Phoenix journalist Sean Campbell has issued a cease and desist letter to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) over their defamatory remarks against him.
Last week, CAIR accused Campbell of facilitating a death threat against Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). It appears CAIR clipped the video of the X Space at the heart of their claim to fit their allegations, featuring a vague threat issued by an anonymous user named “George,” who was promptly reprimanded and booted from the X Space.
Later, Campbell announced that his counsel issued a cease and desist to both CAIR National and CAIR Arizona demanding a retraction and apology. Campbell revealed that the two organizations’ false accusations against him had resulted in death threats, and loss of his role as a contributor as well as income.
Campbell further petitioned X CEO Elon Musk to take affirmative action to rectify the situation.
“Spaces should not be weaponized to defame journalists, and risk personal safety,” said Campbell. “I will use legal avenues against all parties who seek to slander my family name for profit margins and the advancement of political agendas.”
My official press release / cease and desist sent to @CAIRNational, and @CAIRAZ, demanding an official apology across all social media, a retraction and removal of defamatory posts and their publication.
My attorney, Rob Garson, G2SLAW, and myself, have worked effortlessly on… pic.twitter.com/ocnC5sE2Pz
— Sean Campbell (@scampbellfilms) November 26, 2023
Neither CAIR National or CAIR Arizona have yet removed the offending posts. Campbell’s counsel gave the organization three days prior to taking legal action.
In response to critics, Campbell said that the defamatory labels of “enemy of Islam” and “activist” have jeopardized his career and personal safety.
My fight is with their defamatory claims and how it has impacted my career. Being labeled as an "enemy of Islam" and "activist" has ramifications to my career, and personal safety.
I'm not fighting CAIR over what they do or don't believe. https://t.co/VHTwhGTQu4
— Sean Campbell (@scampbellfilms) November 27, 2023
Campbell has frequently reported on the pro-Hamas activists. Over the weekend, he shared an update on Saiaf Abdallah, CEO of Voyage Medical, who was arrested at the Tlaib protest at Arizona State University. Abdallah has been behind the organized protests at Arizona malls, and has been involved with CAIR Arizona.
Saiaf, an Arizona resident, healthcare worker, and husband to Hina Imran. Was recently served with an order to stay off ASU property after his arrest at the Rashida Tlaib protest.
He's made national news recently for his organized protests at Arizona malls. Today, he was… pic.twitter.com/TAGTEximug
— Sean Campbell (@scampbellfilms) November 26, 2023
Campbell also covered the Arizona malls during the pro-Hamas protestors attempting to disrupt Black Friday shoppers by holding “die-ins.”
Pro-Palestine protesters are staging a disruption of Black Friday – Chandler Fashion Center 10:00 am near the entrance to the Apple store. They are planning to lay down on queue.
The protest is being organized by Mass Liberation Arizona. pic.twitter.com/aWUOEBGM3T
— Sean Campbell (@scampbellfilms) November 24, 2023
Campbell also covered the ASU protest against Tlaib’s cancelled appearance.
My coverage of the Rashida Tlaib protest at Arizona State University over the University canceling on organizers last minute. https://t.co/mvAkvCDKNS
— Sean Campbell (@scampbellfilms) November 24, 2023
Conversely, Tlaib was discovered not to just be an invited guest listening in, but a member of a private Facebook group glorifying Hamas terrorism. CAIR Arizona and CAIR National didn’t weigh in on that particular finding concerning Tlaib.
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, recently censured for her controversial comments on the Israeli-Palestine conflict. Tlaib is accused of being party to a hidden Palestinian American Congress group on Facebook.
Few posts:
"On Oct. 12, one group member posted: "We don't want to throw… pic.twitter.com/kyzmhcimHB
— Sean Campbell (@scampbellfilms) November 26, 2023
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