The company has invoked the murder of an executive last year to complain about coverage in news outlets, on streaming services and on social media.
Category: Libel and Slander
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Justin Baldoni’s Suits Against Blake Lively and The New York Times Dismissed by Judge
Mr. Baldoni had accused Ms. Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, of trying to destroy his reputation. The Times had brought the feud into the public eye.
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In Countersuit, Smokey Robinson Accuses Housekeepers of Defamation
Four of Mr. Robinson’s former employees had sued the Motown singer, saying he sexually assaulted them for many years. He argues their anonymity is a reason to dismiss their suit.
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Jury Begins Deliberating in Palin’s Case Against The Times
This is the second time a jury has heard the case. Sarah Palin sued The New York Times in 2017, accusing the publication of defaming her in an editorial.
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In New Trial, Palin Says New York Times Editorial Damaged Her Reputation
Closing arguments in the libel case are expected on Tuesday, after which the nine jurors will begin deliberations.
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Former Times Editor Testifies in Sarah Palin Defamation Case
James Bennet, the former New York Times Opinion editor, took responsibility for an error in an editorial at the center of the case.
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Sarah Palin’s Libel Trial Against The New York Times Begins
In opening statements, lawyers for Sarah Palin and The Times each presented arguments on whether the editorial board had published a statement knowing it was false.
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Palin v. New York Times Heads Back to Trial
The case centers on the former Alaska governor’s claim that an editorial published in 2017 defamed her.
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Newsmax Made Defamatory Statements About Dominion, Judge Says
The defamation case, over falsehoods spread about the 2020 election, is headed to a jury this month.
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Trump Campaign Aide Chris LaCivita Sues The Daily Beast for Defamation
The lawsuit accuses the news site of knowingly publishing false information about how much Chris LaCivita, a Trump campaign manager, was paid by the campaign.
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Jay-Z Sues Rape Accuser and Lawyers, Saying They Knew Claim Was False
The anonymous woman withdrew her sex abuse suit last month, but the entertainer says in court papers she has since admitted her account was fabricated. She and her lawyer deny that.
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NYT v. Sullivan: Will the Landmark Defamation Ruling Survive?
New York Times v. Sullivan and other landmark Supreme Court decisions protect the press’s ability to investigate public figures. But a growing right-wing movement seeks to overturn them.