Jury Selection Begins in $108 Million Defamation Case Against Former George Mason University Law Professor

Jury selection is set to commence in the defamation trial involving Joshua D. Wright, a former George Mason University law professor. Wright is suing for $108 million in damages, alleging defamation by two female attorneys who accused him of sexual misconduct. The trial, taking place in Virginia state court, will be presided over by Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Manuel A. Capsalis, an alumnus of the same law school. The defendants, Elyse Dorsey from Kirkland & Ellis and Angela Landry from Freshfields, are anticipated to employ an anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) defense strategy through their legal counsel. Further details of the trial’s proceedings can be found here.