William Fitzpatrick
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“engaged in a coordinated public relations campaign to impugn the personal and professional integrity of Ms. Comans.”
William Fitzpatrick · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-13
Judge Fitzpatrick found officials engaged in a coordinated PR campaign to impugn Comans' integrity.
“to his millions of followers while falsely characterizing her government service as a 'criminal action,'”
William Fitzpatrick · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-13
The judge described Musk posting Comans' picture to millions of followers while falsely calling her service a criminal action.
“little more than state sanctioned intimidation.”
William Fitzpatrick · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-13
The judge characterized Musk's act of posting Comans' picture as state sanctioned intimidation.
“Mr. Musk was the head of DOGE, he knew or should have known that any payments made to state or local governments through a FEMA grant in February 2025 were approved by his subordinates,”
William Fitzpatrick · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-13
The judge noted Musk should have known that FEMA grant payments were approved by his subordinates.
“The facts establish that high-ranking government officials,”
William Fitzpatrick · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-13
Judge Fitzpatrick wrote in an order clearing Comans' name that high-ranking officials engaged in a coordinated campaign against her.