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Court Upholds Kimmel's Fair Use in Santos Lawsuit

9/16/2025

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A federal appeals court upheld the dismissal of George Santos' lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, and Disney over Cameo videos.
Santos alleged Kimmel deceived him into making videos for mockery on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
The court ruled Kimmel's use fell under fair use for commentary and satire.
Santos sought over $750,000 in damages for copyright infringement and fraud.
This ruling strengthens fair use protections for public figures and may deter similar future claims.

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A federal appeals court upheld the dismissal of George Santos' lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, and Disney over Cameo videos.
Santos alleged Kimmel deceived him into making videos for mockery on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
The court ruled Kimmel's use fell under fair use for commentary and satire.
Santos sought over $750,000 in damages for copyright infringement and fraud.
This ruling strengthens fair use protections for public figures and may deter similar future claims.