Defamation

Columnist’s Lawyer Raises Alarm: Trump’s Alleged Intent to ‘Sow Chaos’ Amid Jury Deliberations in Defamation Case

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BOSTON (AP) — The lawyer representing a columnist suing former President Donald Trump for defamation warned the judge on Monday that Trump hopes to “sow chaos” as the jury considers damages. The columnist, who hails from Watertown, New York, alleges that Trump’s persistent false statements about her undermined her credibility and damaged her career. During the trial, the jury will evaluate the extent to which the columnist suffered harm and award damages accordingly. In response, Trump’s lawyer argued that his client’s statements were merely “rhetorical hyperbole” and should be protected by the First Amendment. However, … Read more

Columnist’s Lawyer Raises Alarming Claim: Trump’s Hopes to Create Chaos during Defamation Case Verdict

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Kansas City, Missouri – The lawyer representing a columnist warned a judge on Wednesday that former President Donald Trump hopes to “sow chaos” as the jury considers defamation damages. This comes after a battle lasting years, starting in February 2016 when the columnist accused Trump of sexual assault. The columnist claimed that Trump defamed her by publicly calling her a liar. The lawyer argued that Trump’s strategy is to “inflame his supporters, encouraging them to harass and intimidate” the columnist and her legal team. This warning came in response to Trump’s request to disclose the … Read more

Utah Developer Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against Millard County Newspaper, Claiming Defamation Over Manufacturing Plant Project

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Fillmore, Utah – Wayne Aston, a Utah land developer and entrepreneur, has filed a defamation lawsuit against the Millard County Chronicle Progress, a rural Utah newspaper. Aston claims that the newspaper published libelous articles that cast doubt on his business investments and plans to construct a $280 million manufacturing plant in Fillmore. The lawsuit, filed in December, alleges that the Chronicle Progress published five defamatory and inaccurate articles about Aston’s efforts to develop a factory on 151 acres of land. Aston contends that these negative reports have damaged his business reputation, leading to a loss … Read more

Nick Carter Fights Back: Launches Defamation Lawsuit Against Sexual Assault Accusers

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Carter, the former member of the boy band Backstreet Boys, has filed a defamation lawsuit against his sexual assault accusers. Carter, 43, is fighting back against the allegations, claiming that his accusers are attempting to extort money from him. In legal documents obtained by The Blast, Carter asserts that he will not allow his name to be tarnished by individuals seeking to profit from his celebrity status. The pop star strongly denies the sexual assault allegations and argues that he is the victim of an extortion plot. Carter alleges that … Read more