Defamation Suit Against Andrew Weissmann
A federal court denied a motion to dismiss a defamation suit by former White House lawyer Stefan Passantino against anti-Trump pundit Andrew Weissmann over false claims that Passantino coached a January 6 Committee witness to lie.
Key Points
- Passantino represented witness before the Jan. 6 Committee
- Hutchinson denied being coached to lie by Passantino
- Weissmann known for hostility towards Trump
Pros
- Federal court denied motion to dismiss defamation suit
- Passantino's lawsuit claims he did not coach witness to lie
Cons
- Allegations of coaching a witness to lie can be damaging to reputation