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zerohedge.comworld17 hrs ago
New Jersey Judge Orders Trevor Milton to Pay $581,000 in Fees to CNBC and Hindenburg
A New Jersey judge directed Trevor Milton to reimburse CNBC and Hindenburg Research for attorneys' fees and costs after his defamation lawsuit was dismissed. The order follows a December 2025 appellate ruling that found the suit untimely under state law.
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ai3 days ago
Kevin O'Leary Compares Modern AI Data Center Water Use to Golf Courses
Kevin O'Leary said on Glenn Beck's radio show that new data centers consume water at levels comparable to golf courses. His firm O'Leary Ventures is building facilities with 1.4 gigawatts capacity in Utah. O'Leary also faces a defamation lawsuit tied to his Utah project.
forbes.compolitics18 days ago
Court Grants Summary Judgment to Newspaper in Media Company Defamation Case
A federal judge granted summary judgment to a newspaper in a defamation lawsuit filed by a media company over reporting on financial disclosures. The ruling narrows the case to two statements about a finder's fee and finds no evidence of actual malice.
abcnews.go.comworld21 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Dershowitz Defamation Appeal Against CNN; Two Justices Dissent
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to review Alan Dershowitz's appeal in his defamation lawsuit against CNN. Lower courts had ruled that the network did not act with actual malice in its coverage of his 2020 impeachment trial remarks.
alternet.orgpolitics23 days ago
Voting machine company drops $1.3 billion defamation suit against Mike Lindell
The company formerly known as Dominion Voting Systems dismissed its defamation lawsuit against Mike Lindell on Wednesday. The dismissal came eight months after the firm was acquired by a company run by a former Republican election official.
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theiranproject.compolitics26 days ago
Israeli Prime Minister Testifies in Defamation Lawsuit Over Health Claims
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court for an evidentiary hearing in a NIS 500,000 defamation case he filed against protest activists and journalists. The hearing concerns statements about his health and fitness.
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janefriedman.compolitics34 days ago
Memoir Author Sues Classmate Over Story Theft Claims
Amy Griffin filed a federal defamation lawsuit in Nevada on June 15 against a former classmate who accused her of using the classmate's account of sexual abuse in the memoir 'The Tell.' The suit follows an earlier California action by the classmate and a New York Times investigat…
Washington Examinerpolitics43 days ago
Jones and Jackson Campaigns Trade Defamation Lawsuits Ahead of Georgia GOP Runoff
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’s company refiled a $100 million libel suit against rival Rick Jackson on Thursday after an earlier version was dismissed for lack of service. The filing comes days before the June 16 Republican primary runoff.
insurancejournal.compolitics52 days ago
Florida Court Dismisses Libel Suit by Vape Store Owner Against New York Post
A federal court in Florida dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by the operator of seventeen vape stores. The plaintiff had alleged false statements in a New York Post article about his business and political views.
upi.compolitics53 days ago
Wall Street Journal Publishes 2003 Epstein Letter to Trump; Trump Sues for $10 Billion
President Trump has refiled a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against Dow Jones & Company over a July 2025 article about an alleged 2003 birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. The updated complaint adds seven pages and argues the article caused financial and reputational harm.
thenation.compolitics54 days ago
Trump Refiles $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal
President Trump has filed an amended defamation suit seeking at least $10 billion against the Wall Street Journal. The suit follows a judge's dismissal of an earlier version and concerns an article about a reported birthday card sent to Jeffrey Epstein.
Washington Examinerpolitics54 days ago
Ex-wife files motion to dismiss congressman's defamation lawsuit
Emily Moreno moved on Wednesday to dismiss a defamation suit filed earlier this month by her ex-husband, Rep. Max Miller. The motion cites Ohio's Uniform Public Expression Protection Act and the one-year statute of limitations.
rte.iefinance56 days ago
Lawyer withdraws from defamation case hours before hearing
A lawyer filed paperwork to withdraw from representing a former JPMorgan banker in a defamation lawsuit just hours before a scheduled court appearance. The filing states the client will proceed without new counsel for now.
martechseries.comtechnology67 days ago
X Objects to Unmasking Anonymous Users in Tate Brothers' Defamation Lawsuit
X filed a response on May 11, 2026, arguing that a Florida lawsuit by Andrew and Tristan Tate fails to meet First Amendment standards required to unmask anonymous users. The social media platform cited long-standing Supreme Court protections for anonymous internet speech. The cas…
news.sky.compolitics67 days ago
Court Denies Discovery Request in Trump Defamation Suit Against Wall Street Journal
A federal court in Florida on Wednesday denied President Trump's request to conduct limited discovery into allegations of actual malice in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal. The suit concerns a Journal article that linked Trump to Jeffrey Epstein through a bi…
abcnews.go.compolitics67 days ago
Rep. Max Miller Files Defamation Suit Against Ex-Wife and Attorney
Ohio Rep. Max Miller filed a defamation lawsuit on Wednesday against his ex-wife Emily Moreno and her attorney Andrew Zashin. The suit centers on public accusations of abuse made during an ongoing custody dispute over their 2-year-old daughter. Miller is seeking at least $25,000…
Nbc Newspolitics68 days ago
Max Miller Sues Ex-Wife and Attorney for Defamation in Divorce and Custody Case
Rep. Max Miller filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Emily Moreno, her attorney and the law firm, seeking at least $25,000 in damages. The suit escalates a bitter divorce and custody battle that has included domestic abuse claims reported by media outlets. House Speaker…
nypost.compolitics68 days ago
Israel to Sue New York Times Over Report on Treatment of Palestinian Detainees
Israeli officials instructed government lawyers to prepare a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times regarding an article that included claims of sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees by a dog. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar directed the…
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foxnews.compolitics68 days ago
Israel Announces Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times Over Article on Prisoner Treatment
Israel's Foreign Ministry said it will file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times following a column by Nicholas Kristof. The column, published this week, cited accounts from 14 former Palestinian prisoners alleging sexual abuse by Israeli soldiers and prison guards, in…
foxnews.compolitics68 days ago
Israel Sues New York Times for Defamation Over Column on Detainee Treatment
