB1537, that cleared legal hurdles that prevented us from moving forward. This law is effective July 1. On June 2, after our City Attorney presented steps that we must follow for its removal, City Council voted to schedule the required public hearing on July 7 for discussion of removal. It is our intent to remove the statue by August 7, the earliest possible date allowed by law.

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Popular Jackson Diner Falls Victim to Prolonged COVID-19 Business Lockdown

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JACKSON, NJ – Outdoor dining announced by Phil Murphy last week wasn’t enough to save the Jackson Diner, a 50’s themed restaurant located in the Jackson Crossing plaza on East Veterans Highway.  The family-owned restaurant will be not be reopening.  The Zimmerman family, which owns and operates one of Jackson’s most beloved restaurants has decided it’s time to get out of the business.

“The Jackson Diner will not reopen under the Zimmermann family ownership. This was a very difficult decision and it is extremely unfortunate.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it had on the diner, we faced true hardships and had to consider finding a buyer to continue the Jackson diner legacy,” the family said.  “We want to thank our loyal customers immensely for all their unconditional support throughout the years. We truly couldn’t have done it without you! We apologize for this news, as we are deeply saddened by this decision as well. We would like to extend a special thank you to the employees, whom we consider family for all of their hard work and dedication. It has been an honor to be apart of the Jackson Community & serve every patron that walked through the doors over the past 12 years, we are truly grateful.”

It is unknown at this time who purchased the business.  The Jackson Crossing Plaza itself has been on the selling block for quite some time as Cardinale Enterprises seeks to find a new owner for the plaza.   Owner Vito Cardinale said he wants to use the money for the sale of the plaza to finance his Adventure Crossing project adjacent to Six Flags Great Adventure.   The plaza lies on the eastern border of Jackson Township and suitors to date have included Lakewood regional commercial investment and real estate firms, according to Cardinale.

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Murphy’s Supreme Court Issues Injunction Against Asbury Park, Barring Indoor Dining, Threatens Liquor Licenses

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park restaurants will go forward with their plan to turn the downtown area into a massive outdoor dining area, but the city’s plans to allow indoor dining have been squashed by science…Governor Phil Murphy’s weird COVID-19 science.  Although the Center for Disease Control has issued federal guidance for successful and safe restaurant operations, Murphy says his science says it’s too early for that.

“Last Wednesday, we passed a resolution to allow indoor food and beverage service with the same capacity limits, safety and social distancing requirements as outlined in Governor Murphy’s Executive Order No. 152 which allows indoor gatherings to begin on June 15, 2020,” the city said after being shut down by the state. “Today, Governor Murphy filed a lawsuit against the City, which has resulted in the Superior Court entering an Order which temporarily halts Asbury Park from allowing indoor food and beverage service per the resolution.”

Due to this action, we are advising Asbury Park businesses not to open indoors as had been announced earlier this week, as opening indoors would violate the Court Order and could jeopardize local restaurants and bars business’s liquor licenses and subject violators to fines and other penalties from the State of New Jersey.

Please note, this in no way affects outdoor dining, which will commence as planned starting on June 15, 2020. For information on the Asbury Park ReOPEN plan and permit information, visit www.cityofasburypark.com/reopen

“We hope our position will encourage the State of New Jersey to outline guidelines for indoor dining in the upcoming weeks. We invite Governor Murphy to our City next week to meet with the local restaurant community and discuss alternate opportunities to support these businesses who rely heavily on the summer months,” the city said.

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Governor Murphy: I’m Going to Sue Asbury Park for Violating Executive Order

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy today said he is suing the City of Asbury Park, New Jersey after the mayor and council announced plans to open indoor dining under the guidelines set forth by the Center for Disease Control.  Just days ago, Murphy said it is up to the local municipalities and cities to enforce his overreaching executive orders.  Today, Murphy backtracked from that position, stating he is going to go after Asbury Park for not enforcing his laws.

“We’ve tried to work with the governing body of Asbury Park to resolve the issue of indoor dining. Because they haven’t done so, New Jersey OAG will bring a lawsuit today against the city government of Asbury Park,” Murphy said. “Our rules are based on one principle – ensuring public health.”

For almost a month, we’ve been waiting for the first municipal or city governing body in New Jersey to have a set big enough to challenge Governor Phil Murphy’s unconstitutional business shut down.   We honestly thought the move would come in the highly red-driven Ocean County County towns, but according to the Coaster Online, an authentically local Asbury Park newspaper website, Asbury Park just laid down the law first.

According to the Coaster, city officials said they are letting their restaurants and bars reopen with indoor dining starting the 15th of June. Guess what New Jersey, you’ve all been played.  This has always been a local enforcement issue.  Murphy’s people behind the scenes, according to our sources have been leaning heavily on local county prosecutors and police departments to enforce his laws, but like he said at Tuesday’s press conference, this is a local enforcement issue.

