We've Been Sued by Christopher Morales

Last Wednesday I was directed to an article on Autograph Alert that, beyond saying the usual things they say about this site and me, seemingly "outed" one of our members whose comments they didn't like. At the end of the article, they wrote:

"By the time you read this story,
Cyrkin will have the first of a major rude awakening,
one he has invited and is well deserved."

The next morning I received an email from a court services firm asking for an appointment to serve me with legal papers. I arranged to be served this Wednesday. And I had a copy of the suit sent to me.

I have been sued by Christopher Morales, the autograph authenticator I have called, "the forger's best friend." Morales is joining me to his lawsuit against Roger Epperson alleging:

libel
slander
business disparagement
tortuous interference with prospective business relations, and
civil conspiracy.

I don't look forward to this or any lawsuit. Who does? But I feel it's my duty, and all of ours, to do everything we can to protect collectors, fans and the autograph hobby against forgeries. So, like Roger has, I'll defend the lawsuit vigorously—and I will not stop speaking out.

I stand behind everything I've ever said or published about Christopher Morales, and the forgery industry that uses him. I would be surprised if even one-percent of the autographs he has authenticated are genuine. But this is Morales's opportunity to prove that I am wrong; that most of the autographs he authenticates ARE genuine—and that we are "out to get him."

The truth is on our side.

Sincerely,

Steve Cyrkin
Editor & Publisher

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Comment by Brandon Mysinger on March 21, 2011 at 8:56pm: Tell me where to send my $100

Comment by Brandon Mysinger on March 21, 2011 at 8:57pm: He is Richard, I can 100% claim it is true. They did their own investigation.

Comment by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 21, 2011 at 9:13pm: Richard, this is directly from Morales's lawsuit:

"...In fact, upon information and belief, Cyrkin convinced representative from EBay to refuse to place for sale any items authenticated by Plaintiff." [Morales]

I had nothing to do with eBay banning Morales. But I definitely approve.

Comment by mc on March 21, 2011 at 11:03pm: chris morales has no grounds for anything,his coas for forged autographs will speak for themselves.

I hope Steve and Roger counter sue

Comment by Markus Brandes on March 21, 2011 at 11:44pm: I just can agree to most of the comments already published here and it is nothing else as ridiculous that the "most certainly" criminal power had been getting so strong and brave.

It would be interesting to see the complete content of the claim and record and safe the many certificated issued by Morales to defense your statements.

Of course I will be glad to support you on court if our knowledge in authentication will be helpful.

kind regards

Markus

Comment by DB on March 22, 2011 at 1:07am: @ Richard S. Simon "Just to set the record straight, Mr Morales is NOT on the ebay authenticators banned list. "     Yet, but based on what I am reading it takes them alot more time to edit then most... and as we know they move at the sound of light.

@ john reznikoff " I will put my money where my mouth is .....besides pledging thousands $ in advertising I will put my first $100 in a defense fund. Who will follow my lead"?  Count me in.

" Who is paying your legal bills Mr. morales?"   The Dark Side of the Force, the Evil Empire and the worms that hid under rocks running their hate crime oriented websites.

Comment by A.B. on March 22, 2011 at 1:43am: Steve, best of luck to you!

I just cannot believe this is actually happening right now. So weird!

Comment by Janice Knechtel on March 22, 2011 at 2:00am: We are behind you Steve. Good luck to you

Comment by Mark Saurin on March 22, 2011 at 3:08am: Be strong Steve, and stand up to this $..t Head, time is closing in on this thief. need any support, what SO ever, PLEASE do get in touch. GOOD LUCK AGAIN.

Comment by Brandon Mysinger on March 22, 2011 at 3:22am: DB...it also takes ebay a looong long time to ban someone off of the list. The ebay fraud and legal team make the decision and they aren't swayed by reports beyond the reports that drew attention to ( in this case) Morales. I haven't asked but I will go on a limb and bet that the complaints against his services were in the many, many thousands and occurred on a daily basis before he was removed. I was certain that the loss of ebay was a major motivator for him to try this stunt.

Steve, as this gets closer, I'm betting that one of the AA crew or Morales himself will make a huge blunder that will leave you in an even better position.

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