+ JamesB Posted July 8 Posted July 8 The letter has some elements of a professional cease-and-desist notice (e.g., formal structure, legal terms, specific demands), but several red flags suggest it was not drafted by a licensed attorney: - The misapplication of the CCPA and vague legal references (“courts around the world”). - The lack of attorney credentials, firm details, or contact information. - Inconsistent tone, excessive repetition. - Overreaching threats (e.g., “crimes against children”) that don’t align with the allegations. It’s more likely that this letter was drafted by a non-lawyer, possibly “the client” himself or someone with access to legal templates, aiming to intimidate the recipient into compliance. + DrownedBoy and Saabster 2
+ sam.fitzpatrick Posted July 8 Posted July 8 @RadioRob Since the letter is not addressed to you or to Company of Men, even if it had been written by an attorney it would not have been a valid cease and desist order. I would have returned it to the post office marked "Addressee Unknown." + PhileasFogg and mike carey 1 1
mike carey Posted July 8 Posted July 8 He currently claims to be in Sydney, asking only $AU500 per hour.
+ PhileasFogg Posted July 8 Posted July 8 It’s sad to see someone flailing around digging the hole even deeper for themselves Mr Regan’s address appears to be an apartment complex. i ran the letter through AI asking if it seemed legitimate and well written. The response: The letter appears superficially formatted like a legal cease-and-desist letter, but there are several signs that call into question its professional legitimacy and authorship by an attorney. Here’s a breakdown: ✅ Strengths (Superficial Plausibility) Uses legal terminology (e.g., “defamation,” “libelous,” “emotional harm”). Lists specific URLs and alleged harms. Uses phrases like “pursuant to,” “cease and desist,” and references legal standards. Provides an official-looking return address and a government-affiliated email (though that’s also suspicious—see below). 🚩 Red Flags and Concerns 1. Email Address Is Highly Suspec [email protected] is a California Safe at Home program address for victims of abuse to receive mail confidentially—not for issuing legal threats. An actual law firm would use a custom domain (e.g., @reganlaw.com), not a state protection program’s email. 2. No Law Firm Listed There is no law firm name, bar number, or contact phone number. Professional legal correspondence always includes firm details and the name/bar ID of the representing attorney. 3. Tone and Language Phrases like “calling him ‘batshit crazy’” and “referring to him as a ‘terrible person’” are emotionally charged and colloquial—not standard in professional legal writing. It reads more like an internet forum defense than a lawyer’s formal cease-and-desist. 4. Mixes Legal Claims and Pop-Legal Terms References to “copyright law” for use of a name are murky. Copyright applies to original works, not typically names or likenesses unless part of creative work. Using the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to request deletion of forum posts is a misapplication of that law. 5. Questionable Claims Refers to a burglary connected to online comments, yet no exhibit or police report is attached. Claiming courts “around the world” have recognized individual rights to be free from “libel on web pages” is vague and irrelevant to U.S. jurisdiction. ✅ Bottom Line This letter does not appear to be professionally written or legally enforceable. It mimics the structure of a cease-and-desist, but key markers of legitimacy are missing. It is likely an intimidation attempt by a private individual pretending to be legally represented + DrownedBoy, Saabster and Whippoorwill 1 2
TJMS Posted July 8 Posted July 8 LOL! This is getting interesting. I am a retired lawyer and JES is blowing smoke. Giving one's opinion is not actionable. Slander/Libel is. Stating "I do not recommend him" or "avoid him" does not remotely approach the elements needed to prove those torts. Whippoorwill, + JamesB and + mature_guy 1 2
mike carey Posted July 8 Posted July 8 19 minutes ago, TJMS said: LOL! This is getting interesting. I am a retired lawyer and JES is blowing smoke. Giving one's opinion is not actionable. Slander/Libel is. Stating "I do not recommend him" or "avoid him" does not remotely approach the elements needed to prove those torts. At least he didn't say that the site had slandered him! TJMS 1
+ PhileasFogg Posted July 8 Posted July 8 2 hours ago, mike carey said: At least he didn't say that the site had slandered him! True. But I do think that we should have a practice of sticking to the facts and how events made us feel rather than risk creating a case for libel that does involve the site. Personally, I’d rather not have my posts (and identity) subject to discovery in due process TJMS, MikeBiDude and + Pensant 2 1
BuffaloKyle Posted July 8 Posted July 8 The letter not even being signed at the end is a big thing I noticed, just the "lawyer's" name.
