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fromFast Company
6 days ago

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over excessive drinking claims

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over claims of mismanagement and excessive drinking.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

The Atlantic calls Kash Patel's $250 million defamation lawsuit 'meritless'

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over claims of excessive drinking and erratic behavior.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Kash Patel's Lawsuit Against The Atlantic Is a Giant Self-Own

FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic highlights his impulsive behavior and the challenges of proving actual malice in defamation cases.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

FBI Director Kash Patel sues Atlantic for false' reporting on drinking

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over allegations of his drinking problem affecting national security.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Patel: I'm No Erratic Drunk, Now Give me $250 Million

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic, claiming false statements about his behavior and capabilities.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Kash Patel sues the Atlantic over article alleging excessive drinking

Kash Patel is suing the Atlantic for $250 million over defamation claims related to allegations of misconduct while he was FBI director.
Media industry
fromFast Company
6 days ago

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over excessive drinking claims

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over claims of mismanagement and excessive drinking.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

The Atlantic calls Kash Patel's $250 million defamation lawsuit 'meritless'

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over claims of excessive drinking and erratic behavior.
#fbi
fromPoynter
3 days ago
Media industry

Judge dismisses Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against MS NOW analyst's 'nightclubs' comment - Poynter

Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Kash Patel's $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Looks Better With Beer Goggles - Above the Law

FBI Director Kashyap Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over allegations of excessive drinking and erratic behavior.
SF politics
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

We Could Do Worse Than Kash Patel Being a Drunken Buffoon

FBI director Kash Patel has faced allegations of severe alcohol abuse affecting his job performance.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Judge dismisses Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against MS NOW analyst's 'nightclubs' comment - Poynter

A federal judge dismissed Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against Frank Figliuzzi, stating the comments were rhetorical hyperbole and not actionable.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Attorney General Says He Hasn't Even Read Damning Report About Subordinate Kash Patel: Next Question'

FBI Director Kash Patel was mistakenly reported as fired due to a technical issue, leading to controversy over his conduct and a defamation lawsuit.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Kash Patel sued The Atlantic. Can he actually win? - Poynter

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over allegations of erratic behavior and excessive drinking.
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Kash Patel's $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Looks Better With Beer Goggles - Above the Law

FBI Director Kashyap Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over allegations of excessive drinking and erratic behavior.
SF politics
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

We Could Do Worse Than Kash Patel Being a Drunken Buffoon

FBI director Kash Patel has faced allegations of severe alcohol abuse affecting his job performance.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Enraged Trump appointee sues media for reporting on his drunkeness. His lawyer is a "legal clown." - LGBTQ Nation

Kashyap Patel is suing The Atlantic for defamation over allegations of misconduct, while his lawyer has a history of unsuccessful lawsuits.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Karen Read, Turtleboy facing defamation lawsuit from witnesses in her murder case

Witnesses in Karen Read's case filed a lawsuit against her and a blogger for defamation and torment over false accusations related to a murder case.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Judge dismisses Trump's $10B lawsuit over the Wall Street Journal's Epstein reporting

A federal judge dismissed Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over an article about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Federal judge dismisses Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal for reporting on his Epstein ties | Fortune

A federal judge dismissed Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over Epstein-related claims, allowing for an amended complaint submission.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Wrong': Fox's Andy McCarthy Rejects Trump's Cope on Thrown-Out Wall Street Journal Lawsuit

Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal was dismissed due to lack of actual malice, and he plans to refile the case.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US judge drops Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Stree Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Team Trump Fires Back After Judge Throws Out Wall Street Journal-Epstein Story Lawsuit

Trump's defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal was dismissed, but he plans to appeal and refile the lawsuit.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Federal judge dismisses Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal for reporting on his Epstein ties | Fortune

A federal judge dismissed Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over Epstein-related claims, allowing for an amended complaint submission.
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Oceana Grill Vs Kitchen Nightmares: A Missing Episode, Lawsuits, And What Came Next - Tasting Table

In one of the show's most explosive and eyebrow-raising episodes, Ramsay gives the restaurant a ruthless shakedown, condemning the executive chef and the menu, discovering food-safety atrocities, and interrogating the character of its owners.
Food & drink
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal and Murdoch

A Florida judge dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a report about a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, allowing re-filing.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Trump Aims Next Lawsuit at Trevor Noah Over Defamatory' Epstein Joke at Grammys: Get Ready Noah, I'm Going To Have Some Fun With You!'

