This article documents a threat letter I received on February 7, 2026, and explains—plainly and factually—why it is not extortion, harassment, or criminal conduct to publish someone’s own words when they threaten you. This is published so others facing similar tactics can recognize them for what they are and not be intimidated into silence. Why I’m Publishing This Over the …
Why ZivZo’s Emergency Gag Request Failed (and What Their New Filings Really Say)
TL;DR: ZivZo and Benson J. Fischer just filed four papers trying to (1) keep their lawsuit alive and (2) get a TRO—a court order to muzzle my speech. Their own exhibits are mostly screenshots of my public posts. That doesn’t meet the legal test for a gag order, and their complaint still doesn’t plead specific, provably-false statements as required by federal pleading …
Maryland Bar Complaint Against Attorney Richard H. Schimel for Abusive Legal Filings
Background This post publishes the full text of a Bar complaint filed against Maryland attorney Richard H. Schimel for his role in abusive legal filings orchestrated with his associate Benson J. Fischer. The complaint describes how Schimel has been involved in repeated misuse of peace‑order and temporary‑restraining‑order procedures to harass critics, file frivolous motions, and weaponize the courts to suppress …