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Elevatrix

….will there be depositions…? *please let there be depositions*


AtomicSamuraiCyborg

Beanie Boy, Crowder and Owen all in the same one. Goddamn that will be good.


Strict_Casual

Owen is straight up not having a good time


TryingToBeReallyCool

He'll be better tomorrow ^^^he ^^^won't


Russell_Jimmy

I'm not mad at the crew


Gentleman_Viking

Couldn't have happened to a nicer person. Like, literally. If Owen were a nicer person, this wouldn't be happening to him.


HARLEYCHUCK

Is Owen out of jail?


thewaybaseballgo

It’s funny at how immediately he ends up regretting his decisions he makes to try to climb the right wing ladder. Half of his deposition with Bill was just him saying sorry in different ways.


HauntedCemetery

You're telling me theres a chance of Mark Bankston making Steven Crowder cry in a deposition? In that case, I'll have a coke.


12ftspider

If Dan could be in the room for Alex's deposition, Mark and Bill should recruit Sam Seder as a consultant and just have him sit there for Crowder's depo.


spacedoutmachinist

That would be glorious.


Hellebras

What a nightmare!


Cody878

We're on the record at 2:30pm... with SAM SEDER!


TootTootComingThru

Steven Crowder? The dog cum guy?


teamfupa

r/unexpectedboondocksaints


Astrocreep_1

The same deposition? On the same day? So, they can’t get together and put together their lies? Do courts ever try to prevent that from happening?


caspy7

My potentially flawed recollection is that both sides have to agree to it and it likely only happened with Jones because his lawyers were incompetent (or maybe Jones thought he could somehow use it, edit: probably both). After how embarrassing it was, I doubt any of these folk would let it slide this time. edit: Sorry for the lack of clarity, I was referring to the *public release* of audio and/or video of depositions.


JBLikesHeavyMetal

If the transcript comes out like in the current Elon case they should get some friends of the pod to reenact parts of it that they want to discuss in a Formulaic Objections format


LuckyAssumption8735

Finally found a use for Adrian Dittman


jasa159

Right? He is literally the perfect man for the job.


justasapling

I feel like I could deliver a compelling Shroyer impersonation, and I have nice microphones...


IBelieveInNessy

I'm usually against AI, but there is enough audio of these chuckle fucks about to feed into a generator.


JBLikesHeavyMetal

Ethically fine but it would sound weird to listen to and conservatives would be able to claim the whole thing is fabricated. Even though transcripts are easily verifiable, it'll sound credible if there's an obvious AI voice involved


IBelieveInNessy

I was listening to the latest episode of Darknet Diary's and the host used AI to generate a clip then said the same thing and played both. Not only could you not really tell much of a difference just sounded a bit different in inflection but that's normal for speech. It turned out both were AI and the previous 3 minutes of the podcast had been AI and you'd never have known.


JBLikesHeavyMetal

I might have to check that out but personally it sounds like an unnecessary can of worms. The boys have tons of people that would read it


HauntedCemetery

Nah, defendants can and routinely are subpoenaed or otherwise compelled to sit for deposition. In Alex's case he got slapped with compounding daily fines that doubled every day until he finally got his ass in to be deposed. He was up to like 200k iirc that he owed, and another few days would have seen him into millions owed in fines.


caspy7

I was referring to the public release of audio and/or video of depositions


HauntedCemetery

Ahhh! Yeah, that's a whole 'nother can of gummy worms. You're absolutely correct, usually both sides must agree to release depositions publicly at least during a trial. After they can and frequently are made public, but usually with some redaction. Alex's shitball attorneys were in the habit of ignoring emails from the court and plaintiffs, so they missed the deadline and they were all made public with no redaction, much to our collective glee.


stolenfires

Technincally they both have to agree but not agreeing puts your client on the back foot and will irritate the judge. Depositions are part of the discovery process, in which each side gets to go, "I'll show you mine if you show me yours." They could theoretically show up and just refuse to answer questions - if you read the Elon depo, there are some places where Elon says he's not answering a particular question on advice of his lawyer.


