Nunes sues McClatchy newspaper chain for $150M alleging defamation, conspiracy

Rep. Devin Nunes, California Republican, filed Monday a $150 million defamation lawsuit against McClatchy newspapers, alleging that the media company engaged in a conspiracy to destroy his reputation and derail his committee’s Clinton and Russia investigation.

Mr. Nunes, the ranking Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, sued McClatchy over its coverage in the Fresno Bee, his hometown newspaper, as well as Republican communications strategist Liz Mair, head of Mair Strategies.

“This is a case about character assassination and a public company that weaponized its powerful pen and used it as a terrible sword,” said the lawsuit posted by Fox News.

Last month, Mr. Nunes filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against Twitter and a handful of users, including Ms. Mair. The complaint also accused the social-media giant of shadow-banning and censoring conservatives.

Defamation lawsuits, particularly those against public figures such as elected officials, are notoriously difficult to win, but Mr. Nunes indicated that this is only the beginning.
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