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Judge dismisses Tribune, ABC4 from former GOP leader’s defamation suit

Judge Barry Lawrence ruled that the media outlets are protected by the Neutral Reporting Privilege — which defends outlets from libel claims when allegations are made against public figures.

(Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune) David Robinson, who previously served as the Salt Lake County Republican party's communication director, was accused by more than a half dozen women of harassment, name-calling, body shaming and other inappropriate behavior. Robinson filed a lawsuit in 2022, alleging there was a coordinated campaign to remove him from his role in the county Republican Party. A judge dismissed The Salt Lake Tribune and ABC4 from the lawsuit Friday, June 2, 2023.

(Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune) David Robinson, who previously served as the Salt Lake County Republican party's communication director, was accused by more than a half dozen women of harassment, name-calling, body shaming and other inappropriate behavior. Robinson filed a lawsuit in 2022, alleging there was a coordinated campaign to remove him from his role in the county Republican Party. A judge dismissed The Salt Lake Tribune and ABC4 from the lawsuit Friday, June 2, 2023.

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