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Lawmakers raise alarm over Neville Roy Singham’s $278M network spreading CCP propaganda in the U.S.
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Members of Congress are raising concerns about a surge in pro-Chinese Communist Party propaganda and rhetoric in the U.S., citing organizations tied to Shanghai-based Marxist mogul Neville Roy Singham.
During interviews with Fox News Digital, a number of House and Senate members warned that nonprofits funded by Singham may be sowing discord in the U.S. by promoting communist propaganda and anti-American rhetoric.
«When you talk about the non-profits, you have to look at how China adversely uses or how China uses our non-profit 501(c)(3) status organizations to work as. CCP influencers,» Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., told Fox News Digital.
Jodie Evans, co-founder of CodePink, and Neville Roy Singham, founder of Thoughtworks, attend V20: The Red Party, a 20th anniversary celebration of V-Day and The Vagina Monologues, featuring a performance by playwright Eve Ensler and an after-party at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Feb. 14, 2018. (Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)
«Singham’s group is one of these, as they try to spread and influence other organizations and participate with other organizations in protests, in demonstrations that are going to create chaos in the streets of U.S. cities,» she said.
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«When it comes to China specifically, they have used soft propaganda as a main point of entry with the United States,» she added.
According to a Fox News Digital investigation, Singham has funneled $278 million into the broad network of nonprofits since 2017. Officials from the Justice, State and Treasury departments are investigating financial activity tied to the network, including $22.5 million in funding directed to a group called The People’s Forum.
Singham’s wife, Jodie Evans, is the co-founder of CodePink, a nonprofit that received $1.33 million from Singham, according to the Fox News Digital investigation. Over the years, CodePink has supported communist regimes, including the Chinese Communist Party and Cuba’s government.
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While CodePink’s funding comes directly from Singham, not the government of China, critics allege that the difference is without a distinction.
«CodePink are AstroTurf weirdos bought and paid for by Communist China. They get their money from the most oppressive regime on the planet,» Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., told Fox News Digital. «They’re a joke.»
CodePink filed an ethics complaint against Hawley for what he said was simply «exposing that they take blood money from China.»
Members of Congress raised concerns about how CodePink and the Singham network are able to operate without registering under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which requires individuals doing public relations, engaging in political work or lobbying for any foreign government to disclose activities and finances to the Department of Justice.
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Members of People’s Forum, CodePink, Party for Socialism and Liberation and ANSWER Coalition rally to join the #NoKings protests. (Fox News)
«How they’re not registered under FARA is hard to understand because they’re very consistent. I mean, let’s at least give them credit for that,» Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital.
Even former members of Congress and Capitol Hill staffers are required to register under FARA if they lobby for a country or organization backed by a foreign country.
«It should be no surprise that, whether it’s folks associated with the Communist Party of China or, frankly, other anti-American groups, would be funding these groups in the United States. [These groups’] sole role is pretty evident, to protect, defend and support anti-Americans,» he added. «Whether it is terrorist groups [or] terrorist regimes like the one in Iran or the one in Cuba.»
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Singham sold his technology consulting company, Thoughtworks, in 2017 for an estimated $785 million and moved to Shanghai. In 2023, The New York Times published an exposé that connected him to the CCP and chronicled his determination to spread his radical, anti-West ideology in the U.S. and across the globe.
In its investigation, Fox News Digital followed the money trail and network that Singham uses to promote communist and Marxist ideologies among Americans, finding that he established an organizing hub in the U.S. with actions against Immigration and Customs Enforcement and protests against Israel, the U.S. and the nation’s domestic and foreign policies.
«The real crux of the matter is the genesis of that money — is [Singham] really that rich,» Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., asked Fox News Digital. «Or is it a false rich that, yeah, he’s got a billion dollars, but the billion dollars came from China communist China that they are actually funneling him, and then making believe, ‘Oh, no, he made that on his own.’ We’ve got to find out exactly where that money came from.»
Neville Roy Singham smiles at his wedding to CodePink co-founder Jodie Evans in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, in February 2017. (Osbourne Chin / Chinphotographic)
Gimenez also noted what other lawmakers are pointing out: Individual agitators and demonstrators, in addition to Singham himself, are not registered with the Justice Department’s FARA office.
