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AFGHANISTAN VIRUS OUTBREAK Tracking cases proves difficult amid new surge

BY TAMMY WEBBER, BRADY MCCOMBS AND JOHN MONE Associated Press HOUSTON — Health depart- ments around the U.S. that are using contact tracers to contain coronavirus outbreaks are scram- bling to bolster their ranks amid a surge of cases and resistance to cooperation from those infected or exposed. With too few trained con- tact tracers to handle soaring caseloads, one hard-hit Arizona county is relying on National Guard members to pitch in. In Louisiana, people who have tested positive typically wait more than two days to respond to health offi- cials — giving the disease crucial time to spread. Many tracers are finding it hard to break through suspicion and apathy to convince people that compliance is crucial. Contact tracing — tracking people who test positive and anyone they’ve come in contact with — was challenging even when stay-at-home orders were in place. Tracers say it’s expo- nentially more difficult now that many restaurants, bars and gyms Report: Russian bounties to Taliban are full, and people are gathering with family and friends. “People are probably letting their guard down a little ... they think there is no longer a threat,” fighters resulted in US troop deaths said Grand Traverse County, Mich., Health Officer Wendy Hirschenberger, who was alerted BY ELLEN NAKASHIMA, KAREN DEYOUNG, Afghan security forces are sometimes believed to have been infiltrated by the by health officials in another part MISSY RYAN AND JOHN HUDSON gather at the site of Taliban. of the state that infected tourists The Washington Post a suicide attack near Officials and others with knowledge of the matter had visited vineyards and bars in Bagram Airfield, north who spoke on the condition of anonymity told The As- her area. WASHINGTON — Russian bounties offered to of Kabul, Afghanistan, sociated Press that the intelligence community has Her health department was Taliban-linked militants to kill coalition forces in Af- in April 2019, in been investigating an April 2019 attack on an Ameri- then able to urge local residents ghanistan are believed to have resulted in the deaths of which three American can convoy that killed three U.S. Marines after a car who had visited those businesses several U.S. service members, according to intelligence service members and rigged with explosives detonated near their armored to self-quarantine. gleaned from U.S. military interrogations of captured a U.S. contractor were vehicles as they traveled back to Bagram Airfield, the SEE TRACKING ON PAGE 8 militants in recent months. killed. The Associated largest U.S. military installation in Afghanistan. Several people familiar with the matter said it was un- Press is reporting U.S. Three other U.S. service members were wounded RELATED clear exactly how many Americans or coalition troops intelligence suspects in the attack, along with an Afghan contractor. The from other countries may have been killed or targeted the incident was linked Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack on Twit- under the program. U.S. forces in Afghanistan suffered Gilead’s $2,340 to Russian bounties. ter. The officials the AP spoke to also said they were a total of 10 deaths from hostile gunfire or improvised looking closely at insider attacks — sometimes called bombs in 2018, and 16 in 2019. Two have been killed RAHMAT GUL/AP price for coronavirus “green-on-blue” incidents — from 2019 to determine if this year. In each of those years, several service mem- drug draws criticism bers were also killed by what are known as “green on they are also linked to Russian bounties. blue” hostile incidents by Afghan security forces who SEE BOUNTIES ON PAGE 4 Page 7 PAGE 2 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Tuesday, June 30, 2020 BUSINESS/WEATHER EXCHANGE RATES Fed issues list of companies it will buy bonds from Military rates Switzerland (Franc)...... 0.9482 Euro costs (June 30) ...... $1.10 Thailand (Baht) ...... 30.89 Dollar buys (June 30) ...... €0.8639 Turkey (Lira) ...... 6.8549 British pound (June 30) ...... $1.20 Associated Press Pfizer and Marathon Petroleum. ally large companies resumed is- (Military exchange rates are those Japanese yen (June 30) ...... 104.00 available to customers at military banking The Fed announced in March it suing large amounts of new bonds. South Korean won (June 30) ...... 1,169.00 Commercial rates facilities in the country of issuance WASHINGTON — The Federal for Japan, South Korea, Germany, the would purchase corporate bonds Recent economic research found Bahrain (Dinar) ...... 0.3776 Reserve on Sunday released a list Netherlands and the United Kingdom. For British pound ...... $1.2300 as the intensifying viral outbreak that simply by announcing the nonlocal currency exchange rates (i.e., of roughly 750 companies, includ- Canada (Dollar) ...... 1.3693 purchasing British pounds in Germany), caused panicked investors to program, the Fed was able to boost China (Yuan) ...... 7.0784 ing Apple, Walmart and Exxon- check with your local military banking Denmark (Krone) ...... 6.6204 dump most types of securities in confidence in corporate bonds and facility. 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T O D A Y IN STRIPES American Roundup ..... 14 Classified ...... 13 Comics ...... 19 Crossword ...... 19 Faces ...... 15 Opinion ...... 16-17 Sports ...... 20-24 Tuesday, June 30, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 3 MILITARY Dual-carrier exercise 2nd in week in Pacific

BY CAITLIN DOORNBOS statement Sunday. “The U.S. Navy remains Stars and Stripes mission ready and globally deployed.” Dual-carrier drills are relatively rare. YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan Sunday marked the seventh time such — For the second time in a week, the U.S. operations happened in the Indo-Pacific Navy paired aircraft carrier strike groups since 2001, according to 7th Fleet spokes- for training in the Philippine Sea as global man Lt. Joe Keiley. competitor China prepares for its own car- In that time, no back-to-back dual-car- rier exercise in the same area. rier operations took place until this month, The USS Ronald Reagan joined the USS although the Roosevelt, Reagan and Nim- Nimitz on Sunday for “integrated exer- itz exercised together east of the Korean cises and operations” that undergird U.S. Peninsula in 2017. defense commitments in the Indo-Pacific Before the June 21 exercise, the last /U.S. Navy region, according to a Navy statement. time two carriers trained together in the QUINTON LEE A Navy video from the exercise Sunday Western Pacific was in November 2018 Seaman Patrick Harris, of Columbia, S.C., stands forward lookout watch on the aircraft shows the carriers launching aircraft and when the Reagan and USS John C. Stennis carrier USS Ronald Reagan in the Philippine Sea on Thursday. The Navy said the sailing in formation. rendezvoused in the Philippine Sea. Reagan and the USS Nimitz began “integrated exercises and operations” Sunday. The Nimitz and the USS Theodore “Dual carrier operations demonstrate Roosevelt teamed up for flight drills in our commitment to regional allies, our and treat ill sailors. They ultimately stayed sea trials and training drills on May 29, ac- the Philippine Sea on June 21. The Roos- ability to rapidly mass combat power in there for more than two months as more cording to the nation’s defense ministry. evelt steamed out of Guam in early June the Indo-Pacific, and our readiness to con- than 1,150 Roosevelt sailors tested positive Still, Nimitz Strike Group commander two months after a coronavirus outbreak front all those who challenge international for the virus, one of whom died. Rear Adm. James Kirk said, “only the U.S. onboard sidelined the carrier and contrib- norms that support regional stability,” Meanwhile, the Reagan and Nimitz were Navy can integrate a carrier strike force on uted to a temporary gap in U.S. carrier Wickoff said in the statement. this scale and consistently project power to presence of the Western Pacific. Although the Navy went through the making final preparations for patrol and Since then, the Navy has flexed its mus- spring short on carriers in the Indo-Pacif- taking precautions such as pre-deploy- protect freedom of the seas,” according to cle, with three carrier strike groups pres- ic, the amphibious assault ship USS Amer- ment quarantines to prevent the coronavi- the statement. ent in the region simultaneously. ica, based in Japan, with F-35B Lightning rus from coming onboard. “With more than 10,000 U.S. Navy Sail- “We aggressively seek out every op- II stealth fighters aboard, patrolled the re- The drills come as China plans its own ors from across the world working together portunity to advance and strengthen our gion during that time. carrier operations this summer in the as one cohesive team, these operations are capabilities and proficiency at conducting The Roosevelt was deployed to the re- region, the South China Morning Post what keep us ready to respond to any con- all-domain warfighting operations,” Rea- gion in January; a coronavirus outbreak reported May 24. Beijing in December tingency,” he said. gan Strike Group commander Rear Adm. in late March forced the carrier to stop in commissioned its second aircraft carrier, [email protected] George Wikoff said, according to the Navy Guam to sanitize the ship and test, isolate the Shandong, which left its shipyard for Twitter: @CaitlinDoornbos US, allied subs, warships Goal of taser-like round is launch drills off Iceland to give Marines more range BY JOHN VANDIVER BY CHAD GARLAND stability in the air, a flatter trajectory and Stars and Stripes Stars and Stripes more accuracy than larger rounds, such as a 40 mm grenade round, it said. High- STUTTGART, Germany — U.S. and al- An electroshock weapon that would stun er muzzle velocities increase its potential lied submarine hunters launched a major targets a football field away is being devel- range. drill Monday off the coast of Iceland, a re- oped for the Marine Corps, as the service The long-range round has been dubbed gion where allies warn that Russia is get- looks to add a new “less lethal” option. the Small arms Pulsed Electronic Tetani- ting more aggressive. Colorado-based Harkind Dynamics ex- zation at Extended Range, or SPECTER, Six allied states are testing underwater pects to complete the first phase of devel- said London-based New Scientist maga- warfare skills and the ability of crews to JUAN SUA/U.S. Navy opment of a 12-gauge projectile, effective zine, which first reported on the weapon evade detection in NATO’s Dynamic Mon- at a range of more than 100 yards, by July. Dynamic Mongoose 2020, a n exercise last week. goose exercise, the alliance said. that began Monday in the north Atlantic, The new round, which is being developed Its development followed reports of pro- “Each surface ship will have the op- features two P-8A Poseidon maritime for the Defense Department’s Joint Inter- testers and others wounded this month by portunity to conduct a variety of subma- patrol and reconnaissance aircraft . mediate Force Capabilities Office, headed less lethal weapons used by law enforce- rine warfare operations. The submarines by the Marine Corps, would give troops far ment in the U.S. during civil unrest in re- will take turns hunting and being hunted, forces could damage undersea cables that greater range than weapons like the Taser sponse to police killings. closely coordinating their efforts with the transmit most of the electronic data be- X26, Harkind said in the proposal that won The military needs to expand its less air and surface participants,” NATO Mari- tween the U.S. and Europe. the contract last year. lethal options for situations where lethal time Command said in a statement. Mari- While commanders involved in Dynam- The handgun-like Taser, which fires force or destruction could lead to more vio- time patrol aircraft will also take part. ic Mongoose did not address such concerns cartridges with a range of about 25 feet, lence or the erosion of political and public The drill comes as NATO gives in- Monday, officials said the exercises are doesn’t give troops enough time or space to support for U.S. operations, Marine Corps creased attention to the Arctic and North about preparing for a “high-end” fight. safely “neutralize the threat,” the proposal commandant Gen. David Berger said ear- Atlantic, where Russia has been building “Exercises today seize opportunities said. Harkind hopes to start work this sum- lier this year. Berger is leading an effort up a presence, and where melting sea ice for NATO and Allied nations to sharpen mer on a prototype of its projectile, which to overhaul the service and prepare it for will make it easier for commercial and warfighting skills by focusing on high- could be fired from a pump-action shot- possible conflict with China or Russia, as military vessels to operate in the future, end capabilities including Anti-Submarine gun, the company’s website says. The com- well as unconventional conflicts. He over- allies have said. Moscow has “taken an Warfare,” said Vice Adm. Keith Blount, pany recently demonstrated the ability of sees the Pentagon’s program for nonlethal aggressive approach to the Arctic,” reoc- head of NATO’s Allied Maritime Com- the wireless round to incapacitate a target weapons, which he’s dubbed “intermediate cupying old Soviet bases and deploying air mand, in a statement. “Dynamic Mongoose around 330 feet away, the website says. force capabilities.” defense systems, the commander of U.S. will ensure we remain prepared for opera- To reduce the risk of blunt force injury The new terminology is meant to en- Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Adm. James tions in peace, crisis and conflict.” to anyone hit by the projectile, it deploys a courage interest in such weapons beyond Foggo, said last week. Icelandic authorities and participating tiny parachute right before hitting its tar- traditional law enforcement, JIFCO direc- “We’re seeing a new area of maritime militaries have put in place measures to get, cutting its speed in half. tor Col. Wendell B. Leimbach Jr., said in a competition in the Arctic. Strong navies prevent the spread of the coronavirus dur- A “deformable nose” further reduces the May statement. are needed to protect common interests ing the training and port visits, NATO said. blunt force, the company said in its pro- Harkind and the Marine Corps referred and ensure the timely flow of trade,” Foggo The U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Nor- posal. When the round gets within a meter inquiries about SPECTER to JIFCO, but said during a virtual speech Thursday for way and the United Kingdom are taking of its target, it shoots out three electrode officials there did not immediately respond the International Institute for Strategic part in the drills, which end July 10. darts that can penetrate clothing and stick to a query. Studies. [email protected] in the skin. [email protected] The U.S. is also concerned that Russian Twitter: @john_vandiver The 12-gauge munition offers greater Twitter: @chadgarland PAGE 4 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Tuesday, June 30, 2020 WAR/MILITARY Bounties: Lawmakers seek clarity on intel report

