TikTok psychic seeks relief from $10m verdict for false claims in Idaho student murders
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A TikTok psychic is appealing a $10 million verdict for falsely accusing a professor in the Idaho student murders.
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This case highlights the financial risks of making false public accusations online, potentially impacting anyone who uses social media platforms.
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Tarot card reader Ashley Guillard, a self-proclaimed psychic, is appealing a $10m civil court jury verdict for falsely accusing history professor Rebecca Scofield of involvement in the 2022 University of Idaho student murders. Guillard made these false claims in TikTok videos. The jury ordered Guillard to pay $10 million in damages to Scofield. Guillard's appeal seeks relief from this substantial financial judgment.
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Ashley Guillard is appealing the $10 million civil court jury verdict.
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