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The Onion
5 days ago
- The Onion
Every Trait Disqualifying ICE Agent From Previous Jobs Ideal For Current One
WOODBINE, NJ—Saying the man's behavior and temperament had helped him excel in a difficult environment, sources confirmed Thursday that every trait disqualifying ICE agent Jake Clements from previous jobs had made him ideal for his current role. Several reports indicated the 29-year-old high school graduate, who had been dismissed from numerous past positions in food service and substitute teaching due to his short fuse and penchant for cruelty, had been rapidly promoted up the ranks at ICE for those very same characteristics. According to sources, the anger management issues and casual application of slurs that once resulted in Clements being escorted out of a data entry job now earned him effusive praise from supervisors who saw a bright future for him at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Colleagues within ICE noted that Clements' history of posting lengthy social media screeds denouncing immigrants for destroying a Christian nation—which had caused him to be automatically turned down for dozens of other jobs—would likely earn him a management position at the agency within five years. At press time, those familiar with Clements added that he was making fast friends with his fellow ICE agents for the same reason that he was estranged from his wife and had been abandoned by virtually all other acquaintances.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Councillor Adam Clements arrested over coercive behaviour report
A councillor has been arrested on suspicion of coercive and controlling behaviour after police were called to a house in Clements, who represents the Milton under Wychwood ward at West Oxfordshire District Council, was held after officers attended a property in Chipping Norton on 14 Clements, who was elected in 2024 for the Liberal Democrats, has called the allegations "entirely untrue".The Liberal Democrats have not responded to a request for comment, but Mr Clements' councillor page on the council website currently lists him as an Independent. The BBC understands he has been bailed and a police investigation is Clements said he was "fully confident that, once the relevant facts have been reviewed, it will be clear there is no case to answer and the matter will be closed".He said: "These allegations arose during the breakdown of my marriage. I recognise that this is a difficult time for all involved and do not wish to comment further on private matters."Mr Clements said he was cooperating fully with the added: "I also recognise the importance of safeguarding procedures, and I fully support all the precautionary steps, including the arrest, taken while initial enquiries are carried out as I can see how they are required to protect the vulnerable in legitimate cases."He requested for his and his family's privacy to be respected during the investigation. Thames Valley Police said officers were sent to the home following a report made to the force. "A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of coercive and controlling behaviour," it said in a statement. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Otago Daily Times
21-06-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Power trust candidates sought
It is "not a job for the faint-hearted" but volunteers are needed to help keep the lights on across North Otago. The Waitaki Power Trust (WPT) elections are coming up and at least two new members will need to be elected to the consumer trust's five-person board. WPT holds all the shares in Oamaru-based lines company Network Waitaki Limited (NWL), on behalf of about 13,500 households and businesses connected to NWL's electricity distribution network. Long-serving trustee Herb Tonkin has been on the trust since retiring from work 23 years ago. "I was employed by the Waitaki Electric power board for 42 years and I thought it was over to me to give something back to the consumer." "It is the consumers' company — it belongs to every consumer." Fellow trustee John Clements agreed. "They are making a big song and dance about water, and how we're going to have three councils in charge of our water. "It's a very good parallel to draw with the network distribution company, which is ours." A big reason to vote in the election and stand for a seat on the trust was the annual consumer power rebate, which was only made possible through consumer ownership of the lines company, Mr Clements said. "Most consumers get about $79 which is a big help at Christmas time. "It's a rebate on the power, and appears as credit on the power account." Trustees serve a three-year term before becoming eligible to stand again for election or retire. Mr Tonkin and Mr Clements will retain their seats, while two trustees are stepping away and a third will stand for re-election. The WPT is administered by elected trustees and exists to provide oversight and represent the interests of consumers who are both owners and users of NWL's electricity distribution network. The trust monitors NWL's financial performance, ensuring profits are reasonable relative to asset value and capital works. It also undertakes an ownership review every 10 years. Mr Tonkin said being a trustee was an important job, requiring commitment, good knowledge of the trust deed, which established the trust legally, and the ability to foster good relations with NWL company directors. "A trustee is elected by consumers. "Their most important job is they interact with the directors of the company and approve any major transactions or new business undertaken by the company. "It's not a job for the faint-hearted. "The company is having to upgrade the electrical network and is spending a substantial amount to safeguard the continued supply of electricity in North Otago." The major project trustees provided oversight for at the moment is a $50million project to build a new grid exit point. Without it the region will run out of capacity to receive electricity from the national grid by 2027. "It's big biccies,"Mr Tonkin said. NWL chief executive Dylan Andrews said WPT trustees provided a crucial