BARAKA v. HABBA et al

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Case Number:

2:25-cv-06846

Court:

New Jersey

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Judge:

Brian R. Martinotti

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  1. July 01, 2025

    Defamation Litigation Roundup: Newsom, Lively, MyPillow

    In this month's defamation litigation roundup, Law360 looks back on a decision in the high-profile fight between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, as well as at a jury verdict in a voting machine company executive's case against MyPillow's CEO.

  2. June 04, 2025

    NJ Mayor Expands False Arrest Suit Against US Atty

    Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark, New Jersey, on Wednesday added a false light count to his defamation and malicious prosecution complaint against interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba over his May 9 arrest outside an immigration detention center.

  3. June 03, 2025

    NJ Mayor Accuses US Atty Habba Of Defamation, False Arrest

    Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka filed suit Tuesday against interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba over his May 9 arrest outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility he was visiting with three members of Congress, claiming false arrest, malicious prosecution and defamation.