Elected Official Threatens To Sue Reporter For Using His Name
Political Wire links to the story.
Kirby Delauter, a county council member in Frederick County, Maryland…took to his Facebook page yesterday to denounce a local reporter, Bethany Rogers of The Frederick News-Post, because he “did not authorize any use of my name.” He also included this rather menacing line: “You need to know who you’re dealing with.”
To cap off his post, Mr. Delauter threatened to sue her: “Use my name again unauthorized and you’ll be paying for an attorney.”[su_center_ad]
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JimmyPete January 6th, 2015 at 11:02 am
What a dope, Kirby Delauter, you don’t even know the basic law of this country. Kirby Delauter
rg9rts January 6th, 2015 at 11:54 am
What about the morons that elected him?
fahvel January 6th, 2015 at 11:57 am
it always boils down to that – these nuts are elected by what may be a majority – welcome to the land of well educated voters!! /s maybe.
rg9rts January 6th, 2015 at 11:58 am
Wait till you see what those idiots do in congress
Larry Schmitt January 6th, 2015 at 2:37 pm
But it’s always a majority of a minority. Especially in local elections. A small minority at that.
Larry Schmitt January 6th, 2015 at 2:37 pm
But it’s always a majority of a minority. Especially in local elections. A small minority at that.
tiredoftea January 6th, 2015 at 11:36 am
“You need to know who you’re dealing with.”, I think we all just found out!
edmeyer_able January 6th, 2015 at 11:38 am
Apparently a big fan of $ara Palien, seems he likes to quote her.
Suzanne McFly January 6th, 2015 at 1:26 pm
Has that saying ever been something that really intimidated anyone? If I hear anyone say it, the first thing I think is “what a DB”, and I haven’t been wrong in thinking that way yet.
edmeyer_able January 6th, 2015 at 1:27 pm
(deletes entry in vocabulary file)….lol
edmeyer_able January 6th, 2015 at 11:36 am
Hey Kirby Delauter, care to comment on this article? Looks like he doesn’t have a twiiter account but seems to be picking up a following .
Carla Akins January 6th, 2015 at 1:24 pm
We could start a hashtag. #sayKirbyDelauter #googleKirbyDelauter Yeah, I pretty much suck in the creative department.
edmeyer_able January 6th, 2015 at 1:35 pm
Just do a twitter search on his name numerous entries are popping up and kirby delauter.com is already taken.
ExPFCWintergreen January 6th, 2015 at 1:54 pm
#KirbyDelauterApproved
Carla Akins January 6th, 2015 at 2:27 pm
Nice! Exactly what I was looking for.
rg9rts January 7th, 2015 at 3:46 am
Hate the new format… let me know if you change back…till then I’ll be at alternet or MJ.
Carla Akins January 7th, 2015 at 5:05 am
Forgive me, I’m not sure what you mean by the new format? Are you referring to the two sites separating?
rg9rts January 7th, 2015 at 7:16 am
I have a very busy site of just listings….is that the new liberaland??
rg9rts January 7th, 2015 at 7:34 am
I have no idea what is going on…I went to the site this morning and it was just a listing…I even refreshed …no change ..now i went back 7:30 am est and there is a normal appearing site. ….Disqus???
Carla Akins January 7th, 2015 at 9:01 am
Hmmm, step away from the LSD….yeah, I have no idea. Most likely a Word Press thing. Disqus is just how we comment, the site is run on something called WordPress. It may have been under maintenance or something.
rg9rts January 7th, 2015 at 9:19 am
Alan said they had issues early this morning…
Carla Akins January 7th, 2015 at 10:27 am
I didn’t really think it was LSD (snicker) or maybe I was just hoping you’d share. It’s really cold here, I’m looking for a distraction.
rg9rts January 7th, 2015 at 11:15 am
Lone Star Draft???LOL
Carla Akins January 6th, 2015 at 2:27 pm
Nice! Exactly what I was looking for.
Larry Schmitt January 6th, 2015 at 3:18 pm
How about #KirbyDelauterTurdBlossom, courtesy of John St. John, below?
John_St_John January 6th, 2015 at 11:43 am
Oh you self important jackass, you have made internet infamy you whiny turd blossom. Enjoy the humiliation Kirby Delauter.
