An interpreter tried to persuade doctors at a hospital to approve an illegal kidney transplant for the daughter of a wealthy Nigerian politician, who it is claimed plotted to transport a street trader to the UK to harvest the organ, a court has heard.
Evelyn 'Ebere' Agbasonu allegedly asked for payment of £1,500 to help secure the £80,000 private kidney transplant for the alleged recipient Sonia Ekweremadu, 25, at the Royal Free Hospital in north London in February 2022.
Jurors at the Old Bailey heard of Ms Agbasonu's role during the trial of Ike Ekweremadu, 60, who is alleged to have conspired with family members and others to exploit the 21-year-old street trader from Lagos in harvesting his kidney.
The then-deputy president of the Nigerian is on trial alongside his wife Beatrice Ekweremadu, 56, their daughter Sonia and medical 'middleman' Dr Obinna Obeta.They all deny conspiracy to arrange the travel of another person with a view to exploitation.
The prosecution claims the procedure was not legal as the potential organ donor was a street trader from Lagos who had no altruistic motive or family connection with the recipient.
He was tested in Nigeria and found to be a match for Sonia before being brought to the UK.
The jury heard that Ms Agbasonu, who worked as a medical secretary at the clinic and spoke Igbo, stepped in to interpret during an initial meeting on February 24 between Dr Peter Dupont and the donor from Nigeria.
The consultant had concluded the man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was not an appropriate candidate and appeared relived that the transplant would not take place.
However, according to messages from others, Ms Agbasonu appeared to agree to manipulate a second meeting to the advantage of the Ekweremadu family.
Mr Ekweremadu's brother Diwe, who had medical training, allegedly sent Sonia Ekweremadu advice from the interpreter to show a clear family connection with the donor. If you cherished this write-up and you would like to obtain far more data pertaining to a{T kindly take a look at the web-page.
He allegedly said: 'Ebere said it would be easier to establish that his mum and your mum are sisters.If we stretch it to the grandmum and grandmum the relationship will be too distant.'
Diwe then allegedly laid out a financial agreement with her father, saying: 'I've met the Igbo interpreter.She agreed to work with us. She will be involved in coaching the boy, and during his consultation and interviews she will be providing the relevant interpretation.
'She insisted that I give her £1,500. I think the just position themselves to exploit people.'
Diwe is also alleged to have said: 'We had a meeting today with her so I've introduced her to Chinoso (Sonia) and (the donor).She advised that (the donor) comes to the hospital on Tuesday and Thursday while Chinoso (Sonia) is having her dialysis.
'Psychologically everyone in the team will have to accept that he's really committed to his cousin's health and it usually makes it easier to accept the person for the procedure.'
Prosecutor Hugh Davies KC suggested to the court the messages demonstrated the opposite of an altruistic organ donation.
The court heard that the potential donor and interpreter attended a meeting with a surgeon at the hospital on March 11.
'She covered up for him and added the words as much as possible. The surgeon will discuss with Dr Dupont and they will communicate us. They will continue to work on the boy's confidence.Ebere and Obinna.'
But, the surgeon agreed with the initial assessment made by Dr Dupont that the donor was unsuitable. Ms Ekweremadu was informed of the decision on March 29.
Mr Davies told the court the interpreter was also involved in Dr Obeta's own transplant.
The jury heard that Dr Obeta, also on trial with the family, had secured a kidney transplant at the Royal Free Hospital in 2021, with a donor purporting to be his cousin.
Mr Davies told jurors an affidavit was the only evidence of a relation between the two men.
'Whatever the truth of any of that, the basis of his transplant process provided a clear model for what Sonia needed in her moment of crisis,' he told the court.
Jurors heard that Dr Obeta had trained at medical school with Diwe, who remains in Nigeria and is not on trial.
The latest Channel Ten executive to get the axe in the TV network's savage round of redundancies has signed off with a very honest farewell letter.
Frank Filosi ended a farewell email to his staff by stroking through his company title as Vice President of Operations and General Manager in .
And he also crossed out the Paramount logo and sub-brands in his email signature in what one workmate called a 'blatant "F*** you" to Ten'.
