Author Michael Wolff sued Melania Trump in New York State Court after her lawyers threatened him with a $1 billion defamation claim over statements he made about her connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The journalist alleges the former first lady attempted to silence his reporting through legal intimidation and violated his free speech protections. He seeks to depose her under oath about her knowledge of Epstein and her modeling work before marrying Donald Trump.
Representatives for Melania Trump rejected the lawsuit as publicity seeking and designed to promote book sales rather than present truthful information. Wolff told The Daily Beast he plans to question her directly about Epstein if the case proceeds to trial. His previous books about the Trump administration generated sharp criticism from Donald Trump.
Legal analysts expect the dispute could require months or years to settle. Wolff filed his complaint after refusing demands to retract claims linking Melania Trump to the disgraced financier. Her legal team sent a cease and desist letter seeking the removal of any references connecting her to Epstein's activities.
Representatives for Melania Trump rejected the lawsuit as publicity seeking and designed to promote book sales rather than present truthful information. Wolff told The Daily Beast he plans to question her directly about Epstein if the case proceeds to trial. His previous books about the Trump administration generated sharp criticism from Donald Trump.
Legal analysts expect the dispute could require months or years to settle. Wolff filed his complaint after refusing demands to retract claims linking Melania Trump to the disgraced financier. Her legal team sent a cease and desist letter seeking the removal of any references connecting her to Epstein's activities.
