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Defamation Claims

The Fourth Circuit upheld the dismissal of Russian academic Svetlana Lokhova’s tort claims against American foreign policy scholar Stefan Halper and several news organizations. Lokhova accused the defendants of defaming her by falsely stating she was a Russian spy who was involved in collusion between Russia and Donald Trump’s campaign.

RICHMOND, Va. — The Fourth Circuit upheld the dismissal of Russian academic Svetlana Lokhova’s tort claims against American foreign policy scholar Stefan Halper and several news organizations. Lokhova accused the defendants of defaming her by falsely stating she was a Russian spy who was involved in collusion between Russia and Donald Trump’s campaign. 

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