Defamation

Sarah Palin’s Defamation Case Against The New York Times Reinstated by Appeals Court

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New York — A federal appeals court has recently reversed a lower court’s decision concluding Sarah Palin’s libel case against The New York Times should proceed. The lawsuit, initiated by the former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate, accuses the newspaper of damaging her reputation through an editorial linking her to a 2011 shooting in Arizona that injured Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and killed six others. The controversy sparked from a June 2017 Times editorial, which incorrectly stated that an advertisement from Palin’s political action committee created a graphic depicting Democratic lawmakers beneath crosshairs, allegedly inciting the … Read more

New Hampshire State Representative Settles Defamation Suit, Pays $200,000 to Drag Queens After False Accusations

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Derry, NH — A defamation lawsuit concluded with a New Hampshire state legislator agreeing to issue a six-figure settlement and a public apology to two drag performers whom he had falsely accused of criminal and inappropriate behavior. The lawsuit centered around Rep. David Love’s allegations during a 2021 legislative session, which were later admitted to be based on erroneous information. Local performers Robert Champion, known on stage as Monique Toosoon, and Michael McMahon, whose stage name is Clara Divine, filed the lawsuit against Love in April 2022. This followed public claims by Love, suggesting Champion … Read more

Jury Orders Retired Attorney Lin Wood to Pay Additional $750K in Legal Fees After Defamation Case Verdict

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Atlanta, GA – A federal jury in Georgia has mandated retired defamation attorney Lin Wood to pay $750,000 in attorney fees and costs, a day following their verdict that favored his former law partners with a $3.75 million judgment. This decision builds upon what is shaping up to be a costly legal defeat for Wood, who is based in Atlanta and previously gained national attention through his involvement in various high-profile litigation cases. The jury’s ruling comes at the conclusion of a defamation lawsuit initiated by three of Wood’s former colleagues at their Atlanta-based law … Read more

Meghan Markle’s Half-Sister Determined to Continue Battle in Ongoing Defamation Lawsuit

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Tampa, FL – In a recent development in the ongoing legal disputes involving the British royal family, Meghan Markle’s half-sister, Samantha Markle, is pushing forward with a defamation lawsuit she filed against the Duchess of Sussex. The case, which originated in Florida, questions the accuracy of several statements made by Meghan during her famous 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey. The lawsuit alleges that Meghan made false statements that damaged Samantha Markle’s reputation. In particular, it accuses Meghan of falsely asserting she was an only child, among other disputed points about her family’s interactions and their … Read more