Defamation

University Professor’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Student-Run Publication Dismissed, Raises Questions of Press Freedom and Academic Freedom

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. – A defamation lawsuit filed by a University of Notre Dame professor against a student-run publication has been dismissed by a judge. The lawsuit stemmed from the news coverage of the professor’s advocacy for abortion rights. St. Joseph County Superior Court Senior Judge Steven David ruled that the professor’s claims of false and defamatory coverage by The Irish Rover were unfounded. The judge’s decision raises questions about press freedom and academic freedom at the prestigious Catholic university. The lawsuit centered around the newspaper’s use of quotes and interpretation of a sign on … Read more

Rudy Giuliani’s Defamation Trial: Stakes High as Jury Considers $43 Million Damages and Future of Election Lies Accountability

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WASHINGTON D.C. – Closing arguments have concluded in Rudy Giuliani’s federal defamation trial as the jury deliberates. The trial centers around Giuliani’s statements defaming Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. The judge has already ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, determining that Giuliani did defame them. However, the jury’s role is to determine the amount of damages to be awarded. If the jury rules in favor of Freeman and Moss, Giuliani could face significant financial consequences. The jury has the power to award up to $43 million in damages. While it remains uncertain … Read more

Former Georgia Election Workers Awarded $148 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Rudy Giuliani

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ATLANTA, Georgia – A jury in Georgia awarded a total of $148 million in damages to two former election workers who filed a defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani. The former New York City mayor spread lies about the workers in 2020, which resulted in racist threats and harassment, impacting the workers’ lives significantly. Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, provided emotional testimony during the trial. They described becoming targets of a false conspiracy theory that was promoted by Giuliani and other Republicans. This theory aimed to overturn the 2020 election results in favor … Read more

Giuliani Vows to Appeal “Absurd” Defamation Damages, Dismissing Role in Threats

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Washington, DC – Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has expressed his intention to appeal against the damages awarded to election workers whom he defamed. In a defamation trial, a jury ordered Giuliani to pay nearly $150 million to the Georgia election workers for the harm caused by his defamatory statements following the 2020 election. Giuliani believes that the damages awarded are absurd and feels that the trial was unfair. Giuliani made these remarks outside the courtroom after the verdict was read. He described the amount he was ordered to pay as absurd, emphasizing … Read more