Explore 8 court opinions on First Amendment Limitations On Defamation. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Former President Trump's defamation suit immunity claims rejected
In re: Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Donald Trump's motion to dismiss a defamat...
Former President Trump's pre-presidency statements not immune from defamation suit
In re: Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on December 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Donald Trump's motion to dismiss a defa...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Claim Due to Lack of Actual Malice
Robson v. Mason, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Robson, sued the defendant, Mason, for defamation after Mason posted alleged...
Statements of Opinion Not Defamatory
Prato v. Gioia, decided by California Court of Appeal on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Prato, sued the defendant, Gioia, for defamation, alleging that Gioia made f...
D.C. Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Claim for Failure to Plead Falsity
Hampton Dellinger v. Scott Bessent, decided by D.C. Circuit on March 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation claim brough...
Supreme Court Affirms Defamation Ruling, Plaintiff Fails to Prove Harm
Williams v. Reed, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on February 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court reviewed a case where a plaintiff sued a defendant for alle...
Supreme Court: Defamation Plaintiff Must Prove Specific Harm for Per Se Claims
Williams v. Reed, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on February 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court reviewed a case where a plaintiff sued a defendant for alle...
D.C. Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Claim for Failure to Plead Falsity
Hampton Dellinger v. Scott Bessent, decided by D.C. Circuit on February 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation claim br...