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www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Miscellaneous

Three producers suing Rebel Wilson seek to delay case to investigate who is behind website that published grotesque lies'

Producers suing Rebel Wilson for defamation have requested a stay to investigate anonymous website sources amidst ongoing legal disputes. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Garth Brooks' rape accuser slams singer for revealing her name: 'He thinks the laws don't apply to him'

Garth Brooks publicly named his rape accuser, igniting backlash and accusations of further victimization amid their ongoing legal battle. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

'Baby Reindeer' is an Emmy favorite and facing a lawsuit at the same time

Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer' is an Emmy favorite but faces a legal battle from a woman claiming to be the character's inspiration. [ more ]
Fortune
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Rudy Giuliani's creditors are going after his cash, Yankees collectibles, watches, a TV and furniture

Freeman and Moss are intensifying efforts to collect their $148 million judgment against Giuliani by claiming his property and assets. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Former T-Mobile CEO to be deposed in $100m defamation suit from Trump ally

John Legere faces a deposition in a $100 million defamation suit due to insufficient settlement offer to Florida businessman Grant Cardone. [ more ]
Washington Post
8 months ago
OMG science

Famed climate scientist wins million-dollar verdict against right-wing bloggers

Prominent climate scientist Michael Mann won a defamation case against two right-wing bloggers, who falsely accused him of data manipulation. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Miscellaneous

Three producers suing Rebel Wilson seek to delay case to investigate who is behind website that published grotesque lies'

Producers suing Rebel Wilson for defamation have requested a stay to investigate anonymous website sources amidst ongoing legal disputes. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Garth Brooks' rape accuser slams singer for revealing her name: 'He thinks the laws don't apply to him'

Garth Brooks publicly named his rape accuser, igniting backlash and accusations of further victimization amid their ongoing legal battle. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

'Baby Reindeer' is an Emmy favorite and facing a lawsuit at the same time

Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer' is an Emmy favorite but faces a legal battle from a woman claiming to be the character's inspiration. [ more ]
Fortune
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Rudy Giuliani's creditors are going after his cash, Yankees collectibles, watches, a TV and furniture

Freeman and Moss are intensifying efforts to collect their $148 million judgment against Giuliani by claiming his property and assets. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Former T-Mobile CEO to be deposed in $100m defamation suit from Trump ally

John Legere faces a deposition in a $100 million defamation suit due to insufficient settlement offer to Florida businessman Grant Cardone. [ more ]
Washington Post
8 months ago
OMG science

Famed climate scientist wins million-dollar verdict against right-wing bloggers

Prominent climate scientist Michael Mann won a defamation case against two right-wing bloggers, who falsely accused him of data manipulation. [ more ]
morelegal-battle
Advocate.com
1 day ago
LGBT

Ted Cruz used a trans wrestler in an attack ad without permission. Now, Mack Beggs is taking legal action

Ted Cruz's campaign uses a transgender athlete's image without permission, leading to accusations of defamation from the athlete, Mack Beggs. [ more ]
#misinformation
www.bbc.com
4 days ago
UK politics

Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court

Tommy Robinson was sentenced to 18 months in jail for contempt of court due to repeated false claims against a Syrian refugee. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Newsmax and voting machine company Smartmatic settle 2020 US election defamation lawsuit

Smartmatic and Newsmax settled a defamation lawsuit just before it was set to go to trial. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Media industry

X refuses to take down post falsely accusing Rev Richard Coles of being a paedophile

X's refusal to remove harmful fake news reveals a crisis in social media accountability, particularly regarding misinformation and defamation.
Public figures face significant challenges in addressing false accusations on social media platforms, leading to calls for more stringent regulation. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
4 days ago
UK politics

Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court

Tommy Robinson was sentenced to 18 months in jail for contempt of court due to repeated false claims against a Syrian refugee. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Newsmax and voting machine company Smartmatic settle 2020 US election defamation lawsuit

Smartmatic and Newsmax settled a defamation lawsuit just before it was set to go to trial. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Media industry

X refuses to take down post falsely accusing Rev Richard Coles of being a paedophile

X's refusal to remove harmful fake news reveals a crisis in social media accountability, particularly regarding misinformation and defamation.
Public figures face significant challenges in addressing false accusations on social media platforms, leading to calls for more stringent regulation. [ more ]
moremisinformation
#roblox
Independent
5 days ago
Miscellaneous

Roblox wars - Irish game developer says he paid thousands in blackmail to catfisher who falsely claimed she was 15

Kevin Nolan alleges he was blackmailed by a YouTuber who threatened to mislabel him as a paedophile in a High Court action against Google. [ more ]
Independent
5 days ago
Miscellaneous

Irish game developer says he paid out thousands to an alleged blackmailer

Kevin Nolan alleges he was blackmailed and defamed by a YouTuber, leading to a High Court case against Google. [ more ]
Independent
5 days ago
Miscellaneous

