Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted May 22, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 22, 2018 @f7ben.. Poor conspiracy Ben Former Seth Rich family spokesman files lawsuit against individuals, media outlet he says defamed him Oliver Darcy The Democratic communications consultant who volunteered as the spokesperson for the family of Seth Rich, the slain Democratic National Committee staffer whose unsolved murder became the basis for conspiracy theories, filed a lawsuit on Monday against a media organization and three individuals who he alleges peddled false claims about him. The consultant, Brad Bauman, filed the lawsuit in US District Court for the District of Columbia. It is the latest in a string of legal action taken against publications and individuals who pushed unfounded claims and theories about Rich's death. The lawsuit seeks both monetary relief and court-ordered solutions, known as injunctive relief, asking for "false and defamatory materials to be removed from any websites over which defendants have control." It named as defendents Matt Couch, a fringe internet activist; America First Media, Couch's media company; Ed Butowsky, a wealthy Texas businessman; and Howard Gary Heavin, the co-founder of Curves International. Rich was fatally shot in Washington, DC, in July 2016. Police have said evidence indicates he was the victim of a botched robbery, but far-right activists and media organizations suggested his death was the result of something far more sinister. Without evidence, they peddled a conspiracy theory that said Rich leaked a trove of DNC emails to Wikileaks and was killed in retribution for the supposed leak. The theory was convenient for some on the right as they disputed allegations Russia hacked the DNC, something President Trump had raised doubts about. Exclusive: The chaos behind the scenes of Fox News' now-retracted Seth Rich story Bauman became a target of the far-right when he started to serve as spokesman for Rich family. The consultant, who said he never met Rich and no longer represents the family, told CNN on Monday he volunteered to handle media inquires for the family after he was asked to do so by two friends of Rich shortly after the DNC staffer was killed. But conspiracy theorists portrayed Bauman as a fixer forced upon the family by the DNC to cover up a supposed crime. In the lawsuit, Bauman says he was never hired nor paid by the DNC. The lawsuit cited Butowsky telling a media outlet that Joel Rich, the father of Seth Rich, told him Bauman was "assigned" to the Rich family; Couch characterizing Bauman as a "crisis fixer" hired by the DNC who monitored the email account of Seth Rich's father; and Heavin referring to Bauman on InfoWars as a "professional DNC hitman" who would "cover up media issues around the Democratic Party." "Although none of these assertions is true, they have negatively affected Brad's professional reputation and ability to attract new clients as, among other things, an on-the-records spokesperson," the lawsuit said, "and further limited the scope of responsibilities and on-the-record duties he has been able to continue or undertake for existing clients, as well as caused him severe emotional distress." The lawsuit said the assault amounted to a "sustained defamatory campaign" of which Bauman became the target of for helping the Rich family preserve their son's legacy. Butowsky told CNN by phone Monday night that he was "just repeating" what Joel Rich told him when he claimed Bauman had been "assigned" to the family as spokesperson, and questioned why a lawsuit filed by a "low-life PR guy" was worth covering. "Nobody else in the world would find it remotely interesting except you and CNN," Butowsky told this reporter. Reached by phone, Heavin told CNN he wanted to consult with his lawyer before making a public comment. Couch could not immediately be reached for comment. Related: Family of slain Democratic staffer Seth Rich sues Fox News Bauman's lawsuit comes nearly two months after Aaron Rich, the brother of Seth Rich, filed a defamation lawsuit against Butowsky, Couch, America First Media, and The Washington Times for their alleged roles in peddling the conspiracy theory. Butowsky told CNN he wanted to know "how many more family members" of Seth Rich wanted to sue him, and Couch said he was "sued for investigating the truth." The Washington Times did not return requests for comment at the time. The parents of Seth Rich have also filed a lawsuit against Fox News and Butowsky, who told CNN at the time that the lawsuit "doesn't make any sense to me," and a Fox News spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. Previously, Rod Wheeler, a private investigator Butowsky had hired to investigate Seth Rich's death, sued Fox News and Butowsky, claiming the two concocted the conspiracy theory with oversight from the White House. Butowsky called that lawsuit "bulls**t" and Fox News has asked for a court to dismiss it. This month, the attorney representing Wheeler in that case asked to withdraw, citing a breakdown in the attorney-client relationship. http://money.cnn.com/2018/05/21/media/seth-rich-brad-bauman-lawsuit/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 ben should be one of the ones being sued. using seth rich as a political pawn and all. what a fucking dumb shit. "because assange said so" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Ben should start a fund me thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 He is still dead and murder is unsolved.... Being associated with the Clinton's is a good way to get robbed to death, your plane blowed up or make you want to commit suicide by coincidence. Coincidentally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Let's see his family's tax returns. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 First fucking line "Democratic communications consultant who volunteered as the spokesperson for the family of Seth Rich" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Previously, Rod Wheeler, a private investigator Butowsky had hired to investigate Seth Rich's death, sued Fox News and Butowsky, claiming the two concocted the conspiracy theory with oversight from the White House. Butowsky called that lawsuit "bulls**t" and Fox News has asked for a court to dismiss it. This month, the attorney representing Wheeler in that case asked to withdraw, citing a breakdown in the attorney-client relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted May 22, 2018 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 22, 2018 The Clown Posse knows better than the Rich family...... Typical low IQ hacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 5 hours ago, Momorider said: First fucking line "Democratic communications consultant who volunteered as the spokesperson for the family of Seth Rich" I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 If you have ever watched an episode of DATELINE, the "botched robbery" is always used and always disproven. People are mostly murdered by those who know them, or someone they know paid for it. I don't know what happened to the guy, but I would bet money it wasn't a botched robbery. Seems strange, the family would buy botched robbery and call case closed. Sounds kind of O J Simpson like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Assange said it was Rich.....the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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