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Karl Jobst Sues Billy Mitchell for Defamation Over False Claims

4/11/2026

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Karl Jobst filed a defamation lawsuit against Billy Mitchell in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Jobst alleges Mitchell made false statements about his bankruptcy and crowdfunding efforts, damaging Jobst's reputation and earnings.
This filing follows a prior ruling where the court sided with Mitchell, ordering Jobst to pay $240,000.
Jobst contends Mitchell's comments included illegal activity and scamming viewers, made with knowledge of their falsity.

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Karl Jobst filed a defamation lawsuit against Billy Mitchell in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Jobst alleges Mitchell made false statements about his bankruptcy and crowdfunding efforts, damaging Jobst's reputation and earnings.
This filing follows a prior ruling where the court sided with Mitchell, ordering Jobst to pay $240,000.
Jobst contends Mitchell's comments included illegal activity and scamming viewers, made with knowledge of their falsity.