Jankowicz v. Fox News
(Filed: May 10, 2023)
In the spring of 2022, Defendants Fox News Network, LLC, and Fox Corporation (collectively, “Fox”), which hold Fox out as a trusted news organization, began a malicious campaign of destruction against Plaintiff Nina Jankowicz because hounding her was good for Fox’s bottom line. Over the course of eight months in 2022, Fox talked about Jankowicz more than 300 times. Across its broadcast and online publications, Fox’s employee hosts and commentators derided and lied about Jankowicz on repeat—and continue to do so even today.
None of Fox’s false claims about Jankowicz were the product of honest mistakes in its reporting. Rather, Fox intentionally trafficked in malicious falsehoods to pad its profits at the expense of Jankowicz’s safety, reputation, and well-being.
Filings
Complaint (May 10, 2023)
First Amended Complaint (Aug. 3, 2023)
Fox's Motion to Dismiss (June 22, 2023)
Brief in Support (Aug. 31, 2023)
Brief in Opposition (Sep. 25, 2023)
Reply in Support (Oct. 16, 2023)
Order Granting Motion to Dismiss (Jul. 22, 2024)
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Plaintiff-Appellant's Opening Brief (Dec. 30, 2024)
Press
Jim Rutenberg and Steven Lee Myers, "New Defamation Suit Against Fox Signals Continued Legal Threat," New York Times (May 10, 2023)
AJ McDougall, "Former White House Disinformation Czar Sues Fox News for Defamation: Report," Daily Beast (May 10, 2023)
Rebecca Falconer, "Former Biden admin disinformation chief sues Fox News for defamation," Axios (May 10, 2023)
Oliver Darcy, "Disinformation researcher who led now-defunct DHS unit sues Fox News for defamation," CNN (May 10, 2023)
Daniel Arkin and Phil Helsel, "Former DHS disinformation expert sues Fox News for defamation," NBC News (May 10, 2023)
Graeme Massie, "Fox News hit with new defamation lawsuit after massive settlement," The Independent (May 10, 2023)
Ted Johnson, "Fox News Faces New Defamation Lawsuit By Disinformation Expert Who Led Homeland Security Panel," Deadline (May 10, 2023)