LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by casino mogul Steve Wynn against The Associated Press over a story about two women’s accounts to police alleging he engaged in sexual misconduct.
The court cited state anti-SLAPP law in rejecting Wynn's claim that he was defamed in the February 2018 AP article, which cited police documents.
SLAPP, or strategic lawsuits against public participation, refers to court filings made to intimidate or silence critics.
Photos You Should See View All 21 Images“We believe the Nevada Supreme Court made the right decision," Easton said.
The Supreme Court accepted written briefings but did not hear oral arguments again before issuing Thursday's ruling.
Persons:
Steve Wynn, “, Wynn, Lauren Easton, Easton, Todd Bice, ”, ” Wynn, Halina Kuta, Ronald Israel, Kuta, Israel's, Bice, Israel
Organizations:
LAS VEGAS, Nevada Supreme, The Associated Press, Nevada Legislature, AP, Wynn Resorts, Wall Street, Clark, Vegas
Locations:
Nevada, Chicago