Baffert Sues Twitter Antagonists Swift Hitter, Barshoelife For Extortion, Defamation

Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 10:55 am | Back to: Top NewsUpdated: September 28, 2023 at 11:21 am Bob Baffert with Clark Brewster | Sarah Andrew By Bill Finley Trainer Bob Baffert has sued well-known Twitter (now known as X) posters Justin Wunderler and Daniel DiCorcia for defamation and extortion over frequent posts on the social media website, which Baffert’s lawyers contend amounted to “a series of escalating threats and criminal conduct,” adding that the defendants “have urged others to engage in violent behavior toward Baffert and his family, baselessly accused Baffert of criminal conduct, and attempted to extort Baffert and his family under threats to his business, reputation, and occupational license.” The suit goes on to allege that Wunderler and DiCorcia attempted to extort money from Baffert in exchange for them not releasing information they contended would be so damaging that it would end Baffert’s career. Wunderler goes by “Swifthitter” on Twitter and DiCorcia posts under the name of “barshoelife.” The suit was filed on Wednesday in U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, by Baffert and Bob Baffert Racing Stables, Inc. The Paulick Report and the San Diego Union-Tribune were among the first to report the story. “Bob
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