Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, alleging that the publication misrepresented his association with Jeffrey Epstein. The case is being overseen by U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles, who was nominated by Barack Obama and is noted for his bipartisan judicial history. Gayles has presided over various significant cases, including Trump's lawsuit against Michael Cohen, which Trump later dropped. The outcome may depend heavily on Gayles' rulings and established judicial conduct.
Darrin Gayles, appointed by Barack Obama, is the first out gay Black man to serve as a federal judge, known for bipartisan rulings.
Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal concerns a report about a birthday card he allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein.
Gayles previously presided over Trump's dropped lawsuit against ex-lawyer Michael Cohen, seeking $500 million for alleged violations of attorney-client privileges.
In 2022, Gayles awarded a $73 million judgment against Venezuela for the murder of politician Fernando Alberto Albán Salazar.
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