US EditionJudge tosses Laura Loomer’s lawsuit, says Bill Maher joke wasn’t defamation
The judge said Maher’s comment was a joke, and Loomer failed to show actual malice or damages in seeking more than $150 million.
- A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Laura Loomer's $150 million defamation lawsuit against Bill Maher and HBO, ruling the host's joke about the activist constituted protected speech.
- In 2024, Loomer sued after Maher quipped during a Real Time episode that she might be in a relationship with President Donald Trump, alleging the comment caused professional harm.
- Testimony revealed Loomer's income increased in 2024 and she continues to advise President Donald Trump, rendering her claims of financial and professional damage speculative, according to the court.
- In a statement to CNN, Loomer blasted the ruling as 'factually and legally wrong,' calling the decision 'totally dishonest and misogynistic' after the court rejected her legal challenge.
- The dismissal reinforces judicial deference to comedic speech under First Amendment protections, setting precedent for public figures challenging satirical commentary as defamation.
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Judge tosses top MAGA Trump backer’s sex-fueled lawsuit against Bill Maher
A federal judge has tossed a sex-fueled defamation lawsuit launched by top MAGA figure Laura Loomer against comedian and HBO host Bill Maher, the New York Post reported. US District Judge James Moody wrote in his Wednesday ruling that Maher during a 2024 episode of his “Real Time with Bill Maher” program was joking when he said that Loomer was “f—king” President Donald Trump.
Judge tosses Loomer defamation suit against HBO, Maher
A federal judge on Wednesday tossed out a lawsuit filed by conservative activist Laura Loomer against HBO and show host Bill Maher for a joke made two years ago about her close relationship to President Trump. District Judge James Moody Jr. issued a summary judgment in favor of HBO and Maher, writing that “no reasonable”…
Bill Maher cleared in defamation suit over joke that Laura Loomer was ‘f–king’ Trump
A federal judge dismissed far-right provocateur Laura Loomer’s defamation lawsuit against HBO and Bill Maher, after the late-night comedian joked she was “f–king” President Trump.
Next setback in the Trump camp: Right-wing activist Laura Loomer, after speculations about an affair with US President Donald Trump, failed with a lawsuit against HBO and moderator Bill Maher. The background.
Laura Loomer Loses Defamation Battle Against Bill Maher!
A federal judge has dismissed Laura Loomer’s defamation lawsuit against comedian Bill Maher, siding with the late-night host over remarks made on his HBO show. In an April 23 ruling, U.S. District Judge James Moody concluded that Maher’s comment about Loomer during a 2024 episode of Real Time with Bill Maher was intended as humor, not a factual claim. The lawsuit stemmed from a segment in which Maher speculated about Donald Trump’s personal life…
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