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politics3 days ago•2 min saved

Federal Judge Dismisses Michael Wolff’s Preemptive SLAPP Bid Against Melania Trump

A U.S. district judge dismissed Michael Wolff’s anti-SLAPP attempt to block Melania Trump’s forthcoming defamation suit, ruling the move preemptive and an improper forum-shopping tactic. The court declined to exercise jurisdiction and said the dispute should be litigated like any other in the proper forum, with Melania continuing her defamation case in Florida after Wolff’s comments tied to Epstein and the Trump administration.

via The Guardian|

#anti-slapp #defamation #forum-shopping

world11 days ago•5 min saved

Israel Plans Defamation Suit Against The New York Times Over Kristof Column

Israel’s government says it will file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times in response to Nicholas Kristof’s column about alleged sexual abuse by Israeli settlers or security forces. The Times defended the piece as thoroughly reported and corroborated where possible. Legal experts note that pursuing government defamation claims in the U.S. is difficult under the Sullivan standard, and it remains unclear where any suit would be filed or who would be the plaintiff.

via CBS News|

#defamation #israel #nicholas-kristof

world12 days ago•4 min saved

Israel threatens defamation action against NYT over Kristof’s detainee abuse claims

Israel’s prime minister and foreign minister announced plans to sue The New York Times over Nicholas Kristof’s essay alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli personnel. The Times defended its reporting as thoroughly checked, while experts say it’s unlikely a U.S. court would allow such a government defamation case. The episode adds to ongoing tensions over coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

via The Guardian|

#defamation #israel #new-york-times

entertainment13 days ago•16 min saved

Blake Lively Seeks Fees After Baldoni Settlement; Judge Denies Additional Briefs

After settling her defamation suit with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively asked the court for permission to file more briefs to recover attorney fees and damages, but the judge denied the request. Court filings reported by NYT confirmed she didn’t receive money as part of the settlement, though it left open a path for damages—now not available for the time being. The settlement came weeks before the trial, and both sides issued a joint statement praising the film and reaffirming a commitment to a respectful workplace as they move forward.

via stylecaster.com|

#blake-lively #defamation #entertainment

entertainment13 days ago•17 min saved

Miami Deputies Sue Damon-Affleck Studio Over The Rip's Cop Portrayals

Two Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputies filed a defamation suit against Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s production company Artists Equity, claiming Netflix’s The Rip closely mirrors their 2016 narcotics case and casts them as dirty cops, causing substantial reputational harm; they seek compensatory and punitive damages, attorney fees, a public retraction, and consultant compensation, despite the film’s credits disclaimer that it is not a true account.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#artists-equity #ben-affleck #defamation

politics13 days ago•3 min saved

Patel Pushes Back in Senate Hearing, Denies Drinking Allegations and Moves to Defamation Court

In a fiery Senate appropriations hearing, FBI director Kash Patel denied allegations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences as “baseless,” calling the reports a “total farce” and announcing a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic. Democrats argued the claims signal a dereliction of duty, while Patel challenged the questioning and even offered to take a sobriety test alongside Sen. Chris Van Hollen. The dispute also touched on a disputed bar-tab spending claim and prior coverage, including a ProPublica video of him with the USA hockey team, all underscoring ongoing contention around his conduct and leadership.

via The Guardian|

#atlantic #defamation #fbi

entertainment14 days ago•4 min saved

Damon and Affleck Defamation Case Tests Dramatization Rules in Hollywood

Two Miami‑Dade sheriff sergeants sue Matt Damon and Ben Affleck over the Netflix drama The Rip, arguing defamation; legal experts doubt the case will succeed due to the film’s disclaimer and its dramatized nature, but the suit highlights ongoing conflicts over how real people are depicted in Hollywood and could influence future productions after prior cases involving shows like The Queen’s Gambit and Inventing Anna.

via Page Six|

#affleck #damon #defamation

entertainment14 days ago•3 min saved

Miami deputies sue Affleck and Damon over The Rip portrayal

Two Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputies filed a federal defamation suit on May 6 against Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and their production company, alleging Netflix’s The Rip portrays them as dirty cops and harms their reputations; they seek damages and potential consulting fees, noting the film uses fictional names and a disclaimer that it is dramatized.

