Defamation Lawsuit Against Alec Baldwin Dismissed
A $25 million defamation lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin has been dismissed. NBC News reported the Wyoming judge did not rule on the merits of the lawsuit but declared the state lacked jurisdiction. The lawsuit…
A $25 million defamation lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin has been dismissed.
NBC News reported the Wyoming judge did not rule on the merits of the lawsuit but declared the state lacked jurisdiction.
The lawsuit brought by family members of the late Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum alleges the actor falsely connected his sister to the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot.
The outlet noted Rylee J. McCollum was one of the 13 service members killed in Afghanistan in August of 2021.
According to the lawsuit, Baldwin gave $5,000 to Rylee J. McCollum’s wife after his death, as NBC News reported.
The suit claims Rylee J. McCollum’s sister, Roice McCollum, “was never detained, arrested, accused of or charged with any crime” related to the riot.
She reportedly received “hundreds upon hundreds” of hateful messages.
Additionally, her sister and Rylee J. McCollum’s widow allegedly received hateful messages.
In a post to Roice McCollum, Baldwin acknowledged the online backlash.
“There are hateful things toward you that are wrong,” Baldwin allegedly wrote.
