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

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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

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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

L.A. Man Files Lawsuit Against Over 50 Women for Defamatory Social Media Posts, Claiming False Allegations

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Los Angeles, CA – A Los Angeles man has filed a lawsuit against more than 50 women for allegedly posting negative messages about him on social media. Stewart Lucas Murrey is accusing the women of defamation, sex-based discrimination, intentional infliction of emotional distress, libel, invasion of privacy, and other charges. The alleged remarks were made in a private Facebook group called “Are We Dating The Same Guy?”, where members share dating advice and warn others about potentially harmful or untrustworthy men. According to Murrey, the women posted false claims about him, including allegations of murder … Read more

Congo Journalist Stanis Bujakera Released After False Information Charges

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KINSHASA, Congo — Journalist Stanis Bujakera has been released from detention in Congo after being held since last September on charges of spreading false information, according to his lawyer. Bujakera, who works for international media outlets including Reuters and Jeune Afrique, was released on Tuesday evening from the prison in Kinshasa, the Congolese capital. The court in Kinshasa had recently found Bujakera guilty of spreading false information and sentenced him to six months in prison, along with a fine of 1 million Congolese francs ($364). However, he was released on Tuesday after serving his sentence. … Read more