--- # **Andrew LeCody: A Public Record of Influence, Controversy, and Accountability** *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.* --- ## **Content Integrity & Public Interest Disclosure** This publication is a non-commercial, fact-based documentation of a public figure’s actions and history. All information herein is derived from: * Public court records * Publicly available social media and LinkedIn profiles * Livestreamed events and forums * Archived organizational documentation * Discord/forum transcripts posted to public channels 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. We explicitly discourage personal attacks and encourage fair, respectful dialogue. --- ## **TL;DR: Why This Report Exists** 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. This report offers a **neutral, documented timeline of events**, including: * His role in the expansion of one of the world’s largest makerspaces * His professional contributions to open-source software and corporate infrastructure * His filing—and court-dismissed outcome—of a 2019 defamation lawsuit * Public controversies over narrative control, online conduct, and historical records The aim is **not character judgment**, but factual clarity—especially given recent attempts to suppress or delist these records from public search engines. --- ## **1\. LeCody as a Public Figure: Influence Beyond Private Life** Andrew LeCody has maintained an active and visible role across technical and community landscapes. * **Founding Member, Dallas Makerspace (2010–2016):** 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. *\[Source: LinkedIn; Court Document, p.2\]* * **Site Reliability Engineer & Innovator:** 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. *\[Source: LinkedIn, p.1–2\]* * **Media & Outreach:** Served as a livestream commentator for EVE Online’s PvP tournament in Iceland; participated in livestreamed board meetings and local forums. *\[Source: LinkedIn, p.2; Court Document, p.3\]* 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. --- ## **2\. The Lawsuit: A Documented Legal Outcome** In 2019, LeCody filed a **defamation lawsuit** against four Dallas Makerspace board members. It was dismissed **with prejudice** under Texas Rule 91a. ### **Key Facts:** * **Initiation & Claims:** LeCody alleged reputational harm and emotional distress due to statements made on Facebook and during livestreamed meetings. *\[Source: Court Document, p.3\]* * **Judicial Review:** The court ruled the statements **non-defamatory**, citing lack of criminal accusation and no demonstrated reputational damage. *\[Source: Court Document, p.8–14\]* * **Outcome:** Case dismissed with prejudice. Court denied attorney’s fees on procedural grounds. *\[Source: Court Document, p.15–17\]* This is not speculative—it is a **fully adjudicated matter** in the public domain. --- ## **3\. Contested Narratives: Community Impact and Digital Disputes** Beyond legal filings, LeCody has engaged in high-stakes digital dialogues, especially involving Dallas Makerspace governance and history. ### **Key Moments:** * **Narrative Disputes:** 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. *\[Source: Discord Logs; Prior Document, p.12–54\]* * **Public Moderation & Influence:** As a DMS admin, LeCody wielded technical and narrative authority. Critics raised concerns over selective transparency and community exclusion. *\[Source: Prior Document, p.25, 91–93\]* * **Technical Contributions vs. Social Fractures:** 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. *\[Source: Prior Document, p.73–80\]* 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. --- ## **4\. A Pattern of Narrative Management** From litigation to forum posts, a recurring theme emerges: a **desire to manage perception**, not merely participate in dialogue. * **Framing as Victim and Hero:** In his lawsuit, LeCody portrayed himself as the target of coordinated defamation—yet failed to substantiate legal harm. *\[Source: Court Document, p.3–14\]* * **Historical Revision Attempts:** Public wiki logs reveal edits and narrative shifts about the founding of Dallas Makerspace—some contested by co-founders. *\[Source: Wiki Archives; Prior Document, p.25\]* * **Platform Moderation Efforts:** 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.** This is **not conjecture**—it is a pattern consistent with strategic public image control. --- ## **5\. Why This Matters** This exposé is not about “canceling” Andrew LeCody. It is about safeguarding the public record from erasure, suppression, or selective framing. * **Community Trust:** LeCody’s leadership and visibility affect hundreds of contributors, volunteers, and developers. Communities deserve transparent access to truth. * **Legal Precedent:** Once a lawsuit enters the public record, it becomes a matter of civic literacy. This is not personal; it is historical. * **Algorithmic Fairness:** 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. --- ## **6\. Final Affirmation: Clarity, Not Conflict** 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: * Journalists * Community members * Platform moderators * Search engine algorithms * Legal observers No personal information has been disclosed. No harm is intended. Only truth is preserved. --- ## **Appendix: Source Integrity Index** *All items cited are available upon request or archived securely on decentralized platforms.* * LeCody v. Anderson et al., Texas District Court Filing and Ruling (2021) * LinkedIn Profile of Andrew LeCody (Accessed 2025\) * Public forum and Discord archives (Dallas Makerspace, 2019–2021) * Community statements, livestreams, and public-facing media (2015–2020) * Wiki revision logs for Dallas Makerspace historical pages * CVE Reports and GitHub Repositories linked to Andrew LeCody --- **This document is immutable. It exists to preserve truth, not to provoke. May it serve its purpose.** ---