A judge tosses social media star Yashar Ali's defamation case against LA Magazine

Journalist and social media influencer Yashar Ali had his defamation lawsuit against Los Angeles Magazine tossed out by an L.A. County Judge. Judge Lynne M. Hobbs ordered Ali to pay $43,525, which includes fees and court costs.

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