Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann will be signing their book, The Girls Are Gone from 7 PM – 9 PM at Barnes & Noble in Burnsville, Minnesota
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Book Reading, Discussion, and Signing at SubText Books
Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann will be reading from and signing their new best-selling book, The Girls Are Gone from 7 PM – 8 PM at SubText Books in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Michelle MacDonald’s lawyer facing additional discipline
Karlowba R. Adams Powell, who serves as Michelle MacDonald’s attorney in her lawsuit against Michael Brodkorb and Missing in Minnesota, is facing new sanctions from the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility.
As previously reported by Missing in Minnesota, Adams Powell’s law license was suspended last year for 45 days. As with MacDonald, Adams Powell is currently on probation for 2 years. Minnesota Lawyer was the first to report on the new petition filed against Adams Powell.
In the petition filed with the Minnesota Supreme Court, the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility is requesting a court order revoking Adams Powell’s probation, suspending her law license, or “imposing otherwise appropriate discipline…” based on “unprofessional conduct” by Adams Powell. Continue reading
In the news: Twisted Podcast
Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann appeared on a recent episode of the Twisted Podcast to discuss their new best-selling book, The Girls Are Gone.
The Girls Are Gone is available for sale through numerous retailers in both paperback and ebook.
Private Book Club Event – Edina
Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann will be reading and discussing their book, The Girls Are Gone from 3 PM – 5 PM at a private book club event in Edina, Minnesota. If you’re interested in hosting a private book event, please contact Michael and Allison.
Book Signing at Once Upon A Crime
Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann will be signing their book, The Girls Are Gone from 12 PM – 2 PM at Once Upon A Crime in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In the news: Ignorance Was Bliss podcast
Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann appeared on a recent episode of the podcast Ignorance Was Bliss to discuss their new book, The Girls Are Gone.
Brodkorb and Mann have a book event today in Shakopee, Minnesota. On Friday, they have a private book club event in St. Paul, Minnesota. If you’re interested in hosting a private book event, please contact Michael and Allison.
The Girls Are Gone is available for sale through numerous retailers in both paperback and ebook.
Book Reading, Discussion, and Signing in Shakopee
Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann will be reading from and signing their book, The Girls Are Gone from 12 PM – 2 PM at the Rotary Club of Shakopee at Dangerfield’s in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Private Book Club Event – St. Paul
Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann will be reading and discussing their book, The Girls Are Gone from 7 PM – 9 PM at a private book club event in St. Paul, Minnesota. If you’re interested in hosting a private book event, please contact Michael and Allison.
Judge dismisses harassment order filed against Brodkorb
A judge in Pinellas County, Florida this morning dismissed the harassment order filed by Sandra Grazzini-Rucki against Michael Brodkorb.
The Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Stalking which was served on Brodkorb in October was dismissed at a court hearing earlier today in Clearwater, Florida by Judge Christopher LaBruzzo. Grazzini-Rucki first alleged Brodkorb was harassing her in Florida just one hour after Brodkorb appeared on the radio in Minnesota with his writing partner, Allison Mann, to announce the release of their new book, The Girls Are Gone.
Brodkorb has never been to Florida, nor did he travel to Florida for the hearing. His attorney, Marie Sartiano Schoeb, filed a motion to dismiss the harassment order and argued today in court that Florida lacked “personal jurisdiction” over Brodkorb and therefore the harassment order should be dismissed.
The court agreed and the Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Stalking was dismissed. Grazzini-Rucki now resides in Clearwater, Florida and she attended today’s hearing. Brodkorb was in Minnesota and would have testified over the phone if required by the court. But the court did not need any testimony from Brodkorb to dismiss the harassment order filed by Grazzini-Rucki.
Brodkorb said today he was happy the harassment order was dismissed. “I’ve never harassed Ms. Grazzini-Rucki in any state and I’m glad the court dismissed her latest efforts to silence the media,” said Brodkorb. “I want to thank my attorney, Ms. Schoeb, for her legal analysis and counsel,” added Brodkorb.
Ms. Sartiano Schoeb is a partner at the Law Offices of Morrison & Schoeb in Tampa, Florida. Continue reading
Second printing ordered of ‘The Girls Are Gone’
Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann announced today that the second printing of their book, The Girls Are Gone, has been ordered.
Since being released last month, The Girls Are Gone has been a commercial and critical success. The Kindle Edition of The Girls Are Gone is currently listed on Amazon’s Hot New Releases for True Crime Biographies.
“It is exciting to see people not only reading the book but understanding the importance of this story,” said Allison Mann. “We have heard a lot of feedback from readers that have been shocked by the ability of some of the individuals involved to manipulate the legal system,” said Mann.
“It is encouraging to see the reach and impact we are having after only a month,” added Mann.
The Girls Are Gone is published by Wise Ink Creative Publishing and was released on October 23, 2018. The book provides new details about the disappearance of Samantha and Gianna Rucki and the adults who conspired to keep the missing sisters and the truth hidden. Continue reading
Judge: Evavold involved in harassment of Brodkorb’s wife and children
A judge in Dakota County upheld the Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) granted against Dede Evavold by Michael Brodkorb and Sarah Brodkorb for Evavold’s involvement in distributing a photograph of Michael Brodkorb’s wife and minor children.
In an order released today, Judge M. Michael Baxter ruled that Evavold “was involved in the chain of events that led to repeated harassment of [Sarah Brodkorb] and her minor children.” The HRO against Evavold will remain in place until November 19, 2020.
The photograph of Ms. Brodkorb with her minor children was distributed multiple times with false allegations on a social media account connected to Sandra Grazzini-Rucki and her supporters. The same social media account had been investigated by law enforcement for publishing threatening, harassing, and defamatory statements targeting judges, law enforcement, court staff, and journalists.
The HROs were filed by Michael Brodkorb and Sarah Brodkorb in August in Dakota County against Diane Ristau of Medford, Carrie Beaudette of St. Joseph, and Dede Evavold of St. Cloud.
In September, Judge Baxter upheld the HRO filed against Ristau after she requested a hearing to contest the HRO. Judge Baxter said Ristau was involved in a “conspiracy to commit harassment” when she took a picture of Ms. Brodkorb and her minor children while shopping and later distributed the picture to people connected to Sandra Grazzini-Rucki and Dede Evavold. Continue reading
Book Reading, Discussion, and Signing at Boneshaker Books
Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann will be reading from and signing their book, The Girls Are Gone from 6 PM – 8 PM at Boneshaker Books in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Book Reading, Discussion, and Signing in Minneapolis
Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann will be reading from and signing their book, The Girls Are Gone from 6 PM – 9 PM at the 331 Club in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Michael and Allison will give remarks at 7 PM
In the news: AM 1280 The Patriot
Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann appeared on Saturday’s episode of the Northern Alliance Radio Network with Mitch Berg on AM 1280 The Patriot to discuss their new book, The Girls Are Gone.
The Girls Are Gone is available for sale through numerous retailers in both paperback and ebook.