Dismisses

Federal Judge Dismisses Trump’s Defamation Case Against The New York Times Just Days After Filing

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A federal judge in New York dismissed former President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The New York Times on Friday, just four days after it was filed. The judge criticized the suit as “improper and impermissible” in its current form, signaling a setback for Trump in his attempts to challenge media coverage. The lawsuit stemmed from an opinion piece published by the Times in March 2019, which discussed Russia’s involvement in the 2016 presidential election and its potential connections to Trump’s campaign. Trump alleged that the article falsely portrayed his campaign as being tied to … Read more

Court Dismisses Trump’s $15 Billion Lawsuit Against The New York Times, Citing Lack of Evidence

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NEW YORK — A New York judge has dismissed former President Donald Trump’s $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, marking a significant legal setback for the former president. The suit, which claimed the newspaper conspired with his niece to publish private family information, faced skepticism from the court regarding its viability. In a decision handed down by Justice Robert Reed, the judge found no credible basis to support Trump’s allegations, which accused the newspaper of engaging in “tortious conduct” to obtain confidential tax documents. These documents, disclosed by Mary Trump in a book, … Read more

Ball State University Dismisses Staff Member Over Controversial Social Media Post on Conservative Activist’s Death

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MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State University has dismissed a staff member following a controversial social media post regarding the recent murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The decision, announced on Wednesday, came after a review of the comments made by Suzanne Swierc, who was the director of health promotion and advocacy at the university. Swierc’s post, shared on her personal Facebook account, expressed a sentiment on Kirk’s death as a reflection of “the violence, fear, and hatred he sowed.” While she acknowledged that the shooting was a tragedy, she emphasized the complexities of the situation. … Read more

Judge Dismisses Terrorism Charges Against Accused Insurance CEO Killer as Case Progresses in New York

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New York, N.Y. — A judge has dismissed two murder charges against Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, during a court hearing on Tuesday. This marks Mangione’s first appearance in a Manhattan courtroom in five months. Judge Gregory Carro invalidated the severe accusation of first-degree murder that had classified the crime as an act of terrorism, stating that evidence presented to the grand jury was insufficient to support this characterization. The judge also dismissed a second-degree murder charge connected to the alleged terrorism aspect of the case. Remaining charges against Mangione include … Read more