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Darnell Hicks, falsely accused of shooting two cops in viral posts online, sues Facebook and Twitter
Sued for defamation and false light.
Singapore revokes license of online news outlet that often criticizes government
The government says it needs to disclose its funding.
Australian High Court rules publishers are responsible for the Facebook comments left by users
The move will likely see more Australian publishers turn off and block comments to avoid liability.
Queensland CEO Greg Hallam sues former lawmaker over Jabba the Hutt memes
Hallam’s legal team argues the memes caused him “mental and physical health” deterioration.
YouTuber friendlyjordies denied ability to run truth defense in defamation case brought by politician
The judge said parliamentary privilege prevents the truth defense being used against parts of the defamation lawsuit.
World King Fu governing body uses copyright as a way to unmask YouTube critic
The problems with the current copyright law.
James O’Keefe scores early win in Twitter lawsuit
Twitter won’t get its chosen court.
Australian politician accused of silencing critics after YouTube channel producer is arrested after accusing the lawmaker of corruption
Barilaro is suing the channel for “defamation.”
Babyon Bee’s legal counsel demands retraction of NYT article that paints satire as “misinformation”
Independent outlets are increasingly taking The New York Times to task.
Two journalists in Ireland sue Twitter to find person behind account who accused them of “fake news”
The journalists say it’s defamatory.
Project Veritas sues CNN
CNN is accused of defamation for reporting that Project Veritas’ Twitter ban was due to “misinformation.”
Cyrpus: Woman arrested after calling village mayor “useless” on Facebook
She was forced to write an apology and could be fined around $4,800.