The brother of Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway has filed a lawsuit against 1819 News and the county GOP chair, claiming defamation over an article about a gambling hall. The lawsuit alleges that the article published by 1819 News insinuated that the sheriff’s brother was involved in illegal gambling activities at the hall. The plaintiff argues that the article damaged his reputation and caused emotional distress. The lawsuit also claims that the county GOP chair made defamatory remarks on social media about the sheriff’s brother in relation to the article.
The article in question was published on 1819 News and reportedly suggested that the sheriff’s brother was linked to the operation of a gambling hall. The lawsuit claims that these accusations are false and have caused harm to the plaintiff’s reputation and standing in the community. The defamation lawsuit seeks compensation for damages and a retraction of the statements made by the defendants.
The defendant in the lawsuit, 1819 News, is a media outlet known for its conservative viewpoints and coverage of political news in Alabama. The article in question has since been removed from the website, but the plaintiff argues that the damage has been done and is seeking legal recourse.
The lawsuit has caught the attention of the local community and has raised questions about the responsibility of news outlets and public figures in disseminating information that could be damaging to individuals. The outcome of the lawsuit could have significant implications for the way media outlets and public figures report and comment on news and events in the future.
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