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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.

E Jean Carroll requested a judge to enforce Donald Trump's payment of $5 million from a 2023 civil case verdict, which found him liable for sexual abuse in the 1990s and defamation after her 2019 disclosure. The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear Trump’s appeal of the verdict.

E. Jean Carroll requested a federal court to release $5.8 million per day after the Supreme Court denied President Trump's appeal to overturn a jury verdict finding he abused and defamed her in the mid-1990s. The court action follows the Supreme Court's refusal to reverse the verdict.

The Delhi High Court discussed the distinction between defamation and criticism in a case involving Raghav Chadha seeking protection of personality rights. It referenced a precedent in the Shashi Tharoor case, where the court safeguarded Congress leader's personality rights due to his unique speech and demeanor.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s appeal in E. Jean Carroll’s case, upholding a $5 million verdict from a 2023 jury. Carroll alleged Trump raped her in a Manhattan department store in the 1990s, and a separate 2024 defamation verdict awarded her $83 million, which remains under appeal.

The US Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn a jury verdict finding he sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll in the mid-1990s and defamed her. The Court declined to take up the case without explanation, with no noted dissents. Trump's legal team argued the $5 million verdict was supported by 'highly inflammatory' evidentiary rulings.

The Supreme Court declined to review President Donald Trump's request to overturn a $5 million verdict against him in a case where a jury found him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll and defaming her. Trump's lawyers argued evidentiary rulings favored the plaintiff, while Carroll's attorneys asserted the case was not worthy of review. The decision allows the verdict to stand.

The Supreme Court refused to revive a $300 million defamation lawsuit filed by Alan Dershowitz against CNN regarding its coverage of his remarks during President Donald Trump’s 2020 impeachment trial.

Former LAFD chief Crowley's lawsuit sues Bass personally for defamation, arguing that the mayor's campaign trail comments are not protected by government immunity.

Crowley filed a lawsuit against Bass for defamation, alleging that the mayor's campaign remarks are not protected by government immunity. The case centers on whether Bass should be personally liable for comments made during her campaign.

A High Court lifted a stay on an arrest warrant against Abhishek Banerjee in a defamation case. The case alleges he referred to Akash Vijayvargiya as a 'goon' during a rally in Kolkata in November 2020.

Rahul Gandhi has filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging a defamation conviction. He is seeking a stay of a Gujarat High Court ruling that upheld the conviction, arguing it sets an unprecedented legal precedent.

Darious Morris, a Detroit Board of Police Commissioners member, sued the city, police department, and two unions for defamation after they filed misconduct complaints against him, which were later dismissed by oversight bodies. The city is reviewing whether his lawsuit against personnel under his oversight creates a conflict of interest.

The justice department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll's allegations that Donald Trump raped her in the 1990s. A federal jury found Trump sexually abused Carroll, and another jury ruled he defamed her by denying the claims. Carroll secured two judgments totaling over $88 million against Trump, but has not received any payment.

US President Donald Trump’s legal team refused to provide financial information sought by BBC lawyers in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster. The BBC, which apologized for editing a January 6, 2021, speech to suggest Trump directed the Capitol storming, is seeking documents from the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust managed by his son, Donald Trump Jr., to assess financial impact. Trump claims the BBC harmed his brand value, while the BBC argues the lawsuit should be dismissed as Trump was reelected.

A federal IT staffer filed a complaint about DOGE and went public. After Elon Musk labeled his claims false, the staffer's brake lines were cut. He is now suing for defamation.

Eric Schmidt won a legal case against Michelle Ritter, who accused him of rape. An arbitrator ruled her claim false and found her liable for defamation, requiring her to pay Schmidt over $10 million.

Eric Schmidt won a case where his ex-girlfriend, Michelle Ritter, accused him of rape. An arbitrator ruled Ritter's claim false and ordered her to pay Schmidt over $10 million for defamation.