FROM FRONT PAGE those discussions have led. In early 2020, members of the Verifying such intelligence is a elite Naval Special Warfare De- process that can take weeks, typi- velopment Group, known to the cally involving the CIA and the public as SEAL Team Six, raided National Security Agency, which a Taliban outpost and recovered captures foreign cellphone and roughly $500,000. The recovered radio communications. Final funds further solidified the suspi- drafting of any policy options in cions of the American intelligence response would be the responsi- community that the Russians had bility of national security adviser offered money to Taliban mili- Robert O’Brien. tants and linked associations. The CIA assessment took time The intelligence was passed and coincided with the scaling up from the U.S. Special Opera- back and slowing down of a num- tions forces based in Afghanistan ber of government functions as and led to a restricted high-level the coronavirus pandemic began White House meeting in late to take hold, two people said. March, the people said. Among the coalition of NATO President Donald Trump said forces in Afghanistan, the British late Sunday that he was not told of were briefed late last week on the intelligence that a Russian mili- intelligence assessment, though tary spy unit offered bounties to other alliance governments were Taliban-linked militants to attack not formally informed. The New coalition forces in Afghanistan, York Times first reported the including U.S. troops, because existence of the bounty program U.S. intelligence officials did not Friday evening. find it credible. As more details have unfold- “Intel just reported to me that ed, the primary controversy in they did not find this info cred- Washington over the weekend /AP ible, and therefore did not report RAHMAT GUL revolved around denials by Presi- it to me or @VP, ” Trump said in a An Afghan security force check the site a day after an attack near the Bagram Air Base, north of Kabul, dent Donald Trump and his aides tweet, referring to Vice President Afghanistan, on April 9, 2019. that the president was briefed on Mike Pence. the intelligence. The intelligence — which the Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., the CIA was tasked with reviewing, third-highest-ranking member of and later confirmed — generated Thornberry says he wants answers the House GOP leadership, also disagreement about the appropri- took to Twitter on Sunday to say ate path forward, a senior U.S. of- that if the report of Russian boun- ficial said. The administration’s from DOD on reported Russian bounties ties “is true, the White House special envoy for Afghanistan, must explain” why the president Zalmay Khalilzad, preferred con- wasn’t briefed, who did know and BY CAITLIN M. KENNEY of the bounties did result in the from news reporting and fronting the Russians directly when, and “what has been done in Stars and Stripes deaths of Americans. Trump’s tweet that he was not about the matter, while some Na- response to protect our forces & The House Armed Services briefed about the matter is “a tional Security Council officials hold Putin responsible.” WASHINGTON — The Re- Committee’s leadership has re- very concerning statement.” in charge of Russia were more In years past, there were persis- publican leader for the House quested a briefing by the Pen- “But anything with any hint dismissive of taking immediate tent reports that Russia was sup- Armed Services Committee tagon for Monday or Tuesday of credibility that would endan- action, the official said. plying small arms to the Taliban. on Monday said he has re- on the intelligence to under- ger our service members, much Asked to comment, John Ul- Carter Malkasian, who served quested the Pentagon brief stand its credibility and how less put a bounty on their lives, lyot, a National Security Council as a senior adviser to the previ- spokesman, said that “the verac- lawmakers this week on the intelligence officials arrived at to me should have been briefed ous chairman of the Joint Chiefs ity of the underlying allegations information that a Russian in- their conclusion, Thornberry immediately to the commander telligence group had paid boun- of Staff, Gen. Joseph Dunford, continue to be evaluated.” The said. The Pentagon had not re- in chief and a plan to deal with ties to kill American soldiers in said Russia had cultivated a re- CIA and the Defense and State de- sponded to their request yet, he that situation,” he said. Afghanistan. lationship with Taliban elements, partments declined to comment. added. Thornberry also said he “We need to get to the bottom largely in northern Afghanistan, Russia and the Taliban have A meeting about this in- wants to know the timeline on of it and we need to do it now. beginning about 2015. The out- denied the existence of the telligence occurred at the “when we knew what” concern- Again, this week before Con- White House in March with reach was partly as a response program. ing the intelligence and in re- gress leaves on the Fourth of President Donald Trump, ac- to Moscow’s concerns about the Trump’s late-night tweet on gard to the March briefing at July,” Rep. Mac Thornberry, R- cording to news reports. On threat posed by Islamic State Sunday came in response to one the White House reported by Texas, the ranking Republican Sunday, Trump tweeted he and militants in the region, and also by Sen. Lindsey O. Graham, R- news outlets. S.C., one of many lawmakers on the committee, told report- Vice President Mike Pence a desire to see U.S. troops leave ers during a Defense Writers had not been briefed on the “I don’t know how far this the region. from both parties who called on goes back when we knew what. the Trump administration to pro- Group conference call. intelligence. But more recently, U.S. offi- The New York Times re- Trump later tweeted, “Intel So, it is essential I think that cials said that Russia — which vide an explanation of what had Congress knows it. And de- transpired. ported Friday that American just reported to me that they tried and failed to start its own pending on those answers, it “Imperative Congress get to intelligence had determined did not find this info credible, Afghan peace process — has been may be appropriate for people the bottom of recent media re- a Russian intelligence unit and therefore did not report it cooperative and helpful since the who should have briefed the ports that Russian GRU units had secretly offered Taliban- to me or [the vice president.] Taliban signed a peace deal, in- in Afghanistan have offered to linked militants bounties to kill Possibly another fabricated president to be removed if they cluding a plan for U.S. withdraw- pay the Taliban to kill American American and coalition ser- Russia Hoax, maybe by the did not follow their responsibili- al, with the administration early soldiers with the goal of pushing vice members in Afghanistan. Fake News.” ties,” he said. this year. America out of the region,” Gra- The Washington Post reported Thornberry said he only [email protected] Malkasian, now a scholar at ham tweeted. Sunday that it is believed some knows about the intelligence Twitter: @caitlinmkenney the Center for Naval Analysis, On Monday morning, House said the bounty operation, if true, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., could be a “random” initiative, said she had written to senior U.S. now.” members of Congress would be our service members — deserve rather than one that reflected a intelligence officials requesting a She added that she wants to briefed. to know the truth about what the well-coordinated program or- briefing for all House members know “what options are available McEnany said that as a matter White House knew about these dered by the highest levels of the about what she characterized as to hold Russia accountable.” of practice, Trump is briefed only Russian operations that may have government. a “significant threat to American White House press secretary on intelligence that is found to be directly resulted in the deaths He said a primary Russian goal troops and our allies.” Kayleigh McEnany said during “verifiable and credible.” of American service members,” in Afghanistan continues to be “The questions that arise are: a television appearance Monday Separately Monday, House Smith said in a statement. “We the exit of American forces, but was the President briefed, and if morning on Fox News that law- Armed Services Committee must find out exactly what was not at any cost. not, why not, and why was Con- makers would be briefed on the Chairman Adam Smith, D-Wash., known, and when it was known to “They may want us out, and gress not briefed,” Pelosi said in situation later in the day, adding, sought “detailed answers” from hold the appropriate Administra- they may be happy to see a few her letter, a copy of which was “I think that will clear up a lot of the Defense Department for his tion officials and the Russian gov- Americans die,” he said, “but I released by her office. “Congress the false reporting.” panel. ernment accountable.” don’t think they want to see the and the country need answers She did not specify which “The American people — and It remained unclear where Taliban take over.” Tuesday, June 30, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 5 PACIFIC Yokota Outdoor Rec offers new trips amid limits

BY SETH ROBSON The waiting lists are lengthy. Stars and Stripes The first trip the office orga- nized after the restrictions eased YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — was to nearby Mount Takao, a Movement restrictions imposed hiking area 16 miles from Yokota to stop the coronavirus’ spread known for its scenery, temples have forced those stationed at the and a monkey park. The size of home of U.S. Forces Japan to find the groups on each trip is about ways to enjoy the outdoors with- half as many as usual, and people out leaving western Tokyo. are encouraged to wear masks Yokota’s community, cooped up and wash their hands frequently. SETH ROBSON/Stars and Stripes on base or at home during spring, On Sunday, an Outdoor Rec- has been allowed to venture a reation-sponsored trip took six Matt Silvia works with Outdoor Recreation at Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo, and says weekend few dozen miles as the virus has mountain bikers to Tama Hills outings to spots near the base have been selling out quickly. ebbed. While most other com- Recreation Area, about the same mands in the area have greatly distance away, to ride trails. One boarding trip would be at Lake eased their leisure travel restric- of those who signed up — Staff Motosu near Mount Fuji, Silvia tions, Yokota residents are still Sgt. Dar Perez, 36, of Gainesville, said. It’s popular with windsurf- limited to an area defined by the Fla. — said Friday that he was ers, campers, boaters and trout outer borders of the towns near eager to test out his new Marin fishermen. the base: Ome, Iruma, Tokoro- Rift Zone 3 mountain bike. Outdoor Recreation would also, zawa, Fuchu, Tama, Hachioji, Hi- Perez, who arrived at Yokota normally, organize trips to For- nohara and Okutama. two years ago, said he’d never est Adventure, a park, also near The base Outdoor Recreation ridden at Tama before the trip. Mount Fuji, where people can office restarted weekend trips two These days it seems like more ride ziplines through the trees, he weeks ago; however, trips they people at Yokota are cycling — added. would normally go at this time of an activity with a relatively low Being forced to stay closer to year, such as climbing up Mount risk for spreading or contracting home hasn’t dampened people’s Fuji and ziplining in Yamanashi, coronavirus. enthusiasm for getting out and are off-limits, recreation assis- “The shop has seen a big up- about, Silvia said. tant Matt Silvia said Friday. swing in bicycle rentals and peo- U.S. Air Force Staff has found destinations ple bringing their own bikes in The paddleboard trip, for five close to Yokota where people can for maintenance,” Silvia said. Whitewater rafting is one of many activities usually offered by people, is sold out with a waiting do things such as hiking, boating Outdoor Recreation has a hik- Outdoor Recreation at Yokota Air Base, Japan. list of two dozen, he said. Howev- and cycling, he said. The trips are ing trip scheduled for nearby er, there is still space for people popular even though seating is Mount Mitou on July 4 and a said. 40 minutes’ drive of the base,” he who want to go hiking, he said. limited, and staff at Outdoor Rec- standup paddleboarding trip on “These places are within the said. [email protected] reation suggest signing up early. the Tama River on July 11, he guideline area and about 30 to In a normal year the paddle- Twitter: @SethRobson1 Japan eases some travel bans for troops; Tokyo off-limits

BY SETH ROBSON an approved area, the Facebook message again go off base for leisure shopping and Stars and Stripes said. use public transportation to get to work or Soldiers are still barred from using pub- school, according to information on the TOKYO — Soldiers and some airmen lic transportation or visiting bars, clubs base Facebook page. have been granted more freedom in Japan, and karaoke establishments, it added. They are also allowed to use off-base though Tokyo and the country’s northern- “You can visit most other U.S. military gyms and swimming pools if there aren’t most prefecture remain off-limits. installations, but the Akasaka Press Center more than 50 people in them at a time or U.S. Army Garrison Japan, which over- (Hardy Barracks), New Sanno Hotel and are half full and masks are worn, accord- sees Camp Zama and other bases near Ja- Yokohama North Dock are not approved ing to the post. pan’s capital in Kanagawa prefecture, in a unless you have an approved exception-to- Dining in restaurants with fewer than 50 Facebook post on Friday informed troops, policy or if those locations are your place customers — or those that are half-full — civilian workers and their families that of duty,” it added. is allowed, but people should aim to finish they’re now free to go almost anywhere in Misawa Air Base, home of the 35th Fight- their meals in less than an hour, the post the country. U.S. Army Japan, headquartered at er Wing in northern Japan, lifted restric- said. They should practice social distanc- Camp Zama, gave the green light the same tions Friday imposed after two passengers ing and leave before 9 p.m. day the garrison to ease those travel re- and an undisclosed number of flight crew “We are also allowing members to travel strictions, according to its Facebook page. members tested positive for the coronavi- throughout Aomori Prefecture,” Friday’s “Please note, however, that you cannot rus after arriving there June 15. post said. “Shopping, dining, and all of the travel to the island of Hokkaido, areas of The base populace was monitored close- above options can be visited, so long as you Tokyo … Yokohama or Kawasaki,” both ly for a week and a half for signs and symp- stay within the Prefecture boundaries.” messages said. toms of the virus, including close contact Other places that are still off-limits in- Tokyo reported 60 new virus cases Sun- tracing and testing, Misawa announced on clude movie theaters, hot springs, massage day, the most since a national emergency its Facebook page. parlors, hotels, bars, clubs, karaoke bars, was lifted May 25. Nationwide there were “We have had no new cases of COVID- tattoo parlors, bullet trains and mass gath- 99 new cases, including 17 on Hokkaido, 19 or any signs suggesting that we should erings of more than 50 people or spots that a prefecture that makes up northernmost expect an increase in cases as a result of are at more than 50% capacity. AARON KIDD/Stars and Stripes Japan. the positive cases that visited a few base “As emergency or urgent leave and/or A mask-wearing statue sits atop Mount Camp Zama confirmed its seventh coro- locations,” the post said, using the name travel situations dictate exceptions to these Takao, a popular hiking spot near Camp navirus case on Thursday. of the respiratory disease caused by the restrictions, contact your leadership for Zama and Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Personnel can pass through restricted coronavirus. further guidance,” the base Facebook post Saturday. areas without stopping on their way to Those assigned to Misawa can once said. PAGE 6 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Tuesday, June 30, 2020 MILITARY Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump, over 30 others

BY NASSER KARIMI Tehran prosecutor Ali Alqa- highest level arrest request is- Associated Press simehr said Trump and more sued by Interpol. Local authori- than 30 others whom Iran ac- ties end up making the arrests TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has is- cuses of involvement in the Jan. on behalf of the country that sued an arrest warrant and asked 3 strike that killed Gen. Qassem requests it. The notices cannot Interpol for help in detaining Soleimani in Baghdad face “mur- force countries to arrest or extra- President Donald Trump and doz- der and terrorism charges,” the dite suspects but can put govern- ens of others it believes carried state-run IRNA news agency ment leaders on the spot and limit EVAN VUCCI/AP out the drone strike that killed a reported. suspects’ travel. top Iranian general in Baghdad, Alqasimehr did not identify After receiving a request, In- President Donald Trump arrives Thursday in Green Bay, Wis. Iran a local prosecutor reportedly said anyone else sought other than terpol meets by committee and issued an arrest warrant Trump on Monday. Monday. Trump but stressed that Iran discusses whether or not to share While Trump faces no danger would continue to pursue his the information with its member line for notices forbids it from strike near Baghdad Internation- of arrest, the charges underscore prosecution even after his presi- states. Interpol has no require- “undertaking any intervention or al Airport. It came after months the heightened tensions between dency ends. ment for making any of the no- activities of a political” nature. of incidents rising tensions be- Iran and the United States since Alqasimehr also was quoted as tices public, though some do get The U.S. killed Soleimani, tween the two countries and ulti- Trump unilaterally withdrew saying that Iran requested a “red published on its website. who oversaw the Revolution- mately saw Iran retaliate with a America from Tehran’s nuclear notice” be put out for Trump and It is unlikely Interpol would ary Guard’s expeditionary Quds ballistic missile strike targeting deal with world powers. the others, which represents the grant Iran’s request as its guide- Force, and others in the January American troops in Iraq. 1,700 troops, USFK reports aircraft to 3 more virus help mark cases from US

BY KIM GAMEL July Fourth Stars and Stripes SEOUL, South Korea — Two newly as- signed service members and a dependent BY STEVE BEYNON tested positive for the coronavirus after Stars and Stripes traveling to South Korea from the United WASHINGTON — The Department of States on a government-chartered flight, Defense will provide 1,700 troops and air- the military said Monday. craft for flyovers for Independence Day The announcement raised to 39 the total celebrations across the country. number of confirmed coronavirus cases The Pentagon said troops will provide affiliated with U.S. Forces Korea since late support to the Department of the Interior February. with “Salute to America” celebrations in More than a third of those were detected as part of a mandatory testing and quar- Washington, D.C., Mount Rushmore, S.D., antine process required for all USFK per- and cities critical to victory in the Ameri- sonnel arriving from abroad. The last local can Revolution: Baltimore, Boston, New infection was reported on April 27. York City and Philadelphia. One service member and his dependent “The highlight of this year’s celebration JABIN BOTSFORD/The Washington Post initially tested negative at Camp Hum- will be our salute to the great cities of the phreys, where they were bused after land- American Revolution. DOD will provide U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over as President Donald Trump participates in an ing at Osan Air Base aboard the Patriot aerial, musical and ceremonial support Independence Day event in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall last year. Express on June 15, USFK said in a press to this year’s celebration in Washington, release. D.C.,” Lt. Col. Chris Mitchell, a Pentagon ing which no damage was identified. The annual Fourth of July parade in However, they received a positive result spokesman, said in a statement. “The fly- The White House did not comment Mon- Washington has been canceled due to coro- on a second test required to exit the two- overs will begin in Boston and proceed to day on whether Trump has made similar navirus concerns, but there will still be a week quarantine, it said. New York City, Philadelphia, and Balti- requests for military vehicle displays this fireworks display over the National Mall. Another service member tested positive more. From there, they will join other De- year. Trump will give remarks from the South after landing at Osan Air Base on Thurs- partment of Defense and heritage aircraft Only the Bradleys were used as static Lawn of the White House. day. He received the results while in the in the Salute to America over our nation’s displays at the Lincoln Memorial, the Last week, 400 Washington National quarantine barracks at Camp Humphreys, capital.” Abrams was transported there, but was not Guard troops were activated to protect according to USFK. It isn’t unusual for the Pentagon to sup- put on display. The vehicles had identifica- monuments and critical infrastructure “Since testing positive, all three indi- ply troops to support celebrations for Inde- tion painted on them suggesting they were amid ongoing protests against police bru- viduals have been moved to Camp Hum- pendence Day for ceremonies and flyovers. from the 64th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infan- tality. The Guard did not respond to a re- phreys’ isolation barracks designated for However, last year’s celebration at the Lin- try Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga. quest for comment on whether soldiers will confirmed COVID-19 cases,” USFK said, coln Memorial racked up a cost to taxpay- The Pentagon did not announce what be on the streets on Independence Day. referring to the respiratory disease caused ers of more than $13 million, compared to aircraft would be used, but Mitchell noted Washington has seen ongoing protests, by the coronavirus. totals between $6 million and $7 million in the flyovers would not be an added bur- some of which have led to the vandalism Military health professionals deter- the three previous years, according to a re- den on the taxpayer, saying the pilots and of monuments, such as the World War II mined that limited contact tracing was port from the Government Accountability crews would be using the time to train Memorial on the National Mall. Protesters warranted since all passengers aboard Office. regardless. also tried to pull down a statue of President the Patriot Express were tested and quar- The federal watchdog reported most of At Trump’s celebration last year in Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square and antined. The patients’ quarantine rooms the inflated costs were due to President Washington , the flyovers included Air some have urged the removal of a statue of were thoroughly cleaned. Donald Trump’s request to transport two Force B-2 Stealth Bombers, Air Force One, President Abraham Lincoln holding a copy USFK has said that most of the corona- unarmed Bradley Fighting Vehicles and an F-22 Raptors, F35 Lightning IIs, Navy F/ of the Emancipation Proclamation as an virus patients have recovered and been M1 Abrams tank for a static display during A 18 Hornet Blue Angels, Marine Corps African American man kneels at his feet. released. “Despite the confirmed cases, his speech. For example, the District of Co- MV22 Osprey helicopters, Marine One, As of June 17, about 4,000 National Guard USFK remains at a high level of readiness lumbia consulted with engineers to verify Army AH-64 Apache helicopters, CH-47 troops were still activated in support of law with only four active duty service mem- that affected roads, sewer pipes, and bridg- Chinook helicopters, Coast Guard H-65 enforcement in various locations, accord- bers who are currently confirmed positive es could withstand the weight of bringing Dolphin helicopters, H-60 Jayhawk heli- ing to the National Guard Bureau. for COVID-19,” it said. in the armored vehicles and conducted copters, and HC-144 medium-range sur- [email protected] [email protected] damage assessments after the event, dur- veillance aircraft. Twitter: @StevenBeynon Twitter: @kimgamel Tuesday, June 30, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 7 VIRUS OUTBREAK Gilead’s $2,340 price for remdesivir criticized

