Noir Nation, there’s been a major twist in the courtroom battle between Megan Thee Stallion and blogger Milagro Cooper — and this update is shaking the table all over again.

⚖️ Defamation Claim Tossed, But Milagro Still Liable

After a jury originally found Milagro liable for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress, Judge Cecilia Altonaga has now stepped in with a new ruling. While the judge threw out the defamation portion, Milagro is not walking away untouched. The remaining claims still stands and so does a hefty bill.

📜 Florida Law Played a Key Role

Judge Altonaga based her decision on Section 770.01 of the Florida Statutes, which requires anyone suing a media outlet or media-adjacent figure for defamation to send a written notice at least five days before filing a lawsuit. The jury determined Milagro qualifies as a media entity, meaning Megan’s team needed to follow that rule. According to the judge, there’s no evidence that this notice was ever sent — which makes the defamation claim legally invalid in Florida.

💥 Remaining Claims Still Stan

However, everything else didn’t get tossed out. Judge Altonaga sided with Megan on the remaining claims, including intentional infliction of emotional distress and promotion of an altered sexual depiction, both of which were upheld.

💸 Milagro’s Payment Reduced

As a result, Milagro will now be required to pay $59,000, reduced from the original $75,000 awarded by the jury. The judge also clarified that any additional requests for fees must wait until post-trial motions are complete or until an appeal runs its course.