In a noteworthy legal defeat, Megan Thee Stallion has been denied her attempt to permanently silence blogger Milagro Gramz, as a federal judge upheld First Amendment protections in a ruling made in Miami. The judge rejected Megan’s request for a permanent injunction against Gramz, who had previously been found liable for emotional distress and for promoting deepfake pornography involving the rapper.
This ruling comes after a jury awarded Megan $59,000 in damages last year for the emotional distress caused by Gramz’s actions. However, when Megan’s legal team sought to further protect her by prohibiting Gramz from making any future statements about her, the court sided against the rapper.
Judge Cecilia Altonaga issued a detailed 40-page opinion, emphasizing that granting such an injunction would impose a “prior restraint” on free speech, violating First Amendment rights. The court highlighted that Gramz had not engaged in stalking behavior, as she had not physically approached or contacted Megan directly. Instead, the judge observed that Gramz’s posts—including comments about launching a mixtape and engaging with social media users—did not meet the legal threshold for cyberstalking.
Megan argued that Gramz’s conduct after the verdict demonstrated ongoing harassment. However, the judge found insufficient evidence to support any immediate threat, noting that Megan had already received financial compensation for past harms through the awarded damages. Additionally, the judge pointed out that Megan’s requests to ban Gramz from discussing her testimony in the Tory Lanez trial, her mental state, alcohol use, and family matters were overly broad and unconstitutional.
Ultimately, while Milagro Gramz can continue to post about Megan Thee Stallion, she remains liable for any statements that can be proven defamatory. This ruling highlights the complex interplay between public figures and individual expression in today’s digital landscape.
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