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SLAPP suits

Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP) and their application in the Zervos vs Trump case.

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Jan 11, 2026
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What legal actions have been taken by Melania Trump in response to claims about her connections to Jeffrey Epstein?

Melania Trump’s most visible legal responses to claims tying her to Jeffrey Epstein have been aggressive demand letters and threats of massive defamation suits — including a widely reported $1 billion...

Jan 14, 2026
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What is an anti‑SLAPP law and how has it been used in defamation disputes involving public figures?

Anti‑SLAPP laws are statutory tools designed to stop lawsuits meant primarily to chill public participation by allowing an expedited early dismissal when the suit targets protected speech on matters o...

Feb 4, 2026

What was the final ruling in Summer Zervos’s defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump?

voluntarily ended her nearly five‑year lawsuit against on November 12, 2021; a one‑page court filing stated “all claims are hereby dismissed and discontinued in their entirety” and the dismissal was f...

Feb 3, 2026

slapp suite filed by wolffe against tump. State or federal

initially filed a preemptive anti‑SLAPP declaratory action against in State Supreme Court on October 21, 2025, invoking New York’s anti‑SLAPP protections and seeking a declaration that his statements ...