Part II.

In writing these articles we hope to alleviate fears, encourage individuals to stop posting harassing threats of imminent lawsuits and educate ourselves and others as to exactly what constitutional protections are afforded to each of us. We also hope that these articles stimulate debate on the topic of internet postings, the right of free speech and the limits imposed by the current case law.

Freedom of speech is at the heart of America’s unique sense of liberty and democratic values. Justice Louis Brandeis wrote in Whitney v. California (1927), that

“freedom to think as you will and to speak as you think are means indispensable to the discovery and spread of political truth… order cannot be secured merely through fear of punishment for its infraction; that it is hazardous to discourage thought, hope and imagination; that fear breeds repression; that repression breeds hate; that hate menaces stable government; that the path of safety lies in the opportunity to discuss freely supposed grievances and proposed remedies; and that the fitting remedy for evil counsels is good ones… the best test of truth is the power of the thought to get itself accepted in the competition of the market.”

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With much appreciation, I am grateful to Einy and Kerry for the hard work they did researching the previous story. Part two is on its way along with other companion pieces. Right now though, several have indicated interest in other mysteries and criminal cases. The one that is gripping the hearts of the American public presently is the story of missing three year old Caylee Anthony. Thank you Dove for this comprehensive overview of a very sad situation.

Where is Caylee?
This has been a question that has been asked over the past month by many concerned people looking for her. Caylee Anthony who has now turned 3 was not reported missing until 5 weeks later after last being seen by her grandmother who made a 911 call.

Her mother, Casey Anthony was later arrested and held with a bond of $500,000.00. She has since been bailed out of jail by a bondsman from California, Tony Padilla.

Anyone following the case has been aware of the twists and turns that are shocking to most and make a person wonder how any mother could allow this to happen to her child. Read the rest of this entry »

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Those of us who have been following the investigations and subsequent lawsuits surrounding the deaths of Anna Nicole Smith and her son Daniel Wayne Smith have at one time or another been threatened with exposure to lawsuits, physical violence and other sundry unmentionable acts. At times, I have felt embarrassed, humiliated, angered, outraged, amused and frustrated. But lately the dominant emotion has been disbelief. Disbelief, that human beings can behave in a manner that I never imagined before joining the list of interested citizens reading and voicing my opinion on the subject.

Many have expressed their frustration over the perception that their fundamental right to free speech has been threatened and at times thwarted by persons involved in this whole mess of a media and legal circus. Most of these rants have no basis in fact or law and the problem is easily remedied by simply clicking on the “red x” in the corner and retiring with a good book. But not all the concerns expressed can be so casually dismissed. As tawdry and at times silly as some of this is, there are profound legal and moral issues involved.

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I just read a great article that highlights why bloggers among others are being sued by Anna Nicole Smith's mother, Virgie Arthur.

The main hench woman is Nelda Rose Turner aka rosespeaks.com, appointed by Howard K. Stern's sister Bonnie Stern and family as legal liaison for Howard K. Stern and his attorney's. She has led the internet blog world attack against anyone perceived to be a threat to Howard K. Stern. Its all there, quoted and dated word for word.

Check out the article  http://the-red-couch.blogspot.com/2008/08/sound-and-fury-of-rose-amounts-to.html

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No family enjoys the tasks that inevitably come with planning a funeral or the death of a loved one and it’s even harder to deal with after a death.

My family and I decided with the failing health of a family member that we wanted to get that part out of the way before, rather than after. Cemetery lots in a beautiful location have been purchased.. Step two was a memorial stone. We chose one yesterday.

Looking at the monuments naturally reminded me of Anna Nicole Smith and her son Daniel Wayne Smith whose Bahamian graves are unmarked to this day even though a year and a half has passed since the death of Anna Nicole and two years is fast approaching since the death of Daniel.

On June 20th 2007, Art Harris, thebaldtruth.com who was writing many “exclusives” about the Anna Nicole and Daniel Smith deaths announced in an article; “Exclusive: New Details on Gravestone For Anna; Wanted: Flawless, 7 X 8 Foot Slab of Granite; Stern and Birkhead Hunt “Perfect” Memorial; TBD Anna & Daniel Photo To Be Etched in Stone”.

Following a guest article written for this site about the condition of the graves which were reported as barren without even a ground vase, “rosespeaks.com” on January 5th 2008, published a blog article citing Harris’s article above and a press release from a Woodland California firm, Aquarius Laser Etching and Design

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As I wrote a few days ago, there are many facets and people from all walks of life involved in the story of the deaths of Anna Nicole Smith and her son Daniel Wayne Smith. One sector is the infinite world of the internet and its bloggers.

Howard K. Stern's attorney Lin Wood wrote a piece entitled "Litigating in the Court of Public Opinion". 

I personally have not read any of his work but the title is intriguing in that some of the folks in the internet part of this story are what I consider warriors for the truth. Their truth. These warriors come from all over the world.

Those of like minds who have gathered together to discuss this case are very passionate about it. They are shaping public opinion. Some realize it and work hard at it. Some just like the discussion and arguing. However they indeed are making a difference concerning what the public thinks about the premature deaths of Anna Nicole and Daniel. And they do matter and will be heard in the various lawsuits. Maybe not right out front but they are there. And so am I.

I suppose that is why Mr. Lin Wood checks in on my site most every day. He knows from experience that we are a part of these cases. I’m kind of busy in the summer time so I don’t have too much to say. Things will be more active as we move into fall Mr. Wood, so keep checking back.

Without further commentary from me, I would like to present another article written by the blogger known as Einy. Her group experienced first hand how involved and even scary this case has become for some of us that are said to be unimportant. And as these civil lawsuit cases move on, I fear more of the same of what Einy is writing about.

Click on over to The Red Couch to read “Trick or Treat, Why Go to a Costume Party Without a Costume?” Written by Einy..

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A decision was rendered today in the defamation lawsuit Howard K. Stern vs John O'Quinn on O'Quinn's motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim.

Several reasons were cited for the denial of the motion in the 17 page decision of Florida United States District Judge George Dimitrouleas. 

Read the decision. 080808_Stern_vs_OQuinn_156.pdf 

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