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I'll Sue You: “Federal bill” author Francesca Amato loses IRS status, threatens journalists, and faces backlash for alleged self-enrichment.

I’LL SUE YOU!: Francesca Amato’s Legal Lesson

    Francesca Amato, the self-proclaimed “author” of a federal bill, is under fire for threatening journalist Michael Volpe with a defamation suit after he fact-checked her Family Justice & Accountability Act — a “bill” that doesn’t exist in Congress. Her nonprofit lost tax-exempt status, she once paid herself 80% of donations, and her cease-and-desist letters read more like tantrums than legal threats. Critics say she’s misleading desperate parents for fame, not reform. Is Amato a fearless advocate—or just another back-biter capitalizing on chaos? Richard Luthmann’s scorching inquiry and IRS revelations demand answers she refuses to give.

    Judge Boots Black Journalist, Admits Race Was Reason?

      An Oregon administrative hearing exploded into a constitutional fight when OAH Judge Jennifer H. Rackstraw booted Black investigative reporter Rick LaRivière. According to an unofficial transcript, Rackstraw answered “Yes” when asked if she was excluding him for being Black and a journalist, then claimed Oregon law required secrecy. LaRivière refused to leave. He demanded a written order to “file an emergency petition with the Federal District Court.” The state moved to delay. Rackstraw shut it down and reset it in person—promising LaRivière “will not be allowed in.” DOJ counsel Rachel E. Bertoni stayed silent on the record as the Star Chamber vibe spread.

      Under New Management

      UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

        Under New Management: World-Famous The Family Court Circus Blog! Richard Luthmann leads a bold fight: free speech and exposing corruption.