US court fines Ashekun $300k for defaming MFM ministries
Baltimore County Circuit Court ordered Olufunke Ashekun to pay $300,000 damages to Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries USA for defamation. The ruling found her social media campaign against the church false and malicious, causing reputational harm. Ashekun faces $250,000 compensatory and $50,000 punitive damages. The court noted her campaign negatively impacted the church's professional integrity. Ashekun reportedly slumped in court before the verdict and again when the ruling was announced. This case highlights the legal risks of defamatory social media posts against religious institutions.