Defamation

Wisconsin Senate Hopeful Eric Hovde’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Campaign Ad to Be Heard Day Before New Congress Sworn In

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Green Bay, Wis. – A Wisconsin courtroom is set to address a legal dispute on Jan. 2, 2025, involving Eric Hovde, U.S. Senate candidate, who has alleged that a political advertisement falsely maligned his character and business practices. This hearing occurs just one day before the convening of the 119th United States Congress, adding a layer of urgency as Hovde vies for a seat currently held by incumbent Senator Tammy Baldwin. In the lawsuit, filed in Brown County Court, Hovde takes aim at the Democratic group, WinSenate, along with several media outfits for broadcasting what … Read more

$8 Million Verdict Reached: Jury Finds Against Investigator in Monumental Defamation Case

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WASHINGTON — In a landmark legal ruling, Christopher Chandler emerged triumphant in a defamation lawsuit that shook the capital, as a federal jury ordered Donald Berlin and his firm, Investigative Consultants Inc., to pay over $8 million for publishing false accusations against him. This decision, announced on Oct. 23, 2024, marks one of the largest defamation verdicts in Washington, D.C.’s history. The dispute centered on a disparaging dossier penned by Berlin more than two decades ago, which maligned Chandler’s reputation by falsely associating him with illegal activities. Chandler, asserting the falsehood of these allegations, successfully … Read more

Judge Orders Rudy Giuliani to Forfeit Luxury Assets Including Lauren Bacall’s Mercedes to Satisfy $148 Million Defamation Judgement

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New York, NY — Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and personal attorney to Donald Trump, has been ordered by a federal judge to surrender a valuable collection of his belongings, including sports memorabilia and luxury items, to fulfill a substantial $148 million defamation judgment. The ruling demands that Giuliani forfeit assets including watches, a vintage car, and his Manhattan apartment, all valued in the millions. The court has decided that some of Giuliani’s most prized possessions, such as a 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 previously owned by Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall and a … Read more

Giuliani to Transfer Assets to Georgia Election Workers Following Defamation Case

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Atlanta, Ga. — In a significant legal development, Rudy Giuliani, the former lawyer for ex-President Donald Trump, has agreed to transfer assets to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss, whom he falsely accused of electoral fraud during the 2020 presidential elections. This settlement is part of the ongoing consequences faced by those who propagated unfounded claims of voter fraud, which have been widely debunked by various authorities including court rulings and state certifications. The agreement, confirmed through court documents released this week, outlines that Giuliani will transfer the title of … Read more