Darrin P. Gayles
Coverage of Darrin P. Gayles in the Nexus archive.
- The Wall Street Journal seeks second dismissal of Trump defamation lawsuit
The Wall Street Journal is seeking a second dismissal of a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over an article about a letter he allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein. The court previously dismissed the case, citing insufficient evidence of actual malice, and the Journal argues the amended complaint still fails to meet the required standard.
- Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter
A federal judge dismissed President Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story involving a 'bawdy' birthday letter linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The ruling emphasizes the high standard for proving defamation of public figures and marks another loss for Trump in media-related legal cases.
- Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein
A federal judge dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over an article linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. The judge ruled Trump failed to prove malice in the publication but allowed him to amend his complaint. The case centers on a 2003 letter allegedly tied to Epstein's birthday celebration, later released by Congress.