False And Defamatory | The Impact of Defamation and Weaponized Social Media

False And Defamatory | The Impact of Defamation and Weaponized Social Media

Crystal Righton, Plaintiff in an extensive defamation lawsuit, tells her story after a jury unanimously rules in her favor. After navigating through some of the most emotionally and mentally difficult times of her life due to the lawsuit, Crystal has decided to use this platform to not only tell the truth behind the story, but to also use it as an educational tool about defamation and responsible social media use.

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September 11, 2024 29 mins

I was accused of being a variety of usernames on GOMI, but the post by Tie Dye Tiger Queen was the foundation for the part of the narrative that H and I were trying to 'frame other employees'.

Guest:

Tie Dye Tiger Queen

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The Bartonville police report is 175 pages long plus 6 discs of footage. In this episode, I cover a lot of the documents within the police report. This episode is over an hour and a half long, so more content from the police report will be released in future BONUS episodes.

Time Frame Covered in This Episode: 11/6/20 - 1/19/21

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TRIGGER WARNING: The following content discusses a situation involving false accusations and interactions with law enforcement. It may be distressing or triggering for some individuals, as it addresses potentially traumatic themes. Listener/Reader discretion is advised, and please prioritize your mental and emotional well-being when deciding whether to proceed. If you feel triggered or distressed while reading or listening, consid...

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Bartonville Police Department called me on December 14, 2020 after the defendant sent them an email expressing her frustration that they had not brought me in for questioning. When the officer called, I directed her to my attorney, Todd. This bonus episode includes the audio from those calls and provides more insight into what was transpiring behind the scenes of this fabricated campaign of lies.

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On November 6, 2020 the defendant told H to meet her at the Bartonville Police Station after lying to her about having IP addresses connecting Crystal to 9 GOMI Accounts. This “interview” lasted 3 hours and 9 minutes and was extremely grueling and emotional for H.

Because of this and because this portion of the story truly isn’t mine to tell,  all sounds of H’s voice as well as H’s Mom’s voice have been removed from this audio.

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September 11, 2024 71 mins

From the dawn of defamation, the defendant was convinced that Crystal was GOMI-user T*ts and Teeth. THE REAL T*ts and Teeth chats with Crystal about what it was like being one of the most central parts of the entire campaign of lies.

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A portion of the defamation judgment is paid. The False and Defamatory Podcast is launched and the defendant perpetuates a new disturbing narrative. 

Time Frame Covered in This Episode: 8/2/23 - 1/7/24 -------------------------

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The defendant uses her divorce trial as an opportunity to try and re-litigate the defamation case. Crystal and H testify and the judge makes her ruling.

Time Frame Covered in This Episode: 7/4/23 - 8/1/23

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The defendant attempts to have Crystal's intervention in the divorce case thrown out. She also claims that instead of filing a malpractice case against her defamation attorneys, she has decided to sue the individuals who have wronged her.

Time Frame Covered in This Episode: 4/9/23 - 6/30/23

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The defendant doubles down on her new narrative that the only reason she lost the defamation case was because she was poorly represented.

Time Frame Covered in This Episode: 4/7/23

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As the defendant finally begins to acknowledge the trial took place and the jury ruled unanimously that all of her statements were and are False and Defamatory, she spins that fact into a new false narrative while continuing her campaign of lies.

Time Frame Covered in This Episode: 1/7/23-4/5/23

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The defendant does not acknowledge that the trial took place or that there is now a unanimous jury verdict against her. Additionally, she has her followers convinced that the court documents shared showing the jury’s unanimous verdict are fake.

Time Frame Covered in This Episode: 8/24/22-12/31/22

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Crystal’s mom, Deeann, discusses the trial from her perspective and also has a message for people who blindly follow and believe statements online without facts and evidence to substantiate any claims made.

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After finally completing the court’s charge, closing statements are given and the jury deliberates. 

Time Frame Covered in This Episode: 8/24/22

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After lunch on day 2 of the trial, Crystal's therapist, Dr. Shawn Lee takes the stand and the defendant begins her case in chief. 

Time Frame Covered in This Episode: 8/23/22

Dr. Shawn Lee of Higher Ground Psychological Services - Crystal's therapist since November 25, 2020.

https://www.southlakecounseling.net/

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As the trial progresses, Crystal's attorney calls the defendant to the stand. The judge issues many warnings to the defendant and her attorney because of her repeated spontaneous outbursts. Crystal's husband also takes the stand.

Time Frame Covered in This Episode: 8/23/22

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The judge denies the emergency motion for continuance, so the trial proceedings begin. During day 1, jury selection is complete and Crystal begins testifying on the stand.

Time Frame Covered in This Episode: 8/22/22

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The extended discovery deadline arrives with no additional discovery submitted by the defendant. Opposing counsel files multiple motions for continuance and Crystal fears the trial will be delayed.

Time Frame Covered in This Episode: 7/17/22 - 8/19/22

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Crystal’s deposition was finally held on 7/7/22 and she was able to finally speak for herself with her own voice to definitively say, under oath, that the defendant’s lies are just that: lies.

Time Frame Covered in This Episode: 7/7/22 - 7/8/22


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The defendant’s third attorney officially appears as counsel as the attempted legal delays continue.

Time Frame Covered in This Episode: 4/28/22 - 6/22/22

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