Jury Grants $1.85 Million in Landmark Defamation Case Stemming from False Rape Allegation

Smithfield, VA – In a landmark decision, a Virginia jury has awarded $1.85 million to a man who claimed his life was shattered by a false rape accusation. The substantial compensation highlights the severe ramifications such accusations can have on individuals’ reputations and lives. The lawsuit revolved around the plaintiff, a former employee of a prominent local business, who was accused of rape by a female coworker. The accusations, which surfaced in 2018, were later found to be unsubstantiated, leading the accused to pursue legal recourse claiming that the false allegations had irrevocably damaged his … Read more

Alice Guo’s Attorney Refutes False Claims on Her Location

New York — In a twist of events that has caught public and media attention, Alice Guo’s attorney strongly countered claims surrounding the uncertainty of her whereabouts on the night of the alleged incident. Legal representative, Johnathan Keyes, defended the social media influencer, stating she was at a charity event, an assertion supported by several eyewitnesses and digital evidence. The controversy started early last month when allegations surfaced about Guo’s involvement in a dispute, which reportedly occurred during a high-profile gathering in Manhattan. While specifics of the altercation remain guarded by ongoing investigations, the focal … Read more

New Hampshire State Representative Settles Defamation Suit, Pays $200,000 to Drag Queens After False Accusations

Derry, NH — A defamation lawsuit concluded with a New Hampshire state legislator agreeing to issue a six-figure settlement and a public apology to two drag performers whom he had falsely accused of criminal and inappropriate behavior. The lawsuit centered around Rep. David Love’s allegations during a 2021 legislative session, which were later admitted to be based on erroneous information. Local performers Robert Champion, known on stage as Monique Toosoon, and Michael McMahon, whose stage name is Clara Divine, filed the lawsuit against Love in April 2022. This followed public claims by Love, suggesting Champion … Read more

Idaho Drag Performer Wins $1.1 Million in Defamation Suit Over False Exposure Claims

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