Help with legal fees
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Hi folks,
My name is Christopher Gremillion, I am a father, a husband, and an educator.
I will keep this as straightforward as possible to prevent any form of misunderstanding. This campaign is specifically for the base amount that is necessary for me to retain the legal services necessary for me to begin the process of a defamation suit. The defamation is against me by several individuals who have targeted me specifically to be the recipient of harassment in multiple forms. For over seven months I have become the target of these individuals, for the simple reason of holding a former staff member accountable to the expectations of their job.
As a result, several individuals have used their platforms to launch a concentrated campaign of character assassination against myself, including the telling of many lies, and particularly accusations of inappropriate touching which is not true. The former staff member started with the campus Title IX office, which included an external investigator, that determined no "factual evidence to sustain the allegation." A claim for a protective order by the accuser was denied by the general court and dismissed with prejudice (a legal term meaning she can not bring the accusation again) by a circuit court on appeal. Nevertheless, this former staff member continues to abuse their minority identity for personal gain while taking advantage of media, including social, radio, and more to engage in aggressive character assassination.
The current amount I am listing is $5,000 for the overall fees for the lawyers I have been speaking with, and will be increased if the fee is met, as well as when I am introduced with new costs from the law firm as they arise. I will be doing my best to also be paying out of my own pocket, and have already paid $2,500 as an initial retainer fee, to ensure that others do not have to contribute more than necessary. The sooner this can be met, the better, as the longer this goes on the more potential for damage to my career and ability to provide for my family.
Again, I am an educator, and the sole provider in my family, with a kid in college, I do not have the financial means to retain these legal services on my own. I’m requesting any assistance that can possibly be procured. Any support is greatly appreciated. I will be glad to update with answers to any questions you might have as well.
Thank you for your help in advance.
My name is Christopher Gremillion, I am a father, a husband, and an educator.
I will keep this as straightforward as possible to prevent any form of misunderstanding. This campaign is specifically for the base amount that is necessary for me to retain the legal services necessary for me to begin the process of a defamation suit. The defamation is against me by several individuals who have targeted me specifically to be the recipient of harassment in multiple forms. For over seven months I have become the target of these individuals, for the simple reason of holding a former staff member accountable to the expectations of their job.
As a result, several individuals have used their platforms to launch a concentrated campaign of character assassination against myself, including the telling of many lies, and particularly accusations of inappropriate touching which is not true. The former staff member started with the campus Title IX office, which included an external investigator, that determined no "factual evidence to sustain the allegation." A claim for a protective order by the accuser was denied by the general court and dismissed with prejudice (a legal term meaning she can not bring the accusation again) by a circuit court on appeal. Nevertheless, this former staff member continues to abuse their minority identity for personal gain while taking advantage of media, including social, radio, and more to engage in aggressive character assassination.
The current amount I am listing is $5,000 for the overall fees for the lawyers I have been speaking with, and will be increased if the fee is met, as well as when I am introduced with new costs from the law firm as they arise. I will be doing my best to also be paying out of my own pocket, and have already paid $2,500 as an initial retainer fee, to ensure that others do not have to contribute more than necessary. The sooner this can be met, the better, as the longer this goes on the more potential for damage to my career and ability to provide for my family.
Again, I am an educator, and the sole provider in my family, with a kid in college, I do not have the financial means to retain these legal services on my own. I’m requesting any assistance that can possibly be procured. Any support is greatly appreciated. I will be glad to update with answers to any questions you might have as well.
Thank you for your help in advance.
Organizer
Christopher D Gremillion
Organizer
Fairfax, VA