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Idaho Drag Performer Wins $1.1M in Defamation Case Against Blogger

Court finds far-right blogger falsely accused performer of indecent exposure at Pride event, leading to harassment and threats.

  • Eric Posey, also known as Mona Liza Million, was awarded $1.1 million in damages.
  • Summer Bushnell posted a doctored video falsely claiming Posey exposed himself to minors.
  • The jury found Bushnell's actions were done with reckless disregard for the truth.
  • Posey faced significant harassment and death threats following the false allegations.
  • The case underscores the potential dangers of false rhetoric against LGBTQ+ individuals.
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