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Monday, June 03, 2024

The Northampton Four

Glenn Geissinger
In March, I told you that Northampton County DA Steve Baratta authorized the filing of a private criminal complaint by GOP party chair Glenn Geissinger against four elected members of the Republican State Committee. Steve Lynch, Debra Biro, Melanie Heilman and Richard Morea have each been charged with eight counts of harassment and disorderly conduct as a result of their conduct at a Republican County committee meeting on June 8, 2023. All charges are third degree misdemeanors, punishable by up to one year in prison and a maximum fine of $2,500. 

After numerous delays, a preliminary hearing is finally scheduled for June 7, 9:30 am before Magisterial District Judge Jackie Taschner. I'm told it will be at the courthouse in Easton but need to confirm. 

Representing Geissinger as a "special prosecutor" is Robert Goldman, a former state and federal prosecutor. Representing the Northampton Four, as they like to call themselves, are prominent defense Chris Shipman, from Easton, and Southampton lawyer Andrew Teitelman. 

This should be quite the show. 

Lynch opposed Geissinger in the race for county chair and lost. These four committee members have been openly hostile to Geissinger since that time and have disrupted several meetings. During that June 8 meeting, two Republican committee members who are married to each other were confronted with pictures of them engaged in intimate relations, together with accusations that they had posted several videos on an Internet porn site. Both denied to me that they were aware that their intimate videos had been taken and posted online. 

One of them, believe it or not the female participant, lied to me. It turns out that she posted the videos herself. 

This could explain why by two police departments who investigated this matter decided against filing charges. But Geissinger's private criminal complaint appears to be focused on what exactly happened at that June 8 meeting as opposed to more salacious matters. 

In the meantime, the charged quartet has been banned from county meetings, even though they are elected members of the GOP state committee. On social media, some of their acolytes refer to the prosecution as lawfare, i.e. the use of the legal system to damage or delegitimize an opponent. This word has also been applied by Trump supporters with respect to four prosecutions lodged against him. But these prosecutions are affirmations of the American principle that no one, from GOP state committee member to US President, is above the law. 

Below are the docket sheets of the Northampton Four. 

MdjDocketSheet (pacourts.us) Steve Lynch

MdjDocketSheet (pacourts.us) Deb Biro

MdjDocketSheet (pacourts.us) Melanie Heilman

MdjDocketSheet (pacourts.us) Rich Morea

118 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lol the Northampton 4. Bunch of losers. They need to be kicked out of the Republican Party. Steve Lynch is toxic.

Anonymous said...

Will they at least run someone against McClure? Cusick would win easily.

Anonymous said...

Is Glenn Greasinger an election denier ?

Anonymous said...

Lynch opposes Geissinger because Glenn’s a tax and liberal. GG voted for the largest tax increase in Northampton County history while on County Council. Brother Steve doesn’t like that.

Anonymous said...

Kuntry club R's fear a real one like Brother Steve because he is a man of the people , vindication will come we stand in solidarity with you Lynch Mob 4ever, Uhuru!

Anonymous said...

Nothing says you're a RINO more than going after your own party members simply because you don't like them. Will be interesting to see how this plays out. Glenn has lost every gamble so far.

Anonymous said...

They and Geissinger share about 26 IQ points. Weirdly, Trump will win NorCo this time, despite the mentally retarded who are attempting to run an unwieldy party. They'll look like geniuses in November.

Anonymous said...

the only crime committed was the male talents failure to properly satisfy his purple haired starlet in the smut film, well that and his slovenly physique with zero muscles tone and lbs of flab. He could probably use a badass tier one personal trainer and nutritionist , I known just the guy!

Anonymous said...

How’s Gessinger paying for Goldman ? Is it out of the Northampton Republican coffers ? Is that even legal ?

Anonymous said...

The Northampton 4 will be exonerated....see you Friday

Dumbass

Anonymous said...

Isn't that disgraced ex police officer and failed school board candidate Aj Maniscalco....it is, a word to candidates. If you want to lose your campaign like AJ align with the clowns like GG. If you want to win Align yourself with the northampton 4. They aren't afraid to put the work in and that's why GG fears them.


Anonymous said...

Glenn Geissinger can’t be trusted. He’s a Never Trumper. Brother Steve is the true MAGA leader in this scenario.

Anonymous said...

Bring Lee Snover back ! Glenn Geissinger loses every contested race he’s involved with in the County. Lee lost all the time too, but she was at least MAGA.

