Joe.My.God. LGBT News
Nashville’s CBS News reports:
A former Franklin CEO of a health care company filed suit in federal court this week against comedian Kathy Griffin, alleging she doxed him on Twitter and caused him to lose his job. The suit comes as a result of Samuel Johnson losing his job with VisuWell in 2021 hours after Griffin posted a tweet about his conduct toward a Franklin High School student inside the Harpeth Hotel in downtown Franklin.
The viral video — which originally hit TikTok — described an interaction between Johnson and then-student Dalton Stevens, who was wearing a red prom dress. Behind the camera is Stevens boyfriend, Jacob Geittmann, who captured a portion of the incident. In the video, Stevens told Johnson and said “I chose what to wear, so you can f— off.” Johnson responded by telling Stevens, “You look like an idiot.”
Read the full article. My 2021 report on the incident is here.
Post 2/4: After investigating the matter and speaking to individuals involved, the VisuWell BOD has chosen to terminate Mr. Johnson from his position as CEO, effective immediately. Gerry Andrady, our President and COO, will lead the company through this important time.
— VisuWell (@VisuWell) April 26, 2021
I have filed a federal lawsuit against @kathygriffin in my struggle to stand up against the woke social mob that wants to strip us of our livelihoods and careers. We will fight!
— Sam Johnson (@SJohnsonTN) April 27, 2022
Yep. This is what it means to be an LGBTQ+ ally. I will fight this suit and I will not settle. I don’t think he got fired because of me. I hope these kids are ok. ?? https://t.co/9Slm3iPZaP
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) April 28, 2022
CEO fired after publicly ridiculing Tennessee teen over his prom dress https://t.co/fOkXXY1eYk
— WGN Morning News (@WGNMorningNews) April 27, 2021