A 'disaster troll' who is being sued by survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing after claiming it was faked has asked his fans to recommend a lawyer.

Martin and Eve Hibbert were left with severe disabilities following the 2017 tragedy, which saw 22 people killed during an Ariana Grande concert.

The father and daughter, from Heath Charnock, near Chorley, are bringing a civil claim against Richard D Hall for defamation and harassment.

It is the first such action against a conspiracy theorist in the UK.

Hall has targeted multiple victims of the tragedy, tracking them down to their homes or workplaces and claiming they are actors.

He pedals theories online claiming several terror attacks were faked and describes 'tactics' in books and DVDs he's released.

In an email sent out to his subscribers - and seen by the Mirror - he said he has until June 1 to submit his legal defence.

Conspiracy theorist Richard D Hall claims the Manchester Arena bombing was staged
Hall has released books and DVDs detailing his various conspiracies ( 
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"I am in the process of appointing a solicitor/barrister and am appealing to you to recommend a reliable, suitably experienced and qualified professional to present my evidence in court," he said in the ne He's set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds for his legal defence, raising over £15,000 already.

The Hibberts want to have a restraining order imposed which prevents Hall from making further allegations, and are also seeking damages.

Martin Hibbert was severely paralysed following the explosion
Martin Hibbert was severely paralysed following the explosion ( 
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Martin Hibbert was severely paralysed following the explosion
The dad is suing Hall after claims the attack was faked ( 
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Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror)

They hope it will set a precedent and protect other disaster survivors in future.

Hall also said: "Thank you to everyone who has so far donated to my legal fund. I am very grateful to you.

"I have received notification that a legal claim has been filed against me in the High Court.

"The claim is seeking damages and an injunction for harassment and breaches of the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

"Note that there is no claim of libel or defamation which has been incorrectly reported across most of mainstream media.

A candle lit vigil in St Ann's Square in Manchester following the attack
A candle lit vigil in St Ann's Square in Manchester following the attack ( 
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Thanks Angela. I take all the stats with a pinch of salt - a very large pinch. With all the supposed 'hits' one would expect an increase in those that 'follow' it but this has been stuck at 39 from virtually the start. And there's no way of knowing what a 'hit' really means, or if it involves people actually reading the article. Too many 'ifs' to put too much reliance on, though the 'hits' do seem to reflect how much I actively advertise it, so it may mean something. If I was technically more savvy I might have had a proper web site like you but I'm not sure I could cope with the attention that would attract. I must content myself with the knowledge that I was right about the Covid fiasco in all its elements from the beginning and right about a lot of other things also. It has been an enjoyable hobby and enabled a bit of self expression which is gratifying. It's my contribution to the world of free thought - the only thing that stands between us and disaster.

Old article from this blog but still relevant:

Monday, 28 December 2015

Organised UK Child Abuse Prevention?

The following is the text of a petition document submitted to the European Parliament by Sabine McNeill, currently under conditions of house arrest in the UK, for championing the case of the Gareeva family, after the children made widely publicised and horrendous claims of abuse by individuals associated with a north London Church and School. 

The claims were dismissed by police following a perfunctory investigation and by a Family Court Judge after a 'fact finding hearing' in partial secrecy, in which the mother was not represented and did not attend. 

Since that date the children have been in enforced 'local authority care' and the mother and her parents effectively refused access, although none of the accusations by the children were directed at them. 

Subsequently the Court of Appeal, surprisingly some might think, given the convincing and detailed nature of the children's testimony, refused to allow an appeal against the judgement. 

None of those accused, save the principal, were interviewed by police, and then excluding many of the specific allegations. Rather incredibly, he has been given access, whereas the blameless mother has been prevented from even contacting them! 

This inexplicable reversal of natural justice has been replicated in the pursuit by police of all those who have championed the children's case, including M/s McNeill who was arrested and placed under onerous bail conditions, her property raided and computers removed for breaching a Family Court secrecy order, which she strenuously denies. 

Incredibly not one computer was seized from any of the accused abusers! In fact it appears the principal accused was forewarned within hours of the first accusation being made to the police, contrary to all norms of criminal investigations. 

Many millions around the world have watched multiple videos of the children's accounts and been outraged, but this has had little practical effect to protect the children or return them to their rightful family. 

There has been no rational explanation from the British Ministry of Justice for this lamentable state of affairs and in consequence it has brought the whole English Family Court System - already subject to much profound criticism - into further disrepute.

Another hearing is scheduled for February, 2016 to decide the children's fate. The omens are not good that they will be returned to their mother.

The case has raised wider issues relating to how child cases are investigated and treated by all the relevant agencies, and whether it has revealed a wider network involving elements of secret ritual practices, including child sacrifice as the children have in some detail, alleged! 

Within the context of recent revelations of institutional abuse, involving numerous high profile political and other influential figures and widespread concern over the multiple failures to follow up past cases in Britain, these claims cannot be taken lightly. The more that is learned about recent and past cases around the world, the more credible the accounts become. 

The topic is currently subject to several national police and judicial enquiries. This particular case however suggests that fundamental deficiencies still exist that make the welfare of children and proper examination of their compelling testimony very secondary to secrecy and cover-up.

M/s McNeill makes the case for general failure in the system, allowing uniquely in Europe, children being forcibly removed against the wishes of either or both parents. This she asserts is a relatively unpublicised national scandal that requires wholesale reform. The European Parliament and Commission appear to have given indications, partly as a result of her efforts, that they agree with her.

Her Majesty the Queen in her traditional Christmas address made reference to 'moments of darkness' in the past year.  She also quoted as a beacon of hope, a passage from St. John's Gospel, 'The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it’. 

She may not have been thinking of this particular case or the topic of the state's treatment of mothers and their children but it certainly qualifies for inclusion. As does the hope that the light that Ms McNeill and others have attempted to shine on the undoubted 'darkness' and injustice witnessed, will indeed be overcome."
(TTV)



MANCHESTER ON TRIAL
A Richard D. Hall Film

Richard D. Hall is appealing for funds to fight a High Court civil action, which relates to his work on the 2017 Mancherster Arena incident.