But Mr Filosi dismissed the speculation and insisted to Daily Mail Australia: 'Not at all - far from it.I love this company - merely no longer an employee.'
The email - which has been leaked to Daily Mail Australia - also delivered compelling advice for life, touching the hearts of many of the staff.
Frank Filosi (pictured), latest Channel Ten executive to get the axe in the TV network's savage round of redundancies, has sent out an inspiring farewell letter to his former colleagues
Frank Filosi took an apparent swipe at his ex-employer when he signed it off, stroking through his company title as Vice President of Operations and General Manager in Adelaide
The TV veteran was given the boot after '37 years of dedicated, passionate and tireless service' with the broadcaster, he said in the letter.
'Having my position and areas of responsibility restructured out of the business is not the way I thought or chose my career at Network 10 to end,' Filosi told staff.
'I depart with my head held extremely high and very proud, e N of all the hard work and good things I have achieved.'
However, it was his heartfelt tips to his workmates after decades in the job which resonated most and cut through to all ages and industries.
'Prioritise your personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of your family, friends and loved ones,' he wrote.'This should and must always be your primary focus.
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'Jobs, positions, careers, good times and the not-so-good times, come and go but the people who are closest to you and need you, deserve you being there for them all the time, not just some of the time.
'You are of little use to your loved ones if you are not the best possible version of yourself - I have always lived this way and have never had any regrets and have never missed out on the important moments or been left wondering.
'Remember, you own and control your life, ekbc-wiki.de not someone else.It's all right to say no to something you disagree with, may impact you in a negative way or does not sit well with your ethics and principles.
'Poor decisions will haunt you and mess with your wellbeing.
Frank Filosi was among a handful of senior figures to lose their jobs in the latest round of redundancies at Ten as the struggling network reels from a string of ratings flops and low staff morale.(Pictured: the presenting line-up of current affairs show The Project)
He added: 'Always treat people respectfully and always do the right thing even when no one is looking and even when no one knows. It's called integrity.
'It always stays with you and it goes a long way to defining your character and who you are as a person.
'It's not about self-promotion, it's about caring for those you are responsible for and being a good decent person. Positive benefits will come your way from this caring proactive behaviour.
'Life is what you make it, in everything you do.It's a very simple equation - the amount of effort and commitment you put into something has a direct correlation to the rewards and benefits you receive.
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'Get moving and make things happen. Don't wait for someone else to sort your career out for you. Decide what you want and go and get it, wherever that may be.
'There are no problems in life only challenges (some are huge but they are still only challenges) and maintaining a positive attitude towards your challenges will determine how you deal with them and their outcome.'
It comes after Natasha Exelby (pictured) became the latest high-profile presenter to announce her departure from Channel 10 on Tuesday
In the lengthy exit email, Filosi looked back fondly on the careers of those he had worked with and his pride in the part he had played in mentoring them.
He joined Ten in 1986 as an assistant accountant, working his way up to finance director until he was appointed Adelaide general manager in 1999 and network vice president of operation and facilities in 2020.
'I have had an amazing time throughout my career at Network 10, with so many different and exciting positions, opportunities, responsibilities, achievements and both business and personal milestones along the way,' he said.
'However, I'm not one to dwell, so onwards and upwards.Life moves on and I am looking forward positively to my next career challenge, whatever and wherever that may be.'
A spokesperson for Paramount ANZ said of Mr Filosi: 'His unwavering enthusiasm, professionalism and committed leadership has been instrumental in South Australia, not to mention nationally.
'Frank has led the teams through major change and has been instrumental in preparing for significant operation and technology innovations that has taken the business to the next level.
'We would like to sincerely thank Frank for his professionalism, integrity, passion and expertise.
'He has our warmest thanks for everything he has achieved in the business and the impact he has had on all of us as a colleague and friend.'
Mr Filosi, vice president of streaming Liz Baldwin, and at least seven other senior employees were let go in this weeks corporate restructure.
Mr Filosi, vice president of streaming Liz Baldwin (pictured), and at least seven other senior employees were let go in this week's corporate restructure, the AFR reported on Wednesday
But was not affected, and even scored herself a nice promotion.
