Former Northern Kentucky attorney and former Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Eric Deters held Patriots Day Freedom Fest at his Morning View Farm Sept. 13 to Sept. 15. Deters canceled the event in 2023, at which he said former President Donald Trump would be in attendance, after Trump backed out. Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., attended and […]
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Congressional District 4: Thomas Massie, Eric Deters and Michael McGinnis
Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District Republican primary is a battle between incumbent Thomas Massie, as well as former NKY attorney and Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Deters and Michael McGinnis of Fort Thomas. All of Kentucky’s congressional seats are on the ballot this year. Thomas Massie Thomas Massie has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a […]
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Deters appeals Massie candidacy challenge; Massie fires back
Eric Deters is appealing a circuit court’s March 15 dismissal of his candidacy challenge against Congressman Thomas Massie, while Massie is seeking court sanctions against Deters for alleged violations of rules of civil procedure.
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Kentucky judge rules Thomas Massie’s candidacy valid, dismisses Deters’ lawsuit
A Kentucky circuit court judge has ruled that Congressman Thomas Massie’s candidacy is valid, striking down a case brought against him by 4th congressional district rival and former attorney Eric Deters. Lewis Circuit Judge Brian McCloud dismissed Deters’ lawsuit against Massie Friday, stating Massie’s candidacy filing with the state dated Dec. 18, 2023 “is valid […]
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Ruling on Deters-Massie lawsuit expected March 15
A Lewis circuit court judge is expected to rule March 15 on a motion tied to U.S. congressman Thomas Massie’s qualification for reelection amid a legal challenge from primary opponent Eric Deters. Lewis and Greenup Circuit Judge Brian McCloud said in court Friday he plans to rule March 15 on Massie’s motion that the court […]
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Eric Deters relaunches Freedom Fest in 2024
Repeat political candidate and local shock jock Eric Deters is giving Freedom Fest another go in 2024. Deters announced on Facebook this week that this year’s event will be held Sept. 13-15 on his farm on Madison Pike in Morning View. It will be the third year for the event after last year’s Freedom Fest […]
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Deters cancels Freedom Fest – again
Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Deters has canceled Freedom Fest. Again. The annual political event at Deters’ farm in Morning View features national political figures. This year’s event, scheduled for Sept. 9, was supposed to feature former President Donald Trump. Deters announced the first cancellation on Aug. 12 after Trump backed out of the event. […]
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Deters announces that Freedom Fest is back on
Former Northern Kentucky attorney and Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Deters announced that Freedom Fest in back on. Freedom Fest is Deters’ annual free political event he hosts at his farm in Morning View, Kentucky. He unveiled the news in a nine-minute video posted to his Facebook page. “Patriots Day Freedom Fest 2023 is back on,” […]
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With Trump out, Deters cancels Freedom Fest
Former Northern Kentucky attorney Eric Deters is canceling this year’s edition of Freedom Fest, which was slated to feature former President Donald Trump, Deters said on Saturday. Freedom Fest is an annual political event at Deters’ farm in Morning View, Kentucky, where he brings in national political figures; last year’s event included Donald Trump Jr. and […]
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Beshear calls on elected officials to condemn Eric Deters over racial slurs
Gov. Andy Beshear called out former Northern Kentucky attorney and GOP primary candidate Eric Deters over racial slurs and disparaging comments — he also called on all elected officials to condemn the remarks. The racial slurs were made in videos Deters posted on Youtube. In rare bipartisanship, Beshear also agreed with Northern Kentucky Republican Congressman Thomas […]