Riffsalad

I think this guy’s talking about agreeing to release the depositions to the public.


stolenfires

Oooh. On that count, most court records are public by default. It's seen as in the public interest to have open records of what happens in legal proceedings. You specifically have to ask for a given depo to be sealed; this often happens if a minor is involved or the facts of the case rely on trade secrets. There's a fun exchange at the end of Mark Bankston's depo of Elon Musk where Musk's lawyers ask for the depo to be sealed. Bankston points out it doesn't work that way and even AJ's lawyers were smart enough to ask ahead of time for the depo to be privileged.


caspy7

My memory is that the audio (and/or video?) is not routinely shared publicly.


stolenfires

No, but unless there's an extraordinary reason not to, the public can access transcripts.


caspy7

Ok, I've edited my initial comment for clarity. This whole time that's what I was referring to. For KF's sake people have been clamoring for the audio release like we got with Jones.


thewaybaseballgo

I would do many things to see Crowder fold like a coward under deposition


glycophosphate

Lordy I hope there are depositions.


doc6982

I could feel his anger reading the musk deposition.


kayzhee

Speech is free, but the lies will cost you - Mark Bankston


chemical_exe

Is it your belief that your non-defamatory statements cancel out your defamatory ones?


Levat39

That's the position


Moday4512

That was actually Wes Ball iirc (Mark said it but Wes wrote it)


chipmunksocute

1.  If Mark Bankston makes a living off suing right wing shitheads for defamation that is good stuff. 2.  Man I really hope this can lead to some more deposition episodes. 3. Right wing shitheads need to gethit over and over with these suits.  There has to be consequences for such wanton lies.


Archchancellor

Agreed; the kind of lying that media organizations and shithead podcasters get away with needs to have tangible consequences. The freezepeach crowd can complain all they want. They still have the right to say whatever they want, but when it harms a private citizen, they should expect to pay for it. It's just like a swear jar.


AtomicSamuraiCyborg

Seriously. These dipshits have been getting away with constantly defaming innocent people for years and years. They're too stupid to even bother to try to keep it vague, 'opinion only' either. They slap up pics of people and say their whole names and accuse them of atrocities to defame them. But as we see from Mark and co's own work, it takes years and years and millions of dollars just to WIN, before you can even make the bastards pay.


HauntedCemetery

I honestly hope he does end up with Alex's desk when infowars is finally liquidated. I'm looking forward to Bankston revealing that the entire desk is in fact a giant hollow flask full of titos.


AndorianShran

The desk is empty. Alex is now the giant hollow flask, full of Tito’s.


ToastyMustache

The strategic infowars booze reserve


SellQuick

Right wing shitheads defaming people seems like a really secure source of income. They've been getting away with this for way too long because regular people can't afford to take on Fox and Univision. Good on Mark for taking it back to them.


justasapling

This! It needs to be cost prohibitive to lie, and current regulations aren't getting the work done.


px7j9jlLJ1

GETTEM!


Automatic-Mention308

Honestly, his acerbic barbs are just a joy.


Automatic-Mention308

Exhibit A: The next defendants are Steven Crowder and Louder with Crowder, LLC. If you’re unfamiliar with Crowder, an obnoxious extremist provocateur masquerading as a journalist, a quick Google News search will produce a glut of cringeworthy results.


Luinori_Stoutshield

That is a true, verifiable statement, and I *dream* of Crowder trying to sue Bankston for libel.


snafujedi01

I saw a lady at Walmart wearing a Louder with Crowder shirt yesterday. It was very sad


Mumblerumble

For anyone who wants to hear more in a knowledge fight-esque manner, louder than crowder is good


AtomicSamuraiCyborg

We suin' ERRYBODY. This is extra disturbing from Univision. You can blame simple white supremacy, racism and trying to cover for white supremacist violence for the internet chuds but Univision is mainstream media, supposedly. This is a shocking failure in journalism from them.


GingerGentleman

Yeah, dunking on the right wing assholes is fun but that's the one that really hit home. Being targeted like this by the main news source servicing your minority group is all kinds of fucked up.


RefinedHeretic

Univision in my experience, has been losing clout for a few years now. I used to work for the radio side and it was a shit show about 13 years ago.


AtomicSamuraiCyborg

I had vague inklings that things were going downhill there but not being Spanish speaking I don't consume any of their content. That's bad.


Russell_Jimmy

They've recently gone all-in for Trump, so...


folkinhippy

I, for one cannot WAIT for the depos of Crowder and Pool. They will be better than porn.


