PPP affiliate Candy Viola sent a cease and desist over Pocono Review's investigation. She never disputed a single fact — then admitted the campaign was planned.
Candy Viola
This outlet documented a pattern of intimidation tied to Candy Viola, a PPP affiliate — starting with a piece examining how fear silences dissent in a small town.
Viola harassed journalists, threatened a politician, and concealed her connection to People’s Playground Project while doing it. She later sent a cease-and-desist letter that this outlet argued may have amounted to an admission of premeditation.
If it happens with Candy Viola and it’s of public interest, we’ll cover it — check back here to stay current.
You can also find more articles about People’s Playground Project, the project Viola is affiliated with.
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