New Jersey Gubernatorial Nominee Seeks Clarification on Defamation Lawsuit
Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli is seeking guidance from the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) regarding a potential defamation lawsuit against his Democratic opponent, Mikie Sherrill.
Ciattarelli plans to file a personal defamation lawsuit against Sherrill, who alleged in a debate that he "killed tens of thousands of people in New Jersey, including children." Ciattarelli believes these comments were knowingly false and malicious, damaging his personal and professional reputation.
He "killed tens of thousands of people in New Jersey, including children."
Ciattarelli wants to use his own money to sue Sherrill personally, but needs clarification from ELEC on whether this would be considered "in aid of his own campaign" and count against the $18.5 million spending cap that applies to candidates receiving matching funds.
Author's summary: Ciattarelli seeks ELEC guidance on defamation lawsuit against Sherrill.