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IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF REDMONT
CIVIL ACTION
bigpappa140
Plaintiff
v.
Commonwealth of Redmont
Defendant
COMPLAINT
The Plaintiff complains against the Defendant as follows:
WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM THE PLAINTIFF
I. PARTIESI trusted the Department of Justice to protect me when I came forward as a whistleblower to report serious crimes. Instead, the very organization I turned to for protection betrayed that trust in the worst possible way. Dearev, the RBI Director responsible for keeping whistleblowers safe, carelessly exposed my identity to the very criminal I was reporting. For nearly two months, I lived unknowingly in danger while Dearev and the Department of Justice covered up their devastating mistake. I now face the terrifying reality that my safety has been compromised by the people who promised to protect me, leaving me vulnerable to retaliation, harassment, and worse from those I helped investigate.
1. bigpappa140
2. Commonwealth of Redmont
3. Dearev (Agent of Defendant)
II. FACTS
1. Dearev began employment with the Department of Justice on 18 February 2025 as an Investigator.
2. On 12 May 2025, Dearev was promoted to the position of RBI Director, giving him supervisory authority over all investigations and responsibility for maintaining departmental standards.
3. On 7 August 2025, Dearev was appointed as Acting Attorney General, the highest law enforcement position in the Commonwealth.
4. At all times relevant to this action, Dearev was acting within the scope of his official duties as an employee and agent of the Commonwealth of Redmont.
5. On or around 10 June 2025, Plaintiff approached the Department of Justice as a whistleblower with evidence of criminal activity involving player "Nim" and VMA (Vanguard Market Access).
6. When Plaintiff initially contacted Dearev in his capacity as RBI Director, Plaintiff explicitly requested whistleblower protection, stating "I have an NDA but want whistle blower protection" (P-001).
7. Dearev made explicit promises of anonymity and protection, stating: "we can give you anonimity from all reports you give us and protect u from punishment if the information given is valuable" and "We will give you protection if you assure us it is valuable" (P-001).
8. Relying on these promises, Plaintiff provided screenshots of private communications showing criminal activity, with Plaintiff's name visible as the recipient of the communications (P-002, P-003).
9. Dearev confirmed he would maintain confidentiality, stating "your name will be censored from all the evidence u provided btw" (P-002).
10. The communications were marked with official classification: "Classification applying to all previous and future messages: OFFICIAL" (P-004).
11. Plaintiff offered comprehensive cooperation, including a full video of the communications and additional evidence (P-003).
12. Under the Classification Act and subsequently the Classified Materials Act, OFFICIAL classified information is defined as material that "has the potential to cause minor collateral damage to the Government or National Security" and requires appropriate security clearance for access.
13. The unauthorised disclosure of OFFICIAL classified information constitutes "Breach of Integrity" under both classification laws.
14. On 19 June 2025, Dearev sent evidence obtained directly from the Plaintiff in an official investigation, directly to "Nim", indirectly exposing Plaintiff's identity (P-005).
15. Player "Nim" immediately "recognized his DMs with pappa," identifying Plaintiff as the source of the evidence (P-005).
16. When questioned about the exposure, Dearev admitted: "i did" [blur the name] "but he seems to recognize" and acknowledged his error: "yeah i messed up on that tbh" (P-005).
17. Another DOJ employee, T04DS74, correctly identified the problem: "Probably shouldn't have used the screenshots. You should have paraphrased the dms" (P-005).
18. Despite discovering the breach on 19 June 2025, Dearev failed to notify Plaintiff that his identity had been compromised (P-005).
19. Plaintiff remained completely unaware of the breach for nearly two months, from 19 June 2025 until 9 August 2025, leaving him vulnerable to potential retaliation from Nim without the ability to take protective measures.
20. During this extended period of concealment, Plaintiff continued to believe his anonymity was protected and remained exposed to unknown risks and potential retaliation.
21. The Department of Justice Policy Handbook requires evidence to be "stored properly and safely" and mandates that "all communication regarding ongoing and future investigations and cases are classified." (P-006)
22. The RBI Policy Handbook, which Defendant was responsible for implementing, requires "evidence integrity" and states that improper evidence handling "could end with evidence getting tampered with, leaked, or ruin established relationships between informants." (P-007)
23. The Whistleblowers Act provides statutory protection for individuals who report misconduct, which Defendant failed to uphold.
24. Dearev violated multiple departmental policies despite his position as RBI Director and later Acting Attorney General.
25. The breach exposed Plaintiff to potential retaliation, including harassment, intimidation, economic harm, and interference with his activities in the Redmont for nearly two months without his knowledge.
26. The Commonwealth's failure to notify Plaintiff of the breach prevented informed decision-making about safety and continued participation, representing a continuing and egregious violation of its duty of care.