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal and Murdoch

A Florida judge dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a report about a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, allowing re-filing.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Trump Aims Next Lawsuit at Trevor Noah Over Defamatory' Epstein Joke at Grammys: Get Ready Noah, I'm Going To Have Some Fun With You!'

SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Swalwell's attorney sends out cease and desist notice over unverified sexual assault allegation

Rep. Eric Swalwell's attorney sent a cease and desist letter over sexual assault allegations, which Swalwell denies as baseless.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump-Appointed Judge Fines Mike Lindell for Frivolous' Arguments vs. Smartmatic, History of Noncompliance'

Mike Lindell was held in contempt by a federal judge for failing to pay sanctions related to his frivolous lawsuit against Smartmatic.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Afroman's Music Sees 500% Increase in Streaming Following His Legal Victory Against Cops

Afroman's music has seen a 500% increase in streaming following his legal victory over sheriff's deputies in Adams County, Ohio, who sued him for defamation.
Music production
#bbc
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Ex-Google Exec Named Top BBC Boss After Trump Editing Scandal Leadership Ousters

Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, has been appointed as the BBC's new director-general amid significant challenges and a $10 billion lawsuit from Donald Trump.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jake Tapper Cracks Up at Cop Who Testified, I Don't Know,' When Asked if His Wife Was Cheating on Him

In 2022, Adams County police executed a search warrant at the home of Afroman, whose real name is Joseph Foreman. The police were supposedly looking for signs of drug trafficking and kidnapping, but found no such evidence. In response, Foreman recorded an album about the incident called Lemon Pound Cake, which features songs titled The Police Raid, Why You Disconnecting My Video Camera, and Will You Help Me Repair My Door, among other tracks.
Law
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Cops humiliated in defamation case against rapper who said a trans lesbian slept with their wives - LGBTQ Nation

In August 2022, deputies from the Adams County Sheriff's Office in Ohio kicked down the front door of Joseph Edgar Foreman, a rapper known as Afroman who made the 2000 hit song "Because I Got High". The police had a warrant to search for evidence of drug trafficking and kidnapping, but they found nothing. Nonetheless, police broke down Foreman's front door with guns drawn, trashed parts of his house, cut his security video cords, took cash from his home, traumatized his kids, and offered him no recompensation.
Music production
#free-speech
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

Lemon Pound Cake Loving Property Destroying Officers Walk Away From Afroman Defamation Trial With Nothing - Above the Law

Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

BBC seeks $10 billion Trump lawsuit to be dismissed

The BBC filed a motion to dismiss Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit, arguing that defending against expensive litigation creates a chilling effect on robust reporting about public figures.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Lemon Pound Cake Loving Property Destroying Officers Walk Away From Afroman Defamation Trial With Nothing - Above the Law

A jury ruled in favor of rapper Afroman in a defamation lawsuit filed by Ohio police officers over music videos mocking their botched raid of his home.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

BBC files motion asking US court to throw out Trump's $10bn lawsuit

Trump sued BBC for $10 billion over a documentary editing his January 6 speech, claiming defamation and unfair trade practices; BBC seeks dismissal citing free speech concerns and lack of actual malice.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

BBC seeks $10 billion Trump lawsuit to be dismissed

The BBC filed a motion to dismiss Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit, arguing that defending against expensive litigation creates a chilling effect on robust reporting about public figures.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Afroman keeps trolling cops after winning "Lemon Pound Cake" defamation case

They broke into my house, put themselves onto my video cameras, and into my music career. With my freedom of speech, I had the right to talk about events going on in my life.
Law
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US rapper Afroman cleared after police sued him over use of home raid footage

A court cleared rapper Afroman of wrongdoing after Ohio police sued him for defamation and emotional distress over mocking videos he created using footage from a 2022 drug raid on his home that found no evidence.
Law
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Afroman Prevails in Civil Lawsuit Filed by Ohio Sheriff's Deputies Who Raided His House

An Ohio jury ruled in favor of rapper Afroman in a defamation and privacy lawsuit filed by sheriff's deputies who were mocked in his music videos following an unfounded 2022 drug raid on his home.
Law
fromVulture
1 month ago

Why Are the Cops Suing Afroman?

