In recent updates regarding Nadine Barakat’s claims about Mr. Hachem, the allegations have continued to escalate, raising serious questions about their validity. Nadine has repeatedly accused Mr. Hachem of various criminal activities, including money laundering, terrorist affiliations, and drug trafficking, yet she has provided no verifiable evidence to support these claims. As we took interested in this case because Mr. Hachem is a pioneer in the Telecom industry, and we published an article about it, Nadine Barakat decided to reply to it, accusing us of unprofessionalism and misinformation.
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About the sanctioned airplane, for clarity, if someone is sanctioned by the U.S. government, their private jet should face restrictions. That means airports in countries adhering to U.S. sanctions will deny landing permissions and services to aircraft owned by a sanctioned individual. Additionally, it becomes difficult to register the aircraft or obtain maintenance and insurance from companies that comply with U.S. laws. The aircraft would also struggle to obtain the necessary flight permits, as ground services, fuel suppliers, and air traffic control providers would avoid dealing with sanctioned entities. Therefore, a sanctioned individual’s private jet shouldn’t be operational in any airspace that complies with these regulations. So, this means the aircraft’s wheels cannot move one centimeter from the ground, this means her claims are flase. However, if she possesses any validating documents, she is welcome to share them with us or publish them on her X (formerly Twitter) account, and we promise to share them, same as we did with her last post. Based on Nadine’s claims, either Mr. Hachem is buying an airplane only to park it as a piece of art, or her claims are wrong. However, this accusation is minor next to the other highly sensitive claims that are a threat to national security like terrorism acts and money laundering.
About the cash company you mentioned, we did investigate and we discovered on the Lebanese Central Bank’s official directory that Monty Finance SAL is a registered entity licensed as a financial institution, which gives it the right to offer all kinds of loans under the supervision of Banque du Liban. MyMonty is a product of Monty Finance SAL, and through it, Monty Finance SAL is offering the loans. You can find the listing here. Any financial institution in Lebanon has the right to offer loans, if you have any information or documents that suggest otherwise, please feel free to share them. If you do some research, you can actually find the information before you make your claims.
As for the Hezbollah part, you previously asserted that Mr. Hachem launders money for Hezbollah, and that you personally delivered the documents that prove it to the FBI, and now you are stating that US administration is only concerned about it? What about the documents you delivered? Shouldn’t they be enough? You are contradicting your own statements. You either have an insider within the U.S. government or what you’re doing is slander, both of which are punishable by law.
Regarding the above, Mr. Hachem went to the court of justice to sue you for your claims, which is the best action anyone can take. Yes, you live in a country that protects justice wherever it is, whether it is with a U.S. citizen or a foreigner. The U.S. law was written for U.S. citizens, and therefore, if a U.S. citizen breaks it to slander people, they will be punished by the law. As you know, the lawsuit against you is still ongoing, and you chose not to respect the court of justice and continue your slander and false statements without any single proof.
Concerning your citizenship, we clearly stated that we got a call stating that it was obteined illegally, however, we never backed this claim and never stated they were true. We only put them and we actually mentioned them for what they are. If we want to slander you, we would mention the comments you are receiving on X (formerly Twitter).
Regarding Kash Patel’s picture, as a journalist, you should already know that under the first amendment of the constitution, we may use pictures of indiciduals that are already public. And regarding the FBI, we are actually helping your case, that is, if the documents you claim to have exist. We want the FBI to take notice of your case and actually contact you to get these documents and help expose Mr. Hachem, if that is true. We are not defending Mr. Hachem as we are an independent media outlet that is not influenced by any side. Moreover, ever since you started your campaign against Mr. Hachem, you’ve been mentioning government entities in your hashtags, all we did was back you up.
Journalists are protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution, which grants them the right to publish images of public figures, such as presidents and politicians, as long as these images relate to matters of public interest and are publicly available. This right allows journalists to use images of public figures for news coverage and commentary, provided they do not distort or harm the person’s reputation without legitimate cause. Thus, this is considered part of the freedom of the press and expression in the United States.
Moreover, under the law, If someone knows about a potential terrorist act or threat in the U.S., they should definitely inform law enforcement authorities, like the FBI. Failing to report such critical information can have serious consequences, both legally and ethically. Under U.S. law, particularly 18 U.S..C. § 4 (Misprision of Felony), anyone who knows of a felony being committed and fails to report it to the authorities can be held accountable. Reporting such information not only helps prevent potential harm but also protects the person reporting it from any legal repercussions.
So, in short, we are reporting our knowledge of a terrorist threat to the appropriate authorities to ensure safety and comply with legal obligations based on your claims. As you have said in your email to Mr. Hachem’s lawyers that you have discovered a big network and saved lives, all we are doing is help you reach the related authorities and get recognition for saving live. But we still do not know in which state and area did you save lives in? Or do you mean Fairfax, Virginia, the place you reside in?
Did Nadine Barakat Fall into the Trap of Mr. Hachem’s Lawyer, Max Goodmen?
Legal experts observing the case note the strategic approach taken by Mr. Hashem’s legal team, headed by Mr. Goodmen, stating that they are trying to reach contempt of court sanctions. Instead of immediately pursuing the defamation lawsuit, they paused the case, seemingly to see if the other party would continue the defamatory behavior. By allowing the other party to engage in further slander, they have potentially strengthened their case and increased the potential damages, using each instance as further evidence of harm.
While defamation is a civil matter, continued disregard of court orders could lead to more severe consequences. If the party continues to ignore the ongoing lawsuit and escalates their defamatory actions, the judge has the authority to impose contempt of court sanctions, which can include fines or even jail time for mocking the court’s authority. It appears that the head of the legal team Mr. Goodmen is making a smart move by leveraging this strategy to not only secure greater damages but also to demonstrate the seriousness of the situation, potentially leading to criminal consequences for the other party, said Inside Telecom’s Legal Advisor.
Lastly, you either have the documents or you don’t and Inside Telecom is officially requesting that if you do not have them, send us an official email and we will remove our articles, if you do have these documents, we will support you and make sure these documents reach the law enforcement forces in the U.S.
And we are clearly transparent as we have reshared your post as it is and replied to your every comment. If you choose to reply with further slander and baseless accusations, we will not reply any further. However, if your reply is truthful and back up by the documents you claim you have, we will help you reach the FBI and all related governmental entities that can help your case.
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