Sworn Affidavits (June 4, 2019) — Dr. Paul Cronin and Dr. Aine Kelly: Statements of Impact Without Addressing Underlying Record

Sworn affidavits submitted by Dr. Paul Cronin and Dr. Aine Kelly in June 2019 describe professional and personal harm attributed to media reporting.
The affidavits do not address underlying allegations, law enforcement activity, or related investigative records.
The record remains.

The following affidavits were executed on June 4, 2019 in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Both documents were submitted under oath and describe the impact of Ann Arbor Observer reporting on the personal and professional circumstances of Dr. Cronin and Dr. Kelly.

“The false statements… have resulted in significant emotional damage to me… and have greatly impacted me and my family.”

— Dr. Paul Cronin, Affidavit (June 4, 2019)

Affidavit of Dr. Paul Cronin dated June 4, 2019, describing personal and professional impact attributed to media reporting
Exhibit A — Affidavit of Dr. Paul Cronin (June 4, 2019)

“This has contributed to my decision to relocate my family from the State of Michigan.”

— Dr. Aine Kelly, Affidavit (June 4, 2019)

Affidavit of Dr. Aine Kelly dated June 4, 2019, describing impact and decision to relocate from Michigan
Exhibit B — Affidavit of Dr. Aine Kelly (June 4, 2019)

The affidavits describe impact.
The record addresses events.

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