MASSIVE LAWSUIT: Tony Mathis, Seth Rogers, and Dog Take Action Against Social Me

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The information you're referring to involves a lawsuit filed by the father of a missing teenager, his spokesperson, and several others (including "Dog the Bounty Hunter") against social media creators.

The key points of the legal action are:

The Missing Person: The case centers on Sebastian Wayne Drake Rogers, a 15-year-old who went missing in Hendersonville, Tennessee, in February 2024.

The Plaintiffs: The plaintiffs in the lawsuit include:

Seth Rogers: Sebastian's father.

Tony Mathis: The National Spokesperson for Seth Rogers.

"Dog the Bounty Hunter" (Duane Chapman) and members of his team.

Other individuals and media companies involved in the search.

(Note: The "Dog" in your query refers to Duane Chapman.)

The Defendants: The lawsuit targeted several true-crime content creators and YouTubers, accusing them of cyberbullying, harassment, and racketeering.

The Allegations: The plaintiffs alleged that the social media creators propagated false narratives and misinformation that obstructed the police investigation and search efforts for Sebastian Rogers.

The Outcome (Initial Ruling): In a ruling that occurred in April 2025, a Delaware County judge rejected the lawsuit by granting an anti-SLAPP motion filed by the defendants. The judge found that the defendants' content (YouTube broadcasts/podcasts) fell within the free-speech protections of the First Amendment, as it related to a matter of public concern (the search for a missing child).

Current Status: Dog the Bounty Hunter and the other plaintiffs have since appealed the anti-SLAPP ruling.

In summary, the "MASSIVE LAWSUIT" was filed by Sebastian Rogers' father and allies against social media critics who were discussing the missing persons case, but it was initially dismissed based on free speech protections.

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