It's been a running bet/joke at Greysmith Investigations as to just how stupid Bret Gordon could really be. Every time someone says that he couldn't be stupid enough to do X – Bret Gordon, without hesitation, quips “Hold my milkshake”, then proceeds to prove them wrong. It seems pretty clear with this evidence that Bret Gordon has committed not one, but two misdemeanors in his misguided attempts to silence his detractors and protect the fiefdom of fraud created by Steven Hatfield and himself. In their desperate attempt to protect, preserve and distract from their other immoral, unethical and criminal activities, Bret Gordon filed two fraudulent police reports, a misdemeanor in the first degree in Florida. The relevant parts of the statutes read: 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. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0800-0899/0837/Sections/0837.05.html A first degree misdemeanor is punishable by: 775.082 Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain re-offenders previously released from prison. (4) A person who has been convicted of a designated misdemeanor may be sentenced as follows: (a) For a misdemeanor of the first degree, by a definite term of imprisonment not exceeding 1 year; (5) Any person who has been convicted of a noncriminal violation may not be sentenced to a term of imprisonment nor to any other punishment more severe than a fine, forfeiture, or other civil penalty, except as provided in chapter 316 or by ordinance of any city or county. (7) This section does not deprive the court of any authority conferred by law to decree a forfeiture of property, suspend or cancel a license, remove a person from office, or impose any other civil penalty. Such a judgment or order may be included in the sentence. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=775.082&URL=0700-0799/0775/Sections/0775.082.html If I am reading and interpreting this correctly, Bret Gordon could face up to 2 years in prison (depending upon whether sentences are served consecutively or concurrently), and/or fines, forfeiture of property, loss of business license (if he has one), and/or any other penalty the court chooses to impose should he be brought up on charges. Just for fun, let's revisit the reports, this time with commentary and opinion. 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. [Working backward, this entire escapade began (for Greysmith Investigations) when we read a defamatory article Gordon had written about a verifiably legitimate martial artist in late April or early May 2020. Since Gordon is incapable of correctly interpreting the hieroglyphic inscriptions on that modern contraption referred to as a “calendar”, that would be only 6 or 7 months, not a year. Though, to be somewhat fair, it probably seemed like MUCH longer to ol' Bretty Boop. The only attention Gordon and Hatfield had received prior to our involvement consisted of 3 people and their blogs. Funny how Gordon and Hatfield ignored others (Probably because he showed up in person and frightened Gordon.) and chose to focus on Dr. Dugas, even being stupid enough to claim that Dugas is Gerald Greysmith, which he is not. (And neither am I.) These blog posts are listed as follows in chronological order: 04/06/20: May the Circle (Jerk) be Unbroken: Part 1 by Lordus Sapiens https://martialartsfraudsandfakes.wordpress.com/2020/04/06/may-the-circle-jerk-be-unbroken-part-1/ 04.08.20: Lies in the Martial Arts by Don Roley http://www.coloradospringsninjutsu.com/Ranting_and_Ravings_2016/Entries/2020/4/8_Lies_in_the_Martial_Arts.html 04/09/20: Doughboys and Fat Ninjas by Barron Shepherd https://combatjudo.blogspot.com/2020/04/doughboys-and-fat-ninjas.html However, this is not the first time Gordon's “sensei” has come under scrutiny. People have been questioning the credibility of Steven Hatfield's claims since 2003, at least. These questions specifically concerned Hatfield's association with , and claims of judo credentials under Jack “Papasan” Stern, who was found to be guilty of committing the fraudulent act of stolen valor. http://www.martialtalk.com/threads/korean-yudo-hapkido-association.8086/ So, the first thing Gordon did was lie to the officer. No big surprise there. And, as pointed out by the officer later in the report, Gordon never once asked Dale or either of his two friends not to record, or to stop recording. Nor is posting the video on social media a violation of any Florida criminal statute. Failing to ask them to stop recording, and failing to ask them not to post said recording on the internet, is not a criminal offense. Complaining about it to the police just makes you look like a whiny little manchid, Karen.] “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 informed that Dale “has a facebook group”.” This is another lie Gordon told the officer. Gordon does, or at least should, know that BSMA is NOT “Dale's group”, rather that Dale is, or was, nothing more than a member of that group. Here Gordon claims that “he felt threatened” by Dale and his 2 friends (What? Not “bodyguards”?) because they “were bigger”. But . . . but . . . you're KAISO!!! Kaiso ain't afraid uh Nobody!!! Kaiso's an indisputable MASSUH of mahshul ahts, ain't 'e??? Kaiso coulda whooped all dat ass in grand style, couldn't he? He coulda whooped one wit' his indomitable aiki jiujitsu, another wit' his hyperspeed kempo jiujitsu, then laid out the last one wit' his discombobulating Kodoklown judy chop. They'd never know whut hit 'em. Oh, but that's only when he's sitting in the dark spanking his brick, isn't it? The fevered fantasies of a martial arts wannabe who's never matured past the 16-year-old level he was when he first started his fraudulent career. He only became emboldened well after Dale had left and he felt safe once again. It's easy to be brave from a distance, isn't it Gordon? And, no, you didn't invite Dale to “talk about personal issues”. You challenged him to a physical sparring match to settle