Fired gay radio host to anyone believing forensic evidence against him: “Shame on you!”

The saga involving gay radio host Seth Dunlap continues…

Just to recap: Dunlap, former host of “The Last Lap With Seth Dunlap” on WWL Radio in New Orleans, is accused of tweeting an antigay slur at himself from his the station’s official Twitter account then demanding $1.8 million from the company.

Every since the story broke in September, Dunlap has maintained his innocence, but forensic evidence found the tweet was sent from an IP address and Apple manufacturing number associated with his iPhone, which he trashed shortly after the tweet was sent, claiming the screen was cracked.

On top of that, investigators also found internet searches on his computer about how to access where Twitter stores IP addresses.

Dunlap has never spoken publicly about the incident. Until now. In a series of tweets posted at 5 o’clock Tuesday morning, he delivered a message to anyone who doesn’t believe his story: “Shame on you.”

“If you believed anything said by a company with billions in assets, unchecked media access, & multiple direct connections to local law enforcement…then shame on you,” he tweeted. “I remained quiet for years for fear of retribution. Retribution came. No longer am I afraid.”

He followed that up with another tweet saying there are “multiple recordings” to support his accusations of “homophobia, racism and misogyny” at WWL.

He then went on to say he plans on being more vocal about inequality and encouraged others to “speak up” as well, giving a shout out to GLAAD, Trevor Project, and the HRC for the work they do.

It should be noted that none of the three organizations Dunlap mentioned have weighed in on this controversy or issued any comment on him. It should also be noted that he has not yet been charged with any crimes.

Related: Police strike out in trying to obtain arrest warrant for gay radio host accused of extortion

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Police won’t say why this young gay man died in their custody

A young gay man being held for over a month at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia has died after suffering from an unspecified “chronic illness.”

27-year-old Contravious “Trey” Burson was rushed from the jail to Grady Memorial Hospital after becoming ill on December 12, according to a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office. He died a few hours later.

Police have been staying mum about the whole thing, refusing to say what the “chronic illness” was or why they waited until he was near death before getting him proper medical care.

When pressed for more information, Tracy Flanagan, the sheriff’s office spokeswoman, specifically said, “No additional details can be released at this time.”

Dr. Karen Sullivan, Fulton’s deputy chief medical examiner, tells Project Q that an autopsy on Burson was performed but the results have not yet been released.

“The cause and manner of death are pending investigation,” she says.

Burson was arrested last month after allegedly threatening a security guard at a movie theater.

He was booked into Fulton County Jail on November 2 and charged with aggravated assault, making terroristic threats, and carrying a weapon without a valid license.

Since news of his death broke, Burson’s friends have taken to Facebook to share fond memories of him, remembering his unique sense of humor and dancing skills, as well as his “loving” and “caring” energy.

“He was the person that would light up the room,” Burson’s friend Tolulope Lulu tells Project Q. “He was the person who would give you a listening ear even though he was stressed or going through personal things.”

A funeral will be held this Saturday.

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