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Winston-Salem Council Member Barbara Burke sues fellow member Kevin Mundy

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Northeast Ward Council Member Barbara Burke sued fellow Council Member Kevin Mundy for libel and slander on Wednesday, claiming Mundy intended to hold her up to "public scorn, contempt, ridicule and disgrace" when he made statements accusing her of trying to circumvent the law on housing decisions in her ward.
The article from the Winston-Salem Journal discusses a lawsuit filed by Barbara Burke, a former Winston-Salem city council member, against Kevin Mundy, a local activist. Burke alleges that Mundy defamed her by posting on social media that she was involved in a "pay-to-play" scheme, suggesting she accepted bribes in exchange for political favors. The lawsuit claims these statements were false and malicious, damaging Burke's reputation. Mundy, who has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with local government, particularly regarding the city's handling of the 2020 protests, stands by his statements, asserting they are protected under free speech. The case has drawn attention to the ongoing tensions between local activists and city officials in Winston-Salem.

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