8chan/8kun QResearch Posts (5)
#14289929 at 2021-08-07 10:53:06 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #18078: Check Your P's and Q's Edition
>>14289924
Directors depart
Crown argues much damage has already been done.
The public exposure of wrongdoing has already run a scythe through senior ranks at the company.
Eleven directors signed a letter attacking the "falsehoods" of Nine's "deceitful campaign" - a letter that itself was criticised at the Bergin inquiry - on 31 July 2019.
A little over two years later, only two of those directors - former gaming machine executive Antonia Korsanos and former senior public servant Jane Halton - have any continuing role at the company.
Gone are Packer's confidant and chair John Alexander, the billionaire's nominees Guy Jalland and Michael Johnston, former AFL boss Andrew Demetriou - who appeared to be reading from notes while giving evidence during the Bergin inquiry, former Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon, Kerry Packer's old doctor John Horvath, adman Harold Mitchell, and Perth businessman John Poynton.
Helen Coonan, the acting executive chair who Bergin trusted to clean up Crown's Augean stables, will leave the company by the end of the month after being criticised by counsel assisting Finkelstein.
Chief executive Ken Barton resigned in February after he was found to have misled shareholders at an annual general meeting in 2019 about the nature of information being shared between Crown and Packer's company Consolidated Press Holdings, described by Bergin as "quite improper" and "appalling".
Crown's former chief legal officer Joshua Preston resigned last year after giving evidence to the NSW inquiry.
Barry Felstead, who ran Crown's Australian casinos, left at the end of the year and his role was split, so that there are now individual CEOs for Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
The man who took on the role in Melbourne, Xavier Walsh, is also leaving the company this month following criticism of him at the Finkelstein royal commission for failing to properly deal with the state tax rort once he knew about it.
But none of this is enough, according to counsel assisting Finkelstein, Adrian Finanzio QC, who last month said the licence should be revoked despite the serious disruption doing so would cause.
"The evidence reveals serious misconduct, illegal conduct and highly inappropriate conduct, which has been encouraged or facilitated by a culture which has consistently put profit before all other considerations," he said.
#14024629 at 2021-06-30 21:55:45 (UTC+1)
Q Research General # 17747: Yep, its gin Rummy.
>>14024619
>https://apnews.com/2bddbfcba3be432efea69d0871fe46a0
Authorities arrest man after body parts scattered in Arizona
December 29, 2020
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities in central Arizona have made an arrest in an investigation into human body parts that were found scattered in remote areas.
Walter Harold Mitchell, 59, was booked into jail in Yavapai County late Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of dumping more than two dozen body parts outside of Prescott that are believed to be connected to medical research, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said.
Sheriff's officials initially received calls over the weekend from a woodcutter and a hunter who found two limbs and two severed heads near Prescott, authorities said. Further searches by detectives and volunteers on foot, and using drones and dogs revealed more than two dozen body parts, including arms, legs and more heads, said sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn.
Authorities said the remains likely were connected to a Seattle-based business that Mitchell owned and that managed cadavers for research. According to the sheriff's office, Mitchell left Seattle earlier this year with human remains belonging to five people.
"This situation is unimaginable, and I am so sorry for the families whose loved ones were donated to research and treated in such a horrific fashion," Sheriff Scott Mascher, who retires Friday, said in a statement.
Mitchell was arrested in Scottsdale on the outskirts of Phoenix. Authorities said evidence, including tags and white absorbent sheets, found along with the body parts tied Mitchell to the case.
Mitchell will have an initial appearance in a justice court, where he will be appointed an attorney if needed. He hasn't formally been charged with any crimes.
It was unclear late Tuesday whether Mitchell already has legal representation. County officials either could not say Tuesday or did not respond to emails sent by The Associated Press.
#13024512 at 2021-02-22 19:58:50 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #16588: Trump Will Speak At CPAC Edition
Crown director steps down as Victoria announces royal commission into the casino giant
Crown director Harold Mitchell has stepped down after the Victorian government announced it will hold a royal commission into Crown Resorts to determine if it is suitable to hold a casino licence in the state.
The high-profile media buyer's resignation is effective immediately.
