Gay Pastor Admits His Whole Foods "FAG" Cake Lawsuit Was A SCAM And A LIE!

[Deleted member 21794]

This is how liberals roll. They engage in Jesse Jackson-type shakedowns of legitimate businesses- to cash in and to push their bogus agenda.

I don't know about the rest of you, but my BS detector went off immediately when I saw the cake: the word "FAG" doesn't even match the rest of the writing.

Of course, when Whole Foods responded that the employee involved was LGBT and showed the video evidence, it was pretty clear this "pastor" was a lying POS.

Let's be honest here: very few if any liberals will condemn this attempted shakedown. It is more likely liberals approve of such dishonest tactics. Sadly, Whole Foods will likely let the man walk away unscathed rather than sue him for defamation. But then again, he's likely a typical liberal loser that doesn't have a pot to piss in. I suspect this public admission is what is preventing further legal action against him.


Whole Foods accuser drops lawsuit over cake

AUSTIN - The man who said an employee at Whole Foods, Inc. wrote a homophobic slur on a cake has withdrawn his lawsuit and now says the company “did nothing wrong.”

Jordan Brown made the initial allegations more than three weeks ago. The openly gay pastor said at the time that he ordered a cake with the phrase “Love Wins” on it and instead got a cake with that phrase and a homophobic slur on it.

Whole Foods has now dropped their counter suit after "the truth has come to light," according to a statement from the company.

Brown said in a statement Monday morning that he was “wrong to pursue this matter and use the media to perpetuate this story.”

“I want to apologize to Whole Foods and its team members for questioning the company’s commitment to its values, and especially the baker associate who I understand was put in a terrible position because of my actions,” Brown said in his statement Monday.

Brown continued, “I apologize to the LGBT community for diverting attention from real issues. I also want to apologize to my partner, my family, my church family, and my attorney.”

Brown was represented in the initial lawsuit by Austin Kaplan. Whole Foods immediately fought back against the lawsuit when it was initially filed with a countersuit. The company released surveillance video showing Brown purchasing the cake and also said at the time that they stood behind their team member in the suit.


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http://www.kvue.com/news/local/whole-foods-accuser-drops-lawsuit-over-cake/196619953

 

[Barbella]

This is how liberals roll. They engage in Jesse Jackson-type shakedowns of legitimate businesses- to cash in and to push their bogus agenda.

I don't know about the rest of you, but my BS detector went off immediately when I saw the cake: the word "FAG" doesn't even match the rest of the writing.

Of course, when Whole Foods responded that the employee involved was LGBT and showed the video evidence, it was pretty clear this "pastor" was a lying POS.

Let's be honest here: very few if any liberals will condemn this attempted shakedown. It is more likely liberals approve of such dishonest tactics. Sadly, Whole Foods will likely let the man walk away unscathed rather than sue him for defamation. But then again, he's likely a typical liberal loser that doesn't have a pot to piss in. I suspect this public admission is what is preventing further legal action against him.


Whole Foods accuser drops lawsuit over cake

AUSTIN - The man who said an employee at Whole Foods, Inc. wrote a homophobic slur on a cake has withdrawn his lawsuit and now says the company “did nothing wrong.”

Jordan Brown made the initial allegations more than three weeks ago. The openly gay pastor said at the time that he ordered a cake with the phrase “Love Wins” on it and instead got a cake with that phrase and a homophobic slur on it.

Whole Foods has now dropped their counter suit after "the truth has come to light," according to a statement from the company.

Brown said in a statement Monday morning that he was “wrong to pursue this matter and use the media to perpetuate this story.”

“I want to apologize to Whole Foods and its team members for questioning the company’s commitment to its values, and especially the baker associate who I understand was put in a terrible position because of my actions,” Brown said in his statement Monday.

Brown continued, “I apologize to the LGBT community for diverting attention from real issues. I also want to apologize to my partner, my family, my church family, and my attorney.”

Brown was represented in the initial lawsuit by Austin Kaplan. Whole Foods immediately fought back against the lawsuit when it was initially filed with a countersuit. The company released surveillance video showing Brown purchasing the cake and also said at the time that they stood behind their team member in the suit.


