ABC News and George Stephanopoulos settled a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump for $15 million, including a donation to a future presidential library and covering Trump’s legal fees. The settlement, following a deposition order for Trump, prompted strong criticism, with many commentators labeling it a “sellout” and an “awful precedent.” Critics expressed concern that the network caved to pressure, setting a worrying precedent for future conflicts. The case stemmed from an interview where Stephanopoulos questioned Rep. Nancy Mace about her Trump endorsement in light of the E. Jean Carroll case.
Read More
Readers are encouraged to submit tips to The Daily Beast. The submission process is simple and streamlined. All tips are treated confidentially and seriously considered. Information shared could contribute to important news stories. The Daily Beast values its readers’ input and participation.
Read More
ABC News settled a defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump for $15 million, including a charitable contribution to Trump’s presidential library and legal fees. The suit stemmed from anchor George Stephanopoulos inaccurately stating Trump was “found liable for rape” regarding E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuits, a claim rejected by the court. This settlement, reached before scheduled depositions, has drawn significant criticism from both Democrats and Republicans who accuse ABC News of cowardice and prioritizing profit over journalistic integrity. Legal experts also questioned the network’s decision to settle rather than defend itself in court.
Read More
ABC News settled a defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump for $16 million. The settlement resolves a suit stemming from George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate reporting on E. Jean Carroll’s civil case against Trump. ABC issued a public apology and will pay $15 million as a “charitable contribution” to Trump’s presidential library, along with $1 million in legal fees. The settlement avoided depositions for both Trump and Stephanopoulos. The payment represents only a small portion of the library’s projected overall costs.
Read More
The appeals court’s decision to uphold the nearly $1.3 billion verdict against Alex Jones in the Sandy Hook defamation case is a significant development. It represents a legal victory for the families of the Sandy Hook victims who have long sought justice for the immense emotional distress caused by Jones’s false claims that the massacre was a hoax. This decision essentially confirms the initial jury’s findings, solidifying the substantial financial penalty against Jones.
The sheer magnitude of the $1.3 billion judgment is striking and naturally raises questions. While it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer number, the amount likely reflects the severity and scale of Jones’s actions.… Continue reading
Dinesh D’Souza’s film, *2,000 Mules*, alleging widespread election fraud in 2020, has been retracted following a defamation lawsuit. D’Souza admitted the film relied on inaccurate information provided by True The Vote, specifically regarding geolocation data linked to surveillance footage. A settlement with plaintiff Mark Andrews, wrongly accused of ballot harvesting, resulted in apologies from D’Souza and the film’s distributor, Salem Media Group. Despite acknowledging flawed data, D’Souza maintains his belief that the 2020 election was not secure.
Read More
U.S. District Judge Jennifer Hall dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News filed by Raymond Epps, who alleged the network’s false reporting linking him to the January 6th Capitol riot incited death threats. The judge granted Fox’s motion to dismiss without explanation. Epps, a former Marine, had cited Tucker Carlson’s promotion of the conspiracy theory as the source of his harassment. This dismissal follows similar dismissals of defamation suits against Fox News by Nina Jankowicz and Tony Bobulinski, leading Fox to cite these decisions as upholding First Amendment press freedoms.
Read More
To satisfy a $148 million defamation judgment awarded to Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Moss, I, Rudy Giuliani’s lawyer, have surrendered numerous assets, including dozens of watches, a ring, and a 1980 Mercedes-Benz. While some assets were delivered directly, I contest the immediate surrender of the Mercedes without prior appraisal, arguing it violates Mr. Giuliani’s rights if its value falls below legal exemptions. Further, I’ve requested exemptions for other items based on New York and Florida law, including clothing, household goods, and tools of the trade. Mr. Giuliani maintains this judgment is a result of political persecution and intends to appeal.
Read More
Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan apartment was to be accessed by a moving company representative and lawyers on Thursday. This comes after Giuliani failed to surrender belongings to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him, missing the Tuesday deadline. The election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, were meant to receive Giuliani’s prized possessions, which include his $5 million Upper East Side apartment and various other assets. The former New York City mayor’s law defense has argued that while his appeal of the defamation judgment is ongoing, Freeman and Moss should not be allowed to sell his possessions. A status report on any property exchanges has been demanded by U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman.
Read More
Judge denies Trump relief from $83.3 million defamation judgment
In a recent turn of events, a judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s request for relief from an $83.3 million defamation judgment. The decision comes after Trump’s lawyers waited 25 days to seek a delay in posting a bond, with the judgment set to become final very soon. This ruling, however, highlights the consequences of Trump’s own actions, as the judge pointed out that his lawyers’ dilatory tactics led to the current situation.
The judge noted that Trump’s legal team sought to delay executing the jury award until further proceedings, citing the potential irreparable injury of incurring substantial costs.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood