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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Author Artist Suppression Censorship Registry

 

📢 Has your book been suppressed, censored, or quietly removed from view?

Authors and readers are increasingly reporting unexplained review removals, visibility loss, and listing suppression across major publishing platforms — often without notice, transparency, or a clear explanation.

When reviews disappear or discoverability suddenly drops, the consequences are real:
📉 Reduced visibility
📉 Lost reader trust
📉 Unequal competitive footing

This is not about opinion or accusation.
It is about documentation, transparency, and accountability.

The Author Suppression Registry provides a centralized place for authors and readers to record and preserve information related to suspected suppression or censorship events that may raise concerns under federal antitrust and fair-competition principles.

📘 Why the registry matters
Independent authors depend on fair review systems and equal platform access. When ratings, reviews, or listings are altered or removed without explanation, it impacts the entire publishing ecosystem — from creators to readers.

📌 If you have experienced or observed:
• Sudden removal of reviews
• Rating or visibility suppression
• De-indexing or search disappearance
• Unexplained moderation actions

You are encouraged to submit a report.

🔗 Register or review the Author Suppression Registry here:
👉 https://www.cozycomedymystery.com/author-suppression-registry.html

Submissions help establish timelines, patterns, and transparency — not allegations.

Transparency begins with documentation.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Request for Contingency Representation - Federal Antitrust Case

 


Available for Immediate Release: 12.17.2025


Request for Contingency Representation - Federal Antitrust Case Against Google LLC, Amazon Inc., and Meta Platforms Inc.
Estimated Damages: $16,175,000 (Treble to $48,525,000 under 15 U.S.C. § 15)


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Kris Courtney

Email: [support@kriscourtney.com]


 

RE: FOLLOW UP

Request for Contingency Representation - Federal Antitrust Case Against Google LLC, Amazon.com Inc., and Meta Platforms Inc.

Estimated Damages: $16,175,000 (Treble to $48,525,000 under 15 U.S.C. § 15)

 

Dear Antitrust Litigation Team:

I am writing again in a sincere and humble plea for help to request your consideration for contingency-based representation in a compelling federal antitrust case involving coordinated suppression, algorithmic manipulation, and retaliation by three of the world's largest technology platforms: Google, Amazon, and Meta.

CASE SUMMARY

I am a 65-year-old disabled author and micro-publisher who independently published an award-winning novel, "Florida Retirement Is Murder," which achieved significant commercial success in 2023-2024. Following an unprecedented sales surge and unsolicited interest from Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for film/TV rights on June 18, 2024, all three defendant platforms engaged in coordinated suppressive actions within 72 hours that immediately and completely destroyed my business.

Key Facts:

  • June 18, 2024: Book ranked 8th in Canada, 21st globally; CAA inquired about adaptation rights
  • June 18, 2024 (midnight): Amazon banned U.S. paperback sales, deleted 30+ verified 5-star reviews
  • Within 24 hours: Google throttled website traffic with pretextual notice
  • Within 72 hours: Meta suppressed all social media promotional reach
  • Result: Monthly royalties collapsed from $500+ to near-zero; CAA deal went silent; forced bankruptcy

Additional Retaliation:

  • September 15, 2025: I issued formal Preservation of Records notices to all three defendants
  • Within 72 hours: All three platforms intensified suppression in immediate, coordinated retaliation
  • February 12, 2025: Within 1 hour of a legitimate 5-star review appearing, a fake 1-star review was posted using algorithmic manipulation

WHY THIS CASE HAS STRONG POTENTIAL

1. Compelling Timeline Evidence

The coordinated timing of actions by three separate platforms—occurring within hours/days of specific trigger events—provides strong circumstantial evidence of conspiracy under Sherman Act § 1.

2. Measurable Economic Harm

I have comprehensive documentation showing:

  • Pre- and post-suppression sales data and rankings
  • Financial records of $50,000 investment and subsequent losses
  • CAA inquiry documentation (lost $500,000+ opportunity)
  • Bankruptcy filing records
  • Ongoing algorithmic manipulation (book remains banned in U.S. only)

3. Clear Market Power & Monopolistic Conduct

Each defendant possesses monopoly/near-monopoly power in their respective markets:

  • Google: 90%+ search engine market share
  • Amazon: 80%+ e-book market share
  • Meta: 70%+ social media market share

4. Documented Retaliation

The September 2025 Preservation Notice followed by immediate intensified suppression by all three defendants demonstrates:

  • Consciousness of wrongdoing
  • Punitive intent
  • Ongoing violation

5. Sympathetic Plaintiff

  • 65-year-old disabled veteran of 20+ childhood surgeries
  • Living in poverty on Social Security (~$300/month disposable income)
  • Self-funded micro-publisher competing against exploitative traditional publishing
  • Award-winning, critically acclaimed work (not frivolous content)

6. Treble Damages & Fee Recovery

Under 15 U.S.C. § 15, actual damages of $16,175,000 treble to $48,525,000, plus mandatory attorneys' fees for prevailing plaintiff.

EVIDENCE AVAILABLE

I have compiled comprehensive documentation including:

Timeline & Communications:

  • Preservation of Records notices (Sept 15, 2025) with delivery confirmations
  • Platform notifications and correspondence
  • Support ticket histories and appeals

Financial & Sales Data:

  • Amazon sales reports and ranking data (2023-2025)
  • Google Analytics and Search Console data showing traffic manipulation
  • Meta advertising performance data showing suppression
  • Bankruptcy filing records (Chapter 13, 2024)
  • Cost of goods sold documentation ($50,000)

Algorithmic Evidence:

  • Screenshots of rankings, reviews, and visibility over time
  • Chart data showing book at 4.7 stars, then manipulated to 4.2 overnight
  • ASIN B0BRDPJXPM (U.S. paperback) banned while remaining available internationally
  • Goodreads "hate bomb" fake reviews with suspicious timing patterns
  • Real-time evidence of February 12, 2025 fake review appearing within 1 hour

Third-Party Validation:

  • Creative Artists Agency (CAA) inquiry documentation (June 18, 2024)
  • Award recognitions and nominations (2023-2024)
  • Google AI listing: "Breakout Fiction for Cozy Mystery Readers Everywhere" (April 2023, subsequently removed)
  • International sales continuing while U.S. market completely suppressed

Ongoing Harm:

  • Current suppressed rankings and visibility
  • Continued platform restrictions and shadow banning
  • Lost franchise potential and derivative rights

LEGAL THEORIES

The case is prepared with five causes of action:

  1. Sherman Act § 1 (15 U.S.C. § 1) - Conspiracy in restraint of trade
  2. Sherman Act § 2 (15 U.S.C. § 2) - Monopolization and attempted monopolization
  3. Clayton Act § 3 (15 U.S.C. § 14) - Unfair competition and tying arrangements
  4. FTC Act § 5 (15 U.S.C. § 45) - Unfair and deceptive trade practices
  5. State Law Claims - Tortious interference, intentional infliction of emotional distress

CURRENT STATUS

I have prepared a complete federal complaint ready for filing in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, including:

  • 103-paragraph factual statement
  • Five detailed counts with legal citations
  • Comprehensive damage calculations
  • Verification and certificate of service
  • Civil cover sheet (Form JS-44)

I have NOT yet filed - I am seeking experienced counsel before proceeding.

WHY I NEED YOUR FIRM

This case requires:

  • Antitrust litigation expertise to navigate complex legal standards
  • Discovery resources to obtain internal communications between defendants
  • Expert witness coordination (economists, algorithm specialists, damages experts)
  • Financial capacity to withstand defendants' aggressive motion practice
  • Trial experience if the case proceeds to jury trial

I cannot afford hourly representation but am willing to provide a contingency arrangement of 33-40% of any recovery, plus your firm advances costs (recoverable from defendants under fee-shifting provisions).

STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS

Strengths:

  • Coordinated timing evidence across three platforms
  • Clear retaliation following preservation notice
  • Documented economic harm with before/after data
  • Ongoing violations (live case, not historical)
  • Sympathetic plaintiff and compelling human story
  • Potential for regulatory interest (FTC/DOJ) if litigation filed

Challenges:

  • Burden of proving actual agreement/conspiracy (not just parallel conduct)
  • Defendants will argue independent TOS-based decisions
  • Discovery will be expensive and contentious
  • Motion to dismiss likely (but we have strong response)

Settlement Potential: Given negative publicity risk and discovery exposure, defendants may prefer confidential settlement in the $5-15 million range rather than:

  • Public trial revealing algorithm manipulation practices
  • Discovery of internal coordination
  • Risk of adverse jury verdict with treble damages