(© 2016 KVUE)

http://www.kvue.com/news/local/whole-foods-accuser-drops-lawsuit-over-cake/196619953

This [Unwelcome language removed] was obviously hoping Whole Foods would just hand him a big, fat check... LOL.

IMO, Whole Foods should sue the shit out of him, just to make a point. Not for money... like you said, the guy probably doesn't have a dime to his name... but so what? Throw his ass in jail, or at least make him do community service or something, just to teach him (and others like him) a lesson...

 

[Deleted member 21794]

This [Unwelcome language removed] was obviously hoping Whole Foods would just hand him a big, fat check... LOL.

IMO, Whole Foods should sue the shit out of him, just to make a point. Not for money... like you said, the guy probably doesn't have a dime to his name... but so what? Throw his ass in jail, or at least make him do community service or something, just to teach him (and others like him) a lesson...

I agree. These shakedowns have been all too common and it's time these losers find out there are consequences. What a shame he can't be charged with a crime.

 

[Deleted member 21794]

Wow, no liberals want to criticize this extortion attempt?

Sad.

 

[Max R.]

I agree. These shakedowns have been all too common and it's time these losers find out there are consequences. What a shame he can't be charged with a crime.

Agreed on all to common, but fraud is a crime. Whole Foods dropped their counter-suit, but he could still be charged. The key question becomes "Is he worth tax-payer time and money?"

 

[Max R.]

Wow, no liberals want to criticize this extortion attempt?

Sad.

Only if he was a RWer who went to a gay, atheist bakery and claimed they wrote "Idiot Believer" on his cake.

 

[connieb]

This is how liberals roll. They engage in Jesse Jackson-type shakedowns of legitimate businesses- to cash in and to push their bogus agenda.

I don't know about the rest of you, but my BS detector went off immediately when I saw the cake: the word "FAG" doesn't even match the rest of the writing.

Of course, when Whole Foods responded that the employee involved was LGBT and showed the video evidence, it was pretty clear this "pastor" was a lying POS.

Let's be honest here: very few if any liberals will condemn this attempted shakedown. It is more likely liberals approve of such dishonest tactics. Sadly, Whole Foods will likely let the man walk away unscathed rather than sue him for defamation. But then again, he's likely a typical liberal loser that doesn't have a pot to piss in. I suspect this public admission is what is preventing further legal action against him.


Whole Foods accuser drops lawsuit over cake

AUSTIN - The man who said an employee at Whole Foods, Inc. wrote a homophobic slur on a cake has withdrawn his lawsuit and now says the company “did nothing wrong.”

Jordan Brown made the initial allegations more than three weeks ago. The openly gay pastor said at the time that he ordered a cake with the phrase “Love Wins” on it and instead got a cake with that phrase and a homophobic slur on it.

Whole Foods has now dropped their counter suit after "the truth has come to light," according to a statement from the company.

Brown said in a statement Monday morning that he was “wrong to pursue this matter and use the media to perpetuate this story.”

“I want to apologize to Whole Foods and its team members for questioning the company’s commitment to its values, and especially the baker associate who I understand was put in a terrible position because of my actions,” Brown said in his statement Monday.

Brown continued, “I apologize to the LGBT community for diverting attention from real issues. I also want to apologize to my partner, my family, my church family, and my attorney.”

Brown was represented in the initial lawsuit by Austin Kaplan. Whole Foods immediately fought back against the lawsuit when it was initially filed with a countersuit. The company released surveillance video showing Brown purchasing the cake and also said at the time that they stood behind their team member in the suit.


(© 2016 KVUE)

http://www.kvue.com/news/local/whole-foods-accuser-drops-lawsuit-over-cake/196619953

The lying POS still doesn't actually say "I made it up and faked that writing" he dances around it, with no true personal responsibility. Just like a liberal.

 

[connieb]

Agreed on all to common, but fraud is a crime. Whole Foods dropped their counter-suit, but he could still be charged. The key question becomes "Is he worth tax-payer time and money?"

Every now and then it is worth it simply to make an example of someone to discourage others.

connie

 

[Max R.]

