Federal judge dismisses libel lawsuits filed by Kentucky student

'Covington kid' Nicholas Sandmann loses lawsuits against media outlets including NYT, ABC, and Rolling Stone

Nicholas Sandmann appeared in a viral video with a Native American elder in 2019.

Nick Sandmann Defamation Lawsuits Against Media Dismissed by Federal Judge

Libel lawsuits brought by Nick Sandmann against a string of media outlets were dismissed by a U.S. District ...

Federal judge dismisses Nick Sandmann’s media libel lawsuits

In 2020, Sandmann settled a $250 million defamation lawsuit with the Washington Post, and CNN paid out a settlement as well.

Judge tosses Kentucky student's lawsuits over DC encounter

The lawsuits sought tens of millions of dollars in damages.

Former Covington Catholic Student Nick Sandmann Loses Defamation Lawsuits Against CBS, ABC, NYT, and Others

A federal judge in Kentucky ruled that Sandmann's lawsuits against five media companies could not survive summary judgment.

Judge Dismisses 5 Lawsuits Filed by Former Covington Catholic Student Nick Sandmann Against Media Outlets Including NYT, ABC, and CBS

A judge has dismissed five lawsuits filed by former Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann against multiple media companies alleging defamation related to their coverage of a viral video confrontation between him and Native American activist Nathan Phillips in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 18, 2019.