Feds go after self-described
church in Florida selling bleaching
agent as cure for COVID-19A federal judge in Florida has ordered the leaders of a self-described church to cease selling a bleaching agent it falsely claims will treat and prevent COVID- 19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
The organization, known as the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing, is based in Florida and markets its "Master Mineral Solution," or MMS, as a treatment for preventing and treating countless diseases like Alzheimer's disease, autism, brain cancer, HIV/AIDS, and multiple sclerosis. Prosecutors say that in late March, investigators discovered Genesis began marketing MMS as a cure for COVID- 19.
Prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney's Office in South Florida filed a request with the U.S. District Court for a temporary restraining order against Genesis II Church and its leaders, arguing that the products are unsafe and that Genesis is a "secular organization," not a church.
"In the midst of a viral pandemic and national emergency like nothing seen for more than a century, the above-captioned defendants are exploiting the crisis by marketing a powerful industrial bleach to consumers as a remedy for coronavirus, which includes COVID-19, the novel disease that, in its four months of existence, has infected more than 2 million people worldwide and has claimed the lives of nearly 30,000 Americans," the prosecutors explained in court documents. "When warned by authorities that their conduct was unlawful, Defendants responded with open defiance, explicitly avowing that they need notand will 'never'obey the law."
The entity, run by Mark Grenon, Joseph Grenon, Jordan Grenon, and Jonathan Grenon, sells so-called "sacramental kits" that include a two-ounce bottle of MMS, or sodium chlorite, and a two-ounce bottle of hydrochloric acid, marketed as an "activator."
The Trump administration is cracking down on companies attempting to take advantage of consumers worried about the coronavirus, of which there have been more than 639,000 confirmed cases in the U.S. and nearly 31,000 deaths. The Federal Trade Commission and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have jointly issued warning letters to seven entities selling products that claim to treat the coronavirus, including teas, essential oils and colloidal silver.
"The Department of Justice will take swift action to protect consumers from illegal and potentially harmful products being offered to treat COVID-19," said Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt in a statement. "We will continue to work closely alongside our partners at the Food and Drug Administration to quickly shut down those selling illegal products during this pandemic."
The FDA also sent a warning letter to Genesis II Church last week over fraudulent claims about the product.
"We request that you take immediate action to cease the sale of such unapproved and unauthorized products for the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of COVID-19," the FDA said in its letter to Bishop Mark Grenon, Joseph Grenon, Jordan Grenon and Jim Humble.
Grenon, who is one of the founders of Genesis and referred to as "Archbishop," responded to the FDA in a letter two days later. "We can say cure, heal and treat as a Free Church," he wrote. "Don't need you [sic] approval or authorization for a Church Sacrament There will be NO corrective actions on our part You have no authority over us! Never going to happen."
Florida business records show that Jordan Grenon registered Genesis II Church in June 2015.
Humble, who says on his website that he retired in 2017 and is no longer involved with the group, purports to have created "Master Mineral Solution" by mixing a "simple water purification substance" with a food-grade acid. His website includes a step-by-step guide to making the product, which calls for consumers to mix sodium chlorite with fresh lemon or lime juice, or vinegar.
Genesis II Church also lists several testimonials that purport to come from people who claim they had coronavirus symptoms and felt better after taking "MMS." The testimonials, however, do not include names or any identifying information.
In a video posted to the Genesis website on March 8, Grenon provided dosage instructions for MMS as a COVID-19 treatment.
"Every week I am putting in the G2Sacramental dosing for Coronavirus," he explained. "Six drops MMS activated four ounces of water every two hours four or five times the first day, it should, it might even kick it out the first day, but depends on how long you've had it, if it's in your lungs, do it the second day again, then I'd go to three drops eight hours a day for three or four days, then just to keep going, kick it out of you. Small children, we can cut everything in half, three drops every two hours versus a couple days, three hours then a drop really, not three."
