Nason Defamation Suit Dismissed in Court

Nason defamation suit dismissed in court

MOUNT VERNON — A defamation lawsuit filed against four individuals by former Nason Mayor Michelle McKinney was dismissed in Jefferson County Circuit Court on Monday. The suit alleged that the four defendants had maliciously spread false information online to damage McKinney’s reputation. Judge Matt Vaughn ruled in favor of the defense’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit at a court hearing Monday morning. McKinney was mayor at the time that the lawsu…

Former Nason Mayor On The Hook For Defendants Legal Bill In Her Bogus Defamation/Intimidation Lawsuit

Jefferson Co. (ECWd) – The troubled former mayor of Nason, Illinois, Michelle McKinney, received more bad news today, this time from the Judge in her bogus defamation/intimidation lawsuit she brought against her political opponents and local citizens.  While she awaits her criminal prosecution related to...