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Judge Dismisses Epps' Defamation Suit Against Fox News

5/10/2026

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U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Hall dismissed Raymond Epps' defamation lawsuit against Fox News in Delaware.
The judge ruled Raymond Epps failed to show Fox knowingly broadcast false statements about him being a government agent.
Raymond Epps pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor tied to the Jan. 6 riot and later received a pardon from President Donald Trump.
Raymond Epps and his wife moved into an RV after experiencing harassment.

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U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Hall dismissed Raymond Epps' defamation lawsuit against Fox News in Delaware.
The judge ruled Raymond Epps failed to show Fox knowingly broadcast false statements about him being a government agent.
Raymond Epps pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor tied to the Jan. 6 riot and later received a pardon from President Donald Trump.
Raymond Epps and his wife moved into an RV after experiencing harassment.