PART 6: The Threats—What Happens When Citizens Share Information About Corruption

When citizens refused to accept the county's whitewash and continued sharing evidence of Mahaffie's corruption, prosecutors took a disturbing turn. They sent threatening letters to complainants, suggesting they could face legal consequences for "defaming" a public employee—despite the fact that sharing documentary evidence with journalists and officials is protected by the First Amendment. The message was clear: shut up, or we'll come after you. This is what accountability looks like in Whatcom County when you challenge the system.

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