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Unsealed warrant in Houston ICE shooting triggers smear-claims against prosecutors
politics2 days ago

Unsealed warrant in Houston ICE shooting triggers smear-claims against prosecutors

After a Houston ICE shooting, an FBI search of the van reportedly found baggies that investigators described as meth, but a search warrant filed under seal was suddenly unsealed while the case remained active, prompting criticism that federal prosecutors are smearing the deceased and his passengers. Family attorneys and local officials dispute the drug claim, questioning the investigation and transparency, while the FBI has not confirmed testing results or released all evidence. The controversy centers on the unsealing move and its potential impact on the ongoing investigation.

via CNN|
#federal-prosecutors#houston#ice
Freedman Linked to Anonymous Smear Campaigns in Hollywood Defamation Fight
entertainment2 months ago

Freedman Linked to Anonymous Smear Campaigns in Hollywood Defamation Fight

Prominent Hollywood litigator Bryan Freedman is accused in a defamation case of being connected to anonymous online smear campaigns used to attack opponents; the allegations link him to a broader “smear machine” in industry disputes, including ties to Justin Baldoni’s case against Blake Lively and the Alexa Nikolas defamation suit.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#alexanikolas#defamation#entertainment
Huberman Linked to Covert Industry Smear Network
entertainment3 months ago

Huberman Linked to Covert Industry Smear Network

New court filings allege that Andrew Huberman's camp is tied to a covert online smear operation linked to a broader Hollywood disinformation network, surfacing after a 2024 New York Magazine profile. The complaint cites anonymous online activity and connections to fixer Jed Wallace and attorney Bryan Freedman, who previously represented Anya Fernald, Huberman's former partner. Alexa Nikolas's defamation suit further ties this ‘playbook’ to multiple targets, suggesting a coordinated digital takedown campaign.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#alexa-nikolas#andrew-huberman#defamation
Leaked Audio Ties Rebel Wilson’s PR Team to Smearing Amanda Ghost as a Madame
celebrity-culture4 months ago

Leaked Audio Ties Rebel Wilson’s PR Team to Smearing Amanda Ghost as a Madame

Leaked audio purportedly from Rebel Wilson’s crisis-PR team suggests they plotted to smear Amanda Ghost as a ‘madame’ connected to Len Blavatnik in the defamation dispute over The Deb, with Ghost’s camp and Wilson’s lawyers both cited and comment sought. The material links Ghost to a Russian financer and mirrors another smear-related lawsuit (Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni) that is referenced in the case. The Cut notes it has reached out for comment and will update as the legal saga unfolds, highlighting troubling tactics in Hollywood crisis PR.

via The Cut|
#amanda-ghost#celebrity-culture#crisis-pr
Leaked Audio Links Rebel Wilson’s PR Team to Anonymous Smear Campaign Against The Deb Producer
entertainment4 months ago

Leaked Audio Links Rebel Wilson’s PR Team to Anonymous Smear Campaign Against The Deb Producer

A leaked recording shows Rebel Wilson’s crisis PR firm discussing the creation of anonymous smear websites that accuse The Deb producer Amanda Ghost of sex trafficking, a plan tied to Wilson’s legal feud with Ghost and involving top industry PR shop The Agency Group; Ghost’s lawyer says the evidence supports the allegations, while Wilson and others deny involvement.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#amanda-ghost#entertainment#leaked-audio
DOJ Undercuts DHS Gang Claims in Portland Border Patrol Shooting
news5 months ago

DOJ Undercuts DHS Gang Claims in Portland Border Patrol Shooting

After a January Border Patrol shooting in Portland left two Venezuelan immigrants hospitalized, DHS claimed the victims were gang members who weaponized their vehicle. Guardian reporting and DOJ court filings show a prosecutor said the government wasn’t claiming gang membership for one victim, and an FBI affidavit contradicts DHS’s assertions about the other, prompting legal experts to describe the case as a smear campaign and underscoring calls for slower, more thorough investigations.

via Common Dreams|
#border-patrol#gang-membership#news
Safdie Sparks: Rumors, Rivalries and Oscar Buzz
entertainment5 months ago

Safdie Sparks: Rumors, Rivalries and Oscar Buzz

As Oscar season heats up, rumors about a split between Benny and Josh Safdie gain traction amid talk surrounding Marty Supreme, which is nominated for nine Oscars including best picture and acting/ directing nods. Allegations tied to a 2017 Good Time on-set incident are cited by tabloids as a driving force, though insiders say the brothers’ relationship is complex and nuanced. The coverage has sparked discussions about smear tactics in awards campaigning, with the Safdies declining to comment.

via hollywoodreporter.com|
#entertainment#marty-supreme#oscars-2026
Controversy Surrounds Alaa Abdelfattah's Past Tweets and UK Deportation Calls
politics6 months ago

Controversy Surrounds Alaa Abdelfattah's Past Tweets and UK Deportation Calls

Alaa Abd El Fattah, a British-Egyptian activist, returned to the UK after being released from Egyptian jail, but old social media posts calling for violence and describing criticism as a 'smear campaign' have sparked controversy, leading to calls for his citizenship to be revoked amid concerns over national security and public safety.

via BBC|
#alaa-abd-el-fattah#british-citizenship#political-controversy
entertainment10 months ago

Link Between Blake Lively Smear Campaign and Rebel Wilson’s Legal Fight Uncovered

The article explores allegations that smear campaigns against Blake Lively and Rebel Wilson's film 'The Deb' are interconnected, with Wilson accused of using PR tactics to damage her business rivals, including film producer Amanda Ghost. Legal filings suggest a coordinated effort involving anonymous websites and PR professionals, with potential links to the Lively-Baldoni case, highlighting a broader issue of manipulative PR tactics in Hollywood.

via Variety|
#blake-lively#entertainment#lawsuit
legal1 year ago

Judge Dismisses Blake Lively's Case Against Social Media Advisor

A federal judge dismissed Blake Lively's case against social media guru Jed Wallace, citing lack of personal jurisdiction as most of the alleged negative publicity occurred outside New York and Wallace was unaware of the jurisdictional contacts. Lively's case against other defendants related to a smear campaign continues, while Wallace is involved in a separate defamation suit in Texas.

via Variety|
#blake-lively#dismissal#jed-wallace