Smear

Former MediaLink Chief Michael Kassan Fires Back at UTA’s ‘Smear’ Effort, Citing ‘Broken Promises’

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – United Talent Agency (UTA) has made amendments to its lawsuit against former MediaLink chief Michael Kassan, shifting its initial claims to arbitration. The lawsuit now includes new details of allegations of financial mismanagement against Kassan, who has denounced the litigation as a “smear” effort. UTA claims that Kassan blurred the lines between personal and business expenses during his time with the company, which acquired MediaLink for $125 million in December 2021. Although several claims have been dropped, UTA still accuses Kassan of threatening to breach the noncompete clause in his contract. … Read more

Georgia Election Workers Seek Justice in Defamation Trial Against Rudy Giuliani, Alleging ‘Sustained Smear Campaign’ Over Election Fraud Claims

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WASHINGTON – Lawyers for two Georgia election workers accused Rudy Giuliani of defamation, claim he “destroyed” their reputations by falsely accusing them of rigging the 2020 U.S. presidential election against Donald Trump. The trial, which is focused on determining how much Giuliani will have to pay the workers, began with opening arguments. A federal judge has already found Giuliani liable for defamation. The two workers, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, are seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages. Joseph Sibley, Giuliani’s lawyer, warned that if the jury awards Moss and Freeman … Read more