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 CJCollector on May 20, 2011 at 8:12am: It's a very sad situation, Steve.

Comment by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on May 20, 2011 at 8:18am: Theresa,
I can't help you with American Classics, but I may be able to help with Always at Auction/AAFES. One soldier here, John Block, has contacted his congressman, and he has met the general now overseeing AAFES before and will be contracting him. I imagine lawsuits will be filed, too.

We have st least one member, permanently disabled in Afghanistan, who bought forgeries thru the exchange...not sure of it was through At Auction. He'd relieve stress from having his life at risk by buying from their auctions while winding down from patrol. Never expected to get shot in the back by greedy animals.

Comment by CJCollector on May 20, 2011 at 4:04pm: Wow!!! Available Quantity: 7

http://alwaysatauction.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?sid=191&am...

Comment by Steve Zarelli on May 20, 2011 at 4:07pm: Is the hologram actually over the Mays "signature"?

LOL

At least it's not covering anything of value.

Comment by DB on May 20, 2011 at 4:19pm: what only 7? They run out of copy paper or ink...

Comment by Steve Zarelli on May 20, 2011 at 4:21pm: Once the 7 are sold, I bet another 10 or so pop up shortly thereafter.

They don't want to be too obvious and post that 1,000 are available.

;-)

Comment by CJCollector on May 20, 2011 at 4:29pm: Authenticated by Chris Morales, Forensic Investigator, using "State Of The Art Technology" to determine whether or not it is a genuine autograph or a forgery. Wow, I'm impressed.

Comment by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on May 20, 2011 at 4:47pm: "State of The Art Technology" probably means he has a machine that automatically places his authentication stickers and prints matching COAs.

Comment by Rick Meyer on May 20, 2011 at 5:16pm: Too funny. I'm just tossing out an educated guess here but I think they might have 2,000 of those.

Comment by theresa fleming on May 23, 2011 at 11:10am: Mr. Cyrkin,

If you hear anything on the Aafes case PLEASE let me know! I will be sending you pic of everything shortly. THANK YOU again!!

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