Rep. Nunes Sues News Publisher McClatchy for $150 Million, Alleges ‘Smear Campaign’

Rep. Nunes Sues News Publisher McClatchy for $150 Million, Alleges ‘Smear Campaign’
Rep. Devin Nunes at the U.S. Capitol on June 21, 2018. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) filed a lawsuit against newspaper publisher The McClatchy Co. and political operative Liz Mair, claiming $150 million in damages for defamation.

The suit alleges that McClatchy conspired with Mair and her opposition research outlet, Mair Strategies, to spread false statements about Nunes, the former chairman and the current ranking member of the House intelligence committee.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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