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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
ICE goes public with a new report on Canadian man who died in custody
A Canadian who died in ICE custody is documented to have had health concerns, according to a report made public by the U.S. government agency today. While in custody, the 49-year-old was prescribed medication for seizures and hypertension, and recommended to undergo mental health evaluation after he was reported to be feeling 'sad and depressed, and refused to go to the medical clinic for an evaluation.' Here's what we know about the report and the timeline from when Johnny Noviello was arrested and later found dead. Why was the Canadian man arrested by ICE? Johnny Noviello entered the U.S. on a legal visa in 1988 and became a permanent resident in 1991. In 2023, he was convicted on the charges of drug trafficking, racketeering and the unlawful use of two-way communication device used to facilitate commission of crime. He was sentenced to prison for 12 months. His arrest by ICE came in 2025, wherein he was issued a notice to appear in court and faced a removability charge. What does the ICE report say about the health of the Canadian who died in custody? The 49-year-old was pronounced dead late in June after being found unresponsive in a detention centre in Miami. Respecting the family's privacy, Global Affairs minister Anita Anand had said late in June that 'further details will not be provided at this time.' The report released today highlighted health concerns that the officials flagged before he died. Here's what we know about the timeline since his arrest: May 15: Noviello was arrested and detained. May 16: The 49-year-old underwent a routine health inspection. A registered nurse completed the medical intake screening and noted the diagnosis of 'hypertension and seizure disorder, slightly elevated blood pressure, high body mass index, and his reported medication list and sent a provider referral' for him. He was prescribed medication. May 19: A behavioural health provider recommended 'a medical provider evaluate him then refer him to mental health if needed.' May 30: As per the documentation, the Canadian man is said to have refused a health history and a physical exam. June 8: He was reported to be feeling sad and depressed and is said to have refused a health evaluation at a medical clinic. June 9: Noviello reportedly maintained poor personal hygiene and stated he had not eaten in 'a while.' Documentation revealed his vitals to be normal, and that there was discussion with him around the importance of self-hygiene and proper diet. June 23: Noviello was found unresponsive and declared dead. The report by ICE comes as prominent politicians noted the death of the Canadian, and with U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra confirming faith in ICE 'commitment to transparency'. 'My team is following the death of a Canadian citizen while in @ICEgov custody. We will keep the Canadian government informed as ICE completes its investigation,' Hoekstra had posted online a few days after Noviello's death. 'I trust in ICE's commitment to transparency and to providing a safe environment for all individuals in its care.' There are 55 Canadians currently in detained by ICE, the agency reported on the figures on July 19. Canadian permanent residents will now have to pay 'visa integrity fee' to enter U.S. Here's what it is Border bitterness is devastating cross-border tourism. But one Canadian city is bucking the trend Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here.
National Post
15 hours ago
- Health
- National Post
ICE goes public with a new report on Canadian man who died in custody
Article content A Canadian who died in ICE custody is documented to have had health concerns, according to a report made public by the U.S. government agency today. While in custody, the 49-year-old was prescribed medication for seizures and hypertension, and recommended to undergo mental health evaluation after he was reported to be feeling 'sad and depressed, and refused to go to the medical clinic for an evaluation.' Article content Article content Why was the Canadian man arrested by ICE? Article content Johnny Noviello entered the U.S. on a legal visa in 1988 and became a permanent resident in 1991. In 2023, he was convicted on the charges of drug trafficking, racketeering and the unlawful use of two-way communication device used to facilitate commission of crime. He was sentenced to prison for 12 months. Article content His arrest by ICE came in 2025, wherein he was issued a notice to appear in court and faced a removability charge. Article content What does the ICE report say about the health of the Canadian who died in custody? Article content The 49-year-old was pronounced dead late in June after being found unresponsive in a detention centre in Miami. Respecting the family's privacy, Global Affairs minister Anita Anand had said late in June that 'further details will not be provided at this time.' Article content Today, the Government of Canada was notified of the death of a Canadian citizen while in custody in the United States. Canadian consular officials are urgently seeking more information from US officials. I offer my sincere condolences to the family. In order to respect the… — Anita Anand (@AnitaAnandMP) June 26, 2025 Article content Article content The report released today highlighted health concerns that the officials flagged before he died. Here's what we know about the timeline since his arrest: Article content Article content May 15: Noviello was arrested and detained. Article content May 16: The 49-year-old underwent a routine health inspection. A registered nurse completed the medical intake screening and noted the diagnosis of 'hypertension and seizure disorder, slightly elevated blood pressure, high body mass index, and his reported medication list and sent a provider referral' for him. He was prescribed medication. Article content May 30: As per the documentation, the Canadian man is said to have refused a health history and a physical exam. Article content June 8: He was reported to be feeling sad and depressed and is said to have refused a health evaluation at a medical clinic. Article content June 9: Noviello reportedly maintained poor personal hygiene and stated he had not eaten in 'a while.' Documentation revealed his vitals to be normal, and that there was discussion with him around the importance of self-hygiene and proper diet.
