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    In the Circuit Court of the 3rd Judicial Circuit

    f

    Missouri at Hillsboro Jefferson County Missouri

    S M

    FERRY,

    RICHARD SIMPSON,

    MICHELLE TYLER,

    Plaintiffs,

    VS

    DI NNE CRITCHLOW,

    In her individual capacity;

    s ~ ~

    3040 Strawberry Ridge

    Arnold, MO 63010

    JAM1E CRITCHLOW,

    In his individual capacity;

    Serve at:

    3040 Strawberry Ridge

    Arnold, MO 63010

    ANGELA BURNS,

    In her individual capacity;

    Serve at:

    1016 Castlemain Dr.

    Imperial, MO 63052

    D N

    BAKER,

    In his individual capacity;

    Serve at:

    1016 Castlemain Dr.

    Impetial, MO 63052

    WlLLIA.\1 BRENGLE,

    In his individual capacity;

    Se1ve at:

    3408 Cascade Dr.

    Arnold, MO 63010

    Cause No. 14JE-CC00092

    Jury Trial Demanded

    EXHI IT

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    Defendants, )

    )

    P TITION FOR D M GES

    VIOLATION

    OF

    CIVIL RIGHTS PURSUANT TO 42 U.S.C.

    §1983 §1985

    DEFAMATION

    COME NOW

    Plaintiffs,

    San1

    Ferry, Richard Simpson, and Michelle Tyler, by

    and through counsel Daniel Hennan

    o

    Schwartz, H ennan Davidson, and for their

    Petition, state

    as

    follows:

    Parties and Venue

    I. Venue is proper because all defendants reside in Jefferson County and

    the

    IP

    Address identifiers on the website in question identify the defendants as having

    posted within Arnold, Missouri, and the danlage took place primarily in Arnold,

    Missouri.

    2

    The posts relevant to the claims for defamation were made within the (2)

    two year Missomi statute oflimilalions for defamation suits.

    3. The posts and actions relevant to the claims pursuant to§§

    1983 1985

    occurred within the (5) five year Missouri statute

    o

    limitations for civil rights suits.

    4

    At all times relevant herein, Plaintiff Sam Ferry (hereinafter Ferry )

    was a resident

    o

    Arnold, Missouri.

    5

    At

    all

    times relevant herein, Plaintiff Rich Simpson (hereinafter

    Simpson ) was a resident

    o

    Arnold, Missouri.

    6 At all times relevant herein, Plaintiff Michelle Tyler (hereinafter

    Tyler ) was a resident

    o

    Arnold, Missouri.

    7

    At all times relevant herein, the Fox C-6 School District ( Fox C-6 or

    the district )

    is

    a school district, organized and operating under the laws

    o

    the state

    o

    Missouri and operating within Jefferson County, State

    o

    Missouri.

    8 At

    all times relevant herein, Defendant Dianne Critchlow was the

    Superintendent

    o

    Fox C-6. She

    is

    named in her individual capacity in the claim for

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    violation of civil rights pursuant to §1983. She is named n her individual capacity in

    the claim for conspiracy to interfere with civil 1ights pursuant to

    §

    1985. She is named

    additionally

    as

    a defendant to the Missouri common law claim

    of

    defamation.

    9

    At all times relevant herein Defendant Jamie Critchlow was the Director

    ofBridges at Fox C-6. He is named

    in

    his individual capacity in the claim for

    violation

    of

    civil rights pursuant to §1983. He is named in his individual capacity in

    the claim for conspiracy to interfere with civil rights pursuant to §1985. He is named

    additionally as a defendant to the Missouri common law claim of defamation.

    I 0. Jamie and Diam1e Critchlow married in 2012 and have lived together at

    the same address since that time.

    11 At all times relevant herein Defendant Dan Baker was an Assistant

    Superintendent

    of

    Fox C-6. He is named in his individual capacity in the claim for

    violation of civil rights pursuant to 1983. e is named in his individual capacity in

    the claim for conspiracy to interfere with civil rights pursuant to §1985.

    12 At

    all

    times relevant herein Defendant Angela Bums was an assistant

    principal at Fox C-6. She is named in her individual capacity in the claim for

    violation

    of

    civil rights pmsuant

    to§

    1983. She

    is

    named in her individual capacity in

    the claim for conspiracy to interfere with civil rights pursuant to §1985.

    13 Dan Baker and Angela Bums married during the course

    of

    the events

    desctibed herein and have Jived together since that time.

    14 At all times relevant herein Defendant Willian1 Brengle was a resident

    ofArnold Missouri. I-- e retired as an administrator ofFox C-6 prior to the events

    dcsctibed n the complaint. He is named in his individual capacity in the claim for

    conspiracy to interfere with civil rights pursum1t

    to§

    1985. He

    is

    named additionally

    as a defendant to the Missouri common law claim

    of

    defamation.

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    Facts Common to ll Counts

    ·

    15

    At all times relevant herein, Plaintiffs Ferry, Tyler, and Simpson

    publicly commented and criticized the actions

    o

    the Fox C6 school board and

    administration.

    16

    The subjects

    o

    plaintiffs complaints were a matter

    o

    public concern.

    17. At all times relevant herein, defendants Dianne Critchlow, Jamie

    Critchlow, Dan Baker, and Angela Burns were public officials.

    18. At all times relevant herein, defendant William Brengle was acting in

    concert with defendants Dianne Critchlow, Jamie Critchlow, Dan Baker, and Angela

    Bmns for the purpose

    o

    retaliating against plaintiffs for plaintiffa public criticism

    o

    school board and administration actions and policies.

    19

    Among their criticisms were:

    a

    Nepotism;

    b

    The misuse

    o

    district

    funds;

    c

    Unreasonably high salaries

    o

    district administrators;

    d. The bullying

    o

    teachers and parents by administrators and other

    district staff to punish and silence dissent.

    20. Defendants Dianne Critchlow, Jamie Critchlow, Dan Baker and other

    administrators were a central subject

    o

    Plaintiffs complaints.

    21. Plaintiff Simpson had a long lasting dispute with the district due to their

    seven-year refusal to recognize his daughter s disability claim for a

    life

    threatening

    peanut allergy.

    22. Defendant Dan Baker was the director

    o

    the disttict s 504-disability

    program, and directly responsible for the district s lengthy fight against providing

    disability benefits

    to

    Simpson· s daughter.

    23. Plaintiffs Feny, Simpson, and Tyler made their criticisms at meetings

    o

    the Fox C-6 School board and in private conversations.

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    42. IP Address l 08.235.42.34 is registered to William Brengle for use at his

    home address. ee

    Ex.

    C

    43.

    IP

    address 150.199.176.125

    is

    registered to the Fox School District.

    ee

    Ex.H.

    44. Defendants posted comments about plaintiffs in the following forums on

    Topix.com

    a Nepotism on Fox Schoolboru:d.

    ee

    Ex. D;

    b. Fox High School Superintendent.

    ee

    Ex. D;

    c \Vho s the biggest LOCAL LOONEY?

    ee

    Ex. D;

    d

    Petition for No Nepotism at foxc6.

    ee

    Ex.

