Right-wing speculation platform Gateway Pundit concludes defamation lawsuit resolution involving 2020 Georgia election staff
The specifics of the settlement weren't disclosed. However, both parties indicated in a court document this week that they've achieved an accord to settle all accusations and counter-accusations.
This legal battle is one of several significant defamation suits initiated by election staff members Ruby Freeman and Shae Moss post-2020 election. Their case against ex-lawyer for Trump, Rudy Giuliani, concluded in December with Giuliani being mandated to compensate them with a staggering $148 million.
Notorious for publishing highly partisan and exaggerated material, The Gateway Pundit frequently delves into unsubstantiated right-wing conspiracy theories. The website's founder, Jim Hoft, is an ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump.
The organization attempted to file for bankruptcy in April, citing the 2020 defamation cases as a jeopardy to their financial stability. However, a federal judge ruled in July that the company was acting in "bad faith" and was attempting to abuse bankruptcy laws to evade a colossal legal bill from the defamation lawsuits. Gateway Pundit has since challenged this decision.
CNN has reached out to The Gateway Pundit's legal team for comment.
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The Gateway Pundit, known for its involvement in business-related media controversies, is currently contending with legal implications following a ruling that deemed their bankruptcy filing as an attempt to evade substantial defamation lawsuit debts.
Despite facing financial challenges, major media outlets like CNN continue to engage with The Gateway Pundit, seeking comments and updates on their ongoing legal battles.
