Monday, July 24, 2023

Bryant Threatens Mississippi Today with Defamation Suit

 Former Governor Phil Bryant demanded Mississippi Today apologize for several statements made about him or else he would take legal action against the online publication.  Governor Bryant's attorney, Billy Quinn, sent the demand letter to Mississippi Today publisher Mary Jo White today.  The letter is posted below. 


36 comments:

Anonymous said...

How is Brett's lawsuit going btw?

Anonymous said...

White's statement back in May that Bryant "embezzled" funds used to build the USM volleyball complex was defamatory and a demand letter from Bryant was justified. However, the statements he now complains about regarding the "misuse and squandering" of TANF funds and his "steering" millions of dollars to Farve, are very different. Whether he's guilty of anything remains to be seen, but there's no doubt his administration was responsible for the "misuse and squandering" of millions of welfare dollars AND plenty of evidence Phil was actively involved in steering the TANF funds to USM for Farve. Not sure these claims would survive the "truth" defense, but would certainly result in more discovery from Bryant on these issues. Not sure he wants that.

Anonymous said...

Isn’t this old news? MS Today apologized and retracted the statement

No Pigott, No Pulitzer said...

This is going to seriously distract from their in-kind contributions to prop up the Random Parsely campaign.

Anonymous said...

Feel is going down and looking for someone to blame. Almost like the Cipher snitching on everyone after killing somebody.
Just put the cuffs on him already!

Anonymous said...

... plenty of evidence Phil was actively involved in steering the TANF funds to USM for Farve.

Can you point out where Bryant gave the orders to do so? In all that has been leaked, released and reported I've yet to see the marching order to steer TANF funding as you claim.

Anonymous said...

2:47 What else does Bryant's text to Brett "I will open a hole" mean but steering?

Anonymous said...

The same people who are screaming Bryant funneled funds and should be indicted are the same people that believe the GOP is on a witch hunt with no real smoking gun on the Bidens. You can't have it both ways. Me personally, I believe both Bryant and the Bidens are guilty as sin. Where there is smoke, there is fire, regardless of political affiliation.

Anonymous said...

I never new there was a Mississippi Today. Kingfish, do you own or have stock in the MT?

Anonymous said...

Can I sue Phil Dough for suggesting he represents “Miss-sippi valuhs” since I don’t share his views whatsoever?

Anonymous said...

@4:04 - “open a hole” refers to Philip’s lifelong dream to be a pulling guard for the Green Bay Packers.

Anonymous said...

@4:04 PM
That wasn’t a football game reference.
That was a locker room shower reference.

Anonymous said...

2:24 bingo. He doesn’t want discovery. His trying to garner support in the court of public opinion because the court of law won’t show him mercy.
It’s working for Trump, but Philbo ain’t no Trump. Not even close.

Anonymous said...

@4:04 PM, you think that 'Hail Mary' is going to carry the day in court? BTW, what are the charges against the former Governor?

Anonymous said...

Quin really is a lawyer?? I’ve never met Phil, but can imagine they make a fine pair of real life goobers. I’m feel like Bryant is guilty, but my real concern is if there is $77 million available for poor people, the idea of working for a living is dumb. How do I sign up to actually provide services to earn some of the TANF monies?

Anonymous said...

@4:47 - it depends. How famous are you? Can you throw a football real good?

Anonymous said...

I just bought 5 acres in Flora and want a volleyball court. Where do I apply for some TANF sports funds?

Anonymous said...

5:41. I want acreage there as well. Where do I list?

It is not like it is spelled philDOH said...




Well for sure it's nothinglike marked bills were changing hands on video with the officers already in the next room ready to snatch up the perps!

Anonymous said...

I thought this was old news or either resurrected by mistake.

Of course Bryant steered money. At least one poster here is dumb enough to not be aware of the real long string of emails back and forth between Favre and Bryant and others.

Bryant thought it was cute to use the phrase 'open a hole' with a quarterback. That's one comment he can't delete. It's out there.

Defamation of a public figure, politician, movie star, etc is real tough...but defaming Phil Bryant is damned near impossible.

Anonymous said...

Pride is getting in the way. Phil needs to lay low. Let somebody else take the fall. But like a dog returning to lick up his own vomit, he can’t resist. He is is own worst enemy. But, they would have taught him that in law school. But maybe not in criminal justice at Hiney Ho.

Anonymous said...

Boy this one is quiet. With all the motormouth hell raising and bitching about "Feel", I thought, when KF posted it, that we would be rocking along at 200 comments. LMAO woosies.

Anonymous said...

I think we’re all tired of every notable politician being crooked. I can’t find the correct definition of how most people feel, but it’s the same with all the racists accusations. The idea that all white folks are racists, is simply an empty idea. The idea that quality leaders want to be politicians, is an empty idea. It’s a Monday and we all know Feel is guilty and it is boring at this point. We are ready to move on to thoughts of substance. Some kind of substance. Productive substance.

Anonymous said...

This goan be fun!

Sue Feel Sue!

Anonymous said...

At this point, Bryant is nothing but a squalling child knowing he's about to get the belt, and confirmation is coming that the belt was warranted.

Anonymous said...

I wanta bid on that antique truck!

Anonymous said...

Depose Rodney Bennett before so much time passes that he claims, "I don't recall". Or have they already deposed the prior USM president?

Phil has always been one to self-egrandize, claim personal credit and bask openly in his own, imaginary glory. What are the chances there are not multiple pieces of proof out there of him 'steering'? Let me answer...The chances are ZERO!

Is steering, in this context, illegal? I'll let the feds determine that.

Anonymous said...

from what his attorneys state in their suit , he has them dead to rights. I am not a lawyer but if I were them I de give the man what he wants.

Anonymous said...

Crickets on all that money he steered to his cronies for the palative care faculty in Eastover, you know, the one he also named after his wife?

Anonymous said...

"The gentleman doth protest too much, methinks"

Alt Wrong said...

@ 8:08 this may take the cake for the funniest comment I’ve ever read on this site; thanks for the laugh.

Anonymous said...

He should use the Trump playbook and run for something. He could have even run for Governor, he probably would beat Tater !

Anonymous said...

July 24, 2023 at 4:12 PM nailed it.

A few us are just sane and rational. We can see criminals even if they are conservatives and we want them punished.

I hope there are some liberals that can also see and admit the same, but I have met very few that were capable of emotionless discussions about facts so I can't confirm yet.

Anonymous said...

Hey Phil! It's 1:05 a.m. I can't sleep either.

Anonymous said...

I am no FEEL fan, but I sure hope he beats the MS Today. It has become insufferable and obnoxious.

Anonymous said...

Feel is as crooked as the letter Z. Very vindictive and hateful of his critics. I have first hand knowledge of that. Probably won’t be held responsible for the misspending of funds but there is no doubt he knew what was going on. He just says I expected John Davis to follow the rules.


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