Judge rejects Deadspin’s bid to toss defamation suit over article accusing young Chiefs fan of racism
G/O Media had argued the article was opinion and thus, protected from being liable for defamation.
G/O Media had argued the article was opinion and thus, protected from being liable for defamation.
After relaunching with an "I'm back" Michael Jordan meme, Deadspin hasn't published much original content.
"We believe the history of Deadspin should be kept in place, and that won’t change."
Little is still known about Deadspin's new owner.
"The two lead investors, Timothy Booker and Max Noremo come from a background of gaming and media."
Deadspin's new owner's website shares an IP address with a casino spam blog. Hmm...
Deadspin ended up turning Simmons himself into a target of the site.
"Deadspin's new owners have made the decision to not carry over any of the site’s existing staff and instead build a new team more in line with their editorial vision for the brand."
"This was when Whitlock tried to make Grantland, and obviously that failed. And then you've got the behind-the-scenes look."
After many threats of a lawsuit over the article, it's here.
"There is not that much positivity about the future of publishing."
"Unfortunately the article drew attention to the fan, though our intended focus was on the NFL and its checkered history on race, an issue which our writer has covered extensively for Deadspin."
"You won’t believe what our investigation uncovered."
"I can’t help but laugh at the idea that they want them sued for one racism, while the kid is still in full racist garb."
"My first time around as editor in chief was a blast and I’m looking forward to getting started again."
A Deadspin writer penned a sarcastic, mocking post in the direction of AI-generated content sweeping through G/O Media.
"This is unethical and unacceptable. If you see a byline ending in 'Bot,' don’t click it."
Burke declined comment to the Tampa Bay Times about the report.
A judge ruled in Deadspin's favor in March, throwing out this lawsuit. Bauer initially appealed that ruling, but has now dropped that appeal.
Trevor Bauer is appealing a judge's dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Deadspin.
"We at Deadspin are heartened by the decision and remain committed to reporting on and exposing violence against women by athletes, no matter how famous."