justice4nifong: Crystal Mangum, Sidney Harr, M.D. v. ABC-11/WTVD News: Defamation lawsuit

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Crystal Mangum, Sidney Harr, M.D. v. ABC-11/WTVD News: Defamation lawsuit

ABOVE BUTTON: New Substack to be posted Sunday, August 23, 2026
"ChatGPT's analysis of Crystal Mangum's trial transcript regarding Reginald Daye's cause of death: .. which unsurprisingly is in agreement with world-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril H. Wecht."

ABOVE BUTTON: This Substack was posted Sunday, August 16, 2026
" 'Justice rules for those with power' ..the State, Duke University, and ABC-11 News hold power, but Crystal Mangum has something more powerful on her side... the Truth."

ABOVE BUTTON: This Substack was posted Sunday, August 9, 2026
"Newsworthiness is subjective with regards to Crystal Mangum... Stories about the Duke Lacrosse case are newsworthy, but those about the death of her boyfriend Reginald Daye are not!"

71 comments:

Doggie Howser said...: Any guesses as to how much jail time Sid servers when he is found in criminal contempt again?; July 26, 2026 at 6:26 AM
A Durham Man said...: Sid:

What is the basis of your claim against WTVD (not Crystal’s)? How have you been defamed?; July 26, 2026 at 9:46 AM
dhall said...: Why are you a co-plaintiff in this lawsuit? You were never mentioned in the news article. Standing requires that a plaintiff suffer a direct, personal injury to their own reputation.; July 26, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Anonymous said...: Is CGM aware of this lolsuit?; July 26, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Anonymous said...: The Associated Press (AP) and later USA Today reported in 2013 that "The woman who falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape was convicted of second-degree murder Friday in the stabbing death of her boyfriend."

UPI reported in 2013 that "A North Carolina woman who falsely claimed three Duke University lacrosse players raped her in 2006 was convicted Friday of murder for killing her boyfriend.

Crystal Mangum, 32, stabbed live-in boyfriend Reginald Daye, 46, with a kitchen knife during an April 3, 2011, argument."

The facts are:
CGM stabbed Daye.
Daye died
CGM was convicted of 2nd degree murder

The jury was convinced that the stabbing resulted in Daye's death. Thus, the jury made the decision that the stabbing was, in fact, deadly.
This is yet another pitiful attempt to re-litigate the murder trial in civil court, and it will fail.
CGM should let the court know she had no idea this lolsuit was filed and that her signature was forged (as Harr has admitted to doing).; July 27, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Anonymous said...: This is a frivolous and malicious lolsuit. Froman 3:14 says the court will make short work of it. Sid will likely be sanctioned. And that's the bottom line, because Stone Cold said so.

Stone Cold Abe Froman
Chicago, IL; July 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Anonymous said...: This lolsuit is going to fail.
Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it! It's the best thing going today!; July 30, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Anonymous said...: What is great is that despite all the lawsuits he's filed, Sid still can't read the rules on how to properly serve them. He doesn't even have that right on this lawsuit.; July 30, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Nana D said...: Sidney: When will you respond to the critics and naysayers who are questioning your defamation suit?; July 30, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Anonymous said...: Why this lolsuit will fail.

As someone (dhall, maybe?) pointed out, CGM, whether she likes it or not, is a public figure. This means the burden of proof for defamation is much higher than it would for a private citizen.

Aside from Sid not having actual standing, CGM has to prove:
1. ABC-11 knew the statement was completely untrue when they made it.

2. ABC-11 had serious doubts about the truth of the statement but published or stated it anyway.

Nothing in Sid’s lolsuit proves either.

I should also point out - if a plaintiff already possesses a thoroughly ruined reputation in the community, courts may rule they are "libel-proof," meaning the new statement could not possibly cause further legal damage.

Let’s see if Sid has the guts to respond.; August 2, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Anonymous said...: Why haven't you posted my comments, Sid?; August 3, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Doggie.

First of all, the reason I was jailed in January 2025 was to prevent me from being a witness at Ms. Mangum's hearing in her Petition for Judicial Review.

Second of all, I am a pro se party in the lawsuit, ergo, I am not in violation of any contempt of court order.; August 3, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Durham Man.

I will address that issue if it arises.; August 3, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, dhall.

If that issue arises, I will address it.; August 3, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

To paraphrase our Republican dictator, "That's a stupid question!!!"

Unlike the demented Republican dictator, I do not mind answering dumb questions.

Yes.; August 3, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

Hah! You managed to omit a few critical facts!
The stab wound Ms. Mangum inflicted was nonfatal.
The stab wound did not cause Mr. Daye's brain-death.
Mr. Daye was electively removed from life-support because he was brain-dead.
The jury was never told about the esophageal intubation and instead were lied to by attorneys on both sides who stated that an infection stemming from the stab wound caused his death.

The jury's verdict was made without them being made aware of the facts of Mr. Daye's death. Not only that, but the medical examiner committed material perjury... did he not? Did he not testify twice under direct exam that Daye's spleen was not available for examination at autopsy because it had been removed eleven days prior during emergency surgery? Not only that, but his autopsy report included a description of the organ which he testified was not available for postmortem examination.

Mangum's conviction was the result of a vindictive prosecution... similar to the the prosecution of the sandwich thrower, prosecution of Leticia James, prosecution of James Comey for taking a photo of seashells, and the felony vandalism prosecution of the Olympian rower.

Comprende?; August 3, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Stone Cold Abe.

At issue in the defamation lawsuit is whether or not Mr. Daye's demise was a "stabbing death" and whether or not he was "deadly stabbed." If ABC-11 News can prove he died due to the stab wound, then, I would agree that the defamation lawsuit would be frivolous... but it isn't so I won't.; August 3, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Nana D.

Please take into consideration that I am one individual, who has responsibility for the care of a cat, who must take time to sleep and eat. I am not a multi-person law firm. Ergo, please try to hold onto your stallions.

What I would ask of you is the following: Do you believe Mr. Daye died secondary to an infection from a stab wound?; August 3, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

I not only have guts to respond, but to use my own name.

Yes, I agree that Ms. Mangum is a public figure and the burden is higher than for a private citizen. ABC-11 was repeatedly sent notice requesting a correction of its false assertions long before a lawsuit was filed. I was totally ignored.

Do you believe ABC-11 had an obligation to make a correction or respond to claims of falsities in its stories?

Regardless of her reputation, the defamation against Ms. Mangum is per se which implies that the proof of damages is not required.

Hope this edification provides satisfaction.; August 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

Really?!!? Many commenters use the handle "Anonymous." How am I supposed to know of which comments you are referring. It would help if you use a commenter-name, either real or fictitious, so that I can respond directly to you.; August 3, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: HEY, EVERYBODY... LISTEN UP!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!

As I told Nana D, I am one person doing the work of a large legal firm... administering a lawsuit, posting blogs, publishing a Substack, writing letters, trying to get an appointment with individuals, etc. Subsequently, responding to comments on this blog site is on the back burner. Whenever I come across comments that need moderation, I will post them immediately. However, it may take some time before I respond to them. Ergo, please hold on to your stallions, as I will respond as soon as possible.

As you were.; August 3, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Anonymous said...: CGM can’t claim ABC-11 falsely defamed her by publishing an article containing details of the crime she was convicted for.

You see,to be recognized as constitutional defamation per se because they are obviously harmful to the subject’s reputation without the need for further explanation or additional facts.
Besides, news entities ranging from the BBC to the Christian Science Monitor reported that CGM was convicted of second-degree murder Friday in the stabbing death of Daye.; August 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Anonymous said...: CGM can’t claim ABC-11 falsely defamed her by publishing an article containing details of the crime she was convicted for.

