Patrick Clancy's Accusers Didn't Expect THIS From His Lawyer
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The episode discusses the legal implications of defamation accusations against Patrick Clancy and features insights from his attorney.
Patrick Clancy's attorney says the accounts accusing him in his children's deaths are about to answer for it, and one line in his statement tells you how serious this is. Eric Faddis, defense attorney and former prosecutor, joins True Crime Today to explain the legal road from an online post to a courtroom. The statement from attorney Howard Cooper came out September 8, 2026. It describes months of a "relentless, escalating and destructive defamation campaign" against Patrick and his family, built on what the statement calls outright falsehoods. It says the people responsible appear intent on boosting their own social media profiles. It promises that every appropriate measure will be pursued to hold them accountable, including legally. And it says law enforcement has been notified. Eric explains how lawyers identify an anonymous poster, and why the platform usually ends up handing over the name. He explains why "in my opinion" is not the shield most creators think it is. He describes what discovery looks like for an influencer, including private messages and the money the posts earned. He explains where civil defamation ends and criminal harassment or stalking begins. And he…
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