The Mercury News viewed the incident as part of a pattern of harassment on Gackle’s part, noting he repeatedly attacked Salonga and the Mercury News on Twitter. In court, Gackle said the comment was meant sarcastically, and the public defender testified she didn’t believe anyone was in danger during the confrontation. After a public defender intervened, Gackle made the comment, “but I haven’t even punched him yet.”īay Area News Group senior editor Bert Robinson declined comment. According to both parties, Gackle approached Salonga at the event and criticized his reporting on an assault that happened to Gackle in 2017. The Mercury News requested a restraining order against Gackle last August, following an altercation between him and reporter Robert Salonga at a campaign event for District Attorney candidate Sajid Khan.
“I can’t work, I’m disabled, I can’t get benefits… I’m trapped.”
Gackle, who fought against the proposed restraining order in court last month, told San José Spotlight he feels like his life is over. 20, 2024. The Mercury News requested the restraining order after Gackle allegedly threatened a reporter last year. In an order issued Monday, Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Carol Overton ruled Gackle must stay at least 100 yards away from all Mercury News employees. A San Jose court has issued a restraining order against former Mercury News reporter Paul Gackle, ending a long legal battle with the paper.
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