Man Imprisoned for 28 YEARS after Woman Dreamed that He Raped Her to be Freed After Another Man Confesses

A man imprisoned for 28 years after a woman said she dreamed that he raped her could be freed after a Denver judge overturned his conviction, saying he would likely be acquitted at a new trial because someone else confessed to the crime.

Clarence Moses-EL, a man imprisoned for 28 years after a woman said she dreamed that he raped her could be freed after a Denver judge overturned his conviction

Clarence Moses-EL was convicted in 1988 and sentenced to 48 years in prison for raping and assaulting a woman when she returned home from a night of drinking. When police initially asked who attacked her, she named the man who later confessed.

More than a day after the assault, while in the hospital, the woman identified Moses-EL as her attacker, saying his face came to her in a dream.

Moses-EL has long claimed he was innocent. But his efforts to appeal his conviction were unsuccessful, in part because Denver police threw away DNA evidence from the attack. 

Police destroyed body swabs and the victim's clothing despite a judge's order to preserve it for testing that could have confirmed Moses-EL's guilt or innocence.

The case inspired legislation requiring the preservation of DNA evidence in major felony cases for a defendant's lifetime. Lawmakers also took the rare step of sponsoring a bill ordering a new trial for Moses-EL, but it was scrapped after then-Gov. Bill Ritter, a former prosecutor, threatened to veto it.

His break came in December 2013 when another man, L.C. Jackson, sent him a letter in prison saying he couldn't believe Moses-EL was accused of raping the woman because he 'had sex' with her at the same time that night.

'I really don't know what to say to you, but let's start by bringing what was done in the dark into the light,' Jackson wrote, according to court documents. 'I have a lot on my heart.'

The letter led to a hearing in July, where Jackson testified that he became angry during sex with the woman and hit her in the face. The woman told police that she was lying down to sleep when a man put his hands around her neck and raped her.

Jackson has not been charged in that case. But DNA evidence led to his conviction in the 1992 rapes of a mother and daughter that happened about a mile and a half away from the first woman's home. There was no way to immediately reach him Wednesday, with records showing he is in prison.

Owner of Minneapolis Restaurant: ‘Let My Building Burn, Justice Needs to Be Served’

Yesterday, demonstrators gathered in Minneapolis (as well as other cities) for the third night in a row to protest the police killing of George Floyd. Some protesters set fire to the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct, as well as to other properties including a nearby liquor store and Gandhi Mahal, a restaurant that a Minneapolis Star-Tribune editor calls “beloved.” It was one of several restaurants in its building that, the paper reports, “appear to have been heavily damaged.” 

Affected Buildings

But it is owner Ruhel Islam’s words of solidarity that are being shared, and not photos of damage. “Let my building burn, justice needs to be served, put those officers in jail,” he said, according to a Facebook post written by his daughter, Hafsa.

Published on the restaurant’s Facebook page and since widely shared, Hafsa’s post asks people not to worry, and ends the update with a message of support for their neighbors. Hundreds have responded with messages of support and pride, with one person writing “thank you for living your public life with such integrity and continual love for your community.” Many others have shared similar comments about Ruhel, an immigrant from Bahar Mordan, Bangladesh, who has talked about issues of food insecurity.

Ruhel’s words have been shared across social media by everyone from San Francisco Chronicle restaurant critic Soleil Ho, a former Minneapolis resident, to television host and chef Andrew Zimmern and activist DeRay Mckesson, as a powerful expression of the value of human life over property.

Wife Of United States Policeman Who Knelt On George Floyd's Neck Till He Died Files For Divorce

The wife of Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer, who is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, has filed for divorce, according to her attorneys, ABC News reports.

Chauvin was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd on Friday.

Wife, Kelly and Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin

"This evening, I spoke with Kellie Chauvin and her family. She is devastated by Mr Floyd’s death and her utmost sympathy lies with his family, with his loved ones and with everyone who is grieving this tragedy. She has filed for dissolution of her marriage to Derek Chauvin," the Sekula Law Office said in a statement.

