Defamation

Federal Judge Dismisses Trump’s Defamation Case Against The New York Times Just Days After Filing

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A federal judge in New York dismissed former President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The New York Times on Friday, just four days after it was filed. The judge criticized the suit as “improper and impermissible” in its current form, signaling a setback for Trump in his attempts to challenge media coverage. The lawsuit stemmed from an opinion piece published by the Times in March 2019, which discussed Russia’s involvement in the 2016 presidential election and its potential connections to Trump’s campaign. Trump alleged that the article falsely portrayed his campaign as being tied to … Read more

Florida Judge Axes Trump’s $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against The New York Times, Citing Legal Missteps

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TAMPA, Fla. — A federal judge has dismissed former President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and several others, characterizing the extensive filing as more akin to a political manifesto than a legitimate legal document. The ruling, which came on Friday, addressed the $15 billion lawsuit filed earlier this week that targeted the newspaper, four of its reporters, and the publisher, Penguin Random House. U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday criticized the 85-page complaint for failing to adhere to established procedures. He emphasized that the lawsuit strayed from the mandates of Rule … Read more

Virtual K-Pop Idols Stand Their Ground: Court Orders Defamation Fine in Landmark Ruling

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Seoul, South Korea — A South Korean court has ordered a social media user to compensate a virtual K-pop group, Plave, due to defamatory remarks made online. The user is required to pay 500,000 won, equivalent to about $360, for their derogatory comments against the animated members of the group. Plave, which debuted in 2023, consists of five virtual members who are brought to life through motion-capture technology and are voiced by anonymous performers. The group’s agency filed a civil lawsuit last year after the user posted disparaging remarks about the band on social media. … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Upholds $83.3 Million Defamation Verdict Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case

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A federal appeals court in New York upheld an $83.3 million jury award against former President Donald Trump on Monday, finding he defamed writer E. Jean Carroll in comments made in 2019. The decision from the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that the amount awarded to Carroll was justified given the evidence presented during the trial. In their ruling, the panel of judges emphasized that the district court acted appropriately and that the jury’s award of damages was reasonable considering the “extraordinary and egregious” circumstances of the case. The court dismissed Trump’s argument for … Read more