Roblox wars - Irish game developer says he paid thousands in blackmail to catfisher who falsely claimed she was 15

Kevin Nolan alleges he was blackmailed by a YouTuber who threatened to mislabel him as a paedophile in a High Court action against Google. [ more ]
Independent
5 days ago
Miscellaneous

Irish game developer says he paid out thousands to an alleged blackmailer

Kevin Nolan alleges he was blackmailed and defamed by a YouTuber, leading to a High Court case against Google. [ more ]
moreroblox
#rudy-giuliani
SFGATE
1 week ago
SF real estate

Rudy Giuliani Is Ordered To Hand Over $6.5 Million New York Apartment to Georgia Election Workers He Defamed

Giuliani must turn over his $6.5 million apartment to election workers he defamed, emphasizing legal accountability for false claims. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Giuliani ordered to hand over New York apartment to defamed election staff

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to transfer valuable possessions to election workers he defamed, as part of a court ruling on damages owed. [ more ]
Axios
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Rudy Giuliani ordered to hand over penthouse to defamed Georgia election workers

Giuliani must transfer assets to compensate Fulton County election workers for defamation, marking a significant legal victory against disinformation. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

Rudy Giuliani must turn over NYC apartment, 26 watches to Georgia election workers

Giuliani must turn over valuable assets to election workers he defamed, following a $148 million judgment. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Giuliani Owes Defamed Georgia Election Workers His Apartment and Luxury Items

Rudy Giuliani faces severe financial and personal losses due to defamation as a consequence of his loyalty to Donald Trump. [ more ]
Intelligencer
1 week ago
Wearables

All the Valuables Rudy Giuliani Was Ordered to Hand Over

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to turn over most of his assets to satisfy a $148 million defamation judgment for defaming Georgia election workers. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 week ago
SF real estate

Rudy Giuliani Is Ordered To Hand Over $6.5 Million New York Apartment to Georgia Election Workers He Defamed

Giuliani must turn over his $6.5 million apartment to election workers he defamed, emphasizing legal accountability for false claims. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Giuliani ordered to hand over New York apartment to defamed election staff

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to transfer valuable possessions to election workers he defamed, as part of a court ruling on damages owed. [ more ]
Axios
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Rudy Giuliani ordered to hand over penthouse to defamed Georgia election workers

Giuliani must transfer assets to compensate Fulton County election workers for defamation, marking a significant legal victory against disinformation. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

Rudy Giuliani must turn over NYC apartment, 26 watches to Georgia election workers

Giuliani must turn over valuable assets to election workers he defamed, following a $148 million judgment. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Giuliani Owes Defamed Georgia Election Workers His Apartment and Luxury Items

Rudy Giuliani faces severe financial and personal losses due to defamation as a consequence of his loyalty to Donald Trump. [ more ]
Intelligencer
1 week ago
Wearables

All the Valuables Rudy Giuliani Was Ordered to Hand Over

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to turn over most of his assets to satisfy a $148 million defamation judgment for defaming Georgia election workers. [ more ]
morerudy-giuliani
#first-amendment
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Federal Court Tells Lawyer Something He Already Should Know: Facts Aren't Defamation

Lawyers pursuing defamation claims should understand the legal principles involved to avoid folly, as demonstrated by Brett Soloway's lawsuit. [ more ]
ABA Journal
1 month ago
Law

Judge tosses lawyer's dueling lawsuit against Willkie partner in spat over New York Post story

A Connecticut judge dismissed a lawyer's First Amendment lawsuit against a BigLaw partner, upholding protections under the state's anti-SLAPP law. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Judge allows Smartmatic suit to go to trial in blow to Newsmax

The defamation case against Newsmax related to Smartmatic will go to trial, allowing key questions regarding the 2020 election coverage to be evaluated by a jury. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US Elections

Trump's Lawsuit Against ABC and Stephanopoulos Can Move Forward

A federal judge in Florida allowed Donald Trump's defamation suit against ABC News to proceed, rejecting the network's motion to dismiss. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Federal Court Tells Lawyer Something He Already Should Know: Facts Aren't Defamation

Lawyers pursuing defamation claims should understand the legal principles involved to avoid folly, as demonstrated by Brett Soloway's lawsuit. [ more ]
ABA Journal
1 month ago
Law

Judge tosses lawyer's dueling lawsuit against Willkie partner in spat over New York Post story

A Connecticut judge dismissed a lawyer's First Amendment lawsuit against a BigLaw partner, upholding protections under the state's anti-SLAPP law. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Judge allows Smartmatic suit to go to trial in blow to Newsmax

The defamation case against Newsmax related to Smartmatic will go to trial, allowing key questions regarding the 2020 election coverage to be evaluated by a jury. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US Elections

Trump's Lawsuit Against ABC and Stephanopoulos Can Move Forward

A federal judge in Florida allowed Donald Trump's defamation suit against ABC News to proceed, rejecting the network's motion to dismiss. [ more ]
morefirst-amendment
#politics
The Mercury News
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