Anonymous said...

Yeah but Glenn meanwhile locks duly elected county committee members out of meetings, breaks gavels and illegally removes and appoints a treasurer. The whole NCRC is a complete sham

Anonymous said...

You forgot the part where glenn throws tantrums and breaks his gavel, locks committee members out of rooms. Sucks Kerry Meyers 🍆 remind me again how praising a racist worked for glenn. The NCRC is a complete sham. Maybe next time he can even book a venue actually big enough for a reorganization meeting

Anonymous said...

Dumbass

Anonymous said...

So let me get this straight, you openly admit in this article that you were lied to about the events and details of this meeting in question yet you continue to assert that you are correct in reporting that these four people have harassed Geissinger, disrupted meetings continuously, and committed eight misdemeanors? Political meetings are lively and get heated often. That is not a crime. Geisinger rules like a dictator and cries foul anytime someone questions his authority or decisions. When are you going to stop being so blinded by your hate for Steve Lynch and start to face the fact that your sources are lying to you? Is it in any way possible that the previous investigations were closed because they saw no evidence of a crime? Surely the Bethlehem township Police department and the former DA Terry Houck would have charged them if there were misdemeanor worthy charges that occurred at that meeting. And also, have you asked yourself why does Geissinger need to hire and pay for his own special prosecutor? Actually, he didn't pay for his own lawyer for his PRIVATE lawsuit, he took the funds from the NCRC candidate Treasury to pay for his PRIVATE lawsuit. I wonder how the Republican voters of Northampton county would feel knowing that the money they donated to help candidates is actually funding Glenn Geissinger's private vendettas. Maybe you should do a story on that instead? It sounds to me like Barrata doesn't want his name on this case because he knows there's nothing there. This stinks to high heaven. This is another witch hunt to silence the outspoken opposition.

Anonymous said...

This is a real "let them fight" situation.

I'm not saying what Geissinger and his wife did in this specific situation was above board, but I can definitely see how protecting his partner spiraled out of control. It was clearly poor choices on their part for those photos and video to get out. If you're going to publish that stuff you better be prepared to own it, especially if you're public figures.

The longer Lynch is in the public eye it becomes more obvious that he's a serious idiot with a major case of "main character syndrome." That guy needs every bit of attention he can get at any cost. That narcissism, outside of any ideology, seems to be what really drives him. He's also a huge racist and bigot- literally, not just in the buzzword insult way liberals like to throw around. He shares and comments on things on his Twitter that wouldn't be out of place on NeoNazi forums.

The local conservative movement would be better served by cutting all these nuts loose. They need someone like Cindy Miller in charge. At least she's a serious person.

Anonymous said...

249. Cusick would win easily????? He couldn’t beat Zrinski. Lololololol

Anonymous said...

630am if Lynch were a man of the people he would have won for exec! He’s a man that a handful of wackos follow

Anonymous said...

652. Leader Lynch lost! WTF are you talking about??

Anonymous said...

Exhibit A of Main Character Syndrome...

Lynch posted this today.

"If you all want to be a part of something big you should free up your schedule this Friday and be ready to spend the day with me in Easton! My live later will explain it all! 9 am start time!!! Trust me, you will not want to miss this! Share share share this and the live later!"

Who doesn't think some meathead's court date for harassment is "something big?" Who wouldn't want to spend their Friday in court with idiots?

Anonymous said...

7:47- I despise Trump and the MAGA movement. I also believe that Lynch and his cronies are Qwazy and Steve has certainly crossed the line several times that is borderline criminal. That being said, I agree with your comment. This seems like a vindictive prosecution. It's good that the Preliminary Hearing is before Jackie Taschner. She's fair and Impartial. I looking forward to hearing her ruling and explanation, however she decides after hearing the evidence.

Anonymous said...

I'll be there. Dumbass.

Anonymous said...

Glenn Goosesinger is the genius behind the Kerry “MAGA” Myers stunt. As soon MAGA Myers lost he switched back to being a D. So, what was the point of that stunt GG ?

Bernie O'Hare said...

