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AKMuckraker: Huffington Post Blogger in Palin's Cross Hairs
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
... Van Flein's letter threatening legal action specifically pointed the finger at Alaska blogger Shannyn Moore as "most notably" claiming as "fact" that Palin resigned under federal investigation. ...
"It's just not true"
Hyscience —
... Meanwhile, the Anchorage Daily News reports Sarah Palin's personal attorney has issued a statement "denouncing rumors that Palin resigned because she is under criminal investigation and threatening legal action for publishing 'defamatory' material about the governor." The attorney specifically provide notice to Ms. Moore, and those who re-publish the defamation, such as Huffington Post, MSNBC, the New York Times and The Washington Post, that the Palins will not allow them to propagate defamatory material without answering to ...
Palin's Lawyer Threatens Bloggers, Media
Crooks and Liars —
During her now 10 month-long media victimization campaign, Sarah Palin has time and again revealed her fundamental misunderstanding of the First Amendment and Americans' free speech rights. Now as she prepares to exit the Alaska Governor's mansion, her confusion - and thin skin - is again on display.
On the Fourth of July of all days, Palin's lawyer Thomas Van Flein issued a warning that his client would bring defamation claims against bloggers and media alike speculating on rumors of a criminal investigation involving the ...
palin 2012...somebody else 2014!
skippy the bush kangaroo —
... and, just to prove how much out of the spotlight palin wants to get, she's threatening lawsuits. that'll keep her out of the public eye! alaska daily news: ...
TPMDC Sunday Roundup
TPM Election Central —
... Sarah Palin's attorney, Thomas Van Flein, is threatening legal action against Web sites and other news outlets that have published rumors that Palin may be resigning due to a possible federal investigation. "I can say definitively I am aware of no criminal investigation whatsoever involving Sarah Palin. Zero," said Van Flein. ...
Pity Poor Palin ... The 'Victim' Threatens to Sue
TalkLeft —
... Jeralyn pointed out a significant flaw in that theory: the expiration of the statute of limitations probably precluded prosecution, even if wrongdoing occurred. As ...
Palin threatens to sue media
News —
... Sarah Palin will take legal action against anyone suggesting a criminal investigation forced her resignation, the Governor's lawyer said in a statement last night. Thomas Van Flein singled out blogger Shannyn Moore, who he says has "most notably" perpetuated false information about Palin. Moore blogs for the Huffington Post, and brought up the rumor about a criminal invesgitation during a Friday appearance on MSNBC. The Anchorage Daily News summarizes the allegations: Rumors that Palin steered contracts for the 2003 construction of the Wasilla Sports Complex before leaving ...
No Palin Investigation
Rhymes With Right —
... truth to those rumors that we're investigating her or getting ready to indict her," Special Agent Eric Gonzalez said in a phone interview Saturday. "It's just not true." He added that there was "no wiggle room" in his comments for any kind of inquiry. Well, you don't get any more definitive than that. There will be no indictments, and she is not suspected of corruption. Just call it one more frivolous claim disproved against Palin. Except there is a new wrinkle to this one. Palin's attorney is raising the possibility of legal action against those making ...
Shannyn Moore to Sarah Palin: Sue Me! Please!
The BRAD BLOG —
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skippy the bush kangaroo —
... "there is a scandal rumor here that there is a criminal investigation into some activities and that's been rumored for about, i don't know, probably six weeks or two months," moore explained to the anchorage daily news prior to the sunday presser, in response to being named, along with a number of mainstream media outlets, by palin's private attorney, thomas van flein, in a remarkable statement on behalf of the governor. ...
Palin to Sue Fox?: Contributor Excoriates Palin, References Wasilla Contracting Scandal
The BRAD BLOG —
... When asked why the other outlets who hadn't reported on the matter had been targetted as well in the statement,"Van Flein said he believed they were asking questions," according to the Anchorage Daily News. "What I've been informed is that they've been interviewing people in Wasilla about this, and have tried to interview the governor's parents about it," Palin's attorney told the paper. ...
