Defamation
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Wolfe Tones Singer Brian Warfield Settles RTÉ Defamation Action
Wolfe Tones singer Brian Warfield has settled his defamation case against RTÉ regarding comments made by broadcaster Joe Duffy during a 2023 Liveline segment.
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E. Jean Carroll’s Legal Team Seeks Release of $5 Million Judgment Following Supreme Court Rejection
Following the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear his appeal, E. Jean Carroll’s legal team has moved to release the $5 million judgment held in escrow from Donald Trump.
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US Supreme Court Denies Roy Moore Bid to Save Defamation Verdict
The Supreme Court has rejected Roy Moore’s request to pause an appeals court ruling that threatens his $8 million defamation award regarding sexual misconduct claims.
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Appeals Court Grants Temporary Reprieve to Trump in $83 Million E. Jean Carroll Defamation Judgment
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has stayed the enforcement of an $83 million defamation award against Donald Trump, pending a potential review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Rebel Wilson Defamation Trial Closes Amid ‘Fantastical Liar’ Allegations
Closing arguments have concluded in the defamation trial against Rebel Wilson, where counsel for actress Charlotte MacInnes branded the director a ‘fantastical liar’ over disputed harassment claims.
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Liam Cunningham Sued by Alan Shatter Over Online Claims
Former Irish Justice Minister Alan Shatter has initiated legal proceedings against actor Liam Cunningham, citing defamatory social media posts regarding alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Federal Judge Rejects Trump’s $10 Billion Defamation Case
A Florida judge dismissed Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, citing insufficient evidence of actual malice in the claims.
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High Court Ends Lehrmann Legal Bid After Defamation Loss
The High Court of Australia has dismissed Bruce Lehrmann’s final appeal, cementing findings that he raped Brittany Higgins in a landmark defamation judgment.
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Shanmugam Alleges Trap in Bloomberg Defamation Trial
Singapore Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam testified that internal emails reveal Bloomberg had a pre-existing agenda to target his private property sale.
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Binance Sues Wall Street Journal for Defamation Over Reporting
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has officially filed a defamation lawsuit against Dow Jones and Company over a February 23, 2026 article.
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Terry Xu Absent as Ministers Seek Damages in Defamation Case
Terry Xu, chief editor of The Online Citizen, was absent from a High Court hearing on Feb 26 where ministers sought damages in defamation suits.
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Daniel Andrews Mounts Forceful Defence in ‘Bike Boy’ Defamation Case
Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and his wife, Catherine, have lodged a robust defence in a Federal Court defamation case, claiming the action is politically motivated.
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Sinn Féin Leader’s Husband Settles Defamation Suit Against Shane Ross
Martin Lanigan, husband of Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, settled a high-profile defamation case against former minister Shane Ross and his publisher after a High Court apology.
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Matt Kalil Sues Ex-Wife Haley Over ‘Invasive’ Divorce Revelations
Former NFL star Matt Kalil has filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife, social media influencer Haley Kalil, alleging defamation and invasion of privacy after she publicly discussed intimate details surrounding their 2022 divorce on a Twitch livestream. Kalil claims her…
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Brigitte Macron Cyberbullying Verdict: French Court Convicts 10, US Lawsuit Against Candace Owens Looms
A Paris court has found ten individuals guilty of cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron, France’s First Lady, for spreading false claims about her gender and sexuality. The landmark ruling includes suspended prison sentences and social media suspensions, setting the stage for a…