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Who is Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier? The Cannibal Gang Leader Who Has Brought the Haiti Government To Its Knees

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Who is Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier? The Cannibal Gang Leader Who Has Brought the Haiti Government To Its Knees

Sandwiched between Cuba, Jamaica, and the Bahamas is the small country named Haiti. Measuring just 27,750 square kilometers, this small island nation has a violent history. It is in the news today for the state of anarchy that is prevailing in the nation.

The writ of the state has collapsed, and gangs are now controlling many parts of the nation. Gangs have broken into prisons and freed thousands of convicts, and the 5,000-member strong police force is hard-pressed in fighting the gangs.

Who is Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier?

The most significant and most powerful gang is the one led by Jimmy Chérizier, a.k.a. Barbecue.

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Jimmy Chérizier calls himself the savior of the poor, but experts point to his sordid and violent past. Who is Jimmy Chérizier, and what is his profile? Continue reading this write-up to know more about him.

The recent events in Haiti have brought into the spotlight Jimmy Chérizier, a 46-year-old rifle-toting mobster who is spearheading an insurrection against the Haitian government. In the last five years, he has led an uprising by his gang against the Haitian government led by Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Speaking to foreign reporters, Jimmy Chérizier said that he is not a mobster but a local Robin Hood who is fighting for the urban poor against a corrupt government.

He is media-savvy, as evidenced by the fact that he regularly interacts with the media, especially foreign ones. He once said that he is like Martin Luther King but with a difference: the latter did not like fighting with guns, while Jimmy Chérizier prefers to fight with guns. He is also a great admirer of Fidel Castro, Thomas Sankara, and Malcolm X.

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Jimmy Chérizier was born in the 1970s when Haiti was ruled by the ruthless dictator Baby Doc Duvalier. He was one of five siblings, and his mother made money by selling fried chicken on the streets. It is said that his nickname, Barbecue, could be linked to his mother’s profession. However, there are some who hint at a more sinister reason for this name—his penchant for incinerating his enemies.

Jimmy Chérizier was with the Haitian Police Force and was a member of the riot squad. The squad has been accused of committing excesses, and Jimmy was also involved in these excesses. In 2018, he was expelled from the force after committing a massacre in a slum called La Saline, in which 71 people were killed. Unconfirmed reports also talked about mass rape, looting, and the burning of more than 400 homes.

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Bank of America Associate Dies with Acute Coronary Artery Thrombus

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Bank of America Associate Dies with Acute Coronary Artery Thrombus

Bank of America (BAC. N) announced on Monday that an investment banker at the organization met his/her ultimate demise. 

While the netizens are searching and speculating about the reason behind a Bank of America employee’s death, it is unveiled that the deceased passed away of natural causes, reported Reuters.

The details were confirmed by the Chief Medical Examiner of the New York Office when he was asked about decoding the possible reasons for the employees’ deaths. An email from the New York Office confirmed this. 

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The organization announced that the person “died of acute coronary artery thrombus.” The alleged disease “causes the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel of the heart.”

In the wake of this, the employer organization, Bank of America, announced that it would extend support to the deceased’s family. It further added, “our focus is on doing whatever we can to support the family and our team, who are devastated.”

Identity of the Individual 

Until now, Bank of America hasn’t disclosed the individual’s identity, age or name. 

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Even the deceased’s relatives have not shared the identity of the person, while they continue to grieve about his/her death.

The deceased employee was an important part of the FIG or financial institutions group. The work of FIG is to provide advices to bank clients regarding deals. 

A source familiar with the deceased employee of Bank of America revealed that the employee was to also be “a former member of the U.S. Green Beret special forces.”

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As per another person associated with this matter, the Bank of America employee met his/her ultimate demise on Thursday. 

According to Nairametrics, this tragic death incident follows certain complaints by junior banking colleagues. The complaints comprise working hours of employees being more than 100 hours a week during 2020 and beyond.

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New-Age Cheating Explained as IB Paper Leak Got 45K+ Downloads 

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New-Age Cheating Explained as IB Paper Leak Got 45K+ Downloads 

New-age cheating has currently dominated the of media headlines and social media platforms.

In this, students who sat for Class XII board exams for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) reportedly learned the question in on a Mathematics paper.

Later, they shared the questions online on social media. Moreover, they assisted students in different time zones who were yet to sit for the exam. 

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According to TOI, on May 1 and 2, the Math exam for two hours was conducted. However, reportedly on May 3, paper leaked news was discovered. 

These annual exams are conducted by IB in three time zones. 

IB has acknowledged the question leak situation due to difference in time zones. However, the country of origin of the leak hasn’t been made public yet. 

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Reportedly, principals in Mumbai alleged that the part was leaked from Turkey. 

Due to the time zone difference, the paper leak is more likely to benefit students in the Americas, Europe, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Moreover, it is less likely to benefit Indian students. 

The highlights of the report added that this is probably the first instance of a paper leak. The Switzerland-based board witnessed this scenario for the first time in its 55-year history, adds FirstPost.

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On Sunday, IB stated that there was no concrete evidence of the spread of the “time zone cheating.” However, they did discover a number of students who were involved in the practice. 

SCMP reported that “the materials were downloaded more than 45,000 times.”

What is the International Baccalaureate (IB)?

International Baccalaureate (IB) is a Switzerland-based board for providing education to students. It was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. 

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Its curriculum is divided into 4 programmes for students from 3–19 years. 

1. Primary Years Programme (3-12 years)

2. Middle Years Programme (11-16 years)

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3. Diploma Programme (16-19 years)

4. Career-Related Programme (16-19 years)

India has a total of 210 IB World schools. Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi have the larger concentrations of schools in India.

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North Braddock Church Shooting: Bernard Polite Threatened Pastor, Got Arrested

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North Braddock Church Shooting: Bernard Polite Threatened Pastor, Got Arrested

A church service in North Braddock, Pennsylvania was agitatedly disturbed on Sunday. 

A 26-year-old man, who was identified as Bernard Polite, is said to be behind the shooting that took place at Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church. 

Bernard Polite allegedly brandished a firearm during his sermon targeting Pastor Glenn Germany. 

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The shooting incident at North Braddock Church occurred shortly after 1 p.m.  NBC reported that Pennsylvania State Police charged the 26-year-old. 

Video Footage Obtained 

A video clip was obtained by the church’s deacon. Pastor Glenn Germany shared the footage online. In the clip, an alarming moment can be spotted when “the pastor was confronted by Polite, with the firearm visibly aimed in his direction.”

Pastor Germany said, “I was like, this is not happening” to CBS

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In the video, Deacon Clarence McCallister could also be spotted rushing towards the 26-year-old and throwing him to the ground. Deacon revealed that it was his stimulus that worked, as his mind reacted promptly to the pandemonium. 

Prior to this shooting incident, congregants had accumulated at the Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church to participate in the religious proceedings. Pastor Glenn Germany was guiding everyone. 

However, the peace of the surroundings broke out when police entered the church wielding a firearm with alleged intent.

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The attack on Pastor Glenn Germany is a lesson for the world to understand the importance of having strong security measures at in church. The safety of parishioners and clergy personnel should not be avoided at any cost. 

Many houses of worship are equipped with increased security. However, prompt readiness and alertness needs to be emphasized. 

According to TimesNow, congregations and religious leaders were advised by the authorities to continue being proactive and watchful while resolving any potential threats approaching.

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