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First lady Melania Trump files motion for sanctions against Michael Wolff over tossed lawsuit

First publishedJul 22, 20:00 UTC

Last updatedJul 22, 22:01 UTC · 11m ago

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First lady Melania Trump files motion for sanctions against Michael Wolff over tossed lawsuit

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First lady Melania Trump filed a motion for sanctions on Tuesday against journalist Michael Wolff. Wolff unsuccessfully sued Melania Trump to keep her from suing him for $1 billion for alleged defamatory statements he made about her involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Earlier this year, a federal judge tossed Wolff’s lawsuit against the first lady, calling it a "contorted" effort and "not how the federal courts work." Melania Trump is now seeking costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in these proceedings, along with other appropriate relief, saying Wolff’s lawsuit was "a fundraising drive and a political spectacle."Trump’s lawyer, Alejandro Brito, feels sanctions are warranted for at least three independent reasons. Brito accused Wolff of manufacturing a jurisdictional dispute in an attempt to keep the case in New York state court, using litigation for improper purposes and making a "frivolous" claim.

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What's the story?: First lady Melania Trump filed a motion for sanctions on Tuesday against journalist Michael Wolff. Wolff unsuccessfully sued Melania Trump to keep her from suing him for $1 billion for alleged defamatory statements he made about her involvement with Jeffrey Epstein.
How widely is it covered?: 1 outlet, average source rating 6.0/10.
When was it last updated?: 11m ago.

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