We can only hope more municipalities and cities across the state follow the lead of Asbury Park and start taking back their home rule, which is guaranteed in the New Jersey constitution.  The stay at home order has been lifted.  Murphy screwed himself after attending this weekend’s rallies, so it’s game over for Murphy.  If your town leaders don’t follow suit, guess what, elect new town leaders in the next election.

Now, the decision will be left for the courts to decide.

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Former Harvard Chairman Indicted for Lying About Links to Wuhan Research University

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CAMBRIDGE, MA – The former Chair of Harvard University’s Chemistry and Chemical Biology Department was indicted today on charges of making false statements to federal authorities regarding his participation in China’s Thousand Talents Program.

Dr. Charles Lieber, 61, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of making false statements and will be arraigned in federal court in Boston at a later date.  Lieber was arrested on Jan. 28, 2020, and charged by criminal complaint.

According to charging documents, since 2008, Dr. Lieber has served as the Principal Investigator of the Lieber Research Group at Harvard University, specializing in the area of nanoscience. Lieber’s research at the Lieber Research Group has been funded by more than $15 million in research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Department of Defense (DOD).  Among other things, these grants required the disclosure of all sources of research support, potential financial conflicts of interest and all foreign collaboration.

It is alleged that, unbeknownst to Harvard University, beginning in 2011, Lieber became a “Strategic Scientist” at Wuhan University of Technology (WUT) in China.  He later became contractual participant in China’s Thousand Talents Plan from at least 2012 through 2015.  China’s Thousand Talents Plan is one of the most prominent Chinese talent recruitment plans designed to attract, recruit, and cultivate high-level scientific talent in furtherance of China’s scientific development, economic prosperity and national security.  According to court documents, these talent recruitment plans seek to lure Chinese overseas talent and foreign experts to bring their knowledge and experience to China, and they often reward individuals for stealing proprietary information.  Under the terms of Lieber’s three-year Thousand Talents contract, WUT allegedly paid Lieber a salary of up to $50,000 USD per month, living expenses of up to 1 million Chinese Yuan (approximately $158,000 USD at the time) and awarded him more than $1.5 million to establish a research lab at WUT.  In return, Lieber was obligated to work for WUT “not less than nine months a year” by “declaring international cooperation projects, cultivating young teachers and Ph.D. students, organizing international conference[s], applying for patents and publishing articles in the name of [WUT].”

It is alleged that in 2018 and 2019, Lieber lied to federal authorities about his involvement in the Thousand Talents Plan and his affiliation with WUT. On or about April 24, 2018, during an interview with federal investigators, it is alleged that Lieber falsely stated that he was never asked to participate in the Thousand Talents Program, but that he “wasn’t sure” how China categorized him.  In November 2018, NIH inquired of Harvard about whether Lieber had failed to disclose his then-suspected relationship with WUT and China’s Thousand Talents Plan.  Lieber allegedly caused Harvard to falsely tell NIH that Lieber “had no formal association with WUT” after 2012, that “WUT continued to falsely exaggerate” his involvement with WUT in subsequent years, and that Lieber “is not and has never been a participant in” China’s Thousand Talents Plan.

The charge of making false statements provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000.  Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers; U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts Andrew E. Lelling; Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Field Division; Leigh-Alistair Barzey, Special Agent in Charge of the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, Northeast Field Office; and Philip Coyne, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General made this announcement.  Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jason Casey and Benjamin Tolkoff of Lelling’s National Security Unit are prosecuting this case with the assistance of Trial Attorney David Aaron of the National Security Division’s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section.

The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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DOJ Protects 2A Right to Rally at California Capitol Building After Denial

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SACRAMENTO, CA – The Department of Justice today filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in support of a lawsuit by plaintiffs Ron Givens and Christine Bish, two individuals seeking to hold peaceful in-person protests of 500 to 1,000 people with social distancing on the grounds of the California State Capitol Building.

In its friend-of-the-court brief in the Ninth Circuit, the United States explains that the district court wrongly denied plaintiffs’ request for injunctive relief against California’s total ban on peaceful protests.  While States have broad authority to protect the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, the First Amendment does not give them carte blanche to ban peaceful public protests and rallies.  The brief also explains that the real and legitimate national outcry over George Floyd’s tragic killing has shown the importance of peaceful public protests to maintaining our civic fabric—and has highlighted the extreme nature of a blanket protest ban in California.  Going forward, it could raise First Amendment concerns if California were to hold other protests, such as those proposed by the plaintiffs in this lawsuit, to a different standard.

