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"It is established that a corporation or in this case a large institution that is publicly funded cannot sue an individual citizen (for) criticizing the institution or corporation," he explained."An individual is always allowed to sue someone else individually to protect their reputation like in a defamation lawsuit, so professor St. Lewis had the right to litigation against me but the university does not."
Rancourt called her action a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP). They're used to intimidate and silence critics by burdening them with legal costs until they're bankrupt. Winning is secondary. Often it doesn't matter at all.
Rancourt one-on-one against St. Lewis is one thing. Right or wrong, she's entitled to sue. Doing so with U of O funding is quite another matter. It discredits her action altogether.
It shows rancor and malicious intent. It suggests a conspiracy to inflict maximum harm. It's not about alleged defamatory comments.
It's an all-out assault on a distinguished, principled academic. He deserves praise, not persecution. St. Lewis allied with the wrong side. Maybe one day she'll acknowledge her mistake. So far she shows no signs of relenting. Perhaps Rock eggs her on.
Rancourt filed a so-called "champerty" motion . On August 29, it will be heard in court. He moved that her action be dismissed for abuse of process. At issue is U of O's deep pockets funding her. Doing so smacks of collusion and injustice.
On June 20, Rancourt also filed a "refusals and productions" motion. At the motion hearing, he was denied the right to cross-examine a U of O affiant.
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