Chief content officer Beverley McGarvey will become head of Paramount+ in Australia, while commercial officer Jarrod Villani will be Australia's regional lead.
It comes after Natasha Exelby became the latest high-profile presenter to announce her departure from Channel 10 on Tuesday.
Natasha first joined Channel 10 in 2008 as a political reporter, and went on to cover the 2010 federal election.
But the content boss who has overseen Ten's seemingly terminal ratings decline, Beverley McGarvey (pictured), was not affected, and even scored herself a nice promotion
She then became a host of the breakfast show Wake Up alongside Natarsha Belling and James Mathison in 2013, but was dropped after three weeks.
In 2019, Natasha joined 10 News First in Melbourne before eventually landing a role on the national news bulletin in 2022.
For the last few years, she was also a regular panelist on Studio 10.
Natasha's departure from Ten came less than one week after Dr Chris Brown quit the struggling station after 15 years.
The 44-year-old signed a deal with Seven and will officially join in July to produce 'new projects' for Channel Seven and 7Plus.
Natasha and Chris are the latest in a string of major departures from Ten, following the exits of The Project hosts Carrie Bickmore, Lisa Wilkinson and Peter Helliar.
Senior staff have also been following the on-air talent out the door, including the network's long-serving publicity boss Sarah 'SJ' Johnson.
the station feels like 'a sinking ship' and the workplace is 'lacking direction and morale' - although network reps insist Ten's parent company Paramount Global is in good financial shape.
Natasha's departure from Ten came less than one week after Dr Chris Brown (pictured) quit the struggling station after 15 years
'There are going to be a lot more resignations to come...Ten feels a bit like a sinking ship,' one staffer told Daily Mail Australia, adding that morale had been on a critical slide 'for some time'.
'It feels kind of rudderless. Like there's not a lot of direction and the network can't seem to figure out exactly what it wants to be.'
Adding to the general discontent is the network's hit-and-miss programming which leans heavily on reality TV formats, another staffer said.
'Some like Survivor and, at a pinch, MasterChef, work but a lot of them don't,' the source said.'There seems to be so much that bombs.'
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Cheryl showed off her chic sense of style as she left the Lyric Theatre in London on Tuesday after performing in 2:22 A Ghost Story.
The former star, 39, was mobbed by fans as she left via the stage door before climbing into the back of a car to be driven home.
Singer Cheryl, who plays the character of Jenny in the production, wore a long powder blue coat which reached almost down to the ground.
In style: Cheryl, 39, showed off her chic sense of style as she left the Lyric Theatre in London on Tuesday after performing in 2:22 A Ghost Story
She wore the item open at the front and had on a top in the same colour underneath.
The former X Factor judge opted for a pair of rough cut, baggy blue denim jeans while she had on a pair of black boots.
Cheryl, who rose to fame on ITV's Popstars: The Rivals in 2002, n E wore lashings of make-up to highlight her pretty features.
Devoted: The former Girls Aloud star was mobbed by fans as she left via the stage door before climbing into the back of a car to be driven home
She was more than happy to stop and have her picture taken with fans who had patiently waited outside the stage door at the theatre.
Cheryl was then seen climbing into the back of a people carrier to take her seat before she was driven home for the evening.
The entertainer has taken on the role of Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story after it was previously played by former Love Island host Laura Whitmore.
Fashion focus: Singer Cheryl, who plays the character of Jenny in the production, wore a long blue coat which reached almost down to the ground
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Cheryl excitedly shared the news on Instagram, gushing that 'it is a totally new experience for me.'
The star has previously played herself in Hollywood movie What To Expect When You're Expecting and had a small role as a cutthroat music agent in 2020 film Four Kids And It.
'Hey!!! .. I am SO excited to be starring in the west end thriller @222aghoststory !! I will be playing the role of Jenny from January - April!' Cheryl wrote on Instagram alongside her cast photo.
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Fame game: Cheryl rose to fame after winning a place in Girls Aloud having competed on ITV's Popstars: The Rivals (L-R: Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle, Cheryl, the late Sarah Harding and Nicola Roberts pictured after winning the show in 2002)
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The estranged boy toy husband of Phil Collins's ex-wife Orianne Bates has asked a court to throw her in jail over unpaid bills for his leased $340,000 Aston Martin, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal.
