Dossier
defamation lawsuits
Coverage of defamation lawsuits in the Nexus archive.
Max Millerperson1Brian Poindexterperson1Bernie Morenoperson1House Majority PACorganization1U.S. Houseorganization1Ohioplace1domestic abuse allegationstopic1Robert Rigbyperson1Vanessa Hallperson1Fairfax County Public Schools Prideorganization1The Virginia Projectorganization1David Gordonperson1Jason Zellmanperson1
- Democrats see a chance to flip a seat as focus on abuse claims mounts against Ohio Rep. Max Miller
Democrats identify an opportunity to challenge Ohio Rep. Max Miller amid escalating domestic abuse allegations and legal disputes with his ex-wife, daughter of U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno. Miller denies the claims and has filed defamation lawsuits, while Republicans defend him. The race is being closely watched as part of Democrats' strategy to gain House control.
- Virginia teacher and mother who were attacked online win defamation suits
A Virginia teacher and parent who faced online defamation campaigns won lawsuits and were awarded over $1 million. The case involved false accusations of child sex crimes and abduction schemes, which juries ruled defamatory despite defense claims it was a political dispute.