ORDER DENIED — December 23, 2024
AUDIO paid for by Kristine Bunch and ordered properly from Clay County Courthouse
One of the most serious forms of legal abuse occurs when court processes are used not for protection, but to restrict another person’s constitutional rights.
In December 2024, an order of protection was sought against me that attempted to restrict my ability to be present in downtown Smithville — the very place where public meetings occur and where I exercise my rights to free speech, free press, and civic participation.
On December 23, 2024, the court denied that request.
The filing nevertheless had real consequences. It disrupted my work, interfered with my ability to participate in public life, and created fear and reputational harm. When legal procedures are used in a manner that targets a citizen engaged in public advocacy or whistleblowing, it raises serious concerns about abuse of process and retaliation against protected speech.
Courts exist to protect individuals from genuine harm — not to silence criticism or restrict lawful participation in a community.
The denial of the order confirmed that the requested restrictions were not supported by sufficient evidence.
This matter highlights why safeguarding constitutional rights — including freedom of movement, speech, and press — remains essential in any democratic community.What is one of the most Abusive tactics someone can do to another human being is restrict their human rights and hinder where they can travel in downtown Smithville, restricting their free speech and free press and the the abuse of process that Eric Craig used to silence a whisteblower in Smithville Missouri, I filed a Civil Lawsuit in Clay County Courts on December 26th, 2024 against Eric Craig, et al. Case # 25CY-CV01251.