“Political speech in traditional public gathering spaces is at the core of the First Amendment’s protection of speech and assembly,” said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband of the Civil Rights Division.  “Moments of national trial reinforce the importance of the right of the people peaceably to speak and assemble.  For more than two centuries, the First Amendment has endured, and it has helped preserve the United States of America as a beacon of hope and liberty for our people and for oppressed people all over the world.  The right to protest government peacefully is at the heart of who we are as a people.  Today’s filing by the Justice Department makes clear that the First Amendment right to freedom of speech and the rest of the Bill of Rights’ protections remain in full force and effect at all times.”

“Now more than ever, Americans are exercising their First Amendment right to peacefully protest, and this fundamental right must be upheld even during times of national emergency,” said Matthew Schneider, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, who, with Assistant Attorney General Dreiband, is overseeing the Justice Department’s effort to monitor state and local policies relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The friend-of-the-court brief is part of Attorney General William P. Barr’s April 27, 2020 initiative directing Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband for the Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Matthew Schneider, to review state and local policies to ensure that civil liberties are protected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Givens is a firearms instructor and the director of training at the Sacramento Gun Club.  He has been seeking to hold a protest on the California State Capitol Building grounds objecting to the State’s delay, purportedly due to the COVID-19 outbreak, in conducting background checks for gun purchasers.  Bish is a resident of Sacramento County and is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in the November 2020 general election who also wishes to organize a protest relating to the State’s response to the outbreak on the California State Capitol grounds.

On March 19, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order, which requires “all individuals living in the State of California to stay at home or at their place of residence except as needed to maintain continuity of operations” in various “critical infrastructure sectors.”  The executive order further requires Californians to “heed the State public health directives from the Department of Public Health.”  At the time plaintiffs filed their complaint, those directives banned “until further notice” all public gatherings of any size in any “indoor or outdoor” space, and applied to “all non-essential professional, social, and community gatherings regardless of their sponsor.”  Violations of the executive order are subject to criminal penalties.  Neither the executive order nor the directives in place when plaintiffs filed their complaint made any exceptions for First Amendment activities, such as peaceful protest.  Thus in California, all gatherings of any size protesting government action were banned.

Following the executive order, the California Highway Patrol denied Givens’ and Bish’s applications for a permit to protest, even though they planned to practice social distancing and to require protesters to wear masks.  In their lawsuit, plaintiffs argued that the grounds of the California State Capitol Building “are the most important and widely used public forum in California” and have been the site of “[c]ountless watershed protests.”  They claimed that California’s actions “amount[ed] to a total ban on public gatherings for the purpose of engaging in First Amendment [conduct] by means of demonstrations, rallies, or protests, regardless of the measures taken to reduce or eliminate the risk of the [COVID-19] virus spreading.”

Plaintiffs sought injunctive relief, which the district court denied on the ground that California’s “total ban on public demonstrations” is consistent with the First Amendment.  On May 17, 2020, plaintiffs appealed the district court’s order to the Ninth Circuit.

Since the filing of plaintiffs’ appeal, California has announced new guidelines for political protest that, in relevant part, allow socially distant protests of a maximum of 100 attendees or 25% of the relevant area’s maximum occupancy, whichever is lower.  According to California, “[t]his limitation on attendance will be reviewed at least once every 21 days, beginning May 25, 2020,” to “assess the impacts of these imposed limits on public health and provide further direction as part of a phased-in restoration of gatherings that implicate the First Amendment.”  Plaintiffs, who are seeking to hold protests of 500 to 1,000 attendees, are continuing to challenge California’s revised orders.

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Former DEA Agent Guilty of $4.4 Million Fraud Scheme

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RICHMOND, VA  – A former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) public affairs officer pleaded guilty today to defrauding at least a dozen companies of over $4.4 million by posing falsely as a covert officer of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney G. Zachary Terwilliger for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Special Agent in Charge James A. Dawson of the FBI’s Washington Field Office Criminal Division made the announcement

Garrison Kenneth Courtney, 44, of Tampa, Florida, pleaded guilty before Senior U.S. District Judge Liam O’Grady. Sentencing has been scheduled for Oct. 23, 2020.

According to court documents, Courtney falsely claimed to be a covert officer of the CIA involved in a highly-classified program or “task force” involving various components of the United States Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. According to the false story told by Courtney, this supposed classified program sought to enhance the intelligence gathering capabilities of the United States government. In truth, Courtney had never been employed by the CIA, and the task force that he described did not exist.

To accomplish the fraud, Courtney approached numerous private companies with some variation of this false story, and claimed that the companies needed to hire and pay him to create what Courtney described as “commercial cover,” i.e., to mask his supposed affiliation with the CIA.  Courtney also fraudulently claimed that the companies would be reimbursed in the future for these salary payments, sometimes by the award of lucrative contracts from the United States government in connection with the supposedly classified program.

