Bret Gordon and Steven Hatfield have gone to great lengths to construct a network of fraud and deceit for over a decade. They have created a number of shell organizations and sold worthless memberships and certifications. They have lied about their own experience and qualifications in several different styles of martial arts. And they have lied about having received authority for one of their arts, American Jidokwan (americanjidokwan.com), from a fictional Japanese master allegedly named Hasaka Yutashi which, according to input we have received from people who actually speak the language, is not a real Japanese name. One might wonder why so much effort is being put into the construction of such an elaborate, fraudulent scheme. One might wonder why they haven't just put in the effort to be legitimate martial artists, thus eliminating the necessity of lying to everyone every day. One could only speculate that they wanted the immediate gratification of proclaiming themselves authorities, without experiencing the effort that is necessary to actually become an authority. Their latest effort to continue the charade has been to file suit against Dr. Dale Dugas, alleging defamation of their persons and monetary damages to their businesses. In his video testimony, Steven Hatfield stated: “. . . with the help of Martin Pedata, this is something that has been, we've been working on for awhile.” This suit was filed on November 25, 2020. Gordon and Hatfield had the Summons, dated January 21, 2021, yet they waited a little more than 2 weeks to have Dr. Dugas served. Why? What was the delay? If they've got such a good case, and they've retained an attorney, and they've filed suit, why not get this ball rolling right away so they can silence their detractors and collect some cash? At any rate, the Summons has been served, and now we wait to see other events unfold. On 11.06.2020 at 12:47:12PM Eastern time, Ocoee, Florida police officer Omar Valle, ID#1721, paid a visit to Richard Hackworth's American Dragon Martial Arts located at 209 Capitol Court in response to a complaint from Bret Gordon. The alleged incident Bret Gordon wanted to complain about occurred the previous day, 11.05.20 at approximately 6:00PM. According to the official report, #OCPD20OFF004304 (05), officer Valle met with Bret Gordon, who related the information contained in the report, the text of which reads: “On 11/06/2020 at approximately 11:40 hours, I, Ofc. Omar Valle responded to 290 Capitol Court in reference to a harassment. “Prior to my arrival, Winter Garden Dispatch advised that the complainant wanted to file a report against males that came to his business and started to record him without his consent. Complainant also advised that these subjects posted their conversation from the night prior on social media. The complainant informed that they have been harassing him for approximately a year now. "Upon my arrival, I met with the complainant, identified via FL Drivers License as Bret Michael Gordon. Bret advised that a subject, named Dale Dugas, came to his business in a threatening manner with 2 other unnamed subjects last night. Bret advised he invited Dale to show up to his business to talk about their personal issues on 11/12/2020, but Dale decided to show up unannounced on 11/05/2020 instead. Bret informed that Dale has a facebook group called “Bullshit Martial Arts” where he dedicated a substantial amount of time uploading videos and facebook posts talking about Bret's business. Bret advised that when Dale came in with his friends, he felt threatened and intimidated because the unknown 2 males were bigger. “Bret advised that he would like to fill out a police report and press charges for harassment. Bret provided me with numerous videos where Dale posted on his own facebook page (Bullshit Martial Arts) in regards to the credibility of Bret's certificates. Bret and Dale exchanged numerous public posts on facebook in passive aggressive demeanor towards each other and the differences they share. Bret then states online “despite you bailing out twice after demanding I name a time and place for us to step on the mat, I'm going to give you a third opportunity to show what a coward you truly are. Thursday, November 12th at 7:30PM, you are invited to my school. I look forward to this opportunity for us to settle our differences.” “On Saturday at 9:06PM Bret writes in facebook messenger: “The rules of our match will be simple. One on one, unarmed. To protect each other legally, we need to be able to claim it is sparring. Therefore, mma gloves will be worn by both of us. That's it. Those are my terms.” “Approximately 2 days ago (11/04/2020) Bret posted on facebook: “Dale Dougas AP, On the 12th, if you show up and things get physical, and I win, I want everything you've ever posted about me taken down. All 33 videos (and counting), and all of your derogatory comments. If you win, I will do the same. Agreed?” “Upon researching the facebook group, I discovered that Bret made a facebook post after the 11/05/2020 incident. After Dale and his friends showed up, Bret went on facebook and said “It should also be clear how little I am bothered by standing there alone in front of Dale two of his friends, even with how hostile he has been online.” On a separate video, where Bret claimed to feel intimidated, I heard Bret saying to Dale and his friends “You are always welcome here” and he never told them to stop recording. “On facebook, Dale took a screeenshot where he is blatantly videotaping the entire incident. After reviewing these facts, I determined that Bret is not intimidated because he continued to invite and contact Dale despite his claims of Dale being hostile. Based on my investigation, this does not meet the criteria for F.S.S784.048 for below since both Bret and Dale exchanged passive aggressive comments to each other. “Both Bret and Dale agreed to meet up and at the time of the incident (11/05/20) Dale came in to bring his waiver (which was provided by Bret) to attend class on November 12th. “Bret, though he stated to Ocoee Police Department he is harassed and threatened by Dale, states multiple times on public posts calling out Dale and stating he is not scared. “Credible threat” means a threat made with the intent to cause the person who is the target of the threat to reasonably fear for his or her safety. The threat must be against the life of, or a threat to cause bodily injury to, a person. “Harass” means to engage in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that causes substantial emotional distress in such person and serves no legitimate purpose “This report is for informational purposes only. “I have an agency issued body camera that was on and activated during this investigation.” That apparently not being enough, another officer had to respond to Bret's butthurt bleating on November 24, 2020, the same day the suit was filed. On 11.24.2020 at approximately 3:00PM Eastern time, Ocoee, Florida police officer Trista Blake, ID#1163, paid a visit to Trio Martial Arts located at 209 Capitol Court in response to a complaint of online threats from Bret Gordon. The alleged incident Bret Gordon wanted to complain about occurred the previous day, 11.05.20 at approximately 6:00PM.
