Editor’s Note: This article is based on documented evidence, public records, and the author’s personal experience. All claims are supported by screenshots, metadata, and witness accounts. Names mentioned are based on credible evidence and public information.
I was watching Netflix’s “Unknown Number” when the familiar knot formed in my stomach. The documentary’s exploration of digital harassment and stalking brought back five years of memories I’ve tried to compartmentalize. I made a decision that has been years in the making.
It’s time to speak truth to power, document the systematic retaliation I’ve faced for doing my job as a investigative reporter, and create a blueprint for others who find themselves targeted for speaking truth about politics and corruption.
“People lie. Receipts don’t. And after five years of collecting receipts, it’s time to serve them.”
The Beginning: July 4, 2020
Independence Day 2020 marked the beginning of my digital nightmare, though I wouldn’t realize it for months. As the host of “Morning Tea and Allegations,” I’ve made it my mission to shine light on education politics, particularly focusing on who serves in school board positions and how they conduct themselves in office. I believe our children deserve leaders with integrity, and the community deserves transparency.
(Receipt A: Sam Horn linked Teaching for the Culture® website on their profile)
July 4, 2020:The first fake Facebook page targeting me is created. At this point, I’m unaware of its existence, focused instead on investigating concerning patterns in local education politics.
My investigative work had led me to examine the campaign activities of Tamara Shamburger, a former school board member, and her campaign operations. What I discovered would become the catalyst for years of harassment: Keto Nord Hodges, a school district employee, was working on Shamburger’s political campaign during school hours, using district resources.
This wasn’t just a story about misuse of public resources—it was about accountability. When public employees use taxpayer time and resources for political activities, the community has a right to know. I reported these findings through my platform, backed by solid documentation and evidence.
(Receipt B: Post Published on October 15, 2020 highlighting violation of HCPS Policy 3232 – Political Activities)
Evidence on Record: Through public records requests, I obtained metadata from the school district showing Keto’s computer activity during work hours, clearly documenting work on both Shamburger’s campaign and Hillsborough NAACP activities while being paid by taxpayers to perform his job duties.
Escalation and Evidence: The Harassment Campaign Begins
By October 28, 2020, the digital attacks had escalated beyond typical online criticism. Multiple fake Facebook pages were posting false information designed to damage my credibility and personal reputation. I began taking screenshots and archiving posts, following my own philosophy: People Lie, but Receipts Don’t.
(Receipt C: Creation of the Google Drive folder of the digital harassment)
October 28, 2020:After months of increasing harassment, I create a Google Drive folder to systematically document the attacks. The content has become too frequent and too vicious to ignore.
What I was documenting painted a picture of systematic harassment designed to discredit my journalism and, ultimately, protect those I was investigating. The fake pages weren’t random trolling—they were strategic, coordinated, and informed by inside knowledge.
(Receipt D: My HCPS Personnel File obtained by the Hillsborough NAACP uploaded to Google Drive on December 24, 2020)
December 24, 2020:Christmas Eve brought the most serious escalation: my complete personnel file, including my driver’s license, I-9 form, Social Security card, and other sensitive personal documents, was uploaded to a Google account (giveafkidon@gmail.com) and shared through fake Facebook pages.
This wasn’t random harassment anymore—this was doxing and the weaponization of sensitive personal information. The timing was deliberate: Christmas Eve, when most people would be with family, when reporting mechanisms would be slow to respond.
I immediately reported the violation to Facebook. After several weeks of advocacy and documentation, they removed the Google Drive link containing my personnel file, but the damage was done.
(Receipt E: Various Screenshots of Sam Horn/Benn Banneker & Reporting Process)
The Retaliation Machine: When Advocacy Organizations Become Weapons
The most disheartening aspect of this ordeal has been watching organizations that claim to advocate for justice become tools of retaliation. The Hillsborough NAACP, an organization whose mission includes fighting for civil rights and justice, became instrumental in my harassment.
Months prior to the creation of the fake page, Joseph W. J. Robinson, 2nd Vice President of the Hillsborough NAACP, requested my employment records from the school district. While they had every legal right to make this request, what happened next crossed every ethical line.
“Joe Robinson went on the radio to announce that I’m a disgruntled teacher and the district was going to fire me. I still have no idea why an officer of the NAACP would get on public radio to spread lies about my employment status.”
Robinson’s radio appearance was particularly damaging because it came from someone in a position of “authority” within a respected civil rights organization. I reached out to Joe Robinson directly after his radio interview, and my attorney sent Joe Robinson a cease and desist for the false statements he made after no response.
(Receipt F & G: Documented proof of my attempts to resolve this harassment through proper NAACP channels before going public.)
