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Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues crypto billionaire Justin Sun for defamation

World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture co-founded by President Donald Trump and his sons, on Monday sued Justin Sun for defamation, alleging that the crypto billionaire engaged in a "public smear campaign" to attack the business.

Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues crypto billionaire Justin Sun for defamation

TL;DR

  • World Liberty Financial, co-founded by Donald Trump and his sons, is suing Justin Sun for defamation.
  • The lawsuit alleges Sun engaged in a "public smear campaign" and a "scorched earth pressure campaign" against the company.
  • This action follows a previous lawsuit filed by Sun against World Liberty Financial for fraud.
  • World Liberty Financial claims Sun made false statements on social media and used online influencers and bots to amplify them.
  • Sun dismissed the lawsuit as a "meritless PR stunt" and stated he stands by his actions.