Around two weeks ago, Tafari Campbell, personal chef of Barack Obama, allegedly drowned while paddle boarding near Obama’s mansion on Martha’s Vineyard. Although the death has been deemed an “accident,” many unanswered questions remain about the circumstances surrounding Campbell’s death.
The identity of the person paddle boarding with Campbell has not been disclosed, and the Massachusetts police have cited the Public Records Law as the reason for withholding further information about the case.
As this is considered an “accident,” the police have the legal right to refrain from sharing any additional details and addressing the numerous unanswered questions, such as why the emergency call originated from a location two kilometers away, why the paddle boarder’s identity is being concealed, and why the Obamas falsely claimed they were not present on Martha’s Vineyard at the time.
Interestingly, it has now been revealed that the state police have allegedly misplaced Campbell’s blood sample, which is crucial for an accurate toxicology report. The exact circumstances surrounding this incident are unclear.
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MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE ‘LOSE’ TAFARI CAMPBELL’S BLOOD SAMPLE
According To An Unconfirmed Source It Was Accidently Discarded By A Lab Intern
“The intern unfortunately put it in the wrong location. It was placed in with batches to be destroyed.”… pic.twitter.com/69pwEp5Tqo
— CBKNEWS (@CBKNEWS121) August 4, 2023
Justin Silverman, the leader of the Massachusetts First Amendment Association, alleges that the police are misusing their authority by not providing further information. According to the law, the police must justify how releasing details about the investigation might harm its progress.
Additionally, a copy-paste response is being given to requests for information from other agencies and police, ensuring that no journalists can uncover more about the incident.
Tafari Campbell’s drowning death 10 days ago is deemed an accident but Massachusetts police are STILL withholding basic information about Barack Obama’s personal chef under the guise of an ‘ongoing investigation’.
The police are abusing the Public Records Law. pic.twitter.com/XOBrYu3IHy
— Denise (@Likeshesays) August 3, 2023
Numerous questions remain about the tragic death of Campbell. If it was indeed an accident, why was help not provided sooner? Campbell’s wife and children, now fatherless, deserve answers.
The Obamas, who claim to be “heartbroken,” have not been forthcoming in providing information about Campbell’s presence on Martha’s Vineyard at the time. Reports suggest that Campbell was no longer their personal chef and was residing in Virginia during that period.
This article appeared in StatesmanPost and has been published here with permission.
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