Defamation

Boulder’s Political Battle Intensifies: Defamation Trial Set for 2025 Amidst First Amendment Controversy

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Boulder, Colo. — A defamation case with wide-reaching implications for political discourse is set to unfurl in a Boulder courtroom. Slated for a trial on May 12, 2025, the legal battle began following accusations during the city’s 2021 election. Steve Rosenblum, a former candidate for Boulder City Council, has brought forth claims that the local activist group Boulder Progressives, through Eric Budd, intentionally spread false information about him to skew public perception and influence the election outcome. In the contentious election year, an anonymous X account, nominally under Rosenbaum’s name, posted links to a blog … Read more

Jury Awards $1.1 Million in Defamation Case to Drag Performer Falsely Accused of Indecency

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COEUR d’ALENE, Idaho — A drag performer in Idaho was awarded over $1.1 million in a defamation case against a blogger who falsely accused him of indecent exposure during a public performance. On Friday, following a five-day trial and roughly three and a half hours of deliberation, the jury reached a unanimous verdict in favor of the performer, delivering a pivotal decision on the consequences of defamation through social media. The case centered around Eric Posey, a resident of Post Falls, who took legal action after blogger Summer Bushnell claimed he had exposed himself during … Read more

Rebel Wilson Fights Back Against Producers’ Defamation Lawsuit, Asserts Truth in Fiery Defense

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Los Angeles — Rebel Wilson has struck back at producers of the movie “The Deb,” dismissing their defamation lawsuit as baseless and asserting that on-set evidence and crew support bolster her case. The lawsuit, filed by producers Amanda Ghost, Gregor Cameron, and Vince Holden, alleges that Wilson made unfounded and damaging claims about their conduct during and after filming. Wilson took to Instagram to defend herself, sharing her side of the story with behind-the-scenes imagery and heartfelt messages that illustrate her close relationship with the crew. She claims these images capture the positive atmosphere on … Read more

Idaho Drag Performer Wins $1.1 Million in Defamation Suit Over False Exposure Claims

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COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — In a compelling legal victory, an Idaho drag performer was awarded over $1.1 million after a jury found that false accusations had been made against him by a far-right blogger. The blogger had claimed that the performer exposed himself to minors during a 2022 Pride celebration, an allegation that was later disproven. The Kootenai County District Court concluded on Friday that Summer Bushnell, the blogger, had defamed Eric Posey, a resident of Post Falls, by circulating a manipulated video of his performance at the event. Posey was depicted in the video … Read more