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2026-04-22 00:30:36

Ex-Capitol Officer Sues Over False Bomb Plot Claims

Former Capitol Police officer Shauni Kerkhoof sues Blaze Media for defamation after false accusations she planted Jan. 6 pipe bombs. The baseless claims led to her firing, FBI investigation, and severe harassment. read more

2026-04-22 00:00:16

FBI Chief Slams Media as Fake News Mafia

FBI Director Kash Patel and Acting AG Todd Blanche attacked reporters questioning allegations from The Atlantic about Patel's excessive drinking and erratic behavior. Patel denies the claims and has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the outlet. read more

2026-04-21 23:30:46

Patels Defamation Suit Backfires, Amplifying Allegations

FBI Director Kash Patel's $250M defamation suit against The Atlantic backfired, amplifying allegations of his excessive drinking and unprofessional conduct. Critics mock the lawsuit's typos and predict embarrassing depositions, comparing his legal strategy to Trump's. read more

2026-04-20 16:40:09

FBI Director Sues The Atlantic for $250 Million

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million, calling an article about his alleged excessive drinking a "malicious hit piece." The magazine stands by its reporting and vows to defend against the lawsuit. read more

2026-04-20 15:10:13

FBI Director Sues The Atlantic for $250 Million

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic and a journalist for a $250 million defamation lawsuit. He alleges a profile contained false, malicious claims about his leadership and personal conduct. The magazine stands by its reporting. read more

2026-04-19 22:10:04

FBI Director Patel Sues The Atlantic Over Drinking Allegations

FBI Director Kash Patel will file a defamation lawsuit Monday against The Atlantic. The suit follows a report alleging he drinks excessively and is paranoid about being fired, claims he and the FBI strongly deny. read more

2026-03-13 20:40:15

Florida Café Sues Over False Kirk Murder Celebration Post

A Florida café is suing a customer over a Facebook post falsely claiming staff celebrated Charlie Kirk's murder. The owners say the allegation has led to threats and business losses, while the defendant argues it's protected speech. read more

2026-02-18 12:10:08

Doctor Sues Congressman Over Road Rage Claims

An Ohio doctor who pleaded guilty to misdemeanors from a road rage incident is suing Rep. Max Miller for defamation. The doctor admits to "turbulent behavior" but claims the congressman exaggerated threats for political gain. read more

2025-04-01 05:10:03

Health Insurance Exec Sues Comedian John Oliver for Misquoting

Health insurance executive, Dr. Brian Morley, sues John Oliver for defamation due to remarks made on TV about toilet hygiene standards for Medicaid recipients, claiming Oliver misquoted him. Morley asserts his reputation was harmed by Oliver's out-of-context statements. read more

2025-03-31 21:40:03

Health Insurance Exec Sues Comedian John Oliver for Defamation

Health insurance executive, Dr. Brian Morley, sues John Oliver for defamation after remarks misconstrued about Medicaid recipients and toilet hygiene. Morley claims Oliver's comments damaged his reputation and personal well-being. read more

2025-03-14 20:40:03

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Abuse Accusations

Nancy Mace, a Republican Representative from South Carolina, is being sued for defamation by one of the men she accused of sexual abuse in a speech on the House floor. Brian Musgrave denies the claims and seeks damages. read more

2025-03-12 17:40:04

Man Accused of Trump Assassination Attempt Sues Riverside County

Vem Miller, accused of trying to assassinate Trump at Coachella, files a $100M defamation lawsuit against Riverside County, claiming his life has been upended by false allegations. Allegations denied, Miller promotes a documentary and health product on his platform. read more

2025-02-13 23:40:05

Sean "Diddy" Combs files $100 million defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sues NBC for $100M over allegedly false statements in the documentary 'Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.' The lawsuit accuses NBCUniversal and Ample of defamation. read more

2025-02-12 20:20:03

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sues NBC Universal Over Defamatory Documentary

