false light
Example Sentences
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“Defendants have caused Plaintiffs reputational and financial harm, public embarrassment, unfairly tarnished their business reputations, portrayed them in a false light, and negatively affected President Trump, and the other Plaintiffs’ public standing,” the lawsuit said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 1, 2026
Attorneys for the “Kardashians” reality stars and businesswomen sued the “One Wish” singer Wednesday for defamation and false light publicity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2025
The Richmond-based court also upheld the lower court’s decision to side with the news organizations against Blankenship’s false light invasion of privacy and civil conspiracy claims, again saying he lacked sufficient evidence.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2023
You depicted the people in a false light, not at all who they are, to garner ratings and make money.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2022
The wall extends in all directions, except for the part that is the stone wall with the false light.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
