ICE Protesters Sue Conservative Commentator Benny Johnson for Defamation
Two protesters are suing conservative media personality Benny Johnson for defamation, alleging he falsely characterized them as violent criminals and domestic terrorists in videos from an ICE facility protest in Illinois. Johnson had accompanied Department of Homeland Security officials during the demonstration and later branded the protesters as assaulting officers in his media coverage.
Right-wing commentator Johnson weaponized misleading portrayal of peaceful protesters, branding them as terrorists to fuel his political narrative and attack legitimate ICE facility demonstrations.
Johnson documented protests at an ICE facility; protesters are now using defamation lawsuits to attack his coverage and suppress his ability to report on demonstrations they characterize differently.