Judge Dismisses Jan. 6 Participant Ray Epps’s Legal Case Against Fox News
PHOENIX — A lawsuit filed by Ray Epps, a former Marine and participant in the January 6th U.S. Capitol protest, was dismissed by a federal judge in Arizona this week. Epps had accused Fox News of defamation, alleging that the network falsely painted him as a conspirator in the events of that day, ultimately contributing to threats and harassment against him. Judge Diane Humetewa ruled that while Fox News’ coverage may have been controversial, it did not reach the legal standard for defamation. Epps, who was depicted in various reports as having prior knowledge and … Read more