Tag #Defamation

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"Court Orders Victoria's Opposition Leader to Pay $300,000 in Defamation Case"

"A federal court ordered Victoria's opposition leader, John Pesutto, to pay MP Moira Deeming $300,000 for defamation after comments he made about her association with neo-Nazis following a rally she helped organize on March 18, 2023; this sparked calls for his resignation."

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Judge Blocks The Onion's Bid for Infowars, Citing Auction Process Flaws

A Texas bankruptcy judge rejected The Onion's $7 million bid for Alex Jones' Infowars platform due to concerns about the auction process, stating it did not maximize value and lacked clarity, leaving the sale unresolved despite The Onion's bid being partially funded by Sandy Hook families.

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Judge Blocks The Onion's Infowars Bid, Citing Auction Process Concerns

A Texas bankruptcy judge blocked The Onion's $7 million bid to acquire Alex Jones' Infowars platform, citing concerns about the auction process which he says failed to maximize value. The bid, which included $1.75 million in cash and a credit from Sandy Hook families, was rejected due to lack of cla...

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"Nigerian Lawyer Afe Babalola at Center of Defamation Case, Raising Freedom of Speech Concerns"

"Afe Babalola, a prominent Nigerian lawyer and founder of Afe Babalola University, is at the center of a defamation case against human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, who was arrested and detained, prompting reactions from Nigerian politicians and raising concerns about freedom of speech."

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Judge to Rule on Infowars Sale to The Onion Amid Collusion Claims

A Texas judge will rule on the sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion, despite a higher competing bid, amid allegations of collusion and fraud involving the Sandy Hook families, who pledged to forgo some proceeds to benefit other creditors.

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Judge Rejects Fox News' Bid for Smartmatic Documents in Defamation Case

A New York judge denied Fox News' request for Smartmatic documents related to a Philippine bribery case, rejecting Fox's argument that it was relevant to Smartmatic's $2.7 billion defamation suit over election-fraud claims aired in 2020.

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Deeming Seeks Reinstatement to Victorian Liberal Party After Defamation Win

Following a defamation win against Victorian Liberal Party leader John Pesutto, Moira Deeming seeks reinstatement to the party despite facing significant opposition from fellow MPs who had voted for her expulsion; her future within the party remains uncertain.

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"Judge Rejects Infowars Sale to The Onion in Bankruptcy Auction"

"A US bankruptcy judge rejected the sale of Alex Jones' Infowars website to The Onion, citing a procedural error in the auction; the judge said the court-appointed trustee should have solicited additional bids rather than accepting The Onion's offer, backed by Sandy Hook victims' families, who won a...

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Lawsuit Accuses Jay-Z of Rape; Legal Fight Over Accuser's Anonymity

A new lawsuit accuses Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping a woman in 2000; Jay-Z's legal team's attempt to unmask the accuser is called "procedurally improper" by her lawyer, who also alleges illegal conduct by Jay-Z's lawyers.

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Infowars Sale to The Onion Hinges on Judge's Ruling Today

A federal bankruptcy judge will decide today whether to approve the sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion, after the satirical news site submitted a bid that includes a deal where the Sandy Hook families would voluntarily share their proceeds to maximize payouts for other creditors; Jones and th...

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Mannoun Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed: Failure to Prove Serious Harm

A NSW District Court dismissed Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun's defamation case against Peter Ristevski due to insufficient evidence of serious reputational harm caused by a Facebook comment calling Mannoun a "crim", highlighting the 2021 changes to defamation laws requiring proof of serious harm.

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Greek Parliament Lifts Immunity of Zoή Konstantopoúlou Amidst Court Disruption Accusations

The Greek Parliament voted 225-57 to lift the parliamentary immunity of Zoή Konstantopoúlou, president of Plévsis Eleftherías, following accusations of disrupting court proceedings and influencing judges in Volos between February 2 and May 16, 2024, while acting as a defense lawyer.

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