Courtney went to extraordinary lengths to perpetuate the illusion that he was a deep-cover operative.  Among other things, he falsely claimed that his identity and large portions of his conduct were classified; directed victims and witnesses to sign fake nondisclosure agreements that purported to be from the U.S. government and that forbade anyone involved from speaking openly about the supposedly classified program; told victims and witnesses that they were under surveillance by hostile foreign intelligence services; made a show of searching people for electronic devices as part of his supposed counterintelligence methods; demanded that his victims meet in sensitive compartmented information facilities to create the illusion that they were participating in a classified intelligence operation; and repeatedly threatened anyone who questioned his legitimacy with revocation of their security clearance and criminal prosecution if they “leaked” or continued to look into the supposedly classified information.  Courtney further created fake letters, purporting to have been issued by the Attorney General of the United States, which claimed to grant blanket immunity to those who participated in the supposedly classified program.

As a further part of the scheme, Courtney created a fraudulent backstory about himself, claiming that he had served in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War, had hundreds of confirmed kills while in combat, sustained lung injuries from smoke caused by fires set to Iraq’s oil fields, and that a hostile foreign intelligence service had attempted to assassinate him by poisoning him with ricin.  All of these claims were false.

Courtney also convinced several real governmental officials that he was participating in this “task force,” explained that they had been selected to participate in the program, and then used those officials as unwitting props falsely to burnish his legitimacy.  For example, he directed his victims to speak with these public officials to verify his claims, and separately instructed the government officials as to exactly what to say.  Courtney thereby created the false appearance to the victims that the government officials had independently validated his story, when in fact the officials merely were echoing the false information fed to them by Courtney.  At times, Courtney also convinced those officials to meet with victims inside secure government facilities, thereby furthering the false appearance of authenticity.

Through the scheme, Courtney also fraudulently gained a position working as a private contractor for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC), a branch of NIH that provides acquisition support services to federal agencies. Once he had installed himself at NITAAC, Courtney gained access to sensitive, nonpublic information about the procurements of other federal agencies being supported by NITAAC.  Courtney thereafter used that information to attempt to corrupt the procurement process by steering the award of contracts to companies where he was then also on the payroll, and used the false pretext of national security concerns to warp the process by preventing full and open competition.

Investigative agency partners include CIA Office of Inspector General (OIG); Intelligence Community OIG; National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency OIG; Air Force Office of Special Investigations; U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command’s Major Procurement Fraud Unit; Defense Criminal Investigative Service’s Mid-Atlantic Field Office; Department of Justice OIG; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services OIG; and Naval Criminal Investigative Service Washington Field Office.

Deputy Chief Todd Gee of the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew Burke, Heidi Boutros Gesch, and Raj Parekh are prosecuting the case.

The year 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of the Department of Justice.  Learn more about the history of our agency at www.Justice.gov/Celebrating150Years.

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DOJ Defends Montgomery County Churches’ First Amendment Protections Against County Actions

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BETHESDA, MD – The Justice Department today announced that Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Eric Dreiband sent a letter to Montgomery County Maryland executives expressing First Amendment concerns regarding county orders. The letter urges county Executive Elrich and the County Council to ensure that the county’s executive orders and enforcement of them respect both the right of residents to assemble and practice their faith.

The letter applauds Montgomery County for allowing gatherings for political protest, but urges the county to allow gatherings for religious exercise on equal terms. The letter specifically references Montgomery County’s Executive Order No. 070-20, which banned all gatherings larger than 10 persons, County Executive Elrich’s June 1, 2020 statement supporting freedom of assembly and public safety, which nevertheless committed the County to providing a protected environment for peaceful protests. The letter notes that the executive order would have prohibited the protest held in Bethesda, Maryland, on June 2 that reportedly involved hundreds of people packed into a library and urged the County to amend its order to protect its residents’ First Amendment rights. In doing so, the letter cautioned that the County should treat religious gatherings no less favorably than similar secular gatherings.

“During a crisis it is important for people of faith to be able to exercise their religion,” said Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Eric Dreiband. “Montgomery County has shown no good reason for not trusting congregants who promise to use care in worship the same way it trusts political protesters to do the same. The Department of Justice will continue to take action if states and localities infringe on the free exercise of religion or other civil liberties.”

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DOJ Rules Washington State COVID-19 Religious Restrictions Unconstitutional

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PORTLAND, WA – The Department of Justice today filed a statement of interest in a Washington State federal court supporting the First Amendment religious freedom claims of a Pierce County church, explaining how a recent Supreme Court decision, South Bay United Pentecostal Church v. Newsom (May 29, 2020), supports the church’s claim.