BY MARILYNN MARCHIONE “We’re in uncharted territory company has donated to the U.S. the availability. — 11 days on average versus 15 Associated Press with pricing a new medicine, a and other countries will run out In 127 poor or middle-income days for those given just usual novel medicine, in a pandemic,” in about a week, and the prices countries, Gilead is allowing ge- care. It had not improved sur- The maker of a drug shown Gilead’s chief executive, Dan will apply to the drug after that, neric makers to supply the drug; vival according to preliminary to shorten recovery time for se- O’Day, told The Associated O’Day said. two countries are doing that results after two weeks of follow- verely ill COVID-19 patients says Press. In the U.S., federal health of- for around $600 per treatment up; results after four weeks are it will charge $2,340 for a typical “We believe that we had to re- ficials have allocated the limited course. expected soon. treatment course for people cov- ally deviate from the normal cir- supply to states, but that agree- Remdesivir’s price has been The Institute for Clinical and ered by government health pro- cumstances” and price the drug ment with Gilead will end after highly anticipated since it became Economic Review, a nonprofit grams in the United States and to ensure wide access rather than September. They said Monday the first medicine to show benefit group that analyzes drug prices, other developed countries. based solely on value to patients, that the government has secured in the pandemic, which has killed said remdesivir would be cost- Gilead Sciences announced the he said. more than 500,000 additional more than half a million people effective in a range of $4,580 to price Monday for remdesivir, and However, the price was swift- courses that Gilead will produce globally in six months. $5,080 if it saved lives. But recent said the price would be $3,120 for ly criticized; a consumer group starting in July to supply to hos- The drug interferes with the news that a cheap steroid called patients with private insurance. called it “an outrage” because of pitals through September, and coronavirus’ ability to copy its dexamethasone improves sur- The amount that patients pay out the amount taxpayers invested to- stressed that that does not mean genetic material. In a U.S. gov- vival means remdesivir should of pocket depends on insurance, ward the drug’s development. the government actually was ac- ernment-led study, remdesivir be priced between $2,520 and income and other factors. The treatment courses that the quiring that much, just ensuring shortened recovery time by 31% $2,800, the group said. Arlington Cemetery loosens some restrictions on military funerals

BY NIKKI WENTLING honors at funerals — such as gun Karen Durham-Aguilera, execu- Arlington National Cemetery Family pass holders and funeral Stars and Stripes salutes, body bearers, buglers tive director of the cemetery. remains in phase two of its four- attendees are allowed only to visit and drummers — after curtailing The change was made because phase plan. Phase three is ex- their loved one’s grave, and then WASHINGTON — More peo- them for three months because of coronavirus cases in the Wash- pected to include opening the exit the cemetery when they’re ple are allowed to attend funerals the coronavirus pandemic. ington area are trending down, cemetery to the public, with some done. at Arlington National Cemetery While the Washington Metro- as the site moves to the next step “Arlington National Cemetery the cemetery said in a state- restrictions in place. of its phased reopening. will continue to balance activities ment. In Washington, Maryland As of now, the cemetery will politan Area Transit Authority Up to 50 people are allowed at to protect our workforce, funeral and Virginia, hospitalizations remain closed to anyone except reopened 15 train stations Mon- gravesites during military funer- attendees and family pass hold- were trending down as of Friday. family pass holders and funeral day, the Arlington National Cem- als, up from the 10-person limit ers while we work to accomplish Virginia is preparing to enter attendees, and those who enter etery stop remained closed. that went into effect in March. our most sacred mission in this phase three of its reopening plan are required to wear a face mask [email protected] The cemetery will also offer more [coronavirus] environment,” said Wednesday. and maintain social distancing. Twitter: @nikkiwentling PAGE 8 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Tuesday, June 30, 2020 VIRUS OUTBREAK As cases surge, many governments are backtracking

BY EMILY SCHMALL number of cases jumped by near- AND ELAINE KURTENBACH ly 100,000 in one week to about Associated Press 548,000. In China, nearly 8.3 million NEW DELHI — Governments out of about 21 million have un- are stepping up testing and re- dergone testing in recent weeks imposing restrictions as newly in Beijing after an outbreak cen- confirmed coronavirus infections tered on a wholesale market. The surge in many countries. India country reported just 12 new reported 20,000 on Monday, while cases Monday, including seven in the caseload in the U.S. is grow- Beijing. ing by about 40,000 a day. South Korean authorities re- The United States on Monday ported 47 new cases as they /AP reported 38,800 newly confirmed struggled to curb outbreaks that DAVID J. PHILLIP infections, with the total surpass- have spread from Seoul to other A sign outside the West Alabama Icehouse shows the bar is closed Monday in Houston. Texas Gov. Greg ing 2.5 million, or about a quarter regions. Abbott shut down bars again and scaled back restaurant dining Friday as cases climbed to record levels of the more than 10 million cases Widespread testing and contact after the state embarked on one of America’s fastest reopenings. worldwide, according to a tally by tracing helped South Korea con- Johns Hopkins University. tain its initial outbreak in which ple, shutting schools, halting pro- health officer, said the outbreak eased in many places to help sal- Experts say the actual num- it was finding hundreds of new fessional sports and restricting could surge out of control as vage the ailing Philippine econ- bers, both in the U.S. and global- cases a day in late February and nonessential businesses — if the restrictions ease elsewhere in omy, but Cebu resumed a strict ly, are probably far higher, in part early March. Most of those cases daily increase in infections dou- Australia. lockdown this month after new because of testing limitations and were in the area surrounding the bles more than twice in a week. In the Philippines, a Southeast cases spiked. the large number of people with- city of Daegu, where many were Health authorities are using Asian coronavirus hot spot with The European Union is prepar- out symptoms. linked to a single church with what they describe as the world’s more than 35,000 confirmed ing a list of 15 countries whose Beaches are closing and beer is thousands of members. first saliva test for the coronavi- infections, local officials were citizens will be allowed to visit going untapped as Florida, Texas Tracing recent transmis- rus in Australia’s second-larg- under fire for allowing a street the bloc beginning Wednesday, and other states backpedal on sions in the Seoul metropolitan est city, Melbourne, in the state parade and dance during a week- Spain’s foreign minister, Arancha their reopenings, ordering man- area, home to about half of the of Victoria, where the disease is end religious festival to honor St. Gonzalez Laya, told the Cadena datory wearing of masks in pub- country’s 51 million people, has spreading at an alarming rate. John the Baptist despite prohibi- SER radio network. Because of lic and closing down restaurants proved to be more difficult. Victorian Health Minister tions against public gatherings. the resurgence in the U.S., Amer- and bars. South Korean officials have Jenny Mikakos said Monday that Performers in native wear and ica may not be on that list. India’s 20,000 new infections said they are preparing to im- 75 people had tested positive in face masks danced during the “This is not an exercise to be were another record. Several pose stronger social-distancing the state in the latest 24 hours, night procession, which drew a nice or unfriendly to other coun- Indian states reimposed partial measures — including banning bringing the total to about 2,100. large crowd in Basak village on tries. This is an exercise of self- or full lockdowns after the total gatherings of more than 10 peo- Brett Sutton, Victoria’s chief Cebu. Restrictions have been responsibility,” she said. Pence urges Tracking: Virus contact tracing mask-wearing isn’t working in the US, Fauci says as cases soar FROM FRONT PAGE U.S. have broken the record set in April. That partially reflects increased testing. The Washington Post Hirschenberger was lucky she received that information — only made possible be- Some states were caught off guard by WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike cause the tourists had cooperated with con- the surge and are trying to quickly bolster Pence on Sunday implored Americans to tact tracers. But that’s often not the case. the number of contact tracers. wear face masks, practice social distanc- Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top in- “Right now we have an insufficient ca- ing and stay away from senior citizens to fectious disease expert, said Friday that pacity to do the job we need to,” Arkansas protect them amid a new spike in corona- contact tracing simply isn’t working in the Gov. Asa Hutchinson said recently, an- nouncing he wanted to use federal corona- virus infections, as the United States sur- U.S. virus relief funds to increase the number passed 2.5 million confirmed cases. TONY GUTIERREZ/AP Some who test positive don’t cooper- of contact tracers to 900. At an event in Dallas, Pence commend- ate because they don’t feel sick. Others Vice President Mike Pence adjusts his Arkansas already has 200 doing the job, ed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, refuse testing even after being exposed. for his “decisive action” in reopening the mask as he prepares to depart a news but infections have risen more than 230% Some never call back contact tracers. And state’s economy in early May. But with conference after he met with Texas Gov. and hospitalizations nearly 170% since Me- still others simply object to sharing any the state’s hospitals experiencing a surge Greg Abbott and members of his health morial Day. Businesses that had closed be- information. in patients amid skyrocketing infection care team Sunday in Dallas. cause of the virus were allowed to reopen Another new challenge: More young rates, Pence praised Abbott for scaling in early May, and the state further eased back some reopening measures, including Secretary Ben Carson. people are getting infected, and they’re its restrictions this month. ordering bars to close and restaurants to All four were wearing masks as they en- less likely to feel sick or believe that they’re In addition to needing more staff to reduce occupancy. tered and left the briefing room, a striking a danger to others. handle rising case numbers, contact-trac- The virus has killed more than 123,000 contrast with the image Trump adminis- While older adults were more likely to ing teams also must build trust with peo- people in the United States, and U.S. cases tration officials have presented in recent be diagnosed with the virus early in the ple who might be uneasy or scared, said make up by far the largest share of the months. Members of the White House pandemic, figures from the Centers for Dr. Umair Shah, executive director for worldwide caseload. coronavirus task force have typically not Disease Control and Prevention show that Harris County Public Health in Houston, “It’s a good time to steer clear of senior worn masks and have stood near one an- the picture flipped almost as soon as states where an outbreak threatens to overwhelm citizens and to practice the kind of mea- other at media briefings. began reopening. Now, people 18 to 49 hospitals. sures that will keep our most vulnerable Earlier Sunday, a “Celebrate Freedom” years old are most likely to be diagnosed. That’s difficult to do if infected people safe,” Pence said at the University of Texas rally Pence attended at First Baptist On Monday, the United States reported don’t return calls. In Louisiana, only 59% Southwestern Medical Center, where he Church in Dallas featured a large choir 38,800 newly confirmed infections, with of those who have tested positive since was joined by Abbott, White House coro- that did not wear masks while singing, de- the total surpassing 2.5 million, according mid-May have responded to phone calls navirus response coordinator Deborah spite evidence that some choir practices to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. For from contact tracers, according to the lat- Birx and Housing and Urban Development have served as “superspreader” events. a few days now, daily reported cases in the est data from the state health department. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 9 NATION Miss. surrenders Confederate symbol, set to design new flag

BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS population, and critics have said hugging colleagues who were on Associated Press for generations that it’s wrong to the opposing side of an issue that have a flag that prominently fea- has long divided the tradition- JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi tures an emblem many condemn bound state. will retire the last state flag in the as racist. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves is U.S. with the Confederate battle Democratic Sen. David Jordan expected to sign the bill into law emblem, more than a century told his colleagues just before the in the next few days. after white supremacist legisla- vote that Mississippi needs a flag Democratic Rep. Robert John- tors adopted the design a genera- that unifies rather than divides. son of Natchez choked back tears ROGELIO V. SOLIS/AP tion after the South lost the Civil “Let’s do this because it’s the as he told reporters that he has Paloma Wu holds a Black Lives Matter banner while calling for a new War. right thing to do,” Jordan said. seen white colleagues develop Mississippi state flag. Supporters of the current state flag wave it at A broad coalition of lawmakers The Senate voted 37-14 to retire more empathy about how the Con- the Capitol on Sunday in Jackson, Miss. — Black and white, Democrat and the flag, hours after the House federate symbol is painful to him Republican — voted Sunday for voted 91-23. and other African Americans. A commission will design a prove the new design in the Nov. 3 change as the state faced increas- Cheers rang out in the state “They began to understand and new flag that cannot include the election. If they reject it, the com- ing pressure amid nationwide Capitol after the Senate vote. feel the same thing that I’ve been Confederate symbol and that mission will set a different design protests against racial injustice. Some spectators wept. Legisla- feeling for 61 years of my life,” must have the words “In God We using the same guidelines, and Mississippi has a 38% Black tors embraced each other, many Johnson said. Trust.” Voters will be asked to ap- that would be sent to voters later. Supreme Court refuses to block upcoming federal executions

BY MARK SHERMAN July and August. Sotomayor noted that they would ing a federal judge in Washington the executions. Three of the men Associated Press The executions would mark the have blocked the executions from to impose a new delay on their had been scheduled to be put to first use of the death penalty on going forward. executions over other legal issues death when Barr first announced WASHINGTON — The Su- the federal level since 2003. The court’s action leaves no ob- that have yet to be resolved. the federal government would re- preme Court on Monday refused The justices rejected an appeal stacles standing in the way of the The activity at the high court sume executions last year, ending to block the execution of four from four inmates who were con- executions, the first of which is came after Attorney General an informal moratorium on feder- federal prison inmates who are victed of killing children. Justices scheduled for July 13. William Barr directed the feder- al capital punishment as the issue scheduled to be put to death in Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia The inmates are separately ask- al Bureau of Prisons to schedule receded from the public domain. PAGE 10 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Tuesday, June 30, 2020 NATION Images of brutality against Black people spur racial trauma

BY NOREEN NASIR and other people of color face is Associated Press also helping to fuel their trauma. In the weeks following Floyd’s Since Wanda Johnson’s son was death, the spread of the video shot and killed by a police officer that captured it has been a major in Oakland, Calif., 11 years ago, catalyst for protests demanding a she has watched video after video reckoning with racism — attend- of similar encounters between ed by people of all races, many of Black people and police. whom never before participated Each time, she finds herself in such activism. And in a few reliving the trauma of losing her weeks, the national conversation son, Oscar Grant, who was shot to has shifted dramatically: The

