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

Baldoni’s lawsuit, first reported by Variety, was filed Tuesday against the New York Times for libel, false light invasion of privacy, promissory fraud and breach of implied-in-fact contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2025

Bush contended the statement cast him in a false light.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Then he was lifted and hurled by Coach Murphy toward the infield lights, his spikes silvered with false light, and Ben came down laughing and jubilant to Coach Murphy.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy