Police have authority over investigation into the death of Obama’s chef, despite withholding public information.
Police Withholding Information in Death of Obama’s Personal Chef
Authorities are keeping tight-lipped about the recent death of former President Barack Obama’s personal chef, Tafari Campbell. While police have declared it an accident, the lack of transparency is raising suspicions.
In an “exclusive” report, the U.K. Daily Mail reveals that local police are refusing to release basic facts about the case, including the identity of the witness and the 911 caller. Campbell reportedly drowned while paddleboarding near the Obama estate on July 23.
The incident occurred near Edgartown Great Pond, an expansive body of water connected to the Atlantic Ocean, which borders the former president’s property on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
Authorities are citing an exemption to a public records law that allows them to withhold information that could jeopardize an ongoing investigation.
However, since foul play has been ruled out, the only remaining issue is the toxicology report.
Sources have revealed that state police provided pre-drafted rejection letters to other law enforcement agencies, denying media organizations’ requests for additional information.
“It’s driving me absolutely nuts because it’s making it seem like there’s something going on, when there’s not,” said an unnamed public safety officer. “As far as I know, some poor guy went out on a paddleboard, and he wasn’t a great swimmer, and he drowned. I know the optics of this look like it could be a lot more than that. I see what makes this a story. I know this has the recipe for a conspiracy. But from what I have seen, there’s no drama to this. If you guys just had everything, you’d see there’s really nothing to this and move on. Instead, you’re left with what appears like a mystery.”
Unsurprisingly, members of the media are skeptical.
For example, some might question the statement that Campbell was not a “great swimmer.”
The Washington Post reports that one of Campbell’s Instagram accounts showcased his love for swimming, fitness, cooking, and family. Although the social media accounts have been made private since his death, the Daily Mail published a screen capture from a video on Campbell’s account, showing him swimming in a lap pool wearing swim fins.
According to authorities, a fellow paddleboarder stated that Campbell lost his balance and fell off his board in the Edgartown Great Pond. He briefly struggled to stay afloat before submerging and not resurfacing.
It is worth noting that Campbell was not using a leash to tether the paddleboard to his ankle, nor was he wearing a life jacket, according to police.
The fellow paddleboarder, reportedly another Obama staff member, called for help from someone who then dialed 911. The caller is believed to be a member of Obama’s Secret Service detail.
Multiple police and fire agencies conducted a search throughout the night, and Campbell’s body was recovered the next morning in 8 feet of water.
During this incident, the Obamas were not at home, as confirmed by USA Today. The outlet also addressed a social media post circulating with a picture of the former president sporting what appeared to be a black eye and bandaged fingers, insinuating his involvement in Campbell’s death. However, the article debunked these claims, stating that the photo did not show any injury to Obama’s eye and that taping fingers is a common practice among golfers to prevent blisters.
The investigation into Campbell’s death continues, and the lack of transparency from authorities has only fueled speculation.
Source: The Western Journal
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