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Reporter Fired Amid Controversy Over Defamation Settlement

4/24/2025

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Olafimihan Oshin was let go from The Hill in December 2023 amid controversy over reporting inaccuracies. His firing coincided with a settlement between Nexstar and Trump Media & Technology Group regarding a defamation lawsuit. Oshin asserts that his dismissal stemmed from this settlement, a claim Nexstar firmly disputes.

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Olafimihan Oshin was let go from The Hill in December 2023 amid controversy over reporting inaccuracies. His firing coincided with a settlement between Nexstar and Trump Media & Technology Group regarding a defamation lawsuit. Oshin asserts that his dismissal stemmed from this settlement, a claim Nexstar firmly disputes.