Every now and then it is worth it simply to make an example of someone to discourage others.

connie

Agreed, but the public shame might be enough. Will his own church boot him from leadership? I doubt it.

http://www.advocate.com/business/2016/5/16/hate-cake-pastor-admits-he-made-whole-story
Brown also reportedly apologized to his partner and his church for “diverting attention from real issues.” He had launched the Church of Open Doors because, as he said in an fundraising pitch in 2013, LGBT people need needed a welcoming place.

“At the age of 12, I felt God calling me to preach the gospel, but I was apprehensive. I didn’t feel accepted by my church because I was gay,” he said in his pitch. “Unfortunately, my story isn’t unique. Truth is, many people don’t feel welcome in today’s churches.”

 

[as seen on tv]

I think we can safely assume this pastor does not talk to god on a daily basis.

how do you get "deeply in debt" as a pastor anyway, unless you're more concerned with wordly trappings than the spiritual side of things?

 

[Deleted member 21794]

Agreed on all to common, but fraud is a crime. Whole Foods dropped their counter-suit, but he could still be charged. The key question becomes "Is he worth tax-payer time and money?"

Personally, I think they should prosecute.

 

[Drumcollie]

Agreed on all to common, but fraud is a crime. Whole Foods dropped their counter-suit, but he could still be charged. The key question becomes "Is he worth tax-payer time and money?"

Make him an example

 

[Arkady]

This is how liberals roll. They engage in Jesse Jackson-type shakedowns of legitimate businesses- to cash in and to push their bogus agenda.

I don't know about the rest of you, but my BS detector went off immediately when I saw the cake: the word "FAG" doesn't even match the rest of the writing.

Of course, when Whole Foods responded that the employee involved was LGBT and showed the video evidence, it was pretty clear this "pastor" was a lying POS.

Let's be honest here: very few if any liberals will condemn this attempted shakedown. It is more likely liberals approve of such dishonest tactics. Sadly, Whole Foods will likely let the man walk away unscathed rather than sue him for defamation. But then again, he's likely a typical liberal loser that doesn't have a pot to piss in. I suspect this public admission is what is preventing further legal action against him.


Whole Foods accuser drops lawsuit over cake

AUSTIN - The man who said an employee at Whole Foods, Inc. wrote a homophobic slur on a cake has withdrawn his lawsuit and now says the company “did nothing wrong.”

Jordan Brown made the initial allegations more than three weeks ago. The openly gay pastor said at the time that he ordered a cake with the phrase “Love Wins” on it and instead got a cake with that phrase and a homophobic slur on it.

Whole Foods has now dropped their counter suit after "the truth has come to light," according to a statement from the company.

Brown said in a statement Monday morning that he was “wrong to pursue this matter and use the media to perpetuate this story.”

“I want to apologize to Whole Foods and its team members for questioning the company’s commitment to its values, and especially the baker associate who I understand was put in a terrible position because of my actions,” Brown said in his statement Monday.

Brown continued, “I apologize to the LGBT community for diverting attention from real issues. I also want to apologize to my partner, my family, my church family, and my attorney.”

Brown was represented in the initial lawsuit by Austin Kaplan. Whole Foods immediately fought back against the lawsuit when it was initially filed with a countersuit. The company released surveillance video showing Brown purchasing the cake and also said at the time that they stood behind their team member in the suit.


(© 2016 KVUE)

http://www.kvue.com/news/local/whole-foods-accuser-drops-lawsuit-over-cake/196619953

Scumbags like that don't just try to enrich themselves unjustly, they also undermine the cause, by encouraging a "boy who cried wolf" reaction It's the same as when women falsely claim rape, which is rare, but rare instances can do a disproportionate harm to the perceived credibility of real victims.

 

[Deleted member 21794]

Scumbags like that don't just try to enrich themselves unjustly, they also undermine the cause, by encouraging a "boy who cried wolf" reaction It's the same as when women falsely claim rape, which is rare, but rare instances can do a disproportionate harm to the perceived credibility of real victims.

Excellent point. I have no doubt there are real, actual cases of discrimination out there that should be addressed. I think you've touched on what is one of the worse outcomes of this thing.