Here’s where the evidence becomes crucial: the cease and desist letter was not public record and was not submitted electronically. Yet somehow, the Sam Horn fake page had access to this document. Based on this information, my investigative instincts led me to believe that Hillsborough NAACP Communications Team Member Keto Nord Hodges was the person responsible for the digital harassment.
I reached out to Hillsborough NAACP President Yvette Lewis to get answers. Even after attempts to resolve this matter offline, the harassment of myself and others continued.
Critical Evidence: Joe Robinson, who served as an officer of the Hillsborough NAACP, secured my personnel file with the district. This connection would prove significant in understanding how my employment records were obtained and distributed through fake social media accounts.
When Law Enforcement Fails: “There’s Nothing We Can Do”
During the peak of the harassment, I was married to a civil rights attorney and State Representative. Together, we contacted local police about the harassment, providing them with links to the Google Drive containing evidence of the online content. Their response was devastating in its inadequacy: “There’s nothing that can be done.”
This response came even after fake pages posted comments suggesting I should “go see my mother”—my mother is deceased. The pages were using information about my deceased family members to inflict emotional trauma, yet law enforcement saw no actionable offense.
It reminds me of the Netflix documentary and how local law enforcement are limited in obtaining the identity of digital harassers without proper legal mechanism. This limitation is exactly why I’m going to be bold in my approach to get the receipts and closure I need.
The Mental Health Impact: The Hidden Cost of Speaking Truth
The psychological toll of sustained digital harassment cannot be overstated. Waking up each day not knowing what lies will be spread about you, what personal information will be exposed, or how your family will be attacked creates a state of constant anxiety and hyper-vigilance.
The harassment affects not just the target, but their ability to do their job effectively. When you’re a investigative reporter focused on accountability, and your credibility is under constant attack through fabricated stories, it impacts your sources, your audience, and your effectiveness as a whistleblower.
It’s one thing to be held accountable for actual mistakes or controversial positions. It’s entirely different to have complete fabrications spread about you by anonymous accounts designed to destroy your reputation and silence your reporting.
For Digital Harassment Victims:
- Document everything with screenshots and timestamps
- Create organized digital folders for evidence preservation
- Report violations to platforms immediately
- Seek legal counsel familiar with cyber harassment laws
- Connect with support groups for harassment victims
- Prioritize mental health support and counseling
The Systematic Problem: Why Truth-Tellers Stay Silent
My experience is not unique, and that’s perhaps the most troubling aspect of this entire ordeal. The systematic retaliation I’ve faced represents a blueprint that’s being deployed across every sector of American society to silence truth-tellers—from corporate whistleblowers and government employees to journalists, activists, and community advocates who dare to expose corruption and demand accountability.
We’re witnessing this playbook in action everywhere: federal employees facing termination for challenging administrative policies, corporate whistleblowers subjected to coordinated harassment campaigns, healthcare workers silenced for exposing patient safety violations, and journalists targeted with litigation and digital persecution for investigating powerful interests. Even at the highest levels of government, we see loyalty tests replacing merit-based employment, creating a chilling effect that reaches into every workplace and community organization.
Professionals across all sectors—education, healthcare, government, corporate America, and nonprofit organizations—watch what happens to those who speak up, and they make calculated decisions about their own safety and job security. When they see community journalists harassed for reporting on misuse of public resources, government employees fired for policy disagreements, or corporate whistleblowers subjected to coordinated digital harassment, they learn a clear lesson: speaking truth comes with a price that many cannot afford to pay.
This systematic silencing effect is destroying accountability across American institutions. Whether it’s school board members, corporate executives, government administrators, or political allies at every level, they now know that sustained harassment campaigns—both digital and institutional—can effectively neutralize critics and protect corrupt practices without consequence.
Platform Accountability: Meta’s Inadequate Response
Throughout this five-year ordeal, I’ve reported multiple fake accounts to Facebook/Meta that clearly violate their terms of service. The results have been inconsistent and inadequate:
- Sam Horn page: Eventually deactivated after multiple reports and sustained advocacy
- Benn Bennaker page: Remains active and continues posting harassing content despite multiple violations reports
- Various other fake accounts: Removed sporadically, often reappearing under different names
Meta’s content moderation systems are failing to protect harassment victims, particularly those targeted for political reasons. The company’s algorithms seem incapable of recognizing coordinated harassment campaigns, and their human review processes are inconsistent and slow.
(Receipt H: A new Benn Banneker Instagram page was created one week ago now targeting the original Facebook and posting identifying photos.)
Fighting Back: The “Sue Me” Strategy
After five years of documentation, analysis, and evidence gathering, I’ve reached a level of confidence that demands action. I am 99% certain that Keto Nord Hodges is behind the systematic harassment campaign that began in 2020.
