A lawsuit that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni won is one of several she has filed against critics. Press-freedom groups say it is a concerning practice.
Tag: Libel and Slander
Amanda Knox Testifies at Slander Retrial in Italy
The American, who spent several years in jail but was exonerated in 2015 of the killing of her housemate in Italy, was defending herself against a charge related to the case.
Roman Polanski Did Not Defame British Actress, French Court Rules
Charlotte Lewis, who says the director raped her in the 1980s, brought the lawsuit against him over an interview in which he called the accusations an “odious lie.”
Author Who Defected From North Korea Wins Defamation Lawsuit
Jang Jin-sung, known for his memoir “Dear Leader,” was accused of rape by a fellow North Korean defector. He sued her and a South Korean broadcaster and won.
Michael Mann Awarded $1 Million in Defamation Lawsuit
The researcher had sued two writers for libel and slander over comments about his work. The jury awarded him damages of more than $1 million.
Michael Mann Awarded $1 Million in Defamation Lawsuit
The researcher had sued two writers for libel and slander over comments about his work. The jury awarded him damages of more than $1 million.
Climate Information on Trial: Michael Mann’s Defamation Trial Wraps Up
The scientist Michael Mann is challenging attacks on his work in a defamation suit that’s taken 12 years to come to trial.
Prince Harry Withdraws Libel Claim Against Mail on Sunday Publisher
The prince had been suing Associated Newspapers over a 2022 article suggesting he misled the public over his security arrangements, claiming it was defamatory.
Supreme Court in India Gives Rahul Gandhi a Path Back to Parliament
India’s main opposition leader was kicked out of the legislature after a defamation case that his allies called politically motivated. He can also now run in next year’s elections.
In Thailand, Defamation Lawsuits Can Make Free Speech Costly
In Thailand, companies and people in positions of power often use libel suits to intimidate and punish activists and critics.