Mayor of Summerland sued for alleged defamation
- Brad Besler is suing Mayor Doug Holmes of Summerland for alleged defamation, claiming comments made in council meetings and private communications harmed his reputation.
- Besler's legal claims include accusations of lacking decorum and making personal attacks against council and staff.
- He has ongoing legal disputes with the municipality, including a lawsuit against the chief administrative officer filed in 2024.
- Mayor Doug Holmes has not commented on the lawsuit, as it is currently before the courts.
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Mace facing legal, political hurdles in defamation suit, experts say - Charleston City Paper
A high-profile defamation claim against U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace could pose serious legal and political challenges as the three-term Lowcountry Republican gears up for an expected 2026 gubernatorial run, Palmetto State legal and political experts tell the Charleston City Paper. The post Mace facing legal, political hurdles in defamation suit, experts say appeared first on Charleston City Paper.
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