Rep. Eric Swalwell threatens defamation lawsuit against Alameda County DA Pamela Price

Swalwell's attorneys threatened legal action against DA Price for defamation regarding her statements about his past as a prosecutor. [ more ]
euronews
2 weeks ago
US politics

North Carolina governor candidate and CNN row over 'black Nazi' posts

Mark Robinson claims CNN's report on his past posts is defamatory and part of a political attack against his governor campaign. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

North Carolina governor candidate Mark Robinson sues CNN over report about posts on porn site

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson sued CNN for a report that he claims is defamatory and reckless regarding explicit posts attributed to him. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Laura Loomer Rages After Maher Suggests She's in Arranged Relationship' With Trump to Affect Election: Beyond the Pale'

Laura Loomer considers suing Bill Maher after he joked about an alleged affair between her and Donald Trump during his show. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Republican official must pay $200,000 to drag queens he defamed

Republican David Love settled for $200,000 after falsely accusing two drag queens of inappropriate behavior with children. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
UX design

I'm Putting You on Notice:' Ari Melber Threatens Trump Adviser Corey Lewandowski with Defamation Lawsuit Over False Quote'

Ari Melber warned Corey Lewandowski of potential defamation issues over a contentious exchange regarding misquoted remarks.
Ari Melber cited a New York Times article, emphasizing accuracy in the portrayal of political events and figures. [ more ]
The Mercury News
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

Rep. Eric Swalwell threatens defamation lawsuit against Alameda County DA Pamela Price

Swalwell's attorneys threatened legal action against DA Price for defamation regarding her statements about his past as a prosecutor. [ more ]
euronews
2 weeks ago
US politics

North Carolina governor candidate and CNN row over 'black Nazi' posts

Mark Robinson claims CNN's report on his past posts is defamatory and part of a political attack against his governor campaign. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

North Carolina governor candidate Mark Robinson sues CNN over report about posts on porn site

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson sued CNN for a report that he claims is defamatory and reckless regarding explicit posts attributed to him. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Laura Loomer Rages After Maher Suggests She's in Arranged Relationship' With Trump to Affect Election: Beyond the Pale'

Laura Loomer considers suing Bill Maher after he joked about an alleged affair between her and Donald Trump during his show. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Republican official must pay $200,000 to drag queens he defamed

Republican David Love settled for $200,000 after falsely accusing two drag queens of inappropriate behavior with children. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
UX design

I'm Putting You on Notice:' Ari Melber Threatens Trump Adviser Corey Lewandowski with Defamation Lawsuit Over False Quote'

Ari Melber warned Corey Lewandowski of potential defamation issues over a contentious exchange regarding misquoted remarks.
Ari Melber cited a New York Times article, emphasizing accuracy in the portrayal of political events and figures. [ more ]
morepolitics
#giuliani
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Giuliani ordered to turn over apartment and Benz to Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani must transfer assets to Georgia election workers he defamed, following a jury ruling against him for spreading false claims post-2020 election. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
New York City

Rudy Giuliani's son tries to save dad's Yankees World Series rings from being used to pay $148M defamation judgment

Andrew Giuliani defends his ownership of three Yankees World Series rings, arguing they were gifted by his father and shouldn't be used to settle a judgment. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Giuliani ordered to turn over apartment and Benz to Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani must transfer assets to Georgia election workers he defamed, following a jury ruling against him for spreading false claims post-2020 election. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
New York City

Rudy Giuliani's son tries to save dad's Yankees World Series rings from being used to pay $148M defamation judgment

Andrew Giuliani defends his ownership of three Yankees World Series rings, arguing they were gifted by his father and shouldn't be used to settle a judgment. [ more ]
moregiuliani
#legal-action
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Good Job, Jesse Binnall, You Finally Read The North Carolina Pleading Standards

Robinson's lawsuit against CNN for defamation may backfire, failing to meet legal standards and inadvertently amplifying allegations against him. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

BBC hires top law firm for defamation case taken by boyfriend of murder victim Ashling Murphy

The BBC is defending against defamation claims by Ryan Casey regarding the criticism of his victim impact statement. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Garth Brooks 'outed' his rape accuser, alleging she made him 'victim of a shakedown'

Garth Brooks claims he is a victim of extortion by a woman who accused him of rape, alleging her actions are damaging his reputation. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Tommy Robinson could face jail as new contempt of court claim lodged

Tommy Robinson faces jail for allegedly breaching a High Court order regarding defamatory statements against a Syrian refugee.
New legal action follows claims Robinson aired a film at a protest, violating a prior court injunction. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Fox Removes Hunter Biden Mock Trial' Special Out of an Abundance of Caution' After Lawsuit Threat

The legal team of Hunter Biden is threatening to sue Fox News over defamatory material, leading to the removal of content related to Hunter Biden by Fox News. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
6 months ago
JavaScript