You see,to be recognized as constitutional defamation per se because they are obviously harmful to the subject’s reputation without the need for further explanation or additional facts.
Besides, news entities ranging from the BBC to the Christian Science Monitor reported that CGM was convicted of second-degree murder Friday in the stabbing death of Daye.; August 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
dhall said...: I doubt that it will get that far, so I’m not surprised you won’t answer.; August 3, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Anonymous said...: Libel proof. CGM possesses a thoroughly ruined reputation in the community. Nothing anyone writes about her WRT Daye’s death can ruin her reputation further.
This lolsuit is going down like a sweet muffin.; August 3, 2026 at 8:34 PM
dhall said...: Dr. Harr - Your didn’t respond to points 1 and 2 above. Google “actual malice test”, and explain to us where your “lolsuit” proves actual malice.; August 4, 2026 at 5:02 AM
dhall said...: You were jailed for violating an injunction against practicing law without a license that has been in place since 2013. You could not show the judge that you had complied with the injunction.
You have always held the opinion that if you don’t like a law, it shouldn’t apply to you, and your argument is always the same. -“Laws are not deified commandments handed down from the heavens like manna….”. It’s a silly argument. If you don’t like a law, work to get it changed. You ignore it at your own peril.; August 4, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Anonymous said...: What?

That issue has already been settled. Mangum was convicted of murdering Mr. Daye. The cause of death was determined to be complications from a stab wound inflicted by Mangum.

You do not get to relitigate the cause and manner of Mr. Daye's death in your civil defamation lolsuit. You will not be able to use your defamation lolsuit to collaterally attack the verdict in the criminal case. The only issue is if and how the defendants defamed you and Mangum by accurately reporting that Mangum was convicted of murdering Mr. Daye by stabbing him.

Your lolsuit is frivolous and malicious, because you are smart enough to know all this but chose to proceed anyways. That is why your suit will fail and you will likely be sanctioned.

And that's the bottom line because Stone Cold said so.

Stone Cold Abe Froman
Chicago, IL; August 4, 2026 at 6:41 AM
dhall said...: Dr. Harr included himself as a plaintiff solely to work around his injunction from filing pleadings in Durham County Superior Court on behalf of Crystal Mangum. he was never mentioned in the article in question.
I couldn't find the video of the news broadcast by ABC-11 (I did find a short video with ABC-11 reporter Sean Coffee), but I doubt he was mentioned on air, either.
Of course, his only response is "I will address it", without ever actually addressing it -- because he can't.; August 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Anonymous said...: Next time, google "fair reporting privilege" before you waste the court's time with these lolsuits.; August 4, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Doggie Howser said...: Good luck with that, Sid.; August 6, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Anonymous said...: Hand Sid down his walkin' cane
Hand him down his cat
Hurry now and don't be late
'Cause he ain't got time to chat
Sid and CGM goin' out
To file the latest lolsuit
Guaranteed to blow defendants minds
Cause he thinks his legal knowledge is absolute
Hey, y'all prepare yourself
For the legal law firm man
You ain’t never read a suit like the legal law firm man’s
His defendants bound to lose control
When they get the lolsuit from the legal law firm man; August 8, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Doggie Howser said...: Sid:

Has there been any media.coverage of your lawsuit?; August 8, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Anonymous said...: "Newsworthiness is subjective with regards to Crystal Mangum... Stories about the Duke Lacrosse case are newsworthy, but those about the death of her boyfriend Reginald Daye are not!"
CGM's trial for the murder of Daye was pretty well covered in 2013.
Other news agencies including blackamericaweb carried articles about Daye's death. ABC11 even published an article regarding his funeral.

The most recent article about Daye (from the cinemaholic) was from 2024.

You'd find them yourself if you weren't too busy making up stories for your "lawsuit, blogs, Substack, letters, appointments with individuals..."

As you were.; August 8, 2026 at 12:44 PM
DHall said...: For anyone following along, there is an eportal available to check civil lawsuits in North Carolina. The link is https://portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/Portal/ .
You can search by case number, but the format is different than what Dr. Harr has identified on the blog. The searchable case number is 26CV008197-310.; August 12, 2026 at 8:41 AM
DHall said...: On Aug 2nd, Anonymous brought up 2 issues you have never addressed. In order to show ABC-11 committed defamation, you must prove that :

1. ABC-11 knew the statement was completely untrue when they made it.

2. ABC-11 had serious doubts about the truth of the statement but published or stated it anyway.

Nowhere in the “lolsuit” do you even make these claims, let alone prove them. To make this clear, those are the 2 key questions that must be answered in order to prove that defamation was committed against a “public figure” — they’re the key components to proving actual malice.

