A federal judge dismissed author Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, directing the legal dispute back to state court.
Judge Dismisses Michael Wolff’s Lawsuit Against Melania Trump, Citing Courtroom Tactics
A federal judge has dismissed journalist and author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against First Lady Melania Trump, ruling that the dispute should be litigated in state court rather than remain in the federal system. Manhattan federal judge Mary Kay Vyskocil described the legal maneuvering as “contorted” and criticized what she viewed as an inappropriate use of federal court procedures.
Judge Vyskocil, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, acknowledged that the parties had a genuine dispute but said she would not oversee what she characterized as an improperly presented legal fight. Her decision did not resolve the underlying defamation allegations on their merits.