Giuliani Settles Defamation Case with Georgia Election Workers
Rudy Giuliani settled a defamation lawsuit with two Georgia election workers, avoiding trial and potential sanctions for contempt of court after a $148 million judgment against him for false claims about the 2020 election; the settlement's terms remain undisclosed but allow Giuliani to keep his asse...
Giuliani Settles Defamation Case with Georgia Election Workers
Rudy Giuliani settled a defamation lawsuit with two Georgia election workers, avoiding trial and potential sanctions for contempt of court after a $148 million judgment against him for false claims about the 2020 election; the settlement's terms remain undisclosed but allow Giuliani to keep his asse...
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36% Bias Score
CNN Defamation Trial: Veteran Claims \$21 Million in Losses, Mental Health Issues
A Florida defamation trial against CNN is underway, with a Navy veteran claiming a 2021 report falsely linked him to illegal activity in Afghanistan, resulting in over \$21 million in lost income and mental health issues, according to expert testimony.
CNN Defamation Trial: Veteran Claims \$21 Million in Losses, Mental Health Issues
A Florida defamation trial against CNN is underway, with a Navy veteran claiming a 2021 report falsely linked him to illegal activity in Afghanistan, resulting in over \$21 million in lost income and mental health issues, according to expert testimony.
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40% Bias Score
Giuliani Held in Contempt of Court Again for Spreading Election Lies
Rudy Giuliani was held in contempt of court for a second time this week for repeatedly spreading false information about the 2020 election, despite a previous court order and a $150 million defamation verdict against him; Judge Beryl Howell ordered him to affirmatively acknowledge the lack of electi...
Giuliani Held in Contempt of Court Again for Spreading Election Lies
Rudy Giuliani was held in contempt of court for a second time this week for repeatedly spreading false information about the 2020 election, despite a previous court order and a $150 million defamation verdict against him; Judge Beryl Howell ordered him to affirmatively acknowledge the lack of electi...
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48% Bias Score
CNN Defamation Trial: General Testifies Report Made Veteran 'Too Risky'
During a defamation trial against CNN, Major General James V. Young testified that he would have hired Navy veteran Zachary Young before a CNN report implying illegal activity during Afghan evacuations, but not after due to reputational risk, supporting the plaintiff's claim of professional harm.
CNN Defamation Trial: General Testifies Report Made Veteran 'Too Risky'
During a defamation trial against CNN, Major General James V. Young testified that he would have hired Navy veteran Zachary Young before a CNN report implying illegal activity during Afghan evacuations, but not after due to reputational risk, supporting the plaintiff's claim of professional harm.
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40% Bias Score
Fox Corporation to Face Smartmatic Defamation Lawsuit
A New York appeals court ruled that Fox Corporation must face Smartmatic's defamation lawsuit over false 2020 election claims aired on Fox News, citing a similar Dominion Voting Systems case and alleging Fox Corp. directed a disinformation campaign; the case could go to trial later this year.
Fox Corporation to Face Smartmatic Defamation Lawsuit
A New York appeals court ruled that Fox Corporation must face Smartmatic's defamation lawsuit over false 2020 election claims aired on Fox News, citing a similar Dominion Voting Systems case and alleging Fox Corp. directed a disinformation campaign; the case could go to trial later this year.
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40% Bias Score
ExxonMobil Sues Over Alleged Smear Campaign Linked to Andrew Forrest
ExxonMobil filed a defamation lawsuit in Texas against California's attorney general and environmental groups, alleging a smear campaign linked to Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest's charity, the Intergenerational Environment Justice Fund (IEJF), over criticism of ExxonMobil's plastics recycl...
ExxonMobil Sues Over Alleged Smear Campaign Linked to Andrew Forrest
ExxonMobil filed a defamation lawsuit in Texas against California's attorney general and environmental groups, alleging a smear campaign linked to Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest's charity, the Intergenerational Environment Justice Fund (IEJF), over criticism of ExxonMobil's plastics recycl...
