Nevada Supreme Court dismisses Wynn's 2018 defamation lawsuit against AP over sexual misconduct allegations.

The Nevada Supreme Court has dismissed billionaire Steve Wynn's 2018 defamation lawsuit against The Associated Press regarding allegations of sexual misconduct from two women. The court upheld a previous ruling under the state's anti-SLAPP law, emphasizing that as a public figure, Wynn must demonstrate "clear and convincing evidence" of actual malice to succeed in such cases. This ruling reinforces protections for free speech concerning public figures in Nevada.

September 06, 2024
16 Articles