TJMS Posted July 9 Posted July 9 Most people that say they have consulted a lawyer, in my experience of 40 years in the law, have not! MikeBiDude, jackcali, Whippoorwill and 2 others 3 2
56harrisond Posted July 9 Posted July 9 Just sayin False Impersonation | California Penal Code 529 WWW.EGATTORNEYS.COM False impersonation laws under California Penal Code 529, by our criminal lawyers which makes it a crime falsely pretend to... + PhileasFogg 1
rvwnsd Posted July 9 Posted July 9 A couple of pics showing police cars and cops doesn't seem like a police report. And no police department would conclude that a burglary is connected with posts on this site. And I love the client name. I don't know of any attorney who would refer to their client by their Rentmen handle. Just when you think you have seen it all! + azdr0710, Beancounter, TJMS and 1 other 3 1
danteig Posted July 9 Posted July 9 Lmao. Does he really think that’s how professional lawyers write? batshit crazy indeed 😂 TJMS and + mature_guy 2
DC Guy 92 Posted July 10 Posted July 10 How can he possibly not see that this alienates more clients than anything?
+ Rgsnva Posted July 10 Posted July 10 Hi all. Having read all this, I have questions about RM safety. Posted in the Questions about Hiring forum because I thought it more appropriate, but still an off-shoot from this thread.
TJMS Posted July 10 Posted July 10 (edited) There have been highly respect members of the Forum say positive things about him, although I have experienced his off-putting requests to remove my posts Edited July 10 by TJMS
+ glutes Posted July 13 Posted July 13 (edited) On 7/10/2025 at 2:28 PM, TJMS said: There have been highly respect members of the Forum say positive things about him, although I have experienced his off-putting requests to remove my posts That's nice that JesTwink has some positive remarks here, but Glutes doesn't fuck crazy. Edited July 13 by glutes
+ Twinkluvr Posted July 13 Author Posted July 13 The saddest part is that this thread would’ve slipped by with maybe 100 views, but now it’s on track to hit 10K. At first I thought he was just a terrible person , now it’s obvious that the poor middle aged man is more batshit crazy. TJMS, + PhileasFogg, carnalvore and 1 other 2 1 1
TJMS Posted July 17 Posted July 17 sometimes, less is more. Maybe JESTwink should follow this philosophy + mature_guy 1
wsc Posted July 22 Posted July 22 Saw his ad some time ago and quickly concluded this provider was not for me. Liked the pics showing him in adventurous settings and activities but overall appeared a bit swishy and strongly suggestive of a drama queen; not my cup of tea. So, when I noticed that this thread had gotten so much attention and participation I had to ask, What's all the buzz about this boy? Havig now read it all, asked and answered. Jeez! What a hot mess! + azdr0710 1
+ azdr0710 Posted July 25 Posted July 25 For those just now seeing this thread for the first time and wondering about the pinned status, please take a few minutes to go over the entire thing and learn a few things. As always, level-headed moderator RadioRob clarifies a lot. + glutes 1
Savage D Posted July 27 Posted July 27 @RadioRob maybe you should pin this in the inquiries from other countries since this guy (currently listed in Australia) seems to scam across the world.
DavidNY Posted Sunday at 05:43 PM Posted Sunday at 05:43 PM Also goes by JestwinkX JestwinkXx and JestwinkXXX and has at least 12 profiles on Company of men more red flags than a Beijing patriot parade + azdr0710, jackcali, peter831 and 3 others 1 1 4
+ azdr0710 Posted Sunday at 08:47 PM Posted Sunday at 08:47 PM wow, I'm now apparently "blocked" when trying to open his RM profile!....never happened before with any provider......apparently because of me questioning his age in a DM we had a couple months ago......he also wanted me to see about having this entire thread deleted because his Dad is a "French diplomat" and a googling of his real name evidently leads to this thread - he said......... TJMS 1
TJMS Posted Sunday at 08:51 PM Posted Sunday at 08:51 PM LOL! Probably his "Dad" is President Macron, no less!!! + azdr0710 1
Alchemy Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago I saw JesTwink about a year ago in NYC and had a nice time with him. I found him sexy, compassionate and interesting. He's educated and articulate, well informed on current events and speaks multiple languages. (I tend to enjoy a little conversation with providers beforehand, probably more so than others.) Of course, none of this negates the other issues raised but I enjoyed my two hours with him. RadioRob and + PhileasFogg 2
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