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Alex Baudin returns to AG2R Citroen after being accused of using doping-related substances

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Last Friday (29), through social networks and official websites, in a statement, AG2R Citroen announced that Alex Baudin returned to the team after being accused of using substances compatible with doping. However, due to internal investigations carried out by the team’s ethics committee, the accusation was denied.

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“The AG2R Citroen team announces the reinstatement of Alex Baudin following an in-depth examination by the team’s ethics committee. Alex Baudin has not participated in any competition since August 1, 2023, following his disqualification from the Giro d’Italia,” the statement said.

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Shortly after the news was released, the cyclist celebrated his return to the sport: “After a complicated period away from the peloton and my passion, I am looking forward to reuniting with my teammates for the new year, which will be full of emotions and sporting challenges. I will put all my energy and determination into achieving great results with the team.”

Last year, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) reported that AG2R Citroen’s Alex Baudin was disqualified from the Giro d’Italia for using the painkiller tramadol in his latest blood samples. Despite not being found to be a form of doping, the use of the drug was banned by the UCI in March 2019 due to the side effects of its intake, which could affect athletes’ performance such as increased drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, indigestion, among others. others.

As it was the athlete’s first punishment, Alex Baudin only suffered disqualification from the competition and will soon be able to race in other matches scheduled on the UCI calendar. In total, the Institution stated that when reviewing all the blood samples that were collected, 64 demonstrated the presence of tramadol.

Michael Jackson and Famous Magician Named in Newly Revealed Jeffrey Epstein Court Documents

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Recently released court records mention the names of late pop icon Michael Jackson and illusionist David Copperfield in connection with investigations into the sex trafficking ring led by businessman Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, arrested in July 2019 on charges of sex trafficking of minors, committed suicide in August of the same year. His ex-wife and business partner, Ghislaine Maxwell, was sentenced to 20 years in prison at the end of 2022 for her participation in the same criminal network.

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Despite being mentioned in investigations, both Jackson and Copperfield were not identified as clients of Epstein’s sex trafficking network. Their names were mentioned in the testimony of Johanna Sjoberg, one of the victims of the businessman’s network. Sjoberg reported seeing Copperfield at a dinner party at Epstein’s home, where the illusionist performed some magic tricks.

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She noted a friendly relationship between Copperfield and Epstein, but nothing more. Michael Jackson was also mentioned in Sjoberg’s testimony, who claimed to have met him at Epstein’s Palm Beach home, but denied having been forced to massage the musician.

The newly revealed documents contain more than 150 names related to the investigation into Epstein and Maxwell’s crimes. One of the most controversial mentions is that of former US president Bill Clinton, with a victim of the businessman claiming that Epstein once said that Clinton had a preference for younger people.

Red Bull expands cycling business with new partnership

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Last Wednesday (03), through social networks and official websites, according to information published on the internet, Red Bull announced its business expansion and signed a new partnership with the Bora-Hansgrohe team. The agreement will be a new possibility for the company to be more involved with the category.

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According to the statement published by the company, the project will be a joint venture, indirectly and over the long term, with 51% controlling interest in the German team. The agreement was approved by the Austrian Federal Competition Authority, which is responsible for evaluating proposals and planning for sponsorships, mergers and acquisitions.

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“Red Bull is planning to expand its involvement in road cycling and is seeking a partnership with Bora-Hansgrohe. By partnering with manager Ralph Denk’s operating company, Red Bull strives to complement the team’s portfolio of existing long-term major sponsors, who will remain for the long term. The planned joint venture has been notified to the competent antitrust authority,” said the company’s statement.

If the agreement continues, the people who manage Bora-Hansgrohe, following the orders of Austrian law, must make a written statement within 14 days claiming permission for the project to go ahead. The measure will have a deadline in accordance with the rules of the Austrian Cartel Law.

