Florida Judge Rules in Favor of Andrew and Tristan Tate in Defamation Case

A recent ruling by a Florida judge has brought relief to Andrew and Tristan Tate, who were accused of human trafficking by a woman. The judge found that the woman engaged in defamation and slander, stating that she knew the statements she made were untrue at the time. This ruling has vindicated the Tates and cleared their names of the serious allegations.

In his decision, Judge G. Joseph Curley determined that the defendant knowingly spread false information about Andrew and Tristan Tate. The ruling is a significant victory for the Tates, who have been fighting to prove their innocence since the accusations were made.

The case highlights the importance of being cautious when making serious allegations against others. Defamation and slander can have serious consequences, both legally and personally. It is essential to ensure that any claims made are based on facts and evidence, rather than rumors or misinformation.

In his ruling, Judge G. Joseph Curley found: “Regarding the defamation claims, the court held that Regarding count 9, 10, 11 defamation: the court denied the defendant’s motion to dismiss regarding each count. The plaintiff allege the applicable elements of defamation and defamation per se. The court finds that the allegations of defamation allege the Defendant has made statements accusing the Plaintiffs of the commission serious criminal conduct and that sufficient allegations are pled that such derogatory with actual malice in that Defendant knew the statements were untrue at the time she made such accusatory statements or that such statements were made with reckless disregard to whether they were true or not.“

The court doesn’t appear to have ruled that the Defendant lied but only that the complaint sufficiently alleged that she did, so it’s sufficient enough to proceed in court and allow discovery which is what the Tates’ want because the two girls are openly celebrating how they lied in their own text messages.

What did the Florida judge rule?

In a recent ruling, Judge G. Joseph Curley found that the woman who accused Andrew and Tristan Tate of human trafficking engaged in defamation and slander. The judge stated that the defendant knew the statements were untrue at the time she made them. This ruling vindicates the Tate brothers and clears their names of any wrongdoing.