Podcaster Benny Johnson sued over ICE protest claims

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 21:07 · Archive

Pro-Trump podcaster Benny Johnson faces a defamation lawsuit from ICE protesters.

Pro-Trump podcaster Benny Johnson is facing a defamation lawsuit filed by protesters who demonstrated at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Illinois. According to the suit, Johnson falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during the demonstrations.

The Independent World reports that Johnson made 'defamatory' comments during a ride-along with Greg Bovino, and that he 'did not care' about making these allegedly false statements. The lawsuit describes Johnson as a prominent conservative media figure who uses his podcast platform to reach audiences.

How it is being reported

• Trump-booster Benny Johnson hit with defamation suit for calling ICE protesters terroristsIndependent World · 2 Oct, 20:49
• Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protestersNPR · 2 Oct, 19:43

In this story: Benny Johnson · Greg Bovino · Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Illinois

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