Brian Butler has filed a lawsuit against an anonymous individual, known only by their social media handle "@TheKatanall", in the Circuit Court for the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida. The case number is 502024CA002802XXXAMB Div: AE and was filed on March 26, 2024.
Butler, a former employee of Mar-a-Lago and key witness in a federal indictment concerning Donald Trump's handling of classified documents, alleges that he was subjected to false and malicious attacks on social media. The defendant reportedly claimed that Butler had been sued by his former employer for falsification and misrepresentation and had his Florida insurance license suspended.
The plaintiff is seeking damages in excess of $50,000.00, exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney’s fees. The defamatory statements were allegedly directed at Butler with full knowledge of their falsity and intended to damage his reputation, credibility, and livelihood.