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

[Jim Robinson]

JOINT PRESS RELEASE BY

FREE REPUBLIC LLC & CITY OF FRESNO

On September 12, 2003, the City of Fresno’s 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

[Mama_Bear]

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.

[JLO]

LOL!

[SandRat]

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.

[freekitty]

Good going, Jim....

[JustAmy]

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.

[skeeter]

Ya mess with the bull, ya get the horns.

[!1776!]

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.

[Calpernia]

You have an EXCELLENT point Mama_Bear. So why don't we do what we do best!

Virtual Freep!


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[Calpernia]

JOINT PRESS RELEASE BY

FREE REPUBLIC LLC & CITY OF FRESNO

On September 12, 2003, the City of Fresno’s 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.

[Lurker]

Just chuckling here, Jim.

Good one.

L

[GOPologist]

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!!!!

[Gabz]

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.

[DoughtyOne]

Very good Jim. I'm glad you held their feet to the fire on this. That was a despicable act on their part. Congratulations.

[JustAmy]

"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.

[mitchbert]

Right on, eh!

[MeekOneGOP]

[nutmeg]

I love it when the Good Guys win!

Congrats, Jim! :-)

[Mama_Bear]

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.

[nutmeg]

ping!

Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my infrequent ‘miscellaneous’ ping list.

[JustAmy]

"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.