The Daily Populous

Monday February 12nd, 2018 evening edition

image for Dad who lunged at Larry Nassar donating GoFundMe earnings to help sexual abuse survivors

He was detained and later released without charges, but a GoFundMe online fundraiser was started in his name.

That fundraiser earned $31,311 before the account was closed, according to a joint statement from Margraves and IBEW 665.

"While Randy deeply appreciates the outpouring of support, he says it is not needed for him," the statement read.

"This situation has demonstrated the strength of the bond among our union brothers and sisters...we're glad to see the money going to organizations that help survivors of abuse.".

Donors can choose to get a refund before March 9, or leave the donation to be given to local charities such as Small Talk, RAVE, and the Firecracker Foundation that help sexual abuse survivors.

My daughters are the heroes and all the victims and the survivors of this terrible atrocity," Margraves said on Friday night.

Dad who tried to attack Larry Nassar 'no hero,' embarrassed by actions. »

NBC fires Olympic analyst after comments infuriate South Korea

Authored by marketwatch.com

Japan ruled Korea with an iron fist from 1910 to 1945 in a bloody occupation that still strikes a raw nerve.

“It was possible for him to do more with us here; now it is no longer possible,” an NBC official told Korea Times.

NBC anchor Carolyn Manno had also read a statement on-air Saturday, trying to limit the damage of Ramo’s nonsensical comment. »

Trump Sold a $40 Million Estate to a Russian Oligarch for $100 Million—and a Democratic Senator Wants to Know Why

Authored by newsweek.com
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A Democratic senator wants the Treasury Department to hand over records relating to President Donald Trump’s sale of a Palm Beach estate that he bought for $41 million to a Russian oligarch for $95 million only four years later.

Trump has in the past attributed the markup to renovations he made to the property, which he snapped up when the previous owner filed for bankruptcy.

"You know the closest I came to Russia, I bought a house a number of years ago in Palm Beach, Florida...for $40 million, and I sold it to a Russian for $100 million including brokerage commissions.". »

Woman Dragged Out of West Virginia House Hearing For Listing Oil and Gas Contributions to Members

Authored by commondreams.org

Lucas began to testify to the House Judiciary Committee, but a few minutes in, her microphone was turned off.

Lucas then began to read the oil and gas donations to the members of the House Judiciary Committee, including the chairman, John Shott (R-Mercer).

“About 40 percent of his money (campaign contributions) comes from the oil and natural gas industry,” Lucas said. »