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US judge again dismisses Fox News defamation case tied to Trump supporters
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Published on 9 May 2026
A second chance still wasn’t enough for the claim
A U.S. judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News tied to Donald Trump supporters, even after granting the plaintiff another chance to refile. The court said the revised case still did not meet legal requirements. The ruling underscores how difficult it is to sustain defamation claims against major media outlets in federal court.
- The court dismissed the Fox News defamation case again
- A second chance to refile did not fix legal shortcomings
- The judge said the revised claim still fell short
- The decision highlights strict standards for defamation suits
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