This story goes back a way, but in short, a New York Court has denied a motion to dismiss a defamation suit against tech reporter Taylor Lorenz and the New York Times. As the New York Post reported at the time:
The woman who discovered TikTok stars like Addison Rae and Charli and Dixie D’Amelio has accused tech journalist Taylor Lorenz and the New York Times of publishing a defamatory story that she claims destroyed her business.
Lawyers for Ariadna Jacob, 38, allege in an amended lawsuit that Lorenz, who was then reporting for the Times, manipulated Jacob’s TikTok clients into making damaging accusations for the August 2020 article, including a claim that Jacob leaked nude photos of one influencer to “industry people.”
The amended lawsuit filed last week — about a month after a federal judge dismissed the initial lawsuit — alleges that Lorenz “bullied” Jacob’s clients into fabricating the claims against her.
Jacob alleges that Lorenz has longstanding ties to United Talent Agency, which ended up poaching many of her clients after Influences shuttered in the wake of the Times story.
Jacob is seeking more than $11.6 million in damages.
Lorenz also doxxed Jacob. Seems Taylor asked for her address, and when Jacob asked why she needed it, she was told it wasn’t for publication.
Taylor Lorenz about to get eviscerated in defamation court. New York Court just denied the motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed against her and the New York Times. Congratulations to @littlemissjacob and her legal team, which includes my lawyer Joe Sibley.
— Def Noodles (@defnoodles) June 21, 2023
Just had an important call w news from my lawyers. Gratitude overflows as we take one step closer to justice. Standing up against the NYT and an influencer 'journalist' hasn't been easy, but I believe it will make a difference. Remember, when they say doing the right thing is… https://t.co/cSgwxQdouy
— Ariadna Jacob (@littlemissjacob) June 21, 2023
"Remember, when they say doing the right thing is impossible, never listen. Stay resilient and fight for what's right!"
Mmmm. Discovery tastes delicious!!
— $8 Bartemy (@BartemyS) June 21, 2023
Please don't settle.
Take them to the floor! pic.twitter.com/MHaqyO8axb
— 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐠 🏳️🌈 (@CasuallyGreg) June 21, 2023
This is the kind of fight that will help others, too.
— Shayadjinn (@Shayadjinn1) June 21, 2023
Destroy her.
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) June 21, 2023
— ICS (@CyberDefenseINI) June 21, 2023
Oh this has made my day. So happy for you. Justice for you is one step closer. People need to realise that actions have consequences. 👏🏻😊
— Wend ☠️ 🇬🇧 (@Wend443) June 21, 2023
What a win for true justice against bullies who LIE deliberately trying to harm!!! It's a win for everyone these folks tried to destroy but couldn't afford the price tag pursuing justice requires. Well done, Ari! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
— Misty (@Itsraining2) June 21, 2023
— Ex-Chicago Dad (@FurioGiunta10) June 21, 2023
Good for you let's hope you go all the way and rip them a new pair, it's time for mainstream media and its "journalists" to wake up and smell the real world
— David H Hughes (Doubtible) (@LordieLFC) June 21, 2023
Let's go and win this case already.
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