your dispute. You were just frightened because you didn't expect him to actually show up, and you were eager to seize upon ANY excuse to call off the event.] “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.” [Gordon lied to the officer, then provided him with a copy of the video which proves that he lied. Yes, Bret Gordon really is that stupid. Questioning the credibility of your certificates is not illegal, Gordon. Since you've attracted so much attention to yourself over the past several months, there are quite a number of people questioning your claims of legitimacy. And that number is growing. Making those claims in public obligates you to provide proof to the public.] “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. [Which is it, Gordon? Either you “felt intimidated”, or it “bothered you little”. You lied to the officer about this as well, and he caught you with your own social media. You really are this stupid. Your credibility is in the toilet, Gordon. Your desperation for adulation has led you to committing crimes now. Is this the first? Never mind, you've been caught telling so many lies, you have no credibility left. Nothing you say can be believed. If you will lie to the police in order to damage someone who has, by your own admission, done you no real harm, how much farther will you go to protect your childish fantasies? How much farther will you go to protect Steven Hatfield's childish fantasies? Personally, I hope you have enough sense to go no further. Stop now before you become Ron Collins' cellmate.] “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.” [There it is in plain English for everyone to see and determine for themselves. Bret Gordon lied to a police officer, thereby falsifying an official police report. And, in the interest of disclosure, the video in question can be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1702944253268681/permalink/2729764210586675/?__cft__[0]=AZUxnIIiFDpZdDC0SSCNltXstNCWl0BQJemK0tgEMLvapdorzhBBUo03R9hTH6EUWCn5BCbBw_fghj8rVaASQ3l4E3KB7s0D6emEsnAxqMYeNqK24txWhhXyHaARmGUMAbg&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R That apparently not being enough, another officer had to respond to Bret's butthurt bleating on November 25, 2020, the same day the suit was filed. [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. [BSMA is not “run by Don Roley”. Roley is an admin on the group page, nothing more. Questioning the validity of Gordon's claims is not defamatory. I don't recall Dr. Dugas ever claiming he was going to take Gordon's “martial art title” away, or what that even means. Perhaps the officer misinterpreted, or perhaps Gordon actually said something this stupid. It's not like this would be unusual.] “Officers completed a report on 11/6, about Dugas coming to Gordon's business in an attempt to intimidate him. Dugas videotpe the whole meeting without Gordon's permission and then posted it on the “Bullshit Martial Arts” grouppage. [An “attempt to intimidate”? Again, is this the officer's misinterpretation, or did Gordon actually say something that stupid?] “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. [Do I have any evidence that Steven Hatfield, or one of his cronies, called Dr. Dugas' parents and frightened them? No. Do I believe it's possible that he did this, or that one of his cronies did this? Yes. It's only speculation on my part, but if Gordon and/or Hatfield are willing to lie to the police on an official report, it makes me wonder what else they might be capable of doing, especially if they think they're protected somehow. Gordon especially has been known to harass others when it's suited him in the past. His unstable behavior could escalate. We've seen it happen many times with others.] “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”. [Was posting this statement unwise? Yes. Bret Gordon will seize upon any opportunity to pervert anything someone says, no matter how innocuous, no matter how obviously non-threatening it should seem, just to make himself look like the victim. His ability to pervert the truth is on par with Bryce Dallas'. And no, that's not a compliment.] “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 told 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 “Bullshit Martial 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.” [This particular officer's tenuous command of the English language, and her unprofessional remarks aside, this report amounted to nothing more than Gordon trying to lay a stronger foundation for the suit he and Hatfield had filed that day. That foundation, however, is laid upon sand. Gordon perjured himself and, since he speaks for Hatfield, he has as well perjured Hatfield by proxy. This does not bode well for your case, boys. Which is probably why you waited until February 4th to serve Dr. Dugas with a summons, isn't it?] Bottom Line: Bret Gordon and Steven Hatfield are frauds. They regularly alter the stories they tell about themselves because they are liars. Their constant lying, obfuscation and concealment have thoroughly destroyed their own credibility. Nothing they claim should be believed. Any martial artist who values their own integrity, who doesn't want their own reputation tarnished by association with these frauds, should distance themselves from these two immediately. Speaking of associates, if any of them want to discuss their association with frauds Steven Hatfield and Bret Gordon, they can email either myself or Gerald Greysmith (neither of which are Dr. Dale Dugas) anytime. How about it, guys? They haven't been “attacked by internet trolls”. Their dubious claims were questioned, and they attacked their critics. They have brought about their downfall with their own words and actions. They have no business being involved in martial arts.
Maybe they can go build some solar panels and contribute something useful to society for a change. That's my opinion, anyway.
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