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
X says French accusations of data tampering and fraud are politically motivated
Elon Musk's social media platform X has denied accusations from French prosecutors of alleged data tampering and fraud, calling them politically motivated. X was responding to an announcement earlier this month from the Paris prosecutor's office, which said it was opening an investigation into the two alleged offences. Both offences involved an 'automated data processing system', according to prosecutors, who provided few details of the alleged wrongdoing. They are potentially punishable in France with a jail term of up to 10 years. The platform said French authorities were carrying out a 'politically-motivated criminal investigation into X over the alleged manipulation of its algorithm and alleged 'fraudulent data extraction''. 'X categorically denies these allegations,' it said in a post from its Global Government Affairs account. French authorities have launched a politically-motivated criminal investigation into X over the alleged manipulation of its algorithm and alleged 'fraudulent data extraction.' X categorically denies these allegations. This investigation, instigated by French politician Eric… — Global Government Affairs (@GlobalAffairs) July 21, 2025 The prosecutor's office has said it acted on information that two people provided in January to its cyber crimes unit. One of them is a member of parliament, and the other is a senior official in a French government institution. It did not identify them or the institution. Prosecutors said the two people alleged suspected use of X's algorithm for the 'purposes of foreign interference', without providing details. The platform said it 'remains in the dark' about the the specific allegations. 'However, based on what we know so far, X believes that this investigation is distorting French law in order to serve a political agenda and, ultimately, restrict free speech.' The Paris prosecutor's office said that it has asked X to grant police investigators access to its algorithm, as part of the probe. The request was made in a letter last week, it said. It said that 'investigators are bound by confidentiality and that only those in charge of the investigation will have access'. The office said it has not had a formal response from X.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
X refuses to comply with French investigation, labels it 'politically driven'
Elon Musk's social media platform X has declined to comply with a French criminal investigation, denying allegations of data manipulation and fraudulent data extraction. The company claims the probe, which intensified this month, is politically motivated and aims to restrict free speech. French authorities have launched a politically-motivated criminal investigation into X over the alleged manipulation of its algorithm and alleged 'fraudulent data extraction.' X categorically denies these allegations. This investigation, instigated by French politician Eric… — Global Government Affairs (@GlobalAffairs) July 21, 2025 The investigation began in January following complaints from a French lawmaker and a senior official. Authorities allege that X's algorithm was used for foreign interference, leading to inquiries into data tampering and unauthorized data extraction, as reported by CNBC. X's global government affairs account issued a statement rejecting the allegations. 'French authorities have launched a politically-motivated criminal investigation into X,' the post read. 'X categorically denies these allegations.' Now overseen by France's national police, the investigation focuses on tampering with automated data systems. Prosecutors have requested access to X's recommendation algorithm and real-time user data for expert analysis. X claims it remains unclear about the specific allegations but argues the investigation distorts French law to serve a political agenda. The company has refused to provide the requested data, asserting its legal right to withhold it. X also raised concerns about the impartiality of two experts involved in the investigation. The company questioned their fairness, citing potential political bias, as both have expressed open hostility towards X. The dispute highlights growing tensions between tech platforms and government authorities over data privacy, free speech, and regulation.
National Post
15-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Mark Carney's planned cuts will include the foreign service, alarming some ex-diplomats
The diplomats' union and former ambassadors are raising concerns about Prime Minister Mark Carney's planned cuts to the foreign service, just as Global Affairs Canada is looking to expand its presence abroad. Article content 'It's going to be painful,' said Pam Isfeld, president of the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers. Article content Article content Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne sent letters to ministers on July 7, asking them to find savings of 7.5 per cent in their budgets starting next spring. Later last week, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said that this will include Global Affairs Canada. Article content 'It is necessary for us to find those instances where red tape can be cut, and where inefficiencies need to be addressed,' she told reporters on July 10, adding that she would not speculate on what those cuts will look like. Article content Article content Article content Isfeld said senior officials in the department have had an open exchange, including with her on Monday, about how to achieve budget targets while limiting the damage to Canada's stance on the world stage. Article content 'It sounds like they are committed to not just doing a sort of haircut approach … across the board, and everybody gets a reduction,' she said. Article content Instead, the department might try 'slicing things according to geographic responsibility,' to reduce some spending while 'preserving the core functions, and the things that Canadians depend on,' she said. Article content Isfeld said the government might find some areas to streamline, and suggested Ottawa cut back on paying outside consultants and allow more Canada-based staff to work at home instead of them needing office spaces. Article content Article content Article content But overall, she said the government has a 'contradictory' approach to cutting expenditures while pledging to expand Canada's alliances and following through on having more diplomats to execute the Indo-Pacific and Africa strategies. Article content The video ads focus on the security and trade benefits of having diplomats with a knowledge of what's happening on the ground, who can help Canadian companies make deals with companies in countries other than the U.S., and find ways to prevent conflict. Article content 'If we have good relationships out there, and people appreciating us and seeing Canada as a strong player that's contributing … that makes the other things that we want to accomplish a lot easier.'