III. CLAIMS FOR RELIEF
1. Breach of Whistleblower Protection
Dearev, in his role as RBI Director, unlawfully violated the Plaintiff's whistleblower protection rights by exposing his identity despite explicit promises of anonymity. The Whistleblowers Act provides statutory protection for individuals who report misconduct, establishing a duty of care to protect cooperating witnesses. Dearev explicitly promised Plaintiff "anonimity from all reports you give us" and assured that "your name will be censored from all the evidence u provided btw" (P-001, P-002). These were not casual remarks but official assurances made by a senior law enforcement official to secure cooperation in a criminal investigation.
By using evidence that directly exposed Plaintiff's identity to the target "Nim" (P-005), the Commonwealth through its agent, materially breached these promises and committed the criminal offense of Whistleblower Anonymity Violation under the Criminal Code Act Part III, Section 8. This offence is defined as when "a person discloses or attempts to disclose the identity of a whistleblower without their consent,". Dearev's actions constitute a clear violation of this criminal statute, as he disclosed Plaintiff's identity as a whistleblower without consent through the use of classified evidence.
This breach was not accidental oversight but negligent disregard for established protocols. The Department of Justice Policy Handbook requires that evidence be "stored properly and safely" and mandates confidentiality of ongoing investigations (P-006). The Commonwealth's violation of these fundamental protections, combined with the criminal violation of whistleblower anonymity laws, undermines the entire whistleblower system and exposes cooperative citizens to retaliation.
The Criminal Code Act explicitly provides that "crimes may be used to seek damages" in civil proceedings. The Commonwealth's criminal violation of whistleblower anonymity laws creates an independent basis for civil liability and damages beyond the breach of promises made to Plaintiff.
2. Breach of Integrity - Unauthorised Disclosure of Classified Information
The Defendant committed the criminal offence of Breach of Integrity by disclosing OFFICIAL classified information without proper authorisation. The communications between Plaintiff and Dearev were explicitly marked "Classification applying to all previous and future messages: OFFICIAL" (P-004), placing them under the protection of the Classification Act and subsequently the Classified Materials Act.
Under both classification laws, OFFICIAL information is defined as material that "has the potential to cause minor collateral damage to the Government or National Security." The unauthorised disclosure of such classified information constitutes Breach of Integrity. By using the unredacted classified communications in the investigation and exposing them to "Nim," Dearev violated the classification protections and committed this criminal offence under Criminal Code Act Part III, Section 10.
The Defendant's criminal violation of classification laws creates an independent basis for civil liability and damages. This violation was particularly egregious as it involved a senior law enforcement official who should have been acutely aware of classification requirements and the serious consequences of unauthorised disclosure.
The unauthorised disclosure not only violated the law but also undermined the integrity of the classification system and endangered national security by demonstrating that classified information cannot be "stored properly and safely".
3. Violation of Constitutional Rights
Defendant's conduct violated Plaintiff's constitutional rights under Section 32(14) of the Constitution, which guarantees that "[e]very citizen has the right to life, liberty, and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice." By exposing Plaintiff's identity without following proper procedures and then concealing this breach, Defendant deprived Plaintiff of his security and liberty interests without due process.
The constitutional guarantee of security encompasses protection from government actions that expose citizens to harm or retaliation. Defendant's reckless handling of sensitive information and subsequent concealment violated these fundamental principles. The failure to notify Plaintiff of the breach further compounded this constitutional violation by denying him the opportunity to protect himself or seek redress.
The egregious nature of Defendant's conduct - promising protection, violating that promise, and then concealing the violation - represents a fundamental breach of the constitutional duty owed to citizens.
4. Breach of Official Duty of Care
Dearev, in his capacity as RBI Director, owed Plaintiff a statutory and constitutional duty of care to handle sensitive information properly and protect cooperating witnesses. As established in smokeyybunnyyy v. Commonwealth of Redmont [2024] FCR 103, "Every department within the executive branch has a duty of care to uphold its constitutional obligations," and when this duty "is not upheld, it is considered a breach, and the party who is obliged to uphold the duty can be liable for damages."
The RBI Policy Handbook explicitly requires investigators to "maintain confidentiality relating to cases/investigations" and prohibits "the release of sensitive information, or case-related information, to outside parties" (P-007). The Department of Justice Policy Handbook further mandates "Investigations must focus solely on the purpose of the investigation, never going outside the confines of the law nor disregarding the rights of any citizen" (P-006). As RBI Director, Dearev was personally responsible for ensuring these protocols were followed, yet the Commonwealth through its agent violated them.
This breach was not a mere technical violation but a fundamental failure to protect a vulnerable citizen who had placed his trust in law enforcement. The continuing nature of the breach - through the failure to notify Plaintiff of the compromise (P-005) - demonstrates ongoing negligence and disregard for official duties.
