#defamation | The Distraction Index
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#defamation
3 events across 3 weeks
1
Damage
1
Distraction
1
Noise
15.0
Avg A
23.5
Avg B
WEEK 41
Oct 5 – 11
NOISE
2025-10-10
Alex Jones Requests Supreme Court to Pause Sandy Hook Bankruptcy Payments
Judicial/Legal Action
federal · narrow
A
10.4
B
20.1
WEEK 24
Jun 8 – 14
DMG
2025-06-14
FBI Director Kash Patel Sues MSNBC Columnist for Defamation
Information Operation
federal · narrow
A
32.8
B
24.1
WEEK 3
Jan 12 – 18
DIST
2025-01-18
CNN Settles Lawsuit After $5 Million Defamation Verdict
Information Operation
federal · narrow
A
1.7
B
26.4