Melania Trump wins damages from Daily Mail over 'escort' allegation (nationalist, racist)

[Toyman at Jewel Lake]

Originally Posted by jacqueg

The Daily Mail is indeed an unreliable tabloid rag. Just like the National Enquirer. As this llberal never refrains from mentioning whenever the OP brings it up as a source.

I'm glad this happened. Now whenever some Trump supporter uses the Mail as an authority, I can use this as an example of why they shouldn't.

So, pretty comparable to the NYT or CNN then.

[OnOurWayHome]

Originally Posted by WaldoKitty

There was no settlement.

They admitted they made it up.

Why didn't she get the 150M she wanted then? If you get less than what you asked for, you've settled.

[jertheber]

I'm pretty liberal, but take no joy in seeing a decent woman drug through the mud. Why is everything couched in the political terms of team fandom?

[Dane_in_LA]

Originally Posted by WaldoKitty

The Daily Mail has been forced to apologize to Melania Trump for calling her a ***** (prostitute). They also admitted they never had any proof of those allegations. That smear was parroted here by some as fact.

They also have to pay out several million in damages.

Melania Trump wins damages from Daily Mail over 'escort' allegation - BBC News

This was the lawsuit where she complained that it hurt her chances of monetizing the position of First Lady to sell "apparel, accessories, shoes, jewelry, hair care, skin care and fragrance".

https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/fbe...==&system=prod

Shoes. Trumpiest lawsuit ever.

[Dane_in_LA]

Originally Posted by moneill

Not the 150 she was looking for but we know it wasn't about the money.

Confusing. Her own lawyers said it was about her losing a "unique, once-in-lifetime opportunity" to launch a "broad-based commercial brand".

[Cape Cod Todd]

That is good. The claim was nothing but sensational outrage and an attempt to stir controversy and sell a few more papers.


The Left tells us how words matter mostly when they are being critical of Trump and it is nice to see that they matter when they come as an unwarranted attack on Trumps wife.

[PullMyFinger]

Originally Posted by middle-aged mom

Liberal ?

Daily Mail is an equal opportunity tabloid. It's all about sensational click bait.

As usual you are right on the money.

I'm glad she won this for her own personal dignity. I'm sure the money will go to charity.

[thefragile]

Originally Posted by jacqueg

The Daily Mail is indeed an unreliable tabloid rag. Just like the National Enquirer. As this llberal never refrains from mentioning whenever the OP brings it up as a source.

I'm glad this happened. Now whenever some Trump supporter uses the Mail as an authority, I can use this as an example of why they shouldn't.

Like the OP. The irony is hilarious.

[earthlyfather]

Not to often you see settlements where the losing party mades an unequivocal apology, admitting they were in the wrong. Principle not principal.

Originally Posted by moneill

All outlets are reporting the settlement of 2.9 million.

Not the 150 she was looking for but we know it wasn't about the money.

Funny how some will assume 2.9 million means guilt here but O'Reilly's 19 million is just to get rid of a nuisance issue.

[tinytrump]

that was one FAST court case!