Judge dismisses coal moguls defamation lawsuit against John Oliver
Source: The Hill
West Virginia judge dismissed a coal moguls defamation lawsuit this week against cable television host John Oliver and HBO.
In a decision dated Wednesday, West Virginia Judge Jeffrey Cramer accepted HBOs 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 Obamas 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, youre on the wrong f---ing side, Oliver said about one of Murrays 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
bunt homer
(88 posts)What a concept!
appalachiablue
(41,168 posts)OhNo-Really
(3,985 posts)Gothmog
(145,479 posts)spinbaby
(15,090 posts)I look forward to another appearance by Mr. Nutterbutter.
Rhiannon12866
(205,765 posts)But promised that he would be back.
lordsummerisle
(4,651 posts)lostnfound
(16,189 posts)JohnnyRingo
(18,638 posts)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.
TeamPooka
(24,242 posts)TygrBright
(20,763 posts)Hermit-The-Prog
(33,389 posts)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)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)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.
AdamGG
(1,294 posts)SCVDem
(5,103 posts)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!