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Opponents and Supporters Criticize Richmond Mayor for ‘Doxxing’ his Political Adversaries

 

By Sara Harrison. Originally published in the Richmond Confidential

Opponents – and even supporters – of Tom Butt say Richmond’s mayor is guilty of what one critic described as a “flagrant abuse of power” and a council member called “highly inappropriate” actions.

Emails between the mayor and residents, obtained by Richmond Confidential, indicate that many in the community were alarmed when the mayor used his regular “e-forum” to doxx political adversaries, sharing their home addresses and accusing them of violating Richmond’s rent control ordinance. Continue reading Opponents and Supporters Criticize Richmond Mayor for ‘Doxxing’ his Political Adversaries