pa is slapping the slapp and it’s about damn time.

As the “named resident” in the Bishop Tube SLAPP suit a few years ago, I can honestly say it’s about time. My attorney prevailed because I had not done anything wrong OR what a developer accused me of, but along with the Delaware Riverkeeper I sat in this piece of BS for like 3 years all the way to superior court.

Like the Delaware Riverkeeper, I was vindicated. My attorney is and was Sam Stretton of West Chester.

My opinions on this toxic site remain unchanged. TCE isn’t something to play around with and I am entitled to said opinion as per the First Amendment. 

If you ever wonder why I fight so hard to protect my first amendment rights, it’s because I’ve literally had to in court.

This is why I find it particularly abhorrent that what does Great Valley Middle School kids have done the teachers is categorized as first amendment rights because in my humble opinion, never, the twain shall meet. And guess what? The first amendment says that I can say that.

Thank you State Rep. Ryan Bizzaro. And to Governor Josh Shapiro, I also say thank you.

Philadelphia Inquirer:

A new law protects Pa. citizens from retaliatory lawsuits for speaking out 

Free speech advocates say the new protections are “more important than ever.”

by David Gambacorta
Updated July 18, 2024, 4:09 p.m. ET
Published July 18, 2024, 11:51 a.m. ET

https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/51057033/bill-to-end-frivolous-lawsuits-signed-into-law-by-gov-shapiro

https://www.wtaj.com/news/regional-news/gov-shapiro-signs-bill-to-end-frivolous-lawsuits-in-pennsylvania/

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/pennsylvania-protects-press-freedom-5260163/

https://www.ballardspahr.com/insights/alerts-and-articles/2024/07/pennsylvania-protects-press-freedom-passes-anti-slapp-statute

https://www.eriereader.com/article/antislapp-legislation-passes-unanimously-in-the-pa-state-senate

What was the Bishop Tube SLAPP suit? Read on:

PA Environment Digest: Sen. Farnese Pushes Bill To Prevent Lawsuits Meant To Intimidate Citizen Groups

https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2017/07/27/chesco-advocates-accuse-developer-of-trying-to-muzzle-free-speech-over-toxic-site/