The statement of interest explains that Washington’s preferable treatment of secular gatherings such as restaurants, taverns, and outdoor protests compared to the restrictions imposed on indoor and outdoor religious services triggers heightened scrutiny under the Constitution.

The statement of interest is part of Attorney General William P. Barr’s April 27, 2020 initiative directing Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Eric Dreiband, and the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Matthew Schneider, to review state and local policies to ensure that civil liberties are protected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The protections enshrined in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights are enduring, and we must be vigilant in making sure that governments do not unlawfully infringe upon the rights that they protect. First among these rights is the First Amendment’s guarantee that no government in this country may prohibit the free exercise of religion,” said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband for the Civil Rights Division. “The Constitution’s protections are especially critical during times of crisis. The United States must remain committed at all times to the right of all people to worship and pray and follow the dictates of their conscience in a manner that respects others and the public health and safety. By doing so, our nation honors the legacy of countless patriots who worked, struggled, fought, suffered, and died to protect our freedom. The Department of Justice will continue its efforts to secure the Constitutional rights of all people in this nation.”

“The department will continue to be vigilant in protecting religious liberty when states and localities exceed constitutional limits,” said Matthew Schneider, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, who, with Assistant Attorney General Dreiband, is overseeing the Justice Department’s effort to monitor state and local polices relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“At a time of uncertainty and anguish in our community, the ability to gather to express one’s faith and seek comfort is a fundamental right,” said U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran for the Western District of Washington. “Just as we have seen peaceful protestors gathered together and exercising their First Amendment rights, so too must we protect the right of religious institutions such as churches, mosques and temples to gather together and express their faith.”

Two weeks ago, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling regarding California’s reopening plan in South Bay United Pentecostal Church v. Newsom (May 29, 2020).  By a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court declined to temporarily block California’s rules. In their opinions explaining the result, however, each Justice who wrote agreed that even during the COVID-19 pandemic the Constitution requires states to treat houses of worship equally with comparable secular businesses. Chief Justice Roberts concluded that, on the facts of the California case, California “exempts or treats more leniently only dissimilar activities, such as operating grocery stores, banks, and laundromats, in which people neither congregate in large groups nor remain in close proximity for extended periods.”  He also noted that the “precise question of when restrictions on particular social activities should be lifted during the pandemic is dynamic and fact-intensive matter subject to reasonable disagreement,” which, when within constitutional bounds is entrusted to the “politically accountable officials of the states.” Justices Kavanaugh, Thomas and Gorsuch would have “grant[ed] the Church’s requested [relief] because California’s latest safety guidelines discriminate against places of worship and in favor of comparable secular businesses.”

In its statement of interest filed today in Haborview Fellowship v. Inslee, the United States explains that the State of Washington “exempts or treats more leniently” precisely the types of activities that Chief Justice Roberts said are appropriate comparators for religious gatherings—specifically, activities that involve people “congregat[ing] in large groups [ ]or remain[ing] in close proximity for extended period,” such as restaurants, taverns, and protests. Because those activities are permitted with social distancing and hygiene measures, the church must be treated the same unless the state can persuasively show that there are material differences between gathering for an extended period in a restaurant or tavern and a house of worship, or between an outdoor protest and an outdoor worship service.

Washington currently permits various restaurants and taverns to operate at 50% of capacity with no total cap on number of patrons, so long as they observe 6-foot social distancing and various hygiene measures.  Places of worship, however, are limited to a hard cap of 50 people or 25% of capacity, whichever is less. Outdoor worship services are limited to 100 people. As detailed in the statement of interest, Governor Inslee has placed no limit on total numbers for outdoor protests, only requesting that participants  “be safe for themselves and the people around them” by “wearing a mask and . . . distancing as much as you can.”

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Two Charged for Fraud and Money Laundering

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DALLAS, TX – Two former executives of EarthWater Limited (EarthWater), a Dallas-based company, have pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges for their role in a multi-million dollar high-yield investment fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims.

Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox of the Northern District of Texas and Inspector in Charge Delany DeLeon-Colón of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s Criminal Investigations Group in Washington, D.C., made the announcement.

John Mervyn Price, 64, of Dallas, Texas, pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, 10 counts of mail fraud, 10 counts of wire fraud, and one count of money laundering, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Renee H. Toliver of the Northern District of Texas.  Price will be sentenced on Oct. 7, 2020, before U.S. District Court Judge Ed Kinkeade.

Cengiz Jan Comu, 59, of Dallas, Texas, pleaded guilty on March 10, 2020, to one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, 10 counts of mail fraud, 10 counts of wire fraud, and two counts of money laundering, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Toliver.  Comu’s sentencing is currently scheduled for July 8, 2020, before Judge Kinkeade.