Seven Ohio sheriff's deputies sued rapper Afroman for defamation after he created multiple songs and music videos about their 2022 raid on his home, using their likenesses without permission and making false claims about them.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Afroman Fights Multimillion-Dollar Defamation Case Against Officers Who Raided His Home - Above the Law

Prior to having his civil liberties disrupted, Afroman was known for being a goofy musician. Like many artists before him, Afroman turned his trauma into art and released a song and music video that publicized and mocked the botched raid on his home. He used video of the bumbling officers that raided his home in the music video, hoping that the money made would let him recoup the costs of their property damage.
Law
Music production
fromDefector
1 month ago

Let's Catch Up On The Hilarious Afroman Defamation Trial | Defector

Afroman sued by Adams County police for defamation after releasing songs mocking their failed 2022 raid on his home, which found no evidence and resulted in property damage and alleged theft.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BBC asks US court to throw out Trump's $10bn lawsuit and avoid chilling effect'

The chilling effect is clear. Federal courts in Florida therefore frequently dismiss defective defamation claims like this one at the pleading stage. The corporation's lawyers cited a recent Trump lawsuit against CNN, which was dismissed as meritless. The 2022 suit objected to the network's use of the phrase the big lie, which it used to refer to the president's claim that the 2020 election was stolen.
Media industry
Podcast
fromVulture
1 month ago

Kim Kardashian Denies Ray J's Claims She Lied Under Oath About Their Sex Tape

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner deny Ray J's allegations that they orchestrated the release of a 2007 sex tape and lied under oath in their ongoing defamation lawsuit.
NYC startup
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Live By The Sword Sues Ex-Workers Over Sanitary Claims

Live By The Sword, a New York tattoo and piercing chain, sued three former piercers for $3 million in damages over Instagram posts alleging unsanitary conditions, dirty needles, and pests at their locations.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Professor Accused of Murder by TikToker Awarded $10M

Rebecca Scofield, an associate professor of American history, sued Ashley Guillard, a Texas-based woman who for years said in TikTok videos that Scofield was responsible for the murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022. Guillard claimed to have psychic abilities and testified that she read tarot cards to try to solve the murders.
Law
#plastic-recycling
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Exxon can sue California's AG for defamation over recycling comments, judge rules | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Exxon can sue California's AG for defamation over recycling comments, judge rules | Fortune

Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Judge orders Greenpeace to pay $345m over Dakota Access pipeline protest

A North Dakota judge will order Greenpeace to pay approximately $345 million in damages to Energy Transfer for protests against the Dakota Access pipeline, with both sides expected to appeal to the state supreme court.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Report: Bill Russell's widow sues his daughter over breach of contract

The lawsuit alleges that comments Karen Russell made in a Boston Globe column last October "tarnished" her father's legacy. "My dad had well-known cognitive issues," Karen Russell told the Globe. "He was also hard of hearing at the end of his life, which made it hard for everyone to be in contact with him." The comments were made in a sports column called "Bill Russell's daughter had never met Bob Cousy. Until now."
Boston Celtics
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

White Teen Awarded $3.2 Million Over False Racism Accusations

A jury awarded $3.2 million to 19-year-old Asher Vann for emotional distress and publicizing private information, and a judge upheld the verdict against Summer Smith and attorney Kim Cole.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump's multibillion lawsuit against BBC over Panorama edit set for Florida trial in 2027

