Federal Judge Dismisses Ray Epps' Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox News
8 hours ago
- Federal judge dismissed Ray Epps' defamation lawsuit against Fox News.
- Epps accused Fox News of falsely labeling him a Jan. 6 provocateur.
- Judge cited lack of malicious intent, granting Fox's dismissal motion.
- Fox argued its coverage was protected by First Amendment rights.
- Epps and his wife relocated due to threats from media coverage.
- Judge referenced dismissals like those of Jankowicz and Bobulinski.
- Fox News emphasized the verdict's importance for press freedom.