The scholar, Paul Chambers, was released on bail Thursday, but without his passport, his lawyers said. He has denied charges of insulting the Thai monarchy.
Tag: Libel and Slander
American Is Arrested in Thailand on Charges of Criticizing Royalty
The U.S. State Department said it was alarmed at the arrest of Paul Chambers, a lecturer in civil-military relations, under Thailand’s strict lèse-majesté laws.
World Anti-Doping Agency Drops Defamation and Ethics Cases Against U.S. Officials
The World Anti-Doping Agency withdrew a defamation lawsuit and an ethics case against American officials critical of its handling of failed tests by members of China’s Olympic swimming squad.
Woman Files First U.S. Lawsuit Against Andrew Tate and His Brother
A woman who gave testimony to Romanian prosecutors accused Andrew and Tristan Tate in a lawsuit of conspiring to traffic her for sex work. The brothers have sued her for defamation.
Amanda Knox Slander Conviction Is Upheld by Italy’s Highest Court
An American who was convicted and later acquitted of the 2007 murder of her British housemate, Ms. Knox was found guilty of falsely accusing someone else of the crime.
Dig at Meloni’s Height Could Cost Reporter in Italy 5,000 Euros
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.
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.