I doubt you’ll respond, but I want this out here as a conversation piece to revisit when this attempt to “collaterally attack the verdict in the criminal case” (thanks, Stone Cold Abe) ultimately fails.; August 15, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Anonymous said...: And, of course, despite all his lawsuits - Sid sued an entity that does not legally exist, and served the wrong individual. Sid will scream technicalities and the rules shouldn't apply to him, but he again shows he refuses to learn and these lawsuits aren't serious - they are attempts to manipulate Crystal into thinking he's helping her. If they were serious, he'd at least get the basics like the parties and the service correct.; August 17, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, dhall.

Regarding the Wake County injunctive court order, I am not sure it applies to courts in other counties. Not being a lawyer, I do not know for sure.

True, I was not mentioned in ABC-11's publications, but I believe grounds for standing can be argued successfully. I will present my arguments at the appropriate time.; August 18, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

There's a requisite for fair reporting privilege protection... the reporting must be accurate! My contention is the statement "stabbing death" is inaccurate. Keep in mind I allowed ABC-11 more than three months' warning before a lawsuit was filed.; August 18, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

Is that a poem, or lyrics to a song melody?

Regardless, when the smoke clears, you will need to add a few more lines.; August 18, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Doggie Howser.

I am unaware of any coverage despite providing notice of it to numerous media outlets. I am not surprised as most media want to suppress stories about Ms. Mangum's murder case because they are aware of her innocence.; August 18, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

I believe that you probably have not read Ms. Mangum's ten-day trial transcript. I have. So has ChatGPT. Please check out the "World v. Crystal Mangum" Substack scheduled for posting on Sunday, August 23, 2026 which will be accessible on this blog site. That Substack will answer many of your queries.; August 18, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, DHall.

I believe I can show ABC-11 News cannot prove, or provide proof, Mr. Daye died as a result of the stabbing... or an infection from the wound as was testified at trial.

It is important that you view the "World v. Crystal Mangum" substack which will be posted on Sunday, August 23rd.; August 18, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: HEY, EVERYBODY... LISTEN UP!!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

I will be out of town for a week... ergo, out of commission regarding this blog site, so until about Wednesday, August 26th, comments will not be posted until after I return on the 25th or 26th. The next all-important Substack, however, is scheduled to post automatically on Sunday, the 23rd.

Thought I would provide advance notice so that many compassionate commenters will not worry about me... (of course I appreciate your concern).

As you were.; August 18, 2026 at 12:04 PM
DHall said...: Your good friend, ChatGTP, tells me that if an individual is not a licensed attorney and is under a court injunctive order for the unauthorized practice of law, they cannot legally file a lawsuit representing someone else in another North Carolina county.

There is nothing in the article referring to you. There is nothing in that article that people that know you can read and connect the article to you.
You can’t show that you suffered or will imminently suffer a real, concrete, and particularized harm to a protected legal right or interest.
You can’t show a direct link to an injury you’ve suffered that is fairly traceable to the ABC-11 article or news story.
Since you can’t prove ABC-11 harmed you, you can’t prove that a favorable court ruling or legal remedy can fix, relieve, or compensate for the harm you suffered.

You literally have no “grounds for standing”.; August 18, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Anonymous said...: Google “AI hallucination law” before you put all your trust in ChatGPT.; August 19, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Anonymous said...: I didn’t post any queries. I simply provided examples to contradict your claim regarding stories about Daye’s death. I’ll not you probably have not read them.; August 19, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Anonymous said...: The judgment of conviction in Mangum's criminal case is all the proof ABC-11 needs. There is no way around it. And you don't get to relitigate the verdict in the criminal case in your civil lolsuit. That is why your suit is frivolous and malicious and why you should brace yourself for sanctions.

