DiBella’s Defamation Case Crumbles | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 2m

Thalhimer Realty Partners is moving to dismiss Lou DiBella’s defamation suit, arguing his own amended complaint proves he threatened Jason Guillot and his family — essentially admitting to the very conduct he claims was falsely reported. The feud erupted when Guillot told city officials DiBella allegedly threatened him over a land sale near the ballpark, which DiBella now claims was a ploy to get a prime spot for a competing sports bar. Thalhimer contends DiBella’s own statements in court documents confirm the threats, making his defamation claim baseless. They also assert Guillot had…