Part 5/10:
The Main Arguments: Merits, Defamation, and Legal Reality
Alysa Merante’s legal team claimed that Smash JT’s statements were defamatory, alleging that these claims falsely damaged her reputation and business interests, including accusations that he profited from negativity. Ron Coleman’s response was grounded in legal technicalities, asserting that the statements are protected speech under U.S. law, covering truth, opinion, and fair comment.