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business11 days ago•1 min saved

JPMorgan Exec Renewed Countersuit Against Ex-Banker, Alleging Defamation and Financial Extortion

JPMorgan Chase executive Lorna Hajdini has renewed her countersuit against former banker Chirayu Rana in Manhattan federal court. Hajdini alleges Rana fabricated sexual assault and racism claims to extort money from her and the bank, causing her severe emotional distress. Rana’s legal team rejects these counterclaims as retaliatory, while JPMorgan maintains it does not believe the original allegations have merit. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions regarding workplace conduct and discrimination claims at the financial giant.

via New York Post|

#business #chirayu-rana #defamation

business15 days ago•17 min saved

Court Filings Accuse Publicist Melissa Nathan of Perjury in Smear Campaign Scheme

Federal court filings allege that publicist Melissa Nathan committed perjury by hiding evidence of her involvement in creating anonymous smear websites. New documents, including texts and invoices from a former employee at her firm, The Agency Group PR, suggest Nathan directed the creation of defamatory content targeting figures like Stephanie Jones and Rebel Wilson. The filings also link the scheme to fixer Jed Wallace and list potential clients such as Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio and Hiya Health. Nathan has not responded to requests for comment, while Wallace has denied involvement in the alleged scheme.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#business #defamation #jed-wallace

entertainment19 days ago•2 min saved

Rebel Wilson Faces Sydney Court Over The Deb Sabotage Allegations

Australian actor Rebel Wilson returned to a Sydney court as AI Film Production Limited accuses her of sabotaging The Deb’s release and making defamatory statements about co-producers; the suit seeks damages and an apology, while Wilson and Camp Sugar Productions push back with counterclaims, with the hearing adjourned to Tuesday.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#ai-film-production-limited #court #defamation

crime20 days ago•4 min saved

Clancy Ex-Husband Reflects on Loss, Forgiveness, and Backlash After Mistrial

Patrick Clancy, ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, speaks about the 2023 deaths of their three children in a CBS 60 Minutes interview, saying he did his best to protect them amid his wife’s postpartum illness, that mental illness can be deceptively powerful, and that he forgave Lindsay; he also reveals suicidal thoughts after the tragedy and condemns online conspiracies as harmful, noting he has remarried Dr. Rachel Danis and plans to start a family as a Sept. 29 hearing on the case’s next steps approaches.

via wcvb.com|

#crime #defamation #forgiveness

entertainment23 days ago•23 min saved

Diddy Lawsuit Lawyer Breakup: Combs' Defamation Case Loses Counsel Over Unpaid Fees

Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ lawyers moved to withdraw from his $100 million defamation lawsuit, citing unpaid fees and a breakdown in communication, while Combs argues the dispute centers on unapproved charges. The case involves allegations linked to NewsNation appearances by Courtney Burgess and includes a prior $50 million defamation action against Burgess and others; the mogul, who has spent time in prison, is reportedly slated for release in 2028.

via Page Six|

#court-documents #defamation #diddy

politics23 days ago•6 min saved

Norcross Sues Philadelphia Inquirer for Defamation Over Alleged Fabricated Notes

New Jersey power broker George Norcross filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against The Philadelphia Inquirer, alleging that a top editor created notes containing fabricated statements by an associate that prosecutors allegedly used in a now-dismissed racketeering case tied to Camden real estate deals; the suit portrays ongoing personal animus and seeks damages along with related claims, while the paper says the editor did type the notes but did not share them with prosecutors.

via Politico|

#defamation #lawsuit #new-jersey

world24 days ago•2 min saved

Netanyahu Pushes Citizenship-Revocation Bills Over NAZA Film Defaming Soldiers

Netanyahu announced two bills to punish defaming Israeli soldiers and dramatically increase defamation damages, including revoking citizenship for those who defame soldiers, in response to the NAZA documentary about Gaza killings; the filmmakers’ work has sparked fierce domestic debate and the move faces potential court challenges amid election-year politics.

via Al Jazeera|

#defamation #filmmakers #israel

courts24 days ago•16 min saved

Sean Combs Parts Ways With Lawyers Over Unpaid Fees and Communication Breakdown

Sean Combs’ civil attorneys from Sher Tremonte have withdrawn from representing him in a defamation suit against Nexstar Media, citing six months of unpaid invoices and a breakdown in cooperation. Combs, who is serving a 50-month federal sentence tied to prostitution offenses, says the dispute centers on unapproved charges and frames the move as a business matter. The firm also represents him in several civil sexual assault lawsuits, and it remains unclear whether they will continue in those cases.

