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ABC News settles defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump for USD 15 million,
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
ABC News has agreed to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by US President-elect Donald Trump, and will pay USD 15 million to a "presidential foundation and museum," according to a report by CNN.
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Pak human rights body demands revocation of Punjab Defamation Act 2024
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The HRCP called upon the administration to repeal the act pushed through a defamation law to curb fake news, however, civil society, and journalists say that it infringes on freedom of press and expression.
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to challenge Punjab's defamation law in court
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
PTI leader Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar said the issue has also "exposed" Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), who he accused of providing tacit support to the law.
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Pakistan: Punjab parliament passes 'Defamation Bill 2024' amid opposition
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Punjab Assembly on Monday passed the Defamation Bill, 2024, rejecting all amendments proposed by the opposition amid protests by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed Sunni Ittehad Council and journalists covering parliamentary proceedings.
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Pak journalists' union condemns government's 'fascist' move to amend defam
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Describing the bill as containing an overly broad definition of defamation and imposing harsh financial penalties and sweeping restrictions on commentary related to ongoing legal proceedings, the union asserted that its primary objective is to instill fear among those considering criticism o
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Thai court orders election-winning party to end campaign to amend royal de
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A Thai court on Wednesday ordered the kingdom's most popular political party to end its campaign to amend the country's royal defamation law, CNN reported.
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Sri Lanka Cricket initiates defamation lawsuit against Sports Minister
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Sri Lanka finished in the ninth spot in the WC with just two wins in nine matches. They lost the rest of the matches and missed out on the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 slot. SLC currently stands suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC), at the request by SLC's officials only to impr
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Singer Kesha, Dr. Luke reach settlement over defamation lawsuit
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Singer Kesha and producer Dr. Luke have settled a defamation dispute out of court.
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Amber Heard's lawyers call for mistrial alleging wrong juror was present d
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): Hollywood actor Amber Heard's legal team has asked for a mistrial to be declared in the defamation lawsuit involving Johnny Depp, alleging that a wrong juror was seated on the jury.
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Amber Heard owes USD 10.35 million to Johnny Depp
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 25 (ANI): Hollywood actor Amber heard now officially owes USD 10.35 million to Johnny Depp after he won his defamation suit against her earlier this month.
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Amber Heard talks about threats, trauma she experienced after countering J
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], May 26 (ANI): Hollywood actor Amber Heard has spoken about the threats and emotional trauma she has experienced after she countered Johnny Depp's USD 50 million lawsuit with her own USD 100 million counterclaim.
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Kim Kardashian wins Blac Chyna's USD 108 million defamation lawsuit
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], April 30 (ANI): With the ongoing legal battle between Kim Kardashian and Blac Chyna, there finally seems to be some positive news for the self-made billionaire.
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