The Lane Myers lawsuit most commonly referenced online is a federal civil rights case he filed in Michigan in 2022, but Myers, a YouTuber who describes himself as a First Amendment activist, has also been the defendant in criminal cases in Arizona and New Mexico. As of mid-2025, the Michigan federal case had been terminated, Myers had accepted a felony plea deal in Arizona, and a New Mexico judge had dismissed six charges against him without prejudice.
The Michigan Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit
Myers filed Myers v. Wren in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan in 2022, docketed as Case No. 1:22-cv-00748. The suit was brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and classified as an “Other Civil Rights” action.1PACER Monitor. Lane Myers v Christopher Wren, et al He named three Newaygo County defendants: County Administrator Christopher Wren, Parks and Recreation Director Nicholas Smith, and Sheriff’s Sergeant Christopher Freriks.
Myers was granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis, meaning he could pursue the case without paying filing fees. Early on, in August 2022, the court denied his motion for a temporary restraining order, and an amended complaint he later filed was struck as untimely.2CourtListener. Myers v. Wren District Judge Paul L. Maloney presided, with Magistrate Judge Phillip J. Green handling referrals.
Myers appealed to the Sixth Circuit in December 2022. That appeal, Case No. 0:22-cv-02148, was terminated on April 3, 2024.1PACER Monitor. Lane Myers v Christopher Wren, et al The underlying district court case was terminated on September 11, 2025. The specific manner of resolution — dismissal, judgment, or settlement — is not reflected in the available docket entries.2CourtListener. Myers v. Wren
Arizona Criminal Charges and Plea Deal
In Pima County, Arizona, prosecutors charged Myers with felony and misdemeanor counts of aggravated harassment, harassment, and stalking. The alleged victim was Shannon Walker, Director of Development for the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law and the wife of Tucson City Prosecutor Matthew Walker.3Really Cool Site. Lane Myers Held Without Bond for New Charges
In March 2025, three additional charges were added. Prosecutors alleged Myers CC’d Walker on an email, filmed publicly available information about her, and posted a meme showing her family with his own face superimposed over the children’s faces. After the new charges, Myers was held without bond pending a hearing before Judge D. Douglas Metcalf. The court also ordered him to have no contact with Walker and to remove all YouTube videos featuring her. According to reporting on the case, Myers refused to comply, arguing he had not been given a specific list of which videos to remove, and was reported to have violated the no-contact order during interviews with other online commentators.3Really Cool Site. Lane Myers Held Without Bond for New Charges
On June 10, 2025, while held at the Pima County Adult Correctional facility, Myers accepted a plea deal. He pleaded guilty to one count of stalking causing distress or fear, a Class 5 felony, and one count of aggravated harassment, a Class 6 felony. Prosecutor Rachel Stiles indicated both counts would be treated as aggravated and that Myers’ prior felony convictions would factor into his sentence. Under Arizona law, the Class 6 felony carried a presumptive one-year prison term, rising to two years if aggravated; the Class 5 felony carried a presumptive term of two years, or two and a half if aggravated. Sentencing was scheduled for July 1, 2025. Myers was represented by associate attorney Mark Resnick.4Really Cool Site. Lane Myers Takes Surprise Monday Plea Deal
Myers also pursued an appeal of a civil no-contact order tied to the Arizona case. The Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two, granted him an extension until August 6, 2025, to file his opening brief after his original July 17 deadline passed. According to reporting, Myers intended to use the appeal to challenge his criminal conviction and the associated criminal protective order.5Really Cool Site. Lane Myers Gets Rare Legal Victory in New Mexico
New Mexico Charges Dismissed
Separately, Myers faced six charges in New Mexico stemming from a 2023 incident at a campground. The case ran into repeated procedural problems: the original judge recused, Myers’ defense attorney withdrew, and Myers failed to appear on a bench warrant.5Really Cool Site. Lane Myers Gets Rare Legal Victory in New Mexico
On July 24, 2025, Judge Catherine E. Taylor dismissed all six charges without prejudice, which means prosecutors could refile them. The dismissal came after a hearing scheduled for the following Monday was removed from the calendar. Myers and his supporters described the outcome as a rare legal victory.5Really Cool Site. Lane Myers Gets Rare Legal Victory in New Mexico
Who Lane Myers Is
Myers has been described as a bicycle enthusiast and part-time YouTuber who positions himself as a “protector of the first amendment.”3Really Cool Site. Lane Myers Held Without Bond for New Charges His channel has featured content about his own legal proceedings and instructional videos on citing legal rulings. His cases have drawn coverage from other commentators in the First Amendment auditing community, and his defense was partially crowdfunded through a GiveSendGo campaign that had raised just over $9,000 toward a $30,000 goal as of July 2025.5Really Cool Site. Lane Myers Gets Rare Legal Victory in New Mexico