Defamation

Hunter Biden was awarded $1.7 million in punitive damages in a defamation lawsuit against Patrick Byrne, who claimed Biden sought a bribe from Iran's government. The lawsuit was filed in 2023 over Byrne's false allegations.

A federal judge ordered the immediate release of $5.8 million awarded to E. Jean Carroll after a jury found President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing her in 1996 and later defaming her. The ruling mandates Trump pay the damages.

Zachary Young, a former CIA operative, won a $5 million jury verdict against CNN over its reporting on the Afghanistan evacuation. He claims the CIA is blocking his memoir.

A federal judge ruled that E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million from an escrow account after a jury found President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Trump has appealed the decision, and the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the 2023 verdict to stand. Carroll also seeks $83 million in defamation compensation from a separate 2024 trial.

Police have refused to register a case on a defamation complaint filed by Ansiba. The refusal indicates the complaint may not proceed through official legal channels.

A federal judge ordered the release of $5 million to E. Jean Carroll in her sexual-abuse lawsuit against Donald Trump, rejecting Trump’s request to delay the payout during his Supreme Court appeal. Trump plans to challenge the ruling in a federal appeals court, arguing the money should remain held until his appeal is final.

A judge ordered E. Jean Carroll to be paid $5.8M after a jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Trump resumed defamatory attacks against Carroll as his lawyers considered asking the high court to reconsider the decision.

A judge ordered E. Jean Carroll to be paid $5.8 million after a jury determined that Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Trump resumed defamatory attacks against Carroll as his legal team considered appealing the decision to the high court.

A federal judge ordered that E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8 million after a jury found Donald Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her afterward. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the 2023 verdict, and Trump had already paid the funds set aside during the appeals process.

A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million for defamation after she accused him of sexual assault. Trump attempted to delay the payment by requesting a Supreme Court rehearal, but the request was denied. The Supreme Court had previously rejected his review petition in June.

Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ordered the release of $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll after a jury found Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Trump has paid the amount, which was set aside during appeals, and faces ongoing defamation claims from Carroll.

A judge ordered E. Jean Carroll to be paid $5 million after a jury found President Trump sexually abused and defamed her. The ruling follows a legal case involving allegations of sexual abuse and defamation.

A court awarded N10 million in damages against the Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC) for defaming ex-minister Olu Agunloye. The judge ruled the EFCC failed to prove the truth of the publication, deeming it unfair with a 'sensational headline.'

Trump opposes a $5 million damages verdict against him, citing a last-ditch Supreme Court bid. He was found liable in two trials for defaming E. Jean Carroll by denying her claim of sexual abuse in a New York department store.

A federal court judge denied Donald Trump's latest request to delay payment of a $5.8 million judgment awarded to E Jean Carroll after a jury found he sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her in 2019. The judgment stems from a New York jury's conclusion that Trump committed both acts.

A court granted Peter Obi permission to serve Kenneth Okonkwo through substituted means. Obi filed an N8 billion lawsuit against Okonkwo for alleged defamation.

A court rejected Priyank’s defamation claim against an RSS member. The ruling dismisses the legal action brought by Priyank against the individual affiliated with the RSS.

E Jean Carroll requested a judge to enforce Donald Trump's payment of $5 million from a 2023 civil case verdict, which found him liable for sexual abuse in the 1990s and defamation after her 2019 disclosure. The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear Trump’s appeal of the verdict.

E. Jean Carroll requested a federal court to release $5.8 million per day after the Supreme Court denied President Trump's appeal to overturn a jury verdict finding he abused and defamed her in the mid-1990s. The court action follows the Supreme Court's refusal to reverse the verdict.

The Delhi High Court discussed the distinction between defamation and criticism in a case involving Raghav Chadha seeking protection of personality rights. It referenced a precedent in the Shashi Tharoor case, where the court safeguarded Congress leader's personality rights due to his unique speech and demeanor.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s appeal in E. Jean Carroll’s case, upholding a $5 million verdict from a 2023 jury. Carroll alleged Trump raped her in a Manhattan department store in the 1990s, and a separate 2024 defamation verdict awarded her $83 million, which remains under appeal.

