Defamation

Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit, Upholds Free Speech Rights in Landmark Ruling

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SOUTH BEND, Indiana – The controversial lawsuit filed by Tamara Kay against The Irish Rover, a student newspaper at the University of Notre Dame, has been dismissed by Judge Steven David. The suit had accused the paper of defamation, but the judge ruled that the claims made by Kay failed to meet the legal requirements for defamation. The Irish Rover had responded to the lawsuit by filing an anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) motion. This motion is designed to protect individuals from being intimidated or silenced through litigation when exercising their First Amendment rights. … Read more

Federal Judge Sets the Stage for Explosive Second Rape Defamation Trial Against Donald Trump

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New York, NY – With Donald Trump’s second rape defamation trial just one week away, a federal judge has issued a stern order that underscores the challenges Trump will face in court. While the former president’s legal team had been hoping for a chance to rewrite history and clear Trump’s name, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan has made it clear that this trial will not be a “do over” of the previous one, which concluded that Trump sexually assaulted journalist E. Jean Carroll decades ago. In a 27-page order, Judge Kaplan emphasized that the upcoming … Read more

Landmark Defamation Case: Election Workers’ Lawyer Seeks Substantial Damages from Giuliani

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ATLANTA, Georgia – The lawyer representing election workers in Georgia’s Fulton County has asked a jury to grant substantial damages in a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump’s attorney, Rudy Giuliani. In his closing arguments, the lawyer emphasized the severe impact Giuliani’s statements had on the reputation and emotional well-being of these election workers. The defamation case centers around Giuliani’s role in promoting baseless allegations of widespread voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election. The lawyer argued that Giuliani’s false claims tarnished the credibility of these workers, who performed their duties diligently and ensured … Read more

Federal Jury Finds Rudy Giuliani Liable in Civil Defamation Case, Awards Election Workers $148.17 Million for False Claims

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Atlanta, Georgia – former Mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani, has been found liable in a civil defamation case brought against him by election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. The federal jury, presided over by U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell, awarded Freeman and Moss a total of $148.17 million in damages after four days of trial testimony. The case focused on false claims made by Giuliani about the two women in relation to the 2020 presidential election. The plaintiffs initially sought a minimum of $24 million each for Giuliani’s defamatory statements accusing … Read more