Category Archives: Blog Posts

I’d like to talk about the purpose of this Website. It really boils down to one thing: transparency. I think it’s important for people to know about people in the public eye who have potential to have – and actually DO … Continue reading →

So here’s a major problem I have with the kind of guy John L. Smith is: On the one hand, he makes these grand gestures, obviously heart felt and personal, by supporting these “St. Baldrick’s Foundation” events for kids who … Continue reading →

By Steve Barket Las Vegas Nevada, August 21, 2013 The Theme Here is “Acceptance of Responsibility” Let’s see how this plays out with John L. Smith. (alleged actions by Smith) I’m going to tell you a story about Smith, a … Continue reading →

Steven Barket Las Vegas, Nevada 8-21-2013 In My Opinion I read an article by John L. Smith about Kenny “Clutch Cherry Jr.”, It made me think ?         Similarities? Differences? More similarities than differences, I’m afraid. The LVRJ’s John … Continue reading →

Steven Barket posted June 14th 2013 Las Vegas Nevada A critic is a professional who is communicating their opinions and assessments of various forms of creative work such as art, literature, music, cinema, theater, fashion, architecture and food. But is … Continue reading →

I of all people know that page hit counters are a thing of the past, how ever this site has been up since August 2010, Almost 3 years this August it has received in excess of 1,000,000 million hits as … Continue reading →

Dear John, I’m challenging you to an open forum, whether it be a recorded phone call or meeting, to discuss why you print lies and omissions and not both sides of the story — in other words, I want to … Continue reading →

John L. Smith the award winning journalist, libel, bankrupt and DUI guy has to keep his word to the court and ex-wife. After watching the court video from June 13th 2012 it was clear that John L. Smith thinks that … Continue reading →

The first time I had ever noticed John L Smith, I was sitting on the witness stand in federal court. Smith had on a bow tie and reeked of arrogance. How did Smith end up in this courtroom? Tom Dillard … Continue reading →

As a result of an anonymous tip (with pictures) I first reported this information on August 5, 2010 about problems in John L Smith’s marriage with wife Patricia Goldberg Smith. On August 5th 2010 I received information that I declined … Continue reading →

Nothing shocks me about the bankrupt, libelous, DUI guy of Las Vegas – John L. Smith. John Lyle Smith is the voice of the Las Vegas Review Journal (LVRJ), the Las Vegas good-old-boys, Tom Dillard and all the rest. Smith … Continue reading →

John L Smith has written several untruthful articles in the Las Vegas Review Journal (LVRJ) about me. This blog is my side of the story. John L Smith looks like a long-time, up-and-up, successful columnist. But after a little digging … Continue reading →

Just for clarification, I did a little research on the Internet, and look what I found (I know you’re John L Smith, award-winning journalist, but what the heck!): So John, click on that “Journalistic credibility” definition above to go to … Continue reading →

Dear John, I hope you can always keep your job at the Las Vegas Review Journal (LVRJ). I could only imagine how your resumé might read should you need to look for something new. Perhaps something like this: John Lyle … Continue reading →

I am wondering: When you wrote your last article, why was it like your others – so inaccurate?  

Mug Shot #1: The “OK-I-am-caught” look. Or Mug Shot #2: The “deer-in-the-headlights” look. Comments are now open!!!!!

John L Smith, I would like to coin a new phrase for your style of writing: WUI – Writing Under the Influence! (Not to be confused, Mr. Smith, with your recent DUI arrest.) The influence I speak of this time … Continue reading →

Dear Mr. Smith: You’ve been writing about me for more than three years now, and you never stop being a source of fun and entertainment in my life. I would like to coin a new phrase for your style of … Continue reading →

Please see updated info on Las Vegas Review Journal columnist John Lyle Smith’s big bankruptcy ($15.6 million).

In one of John L Smith’s (a k a  the DUI Guy) many negative articles in the Las Vegas Review Journal (April 30, 2009 ) about me, Smith wrote, “… although Jones stopped short of calling Bonvicin a victim.” If … Continue reading →

Those words in all caps in the headline above were the words of Federal Judge Robert C. Jones. I guess John L Smith thought they were no big deal. Gee John … you told me you read the transcripts.

Still waiting on the blood alcohol content report. What deal will John L. Smith make with the DA’s office? Another great mug shot of the ‘Untruthful Reporter’ …

Moral turpitude refers to “conduct that is considered contrary to community standards of justice, honesty or good morals.” John L Smith faces more than $15 million in libel suits, and as a result … bankruptcy. Toss in a DUI arrest … Continue reading →

How will the Las Vegas Review Journal sweep this under the carpet? I can’t wait to read their reporter’s side of the story. Perhaps it will go something like, “It was late and I was tired ….”  or,  “My job … Continue reading →

Steve Barket looks at the Las Vegas DUI Guy … arrested 9-18-2010. Bankruptcy, libel lawsuits, DUI … and he still has a job!!! Only in Las Vegas!!

I have received an anonymous phone call from a person stating that John L. Smith may possibly be getting ready to file for divorce from wife Patricia. Anyone with additional information please E-mail me at [email protected].

Please stand by!!!

I will walk through each and every libel lawsuit filed against John L. Smith. John L. Smith’s reporting is very slanted!!