Hunter Biden Lawyer Tells CNN Fox News Case Is Much More Than Just A Conspiracy To Defame'

The case against Fox News by Hunter Biden's legal team is not a typical defamation case, but a conspiracy to defame, making it more complex and challenging. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Good Job, Jesse Binnall, You Finally Read The North Carolina Pleading Standards

Robinson's lawsuit against CNN for defamation may backfire, failing to meet legal standards and inadvertently amplifying allegations against him. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

BBC hires top law firm for defamation case taken by boyfriend of murder victim Ashling Murphy

The BBC is defending against defamation claims by Ryan Casey regarding the criticism of his victim impact statement. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Garth Brooks 'outed' his rape accuser, alleging she made him 'victim of a shakedown'

Garth Brooks claims he is a victim of extortion by a woman who accused him of rape, alleging her actions are damaging his reputation. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Tommy Robinson could face jail as new contempt of court claim lodged

Tommy Robinson faces jail for allegedly breaching a High Court order regarding defamatory statements against a Syrian refugee.
New legal action follows claims Robinson aired a film at a protest, violating a prior court injunction. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Fox Removes Hunter Biden Mock Trial' Special Out of an Abundance of Caution' After Lawsuit Threat

The legal team of Hunter Biden is threatening to sue Fox News over defamatory material, leading to the removal of content related to Hunter Biden by Fox News. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
6 months ago
JavaScript

Hunter Biden Lawyer Tells CNN Fox News Case Is Much More Than Just A Conspiracy To Defame'

The case against Fox News by Hunter Biden's legal team is not a typical defamation case, but a conspiracy to defame, making it more complex and challenging. [ more ]
morelegal-action
#trump
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Morning Docket: 10.22.24

Trump's behavior exemplifies systemic defamation, as depicted by the Central Park 5's experience. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Offhand Lie About Central Park 5 Lands Trump Back In Legal Trouble

The Central Park Five are suing Trump for defamation over false statements he made during a debate, which they argue harmed their reputation. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Central Park Five sue Trump for defamation over debate claims

The Central Park Five have sued Trump for defamation over false statements made during a presidential debate regarding their wrongful convictions. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
Law

Trump will mimic Harvey Weinstein's successful appeal to fight his own sexual assault verdict Friday. It won't be as easy.

Trump's legal team aims to overturn the verdict in a civil case of sexual abuse and defamation, arguing jurors were improperly influenced. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Morning Docket: 10.22.24

Trump's behavior exemplifies systemic defamation, as depicted by the Central Park 5's experience. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Offhand Lie About Central Park 5 Lands Trump Back In Legal Trouble

The Central Park Five are suing Trump for defamation over false statements he made during a debate, which they argue harmed their reputation. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Central Park Five sue Trump for defamation over debate claims

The Central Park Five have sued Trump for defamation over false statements made during a presidential debate regarding their wrongful convictions. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
Law

Trump will mimic Harvey Weinstein's successful appeal to fight his own sexual assault verdict Friday. It won't be as easy.

Trump's legal team aims to overturn the verdict in a civil case of sexual abuse and defamation, arguing jurors were improperly influenced. [ more ]
moretrump
#lawsuit
www.cnbc.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Trump sued by Central Park Five for defamation over claims made during Harris debate

Donald Trump faces a defamation lawsuit from the Central Park Five over false claims made during a debate about their convictions. [ more ]
Consequence
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Garth Brooks says sexual assault lawsuit is "extortion and defamation"

Garth Brooks denies sexual assault allegations, calling them extortion attempts and emphasizing his commitment to defending his character. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

Based on a True Story, or a True Story? In Baby Reindeer' Lawsuit, Words Matter.

A federal judge has allowed Fiona Harvey to pursue her defamation lawsuit against Netflix regarding the portrayal of her in 'Baby Reindeer'. [ more ]
Eater Chicago
1 month ago
Chicago

Hubbard Inn's TikTok Lawsuit Won't Stop as Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss

A judge has denied a motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against a TikTok user who alleged mistreatment by a bar's staff. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

John Krasinski's brother settles defamation suit against 8 women

Paul Krasinski dropped his defamation suit against several women, reportedly after a confidential settlement, amidst ongoing public disputes surrounding their allegations. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC food

Ad for NYC men's clothing brand Birddogs makes ex-manager look 'incompetent,' calls him 'Fartz': suit

Birddogs allegedly used a former employee's likeness in a mocking ad campaign without consent, leading to a lawsuit for defamation and damages. [ more ]
www.cnbc.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Trump sued by Central Park Five for defamation over claims made during Harris debate

Donald Trump faces a defamation lawsuit from the Central Park Five over false claims made during a debate about their convictions. [ more ]
Consequence
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Garth Brooks says sexual assault lawsuit is "extortion and defamation"

Garth Brooks denies sexual assault allegations, calling them extortion attempts and emphasizing his commitment to defending his character. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

Based on a True Story, or a True Story? In Baby Reindeer' Lawsuit, Words Matter.

