Defamation
Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over edited January 6 documentary
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President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the broadcaster of defamation and deceptive practices over a Panorama documentary that edited his January 6, 2021, speech to supporters. The suit claims the program falsely portrayed him as inciting the Capitol attack and was intended to damage his 2024 election prospects, while the BBC has apologized for the editing and says it will defend itself in court.
Amber Heard has made a surprise appearance in the documentary 'Silenced,' which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and explores how defamation lawsuits silence women accusing men of abuse. The film highlights Heard's involvement in her ex-husband Johnny Depp's 2018 libel case against a British newspaper. Director Selina Miles and human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson address the broader implications for free speech and justice.
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Sara Nilsson, editor-in-chief of the Dumpen website, faces prison for gross defamation after a jury at Gothenburg District Court ruled her guilty. She has now hired celebrity lawyer Mark Safaryan to bolster her defense ahead of the upcoming verdict. Nilsson criticizes Swedish defamation laws, which she believes protect pedophiles.
Polda Metro Jaya has named eight suspects in the case alleging a fake diploma for President Joko Widodo, including Roy Suryo, without detention but requiring weekly reports and a travel ban abroad. Roy Suryo responded casually to the ban, while his legal team rejected mediation proposals. The case involves defamation charges and violations of the ITE Law.
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Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has won a defamation lawsuit against The Standard Group's tabloid The Nairobian, securing Ksh 11 million in damages. The case stemmed from a 2018 article that allegedly made false claims and infringed on his family's privacy. Kaluma plans to appeal for higher compensation and donate the award to charity.