President Trump's multibillion dollar lawsuit against the BBC over the editing of one of his speeches has been set for a year's time. In a blow to the corporation, the Florida judge has also rejected the BBC's attempt to put off disclosing internal documents relating to the episode of Panorama that contained the spliced version of Trump's 2021 address. Trump made the speech in Washington before supporters stormed the US Capitol.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pulitzer Board Demands Disclosure of Unredacted' Mueller Report to Fight Trump's Defamation Lawsuit

The Pulitzer board seeks the unredacted Mueller Report and related records to defend against Trump's defamation suit over its refusal to rescind 2018 prizes.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Nancy Mace Is Not Okay

Representative Nancy Mace publicly accused her ex-fiancé of filming, assault, and a drug-and-rape conspiracy, triggering legal action, gag orders, and staff concerns about her judgment.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Ray J Says He Has Months to Live

'I was in a hospital. My heart's only beating like 25 percent, but as long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, everything will be all right.' It's a more optimist outlook than he gave in a recent IG Live, when he said doctors gave him months left to live. 'I thought... I could handle all the alcohol, I could handle all the Adderall, I could handle all the drugs, but I couldn't,' he said.
Health
US politics
fromAxios
3 months ago

Trump adviser LaCivita and The Daily Beast settle defamation suit

LaCivita dropped his defamation suit against The Daily Beast after the outlet appended a clarifying note and other follow-ups; no monetary settlement was paid.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Woman kicked out of Boston hotel bathroom after being accused of being a man sues

Baker and Victor were attending a Kentucky Derby watch party with friends on May 3 when the incident unfolded. When Baker decided to use the restroom, Victor tagged along and waited by the sink while Baker entered a stall, according to the lawsuit. Within seconds, however, a male security guard walked in and began banging on the stall door, accusing Baker of being a man and shouting for her to leave.
LGBT
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NY Young Republicans airing dirty laundry out in court after controversial holiday gala fallout amNewYork

The New York Young Republican Club sued former press chair Lucian Baxter Wintrich for at least $5 million, alleging defamation and breach of confidentiality.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 months ago

'Drag Race' winner Tyra Sanchez claims they're suing RuPaul, Michelle Visage, World of Wonder - LGBTQ Nation

James Ross is suing RuPaul Charles, Michelle Visage, and World of Wonder claiming defamation and emotional distress over his Drag Race victory and reputational harm.
#candace-owens
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
US politics

Brigitte Macron Does NOT Have a Penis!' Piers Morgan Gets Heated With Candace Owens Over Claim French First Lady Pees Standing Up'

fromFortune
4 months ago
Right-wing politics

Inside the Candace Owens' media empire and the Macron lawsuit threatening to unravel it | Fortune

fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
US politics

Brigitte Macron Does NOT Have a Penis!' Piers Morgan Gets Heated With Candace Owens Over Claim French First Lady Pees Standing Up'

fromFortune
4 months ago
Right-wing politics

Inside the Candace Owens' media empire and the Macron lawsuit threatening to unravel it | Fortune

US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

"It's well-known" that Lindsey Graham is gay, Trump ally testifies in deposition - LGBTQ Nation

Laura Loomer said Sen. Lindsey Graham is gay and that Trump's staff know, asserting this during a deposition in her defamation lawsuit against HBO.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Why Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit against the BBC is doomed to fail

The Independent funds journalists through donations to report without paywalls and covers Donald Trump's $10bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC over an edited Panorama clip.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

A self-inflicted situation': Readers on Trump's BBC lawsuit

The Independent funds on-the-ground investigative journalism across politics and issues, refuses paywalls, and seeks reader donations to support impartial reporting.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Trump Files $10B Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC Over Jan 6 Speech Edit

We're going to walk down to the Capitol and I'll be there with you. And we fight. We fight like hell.
US politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Starmer urged to stand up for BBC against Trump's outrageous' $10bn lawsuit UK politics live

Donald Trump has sued the BBC for alleged defamation seeking up to $10bn, citing Liz Truss's accusations of BBC left-wing bias and malpractice.
US news
fromSun Sentinel
4 months ago

Megan Thee Stallion sued influencer over 'deepfake porn' in Miami. Here's the verdict

