11th Circ. Says No Sanctions In Capitol Riot Defamation Case

By Kelcey Caulder · February 18, 2026, 5:24 PM EST

An American Airlines flight attendant won't face sanctions for suing a co-worker for defamation after he posted statements online about her participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S....

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Case Information

Case Title

Alaina Trocano v. Michael Vivaldi

Case Number

25-11813

Court

Appellate - 11th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3442 Civil Rights Employment

Date Filed

May 29, 2025