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Judge Dumps Lawsuit Against Taylor Swift, Filed By Man Accused Of Groping Her

As the trial ended its first week, the judge ruled that a former radio host couldn't prove the singer had set out to get him fired. Swift's suit accusing him of grabbing her during a photo op remains.
Taylor Swift said of the former radio host whom she has accused of groping her: "I'm being blamed for the unfortunate events of his life that are a product of his decisions." A judge has thrown out the man's lawsuit against her.

Updated 8:20 p.m. ET

A judge has thrown out a lawsuit by former radio host David Mueller against singer Taylor Swift, ruling that Mueller hadn't proved that she set out to get him fired.

Mueller's claims against Swift's mother and her radio representative continue. The singer's countersuit accusing Mueller of groping her during a photo

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