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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.

By Julia Jacobs

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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.

By David Enrich

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Trump’s Suit Against Pulitzer Board Faces a Hurdle: His Previous Arguments

Mr. Trump, the board noted, has argued that a state court should not be permitted to exert control over a sitting president.

By David Enrich

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CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Being Ordered to Pay $5 Million

The case, which involved a 2021 segment about a private security contractor in Afghanistan, played out as media organizations face more legal and political pressures.

By Michael M. Grynbaum