City of Clarksdale's Libel Lawsuit Against Clarksdale Press Register

A Mississippi judge granted a temporary restraining order forcing a local paper to take down an editorial after the city council filed a libel lawsuit. The editorial criticized the city for lack of transparency in proposing a new tax.

Legal Threats Over Alleged Misrepresentation of Pro-Trump Conservatives

Conservative influencer CJ Pearson threatens legal action against New York Magazine over a cover story that he feels falsely portrayed pro-Trump conservatives as racist. Pearson claims he and other Black attendees were intentionally cropped out of the cover image to push a false narrative. He plans to sue for slander and libel.

CNN on Trial for Defamation of Navy Veteran

CNN is on trial in Florida accused of defaming a Navy veteran involved in rescuing endangered Afghans from Afghanistan in 2021. The case raises questions about media ethics and the impact of reporting on individuals' lives.

Conspiracy Theory about Brigitte Macron

President Macron addresses false conspiracy theory about his wife being born a man, denouncing it as libel. The claims gained prominence after being addressed by the First Family and a court ruling. Macron challenges the conspiracy in the public sphere and two YouTubers were convicted of libel for spreading the false claims.