ROBERT COHEN, ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH/AP death by a transit police officer. term “Black Lives Matter” has Most recently, Johnson couldn’t been adopted widely, including in A protester’s sign calls for the resignation of St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson during a rally in front of her escape the video of George Floyd, corporate America, monuments home on Lake Avenue on Sunday. pinned to the ground under a of Confederate figures have come Minneapolis officer’s knee as he down and calls for criminal jus- pleaded that he couldn’t breathe. tice reform have yielded new “I began to shake. I was up for laws. Couple aims guns at crowd two days, just crying,” she said. “It’s really frustrating that “Just looking at that video opened that’s what it takes for a lot of such a wound in me that has not people in this country to actually completely closed.” start caring,” said Alasia Destine- protesting St. Louis mayor Johnson’s loss was extreme, but DeFreece, 20. “It takes showing for many Black Americans, her something that’s actively harm- Associated Press aware of the incident. An email been pushing to “ defund the grief and pain feels familiar. Psy- ing those of us who are Black and and phone call from The Associ- police ” following the death of chologists call it racial trauma — ST. LOUIS — A white couple then having it spread on social ated Press to police weren’t im- George Floyd and other Black pointed guns at protesters in St. the distress experienced because media.” mediately answered. people killed by law enforcement. Louis as a group marched toward of the accumulation of racial dis- Symptoms of racial trauma the mayor’s home to demand her The group of at least 500 peo- Floyd, who was in handcuffs, died crimination, racial violence or can include anxiety and depres- resignation after she read the ple was heading toward Mayor May 25 when a white Minneapo- institutional racism. While it can sion and be similar to those of names and addresses of several Lyda Krewson’s home, chanting, lis police officer pressed his knee affect anyone who faces repeated post-traumatic stress disorder. residents who supported defund- “Resign Lyda, take the cops with on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine prejudice, in this moment, its im- The triggering event could be a ing the police department during you,” news outlets reported. minutes. pact on Black people is drawing shouted slur on the street or poor an online briefing. Resignation demands come Krewson, a white longtime particular attention. treatment because of one’s race A social media video showed after a Facebook Live briefing on alderwoman, was elected as St. The unfortunate irony is that or creed. The profusion on social the armed couple standing out- Friday where Krewson read the Louis’ first female mayor in April the very tool that may be helping media of graphic images of harm side of their large home Sunday names and addresses of several 2017 by pledging to work to re- to make more people aware of the to people of color means they are evening in the upscale Central residents who wrote letters to the duce crime and improve impov- racism and violence that Black often inescapable. West End neighborhood of the mayor suggesting she defund the erished neighborhoods. She and Missouri city. police department. her two young children were in In the video, the unidentified The video was removed from the car in front of their home in couple shouted at protesters, Facebook and Krewson apolo- 1995 when her husband, Jeff, was while people in the march moved gized Friday, stating she didn’t slain during a random carjacking Detroit police vehicle the crowd forward, urging par- “intend to cause distress.” attempt. ticipants to ignore them. People The names and letters are Homicides have spiked in re- in the crowd included Black and considered public records, but cent years in St. Louis, which plows through group white protesters. Krewson’s actions received heavy annually ranks among the most It wasn’t immediately clear backlash. violent cities in the nation based whether St. Louis police were Protesters nationwide have on FBI statistics. of dozens of protesters

BY TIMOTHY BELLA wrote on Facebook. “Myself and The Washington Post 10-12 others were struck by this reckless driver who somehow has Trump tweets video with ‘white power’ A largely peaceful protest in a badge.” Detroit against systemic racism The extent of the injuries re- chant from a supporter, then deletes it and police brutality turned vio- main ed unclear Monday. Ketner lent on Sunday night as a police wrote that “multiple people in- SUV plowed through a group of BY ZEKE MILLER of The Villages,” Trump tweet- video. White House spokesman jured” were receiving treatment protesters, striking multiple peo- ed. Moments into the video clip Judd Deere said in a statement at local hospitals. Associated Press ple and sending a couple demon- The Detroit Police Department he shared, a man driving a golf that “President Trump is a big strators who had climbed on the did not return messages left by WASHINGTON — President cart displaying pro-Trump signs fan of The Villages. He did not Donald Trump on Sunday tweet- hood flying from the vehicle. The Washington Post, but spokes- and flags shouts “white power.” hear the one statement made on Police accelerated the vehicle ed approvingly of a video showing woman Sgt. Nicole Kirkwood told The video also shows anti-Trump the video. What he did see was multiple times as dozens of pro- one of his supporters chanting the Detroit Free Press that while protesters shouting “Nazi,” “rac- tremendous enthusiasm from his testers surrounded the SUV, ac- “white power,” a racist slogan as- she was aware of the incident, ist ” and profanities at the Trump many supporters.” cording to videos of the incident she was awaiting further details sociated with white supremacists. backers. The White House did not re- posted to social media. After each before giving an official state- He later deleted the tweet and the “There’s no question” that spond when asked whether acceleration, protesters could be ment. Police said to WDIV that White House said the president Trump should not have retweeted Trump condemned the support- heard shrieking in shock, plead- an investigation was underway. had not heard “the one state- the video and “he should just take er’s comment. ing for the driver to stop putting The driver has not been publicly ment” on the video. it down,” Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Joe Biden, the presumptive their foot on the gas while people identified. The video appeared to have told CNN’s “State of the Union.” Democratic presidential nomi- were in front of the vehicle and In a statement to the Detroit been taken at The Villages, a Scott is the only Black Republi- nee, condemned Trump. “We’re being thrown from the hood of News, the police department Florida retirement community, can in the Senate. in a battle for the soul of the nation the car. said the driver was attempting to and showed dueling demonstra- “I think it’s indefensible,” he — and the President has picked a “Detroit Police Department leave the scene after a rear back tions between Trump supporters added. side. But make no mistake: it’s a just ran straight through a bunch window had been “busted out. and opponents. Shortly afterward, Trump de- battle we will win,” the former of our protesters,” Ethan Ketner, “The officer tried to escape,” “Thank you to the great people leted the tweet that shared the vice president tweeted. a protester who filmed the scene, the department told the News. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 11 NATION Dems warn against overconfidence in fight against Trump

BY BILL BARROW with Biden. Associated Press “We can’t be complacent or smug or suggest that somehow President Donald Trump is it’s so obvious that this president entering the final four-month hasn’t done a good job,” Obama stretch before Election Day pre- told thousands of donors who siding over a country that faces a gathered online. “He won once, public health crisis, mass unem- and it’s not like we didn’t have a ployment and a reckoning over good clue as to how he was going racism. His presumed Democrat- TIMOTHY D. EASLEY/AP to operate the last time.” ic challenger, Joe Biden, is raking A voter waits in line Tuesday at Kroger Field to cast his ballot in the Kentucky primary in Lexington. Democrats have reason to be in cash. And a series of national cautious. Four years ago, Hill- and battleground polls suggests ary Clinton was leading by wide growing obstacles to Trump’s margins nationally and in Michi- reelection. gan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania Advocates, experts warn against But the election is far from — the very states that ultimately locked in. put Trump over the top. But in the Biden and his leading support- final weeks before the election, further polling place reductions ers are stepping up warnings to Republicans coalesced around Democrats to avoid becoming their nominee, leading to his Associated Press Law. “In the primaries, we’re just places across the country for the complacent. Former President getting a taste of what turnout primaries. In recent months, vot- Barack Obama and Michigan upset win. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With only will look like in November.” ers saw protracted wait times in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer insist Trump is aiming for a repeat one polling place open on elec- Kentucky’s top election official, places including Atlanta, Milwau- this year. He is stoking culture tion day this week in Louisville , that plenty could change between Republican Secretary of State Mi- kee and Las Vegas. In Milwaukee, now and Nov. 3 and that the party wars on health care and race re- voting went relatively smoothly chael Adams, agrees. Adams said officials closed all but five of the lations. After warning that the compared with other recent must be vigilant against Trump, he advised counties not to reduce city’s 180 polling places, result- who knows few boundaries when 2016 election would be “rigged” primaries held amid the global polling places to the extent they ing in people standing in line for against him, Trump said without pandemic. Does that mean other it comes to his political foes. did in the primary, but those de- two hours. “We understand that what evidence this week that the fall cities should consider the same in cisions were ultimately made by “In the best of times, really campaign would be the “most November? happens five months before the local officials and the state Board long lines are deterring and dis- election and what happens at the corrupt election ever.” Voting rights groups say no. of Elections. enfranchising. In the time of the Trump and many of his GOP They caution that just because election can be very different “I’m glad it went off without a coronavirus, long lines can be things,” Whitmer said. allies, meanwhile, are working to Kentucky’s largest city didn’t hitch, but the fact is we’re going deadly,” said Myrna Perez, direc- Michigan was one of the Mid- squelch the expansion of absentee have excessively long lines for to have twice the turnout in No- tor of the voting rights and elec- western states that Trump car- voting, which they worry would the primary doesn’t mean other vember that we had in June, or tions program at the Brennan ried by a razor-thin margin in hand Democrats an advantage, cities should scale back polling more,” Adams said in an inter- Center for Justice at NYU School locations — even if they expand 2016, helping him win the Elec- despite no evidence supporting view Thursday. “We just cannot of Law. that. access to absentee ballots — and have so few voting locations.” Ahead of Kentucky’s primary toral College even as he lost the Many Republicans are quietly contend that, among other rea- Local election officials have Tuesday, Adams and Democratic popular vote. Other Democrats grim about the trends. But some sons, more polling places are been dealing with unprecedented Gov. Andy Beshear crafted a plan in the state have said that the needed to handle higher turnout voting disruptions caused by the to expand absentee voting and set strength of the president’s support are comforted by the same fac- likely in the fall general election. pandemic, as poll workers have up an online system to request shouldn’t be underestimated. tors that give Democrats pause. “Offering just one site on dropped out over fears of catch- ballots. Adams said the biparti- “If the election were held today, “I’ve always thought it was election day presumes we have ing the virus and locations like san nature of the agreement and I think Biden would win Michi- going to be razor-thin in Wis- reached everyone, and we don’t senior living communities and the fact that decisions were made gan,” said Michigan Rep. Debbie consin, and in turn, across the have to work as hard on election nursing homes have said they no two months ahead of the primary Dingell. “But the Trump support- nation,” said former Gov. Scott day, and that thinking is danger- longer want to serve as polling contributed to a smooth election ers are out there, and they’re still Walker, who survived a bitter ous,” said Kristen Clarke, ex- places. in which an estimated 75% of vot- intense.” 2012 recall election and 2014 re- ecutive director for the Lawyers’ The shortages prompted local ers cast absentee ballots — up Obama underscored that point election before losing a third nail- Committee for Civil Rights Under officials to consolidate polling from the usual 2%. during his first joint fundraiser biter in 2018. Fracking pioneer Chesapeake files for bankruptcy protection

BY CATHY BUSSEWITZ to extract oil and gas from the Founded in 1989 with an initial ning speed under one-time CEO McClendon left the company AND TALI ARBEL ground, a method that has come $50,000 investment, Chesapeake Aubrey McClendon, known for in 2013 with questions swirling Associated Press under scrutiny because of its en- focused on drilling in underde- his aggressiveness acquiring about its business practices. On vironmental impact. veloped areas of Oklahoma and oil and gas drilling rights. He March 1, 2016, McClendon was NEW YORK — Chesapeake Other wildcatters followed in Texas. It largely abandoned tra- pushed the company to acquire indicted on a charge of conspir- Energy, a shale drilling pioneer Chesapeake’s path, racking up ditional vertical well drilling, enormous tracks of land in sever- ing to rig bids on energy leases that helped to turn the United huge debts to find oil and gas in instead employing lateral drill- al states, taking on mounting debt in Oklahoma. McClendon died States into a global energy pow- fields spanning New Mexico, ing techniques to free natural along the way. Chesapeake in the following day, the single occu- erhouse, has filed for bankruptcy Texas, the Dakotas and Pennsyl- gas from unconventional shale some ways became a victim of its pant in his Chevrolet Tahoe that protection. The Oklahoma City-based com- vania. A reckoning is now com- formations. own success as other companies smashed into a concrete viaduct pany said Sunday that it was a ing due with those massive debts It became a colossus in the en- followed its lead and U.S. energy at nearly 90 mph. The coroner necessary decision given its debt. needing to be serviced by Chesa- ergy markets, eventually reach- production soared, driving down ruled his death an accident. Its debt load is currently nearing peake and those that followed its ing a market valuation of more prices. Chesapeake lost an eye-pop- $9 billion. It has entered a plan path. than $37 billion. Then, the first As Chesapeake was quickly ping $8.3 billion in the first quar- with lenders to cut $7 billion of its More than 200 oil producers in a series of financial shocks hit expanding, natural gas prices ter of this year, and it listed $8.62 debt and said it will continue to have filed for bankruptcy protec- Chesapeake as the Great Reces- were near $20 per million British billion in net debt. The company operate as usual during the bank- tion in the past five years, a trend sion sent energy prices into the thermal units, the benchmark for said in a regulatory filing in May ruptcy process. that’s expected to continue as a basement. natural gas trading. But frackers that “management has concluded The oil and gas company was global pandemic saps demand The company closed Friday like Chesapeake flooded the mar- that there is substantial doubt a leader in the fracking boom, for energy and depresses prices valued at around $115 million. ket with cheap natural gas, send- about the company’s ability to using unconventional techniques further. Chesapeake grew with light- ing prices to well under $2. continue as a going concern.” PAGE 12 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Tuesday, June 30, 2020 WORLD At least 3 dead in attack on Pakistan stock exchange

BY ADIL JAWAD from a neighboring province ficial at the scene, said that after Associated Press later claimed responsibility for opening fire, the gunmen entered the attack. the stock exchange grounds. He KARACHI, Pakistan — Mili- The attackers were armed said that after the attack was tants attacked the stock exchange with grenades and automatic ri- over, food supplies were found on in the Pakistani city of Karachi fles, police said. They launched the bodies of the gunmen, indi- on Monday, killing at least three the attack by opening fire at the cating they may have planned a people — two guards and a po- entrance gate of the Pakistan long siege, which police quickly liceman, according to police. Spe- Stock Exchange in the southern thwarted. cial police forces deployed to the port city, the country’s financial Inside the stock exchange, bro- FAREED KHAN/AP scene of the attack and in a swift center. ker Yaqub Memon told The As- operation secured the building, Heavily armed special forces sociated Press that he and others Security personnel surround the Stock Exchange Building after an killing all four gunmen. quickly surrounded the building were huddled inside their offices attack in Karachi, Pakistan, on Monday . A third security guard was re- located in the heart of Karachi’s while the attack was underway. ported to be in critical condition financial district, where the Paki- As the firing ended and the gun- behind, he said. Pakistan’s gas-rich southwestern following the assault. stan State Bank is located, as well men were killed, police gathered Later, the Baluchistan Libera- Baluchistan province, which bor- There were no reports of any as the headquarters of several na- all the employees and brokers in tion Army, claimed responsibility ders the southern Sindh province, wounded among the brokers and tional and international financial a single room while security forc- for the attack. The group has been employees inside the exchange institutions. es went floor by floor to ensure waging an insurgency for years, where Karachi is the provincial and a separatist militant group Rizwan Ahmend, a police of- that no explosives had been left demanding independence for capital. Paris mayor wins reelection bid

