All articles tagged with #defamation lawsuit
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have avoided being served in the BBC’s defamation suit over a Jan. 6 documentary, with BBC saying the trio have personal knowledge and possess records relevant to the case; attempts to serve through the Secret Service have been blocked, prompting a Miami court to consider alternative service methods, while a separate effort to serve Donald Trump Jr. has also failed.
A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump must disclose detailed financial information from his business empire as part of his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, enabling subpoenas to Trump insiders to probe his January 6 thoughts; Trump plans to amend the suit to focus on reputational damage, while the BBC argues the wealth of Trump has increased since the documentary aired.
Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily publicly addressed their two-year legal dispute with Blake Lively over the It Ends with Us production, saying they waited to speak to let the justice system run its course; Lively had accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and attempting to smear her online, which led Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios to file a $400 million defamation suit that was dismissed as protected by litigation privilege. Lively later dropped her suit and settled with Baldoni, with no cash exchanged, but she is now seeking about $7.5 million in legal fees from Baldoni and Wayfarer. The couple emphasized gratitude and described how moments of reset and love can emerge from difficult times.
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix over the documentary Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, arguing producers used selective editing and omitted context to portray her negatively. She claims the film alleges she allowed a contestant to be sexually assaulted for ratings, misrepresented her attempts to reach Miss Jay after his 2022 stroke, and used only about 16 minutes of her three-hour interview while she was unaware of the final cut until shortly before it aired. Banks says the doc would require her to explain certain timeline details, including her years abroad in Australia. The suit aims to correct the record and protect her reputation.
Alexis Wilkins, girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel, filed a federal lawsuit accusing MS NOW and reporters of using sham anonymous sources to falsely portray her as being intoxicated and connected to a partying image, despite her sobriety, seeking more than $75,000 in damages and a jury trial.
During a Senate Appropriations hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel sparred with Sen. Chris Van Hollen after the Democrat cited media reports alleging Patel’s excessive drinking and unexplained absences; Patel denied the claims, clashed with Van Hollen, and even offered to take a test if asked, while noting he has sued The Atlantic over the allegations.
Madison Atiabi, the accuser in Puka Nacua’s biting allegations, has filed a restraining order and a defamation lawsuit. TMZ video shows Atiabi twerking near a sleeping Nacua in a van after the alleged bite, while Atiabi says he collapsed unconscious for hours. Nacua’s attorney denies an antisemitic remark and says the bite was “horseplay.” The case could affect Nacua’s looming contract talks after a career year in 2025.
Puka Nacua’s attorney denied the Dec. 31 bite and antisemitic remarks, saying the accusations are false and a defamation suit will be filed; Atiabi sought a restraining order in Los Angeles, which a judge temporarily denied ahead of an April 14 hearing. The defense asserts the case is not sexual or domestic-violence related and cites a sober witness who disputes the remarks, while noting Nacua’s December apology for an antisemitic livestream moment. Mediation reportedly included pressure to publicize statements and possible blackmail.
Bravo has put The Real Housewives of Miami on pause due to sluggish ratings after the 2025 season (last aired Oct. 16, 2025), marking another hiatus for the franchise. The series has bounced between Peacock and Bravo since its 2021 revival, with a cast led by Alexia Nepola, Larsa Pippen, Lisa Hochstein, Guerdy Abraira, Julia Lemigova and Stephanie Shojaee. Amid the pause, Alexia Nepola’s husband Todd Nepola has filed a defamation lawsuit against Bravo, NBCUniversal and producers over storyline allegations.
A potential defamation lawsuit may be filed against DK Metcalf and others following conflicting reports about an incident involving a fan, with the fan's lawyers denying racial slurs and criticizing media reports, raising legal and reputational concerns for all parties involved.
A Miami jury found online streamer Milagro Cooper liable for defamation and infliction of emotional distress against Megan Thee Stallion, awarding her $75,000 in damages, with potential for higher costs due to claims related to a digitally altered sexual depiction. The case highlighted issues of online misinformation and media liability.
Justin Baldoni's countersuit against Blake Lively over defamation was dismissed after missing a filing deadline, officially ending the case, while other legal battles between them are ongoing or upcoming.
Drake has filed an appeal to overturn a court dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track ‘Not Like Us,’ which called him a 'certified pedophile.' The lawsuit was dismissed on the grounds that lyrics in diss tracks are hyperbolic opinions not meant as factual statements, but Drake’s team argues many fans took the lyrics seriously. The appeal could prolong the legal battle for over a year.
Author Michael Wolff sued Melania Trump in New York after she threatened a $1 billion lawsuit over allegedly defamatory comments linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, claiming the threat is an attempt to silence him through intimidation and SLAPP tactics, with Wolff seeking a declaration that he did not defame her and protection under anti-SLAPP laws.
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus won a $50 million defamation case against his former business partners, who falsely claimed he considered a Saudi-backed golf deal and suffered from dementia, damaging his reputation.