"So let me get this straight, you openly admit in this article that you were lied to about the events and details of this meeting in question yet you continue to assert that you are correct in reporting that these four people have harassed Geissinger, disrupted meetings continuously, and committed eight misdemeanors? "

That's not exactly what I said. What I said is that the Lynch mob have been openly hostile to Geissinger and have disrupted several meetings. I know police had to be called during one meeting at Nazareth's Farm and Table, where I am told (I was not there) Lynch was asked to leave by the owner. I think they all pretty much acknowledge that a married couple was confronted during the 6/8 meeting last year. I think all could probably agree that the meeting was chaotic. Whether this goes beyond the cacophony of democracy and into the realm of criminal harassment is another question entirely. It does strike me as a weak case, but the bar is pretty low at a preliminary hearing.

"I'm not saying what Geissinger and his wife did in this specific situation was above board, but I can definitely see how protecting his partner spiraled out of control. It was clearly poor choices on their part for those photos and video to get out. If you're going to publish that stuff you better be prepared to own it, especially if you're public figures."

To be clear, Geissinger and his wife are not the married couple in question. It was another couple who were confronted.

Anonymous said...

Glenn is using NCRC funds to bankroll his campaign. So anyone donating to the Geissinger NCRC is donating to Glenn's political opponent attack fund.

Anonymous said...

She is an extremely fair judge! I was in front of her in a civil matter and she was nothing but professional!

Anonymous said...

Steven out performed against every Republican in his state committee race. Steven has more voter support than any one in Norco leadership. The Current NCRC vice chair ran for state committee couldn't win the election when there were 7 winning candidates. Steve came in 1st to Azan's 9th. So compared to current leadership Steve is a gold medalist.

Anonymous said...

7:51- can you post Steve Lynch's Twitter (X) handle, but I couldn't find him. I found that he's been hashtagged (#) for some of his insane rants, but it doesn't go to his official account.

I can not longer follow him on Facebook as he's blocked me there. For the guy who says and posts, "F*ck your feelings", he sure gets his feelings butt hurt when you clap back and he is very trigger- happy with the delete and block buttons.

Anonymous said...

@StephenFLynch

Anonymous said...

Love to have you beat Lynch in a bike race !

Anonymous said...

I'm always curious about this. Why do you have such a desire to follow someone you hate? Seems like the people most obsessed with him are the people who can't stand him. If you dislike a person and totally disagree with their politics, you have the ability to scroll past or opt out. Why you would go to so much trouble to keep tabs on someone you hate makes no sense to me. That seems like a you problem not a Steve problem.

Barack said...

One fail after another:

-"The Steve Lynch Trifecta" (basement "podcast")
- Swimming pool reveal
- All female Olympic team
- Patriot Picnic
- "Transitioning politics conversations to Twitter-only"
- Lynchbuilt Construction
- Sweet Science of Boxing
- Underwear modeling career
- Lisa Scheller
- Alliance with crazy militia guy from Pittsburgh
- Alliance with Pastor Gary
- Alliance with "Benji"
- Local Elections

...the list goes on and on. But, what's the point? All of us are going to "Die Suddenly" anyway. Lol

(He STILL never admitted that Damar Hamlin is alive and well)

Joe Holko said...

Although I cannot speak to the merits of this case, the magistrate district judge and all of the attorneys involved are top-notch. If you can get a seat in the courtroom, I recommend you go.

Anonymous said...

The Republican party in Norco is irrelevant. Dems run the county, the 2 cities and all the surrounding suburban townships. Next year barring a primary challenge, Lamont will be re-elected, and he likely install 5 more rubber stamps.

Bernie O'Hare said...

10:41, I have written extensively about him in the past, especially when he was a candidate who actually challenged me to a duel. But this is not really about Lynch. It is about a private criminal prosecution of 4 elected GOP state committee members brought by the county GOP chair. I believe something like this is highly unusual. It reveals that the NorCo GOP is in disarray. I have no idea whether there is much merit in this prosecution but it's clear they are a bigger mess than the county Dems, and that's saying something.

If I wanted to write more about Lynch, he has given me plenty of fodder. There just has been no reason to spotlight him of late.

Bernie O'Hare said...

"Love to have you beat Lynch in a bike race !"

Cycling is lots of fun. After watching the Easton Crit, I am re-evaluating my claim of being a highly-conditioned, well-trained athlete, lol.

Vladimir Ill-itch said...

NorCo Republicans: "Democrats are strong in the county. We need a solid strategy to win in November."

Also NorCo Republicans: [entrance of the gladiators starts playing]...

Anonymous said...

you forgot to mention his bromance with Ian "Alpha Variant" Smith the muscle bound stud with an epic beard and criminal conviction for DUI manslaughter

Anonymous said...

