Climate Scientist Who Sued Critics For Defamation Misled Jury, Judge Says

According to a judge at the Special Columbia Court, University of Pennsylvania climate scientist Michael Mann and his lawyers presented misleading information to the ju judge in a honour-loss case against critics of his work. Mann has won a honour-loss lawsuit against conservative writers Mark Stein and Rand Singberg. Both criticized Mann’s signature “Hockey Stick” […]

Kari Lake settles in defamation case brought by Maricopa County recorder

Republican Kari Lake, who ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate this year, has settled a defamation lawsuit filed by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer. Lake also ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2022. After that campaign failed, she repeatedly claimed, without any evidence, that the election was rigged or stolen, and that Richer, a fellow Republican, […]

ABC News, George Stephanopoulos Settle Trump Defamation Suit, Forced To Pay President-Elect $15,000,000

ABC News and one of its leading hosts, George Stephanopoulos, have decided to settle President-elect Trump’s defamation lawsuit, avoiding a potentially costly trial and threatening Donald Trump. The agreement with the president-elect was revealed in court documents released Saturday. ABC News will pay $15 million in future “charitable contributions” by Dec. 24.[p]Housing Foundation and Museum” […]

ABC News, George Stephanopoulos Settle Trump Defamation Suit, Forced To Pay President-Elect $15,000,000

ABC News and one of its leading hosts, George Stephanopoulos, have decided to settle President-elect Trump’s defamation lawsuit, avoiding a potentially costly trial and threatening Donald Trump. The agreement with the president-elect was revealed in court documents released Saturday. ABC News will pay $15 million in future “charitable contributions” by Dec. 24.[p]Housing Foundation and Museum” […]

Kari Lake settles defamation suit with Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer

After a bitter legal battle, Kari Lake has filed a defamation lawsuit against Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer over Lake’s false accusations that he helped steal the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election from Maricopa. A settlement agreement was reached in the lawsuit. Lake is a Republican running for this year’s U.S. Senate election, supported by President-elect […]

Judge Withdraws From Trump’s Defamation Case Involving Central Park Five

A federal judge on Friday withdrew his presiding over the defamation lawsuit brought against President-elect Trump by the acquitted Central Park Five. U.S. District Judge Michael Beilson, appointed by former President George W. Bush, recused himself from the case after it was revealed that he was a longtime friend of the group’s lead attorney, Shannyn […]

Smartmatic Settles Lawsuit With Newsmax Over 2020 Election Defamation Case

Newsmax and voting technology company Smartmatic reached a settlement Thursday in a defamation lawsuit. The last-minute agreement comes as jury selection begins in a Delaware courtroom and opening statements are scheduled for Monday. According to On CNN. Details of the settlement were not disclosed, but Newsmax Confirmed The resolution is Thursday afternoon. “Newsmax is pleased […]

Dawn Olivieri Sues For Defamation After Being Accused Of Animal Abuse: REPORT

Famed actress Dawn Olivieri has filed a lawsuit against several influencers she accuses of animal cruelty. The “Yellowstone” star reportedly took action, filing legal documents in July, claiming the false statements had negatively impacted her life. TMZOlivieri reportedly said he was accused of numerous animal cruelty offenses, including starving the horses in his care. According […]