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Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Against Ex-Overstock CEO Over 2020 Election Film
In a major win for free speech, a US court has dismissed a defamation suit against ex-Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne over a 2020 election film, ruling that the plaintiff failed to prove Byrne subjectively believed his statements were untrue. This decision sets a significant precedent for protecting statements made under the "actual malice" standard.