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Fox News Accuses Smartmatic of Destroying Evidence in Defamation Lawsuit

In a high-stakes defamation case, Fox News accused Smartmatic of destroying evidence, claiming nearly two dozen executives deleted data relevant to Smartmatic's $2.7 billion lawsuit, while Smartmatic accused Fox of similar actions.

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Adams Sues BBC Over Donaldson Murder Allegation

Gerry Adams is suing the BBC in Dublin High Court over a 2016 Spotlight program alleging he sanctioned the murder of former Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson, who was found murdered in 2006 after being exposed as a British spy. An independent media consultant testified the program was in the public...

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Roberts-Smith Defamation Case: Federal Court Upholds War Crimes Allegations

The Full Court of the Federal Court unanimously rejected Ben Roberts-Smith's appeal, upholding the original ruling that dismissed his defamation case against The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age for articles alleging war crimes in Afghanistan, costing him and his backer over \$30 million.

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Roberts-Smith Loses Appeal: War Crime Findings Upheld

A Federal Court appeal upheld a 2023 ruling finding former Australian SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith complicit in the murder of four unarmed Afghan men between 2009 and 2012, based on sufficient evidence presented by The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald; Roberts-Smith was ordered to pay legal costs.

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Academics Warn Drake Lawsuit Could Set Dangerous Precedent for Rap Music

Four US academics filed court documents arguing that Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" could set a dangerous precedent for rap music, potentially threatening free speech protections if successful.

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Smartmatic Accuses Fox News Executives of Destroying Evidence in Defamation Lawsuit

Smartmatic is suing Fox News for defamation over its 2020 election coverage, alleging that senior executives, including Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, intentionally deleted text messages containing evidence potentially damaging to Fox News' defense.

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Sky News Defends Defamation Claim, Claims Lawyer is 'Jew Hater'

Sky News Australia and Andrew Bolt are defending a defamation lawsuit filed by lawyer Adam Houda, who claims their broadcasts and articles falsely labeled him a "Jew hater"; the defendants argue the statement is true, citing his extensive social media activity.

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Turkish Newspaper Accuses İmamoğlu's Advisor of Funding Journalists

Akşam gazetesi accused Murat Ongun, press advisor to imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, of funding several journalists, citing specific numbers of meetings and phone calls; the accused journalists denied the allegations and announced plans to sue.

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Roberts-Smith loses war crimes defamation appeal

The Federal Court of Australia dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith's appeal against a defamation ruling on Friday, upholding a 2023 finding that he committed war crimes in Afghanistan, costing over \$25 million, and opening the way for potential criminal investigations.

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Court Rejects Roberts-Smith Appeal, Upholds McKenzie's Evidence

An Australian appeal court dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation appeal and rejected his application to introduce a secret recording of journalist Nick McKenzie, finding the recording unreliable and McKenzie's evidence credible.

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Pesutto Ordered to Pay \$2.3 Million, Faces Bankruptcy

Former Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto must pay \$2.3 million of colleague Moira Deeming's legal costs after losing a defamation case where he falsely implied she associated with neo-Nazis; failure to pay could lead to bankruptcy, forcing his resignation and a by-election.

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Roberts-Smith Defamation Appeal Verdict Due Friday

A Federal Court in Australia will decide on Friday whether to overturn a multimillion-dollar defamation ruling against Ben Roberts-Smith, a former soldier accused of involvement in the killings of four unarmed Afghan prisoners; the court will also rule on an application to reopen the appeal based on...

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