

NY Times Goes Full Simp for Deported Jamaican Kidnapper
Apr 25, 2025
Josh Firestine, a contributor focused on media malpractice and current events, joins the discussion to dissect the misrepresentations surrounding immigration in the media. They tackle the implications of a New York Times article portraying a deported individual as a 'kidnapper,' sharing insights on justice and societal narratives. The conversation humorously critiques police practices in Montana while highlighting absurdities in media coverage of criminal cases and immigration policies, shedding light on the complexities of accountability and rehabilitation.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Kidnapper's Deportation Story
- Nascimento Blair was deported after a kidnapping conviction and 15 years in prison in the US.
- He rebuilt a life with education and a business but still faced removal for his criminal past.
Media Sympathy vs Crime Reality
- The New York Times article sympathizes with the deported kidnapper, questioning strict enforcement.
- Yet the crimes and facts clearly supported his deportation under law.
Kidnapping Evidence in Trial
- Blair kidnapped a teenager over stolen marijuana but disputed charges and maintained innocence.
- Police found the teenager tied up with guns, establishing clear evidence against him.