NEWS PROVIDED BY
Thomas More Law Center
Oct. 2, 2024

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 2, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- It turned out to be a monumental victory for free speech and a monumental disaster for the Biden-Harris camp. After a two-week trial on September 23rd, a federal jury in Austin, Texas announced its unanimous verdict, dismissing all claims against Dolores Park. Mrs. Park was represented by the Thomas More Law Center (TMLC), a national nonprofit public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Of the six defendants facing trial, Mrs. Park was one of the five defendants who were totally exonerated by the jury.

Although the defendants may have had different defenses, they were all motivated by one goal — never to submit to the overwhelming resources and the phalanx of 28 attorneys thrown against them. Plaintiffs' attorneys from Washington D.C., New York, and Texas swarmed the defendants. They included attorneys from the mega law firm Wilkie, Farr & Gallagher that advertised on its website to employ 1,200 attorneys and two liberal organizations, Project Democracy and the Texas Civil Rights Project.

The lawsuit against the defendants was filed by former Texas Senator Wendy Davis, former Kamala Harris staffer David Gins, and bus driver Timothy Holloway. These plaintiffs brought three claims seeking compensatory, nominal, and punitive damages against Dolores Park and the co-defendants, the primary claim being conspiracy to violate the federal Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871, and two lesser claims under state law, a violation of the Texas Civil Conspiracy statute and violation of the Texas Civil Assault statute.

Plaintiffs' attorneys hired six expert witnesses costing them well over $300,000. With the enormous resources expended by the plaintiffs' attorneys against the defendants and the timing of the lawsuit and jury trial, common sense points to the conclusion that the true goal of the lawsuit was to obtain a jury verdict against all the defendants to deter anyone from voicing public opposition to the Biden-Harris presidential campaign in 2024.
 
On October 30th, 2020, several dozen cars and pickup trucks displaying American and Trump flags and honking their horns (the so-called Trump Train) followed a 50,000-pound Biden-Harris campaign bus wrapped with the slogan, "Battle for the Soul of the Nation" on the I-35 expressway between San Antonio and Austin, Texas. Dolores Park and the co-defendants followed the bus to show their support for President Trump.
 
Indeed, plaintiffs' highly paid traffic expert indicated, after examining 53 videos provided to him by the plaintiffs' attorneys, he did not see Dolores Park's vehicle directly in front of the Biden-Harris bus, abruptly slowing down to slow down the movement of the bus, directly behind the rear of the bus, or driving alongside the bus except when passing to leave the expressway at exit 215, a long distance from the Biden-Harris bus and its final destination, Austin.

Park, now 62 years old, the mother of four adult children, and suffering the constant and excruciating pain of Fibromyalgia, has had an interesting career. At the age of 18, she was discovered by Bob Hope, at the time the world's most famous entertainer. She has sung for Presidents Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter, opened for many stars, and ultimately became a headliner on the Caribbean Cruise line until she retired eleven years ago.

Most significant to her eternal glory, however, was the fact that during her trial, understanding the controversy, she willingly took the stand and testified that she became passionately pro-life in her mid-twenties when she saw a video of an ultrasound of an actual abortion, "The Silent Scream." The video was narrated by one of the world's most notorious abortionists, Dr. Bernard Nathanson. She told the jury, "It's -- the day I knew there's a baby and they just killed it, period. They killed it. Leg by leg, arm by arm." The video shows "they reach in and they crush the head." She continued, "It's one of those moments where you see something and you just never forget it."

Since the plaintiffs initiated the lawsuit in June of 2021, the Thomas More Law Center has devoted countless human and financial resources to defend Mrs. Park's right to free speech. And Mrs. Park has had to endure the exacerbation of her Fibromyalgia and the ignominy of facing the false charges that she conspired to block or stop the Biden-Harris bus, when her only goal was to support Donald Trump, "My pro-life President."

After the jury's verdict was announced, one courtroom spectator remarked, "This was truly a David versus Goliath battle."

"My prayers have been answered. I am truly grateful for the jury's verdict," exclaimed Mrs. Park after hearing the jury's decision.

Richard Thompson, President and Chief Counsel of the Thomas More Law Center commented, "This was an incredible team effort. We were bombarded with pre-trial motions and had to review hundreds of thousands of files before our move to Austin for the actual trial. And not only did the three of us have to move with all our relevant files, we also had to call on our staff in Ann Arbor for logistical support."

Continued Thompson, "One of the highlights of the trial was the amazing closing argument conducted by Erin Elizabeth Mersino, TMLC's Chief of Supreme Court and Appellate Practice. Erin was assisted by TMLC's Orlagh O'Donohue, who electronically coordinated the exhibits for the jury as Erin made her presentation."

Erin Mersino remarked, "I have been trying cases since 2007 and this was one of the most difficult trials of my career. After pouring all the blood, sweat, and tears into this case that I could for the last several years, it is so wonderful for our client to hear the jury come back in her favor."

Although the plaintiffs lost their case as to all but one defendant on one claim against one of the three plaintiffs — thereby losing on 17 of their 18 claims — they hurriedly rushed out of the courtroom to the TV cameras to claim victory, albeit hollow and misleading. The jury only returned a verdict in favor of Plaintiff Timothy Holloway, the bus driver, against Defendant Eliazar Cisneros on one claim. Cisneros is represented by attorney Francisco Canseco, who has already motioned for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict. The Judge is currently considering the motion. If the motion is not granted, Cisneros could appeal the verdict.

The Thomas More Law Center defends and promotes America's Judeo-Christian heritage and moral values. It supports a strong national defense and an independent and sovereign United States of America. The Law Center accomplishes its mission through litigation, education, and related activities. It does not charge for its services. The Law Center is supported by contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations and is recognized by the IRS as a section 501(c)(3) organization. You may reach the Thomas More Law Center at (734) 827-2001 or visit our website at www.thomasmore.org.

SOURCE Thomas More Law Center

CONTACT: Lisa Zulcosky, 734-827-2001, lzulcosky@thomasmore.org