May 19 Why the Depp-Heard trial worries these experts By Jennifer Gerson, The 19th With the near daily stream of graphic testimony, one sociologist who studies sexual violence said she can see a new blueprint emerging: Defamation suits could become a way for perpetrators to lock survivors into years of abuse. Continue reading
Apr 25 Court hears Johnny Depp recording warning of ‘bloodbath’ with former wife Heard By Matthew Barakat, Associated Press Jurors in Johnny Depp's libel lawsuit against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, are hearing audio clips of Depp shouting vulgarities at his wife and warning of a "bloodbath" if their arguments escalate. Continue reading
Oct 29 Falwell sues Liberty, saying school damaged his reputation By Sarah Rankin, Elana Schor, Associated Press Jerry Falwell Jr. has sued Liberty University two months after resigning amid a series of scandals. Fallwell is alleging the evangelical school founded by his late pastor father defamed him through statements it issued. Continue reading
Jan 07 Court freezes woman’s defamation suit against Trump By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The decision, by a midlevel state appeals court, holds off further proceedings and evidence-gathering — including sworn pretrial questioning of Trump — in Summer Zervos' defamation case. Continue reading
Apr 05 Court filings show Bill Cosby agreed to settle 7 defamation cases By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press It's not yet clear whether Cosby will now drop his counterclaims against the seven women, including one who recently died. They are among the dozens of women who have accused Cosby of sexual misconduct. He has denied their allegations and… Continue reading
Oct 16 Judge dismisses Stormy Daniels’ defamation suit against Trump By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press In an order handed down Monday, a federal judge said Trump's statement was protected speech under the First Amendment. Continue reading
Apr 02 Trump asks New York appeals court to throw out defamation lawsuit from former ‘Apprentice’ contestant By Associated Press President Donald Trump's lawyers are asking a New York state appeals court to throw out or freeze a defamation lawsuit by a former contestant on "The Apprentice" who has accused Trump of unwanted kissing and groping. Continue reading