US EditionCiattarelli says he’ll sue Sherrill for defamation over debate remarks on opioid crisis
Ciattarelli plans to sue Sherrill for defamation after she accused him of profiting from opioid crisis misinformation and contributing to tens of thousands of deaths, which he denies.
- Jack Ciattarelli plans to sue Rep. Mikie Sherrill for defamation after she claimed he "killed tens of thousands of people" during a debate.
- Fact-Checkers confirmed that there is no evidence that Ciattarelli 'killed' anyone, according to PolitiFact and the New Jersey Globe.
- Ciattarelli's lawsuit against Sherrill is expected to be filed by early next week, as the gubernatorial race tightens, with both candidates evenly matched in support among voters.
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Yes, New Jersey Democrat Mikie Sherrill Can Be Sued for Defamation Over Campaign Attack
As someone who has taught torts (including defamation) for three decades, I pay close attention to defamation claims coming out of campaigns. I often question the viability of such claims given the higher burden for public officials and public figures under controlling defamation cases. However, a claim during the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democratic…
NJ Republican Ciattarelli Threatens to Sue Sherrill Over Opioid Accusations Made During Debate - Real News Now
New Jersey Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli plans to file a defamation lawsuit against Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill after she accused him during a live debate of contributing to the deaths of “tens of thousands” of residents amid the opioid crisis. During Wednesday’s heated debate, Sherrill claimed Ciattarelli profited from misinformation about opioid safety and accused him of helping develop an app that allowed addicts to acces…
GOP New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli plans to file a defamation lawsuit against Democratic opponent Mikie Sherrill over debate accusations.
Jack Ciattarelli to sue Mikie Sherrill over NJ governor's debate comment
Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican candidate in the race for New Jersey's governor, is suing Democratic opponent Mikie Sherrill over accusations made during this week's gubernatorial debate.
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