A look at the claims, predictions and behavior of a media "psychic".
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A look at the claims, predictions and behavior of a media "psychic".
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A Response to Sylvia Browne's Attempt to Silence This Web SiteI respond, through my attorney, to Browne's attempt to shut this web site down. 
Letter to Sylvia Browne's Attorney, from attorney Jordon S. Davis of Davis and Davis (View as .pdf file). A Brief NoteMy apologies in advance for placing these "legal issues" letters here in the Articles section of the site, which should be more focused on examining Browne and her claims. But I feel it is important for this to be out in the open as much as possible, so people can decide for themselves what all of this says about Browne. BackgroundOn January 26, 2007 I received a letter from Sylvia Browne's attorney, which was obviously an attempt to chill public debate on Browne and her claims, by intimidating me into taking this site down. Unfortunately for Browne (and her attorney), I know my rights, I know a bit about copyright law and "fair use" (having designed and maintained a number of web sites), and better still, I have good attorneys advising me. The letter was simply that - a letter. As such, I could have simply ignored it. But after listening to the attorneys' advice, I decided that it was wiser to be more proactive. The LetterOn February 7th, 2007, attorney Jordon S. Davis, Esq, sent the following letter to Browne's attorneys on my behalf. Page 1
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AnalysisThe anti-SLAPP law which Mr. Davis mentions bears some explanation. A "SLAPP" is a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. Simply put: it is when a corporation or individual files a lawsuit against someone in order to silence or reduce their participation in a public debate. From the web site of the California Anti-SLAPP Project:
Fortunately, several states have "anti-SLAPP laws" which benefit those who are the target of a SLAPP. California - the state in which both Browne and I reside - is one such state. ConclusionI believe that this letter makes my position perfectly clear: I have no intention of taking down this site, nor of giving up the URL "StopSylviaBrowne.com". I will fight any attempts to make me do so to the fullest extent of the law. I would like to say here that I appreciate all of the help and support I have received in the few days since I published the article about the letter from Browne's attorney. I think that Browne miscalculated this move in a number of ways, one being the effect it would have on public opinion. From the emails I am receiving, and the various blogs commenting on the letter from Browne's attorney, it has become obvious that support for this web site is no longer limited to people who are doubtful of Browne's "psychic abilities," but now also includes people who might never have even heard of Browne until this, but who dislike attempts at suppressing Free Speech. And huge thanks to , for crafting such a powerful response. Related LinksClicking on any of these links will load a separate browser window for viewing the linked page. StopSylviaBrowne.com is not responsible for the content of any of these linked pages.
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