"U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles stated that the complaint 'comes nowhere close' to the actual malice standard used to determine defamation for high-profile figures, emphasizing that it is 'Quite the opposite.'"
"Gayles noted that Trump's claim of contradictory evidence and failure to investigate was rebutted by the article, stating that the allegations were insufficient to establish actual malice."
"A spokesperson for Dow Jones expressed satisfaction with the judge's decision, affirming, 'We stand behind the reliability, rigor and accuracy of The Wall Street Journal's reporting.'"
U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles dismissed President Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, stating the complaint did not meet the actual malice standard. The judge noted that the Journal had attempted to investigate and that Trump's allegations were rebutted by the article. A spokesperson for Trump's legal team indicated plans to refile the lawsuit, with a deadline set for April 27. Dow Jones expressed satisfaction with the ruling, affirming the accuracy of their reporting.
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