Berenson v Twitter, Part 2: I am suing for defamation. In Ireland.
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Seems like a good time to share this news.
Coming soon: a defamation suit against Twitter.
In Ireland.
Defamation is a different claim from the lawsuit moving forward in California; it is my effort to hold Twitter directly accountable for the harm the company caused me and my reputation.
Defamation, per Oxford Languages: “the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.”
In banning me from the platform for supposedly violating “our COVID-19 misinformation rules,” a statement it made to multiple news outlets last year, Twitter did not merely severely damage my reputation as a journalist.
It tarred me as a menace to public health.
I am not exaggerating.
The first line in Twitter’s “COVID-19 misleading information policy” reads:
You may not use Twitter’s services to share false or misleading information about COVID-19 which may lead to harm [emphasis added]…
Twitter goes on to explain:
What is in violation of this policy?
In order for content related to COVID-19 to considered violative under this policy, it must:
advance a claim of fact, expressed in definitive terms;
be demonstrably false or misleading, based on widely available, authoritative sources; and
be likely to impact public safety or cause serious harm [again, emphasis added]
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“And” is crucial there. All three of those points must be true.
I never wrote anything “demonstrably false or misleading.”
But put that fact aside.
Twitter it did not merely call my tweets “misleading” - a claim it no longer makes - it BANNED me after claiming that I had received the necessary five strikes required for a ban.
Again, its policy is entirely clear: tweets do not accrue strikes except in “cases where we determine there is potential for harm associated with the misleading claim.”
In contrast, “when the potential for harm is less direct or imminent… [Tweets] will not accrue a strike in accordance with our strike policy stated below.” [emphasis in original]
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Last August, a $40 billion public company that is the world’s foremost platform for journalism told the world that I was a menace to human health. Why? Because I made statements that were accurate at the time and have proven prescient in retrospect.
Hey lil bird?
News flash.
You don’t get to try to trash my reputation and walk away. Not in the United States, not in Ireland, not anywhere.
There are no mulligans on this. You are going to have to defend what you said about me to the world - if you still believe it, if you think it’s defensible. And with any luck a jury will get to weigh in.
The wheels grind slow, but they grind exceeding fine.
Elon Must needs a liability discount for yours and other "bird suits" because he's going to get stuck with the bill. Hopefully he lets them play out without settlement. We need precedent.
So many of us were kicked off of Twitter for TWC (tweeting while conservative) and don’t have the means for this fight. Consider this a collective THANK YOU.
I proclaim Alex Berenson an American hero. He is taking on all aspects of Ingsoc: Big Brother Biden, Corrupt Public Health, State run media, and State run corporations. People..he is fighting for our future!!
But you can get on Twitter and say being morbidly obese is perfectly healthy and not face a ban. Gee I wonder why? Could it be because only a liberal goofball would say such bullshit
I hope you do well on this. But you still support abortion as a legal right. You could end up in hell. Killing innocent people is one of 4 sins crying out to heaven for vengeance.
Also, most people are worldlings.
They can't understand why we are facing Pfizer chastisement. Here's why:
We've butchered 63 million babies here in USA alone. We DESERVE IT. as does Canada, New Zealand, France, ....
There should be 2 more Nuremberg trials.
One for DEATHVAX cult, and another for abortionists andothers who supported, aided yhem.. politicians, public advocates.
That would include you.
God won't be mocked.
I don't think countries are getting past this without spiritual cleanup.
Absolutely fantastic you are holding them accountable as they run rough shot over the truth. Your tweet is something I had said multiple times outloud amongst my friends as my own realization occurred on these being just a therapeutic you could choose and not such a great one at that! (well I was hesitant from the get go but felt very stressed over the mandates coming at us full speed ahead so was observing all my poked friends and family still getting sick and passing it...) . Good luck and godspeed....we can not allow them or anyone to ignore flat out real life truth or rather real life observations!!!
The Irish after fighting for freedom and independence for hundreds of years gave up its sovereignty and Constitution it is now a paper mache puppet run by the European Union.
This is not about Elon Musk or his liabilities for suits! This is about censorship and these CIA fronts need to be taken to task if we are ever going to get any semblance of a Democratic Republic nearly back. I say nearly because we have never had one as yet and if these Corporations have their way, we never will.
I take it defamation is easier to prove in Ireland than it is in the US, but is the fact that Twitter’s reach extends to Ireland (as to many other countries) sufficient to provide jurisdiction/venue in Ireland when you have no other apparent nexus to Ireland (or do you?)?
Hey Alex - I've always respected the fact that you speak bluntly and admit errors/mistakes. Something refreshing in the journo world we all live in now.
My understanding is that one very narrow aspect of your lawsuit survived in the US. Is this true? Did the rest get tossed?
Alex, for your public service since the beginning of this WuFlu CCP act of war started, I hope you win the lotto with compensatory and punitive damages on all suits. Your an adult “Covington” kid defamed and abused by the masters of misinformation at Twit and the enablers of same by the likes of Iranian mullahs, the black racist murderer in the NY subway, and Jenn Psaki. Don’t worry though I’m sure the new ministry of truth dear leader at the DOJ will defend your 1A rights to the death here at home. My how far we’ve slipped but real Americans have woken and the tides turning. Alex, though your not a conservative you speak to us bc we want the truth, good or bad. Keep it coming and all the best.
About time! I have been wondering when someone would sue for defamation. That little disinformation notice is a slander against one's reputation. By its very design it is to say you are untrustworthy and spreading lies.
The only thing that stops the despots in our society is to harm their money flow. When they start paying legal fees after getting sued, sued, sued, you will see them change.
The Lil Bird laid a bad egg , and it's going to have egg all over it's face when you win! All the power to you! I think they are horrible! I got off a long time ago, and still have a bad taste , I hope Elon can change this platform, ugh it makes me want to hurl lol
funny thing is you have been spot on all along, ..................... I knew you were.
Alex, what you said, was completely true from the very beginning - in the original research proposals, they said - NOT that they would prevent transmission, but that they would reduce the number of symptoms, that's all. It definitely was never intended to prevent the spread of the virus - right from the statements of the manufacturers. It doesn't stop transmission. It doesn't prevent infection.
You go Alex. Teach them an expensive lesson. After you cover all your legal expenses and lost wages, you should donate the extra money to the Trump reelection campaign. That would rub them raw.
Don't worry Alex, there is a force of nature called Elon Musk that is about to unleash hurricane force winds of Twitter that will smash all the dim witted liberals to bits. Can't wait to see it!!
"There are no mulligans on this. You are going to have to defend what you said about me to the world - if you still believe it, if you think it’s defensible. And with any luck a jury will get to weigh in."
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Attention High Leprechauns of the Tribunal,
I formally charge Twitter with the egregious charge of Shenanigans & declare that there can be no Mulligans either beforehand or hereafter.
Now this is actually an interesting development and idea e.g. suing Big Tech and the Media (Hey Murdoch owned owned Daily Mail???) etc in other jurisdictions where they may have entities and where defamation laws favor the defamed...
The U.S. Legal system is SO broken! It seems very US TV programme shows plea bargaining and legal tricks - true justice is nowhere to be seen. Already in UK we have been enduring Depp v Heard for weeks on our daily news as it plays out in our top court.
Now Berrenson v Twitter in Ireland. Meanwhile we have a huge backlog of homegrown cases waiting for justice.
Time to look at reform at home? But I do wish you well - and success.
Also Elon's potential liability issue reminds me of Monsanto and Roundup/Glyphosate. Got sold to German company Bayer - just in time before thousands of legal challenges in U.S. for poisoning and death. Has already cost Bayer $$ billions in payments and share value - and they aren't happy about it!
I’m cheering you on Alex! What you are doing here is so much bigger than maybe you even realize! Integrity from all the falsities and misleading agenda from the past two years (and even before that) must be exposed!!!!! You standing for the truth is of immense importance!
Elon Must needs a liability discount for yours and other "bird suits" because he's going to get stuck with the bill. Hopefully he lets them play out without settlement. We need precedent.
