A federal judge has dismissed Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump, clearing the way for her potential $1 billion defamation claim.
A Manhattan federal judge has officially dismissed journalist Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against First Lady Melania Trump, calling his legal maneuver a contorted attempt and an inappropriate level of tactical gamesmanship.
Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil declined to exercise federal jurisdiction over the case. This key ruling clears a direct procedural path for Melania Trump to pursue her massive defamation claims against the author.
Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil declined to exercise federal jurisdiction over the case. This key ruling clears a direct procedural path for Melania Trump to pursue her massive defamation claims against the author.
Wolff originally filed suit to counter aggressive threats, accusing the Trump family of using costly litigation to intimidate critics. However, Judge Vyskocil refused to be drafted into overseeing their abusively presented spat.
