Lawsuits against the press
A government, a government agency or an official sues a journalist or a news organisation, usually for defamation or breach of contract, whether the official acts in office or in a personal capacity. Lawsuits that fail can still cost the defendant years of work and large legal fees.
1 recorded incident in 1 country; the earliest in the record is dated July 1, 2025.
Incidents by country and year
United States (1)
| Date | Incident | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | United States: Paramount settlement of Donald Trump's lawsuit over a 60 Minutes interview, July 2025 | Donald Trump | Sustained (July 1, 2025) |