Celebrity Justice
Condit Dunne In by Judge

Gary Condit didn't get slandered by Dominick Dunne.

Condit's federal lawsuit against the famed author was thrown out today, after a judge ruled Dunne's comments on "Larry King Live" -- intimating that Condit had something to do with the presumed murder of Chandra Levy -- did not rise to the level of slander.

U.S. District Judge Peter Leisure ruled, "The context in which Dunne's statements were made demonstrate that they were part of a discussion about 'speculation' in the media and inaccurate media coverage."

Dunne is finishing up a highly-anticipated novel. We have no idea what Condit is up to.

Tags: Dominick Dunne, DominickDunne, Gary Condit, GaryCondit

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16. JMO, wash your dirty mouth out with BLEACH. I could give a S%!T less what she has done in her life, she was a person. Chandra had a family & meant a lot to many people...Obviously you have issues, seek help. Past the before BS, I love Dominick! One of the few shows I make time to watch. Keep on Mr. Dunne, you are a truly good man!

Posted at 7:04PM on Jul 8th 2008 by AvaBardot

17. I like Dominick Dunne. I feel horrible for him to have lost daughter through murder. Glad this case is being thrown out.
Gary C. did himself in ~ a la long line of such perverts such as Bill Clinton and Peter Cook.

Posted at 7:27PM on Jul 8th 2008 by scarlett

18. Hey Condit! why wouldn't you be honest with the police? Did you take a lie detector test?????
Dunn is the best!

Posted at 7:41PM on Jul 8th 2008 by Lam

19.
looks like a casting call for the debunked
television show QUEEN-for-a-day.........

Posted at 7:52PM on Jul 8th 2008 by kendall francois

20. Congratulations Mr. Dunne,
As always you do the world justice with your reporting. With your talent why not reach further say the Olpympics/China and Darfur? You are so elegant and persuasive. Best to you!
mb

Posted at 9:45PM on Jul 8th 2008 by marmar

21. I think Condit and Peter Cook have lots of the same interests. Maybe they go girl watching together down at the peep show.

Posted at 10:42PM on Jul 8th 2008 by Roger C.

22. Who killed Chandra Levy?

Posted at 3:26AM on Jul 9th 2008 by toomanydoggies

23. Memo to Condit: Free speech is alive and well!

Posted at 12:10AM on Jul 9th 2008 by Linda

24. I've followed Dunne for years, seen interviews, and I've read several of Dunne's novels, and I have to agree that he is rather arrogant - touting his rubbing elbows w/ the upper crust of society, etc. However, he is to be commended for sticking to his commitment of following "murders & murderers" as his quest for justice for other victims. He does report the truth and debunks the inaccurate rumors in the various cases. Good for him, continue on "Old Man"!

Posted at 1:15AM on Jul 9th 2008 by Susan

25. Condit's just pissed because he can't get a real job...he recently tried to sue a small Arizona newspaper for slander and lost. I think he and wife running around suing anyone they can for the cash. The Baskin Robbins ice cream parlors they own in AZ aren't doing so hot...they are being sued by the head company. What a bunch of frickin' losers.
Dunne rocks though...glad he didn't have to pay that old perv anything.

Posted at 2:11AM on Jul 9th 2008 by boomom

26. Ahhh, I think You mean "Insinuating", not "Intimating", TMZ. :P

Posted at 4:09AM on Jul 9th 2008 by Bell

27.

Every time I see anything about Condit, it makes me all squinty. I don't know whether it is the fact that I don't believe him as a politician or as a person. Or both.

I'm still giving him the squint eye.

Posted at 10:11AM on Jul 9th 2008 by OCD

28. Dominick Dunne and Vanity Fair are only concerned with the crimes and murders of rich people. Journalist is only his latest reinvention, and he's a celebrity hound.

Gary Condit was right to take umbrage and try to clear his name. Chandra Levy's body was eventually found, but she was never declared pregnant.

We may never know who did her in, but it wasn't linked to the elderly Okie, now was it?

Posted at 1:46PM on Jul 9th 2008 by Carolyn A-B

29. TO JOM: u r just a little lower then the land that dogs s%*t on. would feel that way if it were your sister ? your mother ? your girlfriend - all under the same conditions ? All women need to steer clear of you !! No doubt you've been abusive to some of girlfriends. Care to answer ? Oh, i'm sorry, that would require the truth and you wouldn't dare own up to that.
Hope you hold a discussion of your thoughts at your family's dinner table.

Posted at 7:47PM on Jul 9th 2008 by Michael

30. Love Dom Dunn. He's always right on the money. Love his show too.

Posted at 11:01AM on Jul 10th 2008 by muffy

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