José Menéndez : “Judge Judy Sues for Defamation by Menéndez Bros”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Judge Judy defamation lawsuit
2. Menéndez brothers article lawsuit

“Judge Judy” Sheindlin is taking legal action against Accelerate360, the parent company of National Enquirer and InTouch Weekly, for defamation over false claims in an article. She seeks a jury trial and unspecified damages for fabricating stories about her. The article alleged Sheindlin supported a retrial for the Menéndez brothers, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. Sheindlin accuses the outlets of misquoting a FOX Nation docuseries, tarnishing her reputation. This lawsuit follows past issues with the National Enquirer, which falsely claimed Sheindlin had Alzheimer’s. The article has been removed from websites but still circulates online, impacting Sheindlin’s credibility.

The recent legal battle involving “Judge Judy” Sheindlin and media company Accelerate360 has taken an intriguing turn. Sheindlin has filed a lawsuit against Accelerate360, the parent company of the National Enquirer and InTouch Weekly, for defamation. The lawsuit alleges that an article published by Accelerate360 falsely claimed that Sheindlin sought a new trial for the Menéndez brothers, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989.

The lawsuit, filed by California attorney Eric M. George in the Collier County, Florida Circuit Court, seeks a jury trial and unspecified “general and special damages.” Sheindlin has made it clear that she will not tolerate false stories being spread about her, especially when they tarnish her reputation and credibility. She stated, “When you fabricate stories about me in order to make money for yourselves with no regard for the truth or the reputation I’ve spent a lifetime cultivating, it’s going to cost you.”

The article published by Accelerate360 on April 10 alleged that Sheindlin believed the Menéndez brothers did not receive fair due process during their second murder trial in 1996. The National Enquirer also ran the story on the front page of its print and digital editions. Despite the article being removed from the National Enquirer’s and InTouch Weekly’s websites, it continues to appear in search engine results and on the News Break account run by Accelerate360.

It’s not the first time Sheindlin has had issues with the National Enquirer. In 2017, the news outlet retracted articles and issued apologies after falsely claiming that Sheindlin cheated on her husband and suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and depression. This history of inaccurate reporting has led Sheindlin to take a stand against the media company and seek justice through legal means.

The connection between Sheindlin and the Menéndez brothers dates back to their infamous murder case in 1989. The brothers, Erik and Lyle Menendez, were convicted of fatally shooting their parents in a Beverly Hills mansion. The case garnered widespread media attention, with their trials becoming must-see TV. The brothers were ultimately sentenced to life in prison for the murders, which were committed to gain access to their parents’ fortune.

Sheindlin’s lawsuit against Accelerate360 underscores the importance of upholding one’s reputation and holding media outlets accountable for spreading false information. As the legal battle unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the power of the media and the need for responsible journalism practices. In the age of digital information, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of news reporting is paramount to preserving individuals’ reputations and credibility.