Judge tosses Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, calls it 'contorted' and not how 'courts work'
A federal judge dismissed Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, describing it as a 'contorted' effort. Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil stated that the case did not align with how federal courts operate. The lawsuit arose after Trump threatened to sue Wolff for $1 billion over alleged defamatory statements regarding her involvement with Jeffrey Epstein.
- ▪Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil called Wolff's lawsuit 'not how the federal courts work.'
- ▪Wolff filed the lawsuit to prevent Melania Trump from suing him for $1 billion.
- ▪Vyskocil noted that both parties engaged in 'inappropriate level of tactical gamesmanship.'
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Jeffrey Epstein Judge tosses Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, calls it 'contorted' and not how 'courts work' Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil said she wouldn't be 'conscripted to oversee an abusively presented spat' By Brie Stimson Fox News Published May 22, 2026 9:59pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Melania Trump advisor reveals why she addressed Jeffrey Epstein 'lies' Melania Trump publicly denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein, calling for an end to 'disgraceful lies' and demanding congressional action for survivors. Senior advisor Marc Beckman emphasizes her clear record and advocacy for Epstein victims, pushing for a public hearing.
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