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Justin Baldoni Loses $400 Million Suit Against Blake Lively

MAJOR BLOW

The actor’s $250 million defamation lawsuit against The New York Times was also dropped.

Jasmine Venet | Published Jun 09, 2025

CNN Cuts Ties With Top Reporter After Costly Defamation Suit

EXPENSIVE FLOP

The network was ordered to pay at least $5 million earlier this year after a contractor said reporter Alex Marquardt’s report defamed him.

Corbin Bolies | Published Jun 02, 2025

CNN Jury Foreperson: We Wanted to Make CNN Pay Up to $100M

'SEND A MESSAGE'

The network ultimately settled with a security contractor who it claimed was part of a “black market” operation.

Corbin Bolies | Published Feb 05, 2025

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Local Paper Shuts Down After Mayor’s $1.1M Defamation Suit

END OF AN ERA

The Everett Leader-Herald, in circulation since 1885, will shut its doors after the city’s mayor filed the suit.

Grace Harrington | Published Dec 19, 2024

Trump’s ABC Settlement Forces Star Anchor to Bend the Knee

TRUMPED

The $15 million settlement follows several unsuccessful Trump lawsuits against “fake news” media outlets.

Lily Mae Lazarus | Published Dec 14, 2024

Courtroom Sketch Artist Says Unruly Giuliani Is ‘Losing It’

SCREAMING!

Trump’s former attorney had a shouty meltdown during a court hearing over assets he refuses to give up.

Claire Lampen | Published Nov 27, 2024

Jonathan Majors’ Ex Drops Her Defamation Lawsuit

CLAIMS DISMISSED

The actor has already been criminally convicted of assaulting Grace Jabbari.

Claire Lampen | Published Nov 22, 2024

Kari Lake Settles Defamation Case With Election Official

THROWING IN THE TOWEL

The lawsuit was brought by Stephen Richer, the Maricopa County recorder.

Amethyst Martinez | Published Nov 17, 2024

Trump’s Crush on David Muir Seems Well and Truly Over

‘LIGHTWEIGHT’

Prior to the ABC News presidential debate, MAGA insiders said the former president’s affinity for Muir stemmed from the anchor’s dominance in the ratings and good looks.

Lily Mae Lazarus | Published Sep 28, 2024

‘Baby Reindeer’s Stalker Scores Major Victory over Netflix

COURT DRAMA

The real woman who says the character of Martha from the Emmy-winning show is based on her is suing Netflix.

Hugh Dougherty | Published Sep 28, 2024

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