In September, just before the 2023 Ryder Cup, U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan dismissed Patrick Reed's defamation lawsuit against Golf Channel's Brandel Chamblee, Associated Press' Doug Ferguson and other journalists. did.
This was the second time Mr. Reed had a $750 million lawsuit dismissed.
Then, on January 5, 2023, Judge Corrigan issued a new order.
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In addition to Chamblee and Ferguson, other defendants include: golf weekAuthor Shane Ryan, Golf Channel's Damon Huck, new york postFox Sports and more.
Mr. Reed alleged that the defendants committed “conspiracy, defamation, harmful falsehoods, and tortious interference” in various articles, broadcasts, and books. These lawsuits were first filed when he joined the Saudi-backed LIV golf circuit.
They also came on the heels of a number of rules disputes that seemed like they would never be able to get out of the lead.
“While Mr. Reed may be dissatisfied with the negative media coverage he receives, some of which seems excessive, under Florida law and the First Amendment, Mr. Reed has no right to sue. cannot bring a claim for defamation that would lead to a lawsuit against him, and his suit must therefore be dismissed,” Corrigan said in September.
Less than three months later, the court ruled that Mr. Reed brought these suits to suppress free speech and violated the First Amendment.
Furthermore, according to Orders released on January 5, 2024, Reed violated Florida's anti-SLAPP provisions.this prohibits lawsuits According to the Reporter Freedom of the Press Commission.
Judge Corrigan addressed this in his January 5, 2024 order. But the judge also noted Reed's motivation to revisit his past arguments.
On the contrary, Mr. Reed argued that the court ignored case law and also misstated the law.
“The court carefully considered and heard the briefs and arguments submitted before issuing the disposition order,” Corrigan wrote.
“The court also considered the case law cited in Reed's motion for reconsideration, none of which changes the court's reasoning. Notably, Reed ignored the law cited by the court in its dispositive order. It seems there is.”
The controversial golfer tried to coddle the legal system after his move to LIV Golf was criticized by journalists and writers. Those individuals also reported on the numerous controversies that have plagued Reed throughout his career.
Admittedly, and understandably, Reed was upset.
But the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida decided to end Mr. Reed's antics once and for all by forcing him to pay for everyone's troubles.
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