Ohare is raking that ad revenue in today!!!! IMAGINE HOW MUCH HE WILL MAKE WHEN STEVE IS EXONERATED!!! GOP GG FOR PRISON 2024!!!

Anonymous said...

Glenn fucked that gavel up, I hope the picture of the broken gavel is admitted into evidence.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Anonymous said...

He’s illegally using NCRC funds to pay his lawyer!!

Anonymous said...

"How’s Gessinger paying for Goldman ?"

Goldman is very expensive, and rightly so...

Anonymous said...

Finally

Anonymous said...

No wonder there are more registered Democrats than Republicans in Northampton County. Who would even want to admit being a Republican when people like this represent Republicans.
That being said, this is not without entertainment value.

Anonymous said...

No wonder there are more registered Democrats than Republicans in Northampton County. Who would even want to admit being a Republican when people like this represent Republicans.
That being said, this is not without entertainment value.

Bernie O'Hare said...

""How’s Gessinger paying for Goldman ?"

I do not know but I will try to find out.

Bernie O'Hare said...

"Although I cannot speak to the merits of this case, the magistrate district judge and all of the attorneys involved are top-notch. If you can get a seat in the courtroom, I recommend you go."

Agree.

Anonymous said...

It speaks volumes about a guy who makes videos while driving, and constantly takes pictures of himself- a shrink who have a field day with these characters! The Northampton County Republican Party is a 4 ring circus!

Bernie O'Hare said...

"""How’s Gessinger paying for Goldman ?"

The payment was authorized by the party's exec committee.

Anonymous said...

I already told you. But I do suggest you verify the facts. Glenn got the executive committee of the NCRC to approve that he be able to remove $7,500 from NCRC donation funds to pay for Goldman. He couldn't get the treasurer to approve it because it is clear misuse of campaign funds to use candidate funds for his private lawsuit and he didn't want his name on the check. How did Glenn respond? By removing the treasurer without proper process so he could have access to the account. The cashier's check was written to Goldman directly from the NCRC account. He follows no rules, no proper process. His solicitor for the last term, Charles Baltic, didn't even have a license to practice law in the state of pennsylvania. They are a mess! He does what he wants and his cult of a committee just rubber stamps everything he asks for like good little sheep. It begs the question, how else has he missused campaign donation funds in the past two years?

Anonymous said...

Brother Steve stormed the Capitol. GG was busy that day. Who do you think is real MAGA ?

Anonymous said...

Lunch should be on trial for his campaign finances reports. They are on their face illegal.

Bernie O'Hare said...

" They are a mess! He does what he wants and his cult of a committee just rubber stamps everything he asks for like good little sheep. It begs the question, how else has he missused campaign donation funds in the past two years?"

The Lynch mob is in no position to speak about cults. It's highly ironic that they do. So is the claim of lawfare, especially coming from a guy who threatened me, McClure and even the USPS with lawsuits. The fact is that the funding was authorized by the exec committee. That's pretty much the end of it, even if the treasurer objects. If you think this is wrong, then I would expect Geissinger to be removed in the reorganization, but I'm told he was actually re-elected. And he got his legal advice from a very prominent local attorney who practices here in Pa.

Anonymous said...

Glenn Greaseslinger is a joke with his flat top hair do thinks he's so cool, formerly morbid obese RINO is a skid mark and fears brother Steve rightly so

Anonymous said...

Reelected...by a landslide.

Yet somehow the Lynch mob thinks everyone else is the problem.

It know it may be shocking, but I daresay Lynch and his pals are not in touch with reality.

The Wonderful Wallace Wigglewanker said...

County Republicans need to embrace Lynch as their savior. He gets it.

Anonymous said...

That's the end of it? So if the executive committee votes to allow Glenn to use NCRC funds to pay his mortgage that's acceptable? You're missing the point! There are still campaign finance laws and you cannot use NCRC funds that were donated to pay for election purposes to fund your private lawsuit. The NCRC is not suing the state committee members, it was Glenn Geissinger who filled a private lawsuit against them. That is an entirely different matter and should be looked at for what it is, Misuse of campaign funds!

Anonymous said...

Live at 430.....truth bombs to be dropped on clowns

Bernie O'Hare said...

"Live at 430.....truth bombs to be dropped on clowns"

That was supposed to be at 9 am.

Bernie O'Hare said...