I’ve got so much respect for you and how you aren’t backing down. What happened is so wrong. And they need to be held accountable for it.
Bravo! This news warms my heart! Praying for you, Alex.
So many of us were kicked off of Twitter for TWC (tweeting while conservative) and don’t have the means for this fight. Consider this a collective THANK YOU.
Alex, God be with you. I hope you bring SOME accountability to twitter.
I've heard that it's better for litigants in the UK, there are more laws or they enforce them better.
Anyway, I hope you get a lot of money, the world was damaged when they managed to shut you down with your unreported facts on covid 19.
Let us see them deny what you said in view of what has transpired since in terms of transmission , infection & injuries.
I proclaim Alex Berenson an American hero. He is taking on all aspects of Ingsoc: Big Brother Biden, Corrupt Public Health, State run media, and State run corporations. People..he is fighting for our future!!
But you can get on Twitter and say being morbidly obese is perfectly healthy and not face a ban. Gee I wonder why? Could it be because only a liberal goofball would say such bullshit
wish Alex all the best against the original "lil blue bird"...hope you become a very "rich man"...Aloha
As an Irish person I salute you...the propaganda was every bit as suffocating here! They all need to be put back in their boxes.
Go get ‘em!
Good luck, Alex
Ireland went woke years ago.
Seriously, good luck
I hope you do well on this. But you still support abortion as a legal right. You could end up in hell. Killing innocent people is one of 4 sins crying out to heaven for vengeance.
Also, most people are worldlings.
They can't understand why we are facing Pfizer chastisement. Here's why:
We've butchered 63 million babies here in USA alone. We DESERVE IT. as does Canada, New Zealand, France, ....
There should be 2 more Nuremberg trials.
One for DEATHVAX cult, and another for abortionists andothers who supported, aided yhem.. politicians, public advocates.
That would include you.
God won't be mocked.
I don't think countries are getting past this without spiritual cleanup.
Repent, forcibly. Now.
Didn't Musk just say today, that it was morally wrong to ban Trump? Same goes for Alex Berenson.
Absolutely fantastic you are holding them accountable as they run rough shot over the truth. Your tweet is something I had said multiple times outloud amongst my friends as my own realization occurred on these being just a therapeutic you could choose and not such a great one at that! (well I was hesitant from the get go but felt very stressed over the mandates coming at us full speed ahead so was observing all my poked friends and family still getting sick and passing it...) . Good luck and godspeed....we can not allow them or anyone to ignore flat out real life truth or rather real life observations!!!
Keep at 'em.
And seriously, it was one of your absolute best tweets. The ridiculous response to the pandemic in a nutshell.
Punch back twice as hard. And don't let Elon settle with you for reinstatement and a free round trip to the space station.
Why not file suit against the Daily Mail for covering the story (thus perpetuating the defamation), as well?
Ireland is the the new totalitarian country
The Irish after fighting for freedom and independence for hundreds of years gave up its sovereignty and Constitution it is now a paper mache puppet run by the European Union.
Hey Alex. Maybe you should change your name to O'Berenson.
It couldn't hurt.
This is not about Elon Musk or his liabilities for suits! This is about censorship and these CIA fronts need to be taken to task if we are ever going to get any semblance of a Democratic Republic nearly back. I say nearly because we have never had one as yet and if these Corporations have their way, we never will.
You Go Alex! Our constitutional liberties are hanging on the hook with your lawsuits. Much thanks for pursuing this.
this is exciting! Go. Get. Them.
Alex, good luck but not feeling like I’m getting my monies worth. Please focus on reporting
I take it defamation is easier to prove in Ireland than it is in the US, but is the fact that Twitter’s reach extends to Ireland (as to many other countries) sufficient to provide jurisdiction/venue in Ireland when you have no other apparent nexus to Ireland (or do you?)?
Good luck! 🍀
This is AWESOME!!! May freedom & truth win out... finally.
Hey Alex - I've always respected the fact that you speak bluntly and admit errors/mistakes. Something refreshing in the journo world we all live in now.
My understanding is that one very narrow aspect of your lawsuit survived in the US. Is this true? Did the rest get tossed?
