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Court Rejects Retaliatory Lawsuit Against Husband Who Spoke Out After His Wife Reported Sexual Assault

After a woman reported being sexually assaulted, her husband voiced his support publicly—affirming her account and calling for accountability. In a retaliatory move, the accused assailant filed a defamation lawsuit against the husband, claiming his statements were damaging and false. It was a clear attempt to intimidate and silence both the survivor and her closest ally.

Our legal team fought back with a strategy grounded in truth, constitutional protections, and survivor-informed advocacy. We argued that the husband's speech was protected by the First Amendment, provided corroborating evidence, and invoked Tennessee’s anti-SLAPP statute to challenge the lawsuit's abusive intent. With strong legal footing and emotional support, we ensured the couple never stood alone.

The court dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice, citing lack of malice and substantial truth in the husband’s statements. Our client recovered legal fees, and the ruling sent a clear message: truth-tellers who support survivors cannot be silenced by intimidation tactics.

Key Facts

All claims dismissed: The court rejected every defamation allegation.

Legal fees recovered: The plaintiff was ordered to pay our client’s costs.

14 months: Total duration from lawsuit filing to full dismissal.

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