Re: Legal system as a weapon (was Re: AFRINIC placed in receivership)

[Noah <noah () neo co tz>]

Hi David

Thanks for sharing this. So, its seems like Lu is continuing with his legal
intimadations across other RIR regions.

Christopher Hawker, should not be intimidated. I was the first internet
community members to be sued by Lu and I believe Amin was the second and
Brian and Benedict cases followed  across the AFRINIC region who also faced
similar legal suits.

Some of the defamation cases across various high courts have since been
dismissed after over one year litigations and defending ourselves. I
personally never thought of seeking support from anyone as no one came to
offer it. But I remained positive with my legal counsel who was able to
take up the case within my means and continued to legally represent me and
defend me within my financial means.

I believe the same is true for both Amin in Nigeria, Brian in Malawi and
Benedict in TZ. We believe in what we stand for across Africa in as far as
AFRINIC is concerned and it is worthwhile experience for the future of
Africa for we understand how digital transformation has impacted out
continent with the small IPv4 space that was allocated to us by IANA when
AFRINIC was formed. We have managed to do something with it in the last
decades to transform out continent and no bully shall deter us from the
noble cause.

In any case, all the best to Christopher Hawker and in case you need some
ideas or references on how to go about Lu, please reach out.

Noah




On Fri, 29 Sept 2023, 01:48 David Conrad, <drc () virtualized org> wrote:

> Somewhat related (at least one of the principals is the same) and perhaps
> of interest to some here. While I have strong opinions on the topic,
> provided without comment:
>
> https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-and-protecting-internet-governance
>
> Regards,
> -drc
>
> On Sep 13, 2023, at 6:27 PM, Bryan Fields <Bryan () bryanfields net> wrote:
>
>
> I think this qualifies as potentially operational.
>
> Afrinic placed in receivership, board elections to be held in six months:
> https://archive.ph/jOFE4
> --
> Bryan Fields
>
> 727-409-1194 - Voice
> http://bryanfields.net