E. Jean Carroll has sued President Donald Trump over her 1996 sexual assault allegations, with court rulings favoring her claims. Trump denied the allegations and faced defamation lawsuits, while the Justice Department investigated potential perjury, which was later denied by prosecutors. New York's 2022 law change enabled Carroll to pursue legal action for past abuse.

The Justice Department is investigating E. Jean Carroll for perjury related to her civil lawsuits against President Trump, which allege sexual assault and defamation. The investigation follows her claims of being falsely accused.

Donald Trump has refiled a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over its report on his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, following a judge's dismissal of the initial case due to legal deficiencies. The lawsuit is part of Trump's broader legal actions against media organizations, which critics argue is a campaign to pressure the press.

A YouTuber was arrested for allegedly using AI-generated content to defame South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, leading to false claims that sparked a career-ending scandal.

A federal judge dismissed Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump, citing the case's complexity, prominent personalities, and 'inappropriate level of tactical gamesmanship.' The lawsuit followed Trump's threat to sue Wolff for defamation.

Hong Kong’s justice department has rejected online accusations against the newly promoted public prosecutions director and a colleague, calling the claims 'despicable behaviour' and an attempt to 'defame public officers'. The department referred the case to law enforcement for investigation and vowed to 'severely punish lawbreakers in accordance with the law'.

A federal judge dismissed Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, calling it a 'contorted' attempt to avoid her potential $1 billion defamation suit over allegations linking Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. The case, which involved claims of 'tactical gamesmanship' from both sides, was sent back to state court for resolution.

Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber accused of using AI to fabricate evidence that defamed Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun and damaged his career. The case highlights the misuse of artificial intelligence technology to create false information for malicious purposes.

Police are pursuing an arrest warrant for a YouTuber accused of using AI to fabricate evidence in order to defame Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun. The fabricated evidence allegedly caused significant damage to the actor's career. The case highlights concerns about AI misuse for creating false information.

Malaysia has issued a warning to TikTok regarding offensive content posted on the platform, specifically an account impersonating Sultan Ibrahim Ismail that shared AI-generated videos and manipulated images defaming the country's monarchy. The incident highlights concerns about synthetic media being used to spread defamatory content targeting state institutions.

An appeals court in New York has rejected President Trump's request to rehear his legal challenges against E. Jean Carroll's defamation and sex assault claims. The decision upholds the previous ruling in favor of Carroll.

FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for defamation after a report detailed allegations of mismanagement and dangerous behavior, including claims of intoxication and unreachability. The lawsuit, part of a broader pattern of SLAPP suits, aims to pressure critics and deter future coverage through financial strain.

World Liberty has accused Justin Sun, founder of Tron, of 'misconduct' in response to his defamation claims against the organization. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the two parties.

A federal judge dismissed FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against an MS NOW columnist who suggested Patel spent more time in nightclubs than at work. Judge George C. Hanks Jr. ruled Patel failed to establish a valid defamation claim.

FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over an article alleging excessive drinking and unexplained absences. Patel denies the claims, which were reported by sources to the magazine.

FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine over an article published about him. The legal action alleges that the article contained false and defamatory information.

FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine, accusing it of publishing a defamatory article that falsely claims he has a serious alcohol problem. The legal action alleges the report damaged his reputation and credibility.

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, alleging a story about his frequent drinking and absences contained 'false and obviously fabricated' claims. The lawsuit claims the article misrepresented Patel's conduct and professional responsibilities.

FBI Director Kash Patel announced plans to sue The Atlantic for defamation following a report detailing his alleged heavy drinking and absences from the bureau. He made the statement on Fox News's 'Sunday Morning Futures' with host Maria Bartiromo.

A 'Psychic' TikToker was ordered to pay $10 million for defaming a University of Idaho professor linked to Bryan Kohberger's murders, prompting her to appeal to a judge. The case involves legal ramifications for her false claims connecting the professor to the criminal incident.