Leading GOP Candidate In Georgia Governor’s Race Sues Trump-Backed Opponent For Defamation

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Leading GOP Candidate In Georgia Governor’s Race Sues Trump-Backed Opponent For Defamation

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Billionaire health care executive Rick Jackson on Monday filed a defamation lawsuit against Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, his Republican primary opponent in the state’s 2026 gubernatorial race. The lawsuit alleges that…

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