Third degree burns on over half of his body. In 2019 he became the first African American recipient of a full face transplant. Just an average person in the world is rear ended by a drunk driver. And i said, ok, well, mr chelsea, we need to leave now or were both gonna die. They described exactly what happened with the accident and then i wasjust in shock. He was burned to over 75 of his body. He was almost unrecognisable. Reporter 68yearold Robert Chelsea is the first African American and the oldest person to receive a full face transplant surgery. Feeling all right . What we didnt really realise what is what we were up against. Facial transplantation has a lot of risks. Squeeze, relax. Hes notjust going to have this procedure and everythings just going to be smooth sailing. Its good that African American patients that suffer from major facial deformities are aware that there is an option for them. I got a phone call and it says oh, we have your dad. We just got into the car and we ru
Died at the age of 78. A recording has emerged which appears to show President Trump trying to persuade a senior republican official in georgia to find enough votes to overturn joe bidens victory in the state. The Washington Post says the audio is from an hour long phone call with georgias secretary of state, brad raffensperger. Heres some of what mrtrump said. You cant let it happen and you are letting it happen. Im notifying you that youre letting it happen. So look, all i want to do is this, i just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one of more than we have. Because we won the state. Lebo diseko is in washington and told us more about the phone call. It is just extraordinary. I didnt think that i could have any more shock when it came to the outcome of whats happened since the election but this is really, ifound it very shocking indeed. Donald trump, its actually a cutdown of an hour long conversation four and half minutes or so. You hear donald trump at some point bringing incredi
Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Theres a new revelation aboutjust how far President Trump is prepared to go with his attempts to overturn the election. Its reported that he phoned georgias top election official on saturday and tried to persuade him to find enough votes to reverse the outcome in the state. A recording of the conversation has been published by the Washington Post. Heres what mr trump said to georgias secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger lebo diseko is in washington and told us more. This conversation, it is just jaw dropping, i listened to it with my mouth open and i did not think i could be shocked any more about what has been happening in terms of Donald Trumps attempt to overturn joe bidens election win. This is a four and a half minute cutdown of what was around an hour long conversation and donald trump can be heard repeatedly saying to Brad Raffensp
England wide lockdown, as borisjohnson warns of tighter coronavirus restrictions. I just want to find 11,780 votes. A recording has emerged of President Trump telling officials to find votes to overturn joe bidens election win. The new way of doing business the uks transition agreement with the eu has ended. Companies and consumers start the new year working out what it means for them. Ill take you through it. From professional rugby to world darts champion gerwyn price beats Gary Anderson to take the pdc title. He says its a dream come true. For most of us today it will be cold but sunny. There are still some wintry showers in the east, summer rain across the south east and gusty winds to boot but i will have all the details in ten minutes. Its monday the 4th of january. Our top story. The first doses of the Coronavirus Vaccine developed by Oxford University will be given to patients today just five days after it was approved. The Health Secretary, matt hancock, says its a Pivotal Mom
Tonight at ten, borisjohnson warns of tighter coronavirus restrictions as daily infections reach record highs. The Prime Minister says stronger measures arent guaranteed, but labour warns he must act now. It may be that we need to do things in the next few weeks that will be tougher in many parts of the country. So i say bring in those restrictions now, National Restrictions within the next 24 hours. That has to be the first step to controlling the virus. As some schools prepare to reopen, fears of Staff Shortages as unions tell teachers it isnt safe. And the oxford vaccine is rolled out tomorrow, amid concerns about the overrall pace of the programme. Also tonight. And theres nothing wrong with saying that, you know, er, that youve recalculated. A recording appears to show donald trump pressuring officials to overturn joe bidens election win in a key state. Walk on, walk on. And he voiced the anthem of a city. Gerry marsden of gerry and the pacemakers has died at the age of 78. Good e