As part of his guilty plea, Price, who had been EarthWater’s chief operating officer, admitted that, beginning in or about 2013 and continuing through on or about Sept. 30, 2016, he and Comu, who had been EarthWater’s chief executive officer, managed and supervised a scheme to defraud individuals by convincing them to invest in EarthWater under the false pretense that their investment would increase substantially in value in the immediate future.  Price further admitted that, in truth and in fact, he and his co-conspirators knew that the proceeds of EarthWater stock sales were not invested in EarthWater as described to investors, but paid out to Price and his co-conspirators to be used for their personal benefit.  Price also admitted that Comu lied to investors about being a successful Wall Street veteran and that Comu had, in fact, defrauded EarthWater investors by misusing investor funds for Comu’s personal benefit.

Price also admitted that he and Comu partnered with two stock promoters, Richard Laurence Kadish, 59, of Miami, Florida, and Richard Lawrence Green, 69, of Deerfield Beach, Florida, to sell EarthWater stock and that whenever Kadish, Green or a salesperson that Kadish or Green recruited, made a sale of EarthWater stock to a victim, Comu and Price paid Kadish and Green a commission of approximately 50 percent of the victim’s funds.  Price further admitted that, starting in or about 2016, through in or about January 2019, Price also worked directly with another stock promoter, Russell Filippo, 69, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to sell Price’s personal shares of EarthWater stock for approximately 30 percent commission.  Price told Filippo that Comu lied about being a successful Wall Street veteran and that Comu had, in fact, defrauded EarthWater investors by misusing investor funds for Comu’s personal benefit.  In addition, Price admitted he and Comu had engaged in monetary transactions in excess of $10,000 in funds obtained by defrauding investors through a company called Regus Advisors, Inc.

As part of his guilty plea, Comu similarly admitted that he conspired to obtain EarthWater investor funds through a scheme to defraud in which he made materially false and fraudulent misrepresentations to investors that the majority of their funds would be used to support EarthWater’s operations, when, in fact, the funds were used to pay undisclosed, excessive commissions to those selling EarthWater stock on Comu’s behalf.  Comu further admitted that he knowingly engaged in monetary transactions in amounts greater than $10,000 involving investor funds obtained as part of the fraudulent scheme.

In addition to Price and Comu, Kadish, Green, Filippo, and six other defendants have been charged in the Northern District of Texas for their roles in the EarthWater fraud, including Harley E. “Buddy” Barnes, III, 61, of Plano, Texas; Daniel Thomas Broyles Sr., 63, formerly of Malibu, California; Suzanne Aileen Gagnier, 66, of Huntington Beach, California; Joe Edward Duchinsky, 65, of Alhambra, California; Joseph Lucien Duplain, 79, of Murrieta, California; and Donald Andrew Rothman, 72, of Coral Springs, Florida.  All of these defendants, except for Kadish and Rothman, were charged by a federal grand jury in a superseding indictment unsealed on Nov. 8, 2019.  Kadish was charged by a federal grand jury in an indictment filed on March 5, 2019, and Rothman was charged in an information filed on Sept. 6, 2019.  Kadish, Green and Rothman have pleaded guilty and are scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 18, 2020, before Judge Kinkeade.   The remaining defendants are awaiting trial, which is currently set for Jan. 19, 2021, before Judge Kinkeade.

Barnes and Beth Ellen DeGroot, 59, of Plano, Texas, were separately charged by a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Texas with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud and obstruction of justice relating to the ongoing investigation into EarthWater, in a superseding indictment returned on March 5, 2020.  Barnes and DeGroot are awaiting trial, which is currently set for Oct. 5, 2020, before Judge Kinkeade.

An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

This case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.  Trial Attorneys Christopher Fenton and Amanda R. Vaughn of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary F. Walters of the Northern District of Texas are prosecuting the case.

The Criminal Division’s Fraud Section plays a pivotal role in the Department of Justice’s fight against white collar crime around the country.

Individuals who believe that they may be a victim in this case should visit the Fraud Section’s Victim Witness website for more information.

The year 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of the Department of Justice.  Learn more about the history of our agency at www.Justice.gov/Celebrating150Years.

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Calexico City Officials Plead Guilty in Bribery Case

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Calexico City, CA – A former Calexico City, California councilman along with a former commissioner on the city’s Economic Development and Financial Advisory Commission, pleaded guilty in federal court today to corruption charges, admitting that they accepted cash bribes in exchange for promises of official action by the city.

David Romero and Bruno Suarez Soto entered their pleas before U.S. Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal, who set sentencing for Sept. 4, 2020, before U.S. District Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo.  Romero and Soto, who were charged in federal court in May, were allowed to remain free on $10,000 personal appearance bonds secured by their own signatures.

