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MichMan

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86. Defamation lawsuits aren't limited to victims of crimes

Sun Jan 18, 2026, 06:21 PM

Jan 2026

Since someone claiming defamation for being labeled a murderer can't sue the victim, they can only go after others for how it was characterized. There is no distinction.

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Border czar says, Jonathon Ross may sue for defamation of being labled a murderer [View all] mysteryowl Jan 2026 OP

The trial would be interesting. dem4decades Jan 2026 #1

The TRUTH is an affirmative defense TexasBushwhacker Jan 2026 #71

LOL! Do it! You murderer! Coventina Jan 2026 #2

Let's have a trial first and find out if he's a murderer. sinkingfeeling Jan 2026 #3

Jonathon Ross is a murderer. Rincewind Jan 2026 #4

And He's Probably Done It Before WiVoter Jan 2026 #12

He looked very confident with his actions of murder. mysteryowl Jan 2026 #16

While recording on his phone! SheltieLover Jan 2026 #37

He' murdered before and gotten away with it DBoon Jan 2026 #45

No doubt! SheltieLover Jan 2026 #69

He looked like a man who has fired a gun at another person before. CincyDem Jan 2026 #62

Is Pam Going to be his lawyer ornotna Jan 2026 #5

Please file that law suit Mr.Ross. Joyce Vance, or Glen Kirschner or Kamala Harris might love that case. Botany Jan 2026 #6

maybe this is BS jaymac Jan 2026 #29

Money would come flowing in a la Rittenhouse and Zimmerman underpants Jan 2026 #79

OK, would HOMICIDAL MANIAC be more appropriate? no_hypocrisy Jan 2026 #7

Every move seems to be a copy-cat of Trump's strategies. Baitball Blogger Jan 2026 #8

Yeah. His first thought was to hide his computer. People will get at his comments anyway. travelingthrulife Jan 2026 #10

You win the thread orangecrush Jan 2026 #19

. Baitball Blogger Jan 2026 #48

... orangecrush Jan 2026 #50

DUzy!! 🏅🏆 littlemissmartypants Jan 2026 #53

And he is not rich and powerful like Trump newdeal2 Jan 2026 #20

Murderer. Go for it Piggy. travelingthrulife Jan 2026 #9

K&R for, wouldn't he have to show his face? How about some medical records? UTUSN Jan 2026 #11

Oooh that's good. Prove you were injured. mysteryowl Jan 2026 #14

I think a grand jury convened by the state/city might wipe the smile off his face.... Historic NY Jan 2026 #13

He's a murderer, murderer, murderer, murderer, murderer maxrandb Jan 2026 #15

State sanctioned murderer, murderer, murderer... LuvLoogie Jan 2026 #83

Discovery will be interesting. sakabatou Jan 2026 #17

Who does Rebl2 Jan 2026 #18

The "Internet" mysteryowl Jan 2026 #21

That's RIGHT!!!! AZ8theist Jan 2026 #65

Homan is... GiqueCee Jan 2026 #22

He's Bovino, but taller and without hair . . . hatrack Jan 2026 #52

Sue away you fucker! paleotn Jan 2026 #23

Who is he going to sue? Probatim Jan 2026 #24

Wonder how many of these idiots actually know how lawsuits work? SSJVegeta Jan 2026 #25

Except that Trump did sue for that, and ABC settled for $15 million plus $1 million in legal fees MichMan Jan 2026 #63

No. He sued a company over misreporting a judegement SSJVegeta Jan 2026 #85

Defamation lawsuits aren't limited to victims of crimes MichMan Jan 2026 #86

I never said he didnt have any defamation lawsuits. I said he never sued anybody for calling him a rapist SSJVegeta Jan 2026 #91

Correct MichMan Jan 2026 #93

It is a legal judgement which he mischaracterized. Trump is still a rapist SSJVegeta Jan 2026 #95

This would be a fun lawsuit to follow LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2026 #76

