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legal1 year ago•1 min saved

"Meghan Markle Triumphs in Defamation Lawsuit Against Half-Sister"

Meghan Markle wins in a defamation case filed by her half-sister Samantha Markle, as the judge dismisses the case with prejudice, stating that Samantha failed to identify any defamatory statements and that Meghan's comments were opinions rather than statements of fact. Samantha sought $75,000 in damages from Markle but won't be able to refile the lawsuit. This is the second court win for Meghan in relation to statements made about her family.

via Rolling Stone|

#court-win #defamation-case #judge-charlene-honeywell

legal1 year ago•3 min saved

"Meghan Markle Triumphs in Defamation Lawsuit Against Half-Sister"

A Florida judge has dismissed Samantha Markle's defamation suit against half-sister Meghan Markle, ruling that she failed to provide evidence of defamatory remarks. The suit, which sought $75,000 in damages, was based on comments Meghan made during a 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview. The judge determined that the statements provided as evidence of defamation were either protected as opinion, substantially true, or did not meet the standard of malice necessary for a statement to be considered defamatory.

via HuffPost|

#defamation-suit #florida #legal

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Meghan Markle's Defamation Trial Looms as Half-Sister Samantha Claims False Narrative

Meghan Markle is facing a defamation trial after her half-sister, Samantha Markle, claimed she was defamed in order to "cover up" Meghan's "false rags-to-riches" narrative. Samantha alleges that Meghan defamed her by stating in her Oprah Winfrey interview that she grew up "an only child." The trial date has been set for November 2024 in Tampa, Florida, and Meghan's motion to dismiss the new claim has not yet been responded to by the judge. Samantha is seeking $75,000 in damages.

via Daily Mail|

#defamation-trial #entertainment #finding-freedom

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Samantha Markle Claims Toxicity in Meghan and Harry's Marriage and Family Relationships

Samantha Markle, Meghan Markle's estranged half-sister, has branded her relationship with Prince Harry as "toxic" in a new interview. She claimed that the exiled royals are "unhealthy for each other" and that the "Suits" alum would "still be a waitress" if it wasn't for their father. The interview will also feature videos and photos of Meghan during her childhood. Meghan remains estranged from her father's side of the family following her fall-out with her dad, while her relationship with mom Doria Ragland continues to thrive.

via New York Post |

#entertainment #family-feud #meghan-markle

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Megan Markle's Family Drama Continues to Unfold in the Media

In an upcoming interview with Australia's 7NEWS Spotlight, Meghan Markle's estranged half-sister, Samantha Markle, claimed that the Duchess of Sussex would still be working as a waitress if it wasn't for their father's help. Samantha also accused Meghan and Prince Harry of being in a "toxic relationship." Meghan previously worked as an actor and took various odd jobs, including as a hostess at a restaurant, to pay her bills before marrying Prince Harry in 2018.

via Yahoo News|

#entertainment #family-feud #interview

celebrity-gossip2 years ago•1 min saved

Meghan Markle's Family Drama: A Fractured Relationship.

Megan Markle's estranged half-sister, Samantha Markle, claimed in an upcoming interview that the Duchess of Sussex would be a "waitress" if it wasn't for their father's help. Samantha also accused Meghan and Prince Harry of being in a "toxic relationship." Meghan previously worked as an actor and took various jobs, including as a hostess at a restaurant, to pay her bills. Meghan and her father had a falling out after he reportedly staged paparazzi photos ahead of her wedding to Harry. Samantha has been one of Meghan's loudest critics since her relationship with Harry went public.

via Insider|

#celebrity-gossip #family-drama #meghan-markle

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

The Toxicity Surrounding Meghan Markle's Family and Marriage to Prince Harry

Samantha Markle, Meghan Markle's half-sister, has claimed in an interview that the relationship between Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex is "toxic" and "unhealthy for each other". The interview also features never-before-seen home recordings of Meghan as a teenager and interviews with her father and half-brother. Samantha recently lost a defamation case against Meghan, where she alleged that the Duchess defamed her by claiming they barely had a relationship and that Samantha had been "handsomely paid" by a tabloid to speak against her.