Multiple sources have confirmed Keto’s involvement in creating and managing the fake Facebook pages. While these sources prefer to remain anonymous for their own protection, they are credible individuals who would have no reason to fabricate this information.
(Receipt I: Credible sources confirming Keto’s direct admission of creating fake pages.)
The access to my personnel file and the cease and desist letter—which was distributed through the fake pages—provides a crucial link. The metadata evidence I obtained showing Keto’s school computer activity, combined with the NAACP’s request for my employment records and subsequent distribution of those records, creates a clear chain of access and distribution.
If I’m wrong about Keto’s identity and involvement, then he should sue me for defamation. A lawsuit would provide exactly what I need: the legal discovery process.
Why I’m Not Suing: The Power of Truth Over Litigation
Some will inevitably ask: “If you have all this evidence, why don’t you sue Keto?” The answer is both practical and philosophical. Having just completed a multi-year trademark dispute for “Teaching for the Culture®,” I have zero interest in initiating another lengthy, expensive legal battle. Litigation is exhausting, costly, and often becomes about legal maneuvering rather than truth-telling.
More importantly, I don’t need to sue to accomplish my goals. My purpose is not financial compensation—it’s accountability, transparency, and creating a blueprint for other harassment victims. By speaking my truth publicly with documented evidence, I achieve several things that litigation cannot:
- Immediate accountability: Public exposure creates consequences without waiting years for court resolution
- Community education: Other victims learn they don’t have to suffer in silence
- Institutional pressure: Organizations face public scrutiny for their role in harassment campaigns
- Platform accountability: Social media companies face pressure to improve harassment response
- Deterrent effect: Other potential harassers see the consequences of targeting truth-tellers
The “Sue Me” strategy is more powerful than traditional litigation because it places the burden of action on my harasser. If I’m wrong, he has clear legal recourse. If I’m right, his silence becomes additional evidence of guilt. This approach costs me nothing but courage, while providing maximum accountability and public education value.
“I’m not seeking money damages—I’m seeking truth, accountability, and justice. Public truth-telling achieves those goals more effectively than private litigation.”
The Legal Strategy: Discovery as Truth-Telling
My new approach is simple and direct: I’m inviting legal action. Through legal discovery, we could subpoena:
- Digital device records showing account creation and management
- IP address logs connecting devices to fake account activity
- Communication records between co-conspirators
- Financial records showing any coordination or payment for harassment activities
- Social media platform data connecting accounts to specific individuals
This strategy puts my harasser in an impossible position: stay silent and allow me to continue speaking truth about the harassment, or take legal action that will provide the evidence needed to prove the case definitively.
The ‘Sue Me’ strategy represents more than just a legal tactic—it’s a declaration that I will not be intimidated into silence.”
Conclusion: The Truth Will Set Us Free
Five years ago, when that first fake Facebook page was created on Independence Day, I could never have imagined the journey it would lead me on. I’ve faced doxing, defamation, systematic harassment, and institutional retaliation. I’ve watched organizations that claim to fight for justice become weapons against truth-telling. I’ve seen law enforcement fail to protect victims of digital harassment.
But I’ve also learned the power of documentation, the strength that comes from speaking truth publicly, and the importance of refusing to be silenced by those who benefit from corruption and lack of transparency.
If my accusations are false, then those I’ve accused should be eager to prove it in court. If they’re true, then the legal discovery process will provide the evidence needed for complete accountability.
To Keto and anyone else who thinks they can use systematic harassment to silence truth-telling: Sue me. Let’s get those subpoenas. Let’s examine those digital records. Let’s see what discovery reveals about who created those fake accounts, who distributed my personal documents, and who coordinated this five-year campaign of harassment.
To other victims of similar harassment: your silence is not protecting you—it’s protecting your harassers. Document everything, seek support, and speak your truth. People lie, but receipts don’t. And when we stand together with our receipts, the truth will set us all free.
This is my story, documented with five years of evidence and backed by unwavering commitment to truth. I invite legal challenge, I welcome public scrutiny, and I stand ready to prove every claim I’ve made.
The truth will set us free. But first, it’s going to make some people very uncomfortable.
Legal Note: This article is based on documented evidence, public records, witness accounts, and direct experience. All individuals named are referenced based on credible evidence and public information. I welcome legal challenge to any claims made herein, as such challenge would provide access to the discovery process needed to further substantiate these allegations.
As someone who has both witnessed and endured this harassment—my name misspelled yet my safety directly threatened, by the leadership of the Hillsborough NAACP—I stand firmly with you. Your courage to speak truth and challenge anyone who dares to silence you is nothing short of powerful. This toxic behavior has dragged on far too long, exposing not only a collapse of morality but also the sheer cowardice of hiding behind fake pages to spread lies. We will not be intimidated. We will not be silent. No justice, no peace.