Alex, for your public service since the beginning of this WuFlu CCP act of war started, I hope you win the lotto with compensatory and punitive damages on all suits. Your an adult “Covington” kid defamed and abused by the masters of misinformation at Twit and the enablers of same by the likes of Iranian mullahs, the black racist murderer in the NY subway, and Jenn Psaki. Don’t worry though I’m sure the new ministry of truth dear leader at the DOJ will defend your 1A rights to the death here at home. My how far we’ve slipped but real Americans have woken and the tides turning. Alex, though your not a conservative you speak to us bc we want the truth, good or bad. Keep it coming and all the best.
Very grateful Alex, Bari, Nellie, and Greenwald flew away from the NYT! Real news. Finally.
Yessssss Alex! Take it international, this is NOT a US centric issue. Get that little bird, wherever you can, on this earth!
About time! I have been wondering when someone would sue for defamation. That little disinformation notice is a slander against one's reputation. By its very design it is to say you are untrustworthy and spreading lies.
Irish you the best of luck, Alex!
The only thing that stops the despots in our society is to harm their money flow. When they start paying legal fees after getting sued, sued, sued, you will see them change.
I haven't seen Alex's lawsuit against Twitter reported on by any news media outlet. His is the only one I'm aware of that hasn't been dismissed.
The Lil Bird laid a bad egg , and it's going to have egg all over it's face when you win! All the power to you! I think they are horrible! I got off a long time ago, and still have a bad taste , I hope Elon can change this platform, ugh it makes me want to hurl lol
funny thing is you have been spot on all along, ..................... I knew you were.
Alex, what you said, was completely true from the very beginning - in the original research proposals, they said - NOT that they would prevent transmission, but that they would reduce the number of symptoms, that's all. It definitely was never intended to prevent the spread of the virus - right from the statements of the manufacturers. It doesn't stop transmission. It doesn't prevent infection.
Well done.. very well done 👍🏻 😊
You go Alex. Teach them an expensive lesson. After you cover all your legal expenses and lost wages, you should donate the extra money to the Trump reelection campaign. That would rub them raw.
Clearly, Twitter regards your speech as violence.
Are you taking donations?
Don't worry Alex, there is a force of nature called Elon Musk that is about to unleash hurricane force winds of Twitter that will smash all the dim witted liberals to bits. Can't wait to see it!!
"There are no mulligans on this. You are going to have to defend what you said about me to the world - if you still believe it, if you think it’s defensible. And with any luck a jury will get to weigh in."
------------------------------------------------
Attention High Leprechauns of the Tribunal,
I formally charge Twitter with the egregious charge of Shenanigans & declare that there can be no Mulligans either beforehand or hereafter.
Just remember to bring your lucky charms....,
Finally someone got a clue that UK libel laws are more favorable to victims than US. You GO, AB!
Wishing you all the best with this one too. They must be held to account.
Why Ireland though?
Good luck.. hope you defeat them.. the harm they caused to many peoples reputation .. unforgivable .. go get em 🙂
Now this is actually an interesting development and idea e.g. suing Big Tech and the Media (Hey Murdoch owned owned Daily Mail???) etc in other jurisdictions where they may have entities and where defamation laws favor the defamed...
The U.S. Legal system is SO broken! It seems very US TV programme shows plea bargaining and legal tricks - true justice is nowhere to be seen. Already in UK we have been enduring Depp v Heard for weeks on our daily news as it plays out in our top court.
Now Berrenson v Twitter in Ireland. Meanwhile we have a huge backlog of homegrown cases waiting for justice.
Time to look at reform at home? But I do wish you well - and success.
Also Elon's potential liability issue reminds me of Monsanto and Roundup/Glyphosate. Got sold to German company Bayer - just in time before thousands of legal challenges in U.S. for poisoning and death. Has already cost Bayer $$ billions in payments and share value - and they aren't happy about it!
I’m cheering you on Alex! What you are doing here is so much bigger than maybe you even realize! Integrity from all the falsities and misleading agenda from the past two years (and even before that) must be exposed!!!!! You standing for the truth is of immense importance!