Category Archives: Defamation

Personal attacks on draft picks? Uncalled for by @RichCimini

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Journalists are supposed to speak their mind.  They have the obligation to report things, popular or not.  They have the right to be snide, sarcastic or to take on injustice. But what happens when the journalist crosses the line?  Short … finish reading Personal attacks on draft picks? Uncalled for by @RichCimini

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German goalie files suit for rival’s suggestion he belongs on Muppet Show

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

You can tell me I suck but you can’t tell me I belong on the Muppet Show. According to an AP report, German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is suing another goalie for telling a TV audience he belonged in the “Muppet … finish reading German goalie files suit for rival’s suggestion he belongs on Muppet Show

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Beckham’s libel suit tossed out

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A federal judge dismissed David Beckham’s libel and slander lawsuit against In Touch magazine over a story that claimed he cheated on his wife with a prostitute according to an AP report. Beckham’s attorney, Richard B. Kendall, vowed to appeal the … finish reading Beckham’s libel suit tossed out

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Jeremy Mayfield settles slander suit filed by stepmother

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Jeremy Mayfield has apologized for blaming his father’s death on his estranged stepmother. The public apology was part of a settlement in a slander lawsuit Lisa Mayfield filed against the suspended NASCAR driver. Mayfield still has a wrongful death lawsuit … finish reading Jeremy Mayfield settles slander suit filed by stepmother

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Snyder wants apology from Washington City Paper

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Dan Snyder has come out and asked for an apology from the Washington City Paper.  Snyder’s position is “enough is enough“. He spoke to reporters Friday in Dallas, where the Super Bowl will be played Sunday, and made his first … finish reading Snyder wants apology from Washington City Paper

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Snyder sues Washington paper

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Daniel Snyder has sued Washington City Paper over a column he says defamed him and made anti-Semitic references. Snyder filed the lawsuit against the weekly paper and its parent company, Atalaya Capital management LP, in New York State Supreme Court … finish reading Snyder sues Washington paper

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Nurse from Tiger Woods accident sues hospital

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A nurse who was working at the hospital where Tiger Woods was taken after his accident has sued the hospital for defamation. David Rothernberg was fired for allegedly looking at golfer Tiger Woods’ medical records in the days after his … finish reading Nurse from Tiger Woods accident sues hospital

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Mike Leach sues ESPN for defamation

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Former Texas Tech football coach Mike Leach filed a lawsuit alleging ESPN defamed him last year in the coverage of his firing.  Leach was fired December 30, 2009 after allegations that he mistreated wide receiver Adam James, the son of ESPN … finish reading Mike Leach sues ESPN for defamation

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