[–] quantokitty ago
The last thing anybody wants to do is hurt his business.
If this guy could prove the investigation is harming his business, it would legally be possible for him to go after individuals speculating about possible unsavory/illegal sexual activities. It would also means legally shutting down such speculation.
No, no, no!!! Whatever anybody does, do not deliberately impede his business and ability to earn a living.
What he is or isn't should be proven in a court of law.
[–] thicktail1730947 ago
How would hurting the businesses force law enforcement into some kind of action?
[–] dph1978 [S] ago
I guess what I'm saying is, a real tangible event would wake them up to this. If they see a prominent business sinking from demonstrations, from protests, etc in DC -- they would have to take a look at what's going on. Alefantis has halfheartedly asked law enforcement to protect his business against "false accusations", but, he can't really go there for obvious reasons. In my opinion, one strategy to consider is to organize events around Comet and Besta. Take down the front businesses, and see what's exposed from there. Without the cover of Comet, people may talk. Given the exposure, his allies aren't going to be so open and willing to donate $ to him. Unravel the front businesses, and see what comes out.
[–] quantokitty 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
No, this is a terrible idea. Going after somebody's business is terrorism. You don't have a right to do that on suspicion alone.
Absolutely do not do anything illegal and blocking someone from conducting business is illegal as hell. Use the energy to investigate. Find the smoking gun that can't be ignored and proves all the speculation and conjecture true.