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Judge Denies Megan Thee Stallion's Gag Order on Blogger
20 Apr
Summary
- Judge denied rapper's request for a permanent cyberstalking injunction.
- Jury found blogger liable for defamation, awarding rapper $75K.
- Court cited First Amendment rights and lack of evidence for cyberstalking.
A federal judge recently denied rapper Megan Thee Stallion's bid for a permanent injunction to block blogger Milagro Cooper from further online commentary. This decision came after a jury found Cooper liable for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and promoting a deepfake video of the artist. The jury awarded Megan Thee Stallion $75,000 in damages.
However, the judge determined that the jury's findings did not automatically warrant a cyberstalking injunction. Key to the ruling was the absence of evidence showing Cooper attempted physical tracking or direct contact with the rapper. The court noted that financial damages were already awarded, and Megan Thee Stallion failed to prove an immediate threat.
Furthermore, the judge invoked First Amendment protections, stating that granting the injunction would constitute an unlawful prior restraint on speech. While Megan Thee Stallion proved she was wronged and received compensation, the court declined to impose a gag order on Cooper moving forward.