Associated Press rope Ecology-The Greens party, arated from voters by transpar- which gained strong influence ent plastic shields. Mail-in voting PARIS — Paris Mayor Anne nationwide. isn’t allowed in France. Hidalgo declared victory in her reelection bid as municipal elec- Green candidates won in Macron expressed his “con- tions postponed by the corona- France’s major cities including cerns” over the low turnout, virus crisis have seen a strong Marseille, Lyon, Strasbourg and “which is not very good news,“ breakthrough from the greens Bordeaux, often taking the lead according to his office. across the country. in their alliance with the weak- Interior Minister Christophe Sunday’s voting also appears ened Socialist Party. Castaner, in charge of organiz- as a setback for French Presi- The second round of the munic- ing the elections, said that “ev- dent Emmanuel Macron’s young ipal elections has seen a record erywhere across France, health PETR DAVID JOSEK/AP centrist party, which was fielding low turnout amid lingering wor- measures ... were able to be re- President Andrzej Duda and his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda wave municipal candidates for the first ries about the pandemic. spected. That is a satisfaction.” to supporters after voting ended in Lowicz, Poland, on Sunday . time and still lacks local roots Only 40% of voters cast ballots Sunday’s voting was meant to across France. as people were required to wear choose mayors and municipal Hidalgo, a Socialist, largely masks in polling stations, main- councilors in about 5,000 towns beat conservative candidate Ra- tain social distancing while in and cities. Polish presidential chida Dati, according to estimates lines and carry their own pens to The elections, though ostensi- based on partial results. Her re- sign voting registers. bly focused on local concerns, are election will allow her to oversee Poll organizers were wearing also seen as a key political indi- election heads to runoff the 2024 Summer Olympics. masks and gloves for protection, cator ahead of the 2022 French Hidalgo is backed by the Eu- and in some places they were sep- presidential election. Associated Press ful and competitive race. Poland’s state electoral com- WARSAW, Poland — Nearly mission announced the results complete results in the first round of Poland’s weekend presidential of the election Monday morning Some in Ukraine vote on extending Putin’s rule election show that the conserva- based on a count of 99.78% of all votes. The final results could dif- tive incumbent, Andrzej Duda, Associated Press fer slightly. versial plebiscite. won nearly 44% of the votes, put- Polls opened in Russia last Thursday for a week- ting him significantly ahead of It is a slightly better result DONETSK, Ukraine — Residents of separatist- for Duda than was predicted by long vote on a slew of constitutional amendments all others but short of outright controlled regions in eastern Ukraine who have proposed by Putin in January. The amendments an exit poll on Sunday evening, victory. Russian citizenship are traveling to Russia to vote include a change in the Russian Constitution that which had him at nearly 42%. The results from Sunday’s elec- on constitutional amendments that would allow would allow Putin, 67, who has ruled Russia for over tion also show that Duda’s main Nine other candidates who ran President Vladimir Putin to remain in power until two decades, to run for two more six-year terms rival, the centrist Warsaw Mayor in the first round have now been 2036. after his current one expires in 2024. Rafal Trzaskowski finished sec- eliminated. Authorities of the self-proclaimed Luhansk and Russian authorities this month have gone to great ond with slightly over 30%. As Duda and Trzaskowski hit Donetsk People’s Republics have organized bus ser- lengths to lure voters to polling stations amid the The two will next face each the campaign trail again Monday, vices to polling stations in the neighboring Rostov coronavirus outbreak. Allowing residents of eastern other in a runoff on July 12 in they were vying for the votes of region in Russia, in what is seen by many as part of Ukraine to participate is part of this effort, indepen- what is shaping up as a suspense- those other candidates. the widespread effort to boost turnout at the contro- dent foreign affairs analyst Vladimir Frolov said. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 13 WORLD China reviews heavily criticized security bill for Hong Kong

Associated Press able trading terms granted to law. the former British colony after it Last week, a former United Na- BEIJING — China’s legislature passed to Chinese control in 1997. tions human rights chief and eight Sunday began reviewing a contro- The Senate on Thursday unani- versial national security bill for former U.N. special envoys urged mously approved a bill to impose the body’s secretary-general to Hong Kong that critics worldwide sanctions on businesses and in- say will severely compromise appoint a special envoy on Hong dividuals — including the police Kong over what they said is a /AP human rights in the semi-autono- — that undermine Hong Kong’s THOKO CHIKONDI pending “humanitarian tragedy.” mous Chinese territory. autonomy or restrict freedoms The law would criminalize se- Malawi’s newly-elected President Lazarus Chakwera greets The National People’s Congress promised to the city’s residents. cession, subversion of state power, supporters after being sworn in Sunday in Lilongwe, Malawi. Standing Committee took up the The Senate bill targets police bill at the start of a three-day units that have cracked down on terrorist activities and colluding session, China’s official Xinhua Hong Kong protesters, as well as with foreign forces to endanger Malawi’s new president sworn in News Agency reported. China has Chinese Communist Party offi- national security. Critics have said it is determined to enact the cials responsible for imposing the said Hong Kong’s legal statutes already account for such matters, Associated Press paign, Chakwera urged national law, and its passage is expected national security law. The mea- by Tuesday. sure would also impose sanctions and that Beijing is determined reconciliation in his inaugural BLANTYRE, Malawi — Laza- The United States has said that on banks that do business with to use the law to pursue political rus Chakwera has been sworn in speech in the capital, Lilongwe, it will respond by ending favor- entities found to have violated the opponents. as Malawi’s new president Sun- and spoke directly to supporters day after the announcement the of defeated incumbent president previous night that he had won Peter Mutharika. Nissan officials face in Spain and Indonesia. pandemic. the southern African country’s “Perhaps the prospect of my Uchida apologized for the poor But the problems are espe- rerun elections. presidency fills you with fear and angry shareholders results and promised a recovery cially serious for Nissan Motor Chakwera is Malawi’s sixth grief. I want you to remember one by 2023, driven by cost cuts and Co., which was already fighting president after winning the his- TOKYO — Nissan Chief Exec- thing, that this new Malawi is a new models showcasing elec- to salvage its reputation after the toric election held last week, the utive Makoto Uchida told share- tric-car and automated-driving financial misconduct scandal of first time a court-overturned vote home to you, too,” said Chakwera. holders Monday he is giving up technology. its former star executive Carlos in Africa has resulted in the de- “So long as I am its president, it half his pay after the Japanese All the world’s automakers feat of an incumbent leader. will be a home in which you, too, automaker sank into the red amid have been hurt by nose-diving Ghosn. Following a hard-fought cam- will prosper.” plunging sales and plant closures sales caused by the coronavirus From The Associated Press PAGE 14 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Tuesday, June 30, 2020 AMERICAN ROUNDUP Woman accused of burning fraud papers

FORT WORTH — A TX woman burned down her $1.6 million suburban Fort Worth mansion while trying to destroy documents from her husband’s health care clinic as authorities were investigating the couple for fraud, prosecutors allege. A seven-count federal indict- ment charges Mark and Melissa Kuper with conspiracy to commit health care fraud and health care fraud aiding and abetting. They both have pleaded not guilty to allegations that they sub- mitted more than 100,000 claims to federal health care programs for “sham” physical therapy, psychotherapy and pain manage- ment services from 2014 to 2017, according to court records. Travis Couey, a physical thera- pist who worked for Mark Kuper, was also arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit health fraud for allegedly preparing false medical records. The trio allegedly submit- ted $10 million of false claims to Medicare, Medicare or TRI- CARE, for services they didn’t perform , the indictment said. Woman arrested for theft of rent payments

SLIDELL — A Louisi- LA ana woman faces charg- es after she allegedly stole nearly $87,000 in rent payments from an apartment complex. STEPH CHAMBERS, PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE/AP Terri Smith was arrested on a single count of theft over $25,000, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Flipping head over heels Office said in a news release. Smith, 48, of Pearl River, had Hannah Stock and her boyfriend Raymond Thomas, both 18 of Baldwin, Pa., record themselves performing acrobatics at Presque Isle State been the acting manager of the Park in Erie, Pa. Stock, a Baldwin High School cheerleader, taught Thomas how to backflip during the state lock-down and when their school complex and was in charge of had closed for the year. overseeing and depositing rent payments, The Times-Pica- Man confesses THE CENSUS deviled cities across the country yune/The New Orleans Advocate this summer. reported. to church arson The number of people rescued after a strong thunder- The department tweeted that The Sheriff’s Office began an storm left them stranded on the Chattahoochee River. six people were arrested Thurs- investigation after the company TANEYTOWN — A The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Gwinnett day and eight more on Friday as learned through a forensic audit MD Maryland man faces 111 County and Johns Creek fire crews tended to 111 river officials prepared to enforce the that $86,968 in cash was missing. multiple arson-related charges visitors who were caught in the massive storm. Gwinnett state’s ban on fireworks again. after police said he confessed to department spokesman Lt. Justin Wilson said the group was part of a tubing Banner plane goes into setting fires at a church where in- company tour that was spending the day on the river. The storm caused the water Grizzly bear attacks sea, pilot rescued vestigators found a Molotov cock- conditions to become turbulent, he said. tail in a vestibule. federal biologist David Francis Creager, 47, was SURF CITY — Authori- detained and admitted to setting colored Ford F-350 pick-up truck an Alabama pawn shop where MISSOULA — A griz- NJ ties in New Jersey said a fire to the Trinity Evangelical pulled up near three victims, who more than a dozen weapons were MT zly bear has attacked banner plane went into the sea off Lutheran Church, police told The were walking along a street, and stolen. a federal biologist during a sur- the coast of Surf City, but the pilot Daily Times of Salisbury. began assaulting them. The break-in happened June 2 prise encounter at a research site was pulled to shore. Creager, who lives in Carroll The Federal Aviation Adminis- Two male victims suffered fa- at Quick Pawn in Montgomery. in Montana’s Centennial Valley. County, faces charges includ- cial and other injuries and one According to the Bureau of Alco- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service tration said the Cessna 150 land- ing second-degree arson, pos- was knocked unconscious at the hol, Tobacco, Firearms and Ex- spokesperson Joseph Szuszwalak ed in the ocean off the 13th Street session of incendiary materials scene, police said. Both were plosives, 17 firearms were taken said the biologist, who was not beach in the Long Beach Island with intent to create a destructive municipality . taken to a hospital with injuries in the robbery. named, was treated for serious device, defacing religious prop- not considered life-threatening. The ATF, Montgomery Police Coast Guard Petty Officer Ed- erty, and malicious destruction of bite wounds before being released ward Wargo told NJ Advance A female victim was also struck Department and the National property, according to police. from a hospital in Rexburg, Idaho, Media that lifeguards were able in the face but refused medical Shooting Sports Foundation is the Missoulian reported. treatment, according to police. offering a $5,000 reward for in- to pull the pilot from the water, The biologist heard a noise in Police: Suspects pile The suspects were described as formation leading to those re- but his condition wasn’t clear. the brush while monitoring a WHYY-TV reported that he was out of truck, assault 3 at least six, and possibly up to 12, sponsible, al.com reported. The males in their late teens or early NSSF is the trade association for sage grouse research project and evaluated at the scene for inju- saw two grizzly bears less than ries, which didn’t appear to be NEWARK — Police in 20s, according to police, who said the firearms industry. there is no known motive for the 100 yards away, Szuszwalak said. serious, and then transported to a DE Delaware are investi- One bear stood up while the other local hospital. gating after as many as 12 sus- incident. 14 arrested in illegal charged. Wargo said the plane hasn’t pects climbed out of a truck and fireworks crackdown The biologist used bear spray been recovered and remains in assaulted three victims for rea- 17 guns stolen from until the animals ran off. Other about 17 feet of water. sons that were not immediately shop, reward offered PROVIDENCE — Police Fish and Wildlife Service staff The FAA said it would investi- clear. RI in Providence have so far gate and the National Transpor- The attack happened in New- MONTGOMERY — A arrested 14 people since the city nearby helped escort the biologist tation Safety Board would work ark, the city’s police department AL search is underway formed a task force to crack down to safety. to determine the probable cause. said in a news release. A dark- for suspects in the burglary of on illegal fireworks that have be- From wire reports Tuesday, June 30, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 15 FACES ‘Young and the Restless,’ ‘Jeopardy!’ win multiple Daytime Emmy awards

