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Julian Englis

(2,309 posts)
Fri Feb 23, 2018, 11:33 PM Feb 2018

Judge dismisses coal moguls defamation lawsuit against John Oliver

Source: The Hill

West Virginia judge dismissed a coal mogul’s defamation lawsuit this week against cable television host John Oliver and HBO.

In a decision dated Wednesday, West Virginia Judge Jeffrey Cramer accepted HBO’s argument that Bob Murray, CEO of coal mining giant Murray Energy Corp., failed to show that Oliver had defamed him according to the law.

Oliver dedicated an extended segment in June to criticizing the coal industry, with a focus on Murray, including his frequent criticisms of former President Barack Obama’s “evil agenda,” his lawsuits challenging regulations and his closeness with President Trump.

“If you even appear to be on the same side as black lung, you’re on the wrong f---ing side,” Oliver said about one of Murray’s lawsuit against a federal rule meant to reduce black lung disease among coal miners.

Read more: http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/375397-judge-dismisses-coal-moguls-defamation-lawsuit-against-john-oliver





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Judge dismisses coal moguls defamation lawsuit against John Oliver (Original Post) Julian Englis Feb 2018 OP
A First-Amendment Judge bunt homer Feb 2018 #1
Good for Judge Cramer, had to be that way. appalachiablue Feb 2018 #2
good news...next trump fire OhNo-Really Feb 2018 #3
I bet John Oliver will discuss this ruling this Sunday night Gothmog Feb 2018 #4
I hope so spinbaby Feb 2018 #19
He made an appearance, but John said he couldn't discuss it quite yet Rhiannon12866 Feb 2018 #20
k&r n/t lordsummerisle Feb 2018 #5
John Oliver, I love you. 💕 lostnfound Feb 2018 #6
K&R JohnnyRingo Feb 2018 #7
Can't wait for Sunday's show now! TeamPooka Feb 2018 #8
Can't wait to see Mister Nutterbutter's rebuttal tomorrow night.... n/t TygrBright Feb 2018 #9
Streisand effect Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2018 #10
I love him. BigmanPigman Feb 2018 #11
I so hope he can talk about it now. meadowlander Feb 2018 #12
Eat shit, Bob AdamGG Feb 2018 #13
The Truth Wins! SCVDem Feb 2018 #14
This is such great news! stuffmatters Feb 2018 #15
Good. Wish more would take such a stand (nt) question everything Feb 2018 #16
I am so happy to see all the love for John Oliver. n/t Julian Englis Feb 2018 #17
This ruling is saving Mr. Nutterbutter 3 acorns and eighteen cents! FrodosNewPet Feb 2018 #18

Rhiannon12866

(205,765 posts)
20. He made an appearance, but John said he couldn't discuss it quite yet
Mon Feb 26, 2018, 05:31 AM
Feb 2018

But promised that he would be back.

JohnnyRingo

(18,638 posts)
7. K&R
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 12:17 AM
Feb 2018

I notice Oliver has been avoiding any discussion about the suit, no doubt on advice of HBO legal councilors.

The cork is out of that champagne bottle now.

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,389 posts)
10. Streisand effect
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 12:41 AM
Feb 2018

This was worth the multiple pauses (I have lousy bandwidth) to see and hear!

Maybe somebody will explain the Streisand Effect to Bob.

BigmanPigman

(51,622 posts)
11. I love him.
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 12:57 AM
Feb 2018

When everyone was still in silent shock after the election he was the first one to get pissed off and tell people to Resist. He listed many things to do and to keep it on the fridge so you will be reminded every day. The list is still on my fridge and I have done all of it and will keep doing it until the fucking moron is in jail.

RESIST! REMOVE! Peace.

meadowlander

(4,399 posts)
12. I so hope he can talk about it now.
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 01:35 AM
Feb 2018

The interview with Colbert where he was trying to get information out of him and John was dying to talk about it but couldn't was hilarious.

 

SCVDem

(5,103 posts)
14. The Truth Wins!
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 02:14 AM
Feb 2018

What did John Oliver say that wasn't true? I'm sure this segment was passed by HBO's legal Dept. before airing.

YAY TRUTH!!

p.s. Go Young-uns!

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