Art Briles has filed a defamation lawsuit against three specific regents and a school VP of Baylor University. He claims that the actions of these individuals (primarily through false statements in the media) represents an ongoing conspiracy that is preventing him from getting another job. He also claims he is not a public figure for purposes of this lawsuit.
This may be the single most self-destructive legal action ever undertaken. Assuming this is actually litigated, I will enjoy watching Briles commit self-immolation.
http://deadspin.com/art-briles-sues-baylor-for-libel-and-conspiracy-1789889451
Edit: After reading portions of it, the lawsuit reads like a poorly written novel. (The fact that it begins with a bible quote is a nice touch.) I think it may not survive a motion to dismiss, which would be a shame. In any case, I did want to share paragraph 9, which is the beginning of the "Nature of the Case" section:
I mean, all this needs is a buxom woman and a description of "turgid flesh" and it's a Harlequin Romance novel ...
This may be the single most self-destructive legal action ever undertaken. Assuming this is actually litigated, I will enjoy watching Briles commit self-immolation.
http://deadspin.com/art-briles-sues-baylor-for-libel-and-conspiracy-1789889451
Edit: After reading portions of it, the lawsuit reads like a poorly written novel. (The fact that it begins with a bible quote is a nice touch.) I think it may not survive a motion to dismiss, which would be a shame. In any case, I did want to share paragraph 9, which is the beginning of the "Nature of the Case" section:
In a subsequent passage, the objectives of the suit are described as being to "bring light to the truth, and justice to the wronged."Some people think themselves above the law, but the laws of Texas establish accountability for everyone, even renegade, self-dealing regents of a Christian University. Your Plaintiff Art Briles, was a hard-working, productive football coach at the amazing Baylor University who became a pawn in the power games played by certain members of the Board of Regents - the defendants in this case.
I mean, all this needs is a buxom woman and a description of "turgid flesh" and it's a Harlequin Romance novel ...
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