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Idaho Drag Performer Wins $1.1 Million in Defamation Case Over Pride Event Claims
May 25, 2024, 09:11 PM
An Idaho drag performer has been awarded more than $1.1 million in a defamation case against a far-right blogger. The jury found that the blogger falsely claimed the performer had exposed himself to a crowd, including children, during a Pride event in June 2022. The verdict underscores the legal consequences of spreading false information and highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ events and their portrayal in media.
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