Covington Student Nick Sandmann Prepares Massive Lawsuit

Covington Student Nick Sandmann Prepares Massive Lawsuit
Nick Sandmann, wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat, looks at Nathan Phillips, a Native American anti-President Donald Trump activist, after Philipps approached the Covington Catholic High School student in Washington, on Jan. 18, 2019. Survival Media Agency via AP
Colin Fredericson
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Lawyers for the Covington Catholic High School student who was demonized by the media are making preparations to potentially sue celebrities, media entities, politicians, and others for libel and defamation. Lawyers sent out more than 50 letters instructing potential defendants not to destroy evidence.

Nick Sandmann, the 16-year-old seen in the viral video standing in front of a Native American man playing a drum, was trashed by prominent figures like actor Jim Carey, actress Alyssa Milano, Senator Elizabeth Warren; media organizations like the New York Times and the Washington Post; and many others in a mob-like fashion.

Colin Fredericson
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