A FIFA discrimination monitor has called for a VAR official to be removed from the World Cup after he made a gesture resembling a white supremacist sign during Germany's opening game. The "OK" symbol, when inverted, has been designated a hate symbol by the ADL.
Johnny Depp's 1995 quote about love and anger resurfaced during his defamation trial with Amber Heard. The actor's Hollywood comeback is underway with upcoming films and a renewed focus on his career.
Pimpri-Chinchwad Police have registered a case against three individuals, including two TCS employees, following the alleged suicide of 48-year-old IT professional Amit Abhay Brahme. Brahme's son alleged prolonged mental harassment and defamation, citing a suicide note that named his father's friend and two colleagues.
Pimpri-Chinchwad Police have registered a case against three individuals, including two TCS employees, following the alleged suicide of 48-year-old IT professional Amit Abhay Brahme. Brahme's son filed a complaint alleging prolonged mental harassment and humiliation, citing a suicide note that named a friend and two colleagues.
Billionaire Adrian Portelli, known as "Lambo Guy," is suing former South Australian minister Andrea Michaels for defamation over comments made about his lottery business, LMCT+. Michaels called the business's practices "terrible" and "awful," implying Portelli defrauded South Australians. The lawsuit follows a court case where LMCT+ was fined for running illegal lotteries, though Portelli was found not guilty.
Taiwan Mahjong Party leader Kuo Hsi was convicted of defamation for accusing former CSBC Corporation Taiwan (CSBC) general manager Chen Chiu-wen of an improper relationship with then-CSBC chairman Cheng Wen-lung. The court found Kuo spread unverified rumors, sentencing him to 4 months in prison, commutable to a fine.
FC Barcelona has filed a pre-litigation conciliation lawsuit for defamation against Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, who accused the club of corruption and enriching referees. Barcelona seeks a retraction and will file a criminal complaint if unsuccessful.
A YouTuber accused of spreading false information about Kim Hee-young, partner of SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won, claiming she is a Chinese spy, has had 8 months in prison sought by the prosecution. The YouTuber admitted to all charges, and sentencing is scheduled for July 9.
South Korea saw a record number of online defamation cases in 2023, with insult cases also averaging over 60 per day. The article details the legal distinctions between defamation and insult, the requirements for prosecution (publicity, specificity, intent), and penalties, including for offenses like spreading obscene material and causing fear or anxiety.
A Warsaw court has overturned a lower court's decision to dismiss Krzysztof Brejza's defamation lawsuit against Jarosław Kaczyński. The case, concerning Kaczynski's remarks about Brejza during a Pegasus inquiry, will be retried.
A defamation case between former Carlton president Luke Sayers and his wife over a lewd photo will be heard in Victoria's Supreme Court, allowing public reporting. Sayers' attempt to move the case to a court that would restrict media access was dismissed.
A defamation case between former Carlton president Luke Sayers and his wife over a lewd photo will be heard in Victoria's Supreme Court, after a judge dismissed Sayers's bid to move the case to a lower court and prevent media reporting.
A defamation case between former Carlton president Luke Sayers and his wife over a lewd photo posted on his X account will remain in Victoria's Supreme Court, allowing public reporting. Sayers had sought to move the case to a court that would prevent media scrutiny, but his application was dismissed.
NLRB IT staffer Dan Berulis has filed a defamation lawsuit against Elon Musk, alleging Musk targeted him after Berulis filed a whistleblower complaint about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Berulis claims Musk's public statements falsely labeled his complaint as fake, leading to threats and a near-fatal car incident where his brake lines were cut.
A US professor, Moss Tan, facing defamation charges for alleging election interference and a past juvenile detention for South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, has been placed under a travel ban. Tan's legal team argues the ban violates constitutional rights, while the Ministry of Justice claims he failed to prove a specific purpose for travel and is evading investigation.
A court will review the legality of the arrest of Kim Se-ui, head of the Garo-Sero Institute, who is accused of defaming actor Kim Soo-hyun with false information. Kim is accused of spreading false claims about Kim Soo-hyun's relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron and using AI to manipulate audio.
Blake Lively's attorneys are seeking legal fees and damages from Justin Baldoni following a settlement in their lawsuit. Lively's team alleges Baldoni's defamation suit was retaliatory, a claim Baldoni's lawyers reject. The original dispute involved allegations of inappropriate discussions about sex life and attempts to alter film scenes.
Lawyer Antonio De Rensis, 'Le Iene' reporter Alessandro De Giuseppe, and ex-carabinieri Francesco Marchetto are under investigation by the Milan Prosecutor's Office for defamation in relation to the Garlasco case.
South Korean police are seeking a travel ban on Korean American professor Morse Tan, accused of defaming President Lee Jae Myung. Tan, who previously served as a U.S. ambassador-at-large, failed to comply with a summons and is suspected of spreading false information about the president.
Donald Trump refiles lawsuit against Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones, and reporters over a 2025 story about a disputed 2003 letter to Jeffrey Epstein, seeking $10bn in damages for alleged defamation.
YouTuber Kim Se-yi is facing arrest for defamation and allegedly using AI to create deepfake voice recordings to spread false information about actor Kim Soo-hyun and the late Kim Sae-ron. A detention hearing is scheduled.
Police have concluded that AI-generated voice recordings and manipulated messenger conversations were used in a defamation case against a YouTuber. The evidence was presented as proof of a relationship between actor Kim Soo-hyun and actress Kim Sae-ron.
A US district judge dismissed author Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, ruling it was a "preemptive" attempt to avoid a defamation action. The judge cited "tactical gamesmanship" and "bad-faith forum shopping" in her decision.
Hong Kong's Justice Department has dismissed online accusations against two public prosecutors, calling them "despicable" and an attempt to defame public officers. The allegations were made by fugitive activist Frances Hui Wing-ting, who is wanted by Hong Kong authorities.
