Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Michigan ruling MacIntosh v Clous no qualified immunity for county commissioner after holding a gun during public comment of a virtual meeting. Wielding weapon was violent threat discouraged plaintiff from exercising free speech.
In an opinion published on May 31, 2023, MacIntosh v Clous, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the conduct of a county commissioner who responded to a constituent’s criticisms.
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“I am never without a cloud of fear,’’ woman says of gun incident involving politician
Patricia MacIntosh says she hopes her lawsuit against a Grand Traverse County commissioner will protect our fundamental rights to free speech without retaliation. Author: John Hogan Updated: 6:56 PM EDT April 13, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. A Traverse City woman who contends an elected official used an AR-15 rifle to intimidate her during a virtual Board meeting says she is haunted by the incident, which has injured our entire community.’’
“I am never without a cloud of fear over my life,’’ 74-year-old Patricia MacIntosh said. “However, I am not the only one who has been hurt. This incident has injured our entire community.’’