From wire reports Prince’s vault with the upcoming release of expanded editions of “The Young and the Restless” 1987’s “Sign o’ the Times,” argu- won best drama at the first vir- ably his best album. tual Daytime Emmys along with On Sept. 25, Warner Bros. and three acting trophies on June 26, the Prince estate will issue three as some winners spoke out about versions of “Sign o’ the Times,” racial injustice. which was a double album. Ellen DeGeneres accepted the The super deluxe edition will trophy for best entertainment talk feature 92 audio tracks, includ- BET/AP photos show for her self-titled program. ing 63 previously unreleased (45 “I intend to use the next two from studio recordings) as well as From left: Roddy Ricch, whose “Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial” won album of the year; years of my show as a platform sisters Chloe x Halle; and Kane Brown perform remotely for the BET Awards on Sunday. a DVD of a legendary New Year’s for change, to amplify voices of Eve concert in 1987 at Paisley Black people and people of color Park with guest Miles Davis. and to educate my audience,” she The reissue will be available in said from home. “More than ever, vinyl, CD and streaming formats. I feel like this is a responsibility The super deluxe set will in- to effect change.” clude a 120-page hardcover book Music and message CBS’ “The Young and the Rest- with handwritten lyrics, photos less,” whose co-creator Lee Phil- and liner notes by Dave Chap- ip Bell died in February at age pelle, Lenny Kravitz and others. 91, earned four other trophies in “Sign o’ the Times” featured Entertainers get political at virtual BET Awards technical categories. such Prince favorites as “Hot Jason Thompson, who plays Thing,” “Starfish and Coffee,” Billy Abbott on “The Young and BY MESFIN FEKADU “U Got the Look,” “Housequake,” the Restless,” won his first Day- Associated Press 2020 BET Awards winners “Adore,” “The Cross” and “If I time Emmy for lead actor in a Was Your Girlfriend.” drama series. He becomes the The BET Awards served as an extension of the Video of the year: DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey third actor who has played the voices of Black people protesting in the streets Hussle and John Legend, “Higher” Mike Henry to stop part to win. about the inequalities Black people face daily, as Best female R&B/pop artist: Lizzo Bryton James of “Y&R” earned voicing Black character artists used their performances to highlight the Best male R&B/pop artist: Chris Brown supporting actor honors, while Black Lives Matter movement, civil rights and the Best female hip-hop artist: Megan Thee Stallion “Family Guy” voice actor Mike Eva LaRue won for guest per- lives of those lost because of police officers, includ- Best male hip-hop artist: DaBaby Henry said June 26 he will no lon- former on the show. ing George Floyd. Best new artist: Roddy Ricch ger voice Cleveland Brown on the Alex Trebek won best game DaBaby, with his face pressed against the ground Best group: Migos Fox animated series. show host for the second straight as an officer’s knee crippled his neck — replicat- Best collaboration: Chris Brown featuring Drake, Henry wrote on Twitter that year and “Jeopardy!” claimed ing the last moments of Floyd’s life — rapped a “No Guidance” he will stop playing the show’s game show honors. verse from the Black Lives Matter remix of his hit Album of the year: Roddy Ricch, “Please Excuse main African American char- At 79, Trebek continues to pre- song “Rockstar.” His performance also featured Me for Being Antisocial” acter because “persons of color side over the popular quiz show images from protests, a reflection of the current Humanitarian award: Beyonce should play characters of color.” while battling pancreatic cancer. world in the wake of Floyd’s death and the death The 54-year-old voice actor, who Dr. Bobby Jones best gospel/inspirational award: Taping of the show has been sus- of others, including Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud is a white man, has voiced the Kirk Franklin, “Just for Me” pended during the coronavirus Arbery. character since the series’ debut Best actress: Issa Rae pandemic. Sunday’s show, a virtual event because of the in 1999. Best actor: Michael B. Jordan “I’ll be honest with you, this coronavirus pandemic, featured a number of high- His decision comes after voice Best movie: “Queen & Slim” one is a shock, very surprising to ly produced, well-crafted and pre-taped perfor- actors Jenny Slate and Kristen Youngstars award: Marsai Martin me,” Trebek said. “Speaking as mances. The BET Awards kicked off with Black Bell — who are white — pulled Sportswoman of the year: Simone Biles one who has now been nominated artists rapping and singing anthems about the out of their roles of voicing bira- Sportsman of the year: LeBron James 32 times and won seven times, Black experience and fighting for equal rights. cial characters. Slate played the BET HER award: Beyonce featuring Blue Ivy Carter, I think I can say with some de- The 12-year-old sensation Keedron Bryant, who Wizkid and Saint JHN, “Brown Skin Girl” mixed-raced Missy on Netflix’s turned heads on social media with his passionate gree of authority that winning is “Big Mouth” and Bell voiced Video director of the year: Teyana Taylor nicer.” performance about being a young Black man in Best international act: Burna Boy (Nigeria) Molly on Apple TV Plus’ “Central today’s world, started the show with an a cappella Heather Tom of “The Bold and Park.” Viewer’s choice: Hot Girl Summer the Beautiful” earned lead dra- performance of his poignant song “I Just Wanna Best new international act: Sha Sha (Zimbabwe) Live,” which earned him a record deal. That was matic actress honors for her long- Other news followed by an all-star performance of Public En- From The Associated Press time role of Katie Logan. Tamara emy’s 1989 anthem “Fight the Power,” featuring Braun of “General Hospital” won  The Rolling Stones are Nas, Black Thought, Rapsody and YG. as supporting actress. threatening President Donald Michelle Obama highlighted Beyonce’s commit- his 2009 song “Kobe Bryant,” weaving in new lyr- Singer Kelly Clarkson won best Trump with legal action for using ment to the Black community before presenting ics. Wayne Brady, in a glittery suit, rolled around entertainment talk show host for their songs at his rallies despite her with the humanitarian award, saying: “You on top of a piano as he sang a medley of Little Rich- the first season of her eponymous cease-and-desist directives. can see it in everything she does, from her music ard hits. show.  Adult film star Ron Jeremy that gives voice to Black joy and Black pain, to her Nipsey Hussle, who was named best male hip- pleaded not guilty June 26 to activism that demands justice for Black lives.” hop artist and earned the humanitarian award ‘Mulan’ release date charges of raping three women Beyonce used her speech to encourage viewers at last year’s BET Awards, won video of the year follows ‘Tenet’ to August and sexually assaulting a fourth. to vote “like our life depends on it” in the upcom- for “Higher,” a clip he filmed with DJ Khaled and Jeremy, 67, whose real name is ing election. John Legend shortly before he died. Hollywood’s hopes for salvag- Ronald Jeremy Hyatt, entered “I want to dedicate this award to all of my broth- The BET Awards, one of the first awards shows ing its summer season have effec- the plea at his arraignment in Los ers out there, all of my sisters out there inspiring to air virtually, featured performances that were tively ended after the releases of Angeles . He has a hearing sched- me, marching and fighting for change. Your voices sharp with artsy stage production, giving extra both Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” uled for Aug. 31. are being heard and you’re proving to our ances- life to the songs being performed. It was a welcome and the Walt Disney Co.’s live-  A St. Louis rapper who went tors that their struggles were not in vain. Now we break from the “living room” and homebound per- action reboot of “Mulan” were by the stage name Huey was have one more thing we need to do to walk in our formances hundreds of artists have shared on so- again delayed. killed late on June 25 in a shoot- true power, and that is to vote,” she said. “ ... We cial media since the pandemic hit in March. With reported cases of the ing in Kinloch, Mo., authorities have to vote like our life depends on it, because it Chloe x Halle, who have successfully performed coronavirus surging in parts of say. Huey, 32, whose given name does.” for various TV shows and events during the pan- the U.S., Disney on June 26 has was Lawrence Franks Jr., was Sunday’s show celebrated BET’s 20th awards demic while promoting their new album, gave an pushed “Mulan” to late August. best known in the rap community show and BET’s 40th year as a network. The three- epic performance of their songs “Do It” and “For- The film, initially planned to open for his 2006 debut single, “Pop, hour event, which aired on CBS for the first time, give Me.” in March, had been slated for July Lock & Drop It.” It eventually was hosted by comedian, actress and TV personal- Megan Thee Stallion went to the desert with 24. It’s now moving to Aug. 21. reached the No. 6 spot on the Bill- ity Amanda Seales . background dancers as she twerked and rapped Warner Bros. has postponed board Hot 100 chart. Other artists were political during their perfor- her No. 1 hit “Savage.” She won best female hip- the release of “Tenet,” starring  Charles Webb, whose debut mances, including Roddy Ricch, who wore a Black hop artist, beating out Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. John David Washington and Rob- novel “The Graduate” was a Lives Matter shirt while he rapped; Alicia Keys; “Oh, my God, I probably recorded this video ert Pattinson, until Aug. 12. deadpan satire of his college edu- Anderson Paak; and Jay Rock, as well as broth- like 10 times. It feels so crazy doing this from my cation and wealthy background ers SiR and D Smoke, who performed with their house,” she said. “I used to watch the BET Awards Prince’s ‘Sign o’ the adapted into the classic film of mother Jackie Gouche. all the time thinking, ‘One day that’s going to be Times’ to be reissued the same name, died June 16 in Lil Wayne paid tribute to NBA icon Kobe Bry- me going up there accepting my award’ — and now Eastbourne, England, of a blood ant, who died in January, with a performance of it is.” The treasures continue from condition. He was 81. PAGE 16 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Tuesday, June 30, 2020 OPINION Max D. Lederer Jr., Publisher Lt. Col. Marci Hoffman, Europe commander Future of Europe could be decided in Poland Lt. Col. Richard McClintic, Pacific commander Caroline E. Miller, Europe Business Operations BY ANDREAS KLUTH reactionary PiS mentality. called the coverage pure propaganda. The Joshua M. Lashbrook, Pacific Chief of Staff Bloomberg Opinion The mere possibility of such a change Duda campaign then plumbed new lows by shows how Poland differs from Hungary. singling out gays, lesbians and transgender EDITORIAL he European Union has many In Budapest, Orban’s right-wing party, people as their bogies. The president keeps problems, but the most fundamen- called Fidesz, has a constitutional super- comparing the West’s use of “LGBT ideol- Terry Leonard, Editor tal may be the rift between north- majority in parliament and rules without ogy” with the old communist yoke and says [email protected] Tern and southern member states regard for any opposition. Orban has in it is a threat to the Polish way of life. Robert H. 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BY PAT EATON-ROBB Johnson started the day two Go to the American Forces Associated Press strokes behind Brendon Todd, Network website for the most and took the lead after three up-to-date TV schedules. CROMWELL, Conn. — Dustin straight birdies put him at 20 myafn.net Johnson won the Travelers Cham- under after 10 holes. pionship on Sunday to end a long Todd shot a 75 to tie for 11th at drought and extend his streak of 13 under. He made a 7 on the par- Deals seasons with a victory to 13. 4 12th. Johnson closed with a 3-under Bryson DeChambeau shot a 68 Sunday’s transactions 67 for a one-stroke victory over to tie for sixth at 15 under. BASEBALL Kevin Streelman at fan-free TPC Top-ranked Rory McIlroy tied Major League Baseball River Highlands. Johnson last for 11th at 13 under after a 67. COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspend- ed Pittsburgh Pirates RHP Edgar Santana won in Mexico City in March “There’s been some really good 80 games following a positive test for a 2019. stuff in there, but then just some performance-enhancing substance un- der Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug “I’m definitely proud of myself really stupid mistakes,” he said. Prevention and Treatment Program. Sus- for continuing the streak and I pended Cincinnati Reds minor league Phil Mickelson, playing his first RHP Vladimir Gutierrez 80 games and want to keep it going,” Johnson tournament since turning 50, fol- Los Angeles Dodgers RHP Juan Idrogo 72 said. “It was a long time between games following positive tests for per- lowed up his opening rounds of 64 formance-enhancing substances under wins, though, and, so, hopefully and 63 with two 71s to finish at 11 the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Suspended Minne- it won’t be that long for the next under. sota Twins minor league 2B Jose Rosario one.” “I’m looking at this week as 50 games following a second positive test for a drug of abuse under the Minor Arnold Palmer and Jack Nick- progress,” he said. “Certainly the League Drug Prevention and Treatment laus each won in 17 consecutive goal is to win golf tournaments, Program. Suspended Los Angeles Dodg- ers RHP Reza Aleaziz 50 games following years. Johnson failed to win in but keep in mind I’ve missed a a positive test for a banned stimulant 2014, but is given credit for win- bunch of cuts. I haven’t played under the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. ning in the 2013-14 season from to the level I’ve wanted to, and American League his victory in the fall of 2013 in this week I came in and had a lot BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Placed RF Trey Mancini on the 45-day IL. Shanghai. The tour changed to a of great finds. I hit a lot of good BOSTON RED SOX — Placed LHP Chris wraparound season in 2013. FRANK FRANKLIN II/AP Sale on the 45-day IL. shots, hit a lot of good tee shots. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Assigned LHP Johnson tapped in for par on Dustin Johnson, left, and his brother and caddie, Austin Johnson, My misses were much better.” Eric Skoglund outright to Omaha (PCL). the par-4 18th, raised his ball to LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Signed LHP react after he won the Travelers Championship on Sunday in There were seven COVID-19- Reid Detmers to a minor-league con- acknowledge the smattering of Cromwell, Conn. related withdrawals from the tract. NEW YORK YANKEES — Placed RHP applause from course workers, of- Connecticut event, with two posi- Luis Severino on the 45-day IL. Signed ficials and reporters, the only in- “I’ve had a few missed cuts, so don at 17 under. Hughes made tive tests among players. INF Matt Duffy and C Max McDowell to person witnesses allowed because minor-league contracts. Released RHP to come back and finish a solo sec- 48-foot birdie putt on 17, which The PGA Tour is making some Dan Otero and re-signed him to a minor- of the coronavirus pandemic. ond is nice, but to to be that close he started well left of the hole and tweaks to its coronavirus policies league contract. He finished at 19-under 261 for SEATTLE MARINERS — Placed Mitch and perform and be right there, watched as turned right to the as a result of this week’s issues. Haniger on the 45-day IL. his 21st PGA Tour title. Players, caddies and anyone else TEXAS RANGERS — Optioned OF Ado- I’m just a little disappointed right flag. He finished the round with Streelman also shot 67. considered “inside the bubble” lis Garcia to Nashville (PCL). Placed LHP now,” Streelman said. a much straighter 43-foot birdie Brock Burke on the 45-day IL. Released Streelman, who made seven will have to test negative before INF Matt Duffy from his minor-league Johnson was at 19 under when putt on 18. contract. straight birdies to win at TPC being allowed on the grounds National League River Highlands in 2014, had a his tee shot on the par-4 15th went Gordon, who had no status on of the Detroit Golf Club for the NEW YORK METS — Placed RHP Noah left and came inches from going either the PGA Tour or the Korn Syndergaard on the 45-day IL. 37-foot birdie try on 18 that ended Rocket Mortgage Classic. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed RHP into the signature lake that sur- Ferry Tour, had seven birdies in Seranthony Dominguez on the 45-day IL. up just short and right. Dylan Frittelli tested positive PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Outrighted He was two strokes behind rounds the finishing holes. His a 64. The finish was just enough for the coronavirus and had to RHP Yacksel Rios off the 40-man roster. first pitch didn’t make it to the to give him a special temporary Placed OF Kevin Kramer and RHP Chris Johnson on the 17th fairway withdraw from this week’s event. Archer on the 10-day IL. Placed Edgar when the weather horn blew for green, and he hit the second to 4 card and unlimited exemptions Frittelli missed the cut at the Santana on the restriced list. feet to save par. for the rest of the season. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Placed RHP an hour-long storm delay. Travelers Championship, play- John Brebbia on the 45-day IL. Johnson came out of the delay “It was lucky, but a still had His lone bogey came on 17, and ing the opening two rounds with WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Placed INF Adrian Sanchez on the 45-day IL. and hit his tee shot on 16 into a to made a good up-and-down to briefly dropped him to fourth Ian Poulter and J.T. Poston. The BASKETBALL greenside bunker. His second make par,” he said. place. South African player took a saliva Women’s National Basketball Association LOS ANGELES SPARKS — Signed G Te’a shot went well past the hole and Mackenzie Hughes, who shot a “I knew the higher the better, test so he could take the tour’s Cooper. made bogey to cut his lead to a first-round 60, had a 67 to tie for so I was watching the leaderboard charter to Detroit, and the result FOOTBALL National Football League stroke. third with 23-year-old Will Gor- coming in,” he said. came back positive Sunday. NEW YORK JETS — Signed OL Cameron Clark. Golf Briefl y

Travelers Championship PGA Tour Student’s tweet prompts boycott at K-State Sunday At TPC River Highlands Cromwell, Conn. Purse: $7,400,000 Associated Press Yardage: 6,841; Par: 70 State, but we must stand together our university.” Clippers sign Noah Final Round and protect all students moving McNeil describes himself as D. Johnson, $1,332,000 69-64-61-67—261 -19 MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas K. Streelman, $806,600 66-66-63-67—262 -18 forward.” the founder of a conservative for rest of the season Will Gordon, $436,600 66-62-71-64—263 -17 State football players say they will Late Sunday, coach Chris group called America First Stu- M. Hughes, $436,600 60-68-68-67—263 -17 boycott all team activities until LOS ANGELES — The Los Kevin Na, $303,400 66-66-65-67—264 -16 Klieman tweeted his support: dents, which Kansas State says Angeles Clippers have signed Ryan Armour, $233,470 67-66-68-64—265 -15 administrators create a policy is not currently registered on the “Racism is NOT welcome at free agent Joakim Noah to a new B. DChmbeau, $233,470 65-67-65-68—265 -15 that would allow a student to be KSTATE now or in the future. ... campus because of a lack of mem- P. Kizzire, $233,470 66-66-66-67—265 -15 contract for the rest of the season, S. Stallings, $233,470 66-68-64-67—265 -15 expelled for “openly racist, threat- I am excited to help every player bership. McNeil has previously B. Steele, $233,470 69-62-68-66—265 -15 three months after he first signed ening or disrespectful actions.” unite for the solution NOW, so said America First Students is a P. Cantlay, $139,983 66-67-69-65—267 -13 a 10-day deal with the team. Si Woo Kim, $139,983 68-66-68-65—267 -13 The move that most players an- that that we can come together “mainstream, Christian, conser- Doc Redman, $139,983 68-67-69-63—267 -13 nounced Saturday on social media The 35-year-old center, a two- A. Ancer, $139,983 67-65-66-69—267 -13 stronger than ever. Black Lives vative organization that supports V. Hovland, $139,983 63-69-67-68—267 -13 follows a tweet by a student about Matter.” President Donald Trump.” time All-Star, provides the Clip- Zach Johnson, $139,983 68-64-67-68—267 -13 the death of George Floyd that pers with playoff experience and Rory McIlroy, $139,983 63-68-69-67—267 -13 On Thursday, one month after S.-Yul Noh, $139,983 64-68-66-69—267 -13 prompted outrage on campus. Floyd, a Black man, died after ‘Hogs’ mastermind depth at the position. B. Todd, $139,983 66-65-61-75—267 -13 “We are demanding that Kan- Joel Dahmen, $87,320 67-68-68-65—268 -12 a white Minneapolis police offi- Bugel dies at 80 Lucas Glover, $87,320 66-68-71-63—268 -12 sas State University put a policy cer pressed his knee on his neck Pirates RHP Santana X. Schauffele, $87,320 63-68-70-67—268 -12 in place that allows a student to be Brian Stuard, $87,320 65-67-68-68—268 -12 for nearly eight minutes, student Former Washington Redskins banned 80 games Wesley Bryan, $57,628 67-66-67-69—269 -11 dismissed for displaying openly Jaden McNeil tweeted, “Congrat- assistant coach Joe Bugel, re- Sam Burns, $57,628 68-66-68-67—269 -11 racist, threatening or disrespect- PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Lanto Griffin, $57,628 66-67-68-68—269 -11 ulations to George Floyd on being garded as one of the top offensive Adam Long, $57,628 67-69-65-68—269 -11 ful actions toward a student or drug free for an entire month!” line coaches in NFL history, died Pirates reliever Edgar Santana P. Mickelson, $57,628 64-63-71-71—269 -11 will miss all of the abbreviated Patrick Reed, $57,628 70-66-69-64—269 -11 groups of students,“ the play- University officials have said on Sunday. He was 80. Kyle Stanley, $57,628 69-65-65-70—269 -11 ers said in the letter they posted. they are exploring their options Bugel was the architect of “The 2020 season after being sus- J. Vegas, $57,628 71-65-67-66—269 -11 pended 80 games for violating Paul Casey, $42,254 69-66-67-68—270 -10 “We have resolved that we can- for action after the tweet. Univer- Hogs,” the dominant offensive Tyler Duncan, $42,254 64-70-69-67—270 -10 not play, practice or meet until sity President Richard Myers said lines that helped lead the team to Major League Baseball’s Joint Sergio Garcia, $42,254 64-70-70-66—270 -10 R. Henley, $42,254 65-69-72-64—270 -10 these demands are heard and Friday that “divisive statements three Super Bowls under Hall of Drug Prevention and Treatment H. Varner III, $42,254 66-69-69-66—270 -10 actions taken. We love Kansas do not represent for the values of Fame head coach Joe Gibbs. Program. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 21 AUTO RACING Roundup Hamlin shines in Pocono spotlight Edges points leader Harvick for 4th win in 2020

