McDougal v. Fox News Network, LLC

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Case Number:

1:19-cv-11161

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Assault Libel & Slander

Judge:

Mary Kay Vyskocil

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  1. September 24, 2020

    Fox News Beats Slander Suit Over Carlson 'Extortion' Remark

    A Manhattan federal judge ruled Thursday that Fox News host Tucker Carlson didn't defame an ex-Playboy model when he likened her involvement with President Donald Trump to "extortion," declaring that most viewers would not expect "actual facts" from Carlson.

  2. June 17, 2020

    Tucker Carlson Show Isn't News, Fox Says In Slander Suit

    Fox News told a Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday that its star Tucker Carlson did not slander an ex-Playboy model as an extortionist who targeted President Donald Trump, because no reasonable viewer would believe Carlson was stating facts, just opinions.

  3. December 05, 2019

    Ex-Playboy Model Says Fox Slandered Her Over Trump Affair

    The former Playboy Playmate who claimed she had an affair with President Donald Trump lodged a defamation lawsuit against Fox News on Thursday, saying host Tucker Carlson repeatedly accused her of extortion during a segment on his show last year.