Eric Deters files defamation lawsuit against Kimberly Guilfoyle
Summary
Eric Deters, a Republican donor, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Kimberly Guilfoyle and her legal team. The lawsuit follows a dispute about money Deters said he wired to Guilfoyle and her team's denial of his claims.Key Facts
- Eric Deters accused Kimberly Guilfoyle of asking him to wire $100,000 to pay her credit card bill.
- Deters said this payment was in exchange for Guilfoyle’s help with the Trump administration before her Senate confirmation hearing.
- Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned from her ambassador position to Greece earlier this week.
- Guilfoyle’s team questioned the authenticity of text messages Deters shared with the media.
- Deters filed a defamation lawsuit in Kentucky state court against Guilfoyle and her lawyers.
- Guilfoyle’s legal team said Deters owed her money for attending and supporting events.
- Deters denies owing money and says Guilfoyle’s team claimed his allegations were false.
- CBS News tried to contact Guilfoyle’s attorneys, Jesse Binnall and David M. Schwartz, for comment.
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