REQUEST

I respectfully request sincere and humble help:

  1. Initial consultation (via phone/video) to discuss case merits and strategy
  2. Case evaluation by your antitrust litigation team
  3. Contingency representation if your firm finds the case viable
  4. Timeline for decision so I may contact other firms if necessary

I am available at your convenience and can provide all documentation electronically or in person.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

My Background:

  • Born with multiple congenital amputations requiring 20+ surgeries by age 10
  • 20-year career as international artist and award-winning screenwriter
  • Published "Florida Retirement Is Murder" in 2022 after 300+ rejections from traditional publishers
  • Invested life savings ($50,000) into independent publication
  • Relocated from Indiana to Florida (2023) to promote book and supplement retirement income
  • Currently living in severe poverty following economic collapse caused by defendants' actions

Why This Matters: This is not just about my individual harm—it's about whether the world's most powerful technology platforms can coordinate to destroy independent creators who refuse to submit to exploitative terms, and whether they can retaliate against those who assert legal rights.

CONCLUSION

I believe this case has substantial merit and significant settlement/trial value. The coordinated timing, measurable harm, and ongoing violations present compelling evidence of antitrust conspiracy and retaliation.

I have done extensive preparation work (complaint drafted, evidence organized, legal research completed) to minimize your firm's initial investment. I simply need experienced antitrust counsel to guide this case through the federal litigation process.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Respectfully submitted,


Kris Courtney

Enclosures:

  • Draft Federal Complaint (103 pages)
  • Evidence Summary Document
  • Timeline of Events (2022-2025)
  • Financial Damages Calculation
  • Key Documentary Evidence Samples

Contact Information:

Email: [support@kriscourtney.com]



CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: 

Monday, July 21, 2025

Status of Collapse ‘FLORIDA RETIREMENT IS MURDER’ One Year After

 


American Artist Author Kris Courtney

Available for Immediate Release:  Florida




Reference:

FTC Matter/File Number 1910129 1910130

Civil Action Number 2:23-cv-01495


To whom it may concern;

This letter is being sent Cc: to all parties mentioned for reference and condition of the criminal/civil violation of Federal Law Antitrust & Fair Trade against my publishing, promotional and artistry efforts surrounding the International Best-Selling Novel ‘FLORIDA RETIREMENT IS MURDER’ that occurred on June 18, 2024 and continues to be actively assaulted & harmed by illicit actions mentioned below.


Per the previous and ongoing update information, I wish to address AMAZON / GOOGLE / META Administration, Executive Management, Regional and Technical Staff responsible for the Administration, Execution and Direct involvement of both AI(Artificial Intelligence) and SOP(Standard Operating Procedure) illicit actions taken against my brand in both economic and illegal political censorship, professional harm, theft of resources leading to personal bankruptcy and that of a purposeful administrative policy exploit towards an elder gentleman artist and author of 65 years of age.


I am absolutely convinced that this letter will be shuffled now, through a politically motivated and corrupt organization that fails to place human assessment and worships administrative and technological actions of a facility or business model designed for accumulation of money and power! Yet in the anticipation that there is a singular who distinguishes between maltreatment and integrity, I submit this evidence of catastrophic economic and personal impact your undeviating actions have caused myself as I am attempting to supplement a retired Social Security life of limitation, hope and dreams. It is with sincere prayer that an open mind, gentle heart, clean soul exists on the other end of this letter. I have doubt…


For Clarity Purpose Only – I am a man who was born with multiple amputations, birth defects and deformities that required my life to become that example of a ‘St Jude’ referenced child in 1959. With over 20+ surgeries by age of ten, I was able to walk. Albeit I never wore a regular shoe till age 12 and the ongoing discriminative error of those who cannot see past my limping gait or that of my deformed hands and amputations, age related defects in mobility and now severe poverty, life is about Ability! The ultimate ability to overcome obstacles visible and manageable to view and toil around or develop a method of wellbeing to adapt is all that I am able to focus upon in my retired age now and always!


However, when the force of a malicious or negative motive is attacking from the perspective of Greed, Envy or the actual ‘Love of Money’, then the battle is no-longer a human experience capable of fair and equal opportunity. It then becomes that of an obstinate soul sickness and takes on an identity of that which is beyond spiritual or common decency. It becomes a hateful and a decisive action taken with either direct or indirect consequences! And the real test of mortality to that is whether an individual is capable of a rigorous righteousness to act accordingly and carry a Moral Responsibility !?


