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12-05-2025
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Pandemic-era lawsuit over gun at Michigan Zoom meeting is settled for $100,000
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- A Michigan county has settled a lawsuit over an elected official who flashed a rifle during a COVID-19-era public meeting on Zoom. Patricia MacIntosh accused Ron Clous of trying to silence her right to free speech when he displayed the rifle during a 2021 meeting of Grand Traverse County commissioners. The county last week approved a $100,000 deal with MacIntosh, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported. Insurance will cover it. Clous, who is no longer a commissioner, also apologized. 'While not my intent, I understand that my actions in getting my rifle could reasonably have caused you to feel uncomfortable or intimidated, and for that, I apologize,' Clous wrote. The incident occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic when the county board held public meetings over video conference. During the public comment period, MacIntosh had urged commissioners to make a statement opposing anti-government extremists, a few weeks after the U.S. Capitol riot. That's when Clous, a commissioner who was participating from home, left the screen and returned with a rifle. After paying legal fees, MacIntosh said she might create a scholarship fund with the balance of the money. She said she would not have sued if Clous had said, 'I'm sorry. I didn't realize how stupid this was."
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12-05-2025
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Pandemic-era lawsuit over gun at Michigan Zoom meeting is settled for $100,000
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A Michigan county has settled a lawsuit over an elected official who flashed a rifle during a COVID-19-era public meeting on Zoom. Patricia MacIntosh accused Ron Clous of trying to silence her right to free speech when he displayed the rifle during a 2021 meeting of Grand Traverse County commissioners. The county last week approved a $100,000 deal with MacIntosh, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported. Insurance will cover it. Clous, who is no longer a commissioner, also apologized. 'While not my intent, I understand that my actions in getting my rifle could reasonably have caused you to feel uncomfortable or intimidated, and for that, I apologize,' Clous wrote. The incident occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic when the county board held public meetings over video conference. During the public comment period, MacIntosh had urged commissioners to make a statement opposing anti-government extremists, a few weeks after the U.S. Capitol riot. That's when Clous, a commissioner who was participating from home, left the screen and returned with a rifle. After paying legal fees, MacIntosh said she might create a scholarship fund with the balance of the money. She said she would not have sued if Clous had said, 'I'm sorry. I didn't realize how stupid this was.'
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12-05-2025
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Pandemic-era lawsuit over gun at Michigan Zoom meeting is settled for $100,000
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan county has settled a lawsuit over an elected official who flashed a rifle during a COVID-19-era public meeting on Zoom. Patricia MacIntosh accused Ron Clous of trying to silence her right to free speech when he displayed the rifle during a 2021 meeting of Grand Traverse County commissioners. The county last week approved a $100,000 deal with MacIntosh, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported. Insurance will cover it. Clous, who is no longer a commissioner, also apologized. 'While not my intent, I understand that my actions in getting my rifle could reasonably have caused you to feel uncomfortable or intimidated, and for that, I apologize,' Clous wrote. The incident occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic when the county board held public meetings over video conference. During the public comment period, MacIntosh had urged commissioners to make a statement opposing anti-government extremists, a few weeks after the U.S. Capitol riot. That's when Clous, a commissioner who was participating from home, left the screen and returned with a rifle. After paying legal fees, MacIntosh said she might create a scholarship fund with the balance of the money. She said she would not have sued if Clous had said, 'I'm sorry. I didn't realize how stupid this was."
San Francisco Chronicle
12-05-2025
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Pandemic-era lawsuit over gun at Michigan Zoom meeting is settled for $100,000
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan county has settled a lawsuit over an elected official who flashed a rifle during a COVID-19-era public meeting on Zoom. Patricia MacIntosh accused Ron Clous of trying to silence her right to free speech when he displayed the rifle during a 2021 meeting of Grand Traverse County commissioners. The county last week approved a $100,000 deal with MacIntosh, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported. Insurance will cover it. Clous, who is no longer a commissioner, also apologized. 'While not my intent, I understand that my actions in getting my rifle could reasonably have caused you to feel uncomfortable or intimidated, and for that, I apologize,' Clous wrote. The incident occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic when the county board held public meetings over video conference. During the public comment period, MacIntosh had urged commissioners to make a statement opposing anti-government extremists, a few weeks after the U.S. Capitol riot. That's when Clous, a commissioner who was participating from home, left the screen and returned with a rifle. She said she would not have sued if Clous had said, 'I'm sorry. I didn't realize how stupid this was."
Toronto Sun
12-05-2025
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Pandemic-era lawsuit over gun at Michigan Zoom meeting settled for $100,000
Published May 12, 2025 • 1 minute read In this image from a Zoom meeting provided by the Grand Traverse, Mich., County Board of Commissioners, Ron Clous holds a rifle at his home Jan. 20, 2021, in Michigan. Photo by Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners / AP TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A Michigan county has settled a lawsuit over an elected official who flashed a rifle during a COVID-19-era public meeting on Zoom. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Patricia MacIntosh accused Ron Clous of trying to silence her right to free speech when he displayed the rifle during a 2021 meeting of Grand Traverse County commissioners. The county last week approved a $100,000 deal with MacIntosh, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported. Insurance will cover it. Clous, who is no longer a commissioner, also apologized. 'While not my intent, I understand that my actions in getting my rifle could reasonably have caused you to feel uncomfortable or intimidated, and for that, I apologize,' Clous wrote. The incident occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic when the county board held public meetings over video conference. During the public comment period, MacIntosh had urged commissioners to make a statement opposing anti-government extremists, a few weeks after the U.S. Capitol riot. That's when Clous, a commissioner who was participating from home, left the screen and returned with a rifle. After paying legal fees, MacIntosh said she might create a scholarship fund with the balance of the money. She said she would not have sued if Clous had said, 'I'm sorry. I didn't realize how stupid this was.' Wrestling World Toronto Maple Leafs Editorial Cartoons Sunshine Girls