5. Negligent Investigation Practices
The Commonwealth failed to meet the standard of care required for criminal investigations by compromising evidence integrity and witness protection. As demonstrated in GnomeWhisperer v. Commonwealth of Redmont [2025] FCR 11, courts will hold government officials accountable for negligent conduct that harms citizens, particularly when such conduct demonstrates "outrageous" disregard for proper procedures.
The RBI Policy Handbook warns that improper evidence handling "could end with evidence getting tampered with, leaked, or ruin established relationships between informants to the department, witnesses testifying on our behalf, and much more" (P-007). Despite Dearev's supposed training and senior position, the Defendant used evidence in a manner that immediately compromised the investigation's integrity (P-005).
When questioned by colleague T04DS74, who noted, "Probably shouldn't have used the screenshots. You should have paraphrased the dms," Dearev acknowledged his error with "yeah i messed up on that tbh" (P-005). This admission demonstrates awareness of proper procedures and conscious deviation from them. In [2025] FCR 11, the Federal Court treated the conduct and self-incriminating statements of a government official as persuasive evidence of negligence, warranting substantial damages.
The negligent investigation practices not only harmed Plaintiff but also potentially compromised future investigations by demonstrating that the Department cannot be trusted to protect cooperating witnesses.
6. Loss of Enjoyment
The manner in which the Commonwealth handled this matter significantly diminished Plaintiff's enjoyment of participation in the community. Under the Legal Damages Act, "Loss of Enjoyment in Redmont" covers situations where an "injured party loses, or has diminished, their ability to engage in certain activities in the way that the injured party did before the harm."
As established in RylandW v. The Commonwealth of Redmont [2025] SCR 4, the Supreme Court recognised loss of enjoyment as a compensable harm, awarding $10,000 in consequential damages for such loss. While the Court did not elaborate extensively on its reasoning, the recognition supports the principle that when government error or misconduct diminishes a citizen’s ability to participate fully and freely in community life, consequential damages are warranted.
The breach of trust by a senior law enforcement official has created ongoing anxiety and fear about Plaintiff's safety and standing in the community. Plaintiff's willingness to cooperate with law enforcement - a civic duty that should be commended - instead resulted in his exposure and vulnerability.
This loss of enjoyment was compounded by the Commonwealth's failure to acknowledge the breach or take corrective action for nearly two months. From 19 June to 9 August 2025, Plaintiff remained in the position of being exposed without even knowing it, completely unable to take protective measures or address potential community misconceptions about his role in this investigation. During this entire period, Plaintiff has remained unknowingly vulnerable to retaliation from those he had helped investigate.
The shock of discovering that his safety had been compromised for nearly two months - by the very people who promised to protect him - has fundamentally altered Plaintiff's ability to participate freely and enjoyably in the Redmont community. Plaintiff now experiences anxiety about potential retaliation, questions whether he can trust law enforcement, and feels vulnerable in situations where he previously felt safe.
7. Failure to Disclose Security Breach
Even after discovering that Plaintiff's identity had been compromised on 19 June 2025, the Defendant failed in its continuing duty to notify Plaintiff of this critical security breach. This failure represents a separate and ongoing violation of the duty of care owed to cooperating witnesses and whistleblowers.
As established in smokeyybunnyyy v. Commonwealth of Redmont [2024] FCR 103, government departments have fundamental obligations to citizens, and when these obligations are not upheld, it constitutes a breach for which the government can be held liable. Law enforcement agencies have a fundamental obligation to inform cooperating witnesses when their safety or anonymity has been compromised. This allows the witness to make informed decisions about their continued cooperation, seek legal counsel, or take protective measures.
The RBI Policy Handbook explicitly establishes that "The RBI is led by the RBI director who is in charge of organizing and assigning Investigators on investigations. The rbi director holds the responsibility to maintain the upholding of rights for witnesses, suspects, and members of the public and ensuring their investigators do the same" (P-007). As RBI Director, Dearev had the explicit responsibility to protect witness rights and ensure his investigators followed proper protocols. His failure to maintain these protections and his subsequent concealment of the breach for nearly two months represents a fundamental violation of his core duties as outlined in the RBI handbook.
By concealing this breach, the Commonwealth deprived Plaintiff of these essential rights and protections for an unconscionably long period. During this time, Plaintiff remained exposed to unknown risks, unable to take any protective measures, and continued to operate under the false belief that his anonymity was secure. The concealment also prevented proper accountability and remedial action for almost two months.
This ongoing failure to disclose demonstrates a pattern of callous disregard for Plaintiff's welfare, and represents a continuing and egregious violation of the Commonwealth's duty of care to its citizens. The extended duration of this concealment makes the violation particularly severe and warrants substantial damages.
