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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

Texas Attorney General Appeals Court Decision, Seeks to Enforce Law Restricting Drag Performances

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Austin, Texas – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has appealed to a federal appeals court to reverse a judge’s decision and allow the state to enforce a law that would restrict and potentially criminalize drag performances. Paxton filed a 50-page briefing on Tuesday, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans to review the permanent injunction that was issued against Senate Bill 12 last year. The law was blocked from taking effect in September after five plaintiffs, including drag performer Brigitte Bandit and local drag production company Extragrams, sued Paxton … Read more

City of St. George Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit by Drag Show Producers Over Revoked Permit

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ST. GEORGE, UT – Attorneys for the City of St. George have requested the dismissal of a case brought by drag show producers. The city argues that the show, which was initially denied, was able to continue and that the policies related to the revocation of the original show’s permit have been repealed and replaced. The Southern Utah Drag Stars sued the city in May after their special events permit for a drag show on public property was revoked due to violations of the city code regarding event advertising. In response to the denial of … Read more

Charlize Theron Stands Strong for the Drag Community on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Premiere

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LOS ANGELES – Charlize Theron, Academy Award-winning actress, expressed her support for the drag community during her appearance as a guest judge on the Season 16 premiere of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Theron’s strong message to the contestants garnered widespread attention on social media. She urged them to remain resilient amidst the increasing wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation directly targeting drag performers. Theron’s pep talk emphasized the importance of standing up against discrimination and not giving up. In her conversation with the contestants on the aftershow, “RuPaul’s Drag Race Untucked,” Theron expanded on her beliefs. As a … Read more