Melania Trump Scores Court Win as Judge Dismisses Michael Wolff Lawsuit
TMZ • • world
Key Points:
- Michael Wolff, known for his Trump biographies, sued preemptively after Melania Trump's lawyers threatened him with a $1 billion defamation lawsuit over his comments linking her to Jeffrey Epstein.
- A federal judge dismissed Wolff’s lawsuit, accusing him of "gamesmanship," "forum-shopping," and attempting to bypass the normal legal process by seeking a preemptive ruling.
- The judge criticized Wolff's reliance on speculative sources such as a documentary and public appearances, undermining the credibility of his claims.
- The dismissal means Melania Trump can proceed with a defamation lawsuit against Wolff through the standard legal channels if she chooses.