/tags/defamation defamation en-US WLRN Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2023-10-19/cnn-avoids-damages-in-palm-beach-doctor-defamation-lawsuit A divided appeals court blocked the former head of the pediatric open-heart surgery program at St. Mary’s Medical Center from seeking punitive damages in a lawsuit against CNN over reports about deaths of children in an open-heart surgery program. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2023-10-19/cnn-avoids-damages-in-palm-beach-doctor-defamation-lawsuit Jim Saunders /florida-news/2023-05-10/floridas-defamation-bill-failed-due-to-opposition-from-media-of-all-political-persuasions Gov. Ron DeSantis wanted to weaken the laws and legal precedents that protect journalists who publish criticism of public figures. The measure failed after media of all ideological stripes opposed it. Wed, 10 May 2023 14:30:00 GMT /florida-news/2023-05-10/floridas-defamation-bill-failed-due-to-opposition-from-media-of-all-political-persuasions Margie Menzel | WFSU /state/2023-01-31/florida-sheriff-sued-for-wheel-of-fugitive-defamation A man has filed a defamation lawsuit against a Florida sheriff who posts weekly “Wheel of Fugitive” videos on social media. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:00:00 GMT /state/2023-01-31/florida-sheriff-sued-for-wheel-of-fugitive-defamation Associated Press /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-09-06/fox-producers-warning-against-jeanine-pirro-surfaces-in-dominion-defamation-suit Jeanine Pirro, Tucker Carlson and others are being grilled under oath in a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News for spreading lies about a voting tech company's role in the 2020 elections. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:00:49 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-09-06/fox-producers-warning-against-jeanine-pirro-surfaces-in-dominion-defamation-suit David Folkenflik /news/2022-06-03/the-depp-verdict-could-bring-a-chilling-effect-for-domestic-abuse-survivors The weeks-long trial lasted over a month and was broadcast live for millions to watch. Some advocates say the verdict could give even more pause for domestic violence survivors looking to speak out. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:51:58 GMT /news/2022-06-03/the-depp-verdict-could-bring-a-chilling-effect-for-domestic-abuse-survivors Andrew Limbong /news/2022-06-02/depp-is-awarded-more-than-10m-in-defamation-case-against-heard-and-she-gets-2m Johnny Depp had sued Amber Heard for more than $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote about abuse against women. Because of a limit set by state law, Depp's award will be $10.35 million. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:40:13 GMT /news/2022-06-02/depp-is-awarded-more-than-10m-in-defamation-case-against-heard-and-she-gets-2m Bill Chappell, Jaclyn Diaz /2022-04-20/jury-hears-recordings-of-johnny-depp-and-ex-wife-amber-heards-volatile-arguments Depp's attorneys on Tuesday sought to bolster his claims that the actress escalated their altercations, playing a series of audio recordings. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:00:00 GMT /2022-04-20/jury-hears-recordings-of-johnny-depp-and-ex-wife-amber-heards-volatile-arguments Ayana Archie, Bill Chappell, Vanessa Romo /2022-04-18/infowars-files-for-bankruptcy-in-the-face-of-lawsuits-over-sandy-hook-shooting-denial Founder Alex Jones, who's repeatedly called the 2012 shooting at a Connecticut elementary school a hoax, has been sued several times by the victims' families for defamation and emotional distress. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:13:16 GMT /2022-04-18/infowars-files-for-bankruptcy-in-the-face-of-lawsuits-over-sandy-hook-shooting-denial Joe Hernandez /2022-04-14/actors-johnny-depp-and-amber-heard-are-facing-off-in-a-defamation-trial Depp is suing Heard, his ex-wife, for $50 million, asserting that she defamed him in a published essay about her experiences with sexual assault. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:42:29 GMT /2022-04-14/actors-johnny-depp-and-amber-heard-are-facing-off-in-a-defamation-trial Neda Ulaby /news/2022-02-15/judge-tosses-zimmermans-lawsuit-against-trayvons-parents A Florida judge has dismissed a defamation and conspiracy lawsuit that former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman filed against the parents of Trayvon Martin. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:19:47 GMT /news/2022-02-15/judge-tosses-zimmermans-lawsuit-against-trayvons-parents Mike Schneider / Associated Press