Goal:
USD $25,000
Raised:
USD $53,830
Campaign funds will be received by Jeff Tarzia
Alyssa Mercante, former "Senior Editor" at Kotaku, has taken her long-standing obsession with attacking my professional coverage of the video game industry to a dangerous new level. She’s now escalating her feud by filing an outrageous and baseless lawsuit against me in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. This lawsuit is nothing more than a blatant attempt to silence me, harm my reputation, and put me and my family at risk—all while keeping her name in the headlines and maintaining her relevance.
The 54-page lawsuit, filled with lies and false assumptions, accuses me of some seriously ludicrous claims, like “stochastic terrorism,” defamation, bias-related violence or intimidation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and tortious interference. These claims are not only legally frivolous but are also clearly designed to smear me and force me into silence through an exhausting legal battle.
Mercante has retained activist lawyers with a clear agenda to bring this ridiculous case against me, and the video game industry to it's knees. This isn’t about justice or accountability; it’s about silencing dissent, punishing critique, and maintaining her position in the spotlight.
As a content creator and journalist, I’ve always strived to provide my audience with a fair and honest analysis of the video game industry. But defending myself against this lawsuit unfortunately requires resources well beyond my current means. That’s why I’m asking for your help. Your contributions will go DIRECTLY towards legal fees, ensuring that I can mount a strong defense against these absurd claims and protect not only my reputation but also my family’s safety.
This case isn’t just about me. It’s about all gamers, standing up against the misuse of the legal system to bully and silence independent voices working tirelessly to improve the quality of gaming. Together, we will fight back and send a message that frivolous lawsuits like this have no place in a free and fair society.
Thank you for your support,
Smash JT
Thank you for sticking up for the fans! I hope this little bit helps in your fight for freedom of speech!
We will WIN
Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.
Never stop telling the truth. Never bend the knee. Never back down from their lies. Thank you for standing up to them. I know this isn't much, but this is another sign that the legion of gamers behind you believes in what you do. Thank you.
We have your six Jeff, go get her! We need to show these people that we won't back down no matter what. This needless harassment and woke nonsense has to stop! Can't afford much right now but I hope what little I can give helps. Wishing you the best of luck.
We, Game Devs, are sick tired of this woke nonsense destroying our industry. 5 bucks is little, but I’m am a game dev for Ubi, that pays us little, but maintain a woke department that costs 100s of thousands per year. Jeff, keep me anonymous, as I would be fired on spot if it is know that I’m not pro woke.
Enough is enough. Let free speech win.
Smash her
In defense of free speech.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you for being our voice. keep on fighting
WE ARE ALL BEHIND YOU BROTHER.
Boot this cockroach out of the door, enough of these vile people!
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