And that's the bottom line because Stone Cold said so.

Stone Cold Abe Froman
Chicago, IL; August 19, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Anonymous said...: Sid ... if your new substack says that the trial transcript shows that the cause of death was in line with Cyril Wecht, then why do you keep saying that information was not presented to the jury? They clearly had it, and knew he died from malpractice, not the stab wound, but due to North Carolina's laws on proximate cause, malpractice is not an independent intervening event (despite what Wecht says), so they convicted anyway.

But, you keep claiming this information was never presented to the jury, now you are sharing a post saying it was.; August 20, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Anonymous said...: Sid, you obviously don’t know how ChatGPT works, which is why you should never trust it for medical OR legal advice.

ChatGPT is an AI language model - fundamentally, all it’s trying to do is produce a “reasonable continuation” of whatever text it’s got so far. It’s trying to give you the answer you’re looking for based on the text you’ve provided- not necessarily the correct answer.

I’m not stating it ChatGTP doesn’t have its place, but from a legal perspective, its use should be limited to only the following:
Summarizing legal documents or public contracts you already own

Explaining legal definitions in plain English.

Brainstorming general questions to ask a real human lawyer.

Speaking of, why don’t you run your recent lolsuit through it and tell us the results.; August 23, 2026 at 12:51 PM
DHall said...: Today Dr. Harr voluntarily removed himself as a plaintiff in this case. My guess is the he does not believe that “grounds for standing can be argued successfully”.
I’ll continue to monitor the lawsuit. It will be interesting to see what motions Crystal Mangum files.; August 26, 2026 at 2:52 PM
DHall said...: I’d posted this as a reply to earlier comments, but they tend to be overlooked. Today Dr. Harr voluntarily removed himself as a plaintiff in this lawsuit.; August 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

Ever hear the phrase, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained"?; August 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

As ChatGPT stated, the words "esophageal intubation" were never mentioned during trial by the prosecutor, the defense attorney, or any witness. Fact is that Mangum's attorney did not use a superseding intervening causation defense. Additionally, during their closing arguments, attorneys on both sides stated that Mr. Daye died secondary to complications from an infection from the stab wound. The trial transcripts don't lie.; August 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

ChatGPT read the trial transcript and was able to assess what was presented to the jurors during trial, and to acknowledge what was said in closing arguments, etc.

I would like to get ChatGPT to review my lawsuit.; August 26, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, DHall.

You're very fast! You posted about three hours after I filed. Tell me what you think about voluntarily dismissing myself as a co-plaintiff. Did it help or hurt? Was it a good move or bad? In addition to notifying other blog viewers, I am sure they would like to hear your opinion on my action.; August 26, 2026 at 5:24 PM
DHall said...: Was it a good move? Well, assuming it gets that far, you saved ABC-11 and their lawyers from having to draft a motion to have you dismissed.

It means you no longer have to prove you have any kind of legal standing in this matter (an argument you were going to lose), so I would say it was a good move from standpoint as well.
This also means you can no longer write or file any motions regarding this lawsuit, as that puts you in violation of the injunctive order for the unauthorized practice of law. That’s a good move on your part. At least you won’t be going to jail again.
Will it help or hurt? Neither, quite frankly. The lawsuit will eventually be dismissed. See post from Anonymous @August 2, 2026 at 11:53 AM; August 26, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Anonymous said...: If ChatGPT “read” the trial transcript, why can’t it read your lolsuit? Glad to see you identify it as “yours”. You should hope no one from the Durham County Court reads this blog.; August 26, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Doggie Howser said...: Sid,

With or without you as a party, the lawsuit is a bad joke. Given the pattern of behavior that you have established with your past litigation, I predict that the judge who is assigned the case will let you know that it is time for you to end your career as a lay advocate.; August 27, 2026 at 6:58 PM
kenhyderal supporter said...: Are you the Doogie Howser, M.D. who posted here for many years?; August 30, 2026 at 5:46 PM
DHall said...: ABC-11 has filed their response. As one anonymous has already reported, the lawsuit parties and the services were incorrect, and If you read through the reasons given for dismissal, it reads like they summarized the comments on this blog.

