“Voters wrongly accused of fraud cannot sue for defamation, NC court says”

NC Newsline: “Individuals and law firms making false claims of fraudulent voting cannot be sued for defamation,  the NC Supreme Court ruled Thursday. 

The state Supreme Court’s five Republican justices ruled unanimously that people and entities bringing election protests enjoy “absolute privilege” that protects them from defamation lawsuits. 

The case stems from false claims of double voting in 2016 after Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper defeated incumbent Republican Gov. Pat McCrory in a close election.”