I just received an e-mail from ERIC JAMES SHEPPARD, Michigan criminal defense counsel for the convicted embezzler who is running for the Democratic nomination to represent our Florida 4th Congressional District in the 117th Congress.
Here's my reply, and Mr. Sheppard's e-mail. In response, I've deleted one word from my article -- "Felony."
I've asked CHRISTOPHER ALLAN EAGLE's Michigan criminal defense counsel for proof that stealing more than $22,000 from your employer is a "misdemeanor" in Michigan.
ERIC JAMES SHEPPARD
Michigan Bar Reg. # P71914
(Admitted November 7, 2008)
Criminal defense lawyer for Florida Congressional candidate
CHRISTOPHER ALLAN EAGLE, who is facing charges of violating the terms of his probation
-----Original Message-----
From: Ed Slavin
To: ericsheppard16
Sent: Thu, Oct 17, 2019 4:18 pm
Subject: Re: Christopher Allan Eagle
Your photo is public domain.
With kindest regards, I am,
Sincerely yours,
Ed Slavin
904-377-4998
www.cleanupcityofstaugustine.blogspot.com
www.edslavin.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Sheppard
To: Ed Slavin
Sent: Thu, Oct 17, 2019 2:32 pm
Subject: Re: Christopher Allan Eagle
From: Eric Sheppard
To: Ed Slavin
Sent: Thu, Oct 17, 2019 2:32 pm
Subject: Re: Christopher Allan Eagle
You do not have authorization to use my likeness or photograph on any of your postings. You have freedom of speech, but there are other laws in the United States.
Mr. Eagle pled guilty to a misdemeanor. He was not scheduled for an arraignment this morning. He was scheduled for a hearing on allegations of probation violation. There is no outstanding warrant for Mr. Eagle in Calhoun County.
Stop publishing lies. You have zero credibility. That is not meant as any insult, it is simply fact.
Very truly yours,
Eric J. Sheppard
Attorney at Law
The Law Office of Eric J. Sheppard
2109 Hamilton Road, Suite 206
Okemos MI 48864
Ph: 517-618-1580 (office)
Ph: 216-973-9996 (cell)
Fax: 517-913-6321
http://www.ericsheppardlaw.com
ericsheppard16@gmail.com
On Oct 17, 2019, at 1:38 PM, Ed Slavinwrote:
Dear Mr. Sheppard:
Thank you for contacting me.
1. Please be so kind as to send me PDFs all of the public court documents on this case. Unlike our state courts in St. Johns County, Florida, the Calhoun County, Michigan court system does not make actual court filings available on its website.2. Please share any documents or legal citations establishing your assertion that the criminal conviction to which Mr. Eagle pled guilty was for a "misdemeanor" to embezzle +$21,000.
3. Where is Mr. Eagle today?4. Has a bench warrant or capias been issued yet?5. Accuracy is essential in a democracy,6. Please call me to discuss.7. Christopher Allan Eagle is a public figure. See New York Times v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 (1964).8. Mr. Eagle is running for Congress in Florida's 4th Congressional District Democratic primary. He has filed no FEC reports.9. Mr. Eagle did not appear at his arraignment this morning.10. No more insults are desired or required. Your angry attempt to chill, coerce or intimidate my First Amendment protected activity is, at best, facetious. Please call me.Thank you.
With kindest regards, I am,
Sincerely yours,
Ed Slavin904-377-4998www.cleanupcityofstaugustine.blogspot.comwww.edslavin.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Sheppard
To: easlavin
Sent: Thu, Oct 17, 2019 12:44 pm
Subject: Christopher Eagle
You have published false and defamatory information about my client through your blog post. Christopher Eagle was not convicted of a felony in Calhoun County, Michigan. He was convicted of a misdemeanor. Simple due diligence and understanding of a court system leads one to that fact.
Please immediately remove this false information and issue a retraction.I have no further comment for you about this case.
Very truly yours,Eric J. SheppardAttorney at LawThe Law Office of Eric J. Sheppard2109 Hamilton Road, Suite 206Okemos MI 48864Ph: 517-618-1580 (office)Ph: 216-973-9996 (cell)Fax: 517-913-6321http://www.ericsheppardlaw.comericsheppard16@gmail.com
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