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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCoal baron mocked by John Oliver sends rambling, self-pitying letter to judge
I have been following this case for a while. The ACLU of West Virginia's amicus brief was amazing. Here is the latest https://www.rawstory.com/2018/03/coal-baron-mocked-john-oliver-sends-rambling-self-pitying-letter-judge/
The West Virginia coal baron whose practices were mocked by John Oliver and a giant squirrel sent a hilarious letter of protest to the judge who dismissed his defamation suit, according to the ACLU of West Virginia.
Bob Murray was labeled a geriatric Dr. Evil in an episode of Olivers HBO show, which highlighted incidents like a 2007 collapse caused by unauthorized mining practices in Utah which killed six miners, and which Murray claimed at the time was caused by an earthquake.
The jobs of our 6,000 coal miners depend on me and my reputation, the letter said. I am a dying old man, but our employees will suffer as a result of your decision.
Murray also complained of getting mocked by the shows fans in letters that said things like consume defecation, Bob and congrats on having HBO make you look like a big fat lardass loser in court. Idiot.
The judge noted that Murrays letter constituted improper contact with the judge, and the judge warned Murray and his attorneys to not send another lest he face sanctions from the court.
Bob Murray was labeled a geriatric Dr. Evil in an episode of Olivers HBO show, which highlighted incidents like a 2007 collapse caused by unauthorized mining practices in Utah which killed six miners, and which Murray claimed at the time was caused by an earthquake.
The jobs of our 6,000 coal miners depend on me and my reputation, the letter said. I am a dying old man, but our employees will suffer as a result of your decision.
Murray also complained of getting mocked by the shows fans in letters that said things like consume defecation, Bob and congrats on having HBO make you look like a big fat lardass loser in court. Idiot.
The judge noted that Murrays letter constituted improper contact with the judge, and the judge warned Murray and his attorneys to not send another lest he face sanctions from the court.
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Coal baron mocked by John Oliver sends rambling, self-pitying letter to judge (Original Post)
Gothmog
Mar 2018
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Gothmog
(145,353 posts)1. Bob Murray Is At It Again
I went to the ACLU of West Virginia's site and found this http://acluwv.org/bob-murray-is-at-it-again/
First, Bob Murray threatened to sue John Oliver for being mean to him. Then, Bob actually did sue John Oliver for being mean to him. Eventually, the judge in the lawsuit rightfully decided to dismiss the case.
But if you think thats where the comedic gold ends, youre wrong.
Last month, Bob Murray sent a letter to the judge, complaining about his case being dismissed. In it, he complained about receiving multiple insulting and threatening email and telephone messages, including Consume defecation, Bob.
The judge, rightfully, forwarded a copy of the letter to John Olivers lawyers and posted the original letter on the cases docket, making it public record.
But if you think thats where the comedic gold ends, youre wrong.
Last month, Bob Murray sent a letter to the judge, complaining about his case being dismissed. In it, he complained about receiving multiple insulting and threatening email and telephone messages, including Consume defecation, Bob.
The judge, rightfully, forwarded a copy of the letter to John Olivers lawyers and posted the original letter on the cases docket, making it public record.
Bob's and the court's letter can be read here http://acluwv.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Unserved-Letter-by-Murray-Docketed-by-Court-Watermarked.pdf
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Vinca
(50,285 posts)2. He's a "dying old man," boo hoo. Because of him many miners have died.
crowman2016
(15 posts)3. I hope this Bob Murray asshole would do us all a favor...
... and die already!
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)4. Honestly, so do I.
And by the looks of him, he's not long for this world. He looks even more unhealthy than Trump.