Background & Overview

Posted by Matthew Frederick on May 31, 2009 · 1 Comment 

On May 19, 2008, a man named Christopher M. Comins shot two Siberian huskies in a field in Orange County, FL. A tourist happened to catch the shooting on video and posted it to YouTube.

I reacted by blogging about the events and how they affected me:

6/6/08: Christopher Comins: Barbarian Dog Assassin

8/17/08: Husky Shooter Update: Chris Comins May Face Charges

Thanks in part to a grassroots Internet movement and an online petition signed by thousands, Chris Comins currently faces third degree felony charges for animal cruelty.

I am now being sued by Christopher Comins for writing about what happened.

As a lover of dogs and of the First Amendment, I believe it was my right to speak out. I’ve decided to defend that right in court.

Even if it means going into debt, I refuse to allow this rich and powerful bully to intimidate me into silence.

Thank you to all who have offered support and encouragement. Please feel free to spread the word about my situation, and check back soon for updates.

To contribute to my Legal Defense Fund, click here.

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