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2026-08-21 02:40:36

Alabama Jury Awards $9.25 Million in Times Defamation Case

Jury awarded Alabama basketball player Kai Spears $9.25 million, finding The New York Times defamed him by falsely reporting he was at a fatal shooting. The Times corrected the error but plans to appeal, marking its first US defamation loss in over 50 years. read more

2026-07-30 11:00:06

Elite Law Firm Backlash Over Trump Carroll Case

Sullivan & Cromwell, a top law firm, reversed its stance to join Trump's Supreme Court bid to overturn E. Jean Carroll's $83.3 million defamation verdict, sparking sharp criticism from lawyers like George Conway over its credibility. read more

2026-05-22 21:10:03

Alex Jones sued again over Texas housing development claims

Alex Jones faces a new defamation lawsuit from a Texas housing developer after claiming their neighborhood was a cartel hub. The developer seeks over $10 million damages, adding to Jones' legal troubles following his $1.4 billion Sandy Hook settlement. read more

2026-05-15 06:10:03

Netanyahu Threatens to Sue New York Times

Israeli PM Netanyahu plans to sue The New York Times for defamation over an article alleging sexual violence against Palestinian prisoners, calling it a "blood libel." He seeks "harshest legal action" against the paper. read more

2026-05-14 21:10:05

Netanyahu Threatens to Sue New York Times for Defamation

Israeli PM Netanyahu plans to sue The New York Times for defamation over allegations of sexual violence against Palestinian prisoners. He calls it a "blood libel," vowing to fight in court and public opinion. read more

2026-05-05 21:50:05

Canadian musician sues Google for $1.5 million over AI error

Canadian musician Ashley MacIsaac sues Google for $1.5M after AI Overview falsely claimed he was a convicted sex offender. The lawsuit alleges defamation and negligence, citing fear for safety and damaged reputation. read more

2025-03-26 01:40:42

Drew Dixon subpoenas Oprah Winfrey in Russell Simmons defamation case

Drew Dixon, who accused Russell Simmons of rape, has subpoenaed Oprah Winfrey in a defamation case, requesting evidence. Simmons claimed Winfrey found inconsistencies in the accusations. Dixon's legal proceeding involves multiple accusers, with speculation about Winfrey's involvement. read more

2024-11-26 19:20:05

Judge reprimands Giuliani for failing to comply with defamation case.

Rudy Giuliani faces court admonishment for defamation case delays as judge warns of sanctions. Giuliani, lacking funds, faces trial as judge rejects inauguration excuse. Disbarred mayor ordered to turn over property to defamation victims. read more

2024-11-15 22:50:06

Rudy Giuliani Under Legal Scrutiny Over Defamation Case Assets

A judge orders Giuliani associates to comply with subpoenas in a defamation case as Giuliani faces a deadline to hand over assets to election workers. Recent revelations show Giuliani forming new businesses and hiding funds, prompting his lawyers to quit. read more

2024-06-27 11:40:07

Founder of the far-right site Gateway Pundit, Jim Hoft, faces defamation lawsuits from poll workers over false information post-2020 election. Creditors question bankruptcy move as a delay tactic. Legal scrutiny reveals questionable loans. read more