BREAKING: Supreme Court Clears Governor Dickerson in $10M Cabinet Promise Lawsuit

With contributions from Cason Bothel, Jay Mitnaul, and Hudson Stigall

The Supreme Court ruled 7-0 in favor of Governor Dajeun Dickerson Jr. of Zulch City on Friday morning, clearing him in the first major lawsuit of the week at American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS). The Governor, who took the stand in his own defense, was sued for allegedly failing to fulfill promised cabinet appointments. In a rare move, the case bypassed all lower courts and went straight to the Supreme Court.

The case, brought by delegate James Toth IV of Zulch City, accused Governor Dickerson of breaking campaign promises. Toth claimed that during the campaign, Dickerson personally told him he would receive a cabinet position if he won. But after his victory, that appointment never came—prompting the delegate to file a suit against the governor, seeking $10 million in damages.

Several other delegates also say Governor Dickerson broke campaign promises by failing to appoint them after allegedly guaranteeing roles. According to Dickerson and Lt. Governor Zachary May of Bishop City, they met with potential nominees Tuesday night for interviews, where the governor wrote down names and possible positions in a notebook. However, multiple delegates signed affidavits claiming they were explicitly promised positions they were never appointed to.

Testimony focused on whether the promise was genuine and official. The plaintiff called several witnesses, including The Hetuck Special Correspondent Jay Mitnaul, who described suspicious behavior among those close to the governor and said delegates told him they had been marked down and “guaranteed” positions. Dickerson’s notebook, listing names and possible roles, was entered as evidence.
The governor’s legal team argued that campaign promises don’t represent official agreements. They claimed no formal offers were made and that appointments were based on qualifications—not on who asked first.

To close the trial, Governor Dickerson took the stand himself despite being warned against it by his legal team, including Attorney General Elias Stienecker of Chapman City, and Lt. Governor May. He admitted to writing names down in a notebook, but said it was only part of the interview process after the election—not a promise. “We gave [Toth] an offer and an opportunity,” Dickerson said.

With both sides telling very different stories, delegates have been speaking out.
“It was pretty apparent that the governor was a little shaky on his testimony… it was a little obvious that he was lying,” said Hudson Mercer of Favreau City.

In contrast, Lt. Governor May defended Dickerson: “I know [Dajeun] has integrity, and I highly doubt that he wouldn’t fulfill those promises.” He reaffirmed his loyalty, adding, “We ran as a duo, and we go down as a duo.”

While the court may have ruled overwhelmingly in Governor Dickerson’s favor, pressure on his administration is far from over. New concerns are emerging, and public opinion remains split.

Regardless of the verdict, one thing is clear: Delegates are demanding greater transparency and accountability. With more developments expected, many are watching closely, knowing this could set the tone for the rest of the week at ALBBS.