SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP/CBS13) — The California Medical Board said it would investigate a plastic surgeon who appeared in a videoconference for a traffic violation trial while operating on a patient. Dr. Scott Green appeared virtually from an operating room Thursday for his Sacramento Superior Court trial, The Sacramento Bee reports. READ MORE: Proposed Casino Near Elk Grove Secures Funding The state medical board said it would look into the incident and that it “expects physicians to follow the standard of care when treating their patients.” Green was dressed in surgical scrubs with the patient undergoing the procedure just out of view; the beeps of medical machinery can be heard in the background. “Hello, Mr. Green? Hi. Are you available for trial?” asked a courtroom clerk as an officer summoned to appear in trial raised her eyebrows. “It kind of looks like you’re in an operating room right now?” “I am, sir,” Green replied. “Yes, I’m in an operating room right now. Yes, I’m available for trial. Go right ahead.” The clerk reminded Green the proceedings were being livestreamed because traffic trials are required by law to be open to the public, and Green said he understood. He appeared to continue working with his head down while waiting for Court Commissioner Gary Link to enter the chamber. READ MORE: Armed Man Tried To Steal Ex-Girlfriend's Car After Robbing Her In Stockton, Authorities Say When Link appeared and saw the doctor on the screen, the judge hesitated to proceed with the trial out of concern for the welfare of the patient. “I have another surgeon right here who’s doing the surgery with me, so I can stand here and allow them to do the surgery also,” Green said. The judge said he didn’t think it was appropriate to conduct a trial under the circumstances. He told Green he’d rather set a new date for trial “when you’re not actively involved or participating and attending to the needs of a patient.” Green apologized. “Sometimes, ...
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The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden vs. Trump, part II
Presented by Facebook President Trump Donald Trump Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot Trump Jr.: There are 'plenty' of GOP incumbents who should be challenged MORE " width="580" height="326" data-delta="1" /> NEWS OF THE MORNING A Tale of Two Principals: Midterm elections are fought as referenda on the incumbent president. But that assumes that the last president has left the stage – and all signs indicate that won’t be the case next year. Former President Trump re-emerges Saturday at CPAC, both in person and in the form of a golden statue . Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnell Trump at CPAC foments 2022 GOP primary wars Hawley gets boisterous ovation at CPAC for Electoral College objection Why Congress must invoke the 14th Amendment now MORE ’s efforts to exorcise Trump from the GOP have failed entirely , and incumbents are already seeking his blessing; to whit, Trump late Thursday endorsed Sen. Jerry Moran Gerald (Jerry) Moran Graham: Trump will 'be helpful' to all Senate GOP incumbents The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Biden vs. Trump, part II Passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is the first step to heal our democracy MORE (R-Kan.), who is up for re-election next year. Close Trump allies see that as a sign that the establishment still fears Trump’s power. Watch: https://bit.ly/3sp0y42 On the other hand, President Biden Joe Biden House Democrats pass sweeping .9T COVID-19 relief bill with minimum wage hike Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot MORE is signaling a team approach to the midterms. He’s installed top allies at the Democratic National Committee, and he’s holding off forming his own ...
