Trump Cheers On MAGA Teen Nick Sandmann As Libel Suit Against Washington Post Proceeds
I suppose we should be glad Trump is not actually doing any governing.
10/30/2019 10:21 am ET
Trump Cheers On MAGA Teen Nick Sandmann As Libel Suit Against Washington Post Proceeds
A federal judge ruled that justice requires further review of a portion of the students claims.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday tweeted his support for Kentucky teenager Nick Sandmann after a federal judge reinstated part of his libel lawsuit against The Washington Post. .................
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The family sought $250 million in damages.
Judge William Bertelsman initially dismissed the lawsuit in July, ruling the 33 statements Sandmann filed the complaint over were not defamatory and were protected under the First Amendment.
After reviewing an amended version of the lawsuit, Bertelsman ruled Monday that the case could proceed into the discovery phase, stating that justice requires further review of three of the 33 statements the Sandmann family contends were libelous............................................
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