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Jan Wolfe
@JanNWolfe
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Feb 6, 2021
Two years ago, @maddow said on her show that One America News (OAN) was "literally Russian propaganda." OAN sued for libel, seeking $10 million.
OAN didn't just lose the case. A judge just ordered it to pay MSNBC $250,000 to reimburse legal fees. (A nice win for @BoutrousTed).
Jan Wolfe
@JanNWolfe
Here's the ruling that OAN owes Rachel Maddow $250,000
maddow.pdf
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2:34 PM · Feb 6, 2021
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yal3to2vaykpl6a/maddow.pdf?dl=0
Cicada
(4,533 posts)Conservatives like that rule because it reduces the number of victims who sue
Many states dont have the loser pays rule
But the UK has it and some plaintiffs go bankrupt as a result.
Nevilledog
(51,186 posts)My gut says it's not.
SunSeeker
(51,664 posts)Nevilledog
(51,186 posts)SCantiGOP
(13,873 posts)I know its required in U.K. but I think its up to the judge in our courts.
I bet she donates it. She makes $7 mm a year, so she may use it to make a statement.
RockRaven
(14,990 posts)In addition to that, the feds don't even have antiSLAPP statutes.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_lawsuit_against_public_participation
SunSeeker
(51,664 posts)So, as the ruling states, Rachel brought a Anti-SLAPP motion to didmiss under CA Code of Civil Procedure 425.16, which allow you attorneys fees if you win your Anti-SLAPP motion.
RockRaven
(14,990 posts)for federal civil lawsuits in general. I was adding on to that the fact that the subset of federal civil suits which are SLAPP are also not automatically treated thusly.
An exception, because of specific state circumstances, highlights the nonexistence of the universal rule. Thank you for adding the details.
SunSeeker
(51,664 posts)As the ruling states, Rachel brought an anti SLAPP (anti-Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) motion to dismiss under California state law, CA Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16. When you win an anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss, you get your attorneys fees paid by the loser under section 425.16. https://www.casp.net/california-anti-slapp-first-amendment-law-resources/statutes/c-c-p-section-425-16/
BobTheSubgenius
(11,564 posts)Rhiannon12866
(205,923 posts)aggiesal
(8,923 posts)Anti-Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (anti-SLAPP)
Rachel Maddow filed the Anti-Slapp to keep OAN from slapping her down.
dchill
(38,521 posts)Elwood P Dowd
(11,443 posts)I thought the Orange Anus said they would get tired of all the WINNING?
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