via NDTV|

#defamation-case #entertainment #meghan-markle

law2 years ago•1 min saved

Meghan Markle's Defamation Lawsuit Victory Against Half-Sister Samantha Markle

A Florida judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Samantha Markle, the half-sister of Meghan Markle, against the Duchess of Sussex for defamation over claims made in the book "Finding Freedom" and Meghan's comments in her CBS interview with Oprah Winfrey. The judge ruled that Meghan cannot be held liable for statements in a book she did not publish and that telling Oprah she "grew up as an only child" is a protected opinion. Samantha had sought $75,000 in damages and claimed that Meghan contributed false information to the book and made defamatory statements in the interview. The judge dismissed Samantha's claims related to "Finding Freedom" but allowed her one final opportunity to replead her claims related to the CBS interview and her claim for injurious falsehood.

via WFLA|

#defamation #finding-freedom #law

lawsuit2 years ago•1 min saved

Meghan Markle triumphs in defamation lawsuit filed by half-sister.

Meghan Markle has won a defamation lawsuit filed by her half-sister Samantha Markle, who claimed that the Duchess of Sussex made false and malicious statements about her in a 2021 CBS interview with Oprah Winfrey and in the book "Finding Freedom." The judge ruled in favor of Meghan, stating that her statements could not be proved false and that she could not be held liable for a book she did not publish. Samantha's lawyers have two weeks to submit an amended complaint.

via CBS News|

#defamation #finding-freedom #lawsuit

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Meghan Markle triumphs in defamation lawsuit against half-sister.

A judge has ruled in favor of Meghan Markle in her half-sister Samantha Markle's defamation lawsuit against her. The judge dismissed the majority of claims in the lawsuit, including those related to the book "Finding Freedom," and ruled that Samantha can re-file her lawsuit if she chooses. Samantha's claims related to Meghan's statements in the Oprah Winfrey interview were also dismissed, as they were contradicted by the transcript. Samantha's lawyer intends to amend the complaint and continue the legal fight.

via Entertainment Tonight|

#defamation-lawsuit #entertainment #finding-freedom

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Meghan Markle Successfully Dismisses Samantha Markle's Legal Case.

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has won her bid to throw out a US defamation case brought by her half-sister, Samantha Markle. Samantha was suing Meghan for alleged defamation and "injurious falsehood" - including Meghan saying she was an "only child" in her interview with Oprah Winfrey. A Florida judge dismissed the case, saying Meghan was expressing an opinion - and opinions cannot be proved false. The judge also found the duchess could not be liable for the contents of the book, Finding Freedom, because she did not publish it.

via BBC|

#defamation-case #entertainment #finding-freedom

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Meghan Markle prevails in legal battle against half-sister's defamation lawsuit.

A federal judge has thrown out the defamation lawsuit filed by Meghan Markle's estranged sister, Samantha Markle, against her. The judge ruled that every statement made by Meghan that Samantha took issue with was an obvious opinion and did not meet the criteria for defamation. Samantha claimed that Meghan contributed false information to the book "Finding Freedom" and defamed her in the Oprah Winfrey interview. However, the judge dismissed the claims with prejudice and without prejudice, respectively.

via Fox News|

#defamation-lawsuit #entertainment #finding-freedom

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Meghan Markle Triumphs in Defamation Lawsuit Against Half-Sister Samantha

Meghan Markle has won a defamation lawsuit brought by her half-sister, Samantha Markle, who claimed that Meghan made "demonstrably false and malicious statements" about her during her interview with Oprah Winfrey. The judge dismissed the lawsuit, stating that Meghan's remarks were opinions and "not capable of being proved false." The estranged half-sisters have been at odds for years, with Meghan accusing Samantha and their father of selling stories to the British tabloids.

via New York Post |

#defamation-lawsuit #entertainment #family-feud