A federal judge has allowed Fiona Harvey to pursue her defamation lawsuit against Netflix regarding the portrayal of her in 'Baby Reindeer'. [ more ]
Eater Chicago
1 month ago
Chicago

Hubbard Inn's TikTok Lawsuit Won't Stop as Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss

A judge has denied a motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against a TikTok user who alleged mistreatment by a bar's staff. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

John Krasinski's brother settles defamation suit against 8 women

Paul Krasinski dropped his defamation suit against several women, reportedly after a confidential settlement, amidst ongoing public disputes surrounding their allegations. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC food

Ad for NYC men's clothing brand Birddogs makes ex-manager look 'incompetent,' calls him 'Fartz': suit

Birddogs allegedly used a former employee's likeness in a mocking ad campaign without consent, leading to a lawsuit for defamation and damages. [ more ]
morelawsuit
#legal-issues
www.pressenterprise.com
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Man arrested with weapons outside Trump's California rally sues sheriff over assassination attempt' comments

Vem Miller sued the Riverside County Sheriff for illegal search and defamation after being arrested with firearms near a Trump rally. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Exclusive | Historic NYC lesbian bar files $40M suit over racism claims: 'I just can't allow this'

Henrietta Hudson bar is suing for defamation after being accused of racism and has faced event cancellations due to online accusations.
The lawsuit seeks $40 million, attributing financial damage to wrongful claims made by Anne Marie Siroun Bompart. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Fox News pulls down series as Hunter Biden threatens lawsuit

Fox News removed a series imagining a trial of Hunter Biden after legal threatened to sue for defamation. [ more ]
www.pressenterprise.com
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Man arrested with weapons outside Trump's California rally sues sheriff over assassination attempt' comments

Vem Miller sued the Riverside County Sheriff for illegal search and defamation after being arrested with firearms near a Trump rally. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Exclusive | Historic NYC lesbian bar files $40M suit over racism claims: 'I just can't allow this'

Henrietta Hudson bar is suing for defamation after being accused of racism and has faced event cancellations due to online accusations.
The lawsuit seeks $40 million, attributing financial damage to wrongful claims made by Anne Marie Siroun Bompart. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Fox News pulls down series as Hunter Biden threatens lawsuit

Fox News removed a series imagining a trial of Hunter Biden after legal threatened to sue for defamation. [ more ]
morelegal-issues
Consequence
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Garth Brooks identifies name of sexual assault accuser in new lawsuit

Garth Brooks named his accuser in a legal filing, leading to accusations of defamation and emotional harm. [ more ]
#piers-morgan
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Piers Morgan apologises to Beyonce and Jay-Z for guest's false claims

Piers Morgan publicly apologized to Jay-Z and Beyoncé for unverified claims made during his show that triggered legal repercussions.
The incident emphasizes the need for responsible broadcasting and verification of claims made by guests. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

He Just Called Me a Pervert, He Will Be Sued Now': Alan Dershowitz Pledges to Sue Debate Opponent

Dershowitz intends to sue Hijab for defamation over comments linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Piers Morgan apologises to Beyonce and Jay-Z for guest's false claims

Piers Morgan publicly apologized to Jay-Z and Beyoncé for unverified claims made during his show that triggered legal repercussions.
The incident emphasizes the need for responsible broadcasting and verification of claims made by guests. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

He Just Called Me a Pervert, He Will Be Sued Now': Alan Dershowitz Pledges to Sue Debate Opponent

Dershowitz intends to sue Hijab for defamation over comments linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. [ more ]
morepiers-morgan
San Jose Inside
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Councilmember Torres Retreats from Public View as Police Probe Possible Criminal Activity

Councilmember Omar Torres is under criminal investigation amid allegations he claims are baseless and retaliatory. [ more ]
#legal-dispute
Business Insider
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Greenlight's alleged former head of macro is hoping to get at least $5 million from David Einhorn, claiming age discrimination

James Fishback alleges age discrimination and seeks $5 million in arbitration from David Einhorn, claiming defamation affected his earnings. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Deliverability

He was fired over an email that asked the D.A. about her panties. He said it was a mistake

Former victims advocate sues county for wrongful termination after sending inappropriate email to district attorney.
Email intended for friend mistakenly sent to entire office, triggering termination and defamation claim. [ more ]
Business Insider
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Greenlight's alleged former head of macro is hoping to get at least $5 million from David Einhorn, claiming age discrimination

James Fishback alleges age discrimination and seeks $5 million in arbitration from David Einhorn, claiming defamation affected his earnings. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Deliverability

He was fired over an email that asked the D.A. about her panties. He said it was a mistake

Former victims advocate sues county for wrongful termination after sending inappropriate email to district attorney.
Email intended for friend mistakenly sent to entire office, triggering termination and defamation claim. [ more ]
morelegal-dispute
Patently-O
3 weeks ago
Bicycling

