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rte.ieLawyer 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.
CnbcKash Patel Appeals Federal Judge’s Dismissal of Defamation Suit Against Ex-FBI Official Frank Figliuzzi
Patel filed notice Thursday with the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals after a Houston federal judge ruled that Figliuzzi's 2025 MSNBC comments were rhetorical hyperbole. The suit centered on claims that Patel frequented nightclubs rather than FBI headquarters. The dismissal came…
Nbc NewsMax 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.comIsrael 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…
jpost.comNetanyahu 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…
The GuardianKash Patel Denies Heavy Drinking Reports at FBI Budget Hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel rejected claims of on-the-job drinking and absences reported by The Atlantic in mid-April 2026, calling them "unequivocally, categorically false" at a May 12, 2026, Senate hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for law enforcement agencies. Patel, who has…
Los Angeles TimesKash Patel Denies Excessive Drinking Allegations at Senate Hearing
At a May 12, 2026, budget hearing, Patel called The Atlantic's mid-April reporting on his alleged excessive drinking 'unequivocally, categorically false' and said he would not be tarnished by baseless claims. He shouted over Sen. Chris Van Hollen, accused the Maryland Democrat of…
winnipegfreepress.comFederal 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…
jpost.comNaftali 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…
Washington ExaminerKash 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.comNetanyahu 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…
pbs.orgFBI Opens Leak Investigation Tied to Atlantic Story on FBI Director Kash Patel
The FBI opened a criminal probe into whether classified information was leaked to Sarah Fitzpatrick, the reporter who detailed concerns about FBI Director Kash Patel's drinking. Carol Leonnig reported the investigation was ordered from Patel's executive suite, prompting denials f…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRichard 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFederal 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…
rediff.comKash 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFederal 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDodge 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFox 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…