The FDA began warning consumers about the hazards of "Miracle Mineral Solution" products in 2010, which are also marketed as Miracle Mineral Supplement, MMS, Chlorine Dioxide Protocol or Water Purification Solution, it said. Distributors claim the solutions, when mixed with citric acid, can be used to treat a wide array of illnesses, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and the flu. But the FDA said it does not know of any research to support these allegations.
Instead, consumers of the "MMS" are drinking a powerful bleaching agent, the FDA has warned. Ingesting the solution, the agency said, can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Feds go after self-described church in Florida selling bleaching agent as cure for COVID-19
| Source: | CBS News |
| Published: | Apr 18, 2020 |
| Author: | MELISSA QUINN, ROBERT LEGARE, CLARE HYME |
| Post Date: | 2020-04-18 06:01:53 by Gatlin |
| Views: | 11758 |
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Gatlin posted on 2020-04-18 06:14:10 Reply Private Reply
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A K A Stone posted on 2020-04-18 08:13:44 Reply Private Reply
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Stoner posted on 2020-04-18 09:35:28 Reply Private Reply
#5: Deckard To: A K A Stone (#2)
Hundreds of others running scams, and Tater picks this story to post.
Deckard posted on 2020-04-18 13:38:23 Reply Private Reply
#6: Liberator To: Stoner (#4)
More like elephant sh*t....ramping up to Bronto-sh*t.
Liberator posted on 2020-04-18 13:54:47 Reply Private Reply
#7: Gatlin To: Deckard, A K A Stone (#5)
Edit:
Did you you ever think about asking Gatlin?
Gatlin posted on 2020-04-18 15:11:56 Reply Private Reply
#8: Deckard To: Gatlin (#7)
Just the corrupt criminals and murderers who wear a badge.
Oh, and the incompetent and psychotic.
While Killing a Suspect, Cops Fire 196 Rounds Into Store, With People Inside
Then there are the power-tripping assholes.
I Dont Need to Give You Social Distance! Tyrant Cop Apparently Thinks Hes Immune to COVID-19
You seem to forget that I have also been posting "good cop" articles.
Wisconsin Sheriff Says He Will Not Enforce Stay-at-Home Order, Cites Constitutional Rights
Deckard posted on 2020-04-18 15:15:13 Reply Private Reply
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Gatlin posted on 2020-04-18 15:27:22 Reply Private Reply
#10: Deckard To: Gatlin (#9)
Not a fan of Copeland.
What's your point queerbait?
Deckard posted on 2020-04-18 15:29:45 Reply Private Reply
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Gatlin posted on 2020-04-18 15:39:58 Reply Private Reply
#12: Liberator To: Deckard, A K A Stone (#8)
The bad news:
The owner of this forum seems content in allowing a psychotic troll to sh*t all over it, skid-marking credibility and vibe his forum. (For whatever inexplicable, mindless reason )
Insanity defined: Doing the same thing over & over again.
Liberator posted on 2020-04-18 15:43:54 Reply Private Reply
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Gatlin posted on 2020-04-18 15:50:33 Reply Private Reply
#14: Deckard To: Gatlin (#11)
The articles I post from FTP all have links to mainstream sources.
Yeah, I can determine who the bad cops are.
Firing 196 rounds into a store is insane.
50 Militarized Cops Destroying Family's Home Looking for an Unarmed Homeless Man Who Stole Ice Cream is INSANE!
Add to that, the family can't sue for damages.
Ninth Circuit Says Man Can't Sue Officers Who Destroyed His Home To Capture An Unarmed Homeless Man
The question is, why do you defend these psychos?
Deckard posted on 2020-04-18 15:50:39 Reply Private Reply
#15: Stoner To: Liberator (#6)
Exactly !!!
LOL !!!
Stoner posted on 2020-04-18 15:51:37 Reply Private Reply
#16: Deckard To: Gatlin (#13)
Check again princess - lately been posting about the coronahoax and sheep like you who drink the MSM kool-aid..
