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4 years ago · by · 0 comments

DC Restaurant Owner’s Plea For Help Heard Worldwide

Kazi Mannan, owner of the Sakina Halal Grill in Washington, D.C., has been serving meals to the homeless free of charge since he opened in 2013. In the midst of the pandemic, his restaurant suffered a huge loss in revenue and he reached out with a plea for help by setting up a GoFundMe, thankfully-the world listened. People from all over the world including Bangladesh, London, Haiti and elsewhere made donations. So far $328, 441 has been raised, surpassing his $250,000 goal.

Mannan learned to cook from his mother growing up in Pakistan. She also taught him the importance of helping others. “She would always have an extra plate to give to the neighbor. I prayed to God that if I ever have a restaurant, I will announce on the first day that I will bring in the homeless people”, said Kazi. “You can come in hundreds; I will never say no… you’re welcome to eat free with respect and dignity. We will treat you the same.”

Mannan kept that promise but was heartbroken in July when he could no longer afford to serve free meals. “It just hurts,” Mannan said. “Like, you know, it’s in you that you wanted to give, but your pockets are empty.” He never asks for help but when he realized the uncertainty of the pandemic meant he would have to consider closing his restaurant for good, he took a leap of faith.

Mannan’s kindness for feeding thousands of homeless at his restaurant was recognized by a local news outlet in 2018. Sakina Halal Grill looks like your typical high-end restaurant located just blocks from the White House. During the lunchtime rush hour, many customers flock to the grill for the all you can eat buffet of authentic Pakistani-Indian food. From the day he opened the doors, he welcomes all people, whether they can pay for the meal or not and he hopes to continue to be able to do that.

His latest update on his GoFundMe reflects the type of person he is. “ I am speechless and overwhelmed by your support that my human family saw someone falling and they all came together to help me. This is the type of the world I have been preaching for the last 6 years. Where someone falls and without judgment we help them. You are all God angels on this earth. I pray that God sends countless blessings your way. You made dreams alive again. I will make sure we use your donation to make a difference in other people lives. You all stay blessed. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Stay tuned for the next update!”

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Independent Autopsy Rules Epstein Death a Homicide

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A forensic pathologist hired by the brother of Jeffrey Epstein says the injuries that killed the multimillionaire sex abuser were consistent with strangulation — not a death by suicide, as a New York medical examiner reported. Dr. Michael Baden says a broken bone in Epstein’s neck is “extremely unusual in suicidal hangings and could occur much more commonly in homicidal strangulation.” The claim by Dr. Michael Baden, a former New York City medical examiner who has worked on high-profile cases during a five-decade medical career, is certain to reignite suspicions that surfaced immediately after Epstein.

Epstein was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell on August 10th as he awaited trial on federal sex trafficking charges. Epstein once counted President Trump and former President Bill Clinton among his high-profile friends.  Prosecutors alleged that the previously convicted sex offender paid girls as young as 14 hundreds of dollars for massages before he molested them in his homes in New York and Palm Beach, Fla., between 2002 and 2005.  Since he was awaiting trial in federal prison, federal agencies had jurisdiction over the investigation into his death.

Baden noted that the 66-year-old Epstein had two fractures on the left and right sides of his larynx, specifically the thyroid cartilage or Adam’s apple, as well as one fracture on the left hyoid bone above the Adam’s apple.  “Those three fractures are extremely unusual in suicidal hangings and could occur much more commonly in homicidal strangulation.”  There were also hemorrhages in Epstein’s eyes that were common in homicidal strangulation and uncommon, though not unheard of, in suicidal hangings, the forensic pathologist said.

While there’s not enough information to be conclusive yet, the three fractures were “rare,” said Baden, who’s probed cases involving O.J. Simpson, President John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, record producer Phil Spector, New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez and many others.  “I’ve not seen in 50 years where that occurred in a suicidal hanging case,” the 85-year-old said.

The ligature, or item used to tie something tightly, allegedly was made from a sheet that had been twisted and put around Epstein’s neck, Baden said. Evidence on the cloth material could help prove whether or not someone else was involved in Epstein’s death.  “Whoever it is would have their DNA all over the ligature,” he said. “We don’t have those results yet,” he added, saying those results “should be reported quickly to give an idea and lessen the speculation.”

Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Barbara Sampson said in a statement that she is standing by her findings.  “Our investigation concluded that the cause of Mr. Epstein’s death was hanging and the manner of death was suicide. We stand by that determination,” she told Fox News in a statement. “We continue to share information around the medical investigation with Mr. Epstein’s family, their representatives, and their pathology consultant.  “The original medical investigation was thorough and complete,” she continued, adding that “there is no reason for a second medical investigation by our office.”

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Daily HI4E.org Trivia Contest Winners For The Week Ending: Sunday, May 26th, 2019.

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CBS Withholding Les Moonves $120 Million Severance

 

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CBS announced it will withhold all of the $120 million severance package contained in the contract for Les Moonves, former chair and CEO of the media giant. Moonves resigned in September after The New Yorker published an article detailing a slew of previously unreported sexual assault and sexual harassment allegations.  The decision follows an investigation by two law firms into the allegations against Moonves which culminated in a graphic report that concluded that the company had ample of reasons to fire the television executive for cause, subsequently paving the way for it to withhold the payout.