"That's the end of it? So if the executive committee votes to allow Glenn to use NCRC funds to pay his mortgage that's acceptable? You're missing the point! There are still campaign finance laws and you cannot use NCRC funds that were donated to pay for election purposes to fund your private lawsuit. "

From what I understand, the Chair believes that meetings were out of control when these elected state committee members participated and felt that the use of campaign funds was necessary for litigation to insure an end to disruptions in meetings about the election of GOP candidates. So, it was for election purposes even if Geissinger is a private affiant. It was authorized by both the exec committee after consultation with a prominent local attorney who is respected by all the factions here. That's pretty much the point. Had Glenn been using $ to go on vacation, you'd be right. But you're wrong. Sorry, but that's how I see it from my vantage point.

Anonymous said...

Shit happens Iuess

Anonymous said...

Members didn't have an opportunity to vote.

Anonymous said...

Joe Moyer received his information from the State GOP attorney, he didn’t just do it on his own. Just because a lawyer says something doesn’t make it right. This “prominent” attorney is versed in campaign law? I doubt it. The two geniuses at the reorganization couldn’t answer a simple by-laws question.

Bernie O'Hare said...

"Joe Moyer received his information from the State GOP attorney, he didn’t just do it on his own. Just because a lawyer says something doesn’t make it right. "

You contradict yourself. You state that Joe Moyer relied on a lawyer's advice, not his own, and then also state that he shouldn't follow a lawyer's advice. You completely contradict yourself in two sentences. Then you anonymously attack a lawyer (apparently there were two) who probably is volunteering his time and energy for anonymous ingrates like you. Joe Moyer has every right to resign, but nothing that happened is even improper.

Anonymous said...

How so?

Anonymous said...

Glenn is following the rules, while violating their spirit. He's pursuing a personal beef and not having to pay for it. Two wrongs are not equalling a right for party members. Glenn and the four dummies should do the right thing and go away from us, as should anyone associated with this expenditure.

Anonymous said...

This infighting and drama among Rs at the county level should come as no surprise. It's a function of Trump Derangement Syndrome in the GOP. Look at Washington. And too many state houses to mention. Yeah, he's a real uniter, that orange savior of theirs.

Anonymous said...

Glenn breaking the gavel constituted disorderly conduct and criminal mischief, he needs to be brought to justice, uhuru!

Anonymous said...

Doesn't the fact that the gavel had to be used repeatedly until it broke bolster the argument that the Northampton 4 were out of control and failed to follow the rules of order. If they had been compliant, the gavel would have been. Used only once. Instead it was banged repeatedly until it broke, and the Northampton 4 continued with their circus act, with no regard for proper procedure

Anonymous said...

GG is truly a Mitt Romney. RHINO

Anonymous said...

Not legal but he says there are loopholes???

Anonymous said...

If a leader can’t control his meetings he doesn’t belong in charge.

Anonymous said...

She is a trumpet, not a starlet

Anonymous said...

Precisely

Anonymous said...

Stevie boy's FB live this morning didn't sound very confident. Enjoy being locked up Mr I-Did-Nothing-Wrong. It's amazing how many people are ending up in court these days who are 'completely innocent' who say 'it's happening everywhere, and it will happen to you!'. Not it's not, and no it won't unless you did something wrong (the law's definition of wrong, not your personal definition).

When you get out of prison I suggest you take some time and explore the world Steve. You might find that things aren't what you think they are when you leave your little bubble. 99.99999% of Americans are not ending up in court, the victims of this ridiculous farce you call "lawfare". I'm 100% confident that I, and pretty much everyone I associate with on a regular basis, will not 'randomly' end up in court or prison. If you're doing a FB live on your way to court, you obviously did something wrong, or put yourself in a position you shouldn't have. Becuase you're a nobody, and nobody would care about you if you kept your mouth shut and went about your life in a law abiding way. You crave attention like every other narcissistic clown in MAGA world. I hope your kids are proud of you.

Anonymous said...

Is there an update to this story? Enquiring minds....

Anonymous said...

I believe what you are saying about Glen is 100% illegal!

Anonymous said...

People are commenting as if Glen is a Republican 😂. He is 💯 a Democrat that crossed over to help the Democrats. He in no way is a Republican. Everything about this situation and how he has handled right out of the democrats playbook.

Anonymous said...

Mr. O'hare, did my eyes deceive me today? Did you not return after the lunch break?