While Singham’s dealings have been investigated by a number of Congressional committees in the past, his residence in Shanghai shields him from being subpoenaed to appear before Congress
House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith, R-Mo., has described Singham as «an individual who lives in Shanghai, maintains business ties with companies and individuals linked to the CCP, works with and physically alongside a foreign propaganda company, and attends CCP forums on how to promote the party abroad.»
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Trump slams allies over Iran, Greenland at NATO summit
During the NATO summit in Turkey, President Donald Trump vocalizes his disappointment with allied NATO countries, stating they haven’t adequately supported the U.S. He discusses the recent air strikes against Iran, clarifying the U.S. didn’t require assistance, and highlights scheduled meetings with various world leaders to address global issues.
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Greenland is «not for sale,» Denmark’s prime minister said Wednesday, vowing to defend the Danish territory after President Donald Trump again said the United States should control the Arctic island for NATO defense.
Denmark is «ready to defend every inch of NATO including our own territory,» Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, adding she would call on NATO allies to honor their commitment to defend each other.
«We hope that all, including all allies, will respect the Greenland people’s right for self-determination,» she continued. «And we are sovereign states and we need everybody to respect our territorial integrity and our sovereignty.
«Greenland is of course not for sale.»
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President Donald Trump’s designs to buy or takeover Greenland for Arctic security has riled up Europe, NATO, and anti-American leftists. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images; Alessandro Rampazzo/AFP via Getty Images)
Trump continues to stress Greenland «is very important» for the U.S. but not for Denmark, declaring, «We need it for protection of the world, not just the United States.»
Also, Denmark is coming up short in its support for Greenland, which remains a strategic target for both Russia and China.
«That’s what hurt my relationship with NATO,» Trump said Tuesday of the refusal to grant his request for annexation of the strategic land.
«Denmark doesn’t spend money to really help Greenland, but it’s an important part for the United States. And it’s surrounded by China ships and Russian ships.»
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Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a defiant message against President Donald Trump’s designs on Greenland at the 2026 NATO Leaders Summit on Wednesday in Ankara, Turkey. (Serdar Ozsoy/Getty Images)
For global security, Greenland «should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark,» Trump added.
«They wouldn’t go along with it,» Trump lamented. «And with all the money we spend to help them with Russia. And we don’t have to spend any money, we could remove all of our soldiers out of Europe because, as you probably noticed, Europe is a very different place than it was 20 years ago. A lot different.»
Greenland is a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, a NATO ally. Trump’s push for U.S. control has repeatedly angered Danish and Greenlandic officials, who have insisted the island’s future should be decided by its people.
Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir also weighed in Wednesday, saying Greenland’s people «do not wish to be a part of the United States» and urging NATO leaders to stay focused on Russia.
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NATO Secretary Gen. Mark Rutte attempts to assure President Donald Trump on Wednesday in a news conference that allies are increasing their financial commitments so Europe’s defense is not all on the U.S. taxpayers. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
The dispute injected a tense territorial confrontation into a summit already shaped by Trump’s demands that allies spend more on defense and take greater responsibility for Europe’s security as the U.S. shifts its focus.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to emphasize the alliance’s recent defense spending increases, telling Trump that European allies and Canada had made major new commitments.
«I would argue that without you in this chair, this would not have happened,» Rutte told Trump. «Grab the win. It’s there.»
Trump, however, continued criticizing allies over both Greenland and Iran, where he ordered overnight U.S. strikes after attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Rutte backed the U.S. strikes, telling Trump they were «absolutely necessary.»
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The NATO summit is also expected to address Ukraine’s war against Russia, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressing allies for deeper support and renewed consideration of Ukraine’s bid to join the alliance.
But Trump’s comments on Greenland underscored a growing challenge for NATO leaders: projecting unity against outside threats while managing disputes inside the alliance itself.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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La consideraban como una hija, pero ella los traicionó: una joven secuestró a sus vecinos para robarles y luego los enterró vivos
Durante años, Reggie y Carolyn Sumner abrieron las puertas de su casa a Tiffany Cole. La habían conocido cuando era apenas una adolescente, mientras vivían en el mismo complejo de departamentos en Carolina del Sur, en Estados Unidos.
Con el paso del tiempo, el vínculo se volvió tan cercano que la trataban como si fuera una hija. Incluso, cuando el matrimonio se mudó a Florida para disfrutar de su jubilación, nunca perdieron el contacto con la joven.