However, when questioned about the possibility of a union and acquisition, the team manager, Ralph Denk, did not take a position on the information, claiming that he has no interest in anticipating the review processes that are being carried out by the country’s authorities regarding the rules. But, from the looks of it, the news is about to be released as next week, in Mallorca, there will be a press conference with members of the team.

Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Six shocking acts uncovered in the Epstein case

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So shocking, the grooming, trafficking and sexual exploitation scheme led by Jeffrey Epstein became a documentary launched in 2020 on Netflix, titled Power and Perversion. Jeffrey died in prison in 2019, however, his girlfriend and main accomplice was on the run for months, until she was arrested in September 2020.

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During the trial of socialite Ghislaine Maxwell in December 2021, several scandals came to light, even involving Queen Elizabeth’s son, Prince Andrew. Despite the Duke of York’s denials regarding allegations of sexual abuse made by Virginia Giuffre when she was 17 years old, the victim has a photograph next to the member of the Windsor dynasty. Witnesses corroborated the royal member’s participation in Epstein’s sexual exploitation plot, revealing to judge Alison Nathan some of the atrocities that make up the case that caused great global commotion.

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With Ghislaine’s help, the pedophile became a big financier. See some manifestations of the women trafficking scheme revealed during the trial.

– Former private pilot of the tycoon and pedophile, Larry Visoski also collaborated with the process. According to the official, Jeffrey Epstein had a strong bond with Bill Clinton, Donald Trump and Prince Andrew. He recalled a trip by Queen Elizabeth’s son, actor Kevin Spacey and Senator George Mitchell to a summer camp in the US state of Michigan.

– While testifying in court, Ghislaine Maxwell’s former butler, Juan Alessi, said he was forced to clean his mistress’s sex toys. He described the role as “degrading”. “I wasn’t hired to do this kind of work,” he added. He worked at Epstein’s Florida mansion from 1990 to 2002.

 – As Alessi stated, Epstein and Ghislaine’s favorite targets were “young women with serious family problems, poor and unprotected”. In the witness’s assessment, victims could easily fall into the trap of the US$200 to US$300 proposal.

“The victims accepted and ended up being taken to a room where Epstein waited for them, dressed only in a towel”, highlighted the former butler. The witness recalled that the pedophile “pressured teenagers to have sex in exchange for more money or promises of a career in cinema and enrollment in universities”.

–Having used an alias in court, Jane Doe was one of the victims of the sexual exploitation pyramid. Before judge Alison Nathan, she reinforced the thesis of former pilot Larry Visoski. The teenager met the pedophile when she was 14 years old and at the time her father, a musical director, had died nine months ago. He left his family broke and without a home to live in. According to the woman whose identity has not been revealed, the socialite participated in the pedophile’s series of abuses: “She was in the room while Epstein raped me.”

– Epstein’s victims were “75% of the time” topless, as Maxwell’s former butler revealed. Juan Alessi called his ex-boss “lady of the house” and recalled one request: “Not to look Epstein in the eyes.”

– Epstein’s mansion in Palm Beach featured sexualized photographs of “very young girls” as decorative items. The image of a girl pulling her panties down to expose her butt caught the prosecutor’s attention, according to a publication in The Guardian newspaper.

Former President Bill Clinton is named on a list linked to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein

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Hundreds of pages of documents related to the case linked to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein were made public this Wednesday,(3). These documents are anticipated to include approximately 200 names, encompassing Epstein accusers, prominent businesspeople, politicians and possibly other individuals. Although much information has already been released through other sources, such as press interviews, this is the first time that these documents, presented in court, have been released through the legal system.

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They contain excerpts from testimony from Ghislaine Maxwell and Virginia Giuffre, as well as testimony from Johanna Sjoberg, who described an incident in which Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III, touched her breast while taking photos. Although Sjoberg’s story is publicly known, this is the first leak of her testimony. She reported that she worked for Epstein and was pressured by him to perform sexualized massages that exceeded her comfort level.

