Fullerton Taxpayers for Reform (F.T.F.R.) has formally requested a retraction and public apology from The Fullerton Observer regarding information published in the paper. The political action organization which includes contributors Tony, Sylvia, George Bushala, and David Jerome, contends that false and defamatory assertions were made in the “Editor’s Note” section on page 16 of the Mid-December 2024 edition. (click here to read the mid-December 2024 issue online)
In correspondence drafted by legal representative Leon Alexander, “Your publication has falsely suggested that these individuals were involved in spreading lies about Fullerton candidate Kitty Jaramillo. This is a blatant lie and cannot be tolerated. Therefore, you are hereby demanded to publish a full retraction and a public apology in the next issue of The Fullerton Observer. This retraction must be prominently displayed on the front page and specifically address the false statements made about the individuals named above.”
The legal counsel has indicated a willingness to pursue defamation claims should the Observer fail to comply within a ten-business-day timeframe according to an email received on January 3, 2025. (See PDF of the full letter below)
In response, current editor Saskia Kennedy defended the editorial content, asserting that the information regarding F.T.F.R. was derived directly from the mandatory 460 & 497 filings (click here to read them ), which are public records accessible on the City of Fullerton website under Election. (Also see below)
Kennedy acknowledged that the misleading mailers sent by F.T.F.R. may reflect poorly on the organization due to their slanderous and defaming content, but stated that there was no intention to harm the reputations of its contributors. (See a few of them below)
She remarked, “Any F.T.F.R. contributor unaware of how their contribution was spent may contact the Fullerton Observer with that information. This paper is always interested in making any corrections brought to its attention.”
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This is disinformation, defamation, and slander.
This is disinformation, defamation, and slander.
This is disinformation, defamation, and slander.
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Hahaha, they would. The bushala’s also got a law firm outside of Fullerton to represent them. They must really hate this city.
This is not surprising that the Bushala gang is upset that their smear campaign had light shone on it. They’ve been doing it in Fullerton forever. I’m no lawyer but I see zero defamation. Keep up the good work Observer.
You’ ve got the receipts, Saskia. Good on you. Oh, and Mr Bushula–I seem to recall you declaring yourself to be a libertarian. If true, then wouldn’t you support the legalization, sale and distribution of cannabis?