StoriesAugust 8, 2023

Staff report
Rebecca Scofield
Rebecca ScofieldMelissa Hartley
Ashley Guillard
Ashley Guillard

A federal judge dismissed a TikTok personality’s counterclaims against the University of Idaho professor she accused of ordering the Nov. 13 Moscow murders that left four UI students dead.

Professor Rebecca Scofield’s attorneys filed a federal defamation lawsuit against Texas resident Ashley Guillard, the TikTok personality, in December following Guillard’s accusations. Guillard, in return, filed her own counterclaims against Scofield.

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On Tuesday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Raymond Patricco dismissed Guillard’s counterclaims against Scofield. He also dismissed Guillard’s motion to summon Scofield’s attorneys.

He didn't grant Scofield’s request to award the professor her attorney’s fees.

Scofield's defamation lawsuit against Guillard is still pending.

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