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Transcripts of the depositions mention several prominent names, including Prince Andrew and former President Bill Clinton, as previously reported. Sjoberg recalled in her 2016 deposition that Epstein mentioned to her about Clinton’s interest in young women. When asked about the relationship between Clinton and Epstein, Sjoberg stated that she understood that Epstein had “business” with the former president. In 2019, a spokesperson for Clinton confirmed that he had flown on Epstein’s plane but emphasized that he had no knowledge of the billionaire’s “terrible crimes.”

This Wednesday, a Clinton representative reiterated the denial and informed CNN that “nearly 20 years have passed since President Clinton last had contact with Epstein.” It is important to highlight that the former president was not accused of crimes or irregularities related to Epstein. Furthermore, it was revealed that Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre reached an out-of-court settlement in the sexual abuse case filed by her against him, according to a court document presented by their lawyers on Tuesday (2). Prince Andrew has denied the allegations against him. This release marks the first set of documents released as part of a court order dated December 18, with more documents expected to be released in the future.

Sean Strickland opens up about childhood problems

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UFC middleweight belt holder Sean Strickland is known for his controversial statements and rivalries in MMA. However, a specific theme reveals a more sensitive side of the fighter: his traumatic childhood.

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During an interview with the podcast “This Past Weekend”, hosted by comedian Theo Von, Strickland became emotional as he recalled the traumas of the past. He shared that his father constantly threatened his mother, creating a troubled environment that affected his school performance. “I remember when I was in second grade and I kept falling asleep at my (school) desk. My teacher took my desk from me and made me stand up. And I was like: ‘F*** you’. I was a small child, I just wanted to sleep on the floor. And the school thought I was a bad child. They didn’t realize that I stayed up until 3 in the morning. I remember lying in bed. I stopped believing in God. It was crazy, man”, concluded the fighter, visibly moved.

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Strickland detailed painful moments, such as staying up in the early hours of the morning to support his mother and facing violent threats from his father. He highlighted the psychological abuse he suffered as a child, including the loss of faith in God. “I remember how I used to sit there and kind of hug my mom’s leg in the kitchen. You know, we had this little corner and she used to go there, and I would sit there all night, at my mother’s feet. And my dad was like, ‘I’m going to kill you,’ and this and that. I’ll never forget how he talked about burning her face with acid. And remember, I was in elementary school. My dad always told her that, like, if you cheat on me, and she was probably cheating on him… If you cheat on me, I’ll cut you into pieces, put you in a barrel of acid and bury you,” he said.

The traumas experienced by Sean Strickland as a child contributed directly to the middleweight champion “going off track” and attacking Dricus Du Plessis, who will be his opponent on January 20th, at UFC 297. At a recent press conference, Du Plessis brought up the American’s abusive relationship with his father, in an attempt to destabilize him. The next day, in the VIP area of ​​the T-Mobile Arena, where UFC 296 took place in December, Sean headed towards the South African and both had to be separated.

Saquon Barkley says it’s a ‘possibility’ that this season could mark the end of his time with the New York Giants

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The Giants’ 2023 season comes to an end this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, and Saquon Barkley, without a contract at the moment, recognizes that there is a real “possibility” that this match could mark the end of his career with the team.

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Last year, Barkley and the G-Men explored the possibility of a long-term contract, but negotiations did not result in an agreement. As a result, Barkley played under the franchise this season.

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After this season ends, Barkley, a six-year league veteran, will become a free agent. While the option of receiving the franchise tag is a possibility, he has expressed his preference to remain with the Giants. Barkley told the media on Wednesday, according to ESPN: “I’ve mentioned before that I want to be a giant for the rest of my life. That was a goal of mine when I was drafted. I wanted to leave a legacy here, but it’s out of my control.”

