Hillary and Tina cover U.S. Congressman from Florida Alcee Hastings and the Arkansas Prison Blood Scandal.
Hillary’s Story
US Congressman Alcee Hastings began his political career when he was appointed to the US District court in 1977 and was known for his fight against social injustice. BUT, when he’s accused of bribery and conspiracy, he faces not one but two trials that puts his judgeship on the line.
Tina’s Story
In 1978, the Arkansas State Prison contracted with Health Management Associates to provide medical services and began paying inmates for blood. BUT, when they fail to screen the blood for diseases, thousands of recipients get infected.
Sources
Hillary's Story
Sun Sentinel
Congressman Alcee Hastings, after career of triumph, calamity and comeback, dies at 84--By Anthony Man
The New York Times
Alcee Hastings, Longtime Florida Congressman, Dies at 84--by Katharine Q. Seelye
United States Senate
The Impeachment Trial of Alcee L. Hastings (1989) U.S. District Judge, Florida
Wikipedia
Alcee Hastings
Encyclopedia
Alcee Hastings Trial And Impeachment: 1983 & 1989
United States House of Representatives
117TH CONGRESS, 1ST SESSION FORMERLY THE OFFICE OF REPRESENTATIVE ALCEE L. HASTINGS
Washington Post
Senate Removes Hastings
Whistleblower Network News
The Unheralded Story of Rep. Alcee Hastings’ Impeachment and an FBI Whistleblower--by Geoff Schweller
C-Span
Impeachment of Judge Alcee Hastings
Justia
Hastings v. United States, 802 F. Supp. 490 (D.D.C. 1992)
Tampa Bay Times
Alcee Hastings, pioneering civil rights activist, judge and politician, dies at 84--by Linda Robertson
Politico
Senate paves way for Hastings removal, Oct. 2, 1989--By ANDREW GLASS
Photos
Judge Hastings in 1986--from Florida Memory via Public Domain
Alcee Hastings Sworn In--from Zuma Wire via New York Post
Congressman Alcee Hastings--from US House of Representatives via Public Domain
Tina's Story
William & Mary Business Law Review
The Bloody Truth: Examining America's Blood Industry and its Tort Liability through the Arkansas Prison Plasma Scandal--by Sophia Chase
Medium
Repugnant Secrets: Did an Arkansas Prison Really Sell HIV-Contaminated Blood?--by Jennifer Rose
Arkansas Times
Clemency recommended again for prisoner who blew whistle on Arkansas prison blood scandal--By Max Brantley
The Daily Beast
Man Who Got Life for Toy Gun Robbery Will Finally Walk Free Next Month--by Kate Briquelet
Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Arkansas Prison Blood Scandal
Prison Legal News
Tainted Plasma Traced to Arkansas Prison: Bill Clinton's Blood Trails--by Jeffrey St. Clair
KNWA Fox 24
A CLOSER LOOK: prison tainted blood scandal and Rolf Kaestel’s connection--by Ninette Sosa
Salon
Blood Money--Suzi Parker
Photos
Rolf Kaestel Prison Photo via KNWA Fox 24
Rendering of B-domainless FVIII Protein--by Mattkosloski (CC BY 3.0)
Clinton being sworn in as governor of Arkansas--Clinton Family Photographs, Courtesy, William J. Clinton Presidential Library via Britannica
