My Melania Legal Battle Has Only Just Begun: Wolff
The Daily Beast • • world
Key Points:
- Author Michael Wolff plans to continue his legal battle against Melania Trump despite a federal judge dismissing his anti-SLAPP suit related to his comments about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- U.S. District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil criticized both parties for "tactical gamesmanship" and declined to rule on the case's merits, emphasizing that the dispute must be litigated like any other.
- Wolff indicated he may pursue the case in state court or appeal in federal court, expressing concern about securing a judge not appointed by Donald Trump.
- The lawsuit originated after Melania's legal team threatened to sue Wolff over statements suggesting she met Donald Trump through Epstein’s social circle, which Wolff maintains were protected opinions.
- Melania Trump celebrated the judge's ruling on social media, while her legal team and the White House have not commented further on the ongoing dispute.