“Justice Prevails”: Ed Ahmad Speaks Out After Defamation Victory Against Travis Chase
Businessman Vows Public Will Know the Truth About “Wannabe Journalist’s” Smear Campaign
In an exclusive interview following his landmark $100 million defamation victory, New York-based Guyanese businessman Ed Ahmad spoke candidly about his legal battle against Travis Chase, whom he describes as a “wannabe journalist” who published a series of false articles about him.
“The world should know that Travis will pay for all the lies and slander he made against me,” Ahmad stated firmly during our conversation, his voice reflecting both relief and determination following the High Court’s judgment in his favor.
Ahmad successfully obtained a default judgment against Chase for $100 million, with Justice Fidela Corbin-Lincoln having ruled on the substantial damages. The case centered on what Ahmad describes as a calculated smear campaign designed to destroy his reputation.
“Travis Chase posted a series of lies in an attempt to smear my reputation,” Ahmad explained. “These weren’t just mistakes or misunderstandings – this was a deliberate campaign of falsehoods designed to damage my standing in the business community.”
Perhaps most troubling to Ahmad was what he sees as the political motivation behind the attacks. According to the businessman, Chase’s actions went beyond personal attacks and ventured into political manipulation.
“He tried to use me as a pawn to attack the PPP,” Ahmad revealed. But Guyana is blessed to have visionary leaders like President Ali and Vice President Jagdeo. A landslide victory on September 1st will be a testament to their dedication to all Guyanese.
When asked about Chase’s reputation for publishing false stories in exchange for payment, Ahmad didn’t mince words. “Everyone knows Chase’s game. He publishes false stories for whoever pays him. Recently he invented a story about government ministers being sanctioned by US authorities. Complete fabrication.”
Ahmad’s legal team built a strong case demonstrating the malicious nature of the publications and their damaging effects on Ahmad’s business interests and personal reputation, resulting in the court’s decision to grant a default judgement of $100 million in damages.
With the upcoming judgement amount, Ahmad is confident that justice has been served. “This isn’t just about money,” he emphasized. “It’s about accountability. When someone calling themselves a journalist deliberately publishes lies to destroy another person’s reputation, there must be consequences.”
Ahmad hopes his case will serve as a warning to others who might consider using false publications as weapons.
“In today’s world, anyone can claim to be a journalist and publish whatever they want online. But that doesn’t mean they can destroy people’s lives without facing justice.”
A Message to the Public
As our interview concluded, Ahmad had a clear message for the public: “Be careful what you read and who you trust. There are people out there like Travis Chase who will write anything for money, regardless of the truth or the damage they cause. My $100 million default judgement in court proves that the truth will prevail, and those who peddle lies will be held accountable.”
The case of Ed Ahmad v. Travis Chase stands as a significant victory for those who have been victims of malicious false publications. With the court’s $100 million judgment against Chase, one thing is clear: the days of consequence-free character assassination may be coming to an end.
