Libel Suit Dismissed Over Hazing Letter | Pierre News

A former baseball player’s libel suit against two media outlets was tossed out after a judge ruled the American Legion’s letter accurately reflected his guilty plea to accessory to a felony in a hazing case involving digital anal penetration. Though Mandel argued the letter misrepresented his innocence on rape charges, the court found the core facts true — the hazing occurred, and he admitted involvement. The ruling underscores how defamation claims falter when truth is established through legal admissions, even if the plaintiff seeks to minimize the severity of the acts. While the media defendants are off the hook, the lawsuit against the American Legion remains active — and baseball in Mitchell continues thanks to a new team stepping in. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df8afb3635b1fe19