Associated Press minutes because or rain. NAS- CAR ran several pace laps be- LONG POND, Pa. — Round 2 fore the race finally went green at Pocono went to Denny Ham- around 6:15 p.m. It was a race lin. Hamlin seized the spotlight, against darkness to complete the MATT SLOCUM/AP specifically in victory lane when Pocono had to set up lights after full 350 miles. Denny Hamlin won the Pocono 350 Sunday in Long Pond, Pa., his fourth Cup series win of the year. the race ended in the dark. Hamlin topped Kevin Harvick Briscoe edges Chastain Scoreboard on Sunday night to win the second to win Xfinity race Cup race of the weekend at Po- cono Raceway and flip the result LONG POND, Pa. — Chase of the opener. The 1-2 finish out of Briscoe held off Ross Chastain in Pocono 350 Pocono Organics 150 Pocono Green 225 Recycled each driver is a clear sign two of overtime to win the crash-filled NASCAR Cup Series NASCAR Truck Series NASCAR Xfinity Series the best drivers in the game are Xfinity Series at Pocono Race- Sunday Sunday Sunday At Pocono Raceway At Pocono Raceway At Pocono Raceway poised again to make a champion- way, the second of three NASCAR Long Pond, Pa. Long Pond, Pa. Long Pond, Pa. ship push. races at the track on Sunday. Lap length: 2.50 miles Lap length: 2.50 miles Lap length: 2.50 miles (Start position in parentheses) (Start position in parentheses) (Start position in parentheses) Hamlin says, bring it on. Chastain, an eighth-generation 1. (19) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 140 laps, 1. (10) Brandon Jones, Toyota, 60 laps, 1. (3) Chase Briscoe, Ford, 91 laps, 45 41 points. “We just want to get to the final farmer and fourth-generation 0 points. points. 2. (20) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 140, 47. 2. (5) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 91, 44. 2. (3) Austin Hill, Toyota, 60, 44. four with a chance,” Hamlin watermelon farmer, and Briscoe 3. (38) Erik Jones, Toyota, 140, 34. 3. (21) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 4. (25) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 140, 3. (2) Sheldon Creed, Chevrolet, 60, 54. 91, 35. said. swapped the lead in a fantas- 33. 4. (8) Todd Gilliland, Ford, 60, 39. 4. (2) Myatt Snider, Chevrolet, 91, 44. Hamlin has four wins this sea- tic battle down the stretch until 5. (18) Aric Almirola, Ford, 140, 41. 5. (6) Ben Rhodes, Ford, 60, 41. 5. (12) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 91, 6. (8) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, 140, 38. 6. (16) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 60, 0. 43. son for Joe Gibbs Racing and — yes, another caution, the ninth 7. (7) William Byron, Chevrolet, 140, 7. (9) Brett Moffitt, Chevrolet, 60, 33. 6. (4) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 91, 49. Harvick has three for Stewart- — bunched the field and sent the 30. 8. (20) Stewart Friesen, Toyota, 60, 36. 7. (18) Brett Moffitt, Chevrolet, 91, 0. 8. (14) Clint Bowyer, Ford, 140, 29. 9. (11) Tyler Ankrum, Chevrolet, 60, 41. 8. (34) Timmy Hill, Toyota, 91, 0. Haas Racing as they start to sep- race into OT. 9. (27) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 140, 10. (13) Derek Kraus, Toyota, 60, 27. 9. (24) Riley Herbst, Toyota, 91, 37. arate themselves from the rest of Briscoe pulled away from there 28. 11. (5) Grant Enfinger, Ford, 60, 31. 10. (14) Jesse Little, Chevrolet, 91, 27. 10. (15) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, 140, 12. (15) Tanner Gray, Ford, 60, 31. 11. (20) Dexter Bean, Chevrolet, 91, 26. the field. in the No. 98 Ford and won his 37. 13. (1) Johnny Sauter, Ford, 60, 28. 12. (11) Ryan Sieg, Chevrolet, 91, 28. Hamlin is racking up mile- fourth race of the season, and 11. (12) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 140, 42. 14. (7) Zane Smith, Chevrolet, 60, 30. 13. (17) Ryan Vargas, Chevrolet, 91, 24. 12. (10) Matt Kenseth, Chevrolet, 140, 15. (40) Parker Kligerman, Toyota, 60, 14. (23) BJ McLeod, Chevrolet, 91, 23. stones as he chases his first NAS- second in three races. 25. 22. 15. (32) Kyle Weatherman, Chevrolet, CAR Cup championship. Hamlin 13. (3) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 140, 37. 91, 22. “Me and Ross, it was pretty 14. (2) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 140, 16. (21) Bayley Currey, Chevrolet, 60, 23. 16. (15) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Chevrolet, has 41 victories to move to 19th fun,” Briscoe said. “He’s always 27. 91, 21. 15. (4) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Chevrolet, 17. (32) Jordan Anderson, Chevrolet, on NASCAR’s career list and his one of the hardest guys to race 60, 20. 17. (19) Alex Labbe, Chevrolet, 91, 20. 140, 28. 18. (29) Vinnie Miller, Chevrolet, 91, sixth win at Pocono matched Jeff against.” 16. (21) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 18. (27) Spencer Davis, Toyota, 60, 20. 19. 140, 21. 19. (30) Tyler Hill, Chevrolet, 60, 18. 19. (28) Kody Vanderwal, Chevrolet, Gordon for most at the 2 ½-mile Chastain hit the jackpot with 17. (5) Cole Custer, Ford, 140, 21. 20. (33) Robby Lyons, Chevrolet, 60, 0. 91, 18. tri-oval track. his runner-up finish. He won 18. (6) Ryan Newman, Ford, 139, 27. 21. (12) Chase Purdy, Chevrolet, 60, 16. 20. (16) Carson Ware, Chevrolet, 91, 19. (24) John H. Nemechek, Ford, 139, 22. (31) Spencer Boyd, Chevrolet, 60, 17. “It’s hard to believe because the $100,000 Dash 4 Cash prize 18. 15. 21. (26) Stefan Parsons, Toyota, 91, 16. we went through such a dry spell awarded to the highest finisher 20. (22) Bubba Wallace, Chevrolet, 139, 23. (28) Josh Reaume, Toyota, 60, 14. 22. (1) Noah Gragson, Chevrolet, 90, 17. 24. (26) Korbin Forrister, Toyota, 60, 27. there in the middle of my career,” among four eligible drivers. 21. (23) Corey Lajoie, Ford, 139, 16. 13. 23. (6) Justin Haley, Chevrolet, 89, 16. Hamlin said about his Pocono 22. (9) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 139, 24. 25. (24) Cory Roper, Ford, 60, 12. 24. (35) Bayley Currey, Chevrolet, 78, 23. (26) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 139, 14. results. 26. (38) Bryan Dauzat, Chevrolet, 60, 0. Jones dodges wrecks, 24. (36) Joey Logano, Ford, 139, 13. 25. (33) Matt Mills, Chevrolet, trans- 25. (1) Ryan Preece, Chevrolet, 139, 12. 11. Hamlin raced to his fourth vic- 27. (36) Ray Ciccarelli, Chevrolet, 60, mission, 73, 12. 26. (28) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 139, 11. 26. (27) Chad Finchum, Toyota, acci- tory of the season to cap a wild, wins first Truck race 27. (29) Brennan Poole, Chevrolet, 138, 10. 28. (25) Jesse Iwuji, Toyota, 60, 9. dent, 73, 11. marathon day of racing at the 10. 27. (36) Stephen Leicht, Toyota, elec- LONG POND, Pa. — Brandon 28. (31) JJ Yeley, Ford, 138, 0. 29. (37) Timothy Viens, Chevrolet, 59, track, with three NASCAR races 29. (35) Timmy Hill, Toyota, 137, 0. 8. trical, 69, 10. Jones took home a trophy and sent 30. (34) James Davison, Chevrolet, 136, 30. (39) Norm Benning, Chevrolet, 59, 28. (8) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, acci- and nightfall in the finale. Pocono dent, 52, 17. a car to the scrap heap in about an 7. 7. doesn’t have lights — but the pit 31. (40) Quin Houff, Chevrolet, 136, 6. 29. (9) Austin Cindric, Ford, accident, 31. (35) Clay Greenfield, Toyota, 58, 6. 52, 27. hour at Pocono. 32. (33) Garrett Smithley, Chevrolet, 32. (34) Jennifer Jo Cobb, Chevrolet, road numbers were lit up and 136, 0. 30. (31) Tommy Joe Martins, Chevro- Jones won a two-lap sprint to 54, 5. let, oilleak, 44, 7. glowed as Hamlin won for the 33. (37) Joey Gase, Chevrolet, 136, 0. 33. (4) Christian Eckes, Toyota, acci- the finish to win the wreck-filled 34. (32) Josh Bilicki, Chevrolet, 136, 0. 31. (30) Jeff Green, Chevrolet, garage, second straight year at Pocono. dent, 48, 13. 17, 6. Truck Series race, the first of 35. (30) Tyler Reddick, Chevrolet, 135, 34. (22) Tate Fogleman, Chevrolet, ac- Hamlin had a late vibration 2. 32. (10) Harrison Burton, Toyota, ac- three NASCAR races Sunday at 36. (11) Chris Buescher, Ford, 135, 5. cident, 34, 3. cident, 14, 5. in his No. 11 Toyota on Saturday 37. (39) BJ McLeod, Ford, 133, 0. 35. (29) Brennan Poole, Toyota, ga- 33. (22) Brandon Brown, Chevrolet, ga- Pocono Raceway. rage, 23, 0. rage, 7, 4. that hindered his attempt to catch 38. (16) Kyle Busch, Toyota, accident, The Truck race never got any 74, 3. 36. (19) Ty Majeski, Chevrolet, acci- 34. (13) Josh Williams, Chevrolet, ac- Harvick down the stretch. About 39. (17) Christopher Bell, Toyota, ac- dent, 11, 1. cident, 4, 3. momentum and dragged from cident, 39, 9. 37. (14) Raphael Lessard, Toyota, ac- 35. (25) Joe Graf Jr, Chevrolet, acci- 25 hours later, Hamlin surged 40. (13) Michael McDowell, Ford, ac- cident, 5, 1. dent, 4, 2. past Harvick and built a nearly 3- start to finish because of nine cident, 15, 1. 38. (23) Austin Wayne Self, Chevrolet, 36. (7) Brandon Jones, Toyota, acci- caution flags and two red flags on Race statistics accident, 5, 1. dent, 0, 1. second lead once the SHR driver Race winner’s average speed: 122.882 39. (17) Codie Rohrbaugh, Chevrolet, Race statistics got caught up in lapped traffic. a sloppy day of racing at Pocono. mph. accident, 0, 1. Race winner’s average speed: 108.555 mph. Christian Eckes blew a right Race time: 2 hours, 50 minutes, 54 sec- 40. (18) Matt Crafton, Ford, accident, “Our car was actually bet- Race time: 2 hours, 5 minutes, 44 sec- onds. 0, 1. ter today than it was yesterday,” rear tire that spun him out of the Margin of victory: 3.068 seconds. onds. Race statistics Margin of victory: 1.015 seconds. Harvick said. “We had to run in a lead with 12 laps left, ending his Caution flags: 8 for 32 laps. Race winner’s average speed: 94.075 Lead changes: 12 among 9 drivers. Caution flags: 9 for 31 laps. lot of traffic there and Denny kept race. The green flag came out Lap leaders: R.Preece 0; Ku.Busch 1-35; mph. Lead changes: 12 among 6 drivers. R.Blaney 36-56; Ky.Busch 57-58; D.Hamlin Race time: 1 hour, 35 minutes, 40 sec- Lap leaders: N.Gragson 0-8; A.Cindric ticking off laps.” with eight laps remaining, only 59-76; K.Harvick 77; B.Keselowski 78- onds. 9-16; R.Chastain 17; A.Cindric 18-20; for the race to slow again three 79; A.Almirola 80-83; B.Keselowski 84- Margin of victory: 0.864 seconds. R.Chastain 21-35; J.Allgaier 36-42; The Daytona 500 champion’s 94; K.Harvick 95-104; D.Hamlin 105-120; Caution flags: 9 for 29 laps. R.Chastain 43-47; J.Allgaier 48-49; victory capped the first NASCAR laps later when the whopping M.Truex 121-125; D.Hamlin 126-140 Lead changes: 8 among 5 drivers. R.Chastain 50-53; C.Briscoe 54-68; ninth caution of the 60-lap race Leaders summary (driver, times led, Lap leaders: J.Sauter 0; S.Creed 1-30; M.Snider 69-76; R.Chastain 77-82; tripleheader at one track. The laps led): D.Hamlin, 3 times for 49 laps; Z.Smith 31-32; R.Chastain 33; Z.Smith 34- C.Briscoe 83-91 race was delayed by lightning bunched the field. Ku.Busch, 1 time for 35 laps; R.Blaney, 1 38; C.Eckes 39-48; B.Jones 49-58; S.Creed Leaders summary (driver, times led, That left two laps for the tra- time for 21 laps; B.Keselowski, 2 times 59; B.Jones 60 laps led): R.Chastain, 5 times for 31 laps; and rain, as much a part of Po- for 13 laps; K.Harvick, 2 times for 11 laps; Leaders summary (driver, times led, C.Briscoe, 2 times for 24 laps; A.Cindric, cono as a JGR driver taking the ditional green-white-checkered 2 times for 11 laps; J.Allgaier, 2 times M.Truex, 1 time for 5 laps; A.Almirola, laps led): S.Creed, 2 times for 31 laps; checkered flag. Gibbs’ roster has finish and Jones made it a doozy 1 time for 4 laps; Ky.Busch, 1 time for 2 B.Jones, 2 times for 11 laps; C.Eckes, 1 for 9 laps; M.Snider, 1 time for 8 laps; laps; R.Preece, 1 time for 0 laps. time for 10 laps; Z.Smith, 2 times for 7 N.Gragson, 1 time for 8 laps. six of the last seven winners at when he sped away from Sheldon C.Briscoe, 4; N.Gragson, 2; Wins: D.Hamlin, 4; K.Harvick, 3; laps; R.Chastain, 1 time for 1 lap. Wins: B.Keselowski, 2; J.Logano, 2; R.Blaney, 1; H.Burton, 2; J.Haley, 1; B.Jones, 1; Pocono. Creed to win his first Truck race Wins: G.Enfinger, 2. C.Elliott, 1; M.Truex, 1; A.Bowman, 1. A.Allmendinger, 1. “I hate to feel disappointed in in 46 career starts and in his first Top 16 in points: 1. K.Harvick, 581; Top 16 in points: 1. A.Hill, 253; 2. Top 16 in points: 1. C.Briscoe, 499; 2. R.Blaney, 529; 3. B.Keselowski, 514; 4. B.Rhodes, 202; 3. G.Enfinger, 192; 4. 2. N.Gragson, 496; 3. R.Chastain, 466; a second and a first, but man, I start since last season. He had 13 C.Elliott, 510; 5. D.Hamlin, 506; 6. J.Logano, S.Creed, 189; 5. T.Gilliland, 187; 6. C.Eckes, 4. A.Cindric, 453; 5. H.Burton, 404; 6. top-five finishes in the Truck Se- 500; 7. M.Truex, 500; 8. A.Bowman, 464; 178; 7. Z.Smith, 177; 8. T.Ankrum, 174; J.Haley, 401; 7. J.Allgaier, 386; 8. B.Jones, felt like I should have won both 9. A.Almirola, 431; 10. Ku.Busch, 430; 9. B.Moffitt, 170; 10. J.Sauter, 168; 11. 376; 9. M.Annett, 339; 10. R.Sieg, 301; races,” Hamlin said. ries — just never the checkered. 11. Ky.Busch, 423; 12. J.Johnson, 390; 13. D.Kraus, 159; 12. S.Friesen, 148; 13. T.Gray, 11. R.Herbst, 294; 12. M.Snider, 258; 13. C.Bowyer, 387; 14. M.DiBenedetto, 384; 142; 14. M.Crafton, 133; 15. R.Lessard, D.Hemric, 254; 14. B.Brown, 254; 15. They ran six laps before the “We finally did it,” Jones said. 15. W.Byron, 372; 16. E.Jones, 341. 115; 16. T.Majeski, 110. A.Labbe, 222; 16. J.Williams, 213. race was red-flagged nearly 51 “We’ve been close in the past.” PAGE 22 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Tuesday, June 30, 2020 MLB For fans in the know, good views still possible Those hoping to see games in person this season might have to crowd around windows, fences