The decision to hold the royal commission comes after a New South Wales inquiry led by former Supreme Court judge Patricia Bergin found the casino group was unfit to hold a licence at its Sydney venue at Barangaroo.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/victorian-government-to-hold-inquiry-into-crown-resorts/1c6b55fd-2e1a-4d3b-9c0a-e2bfb592b196
#3980647 at 2018-11-21 05:03:13 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #5064: People Are Nervous Edition
Resignations in the news today (part 2)
Luke Foley resigns as NSW Labor Leader following ABC journalist's statement
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-08/nsw-labor-leader-luke-foley-resigns/10477996
Chairman of FreeTV Australia resigns
http://www.bandt.com.au/media/Harold-Mitchell-resigns-chairman-free-tv-australia
President, CEO of Lexmark resigns
https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/President-CEO-of-Lexmark-resigns-500973271.html
Sedgwick County Attorney Eric Yost resigns
https://www.kwch.com/content/news/Sedgwick-County-Attorney-Eric-Yost-resigns-500836742.html
Petra Butler to resign from Park City Board of Education
https://www.parkrecord.com/news/petra-butler-resigns-from-park-city-board-of-education/
SCS Superintendent Dorsey Hopson officially announces resignation
https://www.fox13memphis.com/top-stories/scs-superintendent-dorsey-hopson-officially-announces-resignation/875700780
NHC general counsel resigns
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/area-stocks/article/21033185/nhc-general-counsel-resigns
State says about 800 employees received resignation requests
https://www.ktuu.com/content/news/State-says-about-800-employees-got-resignation-requests-500948751.html
Martha's Vineyard detective fired for conducting illegal background checks.
https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2018/11/09/police-chief-adds-details-firing-oak-bluffs-detective
Idaho Department of Correction director to retire
https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-department-of-correction-director-to-retire/article_1f64c275-093a-5f1c-b74b-e35a2290de9e.html
Akers resigning as Charleston city clerk
https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/kanawha_county/akers-resigning-as-charleston-city-clerk/article_a78548a3-b17c-5d7b-abe2-224ec15640a9.html
Spartanburg County Clerk Of Court Stepping Down
https://www.fitsnews.com/2018/11/20/spartanburg-sc-clerk-of-court-stepping-down/
Debbie Newall resigns from Labour party citing 'personal reasons'
https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/17236381.debbie-newall-resigns-from-labour-party-citing-person-reasons/
After criticism, BSO captain in charge of Parkland shooting response resigns
https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article221975890.html
Sky Beard resigns as executive director of Brevard Early Learning Coalition
https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2018/11/20/sky-beard-resigns-executive-director-brevard-early-learning-coalition/2067587002/
Former local sheriff enters guilty plea and resigns
https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/2018/11/20/local-sheriff-enters-guilty-plea-and-agrees-to-resign/
Five staff members resign from Claymont schools after allegations of policy violations
https://www.timesreporter.com/news/20181119/five-staff-members-resign-from-claymont-schools-after-allegations-of-policy-violations
Ohio National lays off chief distribution officer; president retires after three months on the job
https://www.investmentnews.com/article/20181120/FREE/181129990/ohio-national-lays-off-chief-distribution-officer-president-retires
Gallia County teacher resigns amid investigation of alleged sexual advances toward student
https://www.thenewscenter.tv/content/news/Gallia-County-teacher-resigns-amid-investigation-of-alleged-sexual-advances-toward-student-500965201.html
John Glenn superintendent to retire
https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/local/john-glenn-superintendent-to-retire/article_05ce418c-20ae-5d26-bcb9-5e314b23097d.html
Matt Hart out: Alabama Deputy AG, special prosecutor resigns
https://yellowhammernews.com/matt-hart-out-alabama-deputy-ag-special-prosecutor-resigns/
Portage County treasurer resigns, effective November 26
https://www.wsaw.com/content/news/Portage-County-treasurer-resigns-effective-November-26-500530631.html
Head of NPS climate change adaption program resigns
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/417022-head-of-nps-climate-change-adaption-program-resigns
Two J-D school board members resign
https://www.eaglenewsonline.com/news/new/schools/2018/11/20/two-j-d-school-board-members-resign/
Retiring public safety director says crime down, state safer
https://www.sacbee.com/sports/article221958495.html
Minister of the Interior Andres Anvelt resigns, to leave politics
https://news.err.ee/878520/minister-of-the-interior-andres-anvelt-resigns-to-leave-politics
#3979033 at 2018-11-21 03:28:01 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #5062: Good Evening Q Edition
Chairman of FreeTV Australia resigns
http://www.bandt.com.au/media/Harold-Mitchell-resigns-chairman-free-tv-australia
8chan/8kun QResearch AUSTRALIA Posts (2)
#13077180 at 2021-03-01 07:16:06 (UTC+1)
Q Research AUSTRALIA #13 - THE WAR IS REAL Edition
>>12867040
Resignations in the news
Crown Resorts director John Poynton resigns following regulator pressure
Crown's departing director John Poynton has declared he remains a "fit and proper person" to remain on the board of the James Packer-based casino company, but says he resigned "in the best interests of the gaming company and its shareholders".
