As the Pulse anniversary approaches, it is important to remember that the City of Orlando and Mayor Buddy Dyer lied about and hid Pulse photos of a blocked exit door from the public for nine years. It was only released after years of pressure and when Pulse advocates threatened legal action.
“This is unconscionable deception. Nine years later, we get the photo. Unbelievable. I don’t know how you and others involved in this coverup sleep at night. I really don’t,” victims’ advocate Dr. Zachary Blair emailed to Orlando City Commissioners and City of Orlando government employees.
It is unbelievable that nine years later, the truth finally came out, with no thanks to the City of Orlando. It is absolutely disgraceful that Orlando City Hall, Mayor Buddy Dyer, Chief of Staff Heather Fagan and Public Information Manager Ashley Papagni lied about the blocked door and hid the photos from the public.
“Luis Capo died after being trapped in this room for 30 minutes. José could see the patio through the glass and tried to move the cooler so that they could all exit to safety and get to paramedics, but it was too heavy for him to move. 5 people were stuck in here for 30 minutes,” victims’ advocate Dr. Zachary Blair recently emailed Heather Fagan. “You should be ashamed of yourself. I hope your paycheck and promotion was worth it.”…