A federal judge has dismissed author Michael Wolff's lawsuit against former first lady Melania Trump, ruling that his legal strategy was improper.

The judge characterized Wolff's lawsuit as "contorted" and stated that his approach "is not how the federal courts work." The dismissal appears to stem from issues with how Wolff structured his legal challenge.

Wolff's lawsuit was reportedly an attempt to prevent Melania Trump from pursuing legal action against him. The case involved statements Wolff made about Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, with potential damages of $1 billion at stake.

The author had sought to use the federal court system preemptively, but the judge found this approach to be an abuse of the legal process. The ruling suggests that Wolff's method of trying to block potential litigation was procedurally flawed.

The dismissal leaves open the possibility that Melania Trump could pursue her own legal action against Wolff regarding his statements. The case highlights ongoing legal disputes involving public figures and authors over published claims and statements.