Alec Baldwin defamation lawsuit from fallen US Marine’s family dismissed due to jurisdiction, lawyer to refile
foxnews.comA judge dismissed a defamation suit brought against Alec Baldwin by the family of a fallen US Marine. The lawsuit was dismissed Wednesday by a district court judge due to lack of personal jurisdiction, meaning the Wyoming court has no jurisdiction over Baldwin who resides in New York City, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
The actor has been sued by Roice McCollum, the sister of fallen U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum, for allegedly mislabeling her as a participant of the Jan.
6 Capitol riot. "The Court finds and concludes that the McCollums have failed to meet their burden of proof in showing that this Court may properly exercise personal jurisdiction over Mr.
Baldwin," the court documents stated. Roice's legal team noted that the lawsuit had been dismissed "without prejudice solely on jurisdictional grounds." A defamation lawsuit against Alec Baldwin was dismissed by a Wyoming district court judge due to lack of personal jurisdiction. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage) "The court disagreed with [the] argument and kicked the suit out of Wyoming without prejudice solely on jurisdictional grounds and without reaching the arguments to dismiss any other claims.
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