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May 9, 2026
Judge Dismisses Raymond Epps' Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox News for Second Time, Citing Insufficient Evidence of Malice
- A federal judge dismissed Raymond Epps' defamation lawsuit against Fox News for a second time, ruling that he did not provide sufficient evidence of malice.
- Epps, previously a Trump supporter, claims he faced death threats and harassment after Fox falsely labeled him a government operative during the January 6 insurrection.
- The judge's ruling reinforces First Amendment protections for media and follows Epps' earlier chance to revise his claims.
3 Sources
- Federal judge dismisses former Trump supporter’s defamation lawsuit against Fox NewsMay 9, 2026 at 6:37 AM · ABC News
- Federal judge dismisses former Trump supporter’s defamation lawsuit against Fox NewsMay 9, 2026 at 6:37 AM · ABC News
- Federal judge dismisses former Trump supporter’s defamation suit against Fox NewsMay 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM · The Guardian