Megan Thee Stallion's Defamation Lawsuit Faces Crucial Dismissal Challenge: Defendant Claims Statements Lack 'Defamatory Meaning'
Megan Thee Stallion faces a significant challenge in her defamation lawsuit as social media commentator Milagro Cooper files an aggressive dismissal motion. The case stems from alleged defamatory statements and harassment connected to the Tory Lanez shooting incident.
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Key Points of the Dismissal Motion:
- Cooper's legal team argues her statements are "substantially true" and lack "actual malice"
- The defense maintains the statements are opinions and rhetorical hyperbole
- Cooper claims Megan Thee Stallion is using legal action to silence opposing viewpoints
- The motion addresses deepfake allegations, stating Cooper actually warned against such content
Background of the Lawsuit:
- Megan Thee Stallion alleges Cooper conducted a "years-long campaign of harassment"
- The plaintiff claims Cooper has a close relationship with Tory Lanez
- The amended complaint spans 40 pages and emphasizes Cooper's alleged connection to Lanez
- The lawsuit suggests the harassment is retaliation for Megan's testimony in Lanez's criminal trial
Legal Arguments:
Cooper's defense presents multiple grounds for dismissal:
- Statements aren't "susceptible to a defamatory meaning" for reasonable persons
- Florida law requirements weren't met regarding deepfake allegations
- The defense highlights inconsistencies in Megan's previous statements to police
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The case remains ongoing, with Megan Thee Stallion yet to respond publicly to the dismissal motion. The outcome could set precedents for social media commentary and defamation standards in the digital age.