Anonymous said...

General Lee never cried for a safe space.

Bernie O'Hare said...

I did not return after lunch. I had seen enough to know which way the wind was blowing and my friend and I were held up at lunch. But don't worry, I was briefed and will report on what happened. Remember, this was a preliminary hearing, not the trial. It's a weak case, and I'm no fan of Lynch or his mob.

Anonymous said...

Misdemeanor charges of harassment and disorderly conduct held for trial against all 4 defendants. As expected, the looked like they were in disbelief. The sime explanation is that these people are too stupid to realize that their behavior did cross the line into violations of law.

As a bonus, Brian McCulloch of the Northampton Area School Board admitted on the record to illegally violating wiretap law after being warned repeatedly that he may face civil and criminal penalties for presenting the illegal recording in court.

This whole group is comprised on morons. Complete morons.

Anonymous said...

I think this is Lee Snover projecting.

Anonymous said...

Not only were they not exonerated, but you will likely be joining them as a defendant in the near future.

Anonymous said...

Contrary to your assertions that the county GOP is a mess, it is my understanding that they cleaned house via the recent primary and have never been stronger or had more unity in leadership than they do now. Time will tell...

Anonymous said...

GOP GG's complaint even called it a public meeting. As well as it is not posted anywhere that the meeting is private/no recording. No one announced to not record. I am not a committee member nor a candidate and I was allowed in that day, as a member of the public!

Anonymous said...

Mr. O'hare with all due respect I don't see how you can report the whole story accurately if you didn't stay. If your source of the briefing was MF than your source is biased. As well as a liar. He also was never in the courtroom. Neither was his "wife". GOP GG, also biased and lied on the stand. Please tell me you're a better journalist than to rely on them to complete a story.

Anonymous said...

After reading this article: https://www.lehighvalleynews.com/criminal-justice/judge-carries-over-some-criminal-charges-over-raucous-northampton-county-republican-committee-meeting it is clear that Steve Lynch is engaged in witness tampering.

On June 6, 2024 at 2:33pm Steve posted a meme on his FB page that reads as follows:

"I'm not intimidating, you're intimidated. There's a difference. I'm not mean, nor aggressive, I am honest & assertive and that makes you uncomfortable. And it's not ME that makes you uncomfortable, my PRESENCE challenges your comfort. I will not be less for you to feel better about yourself."

That's the problem with Steve. He's a roided out clown who thinks he's some gentle giant that everyone should bow down to, despite the fact that he's completely unqualified to do anything he's tried to do the past six years in politics. He's really just an insecure child who found his voice in a MAGA hat after 40+ years of being an unstable steroid using meathead. The MAGA playbook says be loud and obnoxious and as vitrtiolic as you can, get your 15 minutes and wreak as much havoc as possible while tearing down the country. Steve is the poster child of MAGA and will be a nobody when he's eventually released from prison. Luckily for the rest of us he's done so much damage to his body over the years he probably won't make it past 50.

Looking forward to seeing what comes of this post on his FB page from 11:43pm last night: "Sorry guys I've had a long day and I will get on here probably Monday to give an update because I have to talk to my attorneys on how I am going public with this information from the hearing." So much MAGA winning it's exhausting!!

Anonymous said...

It's interesting how hard Geisinger's side fought to keep that audio from being played. You would think someone who was telling the truth would be fine with letting everyone hear the audio. Maybe it's because it contradicted literally everything geisinger said happened. They probably didn't even need the audio because all of Glenn's witnesses contradicted each other's statements. All that audio showed was a contentious political meeting of which there are many. There wasn't even any foul language. Perhaps Glenn's witnesses should have had some meetings ahead of time to get their stories straight if they were going to lie like that on the stand UNDER OATH. It was quite amusing to listen to their weak testimonies how they were scared by "violent volume". Also interesting to listen to Shawn Welch talk about offensive language when I have personally attended a meeting at the ncrc in the past where I heard him shout "sit down and shut the f*ck up" to a woman across the room. These men are pathetic. Every one of Glenn's witnesses stated that pornography was shoved violently in people's faces yet every single witness testified to the fact that they didn't see it. How is that even possible? And where is the crime? Also, the above statement is incorrect. All charges for disorderly conduct were dropped. The judge ruled she could not determine intent on the harassment charge so she put that through to trial. She honestly looked like she wanted to dismiss the whole thing but she was following the letter of the law which states she could not make that determination at the hearing level. The chair for the Democrat committee was in attendance to watch this debacle. Good job Glenn for making a complete joke of the Republican party in Northampton county.