Deckard posted on 2020-04-18 15:52:30 Reply Private Reply
#17: Stoner To: Liberator (#12)
I also am puzzled as to why the owner allows it !!
A great mystery !!
Stoner posted on 2020-04-18 15:59:00 Reply Private Reply
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Liberator posted on 2020-04-18 16:09:18 Reply Private Reply
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I have my suspicions of course ;-)
Liberator posted on 2020-04-18 16:10:11 Reply Private Reply
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#26: A K A Stone To: Liberator (#12)
Even flat earth retards post here.
A K A Stone posted on 2020-04-18 17:40:39 Reply Private Reply
#27: A K A Stone To: Gatlin (#13)
The real question Alyssa is why are there so many bad cops to write about?
A K A Stone posted on 2020-04-18 17:43:43 Reply Private Reply
#28: A K A Stone To: Stoner (#17)
So you have someone to talk to that doesn't agree with you.
We could just have no comments.
Also Gatlin is right occasionally.
A K A Stone posted on 2020-04-18 17:45:05 Reply Private Reply
#29: A K A Stone To: Liberator (#20)
You can only give one plus.
So it is +1.
You are not 500.
A K A Stone posted on 2020-04-18 17:48:25 Reply Private Reply
#30: A K A Stone To: Gatlin (#25)
Well since you asked Alyssa. If they disregard their oath to defend the Constitution then that is one way of many to tell if they are bad.
If they defend said document it is evidence that they are good.
Since the constitution forbids bans on peaceful assembly.
It has been determined that you are a domestic enemy of the people and the Sheriff is a good guy. See how that works Alyssa? If you don't understand that is ok we all know you are stupid.
A K A Stone posted on 2020-04-18 17:52:22 Reply Private Reply
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Gatlin posted on 2020-04-18 18:24:39 Reply Private Reply
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I will move on.
I retracted noting.
Gatlin posted on 2020-04-18 18:25:55 Reply Private Reply
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Gatlin posted on 2020-04-18 18:37:11 Reply Private Reply
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I do Alyssa. You are not up to the task.
A K A Stone posted on 2020-04-18 18:37:58 Reply Private Reply
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Gatlin posted on 2020-04-18 18:56:44 Reply Private Reply
#39: Gatlin To: A K A Stone (#32)
I wiah to answer your question.
Gatlin posted on 2020-04-18 19:04:41 Reply Private Reply
#40: Liberator To: A K A Stone (#29)
My scoring system is different.
I'm willing to compromise.
+250 + 1/2.
See? I'm only actually 50% of the "pretentious pr*ck" you believe I am.
Liberator posted on 2020-04-18 19:09:34 Reply Private Reply
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Gatlin posted on 2020-04-18 20:44:27 Reply Private Reply
#43: A K A Stone To: Gatlin (#37)
Ok dunce lets start here. The constitution is the Supreme law of the land.
You have to change it with an amendment. If we can't start with that then you can get lost and stay off this thread.
Since it is the Supreme law of the land. You have to show me something in the Constitution that says the bullshit you just posted up there. Dumbass
Disrespectfully
A K A Stone posted on 2020-04-18 22:05:42 Reply Private Reply
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Gatlin posted on 2020-04-19 03:00:38 Reply Private Reply
#46: A K A Stone To: Gatlin (#44)
Dumb ass. What you wrote is an opinion. Comprende loser?
What does pursuant mean Alyssa?
You sound like Joe Biden pretending he is a professor only dumber.
Your comment is deleted you didn't obey.
A K A Stone posted on 2020-04-19 06:49:46 Reply Private Reply
#47: A K A Stone To: Gatlin (#45)
You have to change it with an amendment. If we can't start with that then you can get lost and stay off this thread.
Since it is the Supreme law of the land. You have to show me something in the Constitution that says the bullshit you just posted up there. Dumbass
Disrespectfully
A K A Stone posted on 2020-04-19 06:51:45 Reply Private Reply
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Gatlin posted on 2020-04-19 10:37:10 Reply Private Reply