Yesterday, my lawsuit against perjuring priest Bob Malm went to the Virginia Supreme Court. In doing so, I sought a writ of mandamus, or order directed at the trial court.
At issue is an order of the lower court that would require secrecy, even over testimony in open court. That’s a violation of the First Amendment and basic concepts of American law, which hold that an open court protects against abuses of power. In short, it’s like the kings of England and their secret court of Star Chamber. Show up, disappear, never be heard from again.
For the record, I’m not having it.
The public has a right to know of Bob Malm’s perjury, his lies, and his bullying. I won’t participate in a cover-up, and I will fight it tooth and nail.
Tellinginly, the order expressly doesn’t extend to other parties to the proceedings. In other words, it gives the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia special privileges by allowing it to publish anything it wants about the lawsuit.
We’ll see what happens with the Virginia Supreme Court. But I’ve also filed in the federal district courts and am prepared to go all the way to the US Supreme Court if need be.
Meanwhile, attached is a press release about the situation. Feel free to send it far and wide!