defamation
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Carroll was awarded $83 million in a separate defamation case in 2024, based on statements that Trump made about Carroll in 2019.
From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026
Baldoni and Wayfarer then sued for defamation but their case was dismissed last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The latest ruling comes after Liman earlier this year dismissed 10 of the 13 claims in Lively’s lawsuit, including sexual harassment and defamation claims, while allowing retaliation-related claims to proceed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Yannick was taken into custody this week when he went to police to complain of defamation.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
During 33 BCE, disagreements and mistrust turned to public accusations and defamation.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
Vocabulary lists containing defamation
All About That Baseless: Bad-Faith Accusations
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