Comments on: Summary Judgment Motion Hearing - June 6

By: Dennis

Dennis — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 05:25:54 +0000

Kevin,
I just got up to speed on this blog. Yes, there is apparently shenanigans going on in both the Atlanta and San Antonio shows (Sam from Atlanta is accused of Fraud, the Texas gang used an actor for an auction they “held”…seems in the end the buyer backed out and the house was not sold).

By: kevin

kevin — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 22:02:04 +0000

Did I see a couple of months ago about the new cast of flip this house on A&E being investigated. I believe they were all fakes and had been disbarred from having a real estate license?

By: Fools Gold

Fools Gold — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:50:55 +0000

I wonder if the judge thinks that the court reporter transcribing his comments is attempting to influence his decision? How does holding something up to public view constitute a threat to the administration of justice when our very fundamental concepts are of openness and accountability.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:57:07 +0000

This may be the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. It would be like trying to stop a small town from gossiping about an upcoming big case.

“I’m sorry Edna, but it’s off to the lockup for you. I saw you and Gertrude talking about the McWillis case.”

Yeah, right.

By: donald

donald — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:39:57 +0000

I am shocked that a federal judge would make these comments. Add to this the fact that he admitted that he had not viewed the web site, and it makes it even more egregious. The intent was clearly for the those posting on this site to see the threats. I had something similarly off the wall happen in a case that I was working on (although not this blatantly unconstitutional), and it turned out that the defense counsel “off the record” had made some comments to the Judge which were half-truths and resulted in some rather unfortunate comments. I wouldn’t be surprised if something similar didn’t happen here. Obviously the last thing that A&E wants is bad press for them and good press for Trademark.

It’s ironic when the courts of justice are afraid to have their own work exposed to the public view.

By: don zuchowski

don zuchowski — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:01:00 +0000

So I guess free speech no longer exists in America? Also how does this judge feel about newspapers covering this lawsuit? Isnt this website just like a newspaper article? The comments on this site is just like letters to an editor in a news paper..

By: KH

KH — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:48:48 +0000

If A&E can continue to profit from shows with Trademark and the other casts while this lawsuit is happening I would be a slap at the Constitution to squelch the new press in covering it.

By: Steve in Texas

Steve in Texas — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 16:09:14 +0000

Re: “EDIT - June 15, 2007 - I have removed Plaintiffs’ Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment and the exhibits thereto. I was informed that this document is actually a sealed document, but because of a filing error was available for public access. While I don’t believe this trial should continue being conducted behind a veil of secrecy, I do not desire to publish documents that are restricted by the Court’s order.”

Mark, that being the case please delete my comments on this thread related to the exhibits.

Thanks!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:10:29 +0000

GREAT Blog! I had loved the show, and wondered what the heck was happening, and now I know. Thanks for putting this together and keeping up with it all. Btw, typical judge trying to throw his weight around.

By: Mike Voss

Mike Voss — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:02:08 +0000

Dear God. For a court, for a JUDGE to start talking about penalties and sanctions, grand jury investigation and FBI investigation of a website he clearly states he has NEVER SEEN and has NO PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF is beyond irresponsible. It is incompetent. For someone to speak about something of which they do not have personal knowledge is the height of ignorance. Were I a party to that case, I’d be investigating that judge and looking to have him replaced.