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. ...