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In reply to the discussion: Trump sues Murdoch, Dow Jones over WSJ story on Epstein birthday letter: court records [View all]MayReasonRule
(3,565 posts)37. Truth Is Generally Considered An Abolute And Complete Defense Against Defamation Claims
Happy Saturday to ya'!
When an allegedly defamatory statement is proven to be true, the plaintiff cannot succeed in a defamation lawsuit, regardless of the statement's potential harm or the defendant's intent.
This is because defamation, by its nature, involves a false statement of fact.
During discovery all underlying facts would be brought to bear.
The Wall Street Journal and Murdoch would not have published the piece the way they did unless they had absolute and irrefutable evidence of it's validity.
Trump and the GOP do not want this to go to discovery.
I guarantee it.
This is as idiotic as Vance demanding that The New York Times release Trump's letter.
Absolute proof is irrefutable.
This is that.
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Trump sues Murdoch, Dow Jones over WSJ story on Epstein birthday letter: court records [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Friday
OP
If he drops it, Murdoch could counter-sue for vexacious litigation. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Friday
#7
Unless the POS in the WH can show they acted with malice, and knowingly made a false statement with
lostincalifornia
Friday
#3
Found This Thread On reddit r/law That You Might Appreciate... The Court System Is Now His Protection Racket
MayReasonRule
Saturday
#35
Why? What do you think the Journal will be seeking to discover that would be relevant to their defense?
onenote
Saturday
#34
Truth Is Generally Considered An Abolute And Complete Defense Against Defamation Claims
MayReasonRule
Saturday
#37
Actually, the burden in this case is on Trump, not WSJ -- and that's why its a dangerous case for the WSJ
onenote
Saturday
#38
Trump sues Wall Street Journal's publisher and 2 reporters over Epstein article
LetMyPeopleVote
Friday
#12
Maddow Blog-Following Epstein report, Trump files lawsuit against WSJ, Rupert Murdoch and others
LetMyPeopleVote
Friday
#13
If The President has immunity, he shouldn't be able to file lawsuits on his own behalf.
ruet
Friday
#14
20 years ago he was apparently more literate and articulate. Evidence of diminished capacity?
Marcuse
Friday
#20