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A Trump Adviser Was Accused Of Secretly Drugging A Woman With An Abortion Pill

TheIntellectualist October 24, 2023
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Jason Miller, an instrumental figure in both of President Donald Trump’s campaigns in 2016 and 2020, found himself embroiled in a hefty defamation lawsuit against Gizmodo Media Group and a Splinter News reporter. This lawsuit, valued at a staggering $100 million, wasn’t just another legal battle but a high-stakes endeavor that threatened to besmirch Miller’s reputation.

The lawsuit arose from a 2018 Splinter News report, grounded in court documents, which accused Miller of clandestinely administering an abortion pill to a woman he had purportedly impregnated.

In the midst of his political commitments, Miller’s personal life underwent rigorous scrutiny and controversy, further fueled by a tumultuous custody battle with former Trump advisor Arlene ‘AJ’ Delgado. Amidst this maelstrom, past allegations resurfaced, shedding light on Miller’s alleged visit to Rachel’s Gentleman’s Club in Orlando back in 2012. This visit, it was claimed, led to an affair with a dancer, culminating in her pregnancy.

The Splinter Report: Unveiling the Allegations Against Jason Miller

In 2018, a report by Splinter News sent shockwaves through political and media corridors. Central to this report were court documents that cast a harsh spotlight on Miller, revealing a purported dark side of the man closely associated with President Trump.

Heart of the Allegation

The report claimed that Miller covertly administered an abortion pill to a woman he had allegedly impregnated. This act was depicted as one of deception, where the unsuspecting woman was handed a smoothie spiked with the pill, leading to severe health complications, hospitalization, and the tragic loss of the baby.

Origins and Implications

These allegations emerged from a Miami family court during Miller’s custody battle with Delgado. The report extended beyond Miller’s personal relationship with Delgado, delving into an alleged past incident at Rachel’s Gentleman’s Club, shedding light on a deeply troubling narrative.

Reactions and Repercussions

The narrative quickly caught fire, raising serious concerns about Miller’s personal ethics and potential criminal activities. In a bid to salvage his reputation, Miller categorically denied the accusations, labeling them as defamatory.

This saga led to Miller stepping down from his role as a CNN commentator, signifying a substantial setback to his professional life and further accentuating the gravity of the allegations.

The Splinter Lawsuit: A Legal Deep Dive

Following the Splinter News report, Miller pursued legal action against Gizmodo Media Group and reporter Katherine Krueger, seeking $100 million in damages. The lawsuit alleged defamation, contending the report was “indisputably false.”

Initially, the lawsuit was dismissed by U.S. District Judge Cecilia Altonaga, citing the “fair report privilege,” a provision safeguarding journalists reporting on official proceedings, even if defamatory, provided the report is fair and accurate.

Undeterred, Miller’s legal counsel escalated the case to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, questioning the application of the “fair report privilege” given the ambiguity surrounding the court document’s sealed status. The appeal invoked past legal precedents, notably Shiles v. News Syndicate Co, setting the stage for a legal showdown.

Despite the fervent legal wrangling, the 11th Circuit upheld the original ruling, fortifying the protective bulwark around journalistic freedom and reiterating the importance of the “fair report privilege.”

The Bigger Picture

This lawsuit transcended an individual’s quest for reputational redemption. It underscored the delicate balance between journalistic freedom and individual reputation protection, reaffirming the indispensable role of a free press in a democratic society, even when the truths unveiled are uncomfortable or damaging.

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