Misidentification

Prominent Libel Lawyer Sues Academic for Defamation, Claims Misidentification as UAE Covert Agent in Controversial Book

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Belfast, Northern Ireland — Paul Tweed, a seasoned defamation lawyer whose client list has included well-known figures like Britney Spears, Liam Neeson, and Nicolas Cage, has initiated a legal battle against London-based academic Dr. Andreas Krieg. Tweed contends that he was erroneously depicted as a covert agent for the United Arab Emirates in Krieg’s recent book. The case, which seeks damages for the alleged misrepresentation, was filed at the High Court in Belfast. Dr. Krieg’s book, “Subversion: The Strategic Weaponization of Narratives,” published in 2023 and aimed at postgraduates and specialists in information studies, discusses … Read more

Judge Dismisses Misidentification Lawsuit of Kansas Man Accused in Chiefs Rally Shooting, Case Heads to D.C. Court

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Kansas resident against Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett, who wrongfully implicated the plaintiff in a fatal incident that occurred during a rally for the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win. The court decided that the lawsuit should be pursued outside Kansas, where the actions leading to the accusation took place, due to Burchett having minimal ties to the state. The legal team for the plaintiff, Denton Loudermill Jr., stated intentions to file a new lawsuit in Washington, D.C., where the congressman was … Read more