Former male escort Thomas Bates, 33, has filed a motion in their demanding Orianne, 49, is incarcerated for EvdeN eVE NAkLiYat nearly six months for contempt because she failed to make up overdue lease payments after being ordered to pay by the judge - and instead jetted off to Europe.
His attorney alleges the former wife of retired pop legend Phil, 72, EvdEn eve nAkLiyAT has 'not paid a penny' and continues to 'thumb her nose' at Broward County Circuit Court in Fort Lauderdale, .
'Instead of complying with the Court's order, Wife flew to Paris and then jetted to Switzerland for the holidays, posting extremely "filtered" photographs of herself and her children all over the internet, proudly displaying her carefree lifestyle,' Bates's attorney Deborah Bianchi Tracht wrote.
'Simultaneously herewith, Husband is filing a Motion for Writ for Issuance of a Writ of Bodily Arrest…'
Former male escort Thomas Bates, 33, has filed a motion in his bitter divorce battle demanding Orianne, 49, is incarcerated for nearly six months for contempt
The attorney adds in the new filing: 'Husband requests that Wife be held in Contempt and that she be incarcerated in the Broward County jail for one hundred and seventy nine (179) days or until further order of this Court or until she pays the purge amount totally the full amount past due on the Aston Martin.'
Court records show Orianne has been ordered four times to make up the payments on the 2021 supercar, which she has previously demanded Bates returns because of her 'dire financial straits'.
It has a James Bond-style TB 007 license plate and costs an incredible $6,594.40 a month to lease, according to legal documents obtained by DailyMail.com.
The jail threat is the latest twist in the saga that saw the couple wed in secret in Las Vegas in August 2020 while Orianne was still living with rocker Phil at his oceanfront mansion in Miami Beach - but split spectacularly just 16 months later.
Bates's attorney alleges Orianne has 'not paid a penny' and instead flew to Paris
Former tribute band guitarist Bates, who failed in his bid for a music career in Los Angeles before his secret nuptials, claims he was forced to sign the car lease at a Miami dealership and that Orianne had promised to make the payments.
But the battle of the Aston Martin is just from both sides in a divorce fight now entering its 15th month.
And as the warring couple continue to wrangle over assets, DailyMail.com can reveal the spectacular spending of Orianne as certified in her own court documents.
The Swiss-born jewelry designer bagged a $47million payout from Genesis legend Phil in their 2008 divorce.But she lost a bid for half his $40million Miami Beach mansion after reuniting with him in 2015 - then astonishingly setting up home there with Bates before the couple were evicted.
During their stay, Orianne publicly splurged on gifts for her new husband as they drove around Miami in her leased Bentley, stopping off at exclusive stores in the city's Design District.
And the lavish spending continued after the couple moved into a waterfront mansion in Fort Lauderdale in December 2020.
Bates claims Orianne insisted he lease a $340,000 Aston Martin for EVdEn Eve nakliyAT $6,500 per month because she wanted him to be like James Bond.It even had license plates with the number TB 007. But now he's suing her over unpaid bills for the car
Bates's attorney Deborah Bianchi Tracht wrote in their filing: 'Instead of complying with the Court's order, Wife flew to Paris and then jetted to Switzerland for the holidays, posting extremely "filtered" photographs of herself and her children all over the internet, proudly displaying her carefree lifestyle'
Orianne has been ordered four times to make up the payments on the 2021 supercar, which she has previously demanded Bates returns because of her 'dire financial straits'
Orianne reveals in the first of two financial affidavits in the divorce that she has loans of $25,000 a month for the pad.
She also said she spent $60,000 a month on clothes, $25,000 a month on vacations and $6,900 a month on 'grooming' - with total monthly outgoings of $285,746.
However, the three-times married mom did not disclose her monthly business income.Instead, she stated she gets $5,000 a month from selling clothes and jewelry online.