IV. PRAYER FOR RELIEF
The Plaintiff, respectfully prays that this Honourable Court enter judgment in his favour and grant the following relief:
Both the RBI Policy Handbook and DOJ Policy Handbook explicitly warn of termination for such conduct. The RBI Policy Handbook states that violations of confidentiality rules "will result in disciplinary action, or if severe enough, termination of employment within the department" (P-007). Similarly, the DOJ Policy Handbook warns under "Confidentiality" that "leaking confidential communication will result in disciplinary action, up to and potential including termination of employment from the department" (P-006).
Dearev's conduct clearly meets the standard for "severe enough" violations warranting termination under both handbooks, as it involved:
Criminal violation of classification laws (Breach of Integrity)Criminal violation of whistleblower anonymity laws (Whistleblower Anonymity Violation)Breach of constitutional rights of a cooperating citizenViolation of explicit promises made to secure whistleblower cooperationLeaking confidential communications in violation of DOJ policyExtended concealment of security breachMultiple violations of Department of Justice and RBI policy requirements
Such positions demand the highest standards of integrity and competence, which Dearev has fundamentally failed to meet through multiple serious violations. The Commonwealth cannot argue that someone whose conduct warrants termination under their own policies should continue to hold the highest law enforcement positions in the government. Removal is essential to protect future whistleblowers and ensure proper adherence to legal and ethical standards within the Department of Justice.
2. Compensatory Damages: The Plaintiff asks for an award of compensatory damages in the amount of $15,000 to fully compensate for the quantifiable harm suffered as a direct result of Defendant's breach of whistleblower protection. This includes the loss of anonymity, exposure to retaliation risk, and the ongoing anxiety and security concerns resulting from the breach.
3. Consequential Damages: The Plaintiff seeks consequential damages for the intangible but very real harms inflicted:
- Loss of Enjoyment Damages:$25,000 for the diminished ability to participate in the Redmont community due to safety concerns and loss of trust in law enforcement institutions
The conduct here was particularly egregious and outrageous: a senior law enforcement official made explicit promises of protection to secure cooperation, violated those promises through negligent evidence handling, admitted his wrongdoing ("yeah i messed up on that tbh"), and then concealed the breach from the very person who was harmed. This represents a fundamental betrayal of public trust and strikes at the heart of the whistleblower protection system that is essential to effective law enforcement.
The severity of this misconduct cannot be overstated. The Commonwealth, through its agent, not only violated the initial promise of protection but then compounded this harm by concealing the breach for almost two months, leaving Plaintiff exposed to unknown risks while believing he was safe. This extended concealment demonstrates a callous disregard for Plaintiff's welfare and transforms what could have been a single incident into months of ongoing harm and violation.
As established in Federal Court precedent, for damages that occurred as a result of criminal activities, courts may award punitive damages equal to the amount of fines that would be collected in a criminal proceeding (see MegaMinerM v. Blazora Corporation [2025] FCR 27). Additionally, treble damages serve as a strong deterrent to future wrongful conduct and are appropriate for heinous and outrageous actions by government defendants (see lucaaasserole v Naezaratheus et al. [2025] FCR 50).
The Plaintiff seeks punitive damages as follows:
- $175,000 for breach of constitutional rights, representing the fundamental nature of constitutional violations and treble damages for the constitutional harm
- $150,000 for violation of whistleblower protection laws and policies, reflecting the critical importance of protecting cooperative witnesses
- $20,000 for Breach of Integrity (criminal fine equivalent: maximum $20,000 for 200 penalty units)
- $2,000 for Whistleblower Anonymity Violation (criminal fine equivalent: maximum $2,000 for 20 penalty units)
- $100,000 for breach of official duty of care, accounting for the betrayal of public trust by a senior official
- $53,000 for failure to disclose security breach for nearly two months, representing the extended and egregious nature of this ongoing violation
5. Injunctive Relief: The Plaintiff requests that this Court issue a permanent injunction requiring the Department of Justice to:
- Provide mandatory training on evidence handling and witness protection for all RBI personnel
- Establish clear procedures for notifying witnesses when their anonymity has been compromised
The egregious nature of Defendant's conduct - promising protection, violating that promise, and concealing the violation - demands strong judicial intervention to vindicate Plaintiff's rights and ensure public confidence in the Department of Justice. The requested relief will not only compensate Plaintiff for his injuries but also establish important precedent protecting future whistleblowers and cooperative witnesses.
V. WITNESSES
1. Dearev
2. Juniperfig
3. Kaiserin
4. Gribble19
All witnesses represent named parties present in the Evidence.
VI. EVIDENCE
By making this submission, I agree I understand the penalties of lying in court and the fact that I am subject to perjury should I knowingly make a false statement in court.
DATED: This 10th day of August 2025.
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