    D;

    e Fox. ee Ex. D;

    f Liars Cheaters and Thieves.

    ee

    Ex. D;

    45. Do Kim, community manager

    ofthc

    website www.Topix.com, has

    identified the IP address used to post each of the below complained ofposts that were

    made on www.Topix.com.

    ee

    Ex. D

    46. Defendants Jamie and Dianne Critchlow used their home IP address to

    post comments

    on

    the website www.Topix.com.

    ee

    Ex. D, Pgs. 15-46, 50-52, 58-59. ·

    47. Defendants Dianne Critchlow, Jamie Critchlow, Dan Baker, and Angela

    Burns used the Fox School IP address 150.199.176.125 to post comments on the

    website www.Topix.com.

    ee

    Ex. D, Pgs. 46-49, 52-57.

    48. Defendant \Villirun Brengle used his home IP address to post comments

    on the website www.Topix.com.

    ee

    Rx D, Pgs. 3-14.

    49. Angela Bums and Dan Baker used their home IP address to post

    comments on the website www.Topix.com.

    ee

    Ex.

    D,

    Pgs. 60-62.

    50. Dianne and Jamie C1itchlow individually or jointly used IP address

    08.231.66.58 to make posts on Topix using the following incomplete list

    of

    usernames:

    a

    RSJ;

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    b. Newbie;

    f were SAM;

    c

    d. Cant help butt notice;

    e.

    TROOP

    5

    or6;

    f

    I found one;

    g Idiots;

    h

    Go fox;

    I. OMG;

    j.

    Ann·

    k. Holy cow;

    1. Windsor Alum;

    m

    RSJ watcher;

    n. Troop 11;

    0

    Green eggs and ham;

    p. Well said;

    q.

    TROOP

    12;

    r.

    TROOP

    15;

    s oh no;

    t TROOP

    18;

    u.

    TROOP

    Pi;

    v. Quack;

    w. Blah;

    x

    Milk sprayed from nose.

    51. Angela

    Bums and Dan Baker

    individually

    or

    jointly

    used IP address

    68.186.163.99 to make posts on Topix using the following incomplete list

    of

    usernames:

    a

    Seriously;

    b. I-Ialia.

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    52. Angela Bums and Dan Baker individually or jointly used the

    same

    unique internet browser on their home IP address o 68.186.163.99 and accessed the

    internet

    on

    that same unique internet browser using various other IP addresses

    provided by their cell phone service provider. ee Ex. D.

    i]

    6

    53.

    William Brengle used

    IP

    address 108.235.42.34 to make posts

    on

    Topix

    using the following incomplete list ofusemames;

    a.

    sam i ain' s infected chode;

    b. sam' s infected chode;

    54.

    Defendants individually or jointly used

    IP

    address

    150. 199. 176.125 to

    make posts

    on

    Topix using the following incomplete list ofuseman1es:

    a. Jamie Matthew Critchlow;

    b.

    Bullwinkle;

    c. Friend

    o

    Parents;

    d. TROOP 5 or

    6;

    e.

    baahaaa;

    f. who cares.

    55. Defondants individually or jointly made posts

    on

    Topix using the

    following incomplete list ofusernames:

    a.

    stirring the pot;

    b. finally the truth;

    c. must be drugs.

    56.

    Di::fendants Dianne Critchlow and Jamie Critchlow, in concert with

    defendants Dan Baker, Angela Burns, and William Brengle, jointly and severally

    conspired to

    accuse Ferry

    o

    Pedophilia with

    the

    purpose

    o

    dissuading Plaintiffs

    from

    criticizing

    t e

    Fox School District, its administrators,

    ai1d the

    Defendants, to wit:

    a. On January 15 2013 at 9:44 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the username Newbie'' to maliciously publish the following false

    and

    defamatory statement about Ferry

    to

    third parties

    on

    topix.com:

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    i) "Perhaps Sam, the uneducated man, feels he's got a real voice

    on hear. It's amazing what recently FIRED petifile buffoons

    have to share with us. Sam

    ..

    erase your history, the police will

    eventually come knocking for child porn.

    People. Complaining in aisle 3

    of

    Walmart to each other isnt

    the same as posting here. Perhaps the naysayers and

    uneducated folk posting on here can for form an additional

    union. The NEA and MSTA can join forces for barely eligible

    teacher members called the NEATMS (never ever attending

    things meaning s o/o*). What a flipping due paying bundle ofa

    jokes Unions ..another hoax that the ever knowledgable tax

    paying citizens of our idiotic society perpetually buy in to.

    Humans

    ..

    what a bunch ofslapdicks " See 'Nepotism on Fox

    schoolboard' post 461; Ex. D. pg. 19.

    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    B. The rnntext of the forum makes clear that the 'Sam' in

    the above post refers to Sam F

    eny.

    b.

    On

    February

    2,

    2013 at 9:37 P.M., Dianne and

    Jan1ie

    Critchlow used

    the usemame "TROOP 5 or 6 to maliciously publish the following

    false and defamatory statement about Feny to third parties on

    topix.com:

    i) "Dirty ole bastards who oscillate wiili kids?? DO THE

    RESEARCH My spouse is in that building. Completely

    obscene and unforgivable." ee

    'Nepotism on Fox

    '

    schoolboard' post

    718;

    Ex. D. pg. 24.

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    A.

    The

    IP

    address used to make this post

    is

    registered

    to

    the

    home of Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    c.

    On February 6, 2013 at 10:32 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow

    used the username "TROOP 5 or 6" to maliciously publish the

    following false and defamatory statement about Plaintiffs Simpson

    and

    eny

    to third parties on topix.com:

    i)

    "Yo Petifile Sam. That was addressed over a month ago. Get

    off

    the bong and up to real time.

    Elliot

    is

    a known hamster packer. Just ask rich Simpson. They

    have an undercover tube fest every third Wednesday of the

    month. Rumor has it that rich is developing this in his mad

    scientist lab; a clawless super hamster that wiggles

    exponentially when deprived of air when it's skin

    is

    exposed to

    methane. Richard Gere has nothing on these a$$ hammers

    You ever wonder why he looks f-d silly? He still has a rodent

    that traveled up his digestive system and lodged itself in his

    brain. He can't let this tragedy

    go

    Apparently there

    is

    a merit

    badge for biology when he displays this in his "pack". Lol.

    Pardon the pun

    You guys are straight up f-sticks. Kinda like middle school and

    now

    . i

    laugh

    at

    you "

    ee

    'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard'

    post 768; Ex. D. pg. 28.

    A. The IP address used to make this post

    is

    registered

    to

    the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    B.

    The context

    of

    the forum makes clear that the 'Sam' in

    the above post refers to Sam Feny.

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    d. On Febrnary 7, 2013 at 2:42 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the username "Windsor alum" to maliciously publish the following

    false and defamatory statement about Ferry to third parties on

    topix.com:

    i) "Not worried about Sam - disgruntled employee sounds like.

    Troop is hilarious. You guys don't get it he making a mockery

    of

    all

    of

    you. The crazy on here is the ex Stephanie Thayer."

    ee

    'Nepotism

    on

    Fox schoolboard' post 791; Ex. D. pg. 30.

    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    e.

    On February 14, 2013 at 10:18 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow

    used the usemame "Troop 5 or 6" to maliciously publish the

    following false and defamatory statement about

    cny

    to third parties

    on topix.com:

    i "Yes I just came on this thread. Had other knowledgable

    facts to spread prior

    to

    this conglomerate

    of

    brainiacs. So good

    to see Melissa has finally shared her secret with

    all

    of

    you.

