Elmer Stewart Rhodes III has filed a civil complaint against USA Today, Gannett Co., Inc., reporter Will Carless, and his ex-wife Tasha Adams in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Rhodes accuses the defendants of defamation, civil conspiracy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit stems from an article published by USA Today that portrayed Rhodes as a threat to his family and others if pardoned by former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riots. Rhodes argues that these claims are false and maliciously intended to harm his reputation.
Source: 425cv01196_Elmer_v_Stewart_Usa_Todayr_Complaint_Eastern_District_of_Texas.pdf
