All articles tagged with #defamation
Originally Published 16 days ago — by ABC News
Kaja Sokola, a Weinstein accuser, is being sued for defamation by her sister Ewa Sokola, who claims Kaja's false statements damaged her reputation and career. The lawsuit follows Kaja's public accusations against Weinstein, which were part of his recent trial, and alleges that Kaja falsely accused Ewa of serious misconduct, leading to professional and personal harm.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by AP News
Ewa Sokola, sister of Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola, is suing Kaja for defamation, claiming her public statements have damaged her reputation and medical practice in Poland. The lawsuit follows Kaja's testimony at Weinstein's trial, where she accused Weinstein of assault, and subsequent disputes between the sisters over their testimonies and claims.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by NBC Sports
Ryan Kennedy, the fan assaulted by DK Metcalf, will hold a press conference on Friday to address the incident, misinformation, and potential legal actions, including a lawsuit for assault and defamation, amid ongoing disputes over what was said and shared publicly.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by NPR
President Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a documentary that he claims falsely depicted his comments related to the January 6 Capitol attack, alleging the BBC manipulated footage to influence the 2024 election. The lawsuit also discusses how viewers in the U.S., particularly in Florida, could access the documentary via BritBox or VPNs, with some suggesting the use of VPNs is driven by access to adult content due to new age verification laws. Legal experts anticipate a possible settlement, noting Trump's history of suing media outlets.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by BBC
The BBC plans to fight Donald Trump's $5 billion defamation lawsuit over a Panorama documentary, citing legal grounds and the importance of defending its journalism, despite high costs and potential distractions. The case hinges on jurisdiction and malice claims, with the BBC asserting it did not broadcast in the US and that the edit was unintentional. The outcome could impact the BBC's reputation, legal strategy, and US audience engagement, amid broader concerns about media freedom and legal battles involving US outlets.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by The Guardian
Donald Trump is suing the BBC for up to $10 billion over alleged malicious editing of his January 6 speech, claiming defamation and violation of Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, with the BBC defending its actions.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by CBS News
The BBC announced it will defend itself in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump in Florida, claiming the broadcaster falsely depicted him in a documentary by editing his January 6 speech. Trump alleges the BBC's actions were malicious and violated Florida trade practices law, but legal experts suggest his case is unlikely to succeed and that damages would be limited under UK law. The controversy has led to resignations at the BBC and ongoing legal battles.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by NPR
President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, accusing it of defamation and misrepresentation related to its editing of his Jan. 6 speech, which he claims was an attempt to influence the 2024 election. The lawsuit follows the BBC's apology for the editing error and the broadcaster's rejection of defamation claims, with Trump seeking damages in Florida.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Politico
Donald Trump is suing the BBC for over $5 billion, alleging defamation and violation of trade practices, as part of his ongoing legal efforts against media outlets, despite previous settlements and ongoing lawsuits.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by AP News
Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, accusing it of defamation and misrepresentation related to a documentary that edited his Jan. 6 speech to appear more inflammatory, alleging interference in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by BBC
Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the broadcaster of defamation and maliciously editing his 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary, which he claims altered the context and misrepresented his words related to the Capitol riot. The BBC apologized but denied any legal wrongdoing, and the lawsuit raises issues about broadcasting rights and distribution outside the UK.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by The New York Times
President Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC in Miami, accusing the broadcaster of defamation and deceptive practices over a documentary editing that allegedly misrepresented his call for violence before the Capitol storming. The BBC admitted to an editing error and apologized, but Trump seeks substantial damages for the alleged harm.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by CNN
Donald Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion over edited clips of his January 6 speech, claiming defamation and reputational harm, after the broadcaster admitted to editing errors that suggested he called for violence. The BBC has apologized and decided not to rebroadcast the documentary, amid a broader controversy over political bias and media coverage.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Financial Times
Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, though further details are not provided in the excerpt.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Axios
President Trump sued the BBC for at least $5 billion over a documentary edit he claims defamed him, marking his third media lawsuit while in office, amid internal BBC controversies and a formal apology from the broadcaster.