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";s:4:"text";s:19406:"If the mayor wants me to even consider agreeing for more taxes to help the police have more transparency, he needs to start with himself and this case. That is news worthy of reporting. On Friday just after noon, she posted a video for her more than 2,000 Facebook followers promoting what she said would be an “exclusive” story about the mayor. Michelle Theriault Boots is a reporter who covers news and features about life in Alaska, and has been focusing on corrections and psychiatric care issues in the state. 2525 Gambell Street Suite 405, Anchorage, AK 99503. It has charges listed. The police have no participation in civil litigation. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Most exciting news story all year and silence from ADN? You don’t see the nurses with a labor union. Thank you. Athens has worked as an anchor and reporter for Your Alaska Link, which consists of the KTBY and KYUR stations. Reporter arrested, booked after accusations fly over Mayor Berkowitz, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Reporter to remain jailed on assault, disorderly conduct, Maria Athens has a story on Berkowitz, but mayor says it’s slanderous, Murder in Mat-Su: Libertarian candidate for Senate now in jail, New Anchorage tax would add body-cams for cops to increase transparency, Anchorage superintendent: COVID ‘killing our children in more ways than one’, Dunleavy tamps down the corona panic, and hospital CEO says there is ‘plenty of bed capacity’ in Alaska, Smackdown: Dunleavy slams Stutes, Edgmon in blistering letter on Pebble project. On what grounds do you think this could be true? Anytime a City the size of Anchorage has problems such as these and the insane allegiance of the assembly to the mayor’s office, well, in a so-called democracy the voters are to blame. The clown show is your misunderstanding of each issue you cite. You said, “any media outlet that published it again would also be liable.” If the media simply reported that this was going on, and attributed the sources, would they really be at risk for defamation? Donate $100 today. Athens said she grabbed Centers' arm because he was driving erratically during the argument but denies attacking Centers. Mayor: Ethan Berkowitz mayor@muni.org 907 343-7100. If you think no comment isn’t usually a good sign for the accused. Apparently charged with assault and not slander. Athens allegedly punched Centers in the face, the Daily News reported. Ugh please….Hate seeing such a terrible person gaining credit and being hailed a hero. If nothing else, an investigation into both of them is warranted. And KTBY ran Wednesday night’s newscast Friday in place of Maria. I haven’t got a clue as to the veracity of her FB post or the, “joint investigation” of her allegations by APD and the FBI. Does not the law provide for disclosure of charges to the public? No more white male privilege laws for intimidation, fear and control please. Jonathan Woodman is a Republican. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. She had interviewed Berkowitz repeatedly in 2017 and 2018 for segments on topics such as “Take Your Dog to Work Day” and an Anchorage Police Department graduation. Because truth is always a defense to slander and libel lawsuits. YAHOO has only twenty-seven languages; BING has thirty-three, and the New York City Mayor’s Office only 11. I have no doubt that a lot more information is forth coming. Really? – A solid majority of 56 percent of Americans say they are better off now than they were four years ago, the highest on record. The plaintiff ( that would be Berkowitz in this case) would not only have to prove that the statements were false but would also have to prove they were made with malice. My resignation results from unacceptable personal conduct that has compromised my ability to perform my duties with the focus and trust that is required. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Her own news company denies the story and both the police and FBI say they looked into the allegations and found NO evidence of wrong doing. That’s an odd mistake for a lawyer. ……….only when Jupiter aligns with Mars………. People who were in the Anchorage Assembly Hall when the announcement was made of Mayor Berkowitz’s resignation burst into cheers on October 13, 2020 (Video screenshot) Mayor Ethan Berkowitz, Chief of Staff Jason Bockenstedt, announced the mayor’s resignation at the Anchorage Assembly meeting on Tuesday October 13, 2020 (Bill Roth / ADN) Folks let’s not jump to ANY conclusions based on the scant information provided at this point in the story(?). Glad MRAK chose to cover this story as today is “Mental Health Day” in America. Bill Fielder, the Atlanta-based owner of the TV station, said Monday that Athens had not asked permission before she made the social media posts, and had been asked to remove “any mention or affiliation with our stations.”