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40% Bias Score
Infowars Acquisition Bid Doubles to $7 Million
First United American Companies offered $7 million to buy Alex Jones' Infowars platform, more than doubling its previous bid, after a judge voided an auction that awarded the platform to The Onion; proceeds will primarily compensate Sandy Hook shooting victims' families.
Infowars Acquisition Bid Doubles to $7 Million
First United American Companies offered $7 million to buy Alex Jones' Infowars platform, more than doubling its previous bid, after a judge voided an auction that awarded the platform to The Onion; proceeds will primarily compensate Sandy Hook shooting victims' families.
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36% Bias Score
Giuliani Held in Contempt Again for Spreading Election Lies
Rudy Giuliani, former New York mayor and Trump lawyer, was held in contempt of court for a second time this week for repeatedly spreading false information about the 2020 election, despite a previous court order and a $150 million defamation verdict. Judge Beryl Howell ordered him to affirmatively s...
Giuliani Held in Contempt Again for Spreading Election Lies
Rudy Giuliani, former New York mayor and Trump lawyer, was held in contempt of court for a second time this week for repeatedly spreading false information about the 2020 election, despite a previous court order and a $150 million defamation verdict. Judge Beryl Howell ordered him to affirmatively s...
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40% Bias Score
CNN Defamation Trial: Journalist Defends Controversial Report Despite Internal Concerns
A defamation trial against CNN centers on a November 2021 report about Zachary Young, a Navy veteran who helped evacuate Afghans; CNN apologized for using the term "black market" inaccurately, but journalist Fuzz Hogan defended the report and his promotion to standards and practices chief, despite i...
CNN Defamation Trial: Journalist Defends Controversial Report Despite Internal Concerns
A defamation trial against CNN centers on a November 2021 report about Zachary Young, a Navy veteran who helped evacuate Afghans; CNN apologized for using the term "black market" inaccurately, but journalist Fuzz Hogan defended the report and his promotion to standards and practices chief, despite i...
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56% Bias Score
Judge to Rule on Giuliani Contempt of Court in Defamation Case
A federal judge will rule on Friday whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for repeatedly spreading false claims about two Georgia election workers who were awarded $148 million in a defamation lawsuit; Giuliani's lawyers say his comments didn't violate a court order, while the plaintiff...
Judge to Rule on Giuliani Contempt of Court in Defamation Case
A federal judge will rule on Friday whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for repeatedly spreading false claims about two Georgia election workers who were awarded $148 million in a defamation lawsuit; Giuliani's lawyers say his comments didn't violate a court order, while the plaintiff...
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44% Bias Score
Correctiv Faces Lawsuit Over Report on Far-Right Potsdam Meeting
Following Correctiv's January 2024 report on a November 2023 Potsdam meeting of right-wing and far-right individuals, including members of the AfD and CDU, participants are suing the outlet for allegedly misrepresenting discussions about deporting millions, potentially including German citizens; hun...
Correctiv Faces Lawsuit Over Report on Far-Right Potsdam Meeting
Following Correctiv's January 2024 report on a November 2023 Potsdam meeting of right-wing and far-right individuals, including members of the AfD and CDU, participants are suing the outlet for allegedly misrepresenting discussions about deporting millions, potentially including German citizens; hun...
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36% Bias Score
Truss Sues Starmer for Defamation Over "Crashed Economy" Claim
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is suing Labour leader Keir Starmer for defamation for claiming her economic policies "crashed the economy", arguing that the term is inaccurate because it didn't meet the technical definition of a crash, despite the financial hardship faced by many.
Truss Sues Starmer for Defamation Over "Crashed Economy" Claim
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is suing Labour leader Keir Starmer for defamation for claiming her economic policies "crashed the economy", arguing that the term is inaccurate because it didn't meet the technical definition of a crash, despite the financial hardship faced by many.
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60% Bias Score