    Now hear this. I have a secret to share too. I have learned that

    there

    is an

    underground group

    of

    people who like to impose

    as

    boyscout sponsors. They come

    in

    all shapes, sizes, mental

    capacities and socioeconomic categories. They are known as,

    in my opinion,

    as

    the "a$$ hammern". They are constantly

    hammering each other with unintelligent, unproved

    information so much so that they make an a$$

    of

    each other.

    The AH society commonly gather in small despicable groups

    to bitch and moan to one another andmcomplain about being

    alive and have to deal with real life issues, etc. You get the

    gist. Anyway, news has it that they will be gathering for a late

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    mardi gras celebration dressed as their favorite petifile/serial

    killer to satiate their deep seeded hatred of being alive. They

    will take a vote to see

    if

    they should

    be

    allowed to exist in this

    normal society or move

    to

    the island of "irna inbred f up".

    Rumor has it that this island is waiting there arrival.. News

    channel

    2

    will be there for the after party report. More to

    come "

    ee

    'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 897; Ex. D.

    pg. 34.

    A The IP address used to make this post is registered

    to

    the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    f

    On

    Februaiy 20, 2013 at 9:34 P.M., Diarme and Jamie Critchlow

    used the usemame "Troop 11" to maliciously publish the following

    false and defamatory statement about Plaintiffs to third parties on

    topix.com:

    i Tve consolidated my troops ... do the math

    ..

    I 6+5 11 Both

    troops have combined.(tired of hitting caps lock to address

    these people). I will admit...idiocy outlasts intelligence

    ..

    in

    most cases. After heating about portions of last nights meeting.

    This sight is like watching an old couple screw .. Kinda like a

    car wreck Gotta look but nothing interesting. These odd jobs

    on here flaming the fire all have serious mental Jllnesses.

    Debatable? Nol at all. Justifiably hard core cases ofpyschot ic

    crazies. The online patriots ofRich (f-ud crash victum)

    Simpson, Dennis (testosterone deficient) Mueller, Michelle .

    (ass and sanity envy loser) Tyler.

    ..

    and Samuel L.(fired district

    employee and bonified loser) Ferry all showed to support each

    other The parents and students showed up in flocks to show

    suppmi. t was rep01ied as awesome Positive remarks and

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    following false and defamatory statement about Ferry to third parties

    on topix.com:

    i)

    Sam

    I am. I am fired from fox c-6.

    Yoda

    lay lee hoo "

    ee

    'Nepot ism on Fox schoolboard' post 986; Ex. D. pg. 36.

    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    1. On February 23, 2013 at 8:45 P.:\1., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow

    used the username "TROOP 5 or 6" to maliciously publish the

    following false and defamatory statement about

    ferry

    to third parties

    on

    topix.com:

    i) "Last checked "live

    it"

    and others like her, are still

    on

    my list

    of

    people who can kiss my a$S. Sam, people don't get fired

    because they did nothing wrong. You need to do some soul

    searching and understand the real reasons why you think you

    were given the shaft. I'm sure you did nothing wrong

    for

    them

    to let you go They just the secret wheel oftennination and it

    happened

    tp

    land on you. Lol It's probably this same idiotic

    attitude and personality you display on here tltt helped them

    decide you no longer need to be employed with the clistrict ... l'd

    imagine." ee 'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 992; Ex.

    D pg. 37.

    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered

    to

    the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    B. The context

    of

    the forum makes clear that the 'Sam' in

    the above post refers to Sam Ferry.

    J. On February 27, 2013 at 8:32 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow

    used the usemame "TROOP 11" to maliciously publish the following

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    false and defamat01y statement about Fen-y

    to

    third parties on

    topix.com:

    i) Just to shed some light. It's tax payers delight website, based

    on income right? Someone help me here

    ..

    f so, Sam is

    receiving no income ( because he was fired for being the same

    $hit disturber on here that I'm sure he WAS at work) therefore

    paying no taxes

    ...

    thus, has no levity whatsoever. Sam, get a

    job

    in the district and then I'll listen. I love watching people

    try to

    make a negative change by whining a bitching. Never

    works. Only makes things look worse by your posts. As for

    Red, I'll oblige you and state that the odds are that you are a

    disgruntled fat bottomed beeotch like a few others on here.

    l m sure the sign in name of RED 5 came from the color and

    square footage of chaffing you experience between the ham

    hocks you refer to as your legs.

    ee

    'Nepotism

    on

    Fox

    schoolboard' post 1073; Ex.

    D.

    pg. 38.

    A The IP address used to make this post

    is

    registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    k.

    On September 20, 2013

    at

    9:14 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow

    used the username 'TROOP Pi· to maliciously publish the following

    false and defamatory statement about Fen-y

    to

    third parties on

    topix.com:

    i) ''Loi.

    I again realize

    just

    dropping in on what is, at best, a site

    of

    congregating bottom feeders and straight up $&@'/' -ups

    who Jive and thrive on BS

    (I

    cordially apologize for stooping

    to this level). Enjoy your world Sam and

    5,

    no one but you

    guys and disgnmtled j ck offs live on here. You'll make

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    headlines. Kids talk ... eventually. ee 'Nepotism on Fox

    schoolboard' post 2491; Ex.

    D.

    pg. 45.

    A.

    The IP address used

    to

    make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    l. On December 8, 2013 at 2:43 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow

    used the usemame 'Quack' to maliciously publish the following false

    and defamatory statement about Ferry to third parties on topix.com:

    i) Sam and voice of a treachety, I mean a teacher. Sam ..you

    are a FIRED district employee. Your whiney and bitchy voice

    carries no weight... At all. The only buffoons on here are

    as

    lowly and d1;Jpressed as you are. Enjoy your company.

    Teacher.. .. Go elsewhere. The salary you make is much better

    than anywhere else you could go. Reach for

    it.

    Misery loves

    company. I heard saint Louis public is hi1ing. You should go

    there and make a difference. You'd be .in the perfect spot.

    Crappy results with another crappy teacher. What a positive

    contribution you would make. Lol. I don know why I even

    look at this post. At hat a bunch

    of

    negative losers you people

    are. Keep feeding off each other because this

    is

    NOT how the

    real world functions. Sam stay away from boys ee

    'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 2609; Ex. D. pg. 45.

    A. The IP address used to make Uris post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    57. Defendants Dianne Critchlow and Jamie Critchlow, in conce11 with

    defendants Dan Baker, Angela Bums, and William Brengle, jointly and severally

    conspired to accuse Tyler and Simpson of serious sexual misconduct with animals

    wit11

    the purpose

    of

    dissuading Plaintiffs from criticizing the Fox School District, its

    administrators, and the Defendants, to wit:

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    a

    On

    February 6, 2013 at 10:32 P.M., Dianne and Janlie Critchlow

    used the usemame "TROOP 5 or 6" to maliciously publish the

    following false and defamatory statement about Plaintiffs Simpson

    and eny to third parties on topix.com:

    i)

    "Yo Petifile Sam. That was addressed over a month ago. Get

    off the bong and up to real time.

    Elliot is a known hamster packer. Just ask 1ich Simpson. They

    have an undercover tube fest every third Wednesday of the

    month. Rumor has it that rich is developing this in his mad

    scientist lab; a claw ess super hamster that wiggles

    exponentially when deptived of air when it's skin is exposed to

    methane. Richard Gere has nothing on these a$$ hammers

    You ever wonder why he looks f-d silly? He still has a rodent

    that traveled up his digestive system and lodged itself in his

    brain. He can't let this tragedy go Apparently there is a merit

    badge for biology when he displays this in

    is

    "pack". Loi.