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sues NBC over false accusations in a documentary linking him to murder and underage sex while awaiting federal sex trafficking trial. Combs seeks $100 million in damages, claiming the documentary defames him. read more

2025-02-06 02:10:04

Texas Crisis Specialist Sues Blake Lively for Defamation Allegations

Texas crisis communications specialist sues Blake Lively for defamation in light of legal battle with "It Ends With Us" co-star and director. Lively's lawsuit alleges harassment during the film production and a campaign to tarnish her reputation afterward. read more

2025-02-04 22:10:04

Adult Film Star Owen Hawk Sues Ex-Partners Over Defamation Campaign

Amid a legal battle, adult film star Owen Hawk alleges that false claims by former colleagues, including accusations of nearly killing a dog with meth, have devastated his career, causing an income drop from over $500,000 to just $10,000. read more

2025-02-03 01:10:04

Justin Baldoni Rejects Alleged Statement Request from Lively and Reynolds

Justin Baldoni's website reveals that Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds reportedly drafted an apology statement urging him to take responsibility for the negative promotion of "It Ends With Us." The couple allegedly felt elevated by Baldoni's serious messaging, leading to legal disputes. read more

2025-01-23 02:40:07

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Files $50 Million Defamation Lawsuit

Sean 'Diddy' Combs files a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess and NewsNation over fake allegations of possessing sex tapes involving the rapper, causing reputational harm. The lawsuit accuses Mitchell of supporting false claims. Trial set for May 5, 2025. read more

2025-01-22 04:10:03

Chris Brown sues Warner Bros. for $500 million over docuseries

Chris Brown files a $500M lawsuit against Warner Bros. over a docuseries that accused him of being a serial rapist and sexual abuser, claiming defamation. The singer acknowledges past mistakes but accuses producers of using false claims to damage his career. read more

2025-01-16 18:50:05

Liam Payne's Friend Sues Geoff Payne for Defamation and Manslaughter

Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores sues the late singer's father for defamation after being charged with manslaughter. Nores alleges false statements and lack of legal duty to care for Liam, claiming conversation about Liam's recovery were untrue. read more

2025-01-15 19:20:05

Drake sues Universal Music Group over pedophile allegations in song

Drake is suing his record label, Universal Music Group, for allegedly boosting Kendrick Lamar's diss track, which labels him a pedophile. The lawsuit claims UMG promoted the track with false accusations, impacting Drake's safety and reputation. read more

2024-12-19 18:00:05

Andrew Cuomo sues former aide for defamation over harassment claims

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo plans to sue his accuser for defamation over sexual harassment claims. Cuomo's attorney stated they will let the lawsuit speak for itself. The accuser, Charlotte Bennett, dropped her lawsuit against Cuomo earlier this month. read more

2024-12-05 05:40:05

"Giuliani Misses Contempt Deadline in Defamation Lawsuit Against Poll Workers"

Rudy Giuliani missed a deadline to respond to a contempt motion in a defamation lawsuit, where he owes $148 million to Georgia poll workers. Despite warnings from the court, Giuliani continued to defame the workers, potentially facing further sanctions. read more

2024-11-05 21:10:10

Rudy Giuliani Defies Court Order in Asset Surrender Dispute

Rudy Giuliani defies court order by arriving to vote in Florida in Mercedes Benz meant for poll workers after being ordered to surrender it as part of a $148m defamation settlement. Giuliani is accused of hiding assets from the two Georgia poll workers. read more

2024-10-17 18:10:09

Defamation Lawsuit Against Ex-Porn Store Worker by NC Lt. Gov.

