Megan Thee Stallion Wins Defamation Judgement Reinstatement

It looks like Megan Thee Stallion is one step closer to closing a difficult chapter. A recent court ruling has reinstated a defamation judgement against blogger Milagro Gramz, who had been spreading false information related to the highly publicized Tory Lanez case. This decision reverses protections that had previously prevented Megan from collecting on her $75,000 defamation award.

The Blogger’s Role and the Court’s Decision

The legal battle stems from allegations that Milagro Gramz accepted payments from Tory Lanez’s camp to disseminate untrue and damaging information about Megan Thee Stallion. While a court initially found Gramz liable for defamation, the blogger had been shielded by protections typically afforded to journalists, which require a pre-lawsuit notice that Megan’s team did not provide.

However, Florida federal judge Cecilia M. Altonaga ruled on May 29th that Milagro Gramz does not qualify for these protections in this specific case. The judge determined that because Gramz was allegedly commissioned by the Lanez family (the Petersons) to publish the defamatory statements, she is not entitled to the pre-suit notice requirement. This ruling makes the defamation judgement actionable.

Holding Accountable for Falsehoods

The reinstated judgement covers damages for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and the sharing of deepfaked sexual content depicting the Houston rapper. Megan Thee Stallion released a statement expressing her gratitude for the ruling, emphasizing the importance of truth and accountability. “I’m truly grateful for the judge’s thoughtful and thorough consideration in reinstating the jury’s defamation verdict and holding the defendant fully accountable for all of her actions,” she stated.

She added, “I’m ready to finally close this chapter, and I hope this sends a powerful message that spreading lies and defamatory statements has clear consequences.” While Gramz may have to cover Megan’s legal fees related to the deepfake matter, the court is reportedly deferring decisions on attorney and legal costs until after any post-trial motions or appeals are resolved.

A Message Against Defamation

Interestingly, while the judgement was reinstated, Judge Altonaga reportedly denied a request to issue an injunction that would silence Gramz from speaking publicly about Megan Thee Stallion. This means the blogger may still be able to comment, but the legal consequences for her past actions are now back in play. This case serves as a significant reminder that spreading false information, especially when paid to do so, can lead to serious repercussions.