Alan Dershowitz, the renowned legal scholar and longtime defender of civil liberties, recently found himself at the center of a bizarre confrontation at the West Tisbury Farmers Market on Martha’s Vineyard. What started as an attempt to purchase some pierogis escalated into a public dispute that lays bare the growing intolerance among certain progressive circles.
Dershowitz, who has faced backlash for his past representation of high-profile clients Jeffrey Epstein and his vocal support for Israel, was refused service by vendor Krem Miskevich of Good Pierogi. The incident, now dubbed “Pierogi-gate,” has sparked debates about discrimination, free speech, and the left’s selective application of principles like inclusivity.
According to Dershowitz, the refusal stemmed from his political views and legal history. He recounted on his YouTube channel, “He didn’t approve of my politics so he wouldn’t serve me.”
Dershowitz also drew parallels to protected classes under Massachusetts law, arguing, “You couldn’t say ‘I don’t serve black people,’ you couldn’t say, ‘I don’t serve gay people,’ you couldn’t say ‘I don’t serve Jews.’”
He mentioned arriving at the booth wearing a pro-Jewish T-shirt, which he believes may have contributed to the tension.
Miskevich, who uses they/them pronouns, offered their side in a statement: “When he came to our booth, I experienced a surge of emotion. As a chef, I love to share what I cook with the public, regardless of who they are. In this case, what was in the forefront of my mind was the fact that this was the high-profile attorney who represented several sexual predators and abusers including Jeffrey Epstein.”
Just release all the Epstein files already. What’s being hidden?