Jurors awarded Megan Thee Stallion damages in her defamation case; an initial $75,000 award was reduced to $59,000 by the judge.
fromVulture
5 months ago

Bill Belichick's Girlfriend-Manager Says She's Suing Pablo Torre

Hudson, better known as University of North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick's potentially controlling, 24-year-old girlfriend, is suing "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcaster Pablo Torre - or at least she claimed she is in a November 23 Instagram post. "P.S. I'm suing you @pstorre 🫶🏻" Hudson captioned a selfie dangling her University of North Carolina access badge while wearing a "Banned" necklace.
Law
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Newly Revealed Docs In Lawsuit Against Fox News Show Tucker Called Trump a Total Piece of Sh*t'

Smartmatic's $2.7 billion defamation suit released exhibits revealing Fox News insiders' texts and emails, including Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity criticizing Trump and election coverage.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Another judge rejects ex-Sheriff Alex Villanueva's lawsuit over L.A. County's 'do not rehire' label

A judge dismissed former LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva's lawsuit alleging defamation, rights violations, and a 'do not rehire' designation under California's anti-SLAPP law.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Google is fighting the defamation battle Meta caved on

Starbuck's claims against Google came after he filed a similar lawsuit against Meta, whose AI he claimed falsely asserted that he'd participated in the January 6th riot at the US Capitol. But Meta settled that lawsuit in August and even hired Starbuck as an advisor to help address "ideological and political bias" in its AI chatbot, The Wall Street Journal reported. The outlet noted last month that so far, no US court had awarded damages for defamation by an AI chatbot.
Artificial intelligence
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

BBC determined to fight' Trump lawsuit over Panorama documentary

BBC will defend itself and says there is no basis for a defamation case over Panorama's edited Trump documentary.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

BBC prepared to apologise to Trump to resolve billion-dollar legal threat

The BBC is prepared to formally apologise to Donald Trump as part of its efforts to resolve his billion-dollar legal threat over its editing of one of his speeches, the Guardian understands. However, figures at the corporation are also minded to be robust in defending its journalism in the face of allegations from Trump that it made false, defamatory, disparaging, and inflammatory statements about him.
US politics
fromExchangewire
5 months ago

Digest: Trump Threatens $1bn Lawsuit Against BBC; Major Podcast Push; Wikipedia Urges Responsible Use of its Content by AI

Trump threatens $1bn lawsuit against BBC Trump has threatened a USD$1bn (£740m) lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama episode aired before the 2024 US election. Trump's legal team claims the program misrepresented his speech on 6th January 2021 by editing remarks to suggest he encouraged violence at the Capitol. Trump accuses the BBC of making "false, defamatory, disparaging, misleading, and inflammatory statements" about him.
US politics
fromJezebel
5 months ago

Maybe It Ends With $161 Million in Damages

In the attached exhibit, Lively's lawyers claim the campaign cost her $56.2 million in lost income, including acting and producing gigs, speaking engagements, and appearances, $71 million in lost business profits from Betty Buzz, Betty Booze, and Blake Brown Beauty, and that the "65,000,000 impressions of the defamatory statements" cost her an additional $34 million in "reputational harm." In the original lawsuit, Lively's lawyers listed a mere $75,000 in damages.
Film
Public health
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Former Stanford professor accused of 'reprehensible' conduct quits top FDA job

George Tidmarsh resigned from his FDA drug-center post after being placed on leave amid allegations and a lawsuit accusing him of defaming Aurinia Pharmaceuticals.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Justin Baldoni's $400m lawsuit against Blake Lively officially ends

Justin Baldoni's $400m defamation suit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds has formally ended after he failed to file an amended complaint by the deadline.
Law
fromJezebel
5 months ago

It Ends With...Anticlimax

A judge dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively after plaintiffs failed to file a further amended complaint.
Film
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Justin Baldoni Blows Deadline To Save $400 Million Blake Lively Lawsuit, Proving Silence Isn't Always Golden - Above the Law