 

[Arkady]

Excellent point. I have no doubt there are real, actual cases of discrimination out there that should be addressed. I think you've touched on what is one of the worse outcomes of this thing.

That hasn't been lost on the gay community, either. He's being bashed mercilessly online by gays who realize that the next time someone is genuinely discriminated against or harassed, people will be more skeptical because of what he did.

 

[LeilaniMP]

This is how liberals roll. They engage in Jesse Jackson-type shakedowns of legitimate businesses- to cash in and to push their bogus agenda.

I don't know about the rest of you, but my BS detector went off immediately when I saw the cake: the word "FAG" doesn't even match the rest of the writing.

Of course, when Whole Foods responded that the employee involved was LGBT and showed the video evidence, it was pretty clear this "pastor" was a lying POS.

Let's be honest here: very few if any liberals will condemn this attempted shakedown. It is more likely liberals approve of such dishonest tactics. Sadly, Whole Foods will likely let the man walk away unscathed rather than sue him for defamation. But then again, he's likely a typical liberal loser that doesn't have a pot to piss in. I suspect this public admission is what is preventing further legal action against him.


Whole Foods accuser drops lawsuit over cake

AUSTIN - The man who said an employee at Whole Foods, Inc. wrote a homophobic slur on a cake has withdrawn his lawsuit and now says the company “did nothing wrong.”

Jordan Brown made the initial allegations more than three weeks ago. The openly gay pastor said at the time that he ordered a cake with the phrase “Love Wins” on it and instead got a cake with that phrase and a homophobic slur on it.

Whole Foods has now dropped their counter suit after "the truth has come to light," according to a statement from the company.

Brown said in a statement Monday morning that he was “wrong to pursue this matter and use the media to perpetuate this story.”

“I want to apologize to Whole Foods and its team members for questioning the company’s commitment to its values, and especially the baker associate who I understand was put in a terrible position because of my actions,” Brown said in his statement Monday.

Brown continued, “I apologize to the LGBT community for diverting attention from real issues. I also want to apologize to my partner, my family, my church family, and my attorney.”

Brown was represented in the initial lawsuit by Austin Kaplan. Whole Foods immediately fought back against the lawsuit when it was initially filed with a countersuit. The company released surveillance video showing Brown purchasing the cake and also said at the time that they stood behind their team member in the suit.


(© 2016 KVUE)

http://www.kvue.com/news/local/whole-foods-accuser-drops-lawsuit-over-cake/196619953

Whole Foods should prosecute the POS.

 

[LeilaniMP]

I agree. These shakedowns have been all too common and it's time these losers find out there are consequences. What a shame he can't be charged with a crime.

Anyone who tries to shakedown or extort money from an individual needs to face consequences for their actions.

Whole Foods should pursue whatever legal action they can against him.

 

[Arkady]

Whole Foods should prosecute the POS.

Probably their lawyers recommend against going after him. Even if they won (which presumably they could), it would be expensive, with no chance of collecting more than it costs, and with at least some small chance of backfiring, by looking like a big, mean corporation beating up on a repentant man, or by something coming out in discovery that doesn't look good. At this point, the story plays really well for them. The guy's admission has gotten broader play than the initial claim ever did (I never even heard about it until it was already debunked), so there's not going to be any net harm to their reputation, and, in fact, they have gotten some free publicity that highlights their inclusiveness. Better just to leave well-enough alone. If prosecutors do go after him, Whole Foods is better off if their fingerprints aren't on it.

 

[Drumcollie]

Scumbags like that don't just try to enrich themselves unjustly, they also undermine the cause, by encouraging a "boy who cried wolf" reaction It's the same as when women falsely claim rape, which is rare, but rare instances can do a disproportionate harm to the perceived credibility of real victims.

What's the cause?

What about rape? When women falsely claim rape is Bill Clinton involved?

The answer to that is the cause.

 

[Arkady]

What's the cause?

In this case, non-discrimination against gays in commerce.

What about rape? When women falsely claim rape is Bill Clinton involved?

The considerations there are similar. When Juanita Broaddrick claims Clinton raped her, then testifies under oath that he didn't, it damages every woman who has actually been raped, because people will be more likely to think they're liars like Broaddrick.