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Robin Kulwin's authorized subpoenas: unlawful and expensive

When the BOEs of Freehold and Wayne demanded the personal information of online commenters who were critical of them, the ACLU-NJ stepped in and asked that the Boards withdraw their subpoenas.  After reviewing the ACLU’s request, both Boards backed down.

When the ACLU-NJ agreed to represent me, they immediately contacted the Montclair BOE’s retained attorney and let them know that I was not involved in the October computer security breach and assessment test leak.  They also requested that the BOE’s subpoena, which was authorized by BOE president Robin Kulwin, be withdrawn.

The BOE’s attorney, following the directives of Kulwin and the BOE, never responded to the ACLU’s letter.  The ACLU was then forced to protect my interests in court.

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The legal bill for the BOE’s mission to harass/intimidate/silence all voices that are critical of their actions/policies will be vast.  The invoice will include:

  • the cost of the month long investigation into the security breach, which is still going on and has not yet revealed a culprit
  • costs for serving my subpoena as well as the BOE-authorized subpoenas of online commenters who have been critical of the actions of the Board and their superintendent Penny MacCormack
  • payment for the participation and presence of the Board’s retained attorney at all BOE meetings
  • attorney fees for court appearances

Money is no object (especially when it’s Montclair taxpayer money) for the BOE’s harassing extralegal pursuits.  Mayor Jackson, who has the power to hold the BOE accountable for their actions, needs to do so immediately.  Montclair can’t afford to have these unethical and reckless individuals running our school district any longer.

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