These are the questions and terms I ask myself when loving, caring, respecting or acting towards another person or effort and check my motives on what the penalty is to follow? It is a characteristic of Fairness and Altruistic life that yields a full heart and clean soul!


With all this being said, it was without precedence when the collapse of 2020 occurred from a SCAMDEMIC of both political greed and global assault that has since been and continues to become exposed on the world stage. With power comes error in judgement, gluttony, ignorance and failure! I understand this because I too once felt power of self-indulgence. Thank God I had a collapse of spirit when I was younger than later. I pray who may still be reading this letter and in full realm of your own power struggle that your event in life comes sooner rather than later… You’ll understand when it happens, we all have them! Some of us survive to build again. And in 2019 after 20 years of success as an International Artist and then an Award-Winning Screenplay and Film Development, that portion of my life was stolen away by cowards and thugs who wear suits too


After a year of depression, I left Florida to return to the cold of Indiana which was a home of origin. I resigned, life was full circle so I thought and it was time to surrender. As a creative individual that sedentary isolation was not an obtainable option for me but more so, the cold weather was placing my legs and feet at risk of finally being taken off, thus the decline of my physical hope to be a free man… It was in 2022 that I crafted and wrote this Novel from laughter, humor and jovial roots of my life long travels in the free state of Florida. 


With ARC reviews clearly identifying the strength of this publication, I decided that it would best serve to once again, pull myself up to return to Florida and promote, live and revive my life! After over 300 submissions to NYC Agencies, Agents and Publishers with ridiculous greedy offers, I made a choice to publish this new book under a ‘Micro-Publisher’ umbrella – KCProduction. Primed to do so, I sold off my home in Indiana and used almost 30,000 of my own money for promotional material, Author Engagements and Appearances, Solicitation, Travel and Release of Content.


In April of 2023 GOOGLE announced through an AI listing that this was the “Breakout Fiction for Cozy Mystery Readers Everywhere”. 


The accolades began to appear in rapid succession with Award nominations and the December 2023 recognition for the Award-Winning Audiobook as ‘Best Cozy Mystery Team’ of 2023! The chart and sales began to surface in both domestic and global. United Kingdom, Canada and Australia leading the path, in the Spring of 2024 the corruption of the Amazon Ranking System, Collusion and Monopolizing efforts that violated Fair Trade Law began to appear in blatant means. The GOOGLE Post previously mentioned was removed, the daily ranking in ‘Search would often times be drastically reduced and the website SEO records started to become pushed back into secondary and third page results. These actions are now still becoming more and more visible that a person, agency and administrative act were directly targeting my publishing and success. Somewhere, someone was actually making a choice to attack a disable senior gentleman who built a better ‘Mousetrap of a book! And clearly, these keyboard cowards are not fooling anyone!


Some of this following information may be repetitive and my hope is that there is a place of courage, strength and core value for the individual reading this to continue!?


In April of 2024 ‘Hatebomb’ book reviews began to appear in rapid succession on the manipulated and corrupt website ‘Goodreads’. This website was once used in good faith, honest to a point and a welcomed resource. Clearly that administrative policy has changed and the multiple documented cases prove that AMAZON has become a manipulative and dishonest mechanism and distanced from the original Mission Statement that originated in a garage once by a self-funded effort… The attacks became so severe that once a Five Star Book Review would appear (2-4 a week at this stage with only a few honest fan reviews below 4) that the higher the book climbed the charts, the more aggressive the attacks. One such fake review still exists on the Amazon listing that used an Algorithm means to place key wording into the listing to lower the ranking and ratings. At the time of that attack, the book was cresting into 4.7 out of a 5.0 rating and inside the TOP 100 on almost all category related lists.


On June 18, 2024 in the afternoon, the book was aggressively selling and royalties appeared to become accelerated to push past the $500 monthly range(@ .80cents royalty sale avg.) for the first time since release aimed towards and ranked on most TOP Seller Lists'. It was the “hump” that I was praying for and the Fans were all excited and shouting from the roof tops of the success online, social media and beyond. It was then that CAA(Creative Arts Agency) solicited and requested to open a conversation for the TV & Film Rights indicating the 'principle' had the information and would be in touch!! Albeit now knowing that the Social Media platforms too were politically corrupt and in alignment with the next event to take place and harm my life directly!