Según reconstruyó la investigación, Carolyn mantenía con Tiffany una relación casi maternal. La invitaban con frecuencia a su casa, la ayudaban cuando lo necesitaba y siempre se escribían o se llamaban para ponerse al día. La joven conocía perfectamente sus rutinas, sabía que tenían ahorros y también estaba al tanto de la confianza que los dos depositaban en ella.
En paralelo, Tiffany comenzó una relación con Michael Jackson -un chico que no tenía relación con el cantante del mismo nombre- y se hizo amiga de Alan Wade y Bruce Nixon. Entre los cuatro empezaron a planificar un robo que tenía como principal objetivo quedarse con el dinero de Reggie y Carolyn.
Un plan macabro
El 8 de julio de 2005, Tiffany llamó a Carolyn para avisarle que “estaba de paso” por Jacksonville, donde vivía junto a su marido, y preguntarle si podía visitarlos. Los jubilados aceptaron sin sospechar absolutamente nada.
Cuando la joven llegó a la casa no estaba sola. Sus tres cómplices irrumpieron poco después y atacaron a la pareja. Los ataron, los amenazaron con armas y comenzaron a exigirles información sobre sus cuentas bancarias y sus tarjetas.
La banda les robó dinero, joyas y distintos objetos de valor. Sin embargo, el grupo temía que las víctimas pudieran identificarlos ante la policía, por lo que decidió llevárselos de la casa. Reggie y Carolyn Sumner se habían mudado a Florida después de jubilarse. (Foto: documental Unexpected Company)
Los delincuentes trasladaron a las víctimas en vehículos hasta una zona boscosa del condado de Charlton, en el estado de Georgia, a más de una hora de Jacksonville. Allí ya habían preparado una fosa.
Con las manos atadas y la cabeza tapada, Reggie y Carolyn fueron obligados a ingresar al pozo. Luego, los agresores comenzaron a taparlos con tierra mientras todavía seguían con vida. Las autopsias determinaron posteriormente que ambos murieron por asfixia.
Después del crimen, los cuatro responsables usaron las tarjetas bancarias del matrimonio para retirar miles de dólares en distintos cajeros automáticos.
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La investigación
La desaparición del matrimonio preocupó rápidamente a familiares y amigos, quienes advirtieron que era completamente extraño que ninguno respondiera llamados ni mensajes.
Los investigadores encontraron la casa revuelta y comprobaron movimientos bancarios realizados después de la desaparición. Las cámaras de seguridad de distintos cajeros registraron las extracciones de dinero y permitieron seguir el rastro de los sospechosos.
Las pistas llevaron rápidamente hasta Tiffany Cole, quien era una de las pocas personas ajenas al círculo familiar que conocía en detalle la vida de los Sumner. Poco después, la policía detuvo también a Jackson, Wade y Nixon. Tiffany Cole y su novio, Michael Jackson. (Foto: Oxygen)
Durante la investigación, los cuatro intentaron minimizar su participación y responsabilizarse entre ellos. Sin embargo, la evidencia reunida por la fiscalía -entre ella registros bancarios, imágenes de cámaras de seguridad y distintos testimonios- permitió reconstruir el plan completo y demostrar que el crimen había sido cuidadosamente organizado.
La condena
En 2007 comenzó el juicio contra los cuatro acusados. La fiscalía sostuvo que Tiffany había utilizado el vínculo de confianza que mantenía con el matrimonio para facilitar el robo y que tuvo un rol fundamental en toda la planificación.
Los jurados la declararon culpable de dos cargos de asesinato en primer grado, además de secuestro y robo. En 2008 recibió la pena de muerte, al igual que Alan Wade, mientras que Michael Jackson y Bruce Nixon fueron condenados a prisión perpetua. Tiffany Cole fue condenada a pena de muerte, pero años después esa sentencia fue revocada. (Foto: The Florida Times-Union)
Sin embargo, la situación judicial de Tiffany cambió años después. En 2016, la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos resolvió en el fallo Hurst v. Florida que el sistema utilizado en Florida para imponer la pena de muerte era inconstitucional, ya que otorgaba demasiado poder al juez en lugar del jurado.
A partir de esa decisión, numerosos condenados obtuvieron una revisión de sus sentencias. Entre ellos estuvo Tiffany Cole, cuya condena a muerte fue anulada en 2017.
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