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Sky News AU
6 days ago
- Health
- Sky News AU
NSW Health investigating head of the sexual assault service
NSW Health is investigating the head of the sexual assault service at one of Sydney's busiest hospitals over allegations of antisemitism and bullying. Sky News can reveal Royal Prince Alfred Hospital's Dr Jennifer Martinez's recent appointment to the senior position is now under review. NSW Health is investigating Dr Martinez after she referred online to her peers as 'Zio doc flops', 'Zimbo', 'butthurt Zio doctors', 'Zionist extremists', 'Demons', and 'gronks'. Dr Jeremy Goldin from the Alliance Against Antisemitism in Healthcare says Dr Martinez's language is concerning for someone in her role. When contacted by Sky News, Dr Martinez said: 'No response, thank you.'
Sky News AU
6 days ago
- Health
- Sky News AU
NSW Health investigating head of sex assault service for 'antisemitism, bullying' after calling Jewish colleagues 'Zimbos', 'demons'
New South Wales Health is investigating the head doctor for the sexual assault service at one of Sydney's busiest hospitals over allegations of antisemitism and online bullying. Sky News can reveal Dr Jennifer Martinez's recent appointment to the senior position at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, in the inner city, is now under review. The investigation follows a complaint made to NSW Health Minister Ryan Park in June last month, alleging 'antisemitic bias' and 'bullying behaviour' that was then referred to the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD). The district's CEO, Deb Willcox AM, responded to the whistleblower last month confirming it was 'conducting a review into the concerns raised'. A meeting was held between the complainant, who spoke to Sky News but wishes to remain anonymous, and two SLHD representatives last week, who told her the department may call in subject matter experts in law and antisemitism as part of its investigation. The complaint concerns Dr Martinez's repeated social media references to other doctors, including Jewish doctors, as 'Zio doc flops', 'Zimbos', 'butthurt Zio doctors', 'Zionist extremists', 'demons', and 'gronks'. Dr Martinez also reshared a video to her Instagram account which includes calls to 'end Zionism' and 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free'. The complaint also referred to a comment she published on a post justifying the doxxing of 600 Jewish creatives, in which she wrote: 'Nothing but facts'. The complaint, obtained by Sky News, urges the minister to 'reconsider' Dr Martinez's appointment, alleging her conduct is a violation of NSW Health's 'zero-tolerance policy on antisemitism and poses significant moral and legal risks to survivor safety'. 'Dr Martinez's social media activity… exhibits deep antisemitic bias masked as anti-Zionism, demonstrates bullying behaviour toward[s] detractors through mocking and potential doxxing, and reveals an inability to manage conflict constructively, rendering her unfit for this critical leadership role,' the complaint reads. 'Her antisemitic bias, bullying behaviour and confrontational approach risk alienating Jewish [sexual assault] survivors, who may fear hostility, deterring them from seeking services.' The letter calls on Minister Park to revoke Dr Martinez's appointment, refer the doctor to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and make a public statement. Dr Martinez was appointed to the role as department head on February 20, a position meant to last for an initial period of five years. She is also a GP for national mental health charity Headspace. Dr Jeremy Goldin from advocacy group Alliance Against Antisemitism in Healthcare says Dr Martinez's language is concerning for someone in her role. 'I believe that this is a significant conflict of interest and for the sake of the hospital, the service, the staff that are under Dr Martinez but, in particular, those patients who are coming in to see Dr Martinez in the context of their sexual assault – for them, there is no option other than for the hospital to step Dr Martinez down pending an investigation into all of this,' Dr Goldin said. Dr Goldin said he was particularly concerned about patients who happened to be Jewish or pro-Israel, based on Dr Martinez's inflammatory posts. 'There is really a concern that these health professionals are not advocating; rather, they are being activists and activism in medicine is unhealthy," Dr Goldin said. When contacted by Sky News, Dr Martinez said: 'No response, thank you.' A Sydney Local Health District spokesperson said the district does 'not comment on matters relating to individual staff members'. 'Sydney Local Health District supports a safe and healthy workplace to enable our staff to provide the highest quality of care to their patients and their loved ones,' the spokesperson said. Mr Park did not respond to a request for comment. When Bankstown Hospital nurses Rashad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh were stood down by NSW Health and charged earlier this year, after video went viral of them bragging about killing and refusing to treat Israeli patients, the minister apologised to the Jewish community. 'I say to the people of NSW, but in particular the Jewish community , I as the New South Wales health minister am so verey sorry that you're having to deal with this this morning,' Mr Park said. 'There is no place in our hospital and health system for this sort of view to ever take place.' Sky News this week revealed another Australian doctor, Melbourne obstetrician Dr Miranda Robinson, had withdrawn her court application for a personal safety intervention order against a Sydney midwife who had made claims of racism and anti-Semitism against her, following this outlet broadcasting a story about the case. Fresh complaints about Dr Robinson are currently being considered by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the Australian Human Rights Commission about the specialist's social media posts.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ventura County farm raid leaves families waiting, workers still in hiding
