Defamation

Attorneys for friends of Nolan Wells are threatening to sue the Rev. Al Sharpton over accusations of defamation. The conflict follows an incident where Sharpton spoke publicly regarding the death of Nolan Wells, subsequently challenging critics to "sue me first." Sharpton is currently the subject of a presuit demand letter.

David D. Smith, owner of the Baltimore Sun, sued Maryland Governor Wes Moore for defamation, alleging Moore falsely claimed Smith was affiliated with Jeffrey Epstein and that he purchased the Sun to promote Donald Trump. Smith denies the allegations, stating he has no personal or business ties to Epstein and disputes Moore's misrepresentation of his comments about Trump.

Singapore's Senior Minister K. Shanmugam and Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng each received S$145,000 (US$113,000) in legal costs after a court ruled a Bloomberg article defamed them. Bloomberg and its journalist, Low De Wei, were ordered to pay S$230,000 in damages to each minister.

An attorney for the family of Nolan Wells said they hired audio engineers to review a distress call from a boat on the day he disappeared. The review has sparked online speculation and defamation claims as the investigation into the 18-year-old's death continues.

A former football teammate of Nolan Wells is suing social media users who accused him of involvement in the 18-year-old's death, with his attorney calling the claims baseless and dangerous.

Trump and the DOJ are requesting the Supreme Court to dismiss an $83.3 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll. The Supreme Court previously rejected Trump's appeal of a $5 million verdict in her favor.

The article in the Letters to the Editor section calls for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to sue Mayor Mamdani over defamation, referencing Zoh's remarks about Netanyahu (referred to as 'Bibi'). The piece suggests legal action against Mamdani for the alleged slanderous comments.

Conservative activist Robby Starbuck secured a legal victory against Google as his defamation lawsuit progresses, with a Delaware Superior Court ruling allowing discovery to proceed. The lawsuit alleges Google's AI platforms falsely portrayed him as a 'monster' through AI-generated content, causing emotional distress, and seeks at least $15 million in damages.

Cajun Navy 2016 has filed a defamation lawsuit against United Cajun Navy to protect its reputation and the volunteers associated with its name.

A Texas federal judge ruled that X (formerly Twitter) must provide some deleted posts to Media Matters in a defamation lawsuit, but user-deleted posts are protected under federal law. X claims Media Matters manipulated its algorithms to falsely show ads appearing alongside extremist content, leading to advertiser losses.

A former Department of Homeland Security official sued her ex-partner, accusing him of defamation by spreading false claims about a sugar daddy prostitution relationship. The lawsuit alleges the ex-partner anonymously made public accusations to media outlets, leading to her suspension and termination from DHS and the revocation of a CIA job offer.

The Washington Post avoided a defamation lawsuit from Trump Media. The ruling was issued, but no further details are provided in the content.

Madison Square Garden filed a defamation lawsuit against Wired Magazine, accusing it of using stolen data from a hacking group to falsely claim the company surveilled a list of gay celebrity fans. The lawsuit alleges Wired manufactured a false narrative based on the stolen information.

The court awarded a member of the House of Representatives ₦10 million in a defamation lawsuit. The defendant did not file a defense after being served in custody at a correctional center in Enugu.

Nigerian authorities jailed journalist Stanley Ugagbe for two months pending trial over cybercrime and defamation charges. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for his immediate release and for the charges against him and his publisher, Tega Oghenedoro (Fejiro Oliver), to be dropped.

E. Jean Carroll received a $5.6 million payment from President Trump following a jury ruling that he was liable for sexually abusing her in 1996 and defaming her. A federal judge mandated the payment, including accrued interest, after Trump's legal team vowed to appeal the 2023 verdict.

A user received a suspicious email from a Gmail account matching a law firm's name, claiming a debt of $1418.16 and demanding immediate payment to avoid legal action. The email includes threats of court proceedings, mentions defamation and fraud, and is submitted by a Reddit user seeking confirmation of its legitimacy.

Bloomberg lost a significant libel case in Singapore. The legal standards in Singapore differ from the United States, where public officials must meet a higher threshold to win defamation cases.

