Man arrested near SoCal Trump rally sues sheriff for defamation over assassination attempt claims

8 articles, oldest first.

1. Washington Examiner

   Man arrested outside Trump Coachella rally threatens sheriff with defamation lawsuit ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

   Published Oct 15, 2024

   Washington Examiner's feed description

   A man who was arrested outside of the Trump Coachella rally with an illegal firearm has threatened the local sheriff with a defamation lawsuit.

2. ABC 7 San Francisco

   Man arrested near SoCal Trump rally sues sheriff for defamation over assassination attempt claims ↗ (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

   Published Oct 15, 2024

   Same headline from 4 more outlets

   ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

   Vem Miller filed a lawsuit against Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco for defamation after he was arrested outside a Trump rally in Coachella.

3. The Hill

   Man arrested near Trump Coachella rally with gun sues for defamation ↗ (opens The Hill)

   Published Oct 15, 2024

   The Hill's feed description

   Vem Miller, arrested near former President Trump’s Coachella rally sued the Riverside County sheriff for defamation and other claims, saying there were “preposterous allegations” made about him.

4. Los Angeles Times

   Man arrested with guns outside Trump rally sues Riverside County sheriff for defamation ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times)

   Published Oct 15, 2024

   Los Angeles Times's feed description

   Vem Miller, 49, was arrested on gun charges Saturday after deputies found loaded guns in his car. He filed a defamation suit Tuesday against Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.

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