American Military News by Liz George 9/1/2022
The Gold Star family of a Marine who was killed during the Biden administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan is suing actor Alec Baldwin for $25 million over Baldwin’s accusation that the fallen Marine’s sister was an “insurrectionist.” The family alleges that Baldwin’s accusation led to online abuse.
The widow and sister of Marine Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum filed suit against Baldwin on Friday for alleged defamation, invasion of privacy, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress, according to The New York Post.
The lawsuit comes after Baldwin posted on Instagram that he gave $5,000 to McCollum’s widow, Jiennah Crayton — a gift that he called a “tribute to a fallen soldier.” The actor had reached out to McCollum’s sister, Roice, and asked that the money be given to Crayton.
After Baldwin sent the check, Roice shared a photo on Instagram of herself at the Washington Monument on Jan. 6, 2021. The lawsuit states that Roice was in Washington, DC, during the storming of the Capitol, but she was protesting Joe Biden’s certification as president-elect and did not participate in any rioting or unlawful activity.
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