    Pardon the pun

    You guys are straight up f-sticks. Kinda like middle school and

    now ... i laugh at you "

    ee

    'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard'

    post 768; Ex. D. pg. 28.

    A The IP address used to make this post is registered

    to

    the

    home of Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    b On February 7, 2013 at 8:31 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the usernmne "Troop 5 or 6" to maliciously publish the following

    false and defamatory statement about Plaintiffs Tyler and Sin1pson to

    third parties on topix.com:

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    i) Dr H, it's so refreshing to see one ofmy kind on here. Silly

    aren't they?

    Vly troop met this evening. We made signs ..hundreds of them.

    We will post these sporadically around the district. Most them

    will read some like, but not exactly the same as .... "Rich

    Simpson and Michelle Tyler are copulating with livestock.

    They must move from the district". Apparently it's quite

    interesting from what many of the posters on here have

    described to me. Rich is able to take the length

    of

    a miniature

    pony and Michelle's can swallow a donkeys load. That's

    disgusting But I have to admit .... ain't surprised." ee

    'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 800; Ex. D. pg. 30.

    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home of Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    c.

    On March 15, 2011, Defendants individually or jointly used the

    usemame "Finally the lrntl1" lo maliciously post the following false

    and defamatory statements about Simpson to third parties on

    topix.com:

    i) '"Ohhh forgot to mention Another fact. "fox student comes

    first" aka rich Simpson junior flies monthly to Mexico to

    engage

    in

    violent anal sex with miniature horses. My ex best

    friends second cousin from college (long story and kinda crazy

    in

    the l1ead) ran into him at a cantina. He was wasted and spout

    off about Nina, the equestrian love of his life." ee 'Fox High

    School Superintendent' post 820.

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    58.

    Defendants jointly and severally conspired to make malicious, retaliatory

    and harassing accusations and comments with the purpose o dissuading Plaintiffs

    from criticizing the Fox School District, its administrators, and the Defendants,

    to

    wit:

    a. On November 16, 2010

    at

    7:49 A.M., defendant Jamie Critchlow

    used the username Jamie Matthew Critchlow to publish

    the

    following statement

    on

    Topix.com using

    his

    own name:

    i

    Public .. let me introduce myself. 1

    am

    Jamie Critchlow.

    Principal of

    the

    Bridges program at Fox C-6. have been

    made aware o this website and rumors as o late. am on here

    to speak

    to

    you

    as

    a concerned parent. am trnly apathetic for

    anyone who

    frnds

    comfort

    in

    these negative words. Dr Brown

    and are great friends who have found solitude in each others

    friendship through difficult times. The light in which both she

    ai1d i have been shed

    on

    this website is at best ridiculous.

    f

    you have any questions you would like to ask please call

    my

    personal cell

    at

    ... ee 'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post

    127;

    Ex.

    D.

    pg.

    55.

    A.

    The lP address used to make this post is registered to the

    Fox C-6 School District.

    b. On November

    16,

    2010

    at 8:

    l 0 A.M., defendants individually or

    jointly used the uscrnamc ''Bullwinkle to

    publish

    the

    following

    harassing and retaliato1y statement directed at Simpson on

    Topix.com:

    i The school board president is a female and has been president

    since early last spring you dip stick. Again ..more lies to ham1

    others.

    Mr Critchlow, I will call you and we can start our own

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    g.

    On January

    15,

    2013 at 2:23 P.M., defendants individually or jointly

    used the usemame "Friend

    o

    Parents" to malicionsly publish the

    following false and defamatory statement about plaintiffs to third

    parties on topix.com:

    i)

    "Its such a shame that Rich Simpson Jr spends more time on

    stirring up crap with the district than taking care o his very ill

    mother. This is obviously an ill man himself with his priorities

    clearly out o whack

    I know for a fact that the Administration is NOT moving to the

    service center and that my children have all the books they

    need in school. Apparently some hefty disgruntled woman

    was peddling this crap out front o Shnucks tllis weekend. Did

    none o you read the letter put on the website this weekend?

    Before any o you go out on a limb and attempt to make a

    comment at the board meeting, be sure to know the facts

    before you open your uneducated pie holes.''

    ee

    'Nepotism

    on Fox schoolboard' post 448; Ex. D. pg. 47.

    A The IP address used to make this post

    is

    registered to the

    Fox C-6 School District.

    h. On Januaty 15, 2013 at 9:30 P.M., Defendants Angela Burns and Dan

    Baker, a matTied couple, used the username "Seriously" to

    maliciously publish the following false and defamatory statement

    about Simpson to third paiiies on topix.com:

    i It

    is

    filllazing how people believe complete nnt jobs Can't

    believe people would listen to that one crazy guy with the

    weird eye. I mow him from Boy Scouts and he says some

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    really strange things that do not sound right. I am pretty sure

    he has a closet where he hangs up newspaper clippings

    of

    board members and wears clown make up while cutting up

    teddy bears. That guy

    is

    crazy "

    ee

    'Nepotism on Fox

    schoolboard' post 459; Ex. D. pg. 61.

    A.

    The

    IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Defendants Angela Bums and

    Dan

    Baker.

    B. References

    to

    the Boy Scouts and "weird eye" are clearly

    intended to identify Simpson.

    1.

    On

    January 24, 2013 at 4:57 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow

    used

    the username Ifl were SAM" to maliciously publish the following

    false and defamato1y statement about

    Feny

    to third pat1ies on

    top ix.com:

    i " was told about this a f w days ago and took a look. I have

    read what

    all

    have written and hands down Sam takes the

    prize. Sam, please do

    us

    all a favor and explain the EXACT

    reason why you were FIRED ?I.

    The

    very little cyher

    credibility must feel that you have secured in your

    complaining .... will vanish quicker than a piece

    of

    cake

    around Ms Tylers ginormous a$$.

    Your one sick m-fcr. If come near MY daughters you won't

    walk away. Please explain this to

    us

    Sam.'' See 'Nepotism on

    Fox schoolboard' post 610; Ex. D. pg. 21.

    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    B.

    The context of the fornm makes clear that the 'Sam' in

    the above pos t refers to Sam Ferry.

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    J. On Janmuy 24, 2013 at 7:14 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the username Cant help butt notice to post the following harassing

    statement about Tyler to third parties on topix.com:

    i I

    was at that last board mtng as an innocent bystander hoping

    to watch these fools make a mochery

    of

    themselves, and they

    did. That lady who was

    up

    there looking like an idiot had the

    largest hiney think I've ever seen.

    think

    just one cheek may

    have weighed more than her dumba$$ husband who was there

    to whine

    as

    well. couldn't stop looking at it...it was like

    a

    car

    wreck happened

    in

    her pants or something. That thing made

    the Hindenburg look like

    a

    gum ball. Its no wonder shes all

    pizzed off. Just saying.

    ee

    'Nepot ism on Fox schoolboard'

    post 614; Ex.

    D.

    pg. 21.

    A The

    IP

    address used to make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Defendants Dianne and Jamie Critchlow.

    k.

