A federal appellate court revived a defamation case against Joy Reid Wednesday, vacating a lower court’s dismissal of defamation claims made by Roslyn La Liberte. The move comes just five days before the MSNBC host’s new show, “The ReidOut,” debuts in the 7 p.m. weeknight time slot.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit found the dismissal erroneous, issuing a ruling vacating the decision and remanding the case.
Senior U.S. Circuit Judge Dennis Jacobs wrote the opinion, reviewed by TheWrap.
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In it, Jacobs wrote, “We hold (for the first time) that California’s anti-slapp statute is inapplicable in federal court because it conflicts with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12 and 56. We also vacate the dismissal of the defamation claim under Rule 12(b)(6). As to one of the statements at issue,...
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit found the dismissal erroneous, issuing a ruling vacating the decision and remanding the case.
Senior U.S. Circuit Judge Dennis Jacobs wrote the opinion, reviewed by TheWrap.
Also Read: Joy Reid Sued for Defamation by Trump Supporter Falsely Accused of Using Racial Slurs
In it, Jacobs wrote, “We hold (for the first time) that California’s anti-slapp statute is inapplicable in federal court because it conflicts with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12 and 56. We also vacate the dismissal of the defamation claim under Rule 12(b)(6). As to one of the statements at issue,...
- 7/15/2020
- by Lindsey Ellefson
- The Wrap
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