The investigation was conducted by law firms Debevoise & Plimpton and Covington & Burling .  It determined that “harassment and retaliation are not pervasive at CBS.” Even so, the board claimed that the investigation uncovered past incidents of misconduct and “concluded that the Company’s historical policies, practices and structures have not reflected a high institutional priority on preventing harassment and retaliation.”

Among the investigations findings was that Moonves “destroyed evidence and misled investigators in an attempt to preserve his reputation and save a lucrative severance deal.” Investigators interviewed 17 women who had reported accusations of misconduct and cited them as credible sources.  The report also included several previously undisclosed allegations of sexual misconduct.  The report states that Mr. Moonves engaged in multiple acts of serious, nonconsensual sexual misconduct in and outside of the workplace both before and after he came to CBS in 1995.”

Investigators say Moonves’ also tried to keep a previously undisclosed claim of sexual assault quiet by an actress named Bobbie Phillips, and subsequently tried to find her employment with CBS projects after her manager approached him about the incident. Investigators say Moonves removed text messages with Dauer from an iPad in an attempt to keep hidden his efforts from the board’s inquiry. The report disclosed that Moonves had provided investigators with his son’s iPad, rather than his own.

Investigators found that Moonves received oral sex from at least four employees “under circumstances that sound transactional and improper to the extent that there was no hint of any relationship, romance, or reciprocity.”  The report also claims that CBS management was aware of allegations against Moonves for years. Former board member Arnold Kopelson, who died in October, was informed as early as 2007 about an attack in which a woman said “Moonves had masturbated in front of her and tried to kiss her during a doctor’s visit in 1999.”   There is no evidence Kopelson took any action to look into the allegations or inform other board members.

Moonves was forced to step down in September, following a New Yorker story in which a dozen women came forward claiming he had sexually harassed or assaulted them.  Multiple women have accused Moonves of sexual misconduct.  The story included allegations of women who accused him of forcing them to perform oral sex, exposing himself to them, and retaliating when they rejected him.  Moonves has denied the accusations.  Approximately $140 million was remaining in Moonves’ employment contract, but $20 million was designated for grants after he departed the television network in September due to sexual misconduct allegations. The $120 million left was then placed in a trust.

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Employee or Independent Contractor? Here is What You Need to Know As A Business Owner.

 

February 14, 2017

 

Lowes recently settled a $2.85 million-dollar worker classification lawsuit. The suit claimed that Lowes misclassified installers as independent contractors depriving them of workers’ compensation, liability insurance and requiring the workers to pay taxes as self-employed. The suit and settlement underscore the importance of properly classifying workers. Making the wrong determination may have serious financial and legal consequences. The following guide will help you understand the primary distinctions between an employee and a contractor. If you are an employer or contractor with a LegalShield membership, and need additional information call your LegalShield provider law firm.    

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  • Worker Classifications – There are four worker classifications made by the IRS.
    1. Independent Contractor – Under common law, an independent contractor controls the kind of work they take on and how they complete the work. In this circumstance the business hiring them to complete the work would only control the result or product. While you may set deadlines for an independent contractor you may not set specific work hours.
    2. Employee – Under common law if you control what, when, where and how work is done, the individual you pay is considered an employee.
    3. Statutory Employee – Some workers who meet the common-law requirements as an independent contractor may still be considered an employee due to specific statutes designating them as such. Statutory employees include:
      • Individuals who work from home under specific instruction with materials you provide, which are returned to you or to someone you name;
      • Food and beverage delivery drivers (milk excluded);
      • Commissioned laundry and dry cleaning drivers;
      • Insurance agents working primarily for one life insurance company selling life insurance or annuity contracts; and
      • Full-time traveling salespersons submitting orders directly to you from businesses or wholesale establishments.
    4. Statutory Nonemployee – Statutes deem some workers, who would otherwise be considered employees, nonemployees. These include:
      • Direct sellers and real estate workers who are not paid on an hourly basis; and
      • Companion sitters (private duty nurses and home health aids) not employed by a placement service.

 

  • Still unsure how to classify a worker? – In some instances it may be difficult to determine the status of a worker. The IRS does have a form, which you can complete and submit, allowing them to determine the worker’s status. Form SS-8 can be downloaded here and includes detailed instructions. Before filing the form consult with your LegalShield provider law firm. It may take the IRS six months or more to respond to your request.
  • State Regulations – Some states may classify workers differently than the IRS. In the Lowes case claims involved both federal rules and the New Jersey Construction Industry Independent Contractor Act. It is vital to understand how state regulations impact classification of employees in your industry.
  • Taxes & Reporting – The main purpose for classifying a worker is to determine the taxes and record keeping for which your business will be responsible.
    • Independent Contractors – The forms and information needed for independent contractors can be found here via the IRS. The IRS does offer electronic filing.
    • Employees – The appropriate forms and tax information for employees can also be located on the IRS website.
  • Penalties –If you fail to accurately report an employee you may be held liable for past due employment taxes. There are relief provisions in some circumstances. If you believe you have misclassified a worker or have any questions, current members can call their LegalShield provider law firm.

If you are not currently a member of our LegalShield benefits plans, you can seek more information on membership and plans offered in your state at:  LegalShield   

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