    On

    January 24, 2013

    at

    7:20 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the usemame

    lf

    I

    were

    SAM

    to maliciously

    p11blish

    the following

    false and defamatory statement about Ferry to third parties on

    topix.com:

    i)

    Sam,

    We're all still waiting for you to tell us the trnth.

    By

    the way

    my

    name is Ralph Turner

    Now spill the trwillful all

    of

    people tired

    of

    your lies and

    obstinate BS or I will formally request your records through

    the proper channels and hand this out at schnucks upon receipt

    of

    them. Tired

    of

    the fools on here

    ...

    including

    you. ee

    'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 615; Ex. D. pg. 22.

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    A. The IP address used to make

    1his

    post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    B.

    The context

    of

    the forum makes clear

    thatthe

    'Sam' in

    the above post refers to Sam Ferry.

    l On January 24, 2013 at 7:43 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the username 'TROOP 5 or 6 to maliciously publish the following

    false and defamatory statement about Simpson to third parties on

    topix.com:

    i

    ''Rich, Just remember. Sticks and stones may hurt some bones

    but words will never hurt anyone. Your a scout leader you

    freak Go get examined for all our sakes. You neeeeeeeeed

    help," ee Fox post

    4;

    Ex. D. pg. 59.

    A.

    The IP address used to make this post is registered

    to

    the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne C1itchlow.

    m. On Janumy 25, 2013 at 11 :54 A.M., Defendants Dianne and Jamie

    Critchlow used the username "Troop 5 or 6" to maliciously publish

    the following false and defamat01y statement about Simpson

    to

    third

    pai1ies on topix.com:

    i ·'Old school got her very large feelings

    hw1.

    Its the truth. Its

    also the tmth/fact that Rich Simpson Jr has been publicly

    reprimanded from the regional director

    of

    the boyscouts for

    using his connections within the r n k ~ to recruit and solicit

    additional inbred people such as yourself to spread slanderous

    rumors and lies. Thats a fact. He sent emails and letters to

    anyone, including yourself, tlmt would listen to him. Now

    folks, just look at him Listen to his incesent whining. fyou

    had one bit of an IQ and continue to bich about the district,

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    you too are an idiot. Now f off and go make another sign .. ''

    ee 'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 627; Ex. D. pg. 48.

    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    Fox C-6 School District.

    n.

    On January 25, 2013 at 5:19 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the username "TROOP 5 or 6 to maliciously publish the following

    false and defamatory statement about Simpson to third parties on

    topix.com:

    i "Nothing like a dumb fat gossip to keep the onlookers

    entertained. Let's do this. Answer me these few questions. 1.

    Are you employed at all, and if so for more than 40 hours a

    week? 2. Do you have kids that attend school in the district?

    3.

    Do

    you eat when

    you

    are upset or angry ..preferably

    chocolate or Simpsons juniors spunk? You people are irritated

    because the above mentioned facts are true

    I

    get on here for

    entertainment. I mow who this group of invalids

    are

    stoking

    this site. You have nothing better to do other than enjoy each

    others whiny, negative, miserable company. This is your only

    outlet in life. t consumes you. It's your focus. What a sad

    bunch oflosers you opponents of fox are. Truly lifeless

    humans." ee 'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 635; Ex.

    D.

    pg. 22.

    A The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home of Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    o.

    On January 25, 2013 at 5:58 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the uscrnamc "I found one" to publish the following harassing

    statement about Simpson and Tyler to third paities on topix.com:

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    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home of Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    r

    On febrnaiy 2, 2013 at 9:10 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the usemame Go fox to maliciously publish the following false and

    defamat01y statement about

    ferry to

    third parties on topix.com:

    i)

    I

    think all have their merits. Everyone judging should

    carefully exercise their right to choose who is the most

    mentally unstable. Keep

    in

    mind each

    of

    these candidates all

    have issues that may be clinically diagnosed completely

    different from one another. Should you know one

    of

    these

    head cases, you can not vote for them. Yes I realize you may

    have to endure being their neighbor, relative or better yet part

    of their boy scout troop. Choose wisely because the winner

    will eventually end up either in an asylum or shot stalking

    someone in their home.

    ee

    'Who's the biggest LOCAL

    LOONEY?' post l; Ex. D. pg. 59.

    A.

    The

    IP

    address used to make this post

    is

    registered to the

    home of Jrnnie and Dianne Critchlow.

    s. On February

    2,

    2013 at 9:21 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the usemame TROOP 5 or 6' ' to maliciously publish the following

    false and defamatory statement about Ferry to third parties on

    topix.com:

    i Sam ferry can tell you how to not keep a job. Just ask him the

    trick to getting fired. Has nothing to do with performance.

    What options arc left . Hmmmm. Dirty old ba$turd +being

    around teenage girls getting fired.

    Sam. You should be thankful for getting fired. It's really a

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    good thing. Had you kept on you probably would have been

    brought up on charges. The ttuth shall set you free. Now go

    pray to Zeus and hope he does condem you to the nether world

    for eternity." ee 'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 714;

    Ex. D. pg. 24.

    A. The

    IP

    address used to make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    t. On February

    2,

    2013 at 9:30 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the usemame "TROOP 5 or 6 to maliciously publish the following

    false and defamatory statement about Tyler to third parties on

    top ix.com:

    i "News flash This jus t in ... It's been reported that Michelle

    Ty er

    just

    unde1went surgery. Apparently her asstronomical

    surgery was an amazing success. She is the first human to

    successfully receive an a$$ tt·ar1splant from a cow. Reports

    say she had conjenitive rump failure due

    to

    the large arnount of

    blood it took to keep the large amount

    of

    blood flow to her

    gigantic hemispheres. She is now recovering nicely in a

    Mexico hospital where her new and slightly smaller bovine

    a$$ will be ready for return to the states this weekend." ee

    'Nepotism on fox schoolboard' post 715; Ex. D. pg. 24.

    A The IP adclres:; usecl to make this post

    is

    registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    u.

    On Febrnary

    5,

    2013 at 4:44 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the username "TROOP 5 or 6" to publish the following statement on

    top ix.com:

    i "Yes .. I did find that quote out

    tl1ere

    somewhere. Kudos to all

    you highly educated sleuths who prowcl all over this site like a

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    blood it took to keep the large amount of blood flow to her

    gigantic hemispheres. She is now recovering nicely in a

    Mexico hospital where her new and slightly smaller bovine

    a$$ will be ready for return to the states this weekend." ee

    'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 738; Ex. D. pg. 25.

    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home of Jan1ie and Dianne Critchlow.

    w.

    On

    February

    5,

    2013 at 4:54 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the usemame "TROOP 5 or

    6

    to publish the following false and

    harassing statement about Tyler to third parties

    on

    topix.com:

    i "Loi

    Ifit

    is, his ex has one gigantic a$$. I heard a long tin1c

    ago that the ex is a mean dyke-ish woman as well. Maybe they

    were separated at birth. Or maybe they eat the same diet and

    use the same hair dresser. Hahahaaa. I love making fon of

    idiots.

    t

    brings me joy. Till later, whiney topix losers ." ee

    'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 739; Ex. D. pg. 25.

    A. The

    IP

    address used to make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    x.

    On

    Febmary 6, 20 l3 at 8: 15 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the usemame ·'Ann" to publish the statement on topix.com:

    i

    "Thats all you got Stephanie. Dwi. Talk about slander. Keep

    calling Elliot. You

    m·e

    a scorned ex that has been called out.