. The Democrat became mayor of Alaska’s most populous city in 2015. In a breathless teaser for tonight’s newscast, Fox News reporter Maria Athens says that Mayor Ethan Berkowitz exposed his genitalia on an underage girl’s website. Nothing to see here. In his statement Monday, Berkowitz said, “It takes time to rebuild trust and I hope you afford me the opportunity to do so. More evidence that our entire nation needs to take a breath. I cannot imagine the Mayor letting this thing get out of hand. According to the Anchorage Daily News, Athens was arrested on Friday and charged assault, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief charges for a fight that day with her TV station manager, who she said was also her fiance. He probably went after her to keep her quite. “We spoke with Ms. Athens’ employer, general manager Scott Centers, who emphatically disavowed his employee’s comments.”, In response to that statement, Athens posted the photo, which showed a naked man from the back but does not show his face, with the caption: “Nice try damage control”. He is calling out the sophmoric yellow journalism. Trump 2020. In Monday’s statement, he indicated that he did not plan to resign. They ushered the Iron Workers onto public assistance because they got a tax break.If it has to do with person running against them and accusing them of being a pediphile or “liking girls or boys”. She is trash. “I have pancreatitis!” she said at one point. I suspect this could be true, but “reliable sources” always make me nervous. She either has a real story or hasn’t. Was bail set? Somebody’s being naughty. He doesn’t call it fake news when they question him. The backstory of the scandal, which has transfixed Anchorage, remains murky, with Berkowitz continuing to deny Athens’s claims and noting that law enforcement also investigated and found he’d done nothing wrong. Typical Demo false accusations. He is barred by term limits from running again for mayor when his term ends next spring. Maybe you didn’t know that little fact. What is a Athens was charged with, fourth-degree assault? I know my conduct has done great injury to my family, my staff, to Municipal employees, and to the people of our community, and for that, I am deeply sorry.”. What this idiot Mayor has done to Anchorage with the unneeded shutdowns is a crime! So, we don’t know what she may be charged with. I have seen nothing from the mayors office except a “press release” Bob Lester put up on Maria’s page. Just because you hate Trump you don’t get to twist reality to your narrative. Ethan and his wife Mara at the Tour of Anchorage. What is going on? On what charges? At one point, she shouted, “I have pancreatitis,” the Daily News reported. Get rid of him Anchorage! Putting a story on Facebook doesn’t seem like the: send a team of officers over to arrest her and hold her at correctional center pending arraignment kinda incident! This has happened before, it’s public knowledge who fights dirty. Unfortunately, given the local partisan divide, re: the mayor’s office, an independent review of all facts associated with these allegations is in order – transparency and confidence of both the mayor, his police department, the FBI, the local MSM media, and the veracity of the news anchor’s story are at stake. Public Safety. Suzanne Downing had careers in business and journalism before serving as the Director of Faith and Community-based Initiatives for Florida Gov. Maybe. If he is I hope he rots in prison. 20201012 Statement Mayor Berkowitz (Text), Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz resigns over ‘unacceptable personal conduct’, Anchorage mayor admits to ‘inappropriate messaging relationship’ with news anchor, Following mayor’s resignation, Anchorage Assembly extends COVID-19 emergency declaration to Nov. 30, National groups pour millions into Alaska’s U.S. Senate race, suggesting it’s tightening, $300 boost to Alaska state unemployment payments to begin next week. No, I only have the screenshot. B) Berkowitz digs chicks? She said this information is according to “reliable sources” and will be divulged tonight. Ira Slomski-Pritz, Special Assistant to the Mayor . The Daily News reported that Athens repeatedly interrupted the proceedings, saying she needed to return to work on Monday. Slander lawsuits by a public figure against a journalist are difficult. So far, I’ve only seen screenshots of the press release. Was the arrest subcontracted to the GRU, NKVD, KGB, Stasi, or any of its associates? Sounds like a dustup at the station after she posted online. Trump has single handed lay destroyed our country. Too bad she didn’t flee the People’s Democratic Republic of Anchorage for the Free Republic of Matsu. Phone . Abuse of power and misuse of law enforcement. If he isn’t doing that right now – and he is a lawyer – then there is a bigger problem. Media doesn’t care to ask the tough questions of Gross. 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