Fox News host Eric Bolling took to Twitter to let fans know he was fighting back against allegations published by Huffington Post contributor Yashar Ali that accused him of sending lewd, unsolicited pictures of his genitalia to women and got him suspended from his role as co-host of the Fox News Specialists.
Overwhelmed by all the support I have received. Thank you
I look forward to clearing my name asap
— 🇺🇸ERIC BOLLING🇺🇸 (@ericbolling) August 7, 2017
Two days later, it appears Bolling has finally thrown a counterpunch, going after the Huffington Post reporter with a hefty lawsuit to the tune of $50 million.
Maybe it seems like a lot, but what’s a good name worth these days, especially if you’re a male Fox News host?
BREAKING: ERIC BOLLING Drops Defamation Lawsuit on Yashar Ali for $50 Million in damages. Thank You @ericbolling for Fighting these goons!
— Matt Couch (@RealMattCouch) August 9, 2017
The information came courtesy of Ali himself, who posted the news on his Twitter account.
Just received a summons. Eric Bolling is suing me for defamation – $50 million in damages. I stand by my reporting + will protect my sources
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) August 9, 2017
It's important to note that Bolling's summons does not include HuffPost – he is coming after me personally. I'm a big boy…but very telling https://t.co/nvludsIV87
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) August 9, 2017
Bolling has maintained his innocence through it all. Of Ali’s supposed dozen anonymous sources, none have actually come forward publicly, and former co-worker Michelle Fields has denied being one of them, even calling the Fox News host “nothing but professional” regarding his interactions with her.
Some on social media were looking forward to exploring the issue further:
This seems potentially ill-conceived. Discovery and depositions might yield all-too interesting material on his end…. https://t.co/ZjcQQPI8Q6
— Garrett M. Graff (@vermontgmg) August 9, 2017
As horrible as this is for @yashar, I am excited for him to do discovery on Eric Bolling https://t.co/QwX9EFn38X
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) August 9, 2017
But if Bolling is innocent as he insists he is, this won’t be a concern and surely is something he’s thought through.
CNN reporter Tom Kludt published some of the original lawsuit via Twitter:
Here's @ericbolling's lawsuit against @yashar. pic.twitter.com/QNvM2Jkkul
— Tom Kludt (@TomKludt) August 9, 2017
In another tweet, Yashar Ali doubled down by insisting he is “not going to stop reporting on Eric Bolling or anyone else.”
Not going to stop reporting on Eric Bolling or anyone else. I've had family members killed/jailed in Iran, a lawsuit isn't going to scare me https://t.co/nvludsIV87
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) August 9, 2017
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