Justin Baldoni's defamation claim was dismissed and final judgment entered after his lawyers failed to amend or respond by the court's October 24 deadline.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 months ago

Trial starts for 10 conspiracy theorists for cyberbullying France's first lady - LGBTQ Nation

The trial follows a defamation lawsuit filed in the United States by Macron and her husband, President Emmanuel Macron, at the end of July, in connection with the same claims promoted online that Brigitte Macron was assigned male at birth. Mme. Macron was absent as the trial opened, AFP reports. Eight men and two women, aged 41 to 60, are accused of cyber-harassment targeting the first lady.
France news
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
5 months ago

Ten people to stand trial over online harassment of French first lady

Ten people face trial in Paris for cyber-harassment and spreading unsubstantiated gender rumours about Brigitte Macron, risking up to two years in prison.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Ten people go on trial in Paris accused of online harassment of Brigitte Macron

Ten people stand trial in Paris accused of online harassment targeting Brigitte Macron over false claims about her gender.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Rust gun supplier sues Alec Baldwin and producers over scapegoat smear campaign'

A weapons supplier has sued Alec Baldwin and Rust producers, alleging a coordinated defamation campaign falsely blaming his company for the fatal on-set shooting.
Music
fromPortland Mercury
6 months ago

THE BLACK BYLINE: The Drake v. Kendrick Verdict, and the Ghost of 2pac's Hologram

Kendrick Lamar's diss tracks outperformed Drake's, and a judge dismissed Drake's defamation claim, finding the exchanges to be hyperbolic opinion rather than actionable defamation.
US politics
fromGothamist
6 months ago

A Ciattarelli defamation lawsuit against Sherrill may violate NJ election rules

Jack Ciattarelli claims a defamation suit against Mikie Sherrill but has not filed it because New Jersey campaign finance limits may bar spending over $25,000.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Fox News employees expressed concerns network was intentionally aiding Trump, legal filings reveal

Fox News employees reported pervasive concerns about editorial bias, alignment with Trump, emotional distress, and loss of journalistic integrity during a 2020 internal survey.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Candace Owens Loses Legal Fight To Enter Australia

Australia's High Court upheld a government ban preventing Candace Owens from entering the country on character grounds over risks of inciting discord.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Supreme Court declines Alex Jones challenge to defamation judgement

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Alex Jones' appeal, leaving a $1.4bn defamation judgment to Sandy Hook victims' families and an FBI agent intact.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Jack Ciattarelli Suing Democrat Opponent After Fiery Debate

Democrat Mikie Sherrill said Ciattarelli killed tens of thousands of people during a tense Wednesday night debate. Ciattarelli also accused his opponent of breaking the law to access his records while Sherrill claimed he'd profited from publishing misinformation to the public. He was paid to develop an app so that people who are addicted could more easily get access to opioids; and so, as he made millions, as these opioid companies made billions, tens of thousands of New Jerseyans died, Sherrill said during the debate.
US politics
National Football League
fromwww.espn.com
6 months ago

Jets sued by former executive over alleged retaliation - ESPN

A former Jets vice president alleges she and her husband were fired in retaliation after sexual misconduct allegations were made against team president Hymie Elhai.
fromESPN.com
6 months ago

Valencia sues Netflix over Vinicius Jr. documentary

MADRID -- Spanish club Valencia said on Monday they filed a lawsuit against Netflix claiming falsehoods in a documentary about Brazil player Vinícius Júnior. Valencia said the documentary mistakenly accused a large group of Valencia fans of making racist chants against the Real Madrid forward in a LaLiga match in 2023. The club filed the lawsuit after its public demands for corrections by the documentary's production company were not fulfilled. The lawsuit is against Netflix and the production company for damaging "Valencia's honor." It seeks financial compensation, corrections of the subtitles in the documentary, and the publication of the sentencing, the club said.
Soccer (FIFA)
#dominion-voting-systems
fromCbsnews
6 months ago
US politics

Dominion Voting Systems reaches settlement in its $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Guiliani

fromCbsnews
6 months ago
US politics

Dominion Voting Systems reaches settlement in its $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Guiliani

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