Bernie O'Hare said...

"Mr. O'hare with all due respect I don't see how you can report the whole story accurately if you didn't stay. If your source of the briefing was MF than your source is biased. As well as a liar. He also was never in the courtroom. Neither was his "wife". GOP GG, also biased and lied on the stand. Please tell me you're a better journalist than to rely on them to complete a story."

I do not intend to report on witnesses I did not see and hear. And no, neither Matt Flower nor his wife are my sources. His wife lied to me for over a year straight, and I am somewhat embarrassed that I allowed my bias against Steve Lynch along with my own innate male chauvinism to side with her instead of confronting her sooner. So no, she is not a source. I actually feel sorry for her husband bc his wife is mentally ill. Even yesterday, they had to make special accommodations for her bc being a liar is apparently a disability these days. I remember when it used to be a crime.

Also, my take on this story will be partly journalistic and partly opinion. It is not straight journalism. It is blogging. If I was writing this for a newspaper, I would have returned and would have to avoid opinion to the extent that is ever humanly possible.

Anonymous said...

Shawn Welch is a clown.

Anonymous said...

Thank you. I appreciate your honesty.

Anonymous said...

Please do not feel sorry for Flower. He is a vindictive evil man. You yourself have reported on his abusive behavior. That doesn't mean she is any better but he's been lying to you. I've told you that for the past year. She eventually cracked, he on the other hand feels no remorse for lying and doubles down.

Anonymous said...

I have no doubt this comment was crafted by a limp wristed soy boy who leans farther left than Saul Alinsky and resides in mommies basement because their barrista gig at Starbucks can't cover a studio apartment in Palmerton.

Brother Steve is a clean powerlifting body building legend, you should be forced to face him in the squared circle or become his man slave/eunuch as punishment for some seriously defamatory rubbish.

Anonymous said...

She is definitely a train wreck, but he is also a garbage human with a rap sheet several pages thick. And yet he walks the street a free man. He admitted to strangling his wife and causing her to have a miscarriage. And yet he walks the street a free man. You yourself covered his participation in storming the capital complete with pictures of him climbing up a wall to get in. And yet he walks the street a free man. People who attended January 6th are sitting in prison for far less. Nothing screams informant like a criminal this invested in committing crimes but yet continuing to walk the street a free man. Oh .. Also, He was a registered Democrat until 2019 and now he sits on the local Republican party's executive committee. He campaigned hard against a female Republican judge this past election cycle and the Republicans have had very few wins to boast of in the past few years since Mr Flower got involved in their elections. But nothing to see here🙄

Anonymous said...

Also, I have never seen a Republican chairman work so hard to get Democrats elected in my life 😆

Anonymous said...

Steve Lynch is the future of the party, he triggers Betas on the left with his America First swagger while they seek Soros style globalism and would eat the corn out of AOC's droppings if asked to by her highness

Anonymous said...

hot take: RINOS like GG are a much greater threat to the founders vision for a Christian Nation than even godless communists because they co opt and dilute the true patriotic voices on the right. RINOS first for the upcoming purges, GG is their posterboy

Anonymous said...

The saddest part for me was seeing Rich Morea consoling his wife at the end. To know them is to know they are the sweetest people. Same as Deb Biro. They don't deserve this. GOP GG, MF and Co, they don't care that they are hurting families with their lies. The matter brought up at the meeting June 8th wasn't the defendants hurting a family. The couple chose to put it on a public website. They took the risk of exposing their families to scrutiny. The defendants did not. They actually begged for this information to not get out. They were worried it would hurt the party. Here we are a year later to the date and our party is the laughing stock of the county.

Matt Flower said...

The people in this county who put in the work (both with me AND against me) know exactly what I do and how effective I can be. Most of the haters here either resent the fact that I outwork them or that I refuse to be bullied by them. Either way, all their snide comments amount to nothing.

Anonymous said...

There are multiple factual errors in this statement and I request that the poster either.Identify themselves by name so they can be sued or that the post be removed

Anonymous said...

Actually, there is a notice posted in the meeting.Invite and there is an announcement before every meeting that there is no audio or video recording.

Bernie O'Hare said...

Matt Flower, This post has nothing to do with Jennifer Sletvold.

Anonymous said...