    Way to

    go Jamie and Chris. Kiddos to two great men " ee

    'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 755; Ex. D. pg. 26.

    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    y. On February 6, 2013 at 9:08 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the uscrnmnc "Troop 5 or 6" to maliciously publish the following

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    false and defamatory statement about Plaintiffs

    to

    third parties on

    topix.com:

    i

    "Wow What happened? I heard there

    are

    soine crazy ex's on

    here but this verifies some things. f his site is a venue for that

    then guess it truly validates my affonnentioned comments.

    This site festers with psychopathic and unruly idiots. If the ex

    wife is on here solely to spread hatred and misery then I guess

    Sam has

    a

    chance at finally getting a date. Sloppy seconds of

    a

    used mule? People ... I hate to tell you this, but

    if

    you study this

    and relish

    in

    it then you would

    be

    known as what most

    intelligent people would refer

    to

    as "LOSERS". Yes

    . l

    hate

    to

    share this with you but it's who you are. On another note, this

    ex wife who seems to be so hateful obviously has a jealousy

    issue. Rumor has it that she came in

    a

    close second to Michelle

    Tyler in the fatest ass contest recently held in saint Louis at the

    bull dyke festival."

    ee

    'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post

    756; Ex. D. pg. 27.

    A. The P address used to make this post is registered to the

    home of Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    z.

    On Februa1y 6, 2013 at 10:08 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow

    used the usemame "Holy cow" to maliciously publish the following

    false and harassing statement about Simpson to third parties on

    topix.com:

    i

    [think Elliot was there for all the wrong reasons. From what l

    can gather she was only there for the SAFETY SUMMIT.

    Hereyee Hereyee. It's not the superintendent's responsibility to

    entertain a liberal negro dip- $hit disturber when the agenda

    calls for an entiircly different matter. Whats amazing is that

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    Simpson junior shows up on tv. What an idiot. Docs this guy

    have a job? I swear this country has fallen to $hit when a

    mentally deranged fool gets

    an

    interview. Rich. Good

    job

    calling yourself out on being the whistle blower. Y oure no

    more than a deranged douche bag exposing themselves in the

    community by hiding behind boyscouts amongst other

    community fellowships. I pity the idiots who listen to you.

    Lost sheep t trnly proves there will always be special needs

    classrooms in the public schools. Dip$hits .. Keep rproducing

    t

    only saves jobs. Buy

    in

    negative media lovers.

    Ifit

    makes

    you happy . Enjoy going to work tomorrow

    if

    you truly are

    qualified for a job .. or even have one." ee 'Nepotism on Fox

    schoolboard' post 761; Ex. D. pg. 28.

    A.

    The

    IP

    address used

    to

    make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    aa. On Febrnary 6, 2013 10:39 P.M., Diam1e and Jamie Critchlow used

    the L1sername "TROOP 5 or 6" to maliciously publish the following

    false and defamato1y statement about

    Feny

    to third parties on

    topix.com:

    i

    "Let's just state one fact You are a fired employee Your

    cmmnents are worthless Go get a job Sam. You need to stop,

    really. I feel bad for you." ee 'Nepotism on l'ox schoolboard'

    post 770; Ex. D. pg. 28.

    A. The

    IP

    address used

    to

    make this post is registered

    to

    the

    home of Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    B. · The context of the forum makes clear that the

    Sam

    in

    the above post refers to Sam Ferry.

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    and other boyscouts dads lather up with baby oil and cock

    choke each other until the loser gags and pukes. It's what I

    heard. Not saying its a fact though.

    I

    don't need help,

    I

    need

    scalps " See 'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 782; Ex. D.

    pg. 29.

    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered

    to

    the

    home of Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    dd.On February 7, 2013 at 2:58 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the uscrnamc "TROOP 5 or 6

    to

    publish the following statement on

    topix.com:

    i

    Now

    Ryan don't be so concerned with me. It's merely things

    I have heard. Kinda like all the idiots on here claiming they

    actually know something about nepotism, the board, the

    administration. Tools. The whole lot of you Now, I will

    say this. From what I have heard there will be some sparks

    flying ve1y soon for a few of you. Cue evil monster laugh ...

    Moohahahahaa. Heheheoooooo rahahahaaaaa."

    See

    'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 792; Ex. D. pg. 30.

    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered

    to

    the

    home of Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    ee. On February 8, 2013 at 6:29 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the username

    'Troop

    5 or 6" to maliciously publish the following

    false and defamatory statement about Plaintiffs Tyler and Simpson to

    third parties on top ix.com:

    i No Time Out.. ..this site will work

    just

    fine. Now for this

    evenings lesson. Of the many but same people who post on

    here are none more instigating as concerned parent. Yes you've

    guessed it ""concerned parent"" is a fat bottomed ex with

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    nothing but vengeance on her mind. According to my troop

    reports

    is

    that this mom, Rich Simpson and Michelle Tyler

    gather frequently to see who can

    stuff

    the most Twinkies up

    one another's ass. Personal records include, but are not limited

    a box a piece. It's also known that fat absorption can occur

    rectally hence the exponentially huge hind quarters located on

    each

    of

    these bull dyke women. Till later instigators BTW

    Sanely Baker pays for male services since she can't find a man

    that finds her f-able Mini dyke in training." ee 'Nepotism on

    Fox

    schoolboard' post 826; Ex. D. pg. 31.

    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    ff

    On Febmary

    8,

    2013 at 9:45 P.M., Diam1e and Jamie Critchlow

    used

    the usemame "Troop 5 or 6" to maliciously publish the following

    false and defamatmy statement about Tyler to third parties on

    topix.com:

    i I would like to continusouly share one

    of

    my children's

    favorites stories when they were little ones. t goes a bit

    something like this:Bitter dyke. Bitter dyke let me in Not by

    tl1e hairs on my triple decker chin

    Bitter dyke. Bitter dyke why so mad? l been all over topix and

    I've been unclad

    Bitter dyke. Bitter dyke whos to blame? All of the people with

    a critchlow/ baker name

    Bitter dyke. Bitter dyke what to do now? Hell

    ifI

    know, I'm a

    psycho fat cow

    Bitter dyke. Bitter dyke when will you stop? When I finally

    eat so much that my ginormous ass pops.

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    There's more but tiny Tim

    is

    usually asleep been this line.

    f

    you want more you can find some

    of

    my finest work at

    www .gofyourselflosers( dot)corn

    I will be sure to share more with you as the days come and

    go "

    ee

    'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 829; Ex. D. pg.

    31

    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home of Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    gg.On Pebmary 8, 2013 at 10:04 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow

    used the username "RSJ watcher" to maliciously publish the

    following false and defanrntory statement about Simpson to third

    parties on topix.com:

    i

    " find

    it completely ironic that this boy ended up as part

    of

    Elliot's report. Rich, let's define nepotism. This goes way

    back to your daddy aka. senior, who was an assistant

    superintendent while your mother was a teacher and you and

    your sister were on the payroll too. You were there working

    with the company "minds eye". Your dad hired you and your

    sister. Your company was terrible and you were fired. No

    wonder you have problems with Fox You are a text book

    hippocrit. How in the world can you live with yourself? I was

    in

    central office back in the 80's. You should be so ashamed of

    yourself and the Benedict Arnold person you have become to

    the district. I'm old now, but

    if

    weren't, I'd wash your mouth

    out with soap for all the filth and lies you spread. Your parents

    are great people. True to their profession and the people in it.

