Megan Thee Stallion Defamation Case: Jury Deliberations Begin

Defamation Trial Verdict Nears

• 🎤 Megan Thee Stallion is awaiting a verdict in her defamation trial against blogger Milagro Cooper.
• ⚖️ The case, centered on emotional harm caused by online posts, is now in the hands of the jury.

Key Allegations and Defense

• 💥 Megan Thee Stallion accuses Cooper of spreading false statements, including amplifying an AI-generated deep fake porn video and fueling online attacks.
• 🛡️ Cooper claims she is the one being bullied and asserts her right to be considered a journalist or media defendant.

The "Media Defendant" Distinction

• 📰 Cooper's legal team argues she should be classified as a journalist, a point Megan's lawyer challenged by referencing the Society Professional Journalist Code of Ethics.
• 🌐 Cooper identifies as "new media," suggesting that rules are not strictly black and white.

Jury's Role and Potential Verdict

• 📝 The judge has instructed the jury to decide the "media defendant" question on their verdict forms.
• ⏳ Jury deliberations commenced this morning, with a potential verdict expected later today.