Browse 7 opinion vs fact in defamation cases decided by Second Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Prosecutorial Immunity Shields Former Prosecutor from Civil Rights Claims
Chen v. Rubio, decided by Second Circuit on October 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit reviewed a district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a former f...
Second Circuit: 'Access Hollywood' tape remarks not defamatory against E. Jean Carroll
Carroll v. Trump, decided by Second Circuit on September 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll against Donald ...
Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Claim for Lack of Particularity
Frazier v. X Corp., decided by Second Circuit on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation claim, holding that ...
Statements in public debate are non-actionable opinion, court rules
Sigalovskaya v. Braden, decided by Second Circuit on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit brought by Ms. Sigalovskaya...
Court: 'Access Hollywood' tape statements not defamatory of E. Jean Carroll
Carroll v. Trump, decided by Second Circuit on August 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll against Donald Tru...
Spy Accusation Lawsuit Dismissed Over Fair Report Privilege
Volokh v. James, decided by Second Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit reviewed a district court's dismissal of a defamation lawsuit brought by Ilya Volo...
Statements of Opinion Protected by First Amendment in Defamation Case
Hussein v. Maait, decided by Second Circuit on February 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation claim brought by Husse...
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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 7.
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