Oct
21
Obama V. Macomb Republicans case is settled, but is the controversy over?
October 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment
A hearing scheduled for Monday in the “Lose your house, lose your vote” lawsuit never took place. Instead, attorneys on both sides of the case filed paperwork consenting to the dismissal of the suit.
But it appears that the story isn’t entirely over, since there’s still the defamation suit against Michigan Messenger reporter, Eartha Jane Melzer.
According [...]
Oct
18
Judge will hear motions in “lose your house, lose your vote” case
October 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
By Clarence William Cromwell
We may never know exactly what transpired when a reporter from the Michigan Messenger interviewed James Carabelli, chairperson of the Macomb County Republican Party, but on Monday a federal judge will have to consider which version of the truth is more believable.
Read on to find out what we learned when we [...]
Oct
2
Michigan Messenger sued for defamation over foreclosure flap
October 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Associated Press reports this morning that Macomb County Republican Party Chairman James Carabelli filed suit against the Michigan Messenger, reporter Eartha Jane Melzer, and others, alleging defamation.
The Messenger has repeatedly said it will stand by its story: On Sept. 10 it quoted Carabelli saying that voters registered at foreclosed addresses would not be allowed [...]