Nevada Supreme Court Dismisses Steve Wynn's Defamation Lawsuit Against AP
The court ruled Wynn failed to show clear evidence of malice in the AP's reporting on sexual misconduct allegations.
- The unanimous decision cited Nevada's anti-SLAPP law, designed to protect free speech and public participation.
- Wynn's lawsuit stemmed from a 2018 AP story about two women alleging sexual misconduct.
- The court emphasized the public's interest in understanding allegations against prominent figures.
- Legal experts say the ruling raises the bar for public figures to sue for defamation.
- Wynn has consistently denied the allegations and stepped down from his company following their publication.