Rep. Nancy Mace Sued for Defamation by Brian Musgrave

Rep. Nancy Mace is facing a defamation lawsuit from Brian Musgrave, one of the men she accused of sexual crimes in a speech on the House floor, where she claimed he was involved in filming sexual assaults. Musgrave denies the allegations, asserting he did not participate in or have access to any illicit activities, and argues that Mace's statements have damaged his reputation and life. The lawsuit challenges the Speech or Debate Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which generally protects lawmakers from legal consequences for remarks made in Congress. Mace's speech included claims of finding hidden cameras and thousands of illicit recordings, accusations that Musgrave and others have categorically denied. The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages and questions the extent of congressional immunity when defamatory statements are repeated outside the legislative context. Mace has not publicly commented on the lawsuit, and both legal and political ramifications are anticipated as she considers a gubernatorial run.