Podcasters Face Legal Battle Over Online Campaign

A judge greenlit searches of two podcasters accused of launching a vicious online campaign against a former Alberta Health Services board member, calling their actions a “no-holds-barred” assault. The fallout stems from a wrongful dismissal lawsuit involving the former AHS CEO, whose lawyers now demand contempt charges and a restraining order, alleging the podcasters are targeting her and her loved ones with intimidation. The podcasters fought back, citing freedom of speech and lack of jurisdiction, but the judge rejected those claims, noting Charter protections only apply to government actions. Search results remain sealed pending further rulings. The CEO’s team insists the online harassment violates court orders and seeks to uncover funding and sources. The judge will deliver a final decision next week, placing free speech against witness safety and judicial integrity in a high-stakes showdown. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ede64ae98ccac7ec