Defamation - The Cut

lawsuits 4/30/2018

Ashley Judd Is Suing Harvey Weinstein for Harassment and DefamationAmong other complaints, Judd is seeking to recoup earnings lost by losing a role in The Lord of the Rings.

By Jordan Crucchiola

stormy daniels-donald trump scandal 4/30/2018

Stormy Daniels Sues Donald Trump for DefamationAfter he called the sketch she released of the man who allegedly threatened her in 2011 “a total con job.”

By Madeleine Aggeler

lawsuits 4/17/2018

Sandy Hook Parents Are Suing Alex Jones for DefamationThe popular conspiracy theorist has spent years claiming that the mass shooting in which 20 children died was a false-flag operation.

By Gabriella Paiella

lawsuits 1/4/2018

Roy Moore Is Now Being Sued for DefamationFor claiming the sexual-assault charges against him were “completely false.”

By Katie Van Syckle

12/4/2017

Bill O’Reilly Is Being Sued for Defamation by Woman Who Settled Harassment ClaimA new lawsuit alleges that O’Reilly and Fox News violated a harassment settlement agreement.

By Lisa Ryan

the swift pr machine 11/6/2017

Taylor Swift in Trouble With the ACLU After Threatening CriticThe album rollout is not going as planned.

By Allie Jones

lawsuits 8/15/2017

Lady Gaga Will Testify in Dr. Luke’s Defamation Case Against KeshaThe singer was subpoenaed in July for deposition regarding 2013 texts between her and Kesha.

By Madeleine Aggeler

drama 8/2/2017

Joanna Krupa and Brandi Glanville Settle Lawsuit Over Smelly P*ssy CommentThe Real Housewives alums reached a settlement over Glanville’s comment.

By Lisa Ryan

wedding drama 8/2/2017

Beauty Blogger Must Pay $1 Million for Bad-mouthing Her Wedding PhotographerA jury found they defamed the photographer over a $125 wedding-album fee.

By Lisa Ryan

2/7/2017

Melania Trump Settles Defamation Suit Against BloggerTrump’s lawyers say the blogger will pay a “substantial sum.”

By Lisa Ryan

unpopular opinions 10/30/2013

By Allison P. Davis