Hunter Biden’s Lawyers Planning to Sue Fox News ‘Imminently’
Summary from the AllSides News Team
A letter obtained by several news outlets says that Hunter Biden is planning to sue Fox News (Right bias) for defamation “imminently.”
Biden’s Demands: Hunter’s lawyers accuse Fox of illegally using “intimate” photos of him without his permission, therefore illegally exploiting them for financial gain. They also have requested Fox take down the six-part special program, “The Trial of Hunter Biden,” which plays out as a mock trial of Hunter’s foreign business dealings. Additionally, they’ve requested Fox update viewers and add editor’s notes to all online articles about the indictment of Alexander Smirnov, a former informant who in February was charged with lying to the FBI about Hunter's business dealings.
More Details: According to Axios (Lean Left bias) Hunter’s lawyers requested a response from Fox by April 26, but did not receive one. As of early April 30, Fox News has not commented on the suit.
Key Quote: Hunter’s attorney Mark Geragos said in a statement, “For the last five years, Fox News has relentlessly attacked Hunter Biden and made him a caricature in order to boost ratings and for its financial gain. The recent indictment of FBI informant Smirnov has exposed the conspiracy of disinformation that has been fueled by Fox, enabled by their paid agents and monetized by the Fox enterprise. We plan on holding them accountable.”
How The Media Covered It: Several media outlets reported seeing a copy of the letter from Hunter’s attorneys to Fox. Axios claimed it was sent the letter last week.
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From the Right
Hunter Biden lawyers threaten Fox News with lawsuit over ‘intimate’ photosHunter Biden is pursing a different kind of cover-up.
Lawyers for the first son have demanded Fox News take down “intimate” photos of the disgraced middle-aged presidential offspring or face a lawsuit.
In a letter dated April 23 and made public Monday, attorneys for the scandal-scarred Hunter, 54, accused Fox of making “reprehensible” use of “salacious” and “hacked” photos.
The younger Biden’s legal team took particular issue with “The Trial of Hunter Biden,” a six-part series on the premium Fox Nation streaming service.
From the Center
Hunter Biden’s lawyers say they plan to sue Fox News ‘imminently’Lawyers for President Joe Biden’s son Hunter say they plan to sue Fox News “imminently,” according to a letter obtained by NewsNation.
“For the last five years, Fox News has relentlessly attacked Hunter Biden and made him a caricature in order to boost ratings and for its financial gain,” his attorney, Mark Geragos, said in a statement. “The recent indictment of FBI informant (Alexander) Smirnov has exposed the conspiracy of disinformation that has been fueled by Fox, enabled by their paid agents and monetized by the Fox enterprise. We plan on holding...
From the Left
Hunter Biden declares war on Fox News with threat of "imminent" lawsuitHunter Biden is threatening to sue Fox News for defamation, exploitation of his image and publication of hacked photographs, according to a letter obtained by Axios that was sent to the news channel last week.
Why it matters: It's the latest salvo in the president's son's more aggressive legal and press strategy over the past year amid criminal charges and tabloid coverage, and first big move after navigating the impeachment inquiry into his father.
Driving the news: Hunter Biden's legal team wrote that they anticipate "imminent" litigation against Fox News and requested that prominent Fox News hosts, including...
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