"While Ms Chauvin has no children from her current marriage, she respectfully requests that her children, her elder parents, and her extended family be given safety and privacy during this difficult time."

Chauvin was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd on Friday. 

More arrests and charges are anticipated, according to Hennepin County Attorney, Michael Freeman.

Video of Chauvin pinning Floyd to the ground with his knee pressed to his neck set off widespread protests across the United States this week since his death on Monday. 

Many of those protests have turned chaotic and violent in cities like Minneapolis, New York, Atlanta and several others.

JPMorgan Chase Romances Crypto-Exchanges

News broke yesterday that banking giant JPMorgan would be extending banking services to two of the world’s most prominent crypto exchanges. This is significant news considering that the bank’s CEO previously called Bitcoin a “fraud.”

JPMorgan Romances Crypto-Exchanges

One billionaire investor is now explaining that this news is significant, as it acts as a validation of the role that Bitcoin and crypto will play in the future, while also marking a step towards crypto being legitimized on a widespread scale.

JPMorgan extends banking services to Gemini and Coinbase

According to a recent report from the Wall Street Journal, JPMorgan has now decided to take on its first cryptocurrency clients, extending banking services to Gemini and Coinbase – two of the world’s largest exchanges.

Paul Vigna – the reporter who first broke the news on behalf of the WSJ – spoke about the breaking development, saying:

“JPMorgan Chase has taken on two bitcoin exchanges, Coinbase and Gemini Trust, as bank customers, the first time it has accepted cryptocurrency clients.”

This marks the latest development in the banking giant’s winding road when it comes to their approach towards digital assets.

Jamie Dimon – JPMorgan’s CEO – previously went so far as to call Bitcoin a “fraud” before later walking back these comments and noting that “the blockchain is real.”

The bank even released its own digital asset called JPM Coin aimed at conducting bank-to-bank transfers.

The addition of crypto exchanges Coinbase and Gemini is the latest development within the bank’s crypto journey.

Billionaire investor: Latest JPMorgan news is a “big deal” for Bitcoin

The importance of this development should not be understated.

Michael Novogratz – the founder of Galaxy Digital and a prominent investor – spoke about the news in a recent tweet, explaining that it marks a recognition of the importance that Bitcoin, crypto, and blockchain, will play in the future.

“The JPM announcement that they will provide banking services to Coinbase and Gemini is a big deal.  Go BTC.   It is recognition that the future will include crypto currencies, digital assets, and blockchain based systems.”

These two exchanges are well-established and highly compliant with global regulations, so they are obvious first picks for crypto-related clients.

It is possible that the bank will begin extending its banking services to more Bitcoin and crypto-focused companies in the months ahead.

How Unai Emery convinced Arsenal flop Denis Suarez to leave Barcelona, and Snub AC Milan, Others

Unai Emery played a big role in convincing Denis Suarez to join Arsenal on loan from Barcelona – a move that turned out to be a disaster.

Denis Suarez

Suarez, who had played under Emery previously at Sevilla, had an ill-fated spell at the Emirates, struggling with a groin injury throughout his time in north London.

He failed to start a single game for the Gunners – playing just 67 minutes of football in the Premier League – and has subsequently signed for Celta Vigo.

Emery has since followed him out of the Arsenal exit door and Suarez admitted it was a ‘risk’ to even move to the Premier League on loan in the first place when clubs such as AC Milan and Sevilla were keen to sign him on a permanent basis.

‘Unai told me he was looking for a winger — where Alex Iwobi or Henrikh Mkhitaryan played,’ Suarez told The Athletic.

‘It is not my best position but I can play on the wing. He insisted to me, “Come here. You will play. Don’t stay in Barcelona. Play, play, play and then we can sign you”.

‘I wanted Arsenal to sign me but the club were not able to at that time. Instead, they said, “Come here, get the continuity, then when you have a year remaining on your contract, we can sign you”.

