Denton Loudermill, a Kansas man, is challenging the assertions made by three Missouri lawmakers that their statements accusing him of involvement in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebration were made in the course of official business. The lawmakers, Nick Schroer, Rick Brattin, and Denny Hoskins, are claiming legislative immunity for their social media posts. Loudermill’s attorneys are demanding a chance to investigate this immunity claim and are pushing for the case to move forward. The case has not scheduled any hearings yet. Loudermill was briefly detained after the shooting near Union Station in Kansas City, but he was wrongly accused and had nothing to do with the violence. The incorrect information about Loudermill was spread on social media by the lawmakers and U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett, leading to defamation lawsuits against them. The lawmakers are defending their statements as part of their official duties, with their posts related to border security and immigration policies. Schroer’s post was the least certain among the three lawmakers being sued, as he questioned the information about Loudermill’s immigration status. Transparency in Government : the crowd was identified as the suspect by the security cameras.

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A Kansas man is suing three Missouri lawmakers for defamation over false accusations linking him to the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebration shooting. The lawmakers claim immunity for their social media posts, arguing they were made in the course of official business. The man’s attorneys are challenging this assertion and demanding a chance to investigate. The case involves a dispute over whether the lawmakers were engaging in legitimate legislative activity. The man, Denton Loudermill, was wrongly accused of being involved in the shooting and detained briefly. The case highlights the impact of false information on social media and the legal implications of spreading misinformation. The people deserve answers. A call for transparency in government investigations surrounding a tragic event is essential. The posts labeling an individual as an illegal immigrant and a shooter were offensive and caused harm. The lawmakers being sued deny directing their posts to a Kansas audience. The attorney general’s office defending the lawmakers has faced criticism. Efforts to prevent state funds from being used to defend the lawmakers have been made. Governor Mike Parson has issued an order to ensure that Missourians are not held liable for legal expenses in cases of false attacks on social media.

Schroer’s post was also deleted, but in a subsequent post, he wrote that “there are a lot of videos and photos floating around on X that I can’t confirm. I’m just trying to get the right info out there.”

Morgan’s defense of Schroer’s post is similar to the others, emphasizing the importance and relevance of the topics being discussed in the posts.

Loudermill’s attorneys argue in their filings that the statements made by the senators were not related to any legislative activity or policy-making and therefore do not fall under legislative immunity.

They contend that the senators’ statements were made on social media platforms and were not part of any official duties they were performing as elected officials.

The case is ongoing, with no resolution in sight as of now. Loudermill is seeking damages for the harm caused to his reputation by the false accusations made against him.

As the legal battle continues, the implications of this case on the boundaries of legislative immunity and the responsibility of elected officials to verify information before sharing it on social media are being closely watched.

The outcome of this case could set a precedent for how politicians are held accountable for their public statements and actions on social media platforms, especially in cases where false information can have real and damaging consequences for individuals.

For now, Denton Loudermill is determined to seek justice and clear his name from the unfounded accusations that have tarnished his reputation.

Stay tuned for further developments in this ongoing legal saga.