Donald Trump's legal appeal against writer E Jean Carroll's £80m defamation victory has been decisively rejected by a US federal court, cementing a major legal and financial blow for the former president.
A US federal appeals court has rejected Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit, clearing the path for a high-stakes January trial. The ruling is a significant legal setback for the former President.
A federal appeals court has rejected Donald Trump's last-ditch effort to postpone the $83.3 million defamation payout to writer E. Jean Carroll, forcing the former president to secure a bond immediately.
A High Court judgment in the Noel Clarke libel case has sparked grave concerns for investigative journalism, setting a perilous new precedent for media outlets reporting on serious allegations.
Comedy writer Graham Linehan defends his right to public expression in landmark free speech case against transgender activists, arguing his social media posts were made in public interest.
Fox News presenter Jeanine Pirro is named in Smartmatic's massive defamation lawsuit for promoting 2020 election conspiracy theories, as legal pressure mounts on the network.
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna delivers a scathing rebuke to Republican firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene after she attempts to link him to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in a vicious social media attack.
A major UK-based financial backer is suing Fox News and Newsmax in a landmark High Court case, alleging massive financial losses due to the networks' promotion of baseless 2020 US election fraud claims. The lawsuit could set a precedent for media accounta
US rapper Cardi B is facing a substantial defamation lawsuit filed by Emani Ellis, who alleges the celebrity spread malicious rumours, causing significant emotional distress and reputational damage. The legal battle unfolds as both parties prepare their c
A Perth man pursuing a defamation case against Married at First Sight star Tristan Black has been arrested in a stunning twist, with police confirming charges unrelated to the reality TV feud.
Australian commentator Andrew Bolt ignites a fierce debate by publicly challenging Brittany Higgins's rape allegations on Sky News Australia, questioning the trial's outcome and accusing the media of a biased narrative.
A landmark defamation ruling in the Higgins v Reynolds case exposes private texts, legal tactics, and a judge's scathing assessment of 'political attack' claims. Discover the five key takeaways that shaped this high-stakes verdict.
Former Australian defence minister Linda Reynolds has emerged victorious in her high-stakes defamation lawsuit against Brittany Higgins, with the WA Supreme Court ruling in her favour in a case that has captivated the nation.
Explosive legal action erupts as Senator Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz for defamation in the WA Supreme Court, escalating the political scandal that has rocked Australian politics.
Channel Ten faces massive legal costs as Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation case over Brittany Higgins' interview. Judge finds on balance of probability that Lehrmann raped Higgins.
Top Trump aide Stephen Miller is urging legal action against CNN panelist Bakari Sellers for branding him a 'white supremacist'. The explosive defamation claim threatens a major media lawsuit.
Actor Noel Clarke's high-profile libel case against The Guardian has been dismissed in a landmark ruling, hailed as a resounding victory for investigative journalism and the women who came forward.
Music icon Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio launch a defamation lawsuit against a woman who falsely accused them of complicity in Sean 'Diddy' Combs's alleged sex trafficking ring, demanding accountability for 'outrageous lies'.
In a major legal ruling, the BBC has lost its libel case against a doctor who provided evidence against actor Noel Clarke. Charities welcome the decision as a crucial victory for freedom of speech and protecting whistleblowers in sexual misconduct cases.
Donald Trump's lawyer, Alina Habba, was sternly admonished by a New York judge for a 'borderline frivolous' courtroom motion, marking another tense legal chapter for the former President's team.
The long-running legal feud between actors Noel Clarke and Adam Deacon over social media allegations has concluded with a confidential High Court settlement, Clarke dropping his libel claim and Deacon retracting his accusations.
Actor Noel Clarke appears at London's High Court for a preliminary hearing in the defamation case against The Guardian over sexual misconduct reporting. Latest updates.
Actor Noel Clarke is suing The Guardian and BAFTA over their handling of sexual misconduct claims, in a major High Court case testing media freedom and #MeToo accountability.
Noel Clarke's High Court libel claim against The Guardian dismissed after judge rules newspaper's reports on sexual misconduct allegations were substantially true. The 'Kidulthood' star faces legal defeat.
Bruce Lehrmann's barrister, Matthew Richardson SC, seeks special leave to appeal to the High Court, challenging the Federal Court's ruling on the controversial Channel Ten interview with Brittany Higgins. The appeal argues significant legal errors in the
Explosive defamation case continues as Bruce Lehrmann faces cross-examination over Brittany Higgins' rape allegations. Secret WhatsApp messages from Lisa Wilkinson exposed in tense Federal Court hearing.
A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled that Donald Trump's attorney, Alina Habba, illegally served legal documents in a defamation case brought by columnist E. Jean Carroll. The judge, appointed by Barack Obama, has imposed sanctions on Habba's law firm.
A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Republican Representative Nancy Mace, who had labelled a man a 'sexual predator' during a speech in the House of Representatives. The ruling centred on the legal immunity granted to lawmakers for
French President Emmanuel Macron launches a defamation lawsuit against a US influencer for spreading a false claim that First Lady Brigitte Macron was born male, igniting a fierce debate on free speech and disinformation.
In a decisive ruling, Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has been dismissed, cementing his status as a high-profile loser and ordering him to pay the network's legal costs. The Federal Court's judgment marks a critical juncture