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Oprah Winfrey Subpoenaed in Russell Simmons Defamation Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault Allegations

Mar 27, 2025

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has been subpoenaed to provide testimony and records in the ongoing defamation lawsuit filed by Drew Dixon against hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons. Dixon, a former music executive, is suing Simmons for defamation after he publicly questioned her credibility regarding sexual assault allegations she made against him. The lawsuit stems from a…
US Appeals Court Revives Sarah Palin’s Libel Lawsuit Against The New York Times

Aug 30, 2024

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has reinstated Sarah Palin’s libel lawsuit against The New York Times (NYT), overturning a previous dismissal by U.S. District Court Judge Jed Rakoff. In 2022, Judge Rakoff dismissed Palin’s case during jury deliberations, ruling that Palin had failed to demonstrate “actual malice” as required under New…
Trump Seeks Pause on Jan. 6 Civil Lawsuits Until Criminal Case In DC Is Finished

Mar 11, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is making moves to halt the progression of civil lawsuits related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol Complex until the conclusion of his criminal case in the District of Columbia. In a joint status report filed in the Thompson v. Trump case, Trump’s legal team outlined their…

Oprah Winfrey Subpoenaed in Russell Simmons Defamation Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault Allegations