    What happened to you?" ee 'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard'

    post 831; Ex. D. pg. 32.

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    A The IP address used to make this post

    is

    registered to the

    home of Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    hh.On Febrnary

    12,

    2013 at 7:51 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow

    used the usemame Troop 5 or 6 to maliciously publish the

    following false and defamatory statement about Tyler to third parties

    on topix.com:

    i You inbred, unknowingly, racist f-sticks have no idea what a

    dream is. Your dreams beyond being

    ad bag

    within the

    district may include:

    your house has no wheels

    that you stayed

    in

    high school and went to Jeffco

    ...

    ,and are

    now qualified to actually work in the district...maybe

    that you shouldnt

    have

    gone to da movies wit yo babies daddy

    that you are constantly

    in

    denial of who you would be without

    a site to be a loser on

    that you wish grannys distillaty didn't catch the families best

    trailer on fire

    that a life without topix would focus you on doing something

    you've been neglecting to do in your house . .like clean it

    There are sting operations that many

    of

    you would fall into.

    Beware of 90% coupons

    off

    at pizza and chineses buffets.

    PS. I'm still amazed that Michelle Tyler's hind quarters aren't

    a mutant tmaformation. ln a movie she could drop from 1000

    feet and crnsh a small city with that thing. Impressive in a

    genetic facet. You must admit.

    ee

    'Nepotism on Fox

    schoolboard' post 882; Ex. D. pg. 33.

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    A The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    11

    On February 12, 2013 at 8:17 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow

    used the username 'TROOP 5 or 6 to maliciously publish the

    following false and defamatory statement about Tyler to third parties

    on topix.com:

    i

    Tim, I will petition for you to insert your fist up your dogs

    rectum before I would sign anything in opposition

    of

    our

    district. Btw d· bag a petition requires signatures. Expose

    yourself on the steps

    of

    a local business and see what

    responses youll get. You have no balls, therefore you won't do

    this. Know why? Because, unlike Michelle Tyler, who has

    learned that she's a bonificd psycho in the eyes of thousands,

    that stating the truth in your own minds eye, equals being an

    uneducated and uniformed loser. Just stating facts by most

    peoples standm·ds.,.

    ee

    'Petition for

    No

    Nepotism

    at

    foxc6'

    post 3;

    Ex. D.

    pg. 59.

    A The IP address used to make this post

    is

    registered

    to

    the

    home of Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    JJ.

    On Febrnaiy 27, 2013 at 11 :52 A.M., defendants jointly or

    individually used the username baahaaa

    to

    publish the following

    harassing and retaliatmy statement about Ferry

    to

    third parties

    on

    topix.com:

    i Sam, you need help and a better hobby. ee 'l\epotism on

    Fox schoolboard' post 1063; Ex.

    D.

    pg. 48.

    A

    The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    Fox C-6 School District.

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    B. The context

    of

    the forum makes clear that the 'Sam' in

    the above

    post

    refers to

    Sam

    Feny.

    mm.

    On

    March 2

    2013

    at

    8:42

    P.M., Dianne and Jamie Ctitchlow used

    the username 'TROOP 11" to maliciously publish the following false

    and defamatory statement about Plaintiffs

    to

    third parties on

    topix.com:

    i) Ahhh ms Tyler ....Bravo to 2

    of

    the 5 nototious $hit

    disturbing nimrods on here. Only if Junior will confess will we

    get the trifecta. What's sad is the sanctity that you find in one

    another's negative agenda and each others opinion. What's

    even sadder is that your multiple posts amongst different

    names constitutes the voice

    of

    nothingness

    .

    .including

    Sam

    the

    fired man. This site has spent

    itself

    past all possible

    worthiness.

    As

    I mentioned before, I am an avid defender of

    the district

    (because

    it's good) and have found the mentally

    challenged on here ( who are evil,

    but

    rather not able to fully

    comprehend real lifo agendas

    and

    reality) to

    be

    ratherly

    bming

    over

    time. Michelle. I'll leave a donation for your next cut and

    die if i see you. At least you can look presentable the next

    time you try to hand out flyers and paint patheological psycho

    signs ... \Vait...that was

    nut

    job mueller and Simpson at a

    boyscouts meeting. HENCE

    my

    name. You people are

    F

    up " ee

    'Nepotism

    on Fox schoolboard' post 1122; Ex. D.

    pg. 40.

    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home

    of Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

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    i "Ruth Anne [School Board presidentat time of post]

    is

    the

    mother/ grandmother all of us never had. For anyone to

    berate, belittle or demean anything she supports

    is

    a true attack

    on human kind and the

    district. She is

    the

    epitome of what's

    ritght

    in

    the world, much less the district . For the people on

    here trying to belittle the district, it's board

    or it's

    administration are what the troopsters would reter to

    as

    ""a$$wipes""l. I hold no concern

    as

    to what the whiners

    portray. The more Sam the ""fired man"" claims, the more the

    truth

    of

    mankind

    says. man

    who chastises

    his

    former

    employer

    will

    never

    find

    on again ...

    Sam. You lost lost once in your annoying voice. You will

    lose again.

    go

    back

    to

    the west coast where Arnold will

    snuggle witb you" ee 'Nepotism on

    Fox

    scboolboard' post

    1186;

    Ex.

    D.

    pg.

    42.

    A.

    The

    IP

    address used to make this post

    is

    registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    qq.On March

    6,

    2013 at 9:21 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used the

    username 'TROOP

    l 5

    to maliciously publish the following false and

    defamatory statement about Simpson to third parties on topix.com:

    i "Simpson junior

    is

    a demented reject lamb that fondles lost

    sheep such

    as

    Dennis mueller. ..times are tough for closet

    homos." ee 'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post

    1187;

    Ex.

    D.

    pg.

    42.

    A. The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home of Jamie and Diam1e Critchlow.

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    rr.

    On

    March 6, 2013 at 9:46 P.M. , Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the usemame

    'oh

    no' to publish the following harassing statement

    directed to Ferry and his family on topix.com:

    i

    Sam ... find a job. You are officially a website stalker. So pity

    you in more ways than one. Your employed wife must be

    sooooo embarrassed. Don't do that to her

    her."

    ee 'fox High

    School Superintendent' post

    1150;

    Ex. D. pg. 51.

    A

    The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home of Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    ss. On March

    6,

    2013

    at

    10:

    10 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Ctitchlow used

    the usemarne

    'Oh

    no' to maliciously publish the following false and

    defaniatory statement about Simpson to third parties on topix.com:

    i "Sam. You are bright beyond your years, but yet you are still

    a

    fired janitor. What do you want these people

    to

    believe?

    Accordance? Mayhem? Unloylaty? No These are the

    standards from which you erupt from Your followers (who

    are are minimal in and ofthemeselves) are what makes the

    district stronger. They have always been abou helping each

    other. (which is why the district prevails).

    You

    are what the

    majority call a nuisance. rat that needs tending. An online

    nuisance who has an obvious axe to grind because you were

    fired ,. It's you and your kind that only make the board scoff

    at you for every unemployed you post you make You were an

    employee. Now you've become a joke. I'm

    sony

    your only

    endeavor has become this site. Im a lady but I've had enough

    with you and your kind." ee 'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard'

    post 1189; Ex. D. pg. 42.