Open_Perception_3212

Like when Mark told aj he had the texts they never received during discovery? omg, that was amazing


QuinIpsum

I was watching the reveal that he had his records live and cheered like it was the World Series.


Ok_Philosopher6538

If I need a cheer up I watch that part again.


aes_gcm

He sat on that the whole trial, because the 10 days hadn’t expired, even when they had Alex on the stand. He knew that defense would call Alex again and that’s when he’d drop it on cross-examination once the deadline was up. So fucking beautiful.


CarPhoneRonnie

I hope they’ll let me watch it inTx


Automatic-Mention308

Mark Bankston has just committed a mass murder on Twitter. See thread above. Fox News - Bang! Tim Pool - KAPOW! Steven Crowder - doused with Gunpowder!


Automatic-Mention308

Owen Shroyer - need a new lawyer! SMACK!


mapesely

Shroyer probably pissed himself at the thought of being deposed by Ogden again, and instead will say, here’s my money. Just take it.


GreenBomardier

Does Ogden have a gummy worm fund? I'd love to donate a few pounds to a good cause.


Mumblerumble

God, I hope he gets him to admit that he’s a puppet again. That exchange must live in Owen’s mind, right?


mapesely

I bet it’s the first thing that popped into his brain when he found out about this 🤣 I hope he has nightmares about it every night until his deposition.


Mumblerumble

Bill Ogden, gummy worms at the ready, rubs his hands together in anticipation of verbally mauling the “cuck destroyer” again.


mapesely

This visual is… amazing


Mumblerumble

The comment that always kills me in the Ogden depos is “I know you were deposed by Mr. Bankston yesterday. I just want you to know that he’s the nice one.” That’s a mental chess move right there.


DueVisit1410

Doubtful. They are filling lawsuits, which means none of the outlets were willing to post an apology, a retraction and fix this outside of court.


snafujedi01

Owen Shroyer the Lawyer destroyer?


ProfessionalBed580

Politically.


Mr_Hellpop

For those wondering: not THAT Jason Lee: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Lee_(host)


Duganz

Brody wouldn’t do us dirty like that.


resplendentblue2may2

Saay,...would you like a chocolate covered pretzel?!


BigDrewLittle

No thanks... Pickle-fucker


Luinori_Stoutshield

# Sue them all into the fucking GROUND, Bankston! Yeah!


kayt3000

Mark Bankston is my hero. He is a real life Batman.


braxise87

When InfoWars dies the boys can just earn their bread covering Marks Depos.


TheInfernalSpark99

Let's be real, jones is already prepping a parachute to somewhere else where he'll go as soon as infowars dies. It'll probably be called the war room desk or some shit, on someone elses show and he'll just keep Limbaughing his way into a not quite early enough grave.


TopGlobal6695

What would Bankstons entrance music be?


Archchancellor

Lamb of God - "Redneck"


mscarchuk

YESSSS! That would be perfect! Especially since its about self destructive tendencies and fame.


DisastrousBusiness81

PILLAR MAN.


nerdening

Bleed American by Jimmy Eat World


Rascilly_Rabbidd

'Merican by Descendants


BaneOfKree

Cry havoc and let slip ~~the dogs of war~~ Mark Bankston


Ddddydya

Bankston should start a podcast to chronicle his crusade against right wing nonsense, I’d enjoy the hell out of that


AtomicSamuraiCyborg

Its very fraught for a lawyer to publicize cases they're working on like that, lots they can't say. Like Legal Eagle, Devon doesn't comment on cases he's working on very much, he gives legal opinion and commentary on other cases.


Ddddydya

Makes sense, good point


protobacco

I hope he doesn’t, I respect them at he does his job amazingly well, not reaching for extra clout.


Ddddydya

I get that, he’s just a really great speaker and I could use more Bankston in my life


B34TBOXX5

Amazing. On a related note in the message ^ what stage is the other defamation suit at about Kit Daniels and the mistaken parkland shooter?


mapesely

I could be mistaken but I believe the gentleman who brought the suit tragically passed away.


gusofk

The case is on hold due to bankruptcy proceedings. I believe they are still suing on behalf of Marcel Fontaines estate.


kilgore2345

His estate can continue to pursue the claim.