via rollingstone.com|

#attorney-withdrawal #courts #defamation

us-news24 days ago•394 min saved

Diddy Defamation Case Sees Lawyers Withdraw Over Unpaid Fees

Attorneys from Sher Tremonte LLP have moved to withdraw from Sean “Diddy” Combs’ $100 million defamation suit, citing that Combs is more than six months behind on fees and that there has been a total breakdown in cooperation and communication. Combs, via a spokesperson, says the split stems from unapproved charges and is a business matter. Tremonte, however, says the firm zealously represented him and denies overcharging. Combs is currently serving a 50‑month federal sentence for prostitution-related convictions, with an anticipated release in 2028.

via NBC News|

#defamation #diddy #lawyers-withdraw

technology25 days ago•18 min saved

Musk’s Space Lasers SLAPP: Threat Reveals Subtext, Critics Say

Techdirt argues Elon Musk’s SLAPP threat over the Space Lasers documentary exposes a paradox: the threat letter suggests that 'lasers in space' may refer to Starlink inter-satellite links and that recounting Ashley St. Clair’s account isn’t inherently defaming, while Musk’s bullying approach is criticized as censorship‑driven theatrics that could backfire by boosting interest in the film and undercut his 'free speech absolutist' posture.

via techdirt.com|

#defamation #elon-musk #free-speech

world26 days ago•16 min saved

Israel's Army Chief Moves to Legal Action Over NAZA Film

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered a legal review of the NAZA documentary to assess potential legal action against its filmmakers, calling the film an attack on the State of Israel though he has not viewed it in full, and he also ordered an investigation into leaks of classified material used in its production. NAZA, which premiered at Venice 2026 and won the Grand Jury Prize, features testimonies from former IDF personnel alleging civilian killings in Gaza and has drawn pushback from Israeli authorities claiming defamation.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#defamation #idf #israel

business28 days ago•3 min saved

Elon Musk Threatens Legal Action Over Critical Gibney Documentary

Elon Musk has warned of a defamation lawsuit against Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney over the four-hour documentary Musk, arguing a scene about his alleged involvement with Trump via Starlink is false. Gibney’s film, which scrutinizes Musk’s life and business, has drawn Musk’s ire as it nears Venice premiere, with Musk posting criticisms on X and his lawyers urging a suit—though defamation claims are notoriously hard to prove. Ashley St. Clair’s interview segment and Musk’s broader denouncements fuel the dispute, which remains unresolved as the documentary debuts.

via Futurism|

#alex-gibney #business #defamation

entertainment28 days ago•4 min saved

Elon Musk Threatens Lawsuit Over Alleged 'Matrix' Claim in New Documentary

A four-hour documentary 'Musk' by Alex Gibney, premiered at Venice and set for US release on Oct 16 with HBO streaming later, portrays Musk in an unflattering light. Musk hasn’t watched it yet, but his lawyers sent a formal defamation notice disputing a claim that Starlink influenced the 2024 election, threatening legal action; Gibney defends the film as a fact-based examination of a powerful figure.

via Jalopnik|

#alex-gibney #defamation #documentary

courts-and-crime29 days ago•19 min saved

California Court Denies Jay-Z Bid to Rekindle Extortion Case Over 2000 Rape Claims

A California appeals court rejected Jay-Z’s attempt to revive his extortion and defamation suit against attorney Tony Buzbee over a now-dismissed rape allegation; the panel found Buzbee did not act with malice and was protected by litigation privilege when sending a demand letter before filing, allowing him to seek recovery of fees, while Jay-Z still faces a separate federal malicious-prosecution case against Buzbee.

via Rolling Stone|

#courts-and-crime #defamation #extortion

world1 month ago•10 min saved

Netanyahu seeks defamation action against Haaretz over UAE warning about Hamas plan before Oct. 7 attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed lawyers to initiate defamation proceedings against Haaretz over reports that the UAE warned him Hamas planned a major operation days before the 7 October 2023 attacks. Netanyahu’s office rejects the claim as a “sinister plot,” while Haaretz stands by its reporting. The story intersects with Israel’s election campaign, and the UAE has not denied the underlying details, though it did not confirm the specific warning. The Oct. 7 attacks and subsequent Gaza war have dominated Israeli politics and international scrutiny.

via BBC|

#7-october #defamation #haaretz