2020-06-25
BREAKING: Devin Nunes can't sue Twitter over statements by fake cow, judge rules https://www.fresnobee.com/...
The Fresno Bee
Judge rules that Rep. Devin Nunes cannot sue Twitter for defamation over @DevinCow account, agrees with Twitter that it is protected by Section 230 in this case
Kate Irby / The Fresno Bee :
Without knowing who those people are, Nunes can't serve them in the lawsuit. He's been trying to make Twitter disclose the accounts' identities, but they've refused so far. This decision certainly doesn't make it easier for Nunes to identify them. https://www.fresnobee.com/...
The Fresno Bee
Judge rules that Rep. Devin Nunes cannot sue Twitter for defamation over @DevinCow account, agrees with Twitter that it is protected by Section 230 in this case
Kate Irby / The Fresno Bee :
Virginia Judge John Marshall essentially agreed with Twitter that the federal law known as Section 230 makes them immune from Nunes' lawsuit: https://www.fresnobee.com/...
The Fresno Bee
Judge rules that Rep. Devin Nunes cannot sue Twitter for defamation over @DevinCow account, agrees with Twitter that it is protected by Section 230 in this case
Kate Irby / The Fresno Bee :
This does not, however, mean this lawsuit is dismissed. It is still pending against @DevinCow @NunesAlt @LizMair, it just no longer includes Twitter. But Nunes' attorney has said they're at a “dead end” on identifying the two anonymous accounts. https://www.fresnobee.com/...
The Fresno Bee
Judge rules that Rep. Devin Nunes cannot sue Twitter for defamation over @DevinCow account, agrees with Twitter that it is protected by Section 230 in this case
Kate Irby / The Fresno Bee :