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JOINT PRESS RELEASE BY FREE REPUBLIC LLC & CITY OF FRESNO [CITY OFFICIALLY RETRACTS LIBELOUS STMNT]
Official City of Fresno Web Site ^
| 01/16/04
| City of Fresno/Free Republic
Posted on 01/16/2004 3:30:23 PM PST by Jim Robinson
JOINT PRESS RELEASE BY
FREE REPUBLIC LLC & CITY OF FRESNO
On September 12, 2003, the City of Fresnos Human Relations Commission issued a news release describing Free Republic LLC as a hate group and accusing it of threatening violence towards minority groups. As a result of this, on September 22, 2003, Free Republic LLC filed a claim with the City of Fresno, which was a procedural first step in filing a lawsuit for defamation. Free Republic LLC and the City of Fresno announce that this dispute has been fully resolved.
The City of Fresno officially retracts the press release and acknowledges that the City had no basis for referring to the Free Republic as a hate group or accusing them of making threats against minorities. The City of Fresno also wishes to announce that Debbie Reyes, the Chair of its Human Relations Commission has resigned from her position, effective January 2, 2004.
Questions regarding this matter may be directed to either of the contacts set forth below.
Free Republic Charles L. Doerksen - 559 233 3434
City of Fresno Michael Slater, Assistant City Attorney 559 621 7500
TOPICS: Breaking News; Free Republic; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cityoffresno; debbiereyes; hatesite; hrc
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To: JustAmy; Jim Robinson; jkphoto; ladyinred; chadsworth; gracie1; Saundra Duffy; mtngrl@vrwc; ...
Thanks for the ping, Amy. THIS is what I have been waiting for.
You know, the press jumped all over this when we were called a hate group. We ended up with our faces on the nightly news. They sent reporters out to our rally and our picnic. Now that they have the retraction, they have no interest in reporting it. I could see it if one or two ignored it, but for ALL of the local news channels, radio stations and the newspaper to ignore this press release is darned disappointing.
81
posted on
01/16/2004 5:07:19 PM PST
by
Mama_Bear
(Lori)
To: SamAdams76
LOL!
82
posted on
01/16/2004 5:10:39 PM PST
by
JLO
To: Jim Robinson
Gee, wonder what happened? Do you think they (the City of Fresno and Debbie Reyes, formally the Chair of its Human Relations Commission) found out that FR is a 900# Gorilla?
Don't think Debbie is going to get even a fair reference from Fresno and know she won't get anywhere near a good one from FR.
Way to GO Jim.
83
posted on
01/16/2004 5:11:18 PM PST
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: Jim Robinson
Good going, Jim....
To: Mama_Bear
I'm not as sweet as you ..... it has made me mad as HELL!!
Looking at the Cty's website, it looks like they just put this there today. I wonder when they sent the press releases and to whom?
WE know a couple but I wonder if everyone got a copy of this.
85
posted on
01/16/2004 5:13:58 PM PST
by
JustAmy
(God Bless our Troops, God Bless President Bush and God Bless America)
To: Jim Robinson
Ya mess with the bull, ya get the horns.
86
posted on
01/16/2004 5:16:04 PM PST
by
skeeter
(Fac ut vivas)
To: Jim Robinson
If your travels bring you to Iowa and you need a home cooked meal, just let me know.
Can't offer much, but if you just need a quick bite you won't be disappointed.
Smoked pork loin would be my first suggestion...
Congratulations and keep the cash for yourself. You took the risk, you fought the fight and you deserve to reap the benefits.
87
posted on
01/16/2004 5:19:47 PM PST
by
!1776!
To: Mama_Bear; JustAmy
88
posted on
01/16/2004 5:24:59 PM PST
by
Calpernia
(Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
To: MJY1288; Calpernia; Grampa Dave; anniegetyourgun; Ernest_at_the_Beach; BOBTHENAILER; ...
JOINT PRESS RELEASE BY
FREE REPUBLIC LLC & CITY OF FRESNO
On September 12, 2003, the City of Fresnos Human Relations Commission issued a news release describing Free Republic LLC as a hate group and accusing it of threatening violence towards minority groups. As a result of this, on September 22, 2003, Free Republic LLC filed a claim with the City of Fresno, which was a procedural first step in filing a lawsuit for defamation. Free Republic LLC and the City of Fresno announce that this dispute has been fully resolved.
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posted on
01/16/2004 5:25:58 PM PST
by
Calpernia
(Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
To: Jim Robinson
Just chuckling here, Jim.
Good one.
L
90
posted on
01/16/2004 5:30:40 PM PST
by
Lurker
(Don't p*** down my back and try to tell me it's raining.)
To: !1776!
Your menu for Jim sounds like a winner; however, seeing as Jim is great guy, he should bring a representative of Fresno and you can stuff him/her with CROW!!!!
To: Jim Robinson
If I didn't say it before - congratulations.
You are a man of honor and principles and I am honored to be acquainted with you.
92
posted on
01/16/2004 5:32:28 PM PST
by
Gabz
(smoke gnatzies - small minds buzzing in your business -swat'em)
To: Jim Robinson
Very good Jim. I'm glad you held their feet to the fire on this. That was a despicable act on their part. Congratulations.
To: !1776!; Jim Robinson
"Smoked pork loin would be my first suggestion... "
Hey ..... can I go as far as Iowa, Jim?
I'll see if I can find a distant cousin to visit until I can hitch a ride back to Californa.
94
posted on
01/16/2004 5:34:08 PM PST
by
JustAmy
(God Bless our Troops, God Bless President Bush and God Bless America)
To: Jim Robinson
Right on, eh!
95
posted on
01/16/2004 5:34:48 PM PST
by
mitchbert
(Facts are Stubborn Things)
To: Calpernia; Jim Robinson
96
posted on
01/16/2004 5:36:39 PM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(Freeper formerly known as MeeknMing)
To: Jim Robinson
I love it when the Good Guys win!
Congrats, Jim! :-)
97
posted on
01/16/2004 5:38:18 PM PST
by
nutmeg
(Is the DemocRATic party extinct yet?)
To: JustAmy
WE know a couple but I wonder if everyone got a copy of this. I wonder if we can find out who this press release was sent out to? I think it would be nice to know.
98
posted on
01/16/2004 5:38:48 PM PST
by
Mama_Bear
(Lori)
To: StarFan; Dutchy; alisasny; Black Agnes; BobFromNJ; BUNNY2003; Cacique; Clemenza; Coleus; cyborg; ...
ping!
Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my infrequent miscellaneous ping list.
99
posted on
01/16/2004 5:44:22 PM PST
by
nutmeg
(Is the DemocRATic party extinct yet?)
To: Mama_Bear; Jim Robinson
"I wonder if we can find out who this press release was sent out to? I think it would be nice to know."
Jim ..... do you think there is any way to get this info? Can Charles get it for us?
Inquiring minds want to know.
100
posted on
01/16/2004 5:44:47 PM PST
by
JustAmy
(God Bless our Troops, God Bless President Bush and God Bless America)
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