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Clare Locke LLP Files Amicus Brief for Megan Thee Stallion

On December 30, 2025, Clare Locke LLP, a highly regarded law firm specializing in defamation, filed a motion to submit an amicus brief supporting Megan Thee Stallion's efforts to reinstate a jury's defamation verdict against Milagro Cooper. This case, currently under consideration in the Southern District of Florida, raises significant questions about the responsibilities and definitions surrounding media and public commentary in defamation cases.

Megan Thee Stallion, the acclaimed rapper, previously won a jury decision holding Cooper accountable for defamation. However, Cooper's legal team argued against this verdict, citing Florida's retraction-demand statute, which they claim should only apply to traditional media representatives rather than entertainers or social media influencers.

In response to this, Clare Locke LLP’s amicus brief emphasizes key distinctions regarding who qualifies for protection under this statute. They clarify that the law applies exclusively to individuals engaged in genuine media duties and does not extend to entertainers who may not adhere to the same standards of impartiality. During the trial, Cooper identified herself not as a journalist but as an