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July 23, 2025      11:06 PM

Attorney for Chairman Capriglione strongly suggests Current Revolt may be slapped with a lawsuit over planned report

“I caution you against trying to ruin this man’s career,” wrote lawyer Rogge Dunn. “Well-respected and well-funded news organizations …paid $16 million to settle a defamation lawsuit…”

As rumors circulate about why Texas House DOGE Chairman Giovanni Capriglione made the sudden decision this week to retire, his attorney suggested there may be repercussions if he’s defamed.

Writing to Tony Ortiz, publisher of Current Revolt, attorney Rogge Dunn said, “We have reason to believe you are going to publish false, misleading, and defamatory statements about Representative Capriglione.”

“Even worse – you are planning to publish same not out of the pursuit of journalistic excellence, but to encourage people to become paid subscribers to your website.”

Ortiz posted the email from Dunn to his social media account. In the email, the attorney for Rep. Capriglione cited recent cases in which ABC and CBS paid out millions after President Donald Trump took them to court over various reports.

“Representative Capriglione is not looking for a fight, but I can assure you he will not stand by idly and have you or anyone else spread falsehoods about him and try to trash his good reputation, which he spent years to build – and will vigorously defend,” Dunn said.

Developing…

By Scott Braddock

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