A federal court in Delaware dismissed Raymond Epps' defamation lawsuit against Fox News, marking the second ruling against him. Epps, a former Marine and Donald Trump supporter, alleged that the network falsely accused him of being a government agent during the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection, which led to harassment and death threats against him. U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Hall ruled that Epps did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that Fox News knew its statements were false. Epps had previously been given a chance to refile his case after an initial dismissal in 2024 but still fell short in proving his claims. His lawsuit highlighted that Tucker Carlson, who hosted Fox’s most popular show at the time, was a prominent promoter of the conspiracy theory against him. Fox News welcomed the ruling, emphasizing the importance of press freedoms under the First Amendment. Epps had previously pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor related to the January 6 riot and was pardoned by Trump, along with others involved in the insurrection.