According to their plea agreements, Romero and Soto accepted $35,000 in cash bribes from an undercover FBI agent who they believed represented investors seeking to open a cannabis dispensary in Calexico.  In return, Romero and Soto guaranteed the rapid issuance of a city permit for the dispensary, and to revoke or hinder other applicants if necessary to ensure that the bribe payer’s application was successful.  Both men admitted they had taken bribes from others in the past. Referring to this $35,000 payment, they told the undercover agent, “This isn’t our first rodeo.”

In addition to being a councilman, Romero served as Calexico’s mayor pro tem, meaning he was set to become Mayor in July 2020.  Soto recently resigned from the city commission responsible for promoting business and community growth and coordinating with prospective developers to help them invest in the City of Calexico.  Romero resigned from office on June 8, 2020.

The charges filed in the case also allege that both men lied to the FBI when interviewed by agents at the conclusion of a January 30 meeting.  Romero falsely denied being part of any agreement with the undercover agent, and denied that anyone had made any “guarantees” to the agent.  Similarly, Soto falsely denied making any “guarantees” to the undercover agent and denied receiving any prior payments from the agent.

The FBI investigated the case.  Trial Attorney Joshua Rothstein with the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Pilchak of the Southern District of California prosecuted the case.

The year 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of the Department of Justice.  Learn more about the history of our agency at www.Justice.gov/Celebrating150Years.

 

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Virginia News

Virginia Attorney General Joins Fight to Remove “Divisive” General Lee Monument

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RICHMOND, VA – Attorney General Mark R. Herring has filed a notice in the Lee monument lawsuit in Richmond Circuit Court that he “intends to defend the Governor’s decision and ensure the removal of this divisive relic.” As Attorney General Herring explains in the notice, “the Governor has both the authority and the moral obligation to remove this badge of white supremacy from its place of exaltation.”

In explaining the significance of the Lee monument, Attorney General Herring says that “the statue is a daily reminder of one of the darkest periods in our Commonwealth’s and Nation’s history. The statue does not seek to explain or seek reconciliation for that time: it seeks to glorify it. It is a piece of state property freighted with exclusionary meaning to broad swaths of Virginians.”

Additionally, Attorney General Herring emphasizes that the Plaintiff did not notify the Attorney General or Governor of the suit, hearing, or injunction “despite filing suit in a circuit court less than two blocks away from the Office of the Attorney General,” nor was any notice received from the Court.

During his term, Attorney General Herring has taken numerous steps to remove racist Confederate iconography from public spaces. He has long called for the removal of Confederate monuments and repeal of the law that protected these monuments, and this session his team worked on the legislation to repeal it. He worked to allow Norfolk to remove a Confederate monument, helped remove a Confederate flag from city property in Danville, wrote an opinion that facilitated the renaming of Jefferson Davis Highway in parts of Northern Virginia, and won a court case to remove the Confederate battle flag from Virginia license plates.

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Georgia News

Tax Revenue Down in Georgia 10% due to COVID-19

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Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s May net tax collections totaled $1.58 billion for a decrease of $178 million, or -10.1 percent, compared to May 2019 when net tax collections totaled nearly $1.76 billion. Year-to-date net tax collections totaled $20.81 billion for a decrease of roughly $857.9 million, or -4 percent, compared to the previous fiscal year when net tax revenues totaled nearly $21.67 billion.

Individual Income Tax: Individual Income Tax collections for May declined by nearly $30 million, or -3.4 percent, down from May 2019 when net Individual Tax revenues totaled roughly $887.1 million. Individual Income Tax refunds issued – net of voided checks – decreased by $0.9 million, or -0.6 percent. Individual Income Tax Return payments decreased by roughly $25 million, or -38 percent, from last year. Individual Withholding payments for the month were up $13.1 million, or 1.4 percent, over last year. All other categories, including Non-Resident Income Tax payments, were down a combined $19 million.

Sales and Use Tax: Gross Sales and Use Tax collections totaled $906.5 million for the month, which was a decrease of roughly $138.7 million, or -13.3 percent, compared to May 2019. Net Sales and Use Tax declined by $58.4 million, or -11.5 percent, compared to last year when net sales tax totaled $508.3 million. The adjusted Sales Tax distribution to local governments totaled $449.6 million for a decrease of $80.7 million, or -15.2 percent, from May 2019. Lastly, Sales Tax Refunds increased by nearly $0.4 million compared to FY 2019.

Corporate Income Tax: Net Corporate Income Tax collections decreased by nearly $16.9 million, or -40.8 percent, compared to FY 2019 when net Corporate Tax revenues totaled $41.3 million. Corporate Income Tax refunds – net of voids – decreased by $6.8 million, or -71 percent, from last year. Corporate Income Tax Estimated payments received were up nearly $4.6 million, or 26.5 percent. Corporate Income Tax Return payments decreased by nearly $22.7 million or -90.4 percent. All other Corporate Tax types, including S-Corp tax payments, were down a combined $5.6 million.

