Judge throws out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump
A judge has dismissed Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, stating that his attempt to prevent her from suing him is not how federal courts operate. The judge criticized both parties for engaging in tactical gamesmanship and emphasized the need for proper legal procedures. Wolff's lawsuit stemmed from Melania Trump's threats of legal action over his statements regarding her and Jeffrey Epstein.
- ▪Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil ruled against Michael Wolff's lawsuit in federal court.
- ▪Wolff's lawsuit was originally filed in state court before being transferred to federal court.
- ▪The judge emphasized that both parties must litigate their dispute according to standard legal procedures.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Judge tosses Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump, calls it ‘contorted’ and not how ‘courts work’ — New York Post
- ▪ Judge tosses Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, calls it 'contorted' and not how 'courts work' — Fox News
- ▪ Melania Trump Lands Legal Victory as Judge Tosses Michael Wolff’s Epstein Lawsuit, Citing ‘Tactical Gamesmanship’ — TheWrap
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onJudge throws out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania TrumpA judge has thrown out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against first lady Melania Trump, ruling that his “contorted” attempt to prevent her from suing him for $1 billion over his statements about her and Jeffrey Epstein “is not how the federal courts wo...ByMICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated PressMay 22, 2026, 6:22 PM1:12First lady Melania Trump speaks during an event for military mothers in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Washington.
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