Overview
- Milagro Gramz has asked the federal court to pause enforcement of a reinstated $75,000 defamation judgment while she appeals, saying she cannot afford to pay or to post a bond.
- Megan Thee Stallion’s legal team responded by asking the judge to deny the stay or to condition any delay on a full supersedeas bond equal to the judgment plus interest and costs.
- The $75,000 award reflects a jury verdict that a blogger coordinated with others to spread false, harmful content about the rapper and was restored by the district judge in a recent amended final judgment.
- Megan’s lawyers say Gramz submitted no sworn financial affidavit, tax returns, bank statements, or other documentary evidence and also argued Gramz has not shown a likelihood of success on appeal; a supersedeas bond would guarantee payment if the appeal fails.
- If the judge denies a stay or requires a bond, the appeal would proceed to the Eleventh Circuit and the case could sharpen limits on liability for social-media commentators who coordinate to spread false content while the court still decides costs and fees.