Florida State Rep. Fabian Basabe is representing himself in a civil trial accused of sexual harassment, battery, and defamation by two former staffers. The mother of one alleged victim testified, describing Basabe's aggressive behavior, while evidence including text messages and tweets is being presented to the jury.

E. Jean Carroll received $5.8 million in a sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump, as shown by court records. The payment was made from an account linked to the case.

The High Court in Singapore awarded two cabinet ministers S$230,000 (US$177,860) each in damages following a defamation trial involving Bloomberg and one of its reporters over the officials’ property transactions. K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng filed separate suits against Bloomberg and reporter Low De Wei over a story titled “Singapore mansion deals are increasingly shrouded...

Opening statements began in the civil trial of South Florida lawmaker Fabian Basabe, who is accused by two former employees of sexual harassment, battery, and defamation. Basabe, representing himself in the trial, denies the allegations, citing prior investigations that found no wrongdoing. The Florida House of Representatives is also named as a defendant in the lawsuit.

The EFCC is appealing a court judgment that awarded N10 million in damages to an ex-minister. The EFCC also requested a stay of execution to halt enforcement pending the appeal's determination.

Hunter Biden was awarded $1.7 million in punitive damages in a defamation lawsuit against Patrick Byrne, who claimed Biden sought a bribe from Iran's government. The lawsuit was filed in 2023 over Byrne's false allegations.

A federal judge ordered the immediate release of $5.8 million awarded to E. Jean Carroll after a jury found President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing her in 1996 and later defaming her. The ruling mandates Trump pay the damages.

Zachary Young, a former CIA operative, won a $5 million jury verdict against CNN over its reporting on the Afghanistan evacuation. He claims the CIA is blocking his memoir.

A federal judge ruled that E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million from an escrow account after a jury found President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Trump has appealed the decision, and the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the 2023 verdict to stand. Carroll also seeks $83 million in defamation compensation from a separate 2024 trial.

Police have refused to register a case on a defamation complaint filed by Ansiba. The refusal indicates the complaint may not proceed through official legal channels.

A federal judge ordered the release of $5 million to E. Jean Carroll in her sexual-abuse lawsuit against Donald Trump, rejecting Trump’s request to delay the payout during his Supreme Court appeal. Trump plans to challenge the ruling in a federal appeals court, arguing the money should remain held until his appeal is final.

A judge ordered E. Jean Carroll to be paid $5.8M after a jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Trump resumed defamatory attacks against Carroll as his lawyers considered asking the high court to reconsider the decision.

A judge ordered E. Jean Carroll to be paid $5.8 million after a jury determined that Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Trump resumed defamatory attacks against Carroll as his legal team considered appealing the decision to the high court.

A federal judge ordered that E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8 million after a jury found Donald Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her afterward. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the 2023 verdict, and Trump had already paid the funds set aside during the appeals process.

A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million for defamation after she accused him of sexual assault. Trump attempted to delay the payment by requesting a Supreme Court rehearal, but the request was denied. The Supreme Court had previously rejected his review petition in June.

Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ordered the release of $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll after a jury found Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Trump has paid the amount, which was set aside during appeals, and faces ongoing defamation claims from Carroll.

A judge ordered E. Jean Carroll to be paid $5 million after a jury found President Trump sexually abused and defamed her. The ruling follows a legal case involving allegations of sexual abuse and defamation.

A court awarded N10 million in damages against the Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC) for defaming ex-minister Olu Agunloye. The judge ruled the EFCC failed to prove the truth of the publication, deeming it unfair with a 'sensational headline.'

Trump opposes a $5 million damages verdict against him, citing a last-ditch Supreme Court bid. He was found liable in two trials for defaming E. Jean Carroll by denying her claim of sexual abuse in a New York department store.

A federal court judge denied Donald Trump's latest request to delay payment of a $5.8 million judgment awarded to E Jean Carroll after a jury found he sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her in 2019. The judgment stems from a New York jury's conclusion that Trump committed both acts.

A court granted Peter Obi permission to serve Kenneth Okonkwo through substituted means. Obi filed an N8 billion lawsuit against Okonkwo for alleged defamation.

A court rejected Priyank’s defamation claim against an RSS member. The ruling dismisses the legal action brought by Priyank against the individual affiliated with the RSS.