Defamation

Los Gatos Officials Battle Defamation Claims by Far-Right Activist in Court; Seek Dismissal of Lawsuit

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Los Gatos, CA — In a legal battle that has captured the local community’s attention, Los Gatos Town Council member Maria Ristow and Vice Mayor Rob Moore have filed a formal response to accusations of defamation made by far-right activist Lynley Kerr Hogan. Hogan’s lawsuit, initiated on November 14 of last year, claims that she was defamed and unlawfully excluded from public meetings by Ristow, Moore, and Los Gatos Democracy Tent moderator Lee Fagot. The allegations trace back to comments purportedly made by Moore and Ristow, where Hogan was accused of threatening violence at a … Read more

Justin Baldoni Sues The New York Times for Defamation in High-Stakes Hollywood Legal Drama

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Los Angeles — Justin Baldoni, an actor and director known for his role in “Jane the Virgin” and as a co-founder of Wayfarer Studios, has taken legal action against The New York Times. Baldoni is suing the publication for defamation, alleging that an article falsely accused him of orchestrating a smear campaign against actress Blake Lively during the production of “It Ends With Us.” In December 2024, the Times published a piece claiming that Baldoni and his team had targeted Lively after she expressed concerns about the work environment on set. The lawsuit filed by … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Affirms $5 Million Verdict Against Donald Trump in Sexual Abuse and Defamation Case

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New York — A federal appeals court has affirmed a substantial legal defeat for former President Donald Trump, upholding a $5 million verdict awarded to columnist E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual abuse dating back to the mid-1990s. The decision, rendered by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, supports the jury’s findings from a 2023 trial, marking a significant milestone in a series of legal battles entangling Trump with allegations of misconduct. In a written opinion, the appellate court dismissed a series of appeals from Trump’s legal team, which argued that multiple … Read more

Trump Obtains Bond for $83.3 Million Award in Defamation Case Linked to E. Jean Carroll’s Allegations

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NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump has effectively posted the required bond to challenge an $83.3 million judgment awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of defamation in relation to her rape allegations. Trump’s lawyer informed a federal judge recently that they are moving forward with an appeal process. This legal step comes after a jury ruled in favor of Carroll during a January defamation trial. E. Jean Carroll, a former magazine columnist, has long maintained that Trump raped her in the mid-1990s in a Manhattan department store dressing room. Trump has … Read more