Legal battle between Donald Trump and Pulitzer Prize Board over Russiagate reporting
Former President Donald Trump wins legal battle against Pulitzer Prize Board, allowing his lawsuit to proceed to discovery. Trump filed defamation lawsuit against the Board for awarding The New York Times and The Washington Post Pulitzer Prizes for their reporting on Russiagate, which he claims is based on a 'now-debunked theory.' Judge ruled in Trump's favor, rejecting the Board's motion for Protective Order Governing Discovery.
Key Points
- Judge Robert L. Pegg rejected Pulitzer Prize Board's motion for Protective Order Governing Discovery
- Trump's attorney Quincy Bird stated the case will proceed to a thorough discovery process
- Trump filed defamation lawsuit against Pulitzer Prize Board over 2018 National Reporting prizes given to The New York Times and The Washington Post
Pros
- Former President Trump scored a legal win in his lawsuit against the members of the Pulitzer Prize Board
- Judge allowed Trump's lawsuit to proceed to discovery phase
Cons
- Pulitzer Prize Board members face defamation lawsuit from Trump
- Controversy over Pulitzer Prizes awarded to The New York Times and The Washington Post for their Russiagate reporting