US EditionJudge dismisses defamation suit filed by MPD assistant chief against Alpha News
- Judge Edward Wahl dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Minneapolis Assistant Police Chief Katie Blackwell against Alpha News and Liz Collin.
- Blackwell's lawsuit stemmed from her portrayal in Alpha News' documentary "The Fall of Minneapolis" and the book "They're Lying," which questioned her trial testimony.
- Collin questioned Blackwell's honesty as an expert witness in Derek Chauvin's murder trial, leading to Blackwell claiming damage to her reputation and career.
- Judge Wahl stated the challenged statements were not "defamatory as a matter of law" and cited caselaw regarding media commentary on matters of public interest.
- The dismissal affirmed that Alpha News did not defame Blackwell, protecting speech on matters of public concern under the First Amendment and the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act.
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Alpha News defamation lawsuit involving Minneapolis PD dismissed by judge
A defamation lawsuit filed against Alpha News – the creators behind the “Fall of Minneapolis" documentary that criticized leaders’ response in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd – has been dismissed by a Hennepin County judge.
Judge dismisses Katie Blackwell's defamation lawsuit against Alpha News, reporter Liz Collin
Share This StoryOn Tuesday, Judge Edward T. Wahl dismissed the defamation lawsuit filed by Katie Blackwell—the Assistant Chief of Operations for the Minneapolis Police Department—against Alpha News, senior reporter Liz Collin, director Dr. JC Chaix, and others. In filing the lawsuit, Blackwell and her attorneys labelled Alpha News and the other defendants as “extremists.” They claimed that “this lawsuit involves the politically motivated attack …
Defamation lawsuit against Alpha News for "The Fall of Minneapolis" is dismissed
Judge Edward Wahl ruled that reporter Liz Collin and several colleagues were protected under the First Amendment for statements they made about Katie Blackwell in “The Fall of Minneapolis” documentary.
Defamation lawsuit filed by Minneapolis officer against Alpha News is dismissed
MINNEAPOLIS — In a historic First Amendment ruling, a defamation lawsuit brought by a high-ranking Minneapolis police officer against the creators of a documentary about the trial of Derek Chauvin was dismissed with prejudice Tuesday.
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