EnuffBull January 6th, 2015 at 11:46 am
This is the USA, mister, where the public is encouraged to libel and slander public officials — unlike the laws of England meant to protect their sissy aristocratic class. What are you… a red coat, Whig-loving, knee bender to the crown? 🙂
As an elected/appointed representative AND/OR paid government worker, Kirby, your job description, transparency issues, and naming/imagery rights are basically and subjectively owned by the public at large. I’m sure your lawyer can direct you to the proper rules (summed up appropriately enough if you look at parody laws).
Thus situations like a “defamation of character” lawsuit by Sarah the Quitter Palin will never be brought into a courtroom. Even she knows that is futile.
However, Kirby, I’m sure if you want it known you do not endorse any use of your name in public records and future elections/appointments, your name can be erased from history.
rg9rts January 6th, 2015 at 11:53 am
Does this moron realize that his name is public..as a public official it can be used?? He has to prove defamation …till then sit in the corner..
fahvel January 6th, 2015 at 11:55 am
how can one defame an already visible moron?
rg9rts January 6th, 2015 at 11:57 am
Can’t, but can prove in court that he is…
Larry Schmitt January 6th, 2015 at 2:40 pm
It’s what Hawkeye in MASH once called definition of character.
Shades January 6th, 2015 at 12:35 pm
What a duck.
FatRat January 6th, 2015 at 1:01 pm
I think Delauter is now learning what the Streisand effect is. lol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect
edmeyer_able January 6th, 2015 at 1:13 pm
Tried your link and it didn’t work so did a bit of searching and….. it still doesn’t work huh…..aaaaannnnnyy waaaayyyyyssss.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect
The Streisand effect is the phenomenon whereby an attempt to hide, remove, or censor a piece of information has the unintended consequence of publicizing the information more widely, usually facilitated by the Internet.
FatRat January 6th, 2015 at 1:20 pm
I opened up a new window and tested my link and yours. Both seem to be working fine. I’m going to assume Gremlins are running amuck in the internet tubes. (smile)
edmeyer_able January 6th, 2015 at 1:25 pm
See what a GOP house does.
tracey marie January 6th, 2015 at 1:04 pm
early in 2014(april) Betheny wrote and article about council members bidding for county jobs for their own companies…this guy went to court for the right to grant himself county money for his business
Suzanne McFly January 6th, 2015 at 1:20 pm
Are you saying the thousands they are currently receiving for their salary isn’t enough for them and they are trying to fleece the government for thousands if not millions more? I wish this wasn’t a daily occurrence, but we know it is 🙁
ExPFCWintergreen January 6th, 2015 at 1:56 pm
I sing the body Delauter
Larry Schmitt January 6th, 2015 at 3:16 pm
Ya gotta like the editor’s response: “News-Post Managing Editor Terry Headlee says Delauter’s request is “stupid.” Headlee says it’s the newspaper’s job to hold elected officials accountable for their words and actions.”
Larry Schmitt January 6th, 2015 at 3:16 pm
Ya gotta like the editor’s response: “News-Post Managing Editor Terry Headlee says Delauter’s request is “stupid.” Headlee says it’s the newspaper’s job to hold elected officials accountable for their words and actions.”
Ol Blue January 6th, 2015 at 3:19 pm
This guy reminds me of fellow right wing whiner Michael Grimm who resigned from Congress recently after pleading guilty to tax fraud charges. Last year, he threatened a reporter for asking him about the charges. Four-year-olds have more dignity and self control than these babies.
Larry Schmitt January 6th, 2015 at 3:20 pm
He’s been a douche for a while. This is from 2011 Never mind. I did a search for Delauter at WAPO, and it came up with a completely different douche. We need a delete button on this site.
allison1050 January 6th, 2015 at 3:34 pm
I guess the ass thinks that the journalist is shaking in her boots. ;o))
allison1050 January 6th, 2015 at 3:34 pm
I guess the ass thinks that the journalist is shaking in her boots. ;o))
edmeyer_able January 6th, 2015 at 7:20 pm
Tony Marcano @Marcano_Tony
This statement just in from #KirbyDelauter: “Mom! The press keeps looking at me!
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