Rinehart stated, 'The relentless attack on Ben Roberts-Smith hasn't made the country better... it's just weakened our Defence Force already struggling with inadequate numbers to defend us.'
"This is an action for defamation arising out of intentionally fabricated, false, and politically motivated statements made by Hewitt alleging that she was sexually harassed by Rose while employed at Brookings Institution."
Jason Itzler is now a foul-mouthed Internet streamer who goes by the online name 'MrBased,' known for 'IRL' videos of his everyday activities.
Post-termination defamation claims tied to the same conduct as wrongful termination cannot lead to recovery if the employee does not demonstrate damages beyond losing their job.
Judge Eric M. Davis highlighted that Dominion Voting Systems presented clear evidence of Newsmax broadcasting false information that could harm the company's reputation. He also noted that Newsmax's mid-December clarification admitted to the falsity of prior claims, showcasing a recognition of their misleading broadcasts.
Jobst's allegations not only accused Mitchell of cheating in his record runs but also claimed he drove another YouTube artist to suicide following legal tensions. This led to significant reputational damage for Mitchell.
