Benson J. Fischer — the same man who has repeatedly contacted me after I told him to stop — filed a Temporary Peace Order against me in Montgomery County, Maryland. I was served in Nevada on October 13, 2025; the court scheduled a hearing for October 15, 2025. I’m posting the court paperwork and the timeline here so the public can see the record.

What the court papers show

• Case: Benson J. Fischer v. Dennis Yu, District Court of Maryland for Montgomery County, Case No. D-06-CV-25-827574.
• Temporary Peace Order issued: October 8, 2025 (petitioner alleged harassment).
• Service on me (respondent): Henderson Police Department return of service – October 13, 2025 (I was served in Nevada).
• Final Peace Order hearing: scheduled October 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM ET (Silver Spring, MD).
• Petitioner’s requested relief includes removal of posts and cancellation of domains associated with the reporting.

Timeline (key dates)

• April 22, 2025: I published an item about Fischer’s business practices and litigation history (public-interest reporting).
• May 3, 2025: Fischer contacted me via LinkedIn and demanded takedowns. I refused to remove factual reporting.
• May–October 2025: I repeatedly told Fischer (in writing) to stop contacting me directly. Copies of those requests are preserved.
• Oct. 7, 2025: Fischer filed the formal petition for a Peace Order in Montgomery County. The petition lists harassment and requests multiple forms of relief (including removal of posts).
• Oct. 8, 2025: A temporary peace order was entered (the court found reasonable grounds to schedule a hearing).
• Oct. 13, 2025: I was served in Henderson, NV. The sheriff/PD papers and fax cover show service.
• Oct. 15, 2025: Final hearing scheduled (unless continued by the court).

Key points you should know

• The petition alleges that I committed prohibited acts and that Fischer fears bodily harm. Those are allegations the petitioner must prove at the hearing.
• The documents also show examples of the posts and links he wants removed — i.e., the relief sought is to censor the reporting he dislikes. That is relevant context for the court.
• I have copies of the following: the petition, the temporary peace order, the return of service (Henderson PD), the sheriff’s fax cover, the timeline of his subsequent emails to me after I demanded he stop. I will present those in court as needed.

Why this looks like harassment by the petitioner

• After I repeatedly told Fischer to stop contacting me, he continued to email and engage — those emails are timestamped, and copies are included in the record.
• The petition asks the court to force takedowns and cancel domains associated with my reporting — that is relief beyond merely protecting someone from harm; it is a demand to remove lawful speech.
• The public record and prior case dismissals are relevant to this dispute; I will provide the court with the timeline and the underlying evidence showing my posts are based on litigation records and public documents.

What I have done / will do

• I complied with the Temporary Peace Order after service. I will continue to comply until the court rules otherwise.
• I have filed an Emergency Request for Remote Appearance/Continuance due to being served out of state on Oct. 13 and the hearing on Oct. 15.
• I will bring the full exhibit packet to any hearing: all emails, service papers, copies of posts, and relevant court documents.

Practical note for readers and for Fischer

• If you are Mr. Fischer: you repeatedly contacted me after I asked you to stop. The record proves the contacts. If this petition is intended to silence reporting, that will be shown at the hearing.
• For readers: I publish these documents so the public can see the record and judge for themselves. I will update this post after the hearing with the court’s ruling and any filings.

Documents

Please note: the court documents are uploaded below as images. Click each one to enlarge.

Links & further reading

• Peace Order Dismissed — Another Lawfare Loss for Benson Fischer & Richard Schimel
• Lawfare Gone Wrong: How Benson Fisher and Richard Schimel’s Attempts to Silence Critics Keep Failing
• Documenting Fischer’s Continued Harassment: Another Email After Repeated Cease Requests

Closing

I will not engage with Mr. Fischer or his counsel outside of court filings and will continue to document what happens. I will update this page after the hearing.

— Dennis Yu
Date: October 14, 2025ischer — the same man who has repeatedly contacted me after I told him to stop — filed a Temporary Peace Order against me in Montgomery County, Maryland. I was served in Nevada on October 13, 2025; the court scheduled a hearing for October 15, 2025. I’m posting the court paperwork and the timeline here so the public can see the record.

What the court papers show

• Case: Benson J. Fischer v. Dennis Yu, District Court of Maryland for Montgomery County, Case No. D-06-CV-25-827574.
• Temporary Peace Order issued: October 8, 2025 (petitioner alleged harassment).
• Service on me (respondent): Henderson Police Department return of service – October 13, 2025 (I was served in Nevada).
• Final Peace Order hearing: scheduled October 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM ET (Silver Spring, MD).
• Petitioner’s requested relief includes removal of posts and cancellation of domains associated with the reporting.

Timeline (key dates)

• April 22, 2025: I published an item about Fischer’s business practices and litigation history (public-interest reporting).
• May 3, 2025: Fischer contacted me via LinkedIn and demanded takedowns. I refused to remove factual reporting.
• May–October 2025: I repeatedly told Fischer (in writing) to stop contacting me directly. Copies of those requests are preserved.
• Oct. 7, 2025: Fischer filed the formal petition for a Peace Order in Montgomery County. The petition lists harassment and requests multiple forms of relief (including removal of posts).
• Oct. 8, 2025: A temporary peace order was entered (the court found reasonable grounds to schedule a hearing).
• Oct. 13, 2025: I was served in Henderson, NV. The sheriff/PD papers and fax cover show service.
• Oct. 15, 2025: Final hearing scheduled (unless continued by the court).

Key points you should know

• The petition alleges that I committed prohibited acts and that Fischer fears bodily harm. Those are allegations the petitioner must prove at the hearing.
• The documents also show examples of the posts and links he wants removed — i.e., the relief sought is to censor the reporting he dislikes. That is relevant context for the court.
• I have copies of the following: the petition, the temporary peace order, the return of service (Henderson PD), the sheriff’s fax cover, the timeline of his subsequent emails to me after I demanded he stop. I will present those in court as needed.

Why this looks like harassment by the petitioner

• After I repeatedly told Fischer to stop contacting me, he continued to email and engage — those emails are timestamped, and copies are included in the record.
• The petition asks the court to force takedowns and cancel domains associated with my reporting — that is relief beyond merely protecting someone from harm; it is a demand to remove lawful speech.
• The public record and prior case dismissals are relevant to this dispute; I will provide the court with the timeline and the underlying evidence showing my posts are based on litigation records and public documents.

What I have done / will do

• I complied with the Temporary Peace Order after service. I will continue to comply until the court rules otherwise.
• I have filed an Emergency Request for Remote Appearance/Continuance due to being served out of state on Oct. 13 and the hearing on Oct. 15.
• I will bring the full exhibit packet to any hearing: all emails, service papers, copies of posts, and relevant court documents.

Practical note for readers and for Fischer

• If you are Mr. Fischer: you repeatedly contacted me after I asked you to stop. The record proves the contacts. If this petition is intended to silence reporting, that will be shown at the hearing.
• For readers: I publish these documents so the public can see the record and judge for themselves. I will update this post after the hearing with the court’s ruling and any filings.

Documents

Please note: the court documents are uploaded below as images. Click each one to enlarge.

Links & further reading

• Peace Order Dismissed — Another Lawfare Loss for Benson Fischer & Richard Schimel
• Lawfare Gone Wrong: How Benson Fisher and Richard Schimel’s Attempts to Silence Critics Keep Failing
• Documenting Fischer’s Continued Harassment: Another Email After Repeated Cease Requests

Closing

I will not engage with Mr. Fischer or his counsel outside of court filings and will continue to document what happens. I will update this page after the hearing.

— Dennis Yu
Date: October 14, 2025