Former porn store worker seeks dismissal of a lawsuit by North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson for defamation, calling the accusations "bizarre." The lawsuit alleges that CNN published lies about Robinson's past behavior, leading to controversy in the campaign for governor. read more

2024-10-17 17:40:08

Man Arrested with Guns Near Trump Rally Sues Sheriff for Narrative

A Nevada man, Vem Miller, detained with guns near a California Trump rally, sues sheriff for defamation, claiming false characterization of thwarted assassination attempt. Donald Trump's security measures heightened post recent assassination attempts. Lawsuit accuses sheriff of deception for personal gain. read more

2024-10-08 17:40:11

Delaware Judge Denies Deadspin's Motion in Defamation Lawsuit

A Delaware judge denies Deadspin's motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by a family accusing the sports website of racism for an article about their 9-year-old Chiefs fan son's game attire. Deadspin faces trial for false statements despite attempted updates. read more

2024-08-30 21:20:04

Former Election Workers Seek Seizure of Giuliani's Assets in Defamation Suit

Two Georgia election workers seek court order to seize Rudy Giuliani’s assets, including luxury items like his condo, watches, Mercedes, and sports memorabilia, to recover $148 million defamation verdict. Giuliani's bankruptcy case ends as he appeals the verdict and faces multiple lawsuits. read more

2024-07-26 22:40:06

New Orleans woman sues mayor LaToya Cantrell and others for defamation and civil rights violations, seeking $1 million in damages. The lawsuit stems from accusations of stalking by Cantrell, which were later dismissed, with the woman claiming harassment and illegal actions by the police department. read more

2024-07-25 12:40:06

Andrew Tate's defamation lawsuit against a woman accusing him of human trafficking and rape will proceed to trial, after a judge ruled in favor of the Tate brothers. The lawsuit alleges defamation, fraud, and extortion, with both parties claiming victory in the ruling. read more

2024-07-24 22:10:09

A federal judge allows Donald Trump to sue ABC News and George Stephanopoulos for defamation over remarks claiming Trump was "liable for rape." The judge rejected ABC's attempts to dismiss the case, granting Trump a legal victory. read more

2024-07-24 21:50:09

A judge in Miami denied a motion to dismiss Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos for remarks about Trump being "found liable for rape." The ruling allows the case to proceed to the discovery phase and trial. read more

2024-07-24 20:20:04

Judge rules that Andrew Tate's defamation lawsuit against a woman accusing him of human trafficking can proceed to trial in Florida. Tate and his brother can present their allegations of extortion to a jury, but other parts of the lawsuit were dismissed. read more

2024-06-18 14:40:10

Buster Murdaugh sues Netflix, Warner Bros for defamation due to false accusations in documentaries linking him to murder of Stephen Smith, causing reputation damage. Lawsuit names multiple entertainment companies and journalist Michael DeWitt Jr, seeking unspecified damages for false claims. read more

2024-05-28 15:00:10

E Jean Carroll's lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, hints at possible third defamation suit against Trump after his recent denials of rape allegations. Trump continues to make disparaging remarks against Carroll despite previous court losses. read more

2024-05-28 12:20:07

E Jean Carroll's lawyer suggests a new defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump after he attacked her again on Truth Social, calling out former president's false claims as he continues to lash out at her despite multiple court rulings against him. read more

2024-05-26 13:40:04

Idaho drag performer Eric Posey awarded $1.1m in defamation lawsuit against blogger, Summer Bushnell, for false claims of exposure at Pride event. Jury awarded $926,000 in compensatory damages and $250,000 in punitive damages. Posey faced threats, while Bushnell's posts remain online. read more

2024-05-13 20:10:05

"Judge Judy" Sheindlin files a defamation lawsuit against the parent company of National Enquirer and InTouch Weekly for false stories about her involvement in the Menendez brothers murder case. Sheindlin denies any connection to the case, seeking damages for the misattributed statements. read more

2024-05-07 23:10:07

50 Cent sued Daphne Joy for defamation after she accused him of rape and abuse on Instagram, demanded for the post's removal from Instagram, and refused to retract her statement. 50 Cent seeks $1 million in damages and for the post to be removed. read more