According to the narrative supplement to the official report, #OCPD20OFF004304 (05), officer Blake met with Bret Gordon, who related the information contained in the report, the text of which reads: "Information only. “On November 24, 2020, at approximately 1500 hours, I responded to 209 Capitol Court ( TrioMartialArts) in reference to online [threats]. “On arrival, I spoke to the victim, identified as Bret M. Gordon, he stated the following: “since last year, a facebook group called “Bullshit Martial Arts”, which is run by Don Roley out of Colorado has been posting defamatory statements about his business. One member in the group, name Dale Dugas has been posting videos about Gordon's Martial Arts business in Ocoee. Dugas has also posted that he is going to fight Gordon to take his Martial Art title away. “Officers completed a report on 11/6, about Dugas coming to Gordon's business in an attempt to intimidate him. Dugas videotaped the whole meeting without Gordon's permission and then posted it on the “Bullshit Martial Arts” grouppage. “On 11/23/2020 Dugas believes Gordon's business partner, Steven Hatfield called Dugas's mother and father and threatened them. I did speak to Steven Hatfield over the phone, he stated he doesn't know Dugas's family's number, and would never call them since they just filed a report to sue Dugas for defamation. “Dugas called Don Roley and told him about the phone call that Hatfield apparently made to his family. Soon after talking to Dugas, Roley posted a message on the “Bullshit Martial Arts” which states: “Underlying this is how much Steven Hatfield uses Bret Gordon as his bitch. Think about It, Hatfield is in another state when he pulls this type of thing. But he knows that Dale can show up to where Bret teaches and we known where Bret lives. So, he is both depending on Dale not being a monster after his family was threatened and/or he doesn’t care if Bret pats the price for his actions. For that matter, Hatfield brought family into this. His family is obviously not close to Dale, but Bret has to look at his sister and realize that it is only Dale’s restraint that make sure the he won’t have to someday have to identify the body. All of us know Dale won’ t do that, despite what happened to his parents, Dale if you were Bret Gordon, part of you would always wonder if when he looks at his sister if it would be the last time he saw her alive. You just can’t help it in that situation, no matter how the logical part of your brain knows that it would never happen. And Steven Hatfield just doesn’t care if he goes through that fear. Hell, for all we know Hatfield might be considering doing something horrible to Bret Gordon’ s sister Just so he could try to blame us for it. And Bret Gordon has to live with that”. “I spoke to Don Roley over the phone about the post. Roley said Dugas told him, Hatfield called Dugas's family, so he made that post. Roley said he did not threaten Gordon's sister with real harm. I told Roley that he was acting like a child and should stop posting “backhanded” threats toward Gordon and his sister. “I then spoke to Dale Duagas, Dugas said he did not tell Roley to make any post directed to Gordon and his sister. Dugas said he doesn't know where Gordon lives. He said Gordon also post mean, and rude things about him, so he would post back. I also tole him he needed to grow up and stop acting like a child. I told him Gordon does not want him back at his business again, and if he did show up he would be trespassed. Dugas asked me to tell Gordon not to post mean, or rude things about him. I informed Dugas that Gordon was told to not call or post on their page. He said he will no longer post about Gordon. “Gordon gave me a thumb drive of the post from 11/23 and other video Dugas has posted on his “BullshitMartial Arts” Page. “I don’t have probable cause for cyber threats or stalking at this time. The thumb drive will be placed into evidence. “I attached a copy of Gordon court filing and a signed paperwork that Dugas dropped off at his business on 11/5/2020. “I have no further information to report.” Here we have evidence of Bret Gordon making not one, but two false police reports which, according to Florida statute, is a misdemeanor. The relevant part of the statute reads: 837.05 False reports to law enforcement authorities. (1)(a) . . . a person who knowingly gives false information to a law enforcement officer concerning the alleged commission of any crime, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.775.082 or s.775.083. In Part Two, opinion and commentary.
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2/8/2021 09:30:01 am
And think, they will claim to the end Dugas and I are the same. That seems to be a cornerstone of their entire "case."
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