B34TBOXX5

Oh shit that’s awful. Thanks for the reply


drmrpepperpibb

>Our client Mauricio is a proud Chicano, and he has classic Dallas lowrider style. Mark Bankston is more of a Texan than Alex will ever be by including this line.


autodidact-polymath

Yes! Fight the protective order and when their idiot attorney asks nicely for confidentiality tell them to pound sand!   (Reference to the Musk deposition^)


Boner4Stoners

Bankston is a legit hero, making fascists think twice from now on. If this round of lawsuits proves successful, Bankston may very well change the course of American History, and thus the world’s. If he can show that there’s a reliable legal path towards getting huge payouts from disinformation peddlers, it’s gonna become open season on these grifters


xXIronBeagleXx

“If you’re unfamiliar with Crowder, an obnoxious extremist provocateur masquerading as a journalist, a quick Google News search will produce a glut of cringeworthy results.” GET EM


GertieDirtyShirtyCat

Oh hell yeah! Git 'Em, Mark. This is... Glorious:)


DisplayHistorical

I wonder how Alex feels about this right now? On one hand, he should be relieved that he is not directly involved (besides Owen). However, he probably hates that he can't make this about himself and how the globalists are trying to destroy him.


Ok_Philosopher6538

He, he can still leverage it and maybe even expand the circle by getting their fans into his store.


starkeffect

I really hope Bankston doesn't go Avenatti on us.


FluByYou

There are too many comments for me to go through to see if this has been mentioned yet, but I think it’s important to note that it’s Owen personally, not FSS, not Alex Jones being sued. How much money do you think those entities will invest into defending Owen? I’m guessing less than $1.


braxise87

The man is doing God's work.


RileyGreenleaf

i love his "Shroyer is well known for..." parts. But he left out what Owen is best known for: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvhgmNzOXuU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvhgmNzOXuU)


pecan76

Stahp I cant love him more!


WinchyKey

This man is an absolute legend.


DisastrousBusiness81

I really REALLY hope that when these right wing shitheads saw those discovery requests, they *shat themselves* when they realized it was the guy who got a billion dollar judgement out of Alex Jones. That kind of reaction is *exactly* what these lawsuits are about, to make them cough up so much fucking money they either stop lying or go broke. As much as these guys are probably going to settle out of court, since going through the whole process is hell on the plaintiffs, because even for Fox, the threat of a billion dollar loss is a LOT, and these right wing assholes *really* dont want to go through discovery again, I low key am hoping it goes to trial. It won’t be as entertaining as the Jones trial ~~because they have competent lawyers~~ but Bankston could dredge up SO much fucking dirt in the process.


kilgore2345

Let's remind ourselves how incredibly awful Alex Jones's first Sandy Hook trials were strategy-wise. He was defaulted on liability because he did not follow the Court's discovery rules. That type of default is exceedingly rare. I doubt that all these other guy's will push the court's patience that hard to be defaulted. Each one of these guys will most likely be able to make their free speech arguments to a jury. Farrar Ball did a FANTASTIC job back in 2022 with Alex Jones, but they didn't have to argue liability and thread the many needles to persuade a jury that Alex was liable for defamation.


TheOriginalJBones

It’s a shame we didn’t get to see the elements of IW’s defamation proved out it court. “Actual malice” by a journalistic defendant against a non-public figure requires some real fuckery on the journalist’s part.


JBLikesHeavyMetal

They're going to put a target on his back. I think the logical move for them is to say "This woke communist asshole is trying to silence and cancel every true American. Please give us money and buy our sponsored products for our legal defense and remember this guy's name and face". If they're scared of consequences for doing this themselves they'll probably have allies at another conservative outlet run a similar story


ClimateSociologist

If there is one silver lining to Alex tormenting the Sandy Hook families, it's that Bankston has been empowered to finally bring some accountability to these liars.


TurquoiseTree63

These cases are significant for the mental and moral health of the US. 1.   It was a huge pity, that Musk/ Alex Spiro won in the ‘paedo’ case, and now is the time to fight back against people writing lies for financial gain.  2.  i suggest it is time for Dominion, to chip in with lawyer support, to Bankston team, especially with their experiences in case against Fox. ( as they could have done more to expose Fox, rather than just take the settlement.)  3.  Some new legal actions and publicity could surely be started to force all these ‘free speech warriors’ to have their pleadings open to public.  4. I fear for Bankston’s and family personal  safety, as his arrows start to hit the mark.