See comment @ June 8, 3:12 pm

Anonymous said...

We don't work against you. We just work. That's the difference, we don't put all our efforts into destroying people so we win while you hurt campaigns caught up in your manipulation and deceit. Exhibit A: Nancy Aaroe - Panella did a post just days before the election alerting voters to her connection with you and questioning her ability to serve when she hangs with the likes of you.

Anonymous said...

Never got a meeting invite and I guess you'll hear at trial when the full audio is played that was never stated.

Anonymous said...

Pornhub hahahahahahaha. Loser.

Anonymous said...

Actually, I heard the audio of the entire meeting and there was no announcement made informing the participants that audio or video recording was prohibited. Also, since Brian McCullough is not a committee member he would not receive the meeting invites that you speak of informing him of the rules. I also remember attending a previous executive committee meeting where both Glenn Geissinger and the secretary Kitty Edgar openly admitted to the entire committee that they had been recording meetings and had to be informed of the rules. So if Brian McCullough is guilty of wiretapping so is Glenn Geissinger and Kitty Edgar.

Anonymous said...

So posting a meme on your private Facebook page is now considered witness tampering? That's a stretch if I ever heard one

Anonymous said...

https://www.lehighvalleynews.com/criminal-justice/judge-carries-over-some-criminal-charges-over-raucous-northampton-county-republican-committee-meeting

What a complete clusterf*ck and case study of hypocrisy in Northampton County Republican politics. Two committee members post video of their "Unskinny Bop" online and other pearl- clutching committee members demand their resignation, positioning that it hurts their party. Oh, boo hoo; despite all the damage Lynch has already done to his beloved party. I'm verklempt. Talk amongst yourselves.

But then, the pearl clutchers get so heated and raucous that the Chairman breaks his gavel in order to attempt order and then files a criminal complaint against them. They then have the audacity to claim that it's "politically motivated". Yeah, up to this point, politics were not involved. 🤣

Meanwhile, back on the ranch, Trump admits to grabbing women by their p*ssy and Melania engaged in nude, Lesbian romps all over the Internet, but Lynch and his cohorts have no problem with this behavior.

Tell me again? Who's doing and saying what for political gain?

Bernie O'Hare said...

8:43, Sorry, but arguing that other people have committed a crime and got away with it is not a defense. If that were true, we'd be able to commit any crime we want with impunity, as you seem to think you are able to do. Recording a private meeting without the consent of those recorded is a crime. But law enforcement appears to know about this recording, and is they have not charged you yet, you're probably safe.

Anonymous said...

So Geisinger's private lawsuit states that these four people created a PUBLIC disturbance at a meeting where he admitted the PUBLIC can attend. Tell me again how it was a private meeting with the reasonable expectation of privacy? Geisinger can't have it both ways

Bernie O'Hare said...

Geissinger's testimony was quite clear on this point. He testified that it was a private meeting, but there are committee members who sometimes bring guests. He also testified to announcements made at the beginning of each meeting, prohibiting the use of cameras or audio. McCulloch may have broken the law when he recorded this meeting. Police brought no charges against him, so they perhaps concluded that he was operating under the mistaken belief that it was a public meeting, which would negate criminal intent.

Bernie O'Hare said...

I am rejecting additional comments concerning McCulloch's illegal recording. This is about the Northampton Four, not the unlawful audio.

Anonymous said...

The Republican voters of Northampton County are the first group
to have been fooled since anyone who voted for any of the self named Northampton Four thought they were voting for individuals of integrity who were up for the position of PA Republican State Committee Person. The vendetta against Glenn Geissinger, Andrew Azan and any Northampton County Committee Person who supported them and wanted to work for candidates and the party were subjected to these four individuals for two years who appeared to have only one mission in mind; namely, to get Geissinger and Azan at any cost. The June 8th meeting was the final straw not the only exhibition apparently. It’s hard to believe the lengths some people will go to for perceived power in a totally volunteer position. They apparently were and are willing to ruin lives (seemingly even their own and their livelihoods) for this power. Mr. Shortell appears to have brought much of that to light in his factual article. I hope he covers the trial as well.

Anonymous said...

The saddest part of this is the pain, suffering and despair these four have knowingly apparently inflicted upon the elected leaders of the Northampton County Republican Committee and other committee members over the past almost two years. Mrs. Morea apparently knew what Rich and the others were doing all of this time and Ms. Biro chose to participate as well. No sympathy here.