Coverage dated May 10, 2023

Former DHS Disinformation Expert Sues Fox News for Defamation

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An expert who once oversaw a Department of Homeland Security disinformation board filed a defamation suit Wednesday against Fox News, her lawyer said.

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Deadline
Fox News Faces New Defamation Lawsuit By Disinformation Expert Who Led Homeland Security Panel (opens Deadline)
Published May 10, 2023
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Fox News is facing another defamation lawsuit, this time from the former executive director of a Department of Homeland Security division tasked with monitoring the threat of disinformation. Nina J…
NBC10 Philadelphia
Former DHS Disinformation Expert Sues Fox News for Defamation (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published May 10, 2023
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An expert who once oversaw a Department of Homeland Security disinformation board filed a defamation suit Wednesday against Fox News, her lawyer said.
Local News 8
Disinformation researcher who led now-defunct DHS unit sues Fox News for defamation (opens Local News 8)
Published May 10, 2023
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By Oliver Darcy, CNN A prominent disinformation researcher who became the target of Fox News last year filed a defamation lawsuit against the right-wing network on Wednesday, accusing it of a “malicious campaign of destruction” and adding to the channel’s growing legal problems.
Axios
Former Biden admin disinformation chief accuses Fox News of peddling "lies" in defamation suit (opens Axios)
Published May 10, 2023
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"Fox intentionally trafficked in malicious falsehoods to pad its profits at the expense of Jankowicz's safety" and reputation, suit alleges.
The Daily Caller
Former Biden Disinformation Czar Sues Fox News For Defamation (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 10, 2023
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Former disinformation czar Nina Jankowicz filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News over allegations that the network promoted false information about her.
The Guardian
Fox News sued for defamation by ex-government disinformation chief (opens The Guardian)
Published May 10, 2023
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Nina Jankowicz, head of short-lived DHS board, alleges Fox News hosts spread lies about her work and compromised her safety

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