May 23, 2026court rulingmedia accountabilitycivil litigationJusticeAccountabilityThe Epstein Files
Judge dismisses Michael Wolff lawsuit against Melania Trump over Epstein comments
A federal judge dismissed author Michael Wolff preemptive lawsuit against Melania Trump after her lawyer threatened defamation claims over Epstein-related comments. The judge said Wolff had used an improper procedural tactic and did not decide the underlying defamation dispute.