John West v. J.J. Scofield
- May 29, 2026: Following a two-hour hearing, Judge Galli denied J.J. Scofield’s anti-SLAPP motion (a motion intended to dismiss lawsuits that chill free speech). This lawsuit centers around statements J.J. Scofield made in Facebook regarding alleged “illegal meetings” by John West.
John West v. Jay Meredith
- February 25, 2026: In the initial hearing, Judge Galli denied Jay Meredith’s anti-SLAPP motion, a ruling confirmed by the Daily Courier. Judge Galli also ruled that the plaintiff, John West, successfully established a prima facie case. This ruling indicates that West has presented sufficient evidence to support his claims, allowing the lawsuit to proceed toward a trial. This lawsuit centers around the author, Jay Meredith of the recall allegations and the dossier and accompanies the recall allegations.
- Subsequent Ruling: During a second hearing, Judge Galli denied Meredith’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, allowing the case to move forward.
- Next Steps: A third hearing in this matter is scheduled for June 15, 2026.
Recall allegations and summary that disputes them can be read at;
Vindication: Examining the Recall Claims for John West