via The Guardian|

#defamation #entertainment #film

entertainment17 days ago•15 min saved

Rebel Wilson Branded a 'Fantastical Liar' in The Deb Defamation Trial

In a Sydney defamation case over Rebel Wilson’s remarks about The Deb, Wilson is described as a “fantastical liar” in closing arguments as lead actress Charlotte MacInnes sues for damages over an alleged harassment complaint against producer Amanda Ghost. MacInnes contends Wilson’s statements harmed her reputation, while Wilson’s team argues the claims amount to a revision of history. The defense notes MacInnes’ career has advanced since the alleged backtracking of the complaint, and Justice Elizabeth Raper will deliver the verdict.

via Deadline|

#amanda-ghost #charlotte-macinnes #defamation

entertainment18 days ago•17 min saved

Blake Lively Pushes for Millions in It Ends With Us Settlement

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached an 11th-hour settlement to avoid a trial over alleged sexual harassment on the It Ends With Us set. Lively is seeking to recover legal fees and potentially damages under a 2024 California shield law for harassment victims facing retaliatory defamation, while Baldoni waived his right to appeal, potentially making the deal final. The settlement leaves open questions about liability for Wayfarer and its insurers and about reputational harms to Lively that could be addressed in future proceedings.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#blake-lively #defamation #entertainment

entertainment18 days ago•18 min saved

Blake Lively Pursues Attorney Fees After Baldoni Settlement

Blake Lively agreed to settle her defamation claims against Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios, but has filed a motion for attorney fees under California’s Protecting Survivors from Weaponized Defamation Lawsuits Act, arguing the award would empower survivors’ advocacy and could bolster the Speak Your Truth Act; the judge had dismissed most claims, and the fee ruling remains unresolved with further briefing and possibly a hearing, while Baldoni’s team argues the law shouldn’t apply to conduct outside California.

via Variety|

#attorney-fees #blake-lively #defamation

entertainment19 days ago•15 min saved

Lively and Baldoni Settle It Ends With Us Dispute Ahead of Trial

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement in their It Ends With Us dispute, filing to withdraw the case with prejudice; Lively’s lawyers called it a resounding victory and said she can still seek attorney fees and potential treble/punitive damages tied to Baldoni’s defamation counterclaim, which was dismissed. The agreement came less than two weeks before a scheduled six‑to‑eight week trial, and neither side plans to appeal. The case stemmed from Lively’s on‑set harassment claims and Baldoni’s alleged smear campaign; most claims were dismissed before settlement. Damages estimates discussed at a hearing ranged from about $21 million (Baldoni) to as much as $143 million (Lively). Baldoni had countered with a $400 million defamation claim, which the court dismissed.

via Rolling Stone|

#blake-lively #defamation #entertainment

politics19 days ago•14 min saved

DOJ Seeks to Sub in the U.S. for Trump in Carroll Defamation Judgment

The Justice Department plans to urge the Supreme Court to allow it to substitute the United States for Donald Trump as the defendant in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case, potentially dismissing the roughly $83.3 million verdict (plus the earlier $5 million) against Trump by arguing he acted as a government employee when defaming Carroll; Carroll intends to use any proceeds for charity and a forthcoming documentary, while critics say the move shows the DOJ bending to Trump’s interests after the Second Circuit denied presidential immunity.

via Rolling Stone|

#defamation #doj #e-jean-carroll

supreme-court-and-legal-issues20 days ago•5 min saved

DOJ seeks to substitute U.S. for Trump in Carroll defamation case

The Justice Department plans to ask the Supreme Court to allow it to swap the United States in as the defendant under the Westfall Act in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation suit against Donald Trump, which would terminate the case since the federal government cannot be sued for defamation. A lower court had rejected the government’s bid to substitute, and Trump is seeking to pause payment of the $83.3 million verdict while the Supreme Court weighs review, making this post-trial intervention highly unusual.

via Politico|

#defamation #e-jean-carroll #justice-department

entertainment20 days ago•17 min saved

Settlement Leaves Fees Fight Alive Between Lively and Baldoni

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settled Lively’s complaint, but Lively still seeks attorneys’ fees and damages from Baldoni’s countersuit; Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit was dismissed, yet a motion to apply California’s Protecting Survivors from Weaponized Defamation Lawsuits Act remains unresolved, with no money exchanged in the settlement and the fee dispute ongoing.

via Page Six|

#attorneys-fees #blake-lively #defamation