BY JIMMY GOLEN said it has not been decided if Associated Press the rooftops along Waveland and Sheffield Avenues will be open. BOSTON — Tucked under the San Francisco’s Portwalk, a center field seats at Fenway Park, promenade next to McCovey down some stairs from Lansd- Cove that has views into Oracle owne Street in an area previously Park, will remain closed, a Giants used as the visiting team’s batting spokeswoman said. Kayakers are cage, is a sports bar that is pre- still hoping to paddle around, paring to reopen from the coro- scrambling for splash shots. navirus shutdown. The Clevelander Marlins Park, Largely windowless and deco- a nightclub with a swimming rated with sepia photographs pool beyond the left field fence hung on dark wooden walls, the in Miami, also will not open, the main source of light is the sun- team said. The San Diego Padres shine streaming in through a said the Park at the Park, a tick- thick metal screen that reveals eted grassy area beyond the cen- the true treasure of the loca- ter field fence, will be closed for tion: a view of the Boston Red the regular season; it will be open Sox field, from Green Monster to for the spring training reboot, Pesky Pole, that could make the though, with fans required to so- Bleacher Bar one of the few spots cial distance. to watch a major league game in In Massachusetts, restaurants person this season. like the Bleacher Bar can open “It’s one of a kind. It really is,” with limited capacity starting said Joe Hicks, who runs the res- June 30. Last week, the tables taurant and three others in the had already been rearranged to area. “Kids and families, they get accommodate the social distanc- /AP excited when they walk in here CARLOS OSORIO ing requirements; the three ta- and they see how cool this is. Peo- Fans watch from the roof of the Detroit Opera House before a game between the Tigers and the Texas bles with the best view of the field ple, they walk in and they’re just Rangers in Detroit in 2013. Seats like these might be the best fans can hope for after players and were now two. naturally happy. owners reached an agreement to play an abbreviated, 60-game season in empty ballparks. Hicks, the Bleacher Bar direc- “Being able to see inside the tor of operations, was talking to a park, it doesn’t get much better The Roberto Clemente Bridge moving back from the suburbs in they were following guidance reporter when a mother and her than that.” provides a look into PNC Park the 1990s. from local officials on whether two sons popped their heads in to Major League Baseball sus- and a hotel in Baltimore might The result: a picnic area in San fans would be allowed to watch check the place out. Their brief pended spring training on March offer rooms with a view of the Diego, a waterfront promenade in games from these areas. In many glimpse through the screen will 12, and the season that was sched- field at Camden Yards. San Francisco, a street plaza in states, a key distinction is wheth- be their only chance to see the uled to open on March 26 never “There is some irony in the fact Baltimore, a nightclub in Miami. er they are designed for ticketed field before returning home to did. Last week, players and own- that the kind of social areas that And now those new knotholes fans or outside the turnstiles; Naples, Fla. ers reached an agreement to play we’ve created in baseball parks could be a foot in the door for fans in Massachusetts, for example, “We’re actually big Yankees an abbreviated, 60-game season may end up being the key to the if teams and government officials the Bleacher Bar can reopen as fans but we always wanted to see that would start July 23 or 24 in social distancing that may be re- deem them safe to open before a restaurant even while Fenway Fenway Park because it’s the old- teams’ home ballparks. quired when we do see the sport the actual seating bowls. and other large arenas remain est park, it’s like the most legend- But they’re not yet ready to again,” baseball architect Janet “We’re seeing that the mixture closed. ary park in the world,” 17-year-old crowd the seats with tens of thou- Marie Smith said. “I think there’s of uses bode well for a lot of situ- The Toronto Marriott City Cen- Sebastian Bustamante said. sands of fans. some, yeah, some sort of cruel ations,” Smith said. “We weren’t tre is awaiting word from the Blue “The Yankees were supposed Instead, those hoping to see a irony in that.” looking for this one, for sure. But Jays on whether it can rent out to do good things this year, so I game in person may have to settle Smith, who helped build the it does allow one to tiptoe back in the 70 rooms with perfect views was really looking forward to for places like the Bleacher Bar, paradigm-shifting Camden and have a lighter touch than the of the field, general manager that,” he said. “Aside from that, the Rogers Centre hotel or the Yards and worked on renovations traditional way of thinking of a Anup Israni said. (As of Friday, I just love watching baseball. Wrigley rooftops, pressing their for Dodger Stadium and Fenway, stadium or ballpark with all fixed the hotel had “Baseball Stadium It’s going to not be the same not face up to the windows or squint- said ballpark designers have tried seating.” view” rooms available for book- watching it in person, but hope- ing through fences like the Knot- to find new ways to connect with Most teams contacted by The ing for late July and into August.) fully we’ll be able to catch some hole Gangs of yore. their urban surroundings after Associated Press last week said A Chicago Cubs spokesman games on TV.” Majors confronting short time period before opening day

BY JAY COHEN All across the majors, the race is from pitchers throwing and hit- would have originally thought right now at like a up-and-down Associated Press on to set up travel plans and work ters hitting. But there’s only so when we departed in mid-March. three times kind of shape I guess out the final details for training many swings in a cage and so They’ve all been throwing on you could say, where I’m simulat- CHICAGO — Forget about ahead of an unforgiving season of many, you know, non-adrenaline a regular schedule. They’ve all ing three innings, even extending those halcyon first few days of just 60 games. After intake coro- bullpens you can throw. been throwing to hitters. Now, the innings out sometimes just to spring training, when arrang- navirus tests and a mandatory “There’s a reason why we have the challenge when we ramp up get the pitch count up.” ing for tee time on the right golf quarantine period while awaiting six weeks of spring training, in a intensity, what does recovery look Beyond injury and coronavirus course is often more challenging results, full-squad workouts likely typical spring training.” like? That’s probably the thing I’ll concerns, space is also an issue than the work on the field. will begin this weekend. There is particular concern for think about the most.” for baseball’s summer camp. When major leaguers report The regular season starts July starting pitchers, who take great While spring training was sus- While spring training facilities in this week for spring training 2.0 — or perhaps more accurately, 23 and 24, leaving a short period care in building up their arms pended March 12, players haven’t Florida and Arizona have several baseball’s first summer camp for players to prepare and a tricky over an extended period. That’s exactly been sitting around this backfields that players can use, — time will be one precious com- balance for managers trying to one reason why active rosters whole time. McCann worked teams are going to have to make modity with about three weeks to get their teams ready while also will be 30 players during the first out in former Cubs utilityman the most of their home ballparks go before opening day. worrying about potential health two weeks of the season, 28 dur- Ben Zobrist’s barn in Tennes- and a handful of area facilities. “We’re going to have some live issues that could pop up with ing the second two weeks and 26 see. White Sox ace Lucas Giolito That means staggered start batting practices the first day more frequency during a trun- after that. said he has been facing hitters in times for player workouts and ex- they show up. Day 1 and Day cated training period. Brewers manager Craig Coun- Northern California, everyone tended days for coaching staffs. 2. ... Multiple ups for the start- “I think that the biggest issue sell said they could begin the year from high school prospects to It also means meetings in airy ers,” Kansas City manager Mike is going to be just the buildup,” with as many as 17 pitchers. minor leaguers. stadium concourses instead of Matheny said Friday on a video White Sox catcher James Mc- “We have a bunch of guys that “On a pretty much weekly basis, cramped clubhouses so players conference call. “These guys are Cann said. “I honestly think that are much further along than I an- I’m getting a couple bullpens in, a can observe social distancing prepared for that. They’ve been everyone’s done everything they ticipated,” Counsell said. “So, I’m live bullpen facing hitters out here guidelines designed to help pre- hungry for it.” possibly can to stay in shape, not as concerned about that as I in Sacramento,” he said. “And I’m vent the spread of COVID-19. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 23 NFL Court will hear video appeal in Kraft case

BY TERRY SPENCER felony cases could proceed, as Associated Press those have other evidence besides the videos. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Kraft, a 79-year-old widower — Prosecutors charging New and part-time Palm Beach resi- England Patriots owner Robert dent, has pleaded not guilty but Kraft with twice buying sex from issued a public apology. He faces massage parlor prostitutes will a possible attempt to save their case this one-year jail week by arguing to an appeals sentence if court that his rights weren’t vio- convicted, lated when police secretly video- but would recorded him in the act. likely re- Prosecutors will tell the Florida ceive a fine, Fourth District Court of Appeal commu- during an online hearing Tuesday nity service that a county judge erred when and other he invalidated the January 2019 sanctions. search warrant allowing police to Kraft, whom install secret cameras at Orchids Kraft Forbes Mag- of Asia spa as part of an alleged azine ranks sex trafficking investigation. as the 82nd MIKE MCCARN/AP The judge said the warrant richest American with a worth didn’t protect the privacy of cus- The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, of almost $7 billion, is employing tomers who received legal mas- bringing in the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player to help the team move on from three-time MVP Tom several high-priced attorneys to sages, and he barred the videos’ Brady, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. fight the charges. use at trial as well as testimony DeSousa submitted several about what they showed. If the arguments against Palm Beach ruling stands, it will deal a fatal County Judge Leonard Hanser’s blow to the prosecution’s case. ruling. Among them: “Mr. Kraft’s guilt is a virtual  The warrant is valid because certainty” and he has no right police minimized any privacy in- AP source: Patriots sign to benefit from any possible mis- vasion by having only three detec- takes police made involving inno- tives monitor video. Any further cent customers, Deputy Solicitor minimization, such as recording General Jeffrey DeSousa wrote only snippets , would have made in court documents. the investigation impossible. Kraft’s attorneys vehemently  Kraft illegally paid for sex Newton to replace Brady disagreed, arguing that if the and is lawfully covered by the three-justice panel allows the warrant, even if the justices de- videos’ use, “civil liberties cher- BY JIMMY GOLEN on Instagram. “All praise to God!! year, $103.8 million contract, but termine police violated innocent ished in Florida and beyond” will customers’ privacy rights. Associated Press Dropping content tomorrow!! I the Panthers saved $19.1 million be endangered.  If the warrant is invalid, the hope you’re ready!! Let’sgoPats.” under the salary cap by releasing “If the state wins this appeal, detectives relied on it “in good BOSTON — The New England The Patriots had been head- him on March 24. then everyone loses, not just the faith” and a sanction banning the Patriots have reached an agree- ing to training camp with 2019 The 31-year-old Newton was accused,” attorney Frank Shep- video is too extreme. ment with free-agent quarterback fourth-round draft choice Jar- the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 herd wrote. “Government could Shepherd submitted several Cam Newton, bringing in the 2015 rett Stidham as the heir apparent draft after leading Auburn to a NFL Most Valuable Player to help run roughshod over privacy and counterarguments for Kraft : to Brady, who led the team to six national championship and win- constitutional rights while evad-  Detectives’ privacy protec- the team move on from three- Super Bowl championships since ning the Heisman Trophy. He ing scrutiny.” tion efforts were insufficient be- time MVP Tom Brady, a person 2001 . Stidham appeared in three helped the Panthers reach the The Jupiter police recordings cause they recorded seminude with knowledge of the deal told games last season . playoffs four times, including the led to misdemeanor charges men and women receiving legal The Associated Press. The only other experienced Super Bowl in 2015. against Kraft and two dozen massages, making the Kraft re- The one-year deal is worth up quarterback on the defending The Panthers finished 15-1 other alleged Orchids of Asia cus- cordings also illegal. to $7.5 million with incentives, AFC East champions’ roster was that season and Newton won tomers. The spa owners and some  Police had enough evidence the person said, speaking on the 34-year-old Brian Hoyer, who has league MVP honors after throw- employees are charged with pros- to charge the spa owners with fel- condition of anonymity because started 38 games in an 11-year ing for 3,837 and 35 touchdowns titution-related felonies. onies without recording, making he was not authorized to discuss career with seven NFL teams. and rushing for 636 yards and 10 Most cases are in limbo while the cameras “wholly gratuitous.” it publicly. A Patriots spokesman A three-time Pro Bowl selection TDs. But he was criticized after the appeals are heard. If pros-  The evidence detectives pre- said the team had nothing to an- who was the league’s top player in Carolina’s 24-10 loss to Denver in ecutors can’t use the videos, they sented to obtain the magistrate’s nounce Sunday night. The sign- 2015, Newton remains the NFL’s the Super Bowl for not jumping would almost certainly dismiss warrant approval was “deliber- ing was first reported by ESPN. all-time leader in touchdowns on a loose ball late in the game any misdemeanor charges await- ately misleading,” negating any “I’m as excited as I don’t know rushing by a quarterback. He and cutting his postgame news ing trial. Some defendants took argument they acted in good what right now!!” Newton posted had one year remaining on a five- conference short. plea deals but Kraft refused. The faith. Pats fined $1.1M, lose pick for filming sideline

BY SIMMI BUTTAR The Bengals hosted the Patriots the follow- league and cooperated fully.” Associated Press ing week and lost 34-13. At the time, Patriots coach Bill Belichick When the taping became known last sea- says neither he nor his coaching staff had NEW YORK — The New England Pa- son, the team said at the time a three-per- watched any of the video footage. triots have been fined $1.1 million by the son crew producing a web series titled “Do Previously, New England was fined NFL for inappropriately filming the Cin- Your Job” “inappropriately filmed the field $250,000 and lost a first-round draft pick cinnati Bengals’ sideline during a game from the press box” as part of a feature on in 2007 for violating NFL rules against last season. the scouting department. using video to steal signals in a scandal On Sunday, the league also took away a The filming took place “without specific dubbed “Spygate.” Belichick was also fined third-round pick in the 2021 draft. knowledge of league rules,” the statement $500,000. Spygate fueled a distrust of the Also, the team’s production crew will not said. Patriots that persisted when the team was /AP GARY LANDERS be allowed to shoot any games in the 2020 Also, the team’s statement last season accused of illegally deflating the footballs Coach Bill Belichick’s New England season. said that while they were granted cre- used in the 2015 AFC championship. Patriots have been fined $1.1 million and ESPN first reported the penalties. NFL dentials for the crew from the Browns, The punishment by the NFL in that case docked a third-round pick in the 2021 spokesman Michael Signora confirmed the “our failure to inform the Bengals and the was also severe. Quarterback Tom Brady draft by the NFL for inappropriately discipline to The Associated Press. league was an unintended oversight.” was suspended four games, and the team filming the Cincinnati Bengals’ sideline The filming occurred at the Bengals When confronted, the team said the crew was fined $1 million and docked another during a game last season. game at Cleveland on Dec. 8 of last season. “immediately turned over all footage to the first-round draft pick. S TARS AND STRIPES Tuesday, June 30, 2020 F3HIJKLM Pats get their Cam Former MVP Newton signs SPORTS on to replace Brady » Page 23

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