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Federal Judge Dismisses Kash Patel's Defamation Lawsuit Against Blogger

A federal judge has dismissed Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against blogger Jim Stewartson, which claimed defamation over accusations related to the January 6 Capitol attack. The judge ruled that the posts did not establish sufficient contact with Nevada, where the lawsuit was filed. Stewartson celebrated the ruling on social media, indicating that others could use derogatory terms for Patel without legal repercussions.

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A federal judge has dismissed Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against blogger Jim Stewartson, which claimed defamation over accusations related to the January 6 Capitol attack. The judge ruled that the posts did not establish sufficient contact with Nevada, where the lawsuit was filed. Stewartson celebrated the ruling on social media, indicating that others could use derogatory terms for Patel without legal repercussions.

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Judge Dismisses Kash Patel Defamation Lawsuit Over Service and Jurisdiction

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Federal Judge Dismisses Kash Patel's Defamation Lawsuit Against Blogger