Treading Carefully: Federal Circuit Expands "Absolute Litigation Privilege" and Affirms Trade Dress Invalidity in Toyo Tire v. Atturo Tire

The Federal Circuit emphasized the importance of 'absolute litigation privilege' in defamation cases related to court statements.
The decision reiterates that trade dress protection is limited to non-functional design elements. [ more ]
ABA Journal
1 month ago
Law

Judge allows malicious prosecution claim in attorney's countersuit against McElroy Deutsch

A judge permitted a malicious prosecution claim in a countersuit involving McElroy Deutsch, raising significant legal and ethical concerns. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Wim Hof biopic on hold after claims of domestic abuse against cold water guru

Wim Hof's planned biopic is on hold due to serious allegations of domestic violence, which he strongly denies and calls defamatory. [ more ]
#netflix
Business Insider
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Netflix shouldn't have called 'Baby Reindeer' a true story, judge says, opening the way for defamation lawsuit

The judge allowed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer' to proceed, ruling that the show was misleadingly labeled as a 'true story.' [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Baby Reindeer was wrongly billed by Netflix as a true story', judge finds

The judge allowed Fiona Harvey's defamation lawsuit against Netflix, highlighting issues with how the show was marketed as a true story. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Scammer's friend in 'Inventing Anna' wants journalist's private notes to fuel her defamation lawsuit against Netflix

Rachel Williams is suing Netflix over her portrayal in "Inventing Anna," claiming defamation and seeking journalist Jessica Pressler's private notes. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Netflix shouldn't have called 'Baby Reindeer' a true story, judge says, opening the way for defamation lawsuit

The judge allowed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer' to proceed, ruling that the show was misleadingly labeled as a 'true story.' [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Baby Reindeer was wrongly billed by Netflix as a true story', judge finds

The judge allowed Fiona Harvey's defamation lawsuit against Netflix, highlighting issues with how the show was marketed as a true story. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Scammer's friend in 'Inventing Anna' wants journalist's private notes to fuel her defamation lawsuit against Netflix

Rachel Williams is suing Netflix over her portrayal in "Inventing Anna," claiming defamation and seeking journalist Jessica Pressler's private notes. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London

I need to own my narrative': man cleared of racist murder in 1995 on years of abuse

Abdul Hai's name was falsely linked to a murder conviction by Tommy Robinson, causing him considerable distress and leading to potential legal action against X. [ more ]
#disinformation
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Man falsely accused of murder by Tommy Robinson calls for tighter rules on X

Social media platforms must be held accountable for spreading disinformation and false allegations, according to Abdul Hai, a victim of wrongful accusation. [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 month ago
France politics

France's first lady Brigitte Macron awarded nearly $9,000 in damages after transvestigation

Brigitte Macron won her defamation suit against conspiracy theorists who falsely claimed she is transgender, highlighting the dangers of disinformation. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
France politics

Brigitte Macron awarded 8,000 in damages after false trans claims

Brigitte Macron wins damages for false transgender claims, highlighting the impact of disinformation on public figures and their families. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Man falsely accused of murder by Tommy Robinson calls for tighter rules on X

Social media platforms must be held accountable for spreading disinformation and false allegations, according to Abdul Hai, a victim of wrongful accusation. [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 month ago
France politics

France's first lady Brigitte Macron awarded nearly $9,000 in damages after transvestigation

Brigitte Macron won her defamation suit against conspiracy theorists who falsely claimed she is transgender, highlighting the dangers of disinformation. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
France politics

Brigitte Macron awarded 8,000 in damages after false trans claims

Brigitte Macron wins damages for false transgender claims, highlighting the impact of disinformation on public figures and their families. [ more ]
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#alex-jones
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Alex Jones to auction off Infowars to pay victims of Sandy Hook defamation case

Alex Jones' Infowars assets will be auctioned to compensate families affected by the Sandy Hook shooting, with a sale starting on November 13, 2023. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

Alex Jones's Infowars Will Be Auctioned Off to Pay Sandy Hook Families

Alex Jones's Infowars assets are set for auction to pay defamation damages to Sandy Hook victims' families. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Alex Jones to auction off Infowars to pay victims of Sandy Hook defamation case

Alex Jones' Infowars assets will be auctioned to compensate families affected by the Sandy Hook shooting, with a sale starting on November 13, 2023. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

Alex Jones's Infowars Will Be Auctioned Off to Pay Sandy Hook Families

Alex Jones's Infowars assets are set for auction to pay defamation damages to Sandy Hook victims' families. [ more ]
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#smartmatic
Fortune
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Smartmatic voting tech firm reaches settlement with Newsmax in 2020 election defamation case

Smartmatic settled its defamation lawsuit against Newsmax, which claimed the news outlet broadcasted false accusations about vote manipulation in the 2020 election. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

