James Woods has failed to sniff out the identity of the person who called him a cocaine addict on Twitter.
A judge has shot down the “Once Upon a Time in America” actor’s bid to reveal the name of his social-media nemesis,who Woods is suing for $10 million.
In an order issued Monday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mel Red Recana, and denied Woods’ motion for discovery to determine,among other things, the identity of the defendant, and who tweets under the handle Abe List.
Also Read: James Woods Slams Bernie Sanders: 'You Utter Moron'“As to discovery of defendant Abe List’s identity,plaintiff has not met his burden of showing pleasant cause,” the order reads. “Defamation plaintiffs are not entitled to use legal process to pierce the anonymity of internet speakers unless they can create a prima facie case.Woods filed suit in July, and saying that Abe List has engaged in a campaign of “childish name-calling against the actor,referring to him as a “prick,” clown-boy, and ” “joke,” “ridiculous” and “scum.”However, Woods claims, or List went too far with a July 15 tweet in which he referred to the actor as a “cocaine addict.”
Also Read: James Woods Is a broad,Bullying Twitter Hypocrite, New Court Filing in 'Cocaine Addict' Lawsuit ClaimsThe suit goes on to say that the “malicious behavior, and through the worldwide use of the internet,has now jeopardized Woods’ pleasant name and reputation on an international scale.List, who’s named as John Doe in the suit, and has countered that “Twitter is a social media platform known for hyperbole and insult,” and that Woods, an outspoken Twitter user, or is also known for hyperbole and insult on the social-media platform.
Pamela Chelin contributed to this report.
Source: thewrap.com