Jesse Ventura wins $1.8M against Chris Kyle

[XB3LI3V3RX]

http://nation.foxnews.com/2014/07/3...w-about-letting-widow-murdered-navy-seal-hook

I actually just finished reading 'American Sniper' about a month ago and I have a lot of respect for Chris. It's sad that this was still going on even after his death.

 

[Autumnleaf]

Seems like the jury made the right call. Evidently Chris wanted to sell a few extra books at the expense of trash talking a fellow former Seal. As a veteran, I'm not impressed with Chris at all. He brought this on his memory and his widow. All of it.

 

[XB3LI3V3RX]

Well it seems Chris Kyle's friend, Marcus Luttrell, isn't too happy with this case either.
http://rare.us/story/lone-survivor-...to-jesse-ventura-for-suing-chris-kyles-widow/

 

[High Fidelity]

At the expense of what SEAL? Jesse Ventura? I thought it was established that he lied about that.

 

[GondwanaLand]

You've Won Your Case, Jesse Ventura ... Now, How About Letting the Widow of a Murdered Navy SEAL Off the Hook? - Fox Nation

I actually just finished reading 'American Sniper' about a month ago and I have a lot of respect for Chris. It's sad that this was still going on even after his death.

Boy it sure takes some true... *ahem* 'class' to sue the widow of a SEAL for something the dead SEAL said. Ventura long ago became irrelevant, but now he's become a complete *BLEEEP* as well

 

[HorsieJuice]

Boy it sure takes some true... *ahem* 'class' to sue the widow of a SEAL for something the dead SEAL said. Ventura long ago became irrelevant, but now he's become a complete *BLEEEP* as well

AFAIK, the lawsuit was filed before he died.

 

[GondwanaLand]

AFAIK, the lawsuit was filed before he died.

AFAIK there's no magic joojoo preventing lawsuits from being dropped.

 

[GenetoJean]

At the expense of what SEAL? Jesse Ventura? I thought it was established that he lied about that.

FWIW:

Jesse Ventura joined the Navy after high school and served for six years — four on active duty, two in the Reserves — and is a Vietnam veteran. While on active duty, he was a member of Underwater Demolition (SEAL) Team 12. He returned to Minnesota in 1973.​

Ventura’s role as the Governor of Minnesota is the latest aspect of a lifetime spent serving the public in such various ways. He was the mayor of Brooklyn Park, a Navy SEAL, professional wrestler, actor and broadcaster.

Jesse Ventura | Navy SEALs

 

[High Fidelity]

FWIW:

Jesse Ventura joined the Navy after high school and served for six years — four on active duty, two in the Reserves — and is a Vietnam veteran. While on active duty, he was a member of Underwater Demolition (SEAL) Team 12. He returned to Minnesota in 1973.​

Ventura’s role as the Governor of Minnesota is the latest aspect of a lifetime spent serving the public in such various ways. He was the mayor of Brooklyn Park, a Navy SEAL, professional wrestler, actor and broadcaster.

Jesse Ventura | Navy SEALs

But it was UDT when he was in it and it was renamed and refashioned 6-8 years later I think?

 

[GenetoJean]

But it was UDT when he was in it and it was renamed and refashioned 6-8 years later I think?

If the SEALs accept him as a SEAL, that is good enough for me.

 

[cow451]

I'm no Jesse "The Body" Ventura fan. But he has every right to protect his reputation in civil litigation. The fact that Chris Kyle died tragically does not change that. The suit was filed before Kyle's death. Ventura did NOT sue Kyle's widow. Kyle's estate (if no appeal is granted) will pay the settlement.

I think it was reckless of Kyle (and his publisher) to name Ventura based on nothing but Kyle's "belief" that it was Ventura. Ventura's reputation is irreparably damaged by the book because the jury's verdict will not keep anyone from believing the story.

 

[Autumnleaf]

But it was UDT when he was in it and it was renamed and refashioned 6-8 years later I think?

Retired SEAL Senior Chief Don Shipley accepts Ventura as a Navy SEAL, and he would know. His youtube channel calls out SEAL fakers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeO1DUtnKsE

 

[XB3LI3V3RX]

I'm no Jesse "The Body" Ventura fan. But he has every right to protect his reputation in civil litigation. The fact that Chris Kyle died tragically does not change that. The suit was filed before Kyle's death. Ventura did NOT sue Kyle's widow. Kyle's estate (if no appeal is granted) will pay the settlement. I think it was reckless of Kyle (and his publisher) to name Ventura based on nothing but Kyle's "belief" that it was Ventura. Ventura's reputation is irreparably damaged by the book because the jury's verdict will not keep anyone from believing the story.

Ventura wasn't mentioned in the book personally, but was called "Scruff face". Kyle later said who it was (Ventura), but he wasn't actually called by name in the book.

I still believe Kyle though. I see no reason that he would lie about something like that (and he had other SEALS say the incident happened as well I believe).

 

[cow451]

Ventura wasn't mentioned in the book personally, but was called "Scruff face". Kyle later said who it was (Ventura), but he wasn't actually called by name in the book.

I still believe Kyle though. I see no reason that he would lie about something like that (and he had other SEALS say the incident happened as well I believe).

By saying the man was the one in the book was the same. He defamed Ventura. Did any of these SEALS testify? The jury was overwhelmingly convinced that:

1. Was defamed
2. Damages were proven.

Kyle was reckless and, perhaps, thought he was right and could have no consequences.

 

[cow451]

This article is from last month before the trial:


Ventura considered dropping the case but after being contacted by several prominent former US Navy Seals, was “ordered” to go ahead with the lawsuit after Kyle failed to agree to a settlement that would have seen him admit to lying and pay attorney fees.

One of those ex-SEALs is Ventura’s former instructor, the widely respected Terry “Mother” Moy, owner of the bar where the incident is alleged to have occurred. After investigating the incident, Moy and his fellow SEALs confirmed that the event never took place and that Kyle had invented it to generate publicity for his book.

Again, I have no love going for Ventura. However, right is right. SEALS are not gods.

And, I am not knocking Chris Kyle's service to his country, so don't even go there. His estate can appeal the verdict.

 

[Autumnleaf]

Ventura wasn't mentioned in the book personally, but was called "Scruff face". Kyle later said who it was (Ventura), but he wasn't actually called by name in the book.

I still believe Kyle though. I see no reason that he would lie about something like that (and he had other SEALS say the incident happened as well I believe).

Why would he lie about that? Why would another veteran shoot him at the range? A few peculiar things about him.

 

[keith99]

AFAIK, the lawsuit was filed before he died.

And the suit finished as one against his estate.

If the original was as truthful as his supporters no wonder the suit was filed and won.

 

[PreachersWife2004]

Seems like the jury made the right call. Evidently Chris wanted to sell a few extra books at the expense of trash talking a fellow former Seal. As a veteran, I'm not impressed with Chris at all. He brought this on his memory and his widow. All of it.

The book was making fantastic sales without him ever having to mention Ventura's name.

From what I've read and seen, although counts do vary, is that someone asked him if it was Ventura and he conceded that it was.

The jury was deadlocked, judge tells them to "keep trying" and then both sides' lawyers agree to take a vote of 8 jurors...I'm guessing that Kyle's lawyers never figured on a guilty verdict.