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Bloggers Scrutinize Fox News' O'Reilly's Past Comments On Murdered Abortion Provider Tiller
Some liberal journalists and bloggers are criticizing Fox News host Bill O"Reilly for the language he has used when discussing abortion provider George Tiller, with some suggesting that his harsh rhetoric incites violence, the New York Times reports. Tiller, who was one of a small number of U.S. doctors who performed abortions later in pregnancy, was shot and killed on Sunday while serving as an usher in his local church. On Monday, O"Reilly said that "clear-thinking Americans should condemn" the murder but also defended his past remarks about Tiller. O"Reilly said that "every single thing we said about Tiller was true, and my analysis was based on those facts."Salon within nine hours of Tiller"s death had posted video clips of 29 on-air references that O"Reilly had made about Tiller on past programs. O"Reilly has said that Tiller and other abortion providers conduct the "business of destruction" and that he "wouldn"t want to be these people if there is a Judgment Day." Media Matters for America on its site published a 2006 clip in which O"Reilly said, "If I could get my hands on Tiller," adding, "Well, you know. Can"t be vigilantes. Can"t do that. It"s just a figure of speech."According to the Times, O"Reilly often draws particular attention because his cable news show has held a No. 1 rating for the past seven years. Burt Neuborne, a New York University law professor and a former legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union, said that a commentator"s language, regardless of its severity, usually cannot be treated as an incitement of violence unless it includes direct instructions to individuals. He added, "It"s important not to allow that to happen. It would have a dramatic effect on the ability to speak vigorously" (Stelter, New York Times, 6/2).
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Drug Crimes In Canada Cause Continuing Problems For Small Communities
The Narconon drug rehab program has noticed a trend of many drug addicts being involved with drug related charges due to their addiction. "You can have the everyday functioning addict who is battling a drug addiction, and just one day gets caught by police for possession of a small amount," comments Nick Hayes, a representative of Narconon Trois-Rivieres. "This is an all too common situation for many people who are involved in a drug addiction." More people are using illicit drugs in Canada, in fact Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada, where the Narconon drug rehab program is located, is one of the leading cities in Canada for drug crimes. "There are so many youth in Trois-Rivieres who are addicted to different drugs like speed, ecstasy, marijuana, and even cocaine. These teens get caught up with the law and start heading down the wrong path at a very young age," says Nick.
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Sheffield Mental Health Nurse Jailed 21 Months For Fraud

A man who used a forged document to obtain an NHS bursary and train as a mental health nurse has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for fraud at Sheffield Crown Court (18 May 2009) after a joint investigation by NHS Counter Fraud and the UK Border Agency. Ignatius Dube pleaded guilty to seven charges, receiving 21 months imprisonment for each, to run concurrently. The total value of the fraud was ÷£70,683.60 of which ÷£56,296.52 was defrauded from the state: the bursary of ÷£18,980.76 and ÷£37,315.76 in asylum benefits. The remaining amount of ÷£14,387.50 was in earnings whilst he was employed with recruitment agencies. In September 2006, Dube provided a forged Home Office letter to Sheffield Hallam University, which falsely stated he had been granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK from June 2004. In fact he had been refused asylum, and his appeal against the decision was dismissed in April 2005*. He enrolled on a 3-year degree course in Mental Health Nursing and applied for an NHS Bursary, which was awarded on the basis of the letter and his apparent settled status. His deception also led him to work for recruitment agencies based in Birmingham, Walsall, Sheffield and Rotherham. In September 2008 NHS Student Bursaries was told of his real status, which was confirmed by the Border and Immigration Agency (BIA). NHS Counter Fraud investigators obtained witness statements and other evidence of fraud against the NHS. Dube was arrested and interviewed by North East Yorkshire and Humber Immigration Crime Team on 17 March 2009. At Sheffield Crown Court on May 1st, he pleaded guilty to seven charges: 1. Obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception by earning remuneration whilst working for a recruitment agency in Birmingham 2. Obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception by earning remuneration whilst working for a recruitment agency in Walsall 3. Obtaining ÷£37,315.76 by deception from the Home Office by claiming he was destitute 4. Obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception by earning remuneration whilst working for a recruitment agency in Sheffield 5. Obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception by earning remuneration whilst working for a recruitment agency in Rotherham 6. Obtaining ÷£18,980.76 by deception from the NHS in respect of a bursary 7. Possession of a false identity document with intent, namely a false French passport Steve Guillon, Operational Fraud Manager, East Midlands, NHS Counter Fraud, said: "We take this sort of fraud against the NHS very seriously and this outcome should act as a warning to others not to abuse the bursary system." *Ignatius Dube still has representations under the Human Rights Act which await judgment. For more information contact James Robertson at the NHS CF press office on 020 7895 4524/ 4523. Out of hours mobile 07717 851 926 Further information on NHS CF can be found at http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/CounterFraud.aspx. Notes 1. NHS Counter Fraud (NHS CF) - a service of the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) - was established to tackle fraud and corruption throughout the NHS and DH whether it involves professionals, staff, patients or contractors. It aims to create a lasting anti-fraud culture. 2. Around 319 professionally-trained and accredited Local Counter Fraud Specialists are in place covering every health body in England and Wales. They are supported nationally and regionally by NHS CF. NHS CF investigations produced potential savings to the NHS of ÷£7,565,014 during 2007-08. 3. In 2007-08 the NHS CF successfully prosecuted 57 criminal cases with a 96% success rate. 4. To report any incident of suspected fraud in the NHS, please call the Fraud and Corruption Reporting Line on 0800 028 40 60. ÷ NHS Counter Fraud Service


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