The US Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn a jury verdict finding he sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll in the mid-1990s and defamed her. The Court declined to take up the case without explanation, with no noted dissents. Trump's legal team argued the $5 million verdict was supported by 'highly inflammatory' evidentiary rulings.

The Supreme Court declined to review President Donald Trump's request to overturn a $5 million verdict against him in a case where a jury found him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll and defaming her. Trump's lawyers argued evidentiary rulings favored the plaintiff, while Carroll's attorneys asserted the case was not worthy of review. The decision allows the verdict to stand.

The Supreme Court refused to revive a $300 million defamation lawsuit filed by Alan Dershowitz against CNN regarding its coverage of his remarks during President Donald Trump’s 2020 impeachment trial.

Former LAFD chief Crowley's lawsuit sues Bass personally for defamation, arguing that the mayor's campaign trail comments are not protected by government immunity.

Crowley filed a lawsuit against Bass for defamation, alleging that the mayor's campaign remarks are not protected by government immunity. The case centers on whether Bass should be personally liable for comments made during her campaign.

A High Court lifted a stay on an arrest warrant against Abhishek Banerjee in a defamation case. The case alleges he referred to Akash Vijayvargiya as a 'goon' during a rally in Kolkata in November 2020.

Rahul Gandhi has filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging a defamation conviction. He is seeking a stay of a Gujarat High Court ruling that upheld the conviction, arguing it sets an unprecedented legal precedent.

Darious Morris, a Detroit Board of Police Commissioners member, sued the city, police department, and two unions for defamation after they filed misconduct complaints against him, which were later dismissed by oversight bodies. The city is reviewing whether his lawsuit against personnel under his oversight creates a conflict of interest.

The justice department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll's allegations that Donald Trump raped her in the 1990s. A federal jury found Trump sexually abused Carroll, and another jury ruled he defamed her by denying the claims. Carroll secured two judgments totaling over $88 million against Trump, but has not received any payment.

US President Donald Trump’s legal team refused to provide financial information sought by BBC lawyers in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster. The BBC, which apologized for editing a January 6, 2021, speech to suggest Trump directed the Capitol storming, is seeking documents from the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust managed by his son, Donald Trump Jr., to assess financial impact. Trump claims the BBC harmed his brand value, while the BBC argues the lawsuit should be dismissed as Trump was reelected.

A federal IT staffer filed a complaint about DOGE and went public. After Elon Musk labeled his claims false, the staffer's brake lines were cut. He is now suing for defamation.

Eric Schmidt won a legal case against Michelle Ritter, who accused him of rape. An arbitrator ruled her claim false and found her liable for defamation, requiring her to pay Schmidt over $10 million.

Eric Schmidt won a case where his ex-girlfriend, Michelle Ritter, accused him of rape. An arbitrator ruled Ritter's claim false and ordered her to pay Schmidt over $10 million for defamation.

E. Jean Carroll has sued President Donald Trump over her 1996 sexual assault allegations, with court rulings favoring her claims. Trump denied the allegations and faced defamation lawsuits, while the Justice Department investigated potential perjury, which was later denied by prosecutors. New York's 2022 law change enabled Carroll to pursue legal action for past abuse.

The Justice Department is investigating E. Jean Carroll for perjury related to her civil lawsuits against President Trump, which allege sexual assault and defamation. The investigation follows her claims of being falsely accused.

Donald Trump has refiled a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over its report on his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, following a judge's dismissal of the initial case due to legal deficiencies. The lawsuit is part of Trump's broader legal actions against media organizations, which critics argue is a campaign to pressure the press.

A YouTuber was arrested for allegedly using AI-generated content to defame South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, leading to false claims that sparked a career-ending scandal.

A federal judge dismissed Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump, citing the case's complexity, prominent personalities, and 'inappropriate level of tactical gamesmanship.' The lawsuit followed Trump's threat to sue Wolff for defamation.

Hong Kong’s justice department has rejected online accusations against the newly promoted public prosecutions director and a colleague, calling the claims 'despicable behaviour' and an attempt to 'defame public officers'. The department referred the case to law enforcement for investigation and vowed to 'severely punish lawbreakers in accordance with the law'.