After tendering his resignation to chairman Helen Coonan, Mr Poynton released a statement to The Australian on Monday afternoon, noting he wished Crown "the best at this challenging time for the company.
"The Bergin Inquiry made no findings against my integrity or performance on the Crown board or my status as a fit and proper person,'' the statement said.
"But given the advice from The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority about perceptions about my independence arising out of my past relationship with James Packer and CPH, I believe resigning is the right thing to do.. This is despite Ms Bergin specifically noting that my commitment and contribution would be 'integral' to Crown's future success."
In her report released earlier this month Ms Bergin noted "the commitment and contribution" of Mr Poynton would be "integral" to "Crown's future success as a close associate of the Licensee" of its new Sydney casino.
It is understood Crown's biggest institutional shareholder, Perpetual, had believed Mr Poynton could add value on the board as its sole Perth-based director, but shared the regulators' concerns about his independence.
Mr Ponyton's resignation as a director of Crown Resorts and as chairman of Crown Perth closed the book on the old guard of the James Packer-backed company following a government inquiry's finding the company is unsuitable to operate a casino in NSW.
In a statement to the ASX on Monday Crown Resorts said Mr Poynton had resigned with immediate effect and, unusually for the company, explained that the NSW gambling regulator's opinion that he should step down was behind the move.
"John has been a member of the board of Crown since November 2018 and a director of Crown Perth since 2004. During that time, he has been enormously committed as a director, chairman of Crown Perth and through his service on board committees," executive chairman Helen Coonan said in the statement.
"The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) has advised Crown that it considers it appropriate that John step down as a director of all companies within the Crown group, due to a perceived lack of independence arising out of his past relationship with Mr James Packer and CPH, notwithstanding the recent termination of John's consultancy arrangement with CPH.
"As a result, John has agreed to resign in the best interests of Crown and our shareholders, despite no adverse findings by the commissioner in the ILGA Inquiry in relation to his suitability, integrity or performance. "On behalf of the board, I thank John for his contribution to Crown over many years."
The release contained no statement from Mr Poynton, who has previously said he would defend his independence from Mr Packer and hired a team of lawyers to advise him on his options.
The Australian understands Mr Poynton received a letter late last week from Arnold Bloch Leibler partner Leon Zwier, who is advising Ms Coonan.
The letter is believed to have requested him to resign, given the concerns surrounding his independence.
Mr Poynton considered his position over the weekend with his Melbourne-based Jones Day partner Tim L'Estrange, the former General Counsel and company secretary at ANZ Bank.
Crown's major institutional shareholders are said to have had growing concerns about Mr Poynton's position on the board given the public expressions from ILGA chairman Philip Crawford about his independence.
Mr Poynton had wanted to ensure there were no outstanding questions surrounding his suitability, integrity or performance.
Mr Poynton's departure comes after fellow directors Harold Mitchell, Andrew Demetriou, Guy Jalland and Michael Johnston resigned their positions in the wake of the ILGA inquiry into the company's suitability to operate its Barangaroo casino.