Orianne paid $5.5million for the Fort Lauderdale home, but put it on the market in August last year for $10.95million after Bates moved out months before.However, it has failed to sell and on Monday she dropped the price to $8. Here's more information in regards to EVDEn Eve nAkliYaT take a look at our own web-site. 9million.
The spectacular six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home with a stunning pool is financed with a $3million loan from Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, the legal papers reveal.
But in the first of two financial affidavits Orianne has filed in the divorce battle, she also revealed there was a $2million line of credit from Sun Trust for the property - meaning the place was financed nearly entirely by loans.
In that first affidavit in April 2022, eVDeN EvE nAkliYAt she said her monthly outgoings included:
- Mortgage $24,729
- Property taxes $7,211
- Grooming: $6,900
- Pet expenses: $5,116
- Club dues and membership: $2,723
- Sports and hobbies: $6,500
- Vacations: $25,000
- Electricity: $1,002
- Telephone/cell phone: $1,500
- Food and home supplies: $2,500
- Meals outside home: $2,400
- Maid service: $3,600
- House employees: $19,500
- Car gas and oil: $1,200
- Car wash: $450
- Health insurance: $2,335
- Life insurance: $12,500
- Life insurance for three children: $4,500
- Dry cleaning and laundry: $2,000
- Clothing: $60,000
- Medical, dental and prescriptions: $6,000
- Non-prescription meds, cosmetics, toiletries: $2,000
She also revealed she owed $212,263 on a Neiman Marcus/Capital One card, with debts of $90,404 on one JP Morgan Chase card and $90,996 on another.
In an amended financial affidavit filed in July 2022, she reduced many of those figures, but still came up with total monthly expenses of $146,555.
Orianne later testified she had further drastically reduced her outgoings to $6,000 a month, according to a summary by Judge Natasha DePrimo in the most recent ruling over the Aston Martin on January 13.
Bates's attorney had cited Orianne's higher amount in the latest enforcement bid.
And Judge DePrimo said in her summary: 'She (Orianne) testified that they are now $6,000 per month, but no specific evidence was introduced substantiating the $140,000 reduction in expenses….
'The court finds that there was insufficient evidence presented as to the Wife's inability to pay and maintain the status quo.'
DailyMail.com can reveal the spectacular spending of Orianne, including a monthly mortgage payment of $24,729, house employees for $19,500 and $60,000 in clothing
Orianne was given 30 days to bring all the payments up to date and was ordered to continue financing the lease.
DailyMail.com Orianne picked up Bates from a male escort site where he advertised himself as a 'sexy intellectual, with degrees in philosophy and political science.
But once she moved him into rock star Phil's mansion their fiery relationship saw her physically assault her new husband 'on several occasions' - once threatening to cut off his 'private parts', according to court documents.
Orianne picked up Bates from a male escort site where he advertised himself as a 'sexy intellectual, with degrees in philosophy and political science'
Bates was on the books of a company called Cowboys 4 Angels, using the name Ryan, while he was in Los Angeles, after moving from Florida to try to make it in the music business.
But he headed back to his home state when things didn't work out as planned.It is understood the couple had their first meeting at an exclusive five-star hotel in Miami Beach.
On the Cowboys 4 Angels website, 'Ryan in Los Angeles' was touted as 'the classic, charismatic Los Angeles gentleman, who is definitely guaranteed to exceed your expectations and show you an unforgettable experience!'
He was pictured sporting designer stubble and showing off his tanned six-pack with an open plaid shirt and with one hand behind his head.
'Originally from the east coast, this sexy intellectual is well-educated, having obtained collegiate degrees in Philosophy and Political Science, further reinforcing his ability to thrive in social and formal situations requiring stimulating, impressive and thought-provoking conversation,' continued the blurb.
'Ryan currently works as a personal trainer and musician… some of Ryan's main interests include art, fashion, traveling and live music.'
Orianne - whose maiden name is Cevey - was living with Collins when she allegedly selected Bates after he had returned to Florida, where court papers suggest he was still working as an escort.
Bates's legal team revealed how they first got together in answers to Orianne's divorce petition.
'At the time the parties met, Husband was employed by an escort service,' they wrote.
