Hearing Summary
On November 6, 2018, 
Du Wors sought an Order for Protection against the Bainbridge Island Bad List Facebook page and Houston Wade. Du Wors had previously served them with an unfiled defamation lawsuit.
Du Wors' Claims
Du Wors testified that the website and comments caused:
- "Tremendous professional and social problems"
- "Severe emotional distress"
- Negative impact on his professional clients and business partners
Key Testimony
Under oath, Du Wors was questioned about his criminal history:
Judge: "But is it true you have a conviction of imprisonment of a minor and domestic violence?"
Du Wors: (confirming) "In 2012... so yes... correct."
Regarding DV conviction: "Same thing... so, ok, so yes correct."
Court's Ruling
Bainbridge Island Municipal Court found that, in accordance with the decision in Moriwaki v. Rynearson, Houston Wade's speech was protected by the First Amendment as it was not proven to be defamatory.
The protection order was denied.
Audio Recording
The full hearing was recorded and is available on YouTube (Video ID: 4Liwg_AA3jY). Key timestamps:
- 8:27 - Du Wors testimony begins
- 12:00 - Du Wors' emotional statements
- 12:57 - "Tremendous professional and social problems"
- 19:47 - Du Wors claims "mischaracterization"
- 19:58 - Judge asks about criminal convictions
- 20:50 - Du Wors attempts to redirect
Significance
This hearing produced sworn testimony from Du Wors acknowledging his criminal convictions for unlawful imprisonment and domestic violence. The court's ruling affirmed that truthful statements about Du Wors' criminal conduct are protected speech.
Source Documents
- YouTube Video: John Du Wors v Houston Wade (4Liwg_AA3jY)
- Related case: Moriwaki v. Rynearson