Mauricio Garcia Sues Multiple Media Outlets for False Identification in Texas Shooting

The lawsuit targets Fox News, Newsmax, Univision, and prominent right-wing influencers for misidentifying Garcia as a neo-Nazi mass shooter, leading to widespread defamation and threats.

Mauricio Garcia, misidentified as the shooter in a 2023 Texas mall attack, has filed a defamation lawsuit against several media outlets and influencers.
The lawsuit accuses the defendants of disregarding journalistic standards by publishing Garcia's photo, falsely linking him to the neo-Nazi shooter.
Fox News, Newsmax, and Univision, among others, are alleged to have failed to retract their wrongful publications despite Garcia's demands.
Prominent right-wing influencers like Tim Pool and Steven Crowder are also named in the lawsuit, accused of spreading conspiracy theories that exacerbated the defamation.
Garcia seeks over $1 million in damages, citing severe personal and familial distress caused by the misidentification.