role in the annual setting and monitoring of the company's statement of corporate intent, as well as providing valuable customer insights. "There is an aligned commitment to ensure the company provides safe and reliable electricity service while investing in the network to meet future demands. "The WPT also provides valuable input into the company's annual pricing review. "Our relationship with the Waitaki Power Trust is positive and constructive, as demonstrated through joint activities such as the shared display at the annual North Otago A&P Show and the presentation of the Network Waitaki Sponsorship Awards, which celebrate and support local achievements. "The company is looking forward to working with current and future trustees who provide local insight from across our service areas." Nominations for candidates open on July 9 and close on July 30. Nomination forms are available on the Waitaki Power Trust website Postal voting ballots will be mailed to consumers on August 8 and voting closes on August 29.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Kentuckians rally to support World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — State leaders and advocates for the older population are taking a stand against adult maltreatment in Kentucky, which includes Kentuckians in the older population. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, and advocates packed the Capitol Rotunda on Friday to get the momentum going for this initiative. Chris Clements came to plant flags to represent some of his family members. 'I planted a flag in honor of my father, Keith Clements, and also one for my mother-in-law, who are two very important older adults in our family,' Clements said. Clements is with the Louisville-based organization Blueprint 502. Specifically, he's involved in Project Warm, where he works with older adults. Read more of the latest Lexington & central Kentucky news 'We want to make sure they don't become victims or prey to the scams and some of the other things that are out there. We want to let them know that we are thinking of them, appreciate them, and we love them so much,' Clements said. Another big topic of discussion was health care and meals, which Governor Andy Beshear said he supports, even signing a proclamation making June Elder Abuse and Exploitation Awareness Month. 'Our seniors deserve respect, and they deserve our care. Together, we can ensure that every senior has the resources and the opportunity to live a long, full, and happy life,' Beshear said. Even the younger generation is joining in, with students from Bath County High School like junior Wrangler Helton also taking it on himself to serve those older. Wanted Cincinnati man arrested after reported high-speed chase with Kentucky police Kentuckians rally to support World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Man arrested after stabbing at Lexington Mini Mart 'With more and more people living with and caring for vulnerable adults, it's important that people my age understand that we do play a part in prevention and awareness,' Helton said. 'We need to certainly look at ways, whether it's meals, health care, transportation, or social engagement; we need to make sure we are addressing all these important, focused topics. These populations need it more than ever,' Clements added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Couple now locked in a bitter legal fight with a tour operator after a fatal Outback bus crash changed their lives forever
Two survivors of a deadly bus crash in remote Australia that 'decimated the lives' of those on board have dragged the tour operator and its director to court. One person died and five were injured after the tour bus rolled west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory in June 2022. Joshua Clements and his wife Elysse Lloyd have now sued tour company Emu Run Experience and its managing director Patrick Bedford in the Federal Court over the deadly trip. 'Ultimately, the crash has decimated our lives: there is nothing that can bring back what we have lost,' Mr Clements told AAP. 'Yet, we look forward to our day in court and to attaining restitution and justice.' Whilst no amount of money could undo the pain, harm and life-long injuries they had suffered in the crash, Mr Clements expressed confidence that his and his wife's legal rights allowed them compensation. The civil lawsuit has been filed in the NSW registry of the Federal Court, thousands of kilometres from where the tragedy took place. Mr Clements has created a public petition calling for the end to what he calls a 'perverse' no-fault law under the Northern Territory's Motor Accident Compensation Scheme. Under that scheme, all road users can obtain benefits after an accident regardless of who is at fault. According to the NT's Motor Accident Compensation Commission's website, the scheme covers medical treatment, loss of earning capacity, compensation for permanent impairments and lump sum death benefits. But Mr Clements said his case sought a higher amount of 'significant compensation' under NSW legislation and Australian consumer law. 'The law is completely on our side,' he told AAP. 'These laws, and associated rights, cannot be undone by the anachronistic rules of a territory in Australia. 'That state and federal laws take precedent is indisputable.' Mr Clements has required lengthy spinal fusion surgery after the crash, undergoing nine separate operations with at least six more scheduled. Emu Run Experiences and Mr Bedford did not respond to a request for comment. Both face four criminal charges of failing to comply with a health and safety duty and have been prosecuted by NT WorkSafe over the incident. They will be back in court on August 11. The prosecution is among several over serious bus crashes in Australia in recent years. Bus driver Brett Andrew Button is serving a 32-year prison term after a coach carrying wedding guests hit the guard rail of a roundabout in the NSW Hunter Valley in 2023, killing 10 people and injuring 25 others. A truck driver meanwhile faced trial in Victoria in May after rear-ending a school bus at speed, seriously injuring seven students west of Melbourne two years earlier.
