We just reviewed the 38-page amended complaint in the Irvin Muchnick defamation suit. We were going to publish it in its entirety, but it contains sensitive material, including the home address of the defendant. This is an astonishing document. Branding a minor as a sexual assailant without proof is unconscionable. The alleged charges are all taken from Muchnick's blog, in his own words. To be honest, we can't see a defense for these allegations. One would think the serious accusations facing Muchnick would slow down his tabloid ranting. It hasn't. In our opinion, that alone speaks volumes about his mental state.
One of the more interesting revelations is that Muchnick broke the law by claiming his website is incorporated, when it apparently is not. Without corporate protection, Muchnick could be on the hook for a lot of money.
The complaint is loaded with screen shots from Muchnick's blog.
A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for June 25 at 9:30 a.m. The judge will decide if Muchnick must cease, desist and/or remove his potentially slanderous material.
Anyone know if it's possible to claim insanity in a civil case?
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