.. SSJVegeta Jan 2026 #84

It isn't libel, slander, or defamation... Kid Berwyn Jan 2026 #26

Aww...the poor murderer got his feefees hurt! LudwigPastorius Jan 2026 #27

"Homan said he expects Ross to "'wait for this investigation to pan itself out'"? Mister Ed Jan 2026 #28

Calling Lindsay Halligan vankuria Jan 2026 #30

Judge Wine Box Sweet Rosie Red Jan 2026 #64

What is it with this Homan jerk? Big tough guy thinks he's KPN Jan 2026 #31

Quiet, ham face. SheltieLover Jan 2026 #32

9 days & still no arrest for this murderer Jonathon Ross LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2026 #77

Sure, our upside-down, inside-out country starts new norm. pandr32 Jan 2026 #33

It's defamation if you say something you KNOW to be false. It isn't if you believe what your saying to be true ToxMarz Jan 2026 #34

Where is the 50,00 in fbi cash you took? Did kash get half? Blues Heron Jan 2026 #35

I wonder Katcat Jan 2026 #36

Just following his dear leader. Hope22 Jan 2026 #38

Bring it, asshole. Because your name isn't filthy enough yet. Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #39

Let's just say he sues. That means discovery and depositions. That process will be devastating for him. flashman13 Jan 2026 #40

you gonna sue the entire internet then? TalenaGor Jan 2026 #41

Oh, he wants to go after podcasters Farmer-Rick Jan 2026 #42

Where does he expect people to draw the line? DFW Jan 2026 #43

Executing a young mother with 4 shots to the head, for what? C_U_L8R Jan 2026 #44

* I think there were 3 shots underpants Jan 2026 #82

Then allow a fair investigation to prove any innocence vapor2 Jan 2026 #46

He should be sued for wrongful death. (NT) The Wizard Jan 2026 #47

Yes, if he could be found mysteryowl Jan 2026 #51

Does FUCKING MURDERING SADISTIC MISOGYNIST SCUM work niyad Jan 2026 #49

Per Blanche, there will be NO INVESTIGATION Leghorn21 Jan 2026 #54

Fine, he is now an accessory to premeditated murder. SonOfNebanaube Jan 2026 #90

Money grubbing psychopath works, too. littlemissmartypants Jan 2026 #55

Let's hope so VGuerra276 Jan 2026 #56

He hasn't been charged or convicted with a crime. He has a strong case, but it would increase the backlash against ICE Doodley Jan 2026 #57

"Discovery" would be a wonderful process... ret5hd Jan 2026 #58

oh, btw Homan...you're a murderer too. ret5hd Jan 2026 #59

If you don't want to be called a murderer... liberalla Jan 2026 #60

We calls it the way it is UpInArms Jan 2026 #61

Please do azureblue Jan 2026 #66

Every text will be fair game Buckeyeblue Jan 2026 #67

I was going to make a discovery comment, but I am pleased to see it is well covered. Norrrm Jan 2026 #68

Prove you're not a murderer oswaldactedalone Jan 2026 #70

You know, the best way to avoid being called a murderer Bettie Jan 2026 #72

I really hate these stupid podcast declarations MorbidButterflyTat Jan 2026 #73

Like it or not Greg_In_SF Jan 2026 #74

It is fine to say the name of this murderer LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2026 #75

It's not defamation if it's true. Ilsa Jan 2026 #78

There is no dispute that Ross killed her, but murder is a specific crime MichMan Jan 2026 #88

Sue who, killer? choie Jan 2026 #80

What nerve!!! returnee Jan 2026 #81

You Do That, Cold ICE Murdering ASSHOLE. Cha Jan 2026 #87

Straight out of the Trump playbook Bristlecone Jan 2026 #89

Oh fucking what??? Initech Jan 2026 #92

Oh, please please do! struggle4progress Jan 2026 #94

Bring it ! kacekwl Jan 19 #96

Good news bad news The Bopper Feb 1 #97