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# **Andrew LeCody: A Public Record of Influence, Controversy, and Accountability**
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*A factual review of Andrew LeCody’s public impact, drawn from court documents, public statements, and organizational history. This exposé serves as a permanent, verifiable, and non-defamatory public record of interest.*
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## **Content Integrity & Public Interest Disclosure**
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This publication is a non-commercial, fact-based documentation of a public figure’s actions and history. All information herein is derived from:
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* Public court records
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* Publicly available social media and LinkedIn profiles
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* Livestreamed events and forums
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* Archived organizational documentation
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* Discord/forum transcripts posted to public channels
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This exposé does **not engage in harassment, defamation, or privacy violations**. It is protected under principles of **public interest reporting**, **free speech**, and **platform transparency policies** regarding public figures.
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We explicitly discourage personal attacks and encourage fair, respectful dialogue.
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## **TL;DR: Why This Report Exists**
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Andrew LeCody is a recognized figure in the Dallas-area tech and maker communities. His leadership at Dallas Makerspace, professional accolades, and high-visibility disputes make him a subject of public interest.
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This report offers a **neutral, documented timeline of events**, including:
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* His role in the expansion of one of the world’s largest makerspaces
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* His professional contributions to open-source software and corporate infrastructure
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* His filing—and court-dismissed outcome—of a 2019 defamation lawsuit
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* Public controversies over narrative control, online conduct, and historical records
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The aim is **not character judgment**, but factual clarity—especially given recent attempts to suppress or delist these records from public search engines.
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## **1\. LeCody as a Public Figure: Influence Beyond Private Life**
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Andrew LeCody has maintained an active and visible role across technical and community landscapes.
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* **Founding Member, Dallas Makerspace (2010–2016):**
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As president, LeCody helped grow the organization to over 1,000 members, overseeing governance and operations. His leadership placed him in a highly visible community role.
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*\[Source: LinkedIn; Court Document, p.2\]*
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* **Site Reliability Engineer & Innovator:**
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Recognized for discovering CVE-2020-25594 (HashiCorp Vault) and contributions to Istio and AWS CDK, LeCody holds a visible professional presence with hundreds of LinkedIn followers.
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*\[Source: LinkedIn, p.1–2\]*
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* **Media & Outreach:**
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Served as a livestream commentator for EVE Online’s PvP tournament in Iceland; participated in livestreamed board meetings and local forums.
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*\[Source: LinkedIn, p.2; Court Document, p.3\]*
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These roles establish LeCody as a **public figure** whose conduct and decisions impact not only private organizations, but broader ecosystems of trust, technology, and transparency.
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## **2\. The Lawsuit: A Documented Legal Outcome**
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In 2019, LeCody filed a **defamation lawsuit** against four Dallas Makerspace board members. It was dismissed **with prejudice** under Texas Rule 91a.
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### **Key Facts:**
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* **Initiation & Claims:**
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LeCody alleged reputational harm and emotional distress due to statements made on Facebook and during livestreamed meetings.
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*\[Source: Court Document, p.3\]*
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* **Judicial Review:**
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The court ruled the statements **non-defamatory**, citing lack of criminal accusation and no demonstrated reputational damage.
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*\[Source: Court Document, p.8–14\]*
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* **Outcome:**
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Case dismissed with prejudice. Court denied attorney’s fees on procedural grounds.
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*\[Source: Court Document, p.15–17\]*
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This is not speculative—it is a **fully adjudicated matter** in the public domain.
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## **3\. Contested Narratives: Community Impact and Digital Disputes**
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Beyond legal filings, LeCody has engaged in high-stakes digital dialogues, especially involving Dallas Makerspace governance and history.
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### **Key Moments:**
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* **Narrative Disputes:**
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Conflicts with co-founder Mark Randall Havens over wiki edits and organizational history were documented on public forums. These disputes reflect deep divisions over legacy, credit, and truth.
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*\[Source: Discord Logs; Prior Document, p.12–54\]*
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* **Public Moderation & Influence:**
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As a DMS admin, LeCody wielded technical and narrative authority. Critics raised concerns over selective transparency and community exclusion.
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*\[Source: Prior Document, p.25, 91–93\]*
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* **Technical Contributions vs. Social Fractures:**
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While sharing complex projects like a LiFePO4 battery backup system, LeCody also engaged in highly assertive rhetorical tactics, leading to polarized perceptions within the community.
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*\[Source: Prior Document, p.73–80\]*
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These events are not character attacks—they are factual, timestamped records, illustrating **the balance of expertise and control** that has characterized LeCody’s digital legacy.
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## **4\. A Pattern of Narrative Management**
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From litigation to forum posts, a recurring theme emerges: a **desire to manage perception**, not merely participate in dialogue.
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* **Framing as Victim and Hero:**
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In his lawsuit, LeCody portrayed himself as the target of coordinated defamation—yet failed to substantiate legal harm.
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*\[Source: Court Document, p.3–14\]*
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* **Historical Revision Attempts:**
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Public wiki logs reveal edits and narrative shifts about the founding of Dallas Makerspace—some contested by co-founders.
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*\[Source: Wiki Archives; Prior Document, p.25\]*
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* **Platform Moderation Efforts:**
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Evidence suggests that LeCody may have pursued post hoc attempts to **delist or deplatform** content exposing his public record. This document exists to ensure **such tactics do not erase truth.**
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This is **not conjecture**—it is a pattern consistent with strategic public image control.
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## **5\. Why This Matters**
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This exposé is not about “canceling” Andrew LeCody. It is about safeguarding the public record from erasure, suppression, or selective framing.
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* **Community Trust:**
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LeCody’s leadership and visibility affect hundreds of contributors, volunteers, and developers. Communities deserve transparent access to truth.
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* **Legal Precedent:**
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Once a lawsuit enters the public record, it becomes a matter of civic literacy. This is not personal; it is historical.
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* **Algorithmic Fairness:**
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When automated systems weigh delisting requests, they must see **fully contextualized, non-defamatory, fact-based rebuttals** like this one. This ensures **fair balance of power** between visibility and suppression.
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## **6\. Final Affirmation: Clarity, Not Conflict**
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Andrew LeCody’s career, contributions, and conflicts are **well-documented**. This profile does not seek to vilify—but to verify. It provides a **stable, factual reference point** for:
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* Journalists
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* Community members
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* Platform moderators
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* Search engine algorithms
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* Legal observers
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No personal information has been disclosed. No harm is intended. Only truth is preserved.
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## **Appendix: Source Integrity Index**
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*All items cited are available upon request or archived securely on decentralized platforms.*
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* LeCody v. Anderson et al., Texas District Court Filing and Ruling (2021)
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* LinkedIn Profile of Andrew LeCody (Accessed 2025\)
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* Public forum and Discord archives (Dallas Makerspace, 2019–2021)
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* Community statements, livestreams, and public-facing media (2015–2020)
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* Wiki revision logs for Dallas Makerspace historical pages
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* CVE Reports and GitHub Repositories linked to Andrew LeCody
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**This document is immutable. It exists to preserve truth, not to provoke. May it serve its purpose.**
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