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Judge David J. Hale in Louisville ruled Friday that the suit against Trump, his campaign and three of his supporters can proceed. Hale found ample facts supporting allegations that the protesters' injuries were a "direct and proximate result" of Trump's actions."It is plausible that Trump's direction to 'get 'em out of here' advocated the use of force," Hale wrote.
Plaintiffs Kashiya Nwanguma, Molly Shah, and Henry Brousseau allege that they were physically attacked by several members of the audience, including Matthew Heimbach, Alvin Bamberger, and an unnamed defendant they have yet to be able to identify.
Bamberger later apologized to the Korean War Veterans Association, whose uniform he wore at the rally. He wrote that he "physically pushed a young woman down the aisle toward the exit" after "Trump kept saying 'get them out, get them out," according to the lawsuit. Heimbach, for his part, sought to dismiss the lawsuit's discussion of his association with a white nationalist group and of statements he made about how Trump could advance the group's interests.
The judge declined, saying such information could be important context when determining punitive damages.
The judge also declined to remove allegations that Nwanguma, an African-American, was the victim of racial, ethnic and sexist slurs from the crowd at the rally. This context may support the plaintiffs' claims of negligence and incitement by Trump and his campaign, the judge said.
"While the words themselves are repulsive, they are relevant to show the atmosphere in which the alleged events occurred," Hale wrote.
originally posted by: carewemust
a reply to: Gryphon66
Oh boy...one of those "so-called" judges, who also happens to be an IDIOT. If saying "Get them out of here" can get you sued, imagine the precedent that would set!
originally posted by: VengefulGhost
They better start arresting and charging all the leftists , sjws , blm and the rest in that case as theyve incited far more violence .
originally posted by: VengefulGhost
Doesnt matter which side theyre on . If their speach incites /causes violence throw their asses under the jail for the next 20 years .
Maybe then theyll learn theres civilised ways to do things without inciting / resorting to violence .
originally posted by: dragonridr
a reply to: Gryphon66
So asking security to remove someone can lead to you being sued? Wow that cant hold up in any court because they leads into problems even talking to police. People who even report a crime could be held liable for actions of others.
originally posted by: thesaneone
originally posted by: VengefulGhost
Doesnt matter which side theyre on . If their speach incites /causes violence throw their asses under the jail for the next 20 years .
Maybe then theyll learn theres civilised ways to do things without inciting / resorting to violence .
Sounds civilized.
originally posted by: Gryphon66
Freedom of speech can not be used to cause direct harm to others.
originally posted by: Gryphon66
originally posted by: dragonridr
a reply to: Gryphon66
So asking security to remove someone can lead to you being sued? Wow that cant hold up in any court because they leads into problems even talking to police. People who even report a crime could be held liable for actions of others.
The folks that were directed to remove the protesters were not security, they were audience members, according to the Fox News report. That seems to be part of the problem; perhaps professional security wouldn't have roughed them up or used racial slurs in their removal?
originally posted by: Gryphon66
originally posted by: TinfoilTP
Lol, Obama appointed, that's all anyone needs to know.
Really? So nothing about the legal standing of the case, or precedent or anything?
Perhaps you should say that's all a Trump supporter needs to know? LOL
originally posted by: Gryphon66
originally posted by: thesaneone
originally posted by: VengefulGhost
Doesnt matter which side theyre on . If their speach incites /causes violence throw their asses under the jail for the next 20 years .
Maybe then theyll learn theres civilised ways to do things without inciting / resorting to violence .
Sounds civilized.
Sounds civilized to stand up against violence used for political means?
I agree. Wherever and whenever it is found. Violence is not a political tool in our country.