# Hunter Biden Wins $1.7 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Former Overstock CEO

Hunter Biden won a $1.7 million defamation lawsuit against former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne over a false claim that Biden accepted a bribe from Iran. The jury found Byrne liable for spreading the allegation. This case highlights the legal consequences of unsubstantiated accusations against public figures.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/11/hunter-biden-defamation-suit) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:01:11 GMT