Newsmax Defamation Case Over 2020 Election Is Set to Begin

Smartmatic is suing Newsmax for defamation due to false claims about the 2020 election, alleging harm to its reputation and business. [ more ]
Fortune
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Smartmatic voting tech firm reaches settlement with Newsmax in 2020 election defamation case

Smartmatic settled its defamation lawsuit against Newsmax, which claimed the news outlet broadcasted false accusations about vote manipulation in the 2020 election. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

Newsmax Defamation Case Over 2020 Election Is Set to Begin

Smartmatic is suing Newsmax for defamation due to false claims about the 2020 election, alleging harm to its reputation and business. [ more ]
moresmartmatic
www.nydailynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Al B Sure calls for investigation of Kim Porter book amid Sean Diddy Combs arrest

Al B Sure demands an investigation into alleged fake diary entries of Kim Porter, claiming they misrepresent his personal history. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Education

She asked students their pronouns. Locals called her a "groomer." Now she's suing. - LGBTQ Nation

A South Carolina teacher is suing for defamation after being accused of grooming students through a pronoun survey. [ more ]
#free-speech
BuzzFeed News
1 year ago
Media industry

With The Start Of Dominion's Defamation Trial, Consequences Loom For Fox News

Fox News faces a significant defamation lawsuit from Dominion over false claims made about the 2020 election, emphasizing complexities in free speech and media liability. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Georgia's Secretary Of State Slapped With Frivolous Lawsuits: The Case For A Federal Anti-SLAPP Law

Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger faces legal retaliation for upholding election integrity, highlighting the urgent need for anti-SLAPP protections. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Roman Polanski Did Not Defame British Actress, French Court Rules

A court in Paris ruled Roman Polanski did not defame Charlotte Lewis, centering on free speech rights and not allegations of sexual assault. [ more ]
BuzzFeed News
1 year ago
Media industry

With The Start Of Dominion's Defamation Trial, Consequences Loom For Fox News

Fox News faces a significant defamation lawsuit from Dominion over false claims made about the 2020 election, emphasizing complexities in free speech and media liability. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Georgia's Secretary Of State Slapped With Frivolous Lawsuits: The Case For A Federal Anti-SLAPP Law

Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger faces legal retaliation for upholding election integrity, highlighting the urgent need for anti-SLAPP protections. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Roman Polanski Did Not Defame British Actress, French Court Rules

A court in Paris ruled Roman Polanski did not defame Charlotte Lewis, centering on free speech rights and not allegations of sexual assault. [ more ]
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#sexual-assault
Business Insider
1 month ago
US Elections

Trump airplane-assault accuser Jessica Leeds calls him a 'sexual predator' and says she's deciding whether to sue

Jessica Leeds accuses Donald Trump of sexual assault and labels him a sexual predator following his dismissive remarks. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins: the defamation trial that pulled in parliament's elite

The defamation trial revealed deep-rooted issues of power dynamics and personal trauma in Australian politics. [ more ]
Biloxi Sun Herald
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Cops smear rape survivor, share assault details after she criticizes NYPD, suit says

Dana Rachlin accuses the NYPD of leaking her private information and spreading damaging lies about her after a hospital visit in 2017.
The lawsuit details an NYPD-involved smear campaign against Dana Rachlin, including sharing defamatory letters and damaging her reputation. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
US Elections

Trump airplane-assault accuser Jessica Leeds calls him a 'sexual predator' and says she's deciding whether to sue

Jessica Leeds accuses Donald Trump of sexual assault and labels him a sexual predator following his dismissive remarks. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins: the defamation trial that pulled in parliament's elite

The defamation trial revealed deep-rooted issues of power dynamics and personal trauma in Australian politics. [ more ]
Biloxi Sun Herald
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Cops smear rape survivor, share assault details after she criticizes NYPD, suit says

Dana Rachlin accuses the NYPD of leaking her private information and spreading damaging lies about her after a hospital visit in 2017.
The lawsuit details an NYPD-involved smear campaign against Dana Rachlin, including sharing defamatory letters and damaging her reputation. [ more ]
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#donald-trump
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US Elections

Trump may appear at court amid effort to overturn $5m judgement in E Jean Carroll case

Trump is appealing a $5 million judgment for sexual abuse and defamation from a Manhattan jury. [ more ]
sfist.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Willie Brown Says He'll Sue Trump If He Continues to Tell False Helicopter Story

Trump mixed up Willie Brown with another politician regarding a helicopter story, prompting Brown to threaten legal action if he doesn't stop.
Willie Brown insists on rectification from Trump, emphasizing his support for Kamala Harris's presidential aspirations. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump owes over $500m in civil penalties, financial disclosure shows

Trump's financial disclosures reveal significant income but also substantial debts related to defamation and fraud cases, complicating assessments of his overall financial health. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
6 months ago
New York City

