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ABC News Settles ’20/20′ Libel Lawsuit

OC Weekly | by TVNewsCheck

After an Orange County (Calif.) Superior Court judge ruled earlier this year there was no merit in the attempt by ABC News to kill a libel lawsuit about a sensational, 2011 Internet-dating-scam broadcast by 20/20, the network has agreed to settle with the plaintiff.

DMA 3 (CHICAGO)

Jacobson Loses Bid For Libel Suit Against CBS

Chicago Tribune | by TVNewsCheck

Judge: ABC Likely To Lose Libel Lawsuit

Hollywood Reporter | by TVNewsCheck

David Williams, presented by 20/20 as an Internet predator, has “adequately demonstrated that ABC failed to use reasonable care in determining the truth or falsity of the statements before publishing them.”

DMA 32 (COLUMBUS, OH)

Libel Suit Between WCMH Weathermen Settled

Columbus Dispatch | by TVNewsCheck

DMA 32 (COLUMBUS, OH)

WCMH Weathercaster Sues Colleague For Libel

Columbus Dispatch | by TVNewsCheck

The Wrap Sued For Libel By Documentary Financier

Deadline | by TVNewsCheck

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