The Israeli government filed a defamation lawsuit against the New York Times targeting a column by Nicholas Kristof that alleged systematic sexual violence against Palestinian detainees. Officials said the column relied on accounts linked to Hamas and described it as one of the w…
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Netanyahu Testifies Health Is Excellent in Defamation Lawsuit
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court on Thursday and stated that his medical condition is proper and excellent. His testimony in the defamation case he filed lasted roughly 30 minutes before it was cut short. The suit names attorney Gonen Ben Itzhak and journalists…
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics73 days ago
Federal Judge Dismisses Defamation Suit Against Fox News by Raymond Epps
A federal judge dismissed Raymond Epps's defamation lawsuit against Fox News on Friday. Epps had accused the network of broadcasting inaccurate claims that he was a government operative during the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack. The ruling marks the second time a court has re…
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Naftali Bennett Files NIS 2 Million Defamation Lawsuit Over Psychiatric Medication Claims
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett filed a NIS 2 million defamation lawsuit against Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman, MK Ohad Tal, and Channel 14. The suit concerns statements alleging that Bennett took psychiatric medications to function. Bennett stated the claim…
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Washington Examinerpolitics74 days ago
Kash Patel Files $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against The Atlantic Over Alcoholism Claims
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit days after The Atlantic's April 17 report cited more than two dozen anonymous sources to claim he drank heavily in Washington and Las Vegas, causing rescheduled meetings and frequent unavailability. The Atlantic published a follo…
thehindu.compolitics75 days ago
Netanyahu Ordered to Submit Updated Medical File in Defamation Case
A court ruled that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must provide his most recent medical records by May 13 to determine when his prostate cancer was discovered. The order came in a defamation lawsuit filed by Netanyahu against three individuals over social media posts and articl…
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pymnts.comfinance78 days ago
World Liberty Financial Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Justin Sun
World Liberty Financial has sued crypto billionaire Justin Sun for defamation, alleging he conducted a short-and-distort scheme against its token. The suit follows Sun's earlier fraud lawsuit against the company. The Florida-based firm seeks damages and a retraction of Sun's publ…
The War Zoneworld87 days ago
U.S. Deploys Three Aircraft Carrier Strike Groups to Middle East in Historic Triple Presence
The U.S. has positioned three aircraft carriers in the Central Command area amid Operation Epic Fury, marking the first such deployment since the 2003 Iraq War. Separately, a federal appeals court rejected Roy Moore's defamation lawsuit against a political action committee over a…
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The Hollywood Reporterworld88 days ago
Richard Gadd Discusses New Series Half Man Amid Ongoing Defamation Lawsuit
Richard Gadd, creator of Baby Reindeer, has launched a new series titled Half Man on BBC and HBO. The show explores themes of male rage and repression, following the success and legal challenges from his previous work. Gadd shared his experiences with fame and the production proc…
Nbc Newspolitics89 days ago
Federal Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against Former FBI Official
A federal judge in Texas dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by FBI Director Kash Patel against former FBI assistant director Frank Figliuzzi. The suit stemmed from comments Figliuzzi made on a television program about Patel's activities. The ruling described the comments as rhe…
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Judge Dismisses Patel Defamation Suit Against Trump Venture; Crypto Investor Sues Trump Venture
A federal judge in Texas dismissed FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi over a comment about nightclubs. Separately, blockchain entrepreneur Justin Sun filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial, a crypto project cofounded…
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rediff.comworld93 days ago
Kash Patel Files $250 Million Defamation Suit Against The Atlantic
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, seeking $250 million in damages. The suit alleges the magazine published false claims about Patel's excessive drinking and a…
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Fortunefinance96 days ago
BBC Announces Plans for Up to 2,000 Job Cuts to Reduce Budget by 10%
The BBC announced plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to reduce its annual budget by 10%. Former Google executive Matt Brittin is set to become director-general next month following Tim Davie's departure. The broadcaster faces a $10 billion defamation lawsuit from Donald Trump related…
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Federal Judge Dismisses Trump's $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter
A federal judge in Florida dismissed President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and related parties on April 13, 2026. The suit stemmed from a 2025 article reporting on a 2003 birthday letter allegedly sent by Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. The dismiss…
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Dodge County Sheriff Files $1 Million Defamation Lawsuit Over False ICE Detention Claim
A sheriff in Dodge County, Wisconsin, filed a federal defamation lawsuit seeking at least $1 million against a 28-year-old U.S. citizen and others for alleging unlawful detention by ICE. The lawsuit states the woman was at a hotel receiving spa treatments during the claimed perio…
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U.S. Judge Dismisses Trump's Defamation Suit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter Report
A federal judge in Florida dismissed President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and related parties over a 2025 report on a purported birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. The ruling cited insufficient allegations of actual malice and special damage…
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thesouthafrican.comworld101 days ago
Prince Harry Sued for Defamation by Sentebale Charity He Co-Founded
Sentebale, the charity co-founded by Prince Harry in 2006, has filed a defamation lawsuit against him and former trustee Mark Dyer in London's High Court. The action follows Prince Harry's resignation as patron and a public dispute with the charity's chair. The case centers on st…
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Fox News Settles Defamation Lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems for Over $787 Million
A federal judge announced that Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems have reached a settlement in the defamation lawsuit filed after the 2020 election. Dominion's lawyer stated the network will pay more than $787 million. The case stemmed from false claims about Dominion's voting…