My name is Matthew Heath (also known as Legal Gengar). You probably know me from my investigative journalism into Jack Monroe, Simon Harris (Man Behaving Dadly), etc. on Grift Watch.

Stephanie Rebecca Hayden has filed three separate lawsuits against me, a battle that could set a dangerous precedent for freedom of speech and investigative journalism. Hayden is suing me for:

1. An injunction demanding the deletion of crucial emails between us and the removal of a Tweet I posted after Hayden settled with Sean Doyle
2. Defamation, harassment, and breach of UK GDPR for my role in uncovering and reporting what I consider to be the truth and reporting on the public interest about Hayden's past activities and conduct.
3. Misuse of private information, defamation, and GDPR violations for exposing how Hayden misused my personal data.

These legal battles could have serious consequences for my ability to continue exposing the truth and holding public figures accountable. I need your help to secure leading counsel necessary to defend myself and stand up for the principles of press freedom, transparency, and justice.

This isn’t just about me — it's about protecting the rights of all those who seek to uncover the truth, challenge injustices, and keep those in the public eye accountable. Your support will make all the difference in ensuring that the truth prevails. My legal team has advised me that there is a very good chance that we will obtain a vexatious litigant order (Civil Restraint Order) against Hayden at the conclusion of the proceedings which could benefit many people and stop Hayden from abusing the court system with meritless or persistent litigation.

I have set out more detail on the Grift Watch website.

As ever, I am grateful for your support.

Yours,

Legal Gengar