JUST IN: Donald Trump Loses Attempt to Overturn $80 Million Verdict in E. Jean Carroll Case

Donald Trump's attempt to avoid paying $83.3 million defamation judgment to E. Jean Carroll has been denied by the court. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US Elections

Trump may appear at court amid effort to overturn $5m judgement in E Jean Carroll case

Trump is appealing a $5 million judgment for sexual abuse and defamation from a Manhattan jury. [ more ]
sfist.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Willie Brown Says He'll Sue Trump If He Continues to Tell False Helicopter Story

Trump mixed up Willie Brown with another politician regarding a helicopter story, prompting Brown to threaten legal action if he doesn't stop.
Willie Brown insists on rectification from Trump, emphasizing his support for Kamala Harris's presidential aspirations. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump owes over $500m in civil penalties, financial disclosure shows

Trump's financial disclosures reveal significant income but also substantial debts related to defamation and fraud cases, complicating assessments of his overall financial health. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
6 months ago
New York City

JUST IN: Donald Trump Loses Attempt to Overturn $80 Million Verdict in E. Jean Carroll Case

Donald Trump's attempt to avoid paying $83.3 million defamation judgment to E. Jean Carroll has been denied by the court. [ more ]
moredonald-trump
ABA Journal
2 months ago
Law

2nd Circuit cites push notifications to jurors as one reason why Sarah Palin deserves new defamation trial

Sarah Palin is entitled to a new defamation trial due to jury exposure to improper push notifications during deliberations. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

GOP lawmaker falsely accused drag queens of pedophilia. Now he has to pay $200K. - LGBTQ Nation

A Republican representative was held accountable for defamation against drag queens with a $200,000 settlement and public apology. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Giuliani Faces New Lawsuit From Georgia Election Workers Over Luxury Condo

Giuliani faces a lawsuit for allegedly attempting to hide assets from creditors in a defamation case regarding 2020 election claims. [ more ]
Theregister
2 months ago
EU data protection

Microsoft Bing Copilot blames reporter for crimes he covered

Microsoft Bing Copilot falsely labeled journalist Martin Bernklau with serious crimes, causing him trauma and prompting a cease-and-desist request from his lawyer. [ more ]
#elon-musk
New York Post
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Texas judge rejects Media Matters' bid to force his recusal from X legal fight

The Texas judge ruled against Media Matters' recusal request, citing lack of sufficient legal grounds linking Tesla to X in the defamation case. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago
Writing

Elon Musk's trans daughter blasts 'defamatory' biography

Elon Musk's daughter criticizes defamatory content in a biography about her father. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
Writing

Elon Musk's Daughter Just Torched Walter Isaacson, His (and Steve Jobs's) Biographer

Vivian Jenna Wilson accused Walter Isaacson of portraying her defamatorily in the biography of her father Elon Musk. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Texas judge rejects Media Matters' bid to force his recusal from X legal fight

The Texas judge ruled against Media Matters' recusal request, citing lack of sufficient legal grounds linking Tesla to X in the defamation case. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago
Writing

Elon Musk's trans daughter blasts 'defamatory' biography

Elon Musk's daughter criticizes defamatory content in a biography about her father. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
Writing

Elon Musk's Daughter Just Torched Walter Isaacson, His (and Steve Jobs's) Biographer

Vivian Jenna Wilson accused Walter Isaacson of portraying her defamatorily in the biography of her father Elon Musk. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Disgraceful' petition targeting Raygun and Anna Meares withdrawn after Australian Olympic Committee outcry

A petition against Rachael Raygun Gunn and Olympic chef Anna Meares was removed for being defamatory and spreading misinformation, highlighting bullying issues. [ more ]
Theregister
2 months ago
Python

Core Python developer suspended for three months

Python Steering Council has suspended a core Python developer for Code of Conduct violations, citing objections including defending 'reverse racism' and making light of sensitive topics. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Film

Salem Apologizes, Retracts Dinesh D'Souza's Debunked Election Fraud Movie 2000 Mules'

A movie produced by Salem Media Group, seeking to support Trump's claims of election fraud, has been retracted and apologized for due to false claims and defamation. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
New York City

Joey Barton calling Jeremy Vine bike n***e' had defamatory meaning, judge rules

Joey Barton's social media posts calling Jeremy Vine defamatory according to High Court ruling. [ more ]
Irish Independent
6 months ago
New York City

Enoch Burke rejects claim he was 'engineer and architect' of any damage to his reputation

Mr. Burke refutes responsibility for reputation damage amid legal battle over defamation from publishers. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Fox takes down Hunter Biden trial' miniseries after lawsuit threat

Fox News removed Hunter Biden miniseries after legal threats, including sexually explicit content. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

Scorned Man Threatens Former Dates With Lawsuits Over Poor Facebook Feedback

Dating apps can lead to issues post-meeting, including being discussed in online groups.
Legal actions due to online posts have consequences beyond the initial situation. [ more ]
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