CEO Ken Barton, as well as company secretary Mary Manos and CLO Joshua Preston, have also resigned.
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/crown-resorts-director-john-poynton-resigns-following-regulator-pressure/news-story/8383be8285049e1d330e269950635b43
#13029097 at 2021-02-23 07:23:23 (UTC+1)
Q Research AUSTRALIA #13 - THE WAR IS REAL Edition
>>12867040
Victorian government announces royal commission into Crown casino
Sumeyya Ilanbey and Patrick Hatch - February 22, 2021
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Crown's future as the operator of its giant Melbourne casino has been thrown into doubt after the state government announced an unprecedented inquiry into whether the company had broken the law and was suitable to hold a gaming licence in Victoria.
The $5 million royal commission, to be run by former Federal Court judge Ray Finkelstein and due to report on August 1, will also be required to say whether any Victorian law should be changed after the company's links with organised crime and money laundering were revealed in reports in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, and a scathing NSW inquiry.
Shortly after the government announced the royal commission, Crown informed the sharemarket that long-serving director Harold Mitchell would step down from the company's board - the fifth director including the CEO to be forced out in the past fortnight.
The state government said in a statement the royal commission was a response to the "serious findings" of the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) inquiry, which ruled Crown unfit to hold a casino licence at its newly built Barangaroo complex in Sydney. The Western Australian government has since also announced a judicial inquiry into the operations of the Crown casino in Perth.
Mr Finkelstein is a highly regarded barrister in Victoria who was appointed a judge of the Federal Court in 1997 but retired in 2011 and returned to private practice. His terms of reference are tightly focused on the company's officeholders and the Victorian law, and include investigating whether Crown Melbourne or any of its representatives were suitable to hold a casino licence, whether it was in the public interest for Crown to continue holding its licence and whether there were any changes required to Victorian legislation.
The Victorian government said a royal commission's ability to compel witnesses and documents made it the best way to establish the facts. Premier Daniel Andrews issued a statement saying the inquiry was "about making sure that those who hold a casino licence in Victoria uphold the highest standards of probity and integrity - and that they're accountable for their actions".
But Mr Andrews did not attend Monday afternoon's press conference, leaving Gaming Minister Melissa Horne to answer questions. Ms Horne said the reports from the NSW inquiry were "incredibly concerning".
Helen Coonan, Crown's executive chairman, said in a statement that Crown "welcomes the announcement" and the company would "fully cooperate with the royal commission".
"It provides an opportunity to detail the reforms and changes to our business to deliver the highest standards of governance and compliance, and an organisational culture that meets community expectations," she said.
Reverend Tim Costello, chief advocate for the Alliance for Gambling Reform, said he was "thrilled".
"For nearly 20 years I've been saying we need a royal commission, and I didn't think I'd live to see it. Maybe I can now depart in peace." He said Mr Finkelstein was "a really good appointment". But he warned that it was unlikely Crown would lose its licence as a result of the royal commission.
However, "Crown would still be feeling quite comfortable", he said, pointing out that the Andrews government had extended its licence to 2050. "During the Bergin inquiry, Premier Andrews said of course we wouldn't be cancelling Crown's licence. … [so] we know Crown still have a fair bit of protection."
He said Victorians had "lost confidence in Crown and in the government's ability to govern Crown".
Federal MP Andrew Wilkie, elected on a gambling reform platform a decade ago to a seat in Tasmania, said the royal commission was the only credible option left to the Andrews government.
"For decades a series of Victorian governments, Liberal and Labor, have profited from the organised crime run out of the state's only casino … A judicial inquiry can hopefully also get to the bottom of the political protection racket that has plagued this issue."
Anti-gambling campaigner Stephen Mayne said the royal commission also needed to "compel current and former Victorian regulators and key political figures, including Jeff Kennett, Daniel Andrews and former gaming minister Marlene Kairouz to give evidence, broadening on the work of the Bergin inquiry, which focused more on Crown personnel".
"Issues worthy of exploration include evidence of Crown's lobbying and political power, including through the regular political donations that it makes and the long line of political figures that it has hired to influence the political and regulatory process."
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