Council Member Inna Vernikov sued for defamation by Russian-language media mogul

Southern Brooklyn Council Member Inna Vernikov is being sued for defamation by Russian-language media mogul Gregory Davidzon.

Davidzon alleges in court papers filed May 1 that Vernikov — who represents District 48 — attempted to damage his reputation through the “intentional and/or highly reckless publication of actionable false and misleading statements” about his conduct and character.