17 hate groups operated in Colorado in 2020, Southern Poverty Law Center reports
The Southern Poverty Law Center identified 17 hate groups operating in Colorado in 2020, a decline from previous years likely driven by the pandemic and extremists moving their activity into private, encrypted online chatrooms where it is more difficult to track them. Nationally, the SPLC identified 838 active hate groups, a decrease from the 940 documented in 2019 and the record-high 1,020 in 2018. But the civil rights group, based in Montgomery, Ala., said the decline in tracked groups does not indicate extremism is waning. In 2019, the center found 22 hate groups operating in Colorado. RELATED: “Aggressive” rise of Colorado’s extremist militia groups follows long history in state “For three decades, we have attempted to sound the alarm about these groups, their growth and the dangers they pose,” Margaret Huang, president and chief executive officer of the SPLC, said in a news release. “It is clearer now than ever that our nation faces an increasingly dangerous threat from home-grown extremists ranging from anti-government militias to hate groups and white supremacists.” On Jan. 27, the U.S. Department of Homeland of Security issued a national terrorism advisory to warn Americans that violent domestic extremists remain a threat in the United States and those extremists could attack government facilities. The advisory came after the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol by former President Donald Trump’s supporters. In its October Homeland Threat Assessment , the homeland security department named U.S.-based violent extremists as “the most persistent and lethal threat” to the country. Small groups and lone offenders “have capitalized on increased social and political tensions in 2020, which will drive an elevated threat environment at least through early 2021. Violent extremists will continue to target individuals or institutions that represent symbols of their grievances, as well as grievances based on political affiliation or perceived policy ...
The Confucius Institute – Education, Or Something Else?
As the trade war with China looks to ramp up, it seems an appropriate time to take notice of one of China’s most interesting agencies operating within the United States: the Confucius Institute. Confucius Institutes can be found on more than one hundred American campuses, and according to the latest estimates there are more than 500 Institutes attached to centers of higher education around the world. On the surface, the mission of these locations is to spread awareness and understanding of Chinese culture, however a deeper look into the group’s activities reveals a more nefarious situation playing out. The Confucius Institute, as it turns out, is directly funded by a group known as the Hanban, which has ties to the Chinese Government through the Chinese Ministry of Education. And while the Hanban insists that it is not a government agency, many others disagree and the current president of the organization is none other than former Vice Premier Liu Yandong . Yandong, for those unfamiliar with her, had previously worked with the Communist Youth League and served as chairwoman of the All China Youth Federation before becoming Deputy Secretary of the United Front Work Department. In that capacity, Yandong’s primary duty was ensuring that non-communist organizations operating within China stayed in-line with the communist principles espoused by the government. As if this wasn’t enough evidence, a former member of the Chinese government actually told members of the press that the Confucius Institute was a vital part of Beijing’s mission to build political influence abroad. In a 2009 article in The Economist , former Chinese party boss Li Changchun was quoted as saying that the Institute serves as “an important part of China’s overseas propaganda set-up”. In a separate speech two years later , Changchun also reportedly told a group of Chinese officials “the Confucius Institute is an appealing brand for extending our ...
Hate groups in decline, migrate to online networks, report says
During one of the most politically divisive years in recent memory, the number of active hate groups in the U.S. actually declined as far-right extremists migrated further to online networks, reflecting a splintering of white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups that are more difficult to track. In its annual report, to be released Monday, the Southern Poverty Law Center said it identified 838 active hate groups operating across the U.S. in 2020. That’s a decrease from the 940 documented in 2019 and the record-high of 1,020 in 2018, said the law center, which tracks racism, xenophobia and anti-government militias. “It is important to understand that the number of hate groups is merely one metric for measuring the level of hate and racism in America, and that the decline in groups should not be interpreted as a reduction in bigoted beliefs and actions motivated by hate,” said the report, first shared exclusively with The Associated Press. The Montgomery, Alabama-based law center said many hate groups have moved to social media platforms and use of encrypted apps, while others have been banned altogether from mainstream social media networks. Still, the law center said, online platforms allow individuals to interact with hate and anti-government groups without becoming members, maintain connections with likeminded people, and take part in real-world actions, such as last month’s siege on the U.S. Capitol. White nationalist organizations, a subset of the hate groups listed in the report, declined last year by more than 100. Those groups had seen huge growth the previous two years after being energized by Donald Trump’s campaign and presidency, the report said. The number of anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim and anti-LGBTQ hate groups remained largely stable, while their in-person organizing was hampered by the coronavirus pandemic. Bottom line, the levels of hate and bigotry in America have not diminished, said SPLC President and CEO Margaret Huang. “What’s ...