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    Dear

    quintet

    of

    opponents ... the threat

    of

    physical violence

    isn't tolerated nor even funny. . The fact that you are now all

    clearly visable and completely exposed does not favor you.

    The employees

    of

    this district have

    had

    enough and will

    faithfully defend their administration and board. (employed

    and loyal). f you want to go redneck Hoosier on this ... all loyal

    employees will gladly find a place and time. Trust me, there

    are hundreds of us. Talk is cheap. As is your posts . ee

    'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 1372; Ex. D. pg. 44.

    A.

    The IP

    address used to make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    vv.

    On September 20, 2013 at 7 :58 P .M. , Dianne and Jamie Critchlow

    used the username

    TROOP

    Pi' to publish the following harassing

    statement directed to Ferry on topix.com:

    i) [quoted text from post

    by Sam Ferry removed

    as

    irrelevant]

    This certifies that you are officially a certified slap dick.

    Thanks for confirming. 100%

    of our

    founding fathers who

    wrote the first amendment would have lynched you by now.

    ee Fox High School Superintendent' post 1227; Ex. D. pg.

    51.

    A The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    borne of Jan1ie and Dianne Critchlow.

    ww. On September 20, 2013 at 8:33 P.:1\1. Dianne and Jamie Critchlow

    used the username

    TROOP

    Pi to maliciously publish the following

    false and defamatory statement about

    Feny

    to third parties on

    topix.com:

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    i) "Sam we all love you. Only because your special. Your

    lucky it's 2013 ""dude"'"' ee 'Nepotism

    on

    Fox schoolboard'

    post 2489; Ex. D. pg. 45.

    A. The

    IP

    address used to make this post

    is

    registered to the

    home of Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    xx On December

    8

    2013 at 2:58 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow

    used the username 'Quack' to publish the following statement on

    topix.com:

    i) "[QUOTE who=""Addit""]No moving on or

    getting over it

    m1til

    the old board has been replaced and

    Administration makes better decisions. enjoy Sam's reposts;

    am in the trenches and living it. T ove my job and the students

    T

    teach, but some things need to change and

    it

    needs to start at

    the top. Keep up the good work Sam, and thanks for being at

    the forefront for us. [/QUOTE]

    Enjoy your paycheck. Loyalty

    is

    a characteristic that's rarely

    known amongst people anymore. f you feel you're in a

    position to complain. Take it to your principal rather than blast

    those who have employed you. Times are tough ... money is

    tight. We all know that. But to verbally slash the throat

    of

    your own employer is not ok. You need to check your mind set

    addit. The 1st amendment only stretches

    so

    far. Keep that in

    mind mole " ee 'Nepotism on Fox schoolboard' post 2610;

    Ex. D pg.

    45.

    A.

    The

    IP

    address used to make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

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    yy.On

    Januaiy 28, 2014 at 6:21 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the username

    'Blah'

    to maliciously publish the following false and

    defamatory statement about Ferry to third parties

    on

    topix.com:

    i) "Sam. Get a life.

    Your

    truly obsessed with things out

    of

    your

    control. Even

    as

    a terminated fox employee. Go get a

    job ee

    'Fox

    High School Superintendent'

    post

    1311; Ex. D. pg. 52.

    A

    The IP address used to make this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie

    and

    Dianne Critchlow.

    zz.

    On

    January 28, 2014 at 7:02 P.M., Dianne and Jamie Critchlow used

    the username

    'Milk

    sprayed from

    nose'

    to maliciously publish the

    following false and defamatoty statement about Simpson to third

    parties

    on

    topix.com:

    i) [QUOTE who=""Ssdd""]Richard Simpson should run. Or how

    about an upstanding community member. Do

    we

    have

    any?[/QUOTE]

    What? That guy is jacked.

    I

    wouldn't be surprised

    if

    he

    eats

    used

    band aids. Way out there. f he if the rain

    man

    and

    Hellen Keller reproduced this guy would

    be

    the result.

    Special '' ee 'Nepotism

    on Fox

    schoolboard' post 2672; Ex.

    D.

    pg. 46.

    A

    The IP address used to

    make

    this post is registered to the

    home

    of

    Jamie and Dianne Critchlow.

    59.

    The

    damage suffered

    by

    plaintiffs due to the harassing and malicious

    statements of defendants often caused plaintiffs to remain silent

    or

    soften their

    criticism for long periods.

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    73. The maliciously defamatory statements made by Defendants Dianne and

    Jamie Critchlow have damaged Ferry, Tyler, and Simpson in the following ways:

    a

    Humiliation;

    b Damage to reputation;

    c Exposure to public hatred, contempt, ridicule and shame;

    d

    Mental anguish;

    e Loss of sleep;

    f

    Strained marital relations;

    g eny

    and Tyler suffered from unpredictable episodes

    of

    uncontrollable c1ying;

    h. Tyler suffered from and was diagnosed with depression;

    1

    Tyler suffered from and was diagnosed with anxiety;

    J

    The

    arLxiety

    and depression suffered by Tyler was so severe that it

    caused her to suffer chest pains;

    k

    Tyler experienced weight gain;

    I Ferry s ex-daughter in law has restricted Ferry s ability to spend time

    with his grandson because she wmries about Ferry being near his

    grandson due to the malicious accusations written above;

    m

    eny is unable

    to

    appear

    in

    public without concern that those around

    him have heard

    ar1d

    believe the accusations made by the Critchlows,

    and have hanned his ability

    to

    interact nom1ally

    witl1

    other members

    of the public regardless of whether they are actually aware of the

    accusations made about him;

    n. Falsely stating that Ferry s employment was terminated because of

    inappropriate behavior towards underage girls and asse11ing insider

    knowledge

    of

    the truth

    of

    these false statements.

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    74. Punitive damages are appropriate against both Jamie and Dianne

    Critchlow because the defamatory statements were malicious and they intended to

    cause

    ham1

    to Plaintiffs.

    WHEREFORE

    Plaintiffs pray for judgment against defendants for damages

    for pain and suffering, psychological and emotional injury, humiliation, damage to

    reputation, costs, and expenses; and for punitive damages to punish Defendants

    outrageous conduct; and for such other and further relief

    as

    to this Court seems just

    and proper.

    Count ll

    Tyler v. Dianne Critchlow and .Jamie Critchlow for damages for the Intentional

    Infliction of Emotional Distress

    COMES NO\V

    Plaintiff Michelle Tyler and for her cause o action for

    damages against Defendants Dianne Critchlow, Jamie Critchlow, states to the Court

    as

    follows:

    75. The conduct o Dianne Critchlow and Jamie Critchlow was so extreme

    in degree and outrageous in character that it

    is

    outside the bounds o civilized decency

    and utterly intolerable in a civilized community.

    76. The actions taken by defendants Dianne and Jamie Critchlow were taken

    with the intent to cause extreme emotional distress to Tyler.

    77. The conduct o Dianne and Jamie Crtichlow caused Tyler to experience

    severe and medically diagnosed depression, anxiety, chest pains, and weight gain.

    78. The conduct ofDialll1e and Jamie Critchlow caused Tyler to suffer the

    following damage:

    a

    Tyler suffered from and was diagnosed with severe depression;

    b. Tyler suffered from and was diagnosed with severe anxiety;

    c

    The anxiety and depression suffered by Tyler was so severe that it

    caused her

    lo

    suffer chest pains;

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