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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Missouri senator immunity challenge
2. Chiefs parade shooting defamation suit
A Kansas man is suing three Missouri lawmakers for defamation, challenging their claims that he was involved in a shooting at a Kansas City Chiefs’ celebration. The man’s attorneys are demanding a chance to test the assertions made by the senators in federal court. The senators are claiming legislative immunity for their social media posts and challenging the court’s jurisdiction. The case involves a dispute over statements made on social media linking the man to the shooting. The man, who was falsely accused by conservatives, is seeking justice and clarification on the matter through legal action against the lawmakers. The people deserve answers. The call for transparency in government investigations is crucial, as highlighted in a post written on behalf of Schroer. The nature of the posts, which labeled Loudermill as an illegal immigrant and a shooter, caused significant harm. Despite assertions of no personal connections to Kansas, the impact of the posts was felt in the state where Loudermill resides. The entry of Bailey’s office to defend the lawmakers has sparked criticism. Efforts to prevent state funds from being used for legal expenses in defamation suits have been made. Missourians should not bear the burden of legal expenses resulting from false attacks on social media.
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The Kansas man who is suing three Missouri lawmakers for defamation is challenging their assertions that their statements accusing him of being involved in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration were made in the course of official business.
In filings Monday in the federal lawsuits Denton Loudermill is pursuing against the three state senators, his attorneys demand a chance to test those assertions. Loudermill’s attorneys – Arthur Benson, LaRonna Lassiter Saunders, and Katrina Robertson – filed three almost identical responses Monday to the motions for dismissal by state Sens. Nick Schroer, Rick Brattin, and Denny Hoskins.
The three senators are being represented by Attorney General Andrew Bailey, and their filings have claimed legislative immunity for their social media posts and that the Kansas federal court where the case was filed has no jurisdiction over them.
“Defendant’s assertion of immunity depends on facts not conceded by the plaintiff: whether or not the Defendant was engaged in ‘legitimate legislative activity,’” Loudermill’s attorneys wrote in a response to Schroer’s motion to dismiss the case. “And that factual contention involves issues of whether or not the defendant was formulating, making, determining, creating, or opposing legislative policy.”
The filings demand a chance to conduct an investigation of the immunity claim if the case cannot move forward without a determination.
No hearings have been scheduled in the case.
Loudermill was detained briefly by law enforcement after gunfire erupted near Union Station in Kansas City as the Super Bowl celebration was ending.
The violence, tied to a dispute among the partiers, led to the death of Lisa Lopez-Galvan and left 22 others injured. Three men, none of whom is an immigrant, face state murder charges for their role in the shootings, and three others face federal firearms charges for selling guns involved in the shootings.
Loudermill, who was born in Kansas, was detained briefly because he was too slow to leave the area of the shooting, he told The Independent in an interview earlier this year.
He was photographed with his hands behind his back, sitting on a curb. An account on X, formally known as Twitter, with the name Deep Truth Intel used the photo and labeled Loudermill an “illegal immigrant” under arrest as the shooter.
It then showed up in posts from the Missouri Freedom Caucus, the group of six Republican state senators who battled with the Senate’s GOP leadership. The post was deleted and replaced with one that affirmatively stated he had nothing to do with the shootings.
Brattin, Hoskins, and Schroer, as well as U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett, a Tennessee Republican, also spread the incorrect information on social media, including the Deep Truth Intel post or a similar post with Loudermill’s photo.
Burchett is also being sued by Loudermill and is challenging the jurisdiction in the federal court in Kansas. Burchett is not claiming any form of official immunity for his post.
In the filings written by assistant attorney general Jeremiah Morgan, Brattin, Hoskins, and Schroer have sought to tie their statements to their official duties.
Brattin’s first post linking Loudermill to the shooting, since deleted, demanded “#POTUS CLOSE THE BORDER” and incorporated the deleted Deep Truth Intel post.
That is a policy statement by an elected official, Morgan wrote about Brattin’s post.
“Defendant’s statement, directed at the President of the United States, was a statement on border security at the southern border—an issue of clear national and political importance,” he wrote.
Hoskins’ version on X shared a screenshot of the Deep Truth Intel post and blamed President Joe Biden and political leaders of Kansas City for making the shooting possible.
“Fact – President Biden’s open border policies & cities who promote themselves as Sanctuary Cities like #Kansas City invite illegal violent immigrants into the U.S.,” Hoskins posted.
That post has been deleted, but in a Feb. 14 post without a photo, Hoskins wrote that “information I’ve seen” states “at least one of the alleged shooters is an illegal immigrant and all 3 arrested are repeat violent offenders.”
Hoskins hedged it with “IF THIS IS ACCURATE” and repetition of conservative rhetoric to stop immigration and restrain cities that help immigrants, blaming crime on “catch and release policies of liberal cities.”
Morgan’s defense of that statement is almost identical to the one raised for Brattin’s post.
“Defendant’s statement, directed at the President of the United States, was a statement on policies related to border security and the rights of citizens protected under the Second Amendment—issues of clear national and political importance and salience,” the filing states.
Schroer was the least certain post about the immigration and arrest status of Loudermill among the three now being sued.
Schroer’s post included a link to one from Burchett stating, over Loudermill’s photo, that “One of the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade shooters has been identified as an illegal Alien.”
“Can we get any confirmation or denial of this from local officials or law enforcement?” Schroer wrote on X. “I’ve been sent videos or stills showing at least 6 different people arrested from yesterday but officially told only 3 still in custody.
The Need for Transparency in Government Investigations
In a recent call for greater transparency in government investigations, the people are seeking answers to a tragic event that has left many questions unanswered. The demand for transparency comes as a response to a series of posts made by individuals in positions of power that have raised concerns about the nature of the incident and the handling of the investigation.
The Impact of Offensive Statements
The statements made in these posts have not only been offensive but have also caused harm to individuals involved in the incident. Labeling someone as an illegal immigrant and a shooter can have serious consequences, both personally and professionally. The injury to one’s reputation can be significant, especially when the statements are seen by a large audience.
Legal Battles and Jurisdiction Issues
In response to the offensive statements made by these individuals, legal battles have ensued, with questions arising about jurisdiction and the responsibility of those involved. The assertion that the posts were not directed towards a specific audience raises concerns about accountability and the impact of such statements on individuals’ lives.
A Call for Accountability
As the legal battles continue, there is a growing demand for accountability and justice for those affected by the offensive statements. The entry of government officials into the legal proceedings has drawn criticism from various quarters, with calls for transparency and fairness in the handling of the case.
Governor’s Stance on Legal Expenses
Governor Mike Parson has taken a strong stance on the issue of legal expenses related to the lawsuits, stating that Missourians should not be held liable for expenses incurred due to false attacks on social media. This stance reflects a commitment to upholding the values of justice and fairness in the legal system.
In conclusion, the people deserve answers and transparency in government investigations, especially in cases where offensive statements have caused harm to individuals. The legal battles and jurisdiction issues highlight the need for accountability and justice for those affected by such statements. Governor Parson’s stance on legal expenses reflects a commitment to upholding the values of justice and fairness in the legal system.