Unfortunately for Mangum, ABC-11 is also calling for attorney's fees as sanctions against Mangum for violating Rule 11 of the
North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, as well as taxing the cost of the lawsuit (i.e. filing fees, service of process, and other necessary expenses) to her.
You should be ashamed of dragging Crystal Mangum into this mess, Dr. Harr.; August 31, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Anonymous said...: Wow….Did you share the June 5 letter/ email (from WTVD’s lawfirm) with CGM, Sid?

You got took to school.
The best thing CGM can do at this point is to tell the court that this lolsuit was filed without her knowledge or consent.; August 31, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Anonymous said...: You want some reading entertainment, don’t bother with Sid’s Substack. Go read the “findings of fact” document from his contempt case that put him in jail for a month.; August 31, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

What letter/e-mail are you talking about. I never received a letter from ABC-11 News and/or its attorneys. If you have a copy could you provide a link to it? Thanks.; August 31, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, DHall.

I have not seen a copy of the Response from ABC-11 News. Could you send me a link to it? Thanks.; August 31, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Anonymous said...: It was emailed to justice4nifong@gmail.com, and was physically mailed to the addresses you have listed in the summons (that is, the PO Box and the St. Mary’s Street apartment address). Check your email and your snail mail.
You can’t claim you never received them just because you never read them.; August 31, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Anonymous said...: Not DHall, but he posted the link weeks ago:

DHallAugust 12, 2026 at 8:41 AM
For anyone following along, there is an eportal available to check civil lawsuits in North Carolina. The link is https://portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/Portal/ .
You can search by case number, but the format is different than what Dr. Harr has identified on the blog. The searchable case number is 26CV008197-310.; August 31, 2026 at 7:07 PM
DHall said...: The documents for the lawsuit can be seen from the NC Judicial branch portal at https://portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/Portal/
Once you’ve on the portal, select the “smart search”option. Once you open “smart search” (you’ll have to go through one of those “prove you’re human” things), enter the case number in the search criteria.
Once you get into the case, you’ll see a section called “case events”. All of the recorded events are listed, with a link to the pdf for that event.
If you still can’t find the documents, I guess you’ll have to wait until a copy is mailed to you.; September 1, 2026 at 3:51 AM
DHall said...: I would also note that a copy of WTVD’s response (a motion to dismiss, BTW) was mailed to an address other than Dr. Harr’s PO Box or apartment address - it looks like the law firm representing WTVD has Crystal Mangum’s actual address as well.
My assumption is that they found that the addresses originally provided both belonged to Dr. Harr.; September 1, 2026 at 4:14 AM
DHall said...: Before Dr. Harr complains about WTVD's motion, it is allowed per North Carolina rules of civil procedure Rule 12(b):
Official Text of Rule 12(b):
How Presented. - Every defense, in law or fact, to a claim for relief in any pleading, whether a claim, counterclaim, crossclaim, or third-party claim, shall be asserted in the responsive pleading thereto if one is required, except that the following defenses may at the option of the pleader be made by motion:

1) Lack of jurisdiction over the subject matter
2) Lack of jurisdiction over the person
3) Improper venue or division
4) Insufficiency of process
5)Insufficiency of service of process
6) Failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted,
7) Failure to join a necessary party.

I can't speak to #2, but this "lolsuit" and summons was served on Mr. Rob Elmore, who is not the registered agent for WTVD Television.
Therefore, the service of a summons fails to meet statutory or procedural requirements.
I'm sure Dr. Harr will file this under "legalese mumbo-jumbo", just like he does for every other rule of law when it does not suit him.; September 1, 2026 at 10:32 AM
DHall said...: I would also note that even if Crystal Mangum moves to dismiss this lawsuit, she could still be held accountable for fees and sanctions for violating North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 11.

Great job, Dr. Harr.; September 1, 2026 at 10:38 AM

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Crystal Mangum, Sidney Harr, M.D. v. ABC-11/WTVD News: Defamation lawsuit

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