Motor Fuel Taxes: Motor Fuel Tax collections decreased by $39.2 million, or -25.7 percent, compared to FY 2019.

Motor Vehicle – Tag & Title Fees: Motor Vehicle Tag & Title Fees increased by $3.8 million, or 15.7 percent, in May while Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) collections declined by $44.3 million, or -57.5 percent, compared to FY 2019.

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Reopening Georgia: Movie Theaters, Bars and Restaurants as COVID-19 Restrictions Relaxed

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Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Executive Order 06.11.20.01 – Empowering a Healthy Georgia. The order addresses ongoing emergency response efforts for fighting the spread of COVID-19. Unless noted otherwise in specific sections, the order goes into effect at 12 AM on June 16, 2020 and runs through 11:59 PM on June 30, 2020.

Sports: Effective June 16, professional sports teams and organizations must follow the rules and guidelines set by their respective leagues. High school and collegiate teams and organizations must follow the rules and guidelines set by their applicable conferences or associations. Amateur sports teams and organizations must follow the criteria for non-critical infrastructure entities outlined in the order.

Sheltering in Place: Effective immediately, residents and visitors of Georgia who are sixty-five years of age or older are no longer required to shelter in place unless they meet any of the following categories:

  • Those persons who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility, including inpatient hospice, assisted living communities, personal care homes, intermediate care homes, community living arrangements, and community integration homes
  • Those persons who have chronic lung disease
  • Those persons who have moderate to severe asthma
  • Those persons who have severe heart disease
  • Those persons who are immunocompromised
  • Those persons, of any age, with class III or severe obesity
  • Those persons diagnosed with the following underlying medical conditions: diabetes, liver disease, and persons with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis

Gatherings: Effective June 16, gatherings of more than fifty people are banned unless there is at least six feet between each person. This rule does not apply to critical infrastructure entities, incidental or transitory groupings, or cohabitating individuals.

Drinking and Eating (effective June 16): In restaurants and dining rooms, there is no longer a party maximum for the number of people who can sit together. There is no longer a limit on the number of patrons allowed per square foot. Workers at restaurants, dining rooms, banquet facilities, private event facilities, and private reception venues are only required to wear face coverings when they are interacting with patrons. In a bar, now you can have fifty people – up from twenty-five – or thirty-five percent of total listed fire capacity, whichever is greater. For salad bars and buffets, a worker can use cafeteria-style service to serve patrons or the establishment can provide hand sanitizer, install a sneeze guard, enforce social distancing, and regularly replace shared utensils to allow patron self-service.

Overnight Summer Camps (effective June 16): Campers and workers may not attend an overnight summer camp unless they have received a negative COVID-19 test within twelve days – up from seven days – prior to starting camp.

Conventions: Effective July 1, a “convention” may occur if it meets twenty-one specific requirements in addition to the requirements for non-critical infrastructure entities. “Convention” means “an organized event of more than 100 persons that are required to register or obtain a license to gather for a common purpose at a single indoor facility or grouping of indoor facilities for more than four hours and in some cases for more than one day” and “shall include exhibitions, trade shows, conferences, and business retreats.” The term “convention” does not include any regular operation of a business that occurs on property owned or leased for the exclusive operation of such business, nor does the term encompass regular religious services, business meetings, sports competitions, or events categorized by O.C.G.A. § 16-11-173(b)(1)(A).

Live Performance Venues: Effective July 1, a “live performance venue” may reopen for business if it complies with specific criteria based on whether it is designated Tier I, II, or III. There are certain exceptions in the order for drive-in performances; private recording sessions, livestream performances, practices, fanless events, and rehearsals; and non-ticketed or free events. “Live Performance Venue” means “any indoor or outdoor location that requires patrons to purchase a license to attend an event featuring live musical, dramatical, automotive, educational, or any other type of entertainment performed before in-person patrons.” The term does not include restaurants and dining rooms, banquet facilities, private event facilities, private reception venues, weddings, drive-in venues, or events held as part of a convention, and the term does not include outdoor recreational fields used for amateur sporting events.

Effective June 16: At indoor movie theaters and cinemas, there is no longer a limit on the number of people who may sit together in a party. Walk-ins are now allowed at body art studios, barber shops, hair salons, their respective schools, massage therapy establishments, and tanning facilities subject to specific requirements.

Mandatory requirements for operating non-critical infrastructure businesses, for-profit corporations, non-profit corporations, and organizations are extended through the end of the month. Specific requirements for previously closed businesses remain in effect.

 

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