Part 2, “The Police Chief Recruits a Computer Sleuth.” (For earlier parts of this series, please click this link: Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin.) The police chief of Whitewater, Wisconsin is James R. Coan. He’s variously called Jim, James, or simply, Chief. I have been critical of certain practices of his, and he hasn’t…
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Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin: Introduction
by JOHN ADAMS •
Summary. This is the true account of a pseudonymous blogger from Whitewater, Wisconsin who became the target of public officials’ months-long witch-hunt, to learn his identity using public resources, on public time. I am that blogger. My name is John Adams, and I am the pseudonymous author of FREE WHITEWATER, a local website with commentary…
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Beginning Monday, 3/3/08: Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good morning. Beginning Monday, March 3rd, I will offer the true account of a pseudonymous blogger from Whitewater, Wisconsin who became the target of public officials’ months-long witch-hunt, to learn his identity using public resources, on public time. I am that blogger. My name is John Adams, and I am the pseudonymous author of FREE…
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Public Records Requests 2008-1, A and B
by JOHN ADAMS •
A few weeks ago, I submitted a public records request to the City of Whitewater. Some have asked me how my request has fared. Yesterday, the City of Whitewater sent a response to my request. The response included a fair amount of email, but perhaps not all that I requested. I will review the documents,…