I am still mentally processing the results of today's hearing. My initial take is that they were largely in my favor. I reserve the right to change this opinion should further reflection in a less-weary state modify my conclusions.
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Some outcomes: a motion for a protective order seeking to limit my free speech was denied. And a subpoena duces tecum was found to be a fishing expedition and was almost entirely quashed.
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Furthermore, Cantwell's bond conditions were modified to prevent him from posting about me in any way. I'll need the transcript to accurately reflect the judge's ruling, but if I remember correctly, several posts were determined to be intimidating.
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This followed an admission by Cantwell under cross-examination that a post on his blog that contained lyrics to a song titled "Gassing K*kes and Tr*nnies," which includes the words "they deserve to die," was in fact about myself and the other victim-witness.
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Despite his testimony that I tweet about him frequently, since he sued me I have refrained from mentioning him in all but a specific few situations, largely: - advocating for my own good name; - locally newsworthy items.
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The bond hearing seemed to turn once again into a de facto trial of my Twitter account. I feel that this is an attempt to silence me.
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At one point the defense actually conflated an unnamed third party getting a 30 day ban from Facebook for using a slur with the Court's authority to restrict my speech, arguing that if Facebook can do it, so can the Albemarle County Circuit Court. My world is truly this absurd.
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This whole thing is sadly peak 2018 surrealist tragedy.
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I’m sorry that you have to deal with this. This random internet stranger is rooting for you, for whatever that’s worth.
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Frankly, sounds like you got them on the run.
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Are you feeling all better/recovered from surgery?
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