City Manager’s Public Statements Problematic For SCOTUS Case

Tori Ferres argues that James “Casanova” Freed’s role as city manager is administrative and not public-facing, meaning he shouldn’t speak on behalf of the City. However, Freed has made several public statements recently, including radio appearances and quotes in The Times Herald, particularly about Public Works and the Water Department. This is problematic for Ferres’ case, as Freed’s past social media posts about the Water Department are central to an ongoing federal case. The law firm Fletcher, Fealko, Shoudy, Francis PC is accused of dishonesty, which is expected to backfire in federal court.