‘So, OK, it sounded good. The truth is I rejected other teams: Real Betis, Sevilla, AC Milan all wanted me. I took the risk of going on a loan.

‘I could have signed for those other clubs on a four or five-year deal. That’s how much I wanted it to work at Arsenal. So people don’t know fully what happened.’

Rights Activist Challenges Government On Infected Cases In Lagos Mainland

Comrade Wale Balogun, an activist in
Nigeria, has challenged the Lagos State Government on the number of confirmed cases of #Coronavirus recorded in Lagos Mainland.

Lagos Mainland

The rights activist also challenged the Chairpersons of Lagos Mainland Local Government Area, Mrs Omolola Rashidat Essien; and Yaba Local Council Development Area, Mr Kayode Omiyale, on the steps they are taking to prevent the uncontrollable spread of the virus in the area.

According to the Lagos State Government, Lagos Mainland had recorded over 500 cases of the total cases confirmed in the country.

In an open letter to Essien and Omiyale, Balogun said residents of the local governments found it hard to believe the figures being reported as no member of the council areas was missing. 

He said, “This question becomes necessary because as at April 18, Lagos Mainland was reported to have recorded 114 positive cases while the new figure of 541 cases was not only worrisome but dreadful.

“Residents of our community believed COVID-19 is real but find it difficult to belief that over 500 of them are reported positive without knowing them. Which part or streets of Lagos Mainland is the pandemic more prevalent? Who are the victims that the residents cannot at least notice are suffering from one aliment or the other.

Covid-19

“We are asking this question because Lagos Mainland is a community where we know ourselves because of our close affinity and very close social interaction.

“We are also aware that it is not ethical to disclose the victims because of possible and attendant stigmatisation while they have the personal choice of sharing their experience if and after they recovered from the killer virus. But then, the issue remains we know ourselves, none of us are missing.”

Balogun added that while the residents would not be taking chances by not adhering to safety precautions, government must provide necessary clarifications and enlightenment being demanded by residents of the community on the reported cases. 

The rights activist challenged the political representatives of the local government to make public what they have done so far in preventing the spread of the virus.

He said, “Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency residents will like to know what you have done so far to curb and prevent the spread of the deadly pandemic in our community. 

“Thus, hope our community is not being stigmatised for being the hotbed of Coronavirus pandemic for pecuniary reasons by the Lagos State Government while the local government authorities keep mute in connivance.

“It is our collective responsibility to stamp out Coronavirus pandemic in Lagos Mainland by obeying instructions from professional health practitioners.”

We Are Under Pressure To Declare Fake Covid-19 Case

Kogi State Governor, Yahya Bello

The Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Saka Haruna, has said the state is under pressure to declare that it has COVID-19 cases where there is none.

The commissioner made the claims in a statement on Thursday. He, however, said the state would not succumb to the pressure.

The statement followed a report, which claimed that four persons suspected to be COVID-19 patients had died at the Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja in the last one week.

He said that as the state commissioner for health, a member of the Governing Board of the FMC Lokoja, and also the incident manager for COVID-19 in the state, he had yet to be informed of any claimed cases.

“There is also a representative of the FMC Lokoja in the state’s squadron against COVID-19/Lassa fever and never for once was any such case raised in our meetings.

Kogi Health Commissioner, Haruna Saka

The commissioner alleged that the aim of those putting pressure on the state was to politicise the situation as they are not happy that the current administration has been scored high by local and international observers on health care.

He added, “First and foremost, it is imperative that the public realise that there is no state government that can deliberately put her people in harm’s way for whatever political reason and the current administration has been scored high by local and international observers on health. We have and will continue to put the health of our people as first priority.

“We have been in an annual fight against Lassa fever as the state is located in the Lassa fever belt, recording several cases with regrettable loses. We were first to establish a Biosafety Laboratory for Lassa fever in Nigeria and this year alone we have confirmed 30 cases of Lassa fever that was duly announced. To accuse the state of a cover-up of COVID-19 cases is mischievous and at best politically inclined.”