Capitol rioter’s defamation suit against Fox News is dismissed
As a seasoned cinephile with a keen eye for media dynamics and a heart that beats for truth and justice, I find myself both intrigued and saddened by this latest turn of events. The dismissal of Ray Epps’ defamation lawsuit against Fox News is indeed a significant decision, but it leaves me questioning the power of accountability in today’s media landscape.
In simpler terms, a judge in Delaware has thrown out a lawsuit accusing Fox News of defamation, filed by someone involved in the January 6th riots. This individual claimed that Fox News incorrectly labeled him as an undercover FBI agent.
U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer L. Hall granted Fox News’ motion to dismiss the suit filed last year by Ray Epps.
In Utah, Epps asserted that his life took a drastic turn when ex-Fox News host Tucker Carlson persistently labeled him as a federal agent involved in inciting the assault on the Capitol, an action intended to prevent the validation of President Biden’s election.
Carlson portrayed Epps as a key figure in an alleged government-orchestrated deception, where the authorities supposedly instigated the January 6 uprising. This theory lacks any substantial evidence. Over a span of approximately two years, he spread these baseless assertions about Epps on his show and in a series titled “Patriot Purge,” which was broadcast on Fox Nation in 2022.
In her remarks from the bench, Hall said Carlson did not act with malicious intent.
Fox News expressed satisfaction with the court’s ruling, marking the third straight defamation verdict that has been in their favor since the significant $787 million compensation they paid to Dominion Voting Systems back in April 2024.
Dominion asserted that Fox News made unfounded allegations about voting irregularities during the 2020 election, which negatively impacted their operations. Instead of proceeding to trial with their executives and on-air personalities testifying, Fox News opted for a settlement.
In July, I found myself on the receiving end when a defamation lawsuit I had filed as the previous head of the Disinformation Governance Board was dismissed. Likewise, it was announced yesterday that a case brought against me by Tony Bobulinski, who once partnered with Hunter Biden in business, was also dismissed.
Fox News expresses satisfaction as federal court rulings maintain the freedom of the press as guaranteed by the First Amendment,” the network stated.
On the 6th of January, 2021, Epps found himself at the Capitol and later admitted guilt in January concerning a misdemeanor accusation related to his involvement in the ensuing disturbance.
However, before the congressional panel probing the attack, Epps swore an oath stating he held no ties with the FBI, a fact the FBI itself has confirmed by making public statements about his lack of affiliation with their organization.
The legal action asserted that Epps and his spouse were subjected to menacing phone calls, emails, and text messages as a result of Carlson’s statements. Epps shared with CBS News’ “60 Minutes” that these falsehoods damaged his business in Arizona and instigated death threats against him.
On April 25, 2023, Carlson’s prime-time show was removed from Fox News’ schedule, a day following Epps’ appearance on “60 Minutes.
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2024-11-27 23:01