Donald Trump to pay $400,000 in legal charges to The New York Times and its reporters
AP. While referring to a New York law that bars baseless lawsuits designed to silence critics, Times spokesperson Danielle Rhoads Ha said, “Today's decision shows that the state's newly amended anti-SLAPP statute can be a powerful force for protecting press freedom," reported AP.
Such lawsuits are known as SLAPPs or strategic lawsuits against public participation. Danielle Rhoads Ha added, "The court has sent a message to those who want to misuse the judicial system to try to silence journalists." In a separate ruling Friday, Robert Reed denied a request by Mary Trump – now the sole defendant – that the case be put on hold while she appeals his June decision that allowed Donald Trump's claim against her to proceed.
Robert Reed denied a request by Mary Trump to put the case on hold in a separate ruling on January 12. Donald Trump's lawyer, Alina Habba, said they were disappointed that the Times and its reporters were dropped from the case.
Alina Habba mentioned they were pleased that the court has “once again affirmed the strength of our claims against Mary and is denying her attempt to avoid accountability," reported AP. She added, “We look forward to proceeding with our claims against her." (With inputs from AP)Milestone Alert!
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