US Rep. Max Miller Sues His Ex-Wife for Defamation in Escalation of Long-Running Divorce Feud
The suit seeks compensatory damages in excess of $25,000, punitive damages sufficient to deter future similar conduct and attorney’s fees.
Appeals Court Spares Trump From Paying $83 Million Defamation Award to E. Jean Carroll — For Now
The $83 million award to Carroll, 82, came from a jury that briefly heard Trump testify and observed his animated behavior for several days.
South Florida Officers Sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, Claiming Details in ‘The Rip’ Are Too Real
Court filings don’t say how much the officers are suing for, but the civil complaint says they’re seeking compensatory damages, punitive damages and attorney fees, as well as a public retraction and correction.
Federal Judge Dismisses Former Trump Supporter’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox News
The judge granted Fox’s motion to dismiss the case, finding Raymond Epps failed to show enough evidence to prove that Fox knew its statements were false.
Trump, Hoping for an Eventual Supreme Court Victory, Seeks to Halt $83M Payment in Sexual Abuse Case
Trump has vehemently denied sexually abusing Carroll or ever knowing her and has repeatedly accused her of making accusations against him for political purposes or to promote her memoir.
Appeals Court Overturns $8.2 Million Defamation Win for Roy Moore
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Moore failed to prove the organization acted with malice, one of the legal standards for cases involving public figures.
The Onion Launches New Bid To Take Over Alex Jones’ Infowars and Turn It Into a Parody Platform
Ben Collins, chief executive of The Onion, said the deal could be in place around April 30, if approved by Judge Maya Guerra Gamble in Austin.
FBI Director Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic for Article That Alleged Excessive Drinking
The Atlantic, in response, said it stood by its reporting and would vigorously defend against the “meritless lawsuit.”