Yashar Ali's defamation lawsuit against Los Angeles Magazine was dismissed by Judge Lynne M. Hobbs, who ordered him to pay $43,525 in legal fees and court costs. Ali, a journalist and social media influencer, claimed that a 2021 profile written by Peter Kiefer was defamatory, alleging it depicted him negatively and represented 'journalistic malpractice.' The profile, which included insights from various interviews, portrayed Ali as a significant internet figure involved in major controversies, ultimately leading to his legal challenge that resulted in a ruling against him.
In her ruling, Judge Lynne M. Hobbs not only dismissed Yashar Ali's lawsuit but also ordered him to pay the defendant's legal fees, totaling $43,525.
Ali characterized the Los Angeles Magazine piece as 'defamatory' and accused the publisher and its author of engaging in 'journalistic malpractice,' prompting his 2022 lawsuit.
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