Dozens of people remained gathered outside Glass House Farms in Ventura County on Friday morning, hoping to reunite with loved ones who were detained or still hiding after a large-scale federal immigration raid on Thursday. Some workers who initially evaded arrest have slowly begun to reemerge. One of them, Jesús Martínez, had been hiding inside the facility for nearly 24 hours. He reunited with his family early Friday, including his niece Jennifer Martinez, who had waited overnight for word. 'It feels good. We've been waiting for him all night. It's inhumane what they're doing,' Jennifer said. 'He's not coming back here. That's for sure. He's not coming back.' She said more workers are still in hiding, afraid to come out and risk being detained. Abandoned vehicles were also seen in the area Friday, presumably belonging to those who were detained or are still in hiding. KTLA obtained cellphone video from a worker who tried to hide on the roof of the facility but was ultimately detained. His girlfriend, Karen Martinez, said he sent her the videos during the raid. 'He was sending me videos trying to escape from them,' she said. 'I was scared that he was going to go to those facilities. I was wondering if he would be able to eat there, if he would be treated well or not… All these people are hardworking people, and they have families.' Immigration activist Alex Lara, who spent the night outside the farm assisting families, told KTLA that one man who was hiding fell from a building and was taken to a hospital with severe injuries. Lara said the man's family later made the decision to take him off life support. KTLA is working to independently confirm the details. As of Friday, authorities had not released an official count of how many individuals were arrested during the raid or protest. On Thursday, KTLA's Sky5 captured at least 30 detainees in custody with their hands cuffed and brown paper bags at their feet, with more seen waiting to be transported. Officials also confirmed the arrest of 10 undocumented minors — including eight unaccompanied children — as part of the operation. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner posted on X Friday morning with a photo of 10 minors, saying, 'These are the juveniles found in the marijuana facility – almost all unaccompanied, one as young as 14. California, are you ready to partner with us to stop child exploitation?' Clashes between demonstrators and federal agents escalated throughout Thursday, with protesters reportedly throwing rocks and bottles as agents deployed tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. On Friday morning, the FBI announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man caught on video allegedly firing a pistol at federal officers during the protest. They said once located, the suspect will be prosecuted. Glass House Farms is now under investigation for alleged child labor violations, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The company issued a statement saying it is fully cooperating with ICE, but declined to comment further. It remains unclear whether the facility is operating. L.A. Mayor Bass signs executive directive to help immigrants, calls raids 'display of force' The Camarillo raid coincided with a second federal operation at another Glass House location in Carpinteria, about 50 miles northwest. U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara), whose district includes Carpinteria, attempted to access that site but was turned away by agents. He later criticized what he described as a 'troubling lack of transparency' from federal authorities. 'These militarized ICE raids are not how you keep our communities safe,' Carbajal said. 'This kind of chaos only traumatizes families and tears communities apart.' On Friday afternoon, DHS announced about 200 workers had been detained. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Watch: Pittsburg marching band picked as best high school band in the Bay
PITTSBURG, Calif. (KRON) — KRON4 received an avalanche of nominations for best Bay Area high school band this May. Out of hundreds of schools, Pittsburg High School Marching Show Band rose to the top as No. 1 in the Bay. KRON4 Meteorologist John Shrable, who plays the violin, took a break from weather forecasting on Friday to meet the band and capture incredible live performances. (Watch the video above to see Pittsburg High School Marching Show Band's live performance on KRON4!) Known as the 'Pride of Pittsburg,' the award winning band has 180 members comprised of young rising musicians. They have performed at Golden State Warriors games in Chase Center, as well as traveled oversees. Performing on the marching band requires memorizing music by heart. Members perform all songs without sheet music. Led by band director Jennifer Martinez, 'they rehearse nonstop, they take it serious,' Shrable said. The band will be back on KRON4 July 4, performing for our station's fireworks special, 'KRON4's July 4th Live.' The band wrote on Instagram, 'We're so excited and grateful for this opportunity to represent Pittsburg and share our band program with the Bay!' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Yahoo
ACS helps displaced tenants find housing following closure of crime-ridden motels
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the City of Albuquerque shuts down crime-ridden motels on the west side, they are facing a new problem-finding homes for families and people who lived in those hotels. 'There was a bunch of trash in there,' said Jennifer Martinez, ACS Homeless Liaison Administrator. 'There was a bunch of infestation of roaches. Bedbugs, and what not.' Story continues below DWI Scandal: Another BCSO deputy placed on leave in connection to DWI dismissals Entertainment: Visit these 10 iconic film locations in New Mexico Events: What's happening around New Mexico March 14-20 In the last three days, the City of Albuquerque has closed two problematic motels, riddled with code enforcement violations. However, they've had to find housing for nearly 40 tenants, including families, who were staying at the motels, but did not have ties to criminal activity taking place on the properties. 'They're open to receiving as much assistance as they can because they have no other support systems,' Martienz said. The city said they helped 31 people displaced from the Motel 6 find some type of short or long-term housing assistance. The city said that comes in the form of housing or hotel vouchers, or taking them directly to a shelter. With the Days Inn closure Friday, ACS said the seven people displaced from the motel all went to stay with family or friends and did not receive help. 'We always try to capture the whole picture, that way we understand the pathway that we can make with them later on, whether it's some background that's holding them, and what other barriers there are that we can help them get through,' Martinez said. When finding new places for displaced tenants of substandard buildings, the city says they have processes to make sure families don't end up in a similar situation. ACS added that some of the tenants were paying anywhere from $800 to $1,400 per week for unsafe living conditions in those motels. 'We actually have inspection forms that our staff is responsible for completing to make sure that we're transitioning them to a healthier living situation,' Martinez added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