At midnight that night, after multiple emails fighting to get AMAZON to remove the False/Fake/Corrupt HATEBOMB reviews, the Paperback(ASIN: B0BRDPJXPM) version of the Amazon listing was Banned and Removed in the United States – ONLY!! In addition, over 30+ VERIFIED 5Star Reviews removed. The book had crest that night from the huge bump in sales(ALL CHART RECORDS & Digital Footprint Data Available) from a 4.7/5 and was Ranked 8th in Canada and 21st on Planet Earth in the Genre. The product was completely Censored in the US, Total Product Collapse, Loss of Income Immediately Imposed – STOLEN !!


The next morning, GOOGLE sends a message “Your Website has received Higher than ‘PREDICTED’ Traffic and we have limited access”…  META follows up in a few days “We have stopped recommending your Page”…


Perspective – I am a gentleman who was surviving on about $300 a month disposable (on a good month) in 2023/24. I put EVERYTHING I had into this – I Put Everything I had the ABILITY to do into my Talent & Self, God Given Talent & Belief of Good! The Royalties were a supplement that began to allow my lifework to survive above the level of deep poverty and WHEN the time comes that my legs are amputated the rest of the way off; I would have resources to live with the dignity of knowing I made a living for myself and the legacy for my Grandchildren! Instead, I lost everything and forced to file Re-org Bankruptcy on 50k and lost it all… I lost my livelihood as a result of AI(Artificial Ignorance), an Admin Action, a Greedy Organization, Individual Mental Illness and manipulation that used a keyboard to kill another human being…


Since this illicit evil action that(responsible party involved) perhaps You and your Boss, your coworker or the foolish actions of a politically motivated individual took, I have been unable to recover. The CAA (Creative Arts Agency) request for the Film/TV rights has gone silent. The ranking continues to be manipulated and throttle down to 4.2 (Magically anything at 4.5 elevates the Listing – But you already knew that) as shown in the example on February 12, 2025 when a 5 star review was finally visible and within 1 hour – a FAKE ACCOUNT, False HATEBOMB review took the value of a 5star to null.  What a Cowardly action and predictable… Whoever the undisciplined and distorted individual was that executed that evil action was, they are not very accountable to the values of integrity or honesty – FACT !!  You are not hiding or unknown…


As this letter began, it will end with noted recognition and Cc: of the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) DOJ (Department of Justice) and All Federal Contacts and Recording Accounts that have been monitoring, collecting and oversight of the illegal harm that was taken against my life! All of this is directly related to my Political Faith both online and in print! My Artistry and the Painting ACT is as clear as possible – GOD BLESS AMERICA !!


Summary, I believed in myself and my ability as an author. You took that away! I made a life altering change to protect myself in my final years of life! You took that away! I am severely harmed, bankrupt and attempting to survive now with close to no disposable income available. I eat rice and crackers with cheese often… You may have laughed at that and if so, may God have Mercy on your Soul!! Your Agency is a Liar, a Thief and Coward who attacked a gentleman author who wrote ONE BOOK! A cozy snowbird comedy publication that gives laughter, joy and fun to the audience that was better than the competition and was out pacing the entire genre. In a world full of opportunity, it almost resembles the idea of since you can't compete in your own lane, cheat...  'Sound familiar 


This letter is a preset to future reference for factual content, historical documentation and accountability of individual(s), corporation, profit & otherwise organizational entities to be held responsible for harm, conditional, direct and indirect neglect, tort, liability and damages related. Projected value of monetary harm imposed continues to be calculated by duration of acts of Antitrust, Illegal Fair Trade and Criminal or Civil injury based upon economic damages.


Financial 'Projected/Forecast' Damage/Impact Current & Est:

Cost of Goods Sold:        50,000

2024 Predicted Sales:        25,000

2025 Estimated Sales:        100,000

2025 FILM/TV Option:        500,000

Post Production Est:        10,500,000

Emotional/Stress Harm:        5,000,000

Total Harm Imposed Estimate:    16,175,000




Sincerely,


Kris Courtney


FLORIDA RETIREMENT IS MURDER

www.cozycomedymystery.com


PS: Karma is Real (But you already knew that too…)


Cc:  FTC, DOJ, FBI, United States Administration, Esq.



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