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1. Nature of This Website

This website (robertspencerhockett.com, also accessible at hockettwarn-cnups78u.manus.space) is a public interest, free press publication operated by a private citizen exercising rights protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and applicable state and federal law.

The content published on this site constitutes protected speech under the following doctrines and statutes:

First Amendment (U.S. Const. amend. I) — Freedom of speech, press, and petition.
Florida Anti-SLAPP Statute (§ 768.295, Fla. Stat.) — Protects statements made in connection with public issues and government proceedings from Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
Whistleblower Protection Act (5 U.S.C. § 2302) — Protects disclosure of information evidencing violations of law, gross mismanagement, or abuse of authority.
Florida Whistleblower Act (§ 448.102, Fla. Stat.) — Prohibits retaliation against employees who report violations of law or regulation.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (47 U.S.C. § 230) — Provides immunity for good-faith publication and moderation of third-party content.
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2. Opinion, Allegations & Factual Claims

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Where specific court case numbers, document titles, dates, or verbatim quotations are cited, those citations are provided to the best of the publisher's knowledge and belief. Readers are encouraged to independently verify all cited materials.

Under Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co., 497 U.S. 1 (1990), and Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323 (1974), statements of opinion on matters of public concern are protected from defamation claims. The subjects of this publication are individuals who have voluntarily entered public life through their roles in religious institutions, financial advisory services, legal proceedings, and law enforcement — and are therefore public figures for purposes of defamation law, requiring proof of actual malice under New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 (1964).

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4. Anti-SLAPP Notice

Any attempt to suppress, remove, or penalize the publication of content on this website through litigation or threat of litigation is subject to Florida's Anti-SLAPP statute, § 768.295, Fla. Stat., which provides for the recovery of attorney's fees, costs, and compensatory damages against any party who files a SLAPP suit.

This publication concerns matters of public concern including: (1) alleged misconduct by a religious leader in a position of institutional authority; (2) alleged fraud upon a court of law; (3) alleged corporate espionage and intellectual property theft; (4) alleged misuse of law enforcement and psychiatric detention as instruments of retaliation; and (5) alleged attorney malpractice and obstruction of justice. All of these are quintessential matters of public concern protected by the First Amendment and Florida's Anti-SLAPP statute.

The publisher reserves all rights to seek sanctions, attorney's fees, and damages against any party who files a frivolous or retaliatory lawsuit targeting this publication.

5. No Legal Advice

Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice. The publisher is not an attorney. All legal citations are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Readers should consult a licensed attorney for legal advice regarding their specific circumstances.

6. Accuracy, Corrections & Updates

The publisher makes good-faith efforts to ensure the accuracy of all information published on this site. If you believe any factual statement is inaccurate, you may submit a correction request with supporting documentation to the publisher. Verified corrections will be noted on the relevant page.

This website is updated as new information becomes available. The publication date of each section or article is noted where applicable.

7. Contact & Correspondence

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Last updated: March 2025. This disclaimer is subject to revision as legal circumstances evolve.

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