A post mortem examination has concluded that the death of the disgraced financier, jeffrey epstein, was suicide. The 66 year old, who was being held in a new york prison, was awaiting trial on child sex trafficking charges. 60 year old. The chief medical Examiners Office said that epstein had hanged himself and that a full report would be issued later. Our north america correspondent, peter bowes has more. This is an official statement that the cause of death was suicide by hanging and of course they had been a considerable about amount of speculation regarding circumstances of his death and it looks like that speculation will continue. Weve had a statement from the legal team in which the talk about the mediaeval conditions at the prison where he spent his final hours. They go on to say that the defence team, fully intends to conduct its own independent and complete investigation as to the circumstances and causes of his death. If necessary, legalaction circumstances and causes of his
Greenland tells President Trump he cant buy the worlds biggest island. Hello and welcome to bbc news. Jeffrey epstein died from suicide by hanging, thats the reported conclusion of the autopsy into the death of the disgraced american financier. He was found dead in his cell last saturday while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Investigations have been taking place into why epstein was taken off suicide watch a few days before his death. I asked our north america correspondent peter bowes whether the findings of the autopsy settle the questions about how he died once and for all. There had been a considerable amount of speculation over the past week about what happened. He was found dead in his prison cell Early Saturday Morning and there had been some speculation, in fact, there was a newspaper report here a few days ago that suggested he may well have some injuries to his neck that was typical of someone who had died through strangling. Well, we know that now not to be the ca
Live at 2 15 eastern. That on cspan as well. The Senate Energy and National Resources Committee Held a hearing on Wildland Fire Management programs. We hear from officials with the u. S. Forest service and the interior department as well as state officials from california and alaska. Good morning. Committee will come to order. Discuss thetoday to outlook for the 2019 wildfire season. We know it is underway, certainly in my state. I know its underway in washington state, california, most certainly. Westall received virginia, you are ok right now. But if you look at that map, the red in the southwest is something to Pay Attention to as well. Last week, the National Interagency fire center released its potential outlook for june through september and despite relief from the oppressive Drought Conditions this past winter, analysts addict elevated wildfire activity in california, oregon, and washington, among other areas in the country. Some of the some believe the stage is set for fire act
The result of the current president Vladimir Putin noted in these elections. According to preliminary data announced by the central election commission, almost 76 million voters voted for him, which is more than 87 . In the 2018 elections , these figures were 10 lower. The second place was taken by the candidate from the communist parties. Nikolai kharitonov received more than 4 of the votes, the highest figures for the representative of the communist party of the Russian Federation in the oryol region. There. 9. 14 of voters voted for him. The party noted that the elections were held in extremely difficult conditions, but nevertheless showed the unity of the people. We must all congratulate putin, who received massive support in these elections, which is of fundamental importance for the Supreme Commander of the vlan, because it is to lead the battle between soldiers and officers, to set tasks for the country, to carry out his message. Society, mobilized all resources, mastering the l
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