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played a role in its formation. In an attempt to uncover the leaks inside of the palace, François
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Duvalier regime in Haiti and built a network of informants inside the presidential palace of Port-au-Prince. He then would broadcast his intel from Brooklyn and in shortwaves in Haiti that became known as
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Raymond Joseph spent his early years surrounded by
Christian missionaries. At birth, Joseph was refused Dominican Republic citizenship in several attempts. Following the genocide of over 10,000 Haitians at the border due to the
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Baptist preacher, who assisted him in coming to the United States. Joseph enrolled in the Pastor's Course at
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