Browse 6 public figure defamation cases decided by Second Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Defamation claim dismissed for failure to plead actual malice with specificity
Yerkyn v. Yakovlevich, decided by Second Circuit on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation claim, holding tha...
Parody song protected by fair use, preliminary injunction denied
Clark v. Valletta, decided by Second Circuit on October 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction, holding that ...
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 ...
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...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 6 public figure defamation cases from Second Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 6.
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