Writer named in controversial ‘media men’ list wins round in court

While the ruling makes a trial in the case more of a possibility, it’s still possible the case could be resolved by the judge on other grounds. | Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images

A libel lawsuit over a widely circulated Google spreadsheet listing men in the news media who had allegedly committed sexual assault, abuse or similar improprieties moved closer to trial Thursday after a judge rejected a bid by the document’s creator to resolve the case in her favor.

Prepared at the height of the #metoo movement in 2017, the “shitty media men” list caused a major stir, with some defending the right of

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