If Barkley is unable to meet his expectations contractually with the Giants, he has indicated he will consider exploring the free agent market. He shared his perspective, stating, “I just want something that’s fair. … But like I said, I get it. It’s a business. If it’s not here, I hope it’s somewhere else.” Barkley also highlighted the importance of this phase in his career, noting, “I know if I’m going to go on strike, I have to do it now. This is probably my last opportunity to get a second contract. After this, the way they see it and treatment of running backs isn’t really ideal if you look at it that way. I would definitely love to get a second deal.” The uncertainty surrounding Saquon Barkley’s future adds an intriguing layer to the Giants’ offseason, promising to be a period of great interest for the team’s fans.

Kim Kardashian is criticized for excessive use of Christmas decorations

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Last Tuesday (02), through social media, with the theme of last year’s Christmas party being “winter wonderland”, Kim Kardashian was criticized on the internet due to the excessive use of Christmas decorations that include fake snow that covered the entire backyard of his mansion.

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“Why do you still insist on shoving your obnoxious lack of self-awareness down people’s throats? Wake up”, said one of the internet users in one of the posts made on her social networks. The comments stated that the businesswoman could have used the amount spent to help people who have no income and who are in unfavorable conditions.

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The Kardashian family’s Christmas parties have always been recognized for hosting several celebrities, for having exuberant themes and decorations that attract the public’s attention. In 2023, Kim Kardashian and North West made a point of showing details of the decorations and organization of the event.

Carrie Bernans has serious injuries after being run over

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One of the actresses who is part of the cast of “Black Panther” and “Avengers: Endgame”, both Marvel films, is hospitalized with serious injuries after being run over in New York. Carrie Bernans, 29, shared photos on her Instagram account showing off the injuries she suffered. According to the actress’s family, the incident occurred during New Year’s festivities, when she was hit by a drunk driver. Relatives started an online campaign to raise funds for medical expenses resulting from the hospitalization, which include surgery already performed and the need for dental reconstruction.

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In addition to her participation in renowned Marvel films, Carrie’s career is marked by contributions to works such as “The Color Purple”, “No! Don’t look!” and the Apple TV streaming series “The Changeling: Shadows of New York,” released last year. As disclosed in a note on Instagram, the incident occurred when Carrie was at a food truck stand, being hit by a man of approximately 40 years old who was fleeing from the police, and was visibly intoxicated. According to reports, a friend of the actress and other people present, along with three agents, were also injured in the episode.

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The family asks for support and solidarity, asking that Carrie be kept in thoughts and prayers. Although she is going through a difficult period, the actress is in the process of recovery. The note shared on Instagram describes the trauma suffered by Carrie, which left her unconscious and trapped under the tent, without fully understanding what was happening.

It is mentioned in the note that Carrie Bernans is the mother of a 7-month-old baby named Jaxon, and the actress’ mother assures that her son was safe in a hotel room with the family during the incident.

ABC legal analyst says Trump has ‘real legal arguments’ to defend himself

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ABC’s chief legal analyst, Dan Abrams, declared during the program “Good Morning America” ​​last Wednesday morning (3), that former president Donald Trump has “solid legal arguments” for his defense.

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He mentioned Trump’s team’s appeal to a court in Maine against Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ ruling that excluded him from the vote based on the 14th Amendment. A similar situation occurred in Colorado, where a group of Republicans challenged a similar decision that prevented Trump from participating in the elections.

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Abrams sparred with Stephanopoulos about the chances of the Supreme Court taking up Trump’s legal challenge to the Maine and Colorado rulings. He expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will take up the case, noting that Trump’s team has several arguments, including issues of due process, definition and the need for congressional action.

Stephanopoulos highlighted the Supreme Court’s reluctance to intervene in elections, suggesting it may be difficult to defend the Maine and Colorado decisions. Abrams agreed, but argued that Trump has valid legal arguments such as lack of due process, emphasizing that if the Supreme Court accepts any of these arguments, Trump will emerge victorious.

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