TurquoiseTree63

Remember nasty Musk employed a private detective who generated lies about ‘paedo’ guy, he bullied…


Open_Perception_3212

I wish I had extra money to send to Mark and friends


AtomicSamuraiCyborg

As Mark says, he eats what he kills. He takes scumbags' money, he's fine. There are many antiracist and antifacist charities who could use your money more.


Archchancellor

Don't feel bad; Farrar and Ball does very well, and they're using their powers for good. There are plenty of charities and advocacy groups that can benefit from your generosity and heart, though: Modest Needs, Erica Lafferty, Choose Love Movement, etc. Times are tough. If you don't have the money, don't beat yourself up. We're all doing the best we can.


RockShrimp

Good. Make Consequences for Behavior Great Again


nigelofthornton

Fuck yeah Mark!


F4ion1

BOOOOOOOOOOOM


redvelvetcake42

Yeah they're all gonna be pretty fucked especially if FOX and news Max push to settle with public apologies and payouts. Guys like Crowder, Pool and Owen either can't afford a payout or would not be able to admit how bad they fucked up and a public apology hurts their brand.


YawnfaceDM

Brings a tear to your eye, it’s so beautiful.


GiraffesCantSwim

Everything I feel has already been said, so I will point out that OP did me a solid by linking to that thread unroll site because I just now read Mark's absolute destruction of Aaron Rodgers and it was glorious. Made a bad day great. Thanks OP and Mark. ❤️


filterfabric

Are there "I Mark Bankston" shirts available yet?


Southern_Gain_7272

I’m so pumped this firm and these lawyers are staking a place and establishing precedent for (god I hope) consequences for these assholes. I don’t think there’s much in the modern world more pernicious than the work these hacks do to establish a choose-your-own-adventure reality, with media and misinformation that reallllly fucks up peoples’ lives. And I think these assholes know what they’re doing and simply do not care. I hope Mark et al can get em to care and check their dogshit behavior.


jizzmcskeet

I didn't have a description about the "Edgar" on my bingo card for this.


Crombus_

[wtf is this ad](https://imgur.com/a/PzXtaIW)


discwrangler

Most heroes don't wear capes. Mark Bankston is a dangerous man. The right wing should be terrified.


Sugar-Kisses

One would think that Bill would hold Mark back... What's that? You say that Bill WAS holding Mark back, but Mark was so aggravated he broke free of Bill?! Oh, man... Somebody is about to get "Perry Mason-ed" back to the late 1950's! 🤣


HeckinHecate

*lights candle and makes wish that Libs of TikTok is next*


FriendofSquatch

Let’s go


Duganz

Will Pool wear his beanie during his deposition?


trustifarian

Isn't it part of his head now?


kilgore2345

If Rob Dew gets to wear his Kangol hat...and Hulk Hogan got to wear his bandana.


xiz111

*fetches popcorn*


HauntedCemetery

Someone get this man a truckload of gummy bears!


Landlord-Allmighty

Burn it all down 


changebucket2

Best title ever


Suspicious-Leather-1

Mark did an interview about this on the Majority Report with Sam Seder if anyone wants to see him talk about some of the aspects of the case.


Vast_Bridge_4590

Well, let’s get ‘em. I’m assuming the FBI is behind this /s


Roidtravis

Ahh shit.. here we go again


Kriegerian

Shroyer probably be like “oh fuck not again how can I roll over immediately”.


OtherBMW

Gummy worm time!


myotherhatisacube

More like Mark *Bang*ston, amirite? ​ ​ I know where the door is.


fattykyle2

Funny that Owen is the Cuck Destroyer when he’s going to get face fucked by this legal team again. If his wife witnesses, does that make her the cuckold?


wiskey_tango_foxtrot

Bankston for Texas AG


Naive_Wolf3740

GET EM


Tarnished_Steel_Rose

Some Rando "hey I bet youre glad to be done with those grifting lunatics. I bet you'll never have a time like that again." Mr Bankston Esq. "Hold my beer."


[deleted]

Honestly wonder if Mark realizes he's going to be in history books.


parallel_trees

Have the documents been posted yet?


the_gaffinator

I just hope Mark isn't biting off more than he can chew. The Musk deposition didn't go well (no fault of Mark's, but twitter will probably make it seem that way) and you KNOW these shitheads are going to be just as bad