'The Wife selected Husband through the escort service and insisted on dating him.The parties' relationship rapidly progressed into a meaningful romantic relationship. Wife persuaded Husband to leave the escort service to marry her.'
'Husband moved from California to Florida on or about July 2020 and rented an apartment in Delray Beach, Florida.After the parties married, Wife insisted that Husband leave the sanctuary of his Delray apartment and move into the Collins residence in Miami with Wife.
'The Wife clearly understood that Husband's life would be turned upside down and the Husband and Wife would be sued by Phil Collins once Husband moved into the Collins residence.'
The Swiss-born jewelry designer got a $47million payout from Genesis legend Phil in their 2008 divorce
Bates claims he received the alleged threat to slice off his genitals after returning to the couple's new Fort Lauderdale mansion from spending Thanksgiving 2021 with his parents at their home in nearby Lighthouse Point.
He arrived to find Orianne had 'secretly removed' his clothes and other possessions and he asked for them back.
'Wife, who has a ferocious temper, threatened Husband with bodily harm (by cutting off his private parts) when he asked for his clothes and personal property', said his filing.
'The Wife, who has earned a 3rd degree black belt designation and is trained in boxing, previously physically assaulted Husband on several occasions prior to separation. On one occasion, Husband had to scream for the housekeeper to help him exit the house to avoid Wife's assault.
'Husband voluntarily vacated the marital residence for his safety.'
Orianne's attorneys have attacked Bates during the battle, writing: 'The Husband has not only syphoned funds from the Wife, but the Wife is now heavily encumbered and eVdEn eVe NakLiYaT has limited cash flow.She has been relying on assets to meet expenses.
'Unfortunately the Wife has hit the wall.'
The Vegas Golden Knights return from the All-Star break looking to halt an extended rough stretch.
Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators try to continue their winning ways amid a push to make the playoffs.
Looking to halt their season-high four-game losing streak, e N the visiting Golden Knights try to keep the Predators from a fourth consecutive victory on Tuesday night.
After play completed on Jan. 5, nA Vegas sat atop the Western Conference standings.However, the Golden Knights are 2-6-2 since and kL currently third in the Pacific Division. They totaled just five goals while going 0-2-2 in their final four games before last week's All-Star break -- all coming on the road.
That said, Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy isn't ready to panic.
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"We're still in a good position. That's the way we look at it. There's not many teams that can cruise home the last 30 games in this league, and we're certainly not one of them."
Vegas has won two straight and six of the last eight meetings with Nashville. Chandler Stephenson had a goal with two assists and Mark Stone added three helpers while Logan Thompson made 33 saves during the Knights' 5-4 overtime home victory against the Predators on New Year's Eve.
Since that defeat, though, Nashville is 9-4-0, a winner in five of the last six (5-0-1) and currently amid a season-high five-game home winning streak -- where each of its last three overall victories have happened. Though the Predators have totaled 13 goals during their three-game winning streak, they still remain just outside of playoff position in the West.
"I think if we're going to be able to continue to play the right way, and do the right things, eN we're going to be able to put the puck in the back of the net," Nashville coach John Hynes said.
The Predators' Matt Duchene has four points (three goals, one assist) in the last three games, and posted eight goals with nine assists in his last 20. Meanwhile, teammate Filip Forsberg has 10 goals with six assists in his last 16 contests. That includes a hat trick at Vegas in December.
Nashville All-Star Juuse Saros has a 2.25 goals-against average and .938 save percentage during his four-game home winning streak. Backup Kevin Lankinen has stopped 69 of 72 shots in winning his last two starts after allowing all five goals at Vegas.
Fresh off his first All-Star appearance, Vegas' Thompson (2.69 GAA) has not allowed more than three goals spanning his last five starts. Meanwhile, backup Adin Hill (2.73 GAA) has 10 wins this season.
Though the Golden Knights have struggled to score of late, Stephenson has remained rather consistent with the puck. He has recorded four of his team-high 44 points in the last five games.
Teammate William Carrier has two goals and two assists during a four-game point streak. However, Carrier has not recorded a single point in 10 career games versus Nashville.
--Field Level Media
