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Gothmog

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4. Since the NYT v. Sullivan, the First amendment has been protected in defamation cases

Reply to LouisvilleDem (Reply #3)

Sun Sep 7, 2014, 08:26 AM

Sep 2014

The case law still protects the First Amendment. Tne NYT case represented a valid way to balance the First Amendment against lies and false statements made against a public figure.

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Michael Mann's Brief Lays Out Details On Nat. Review Case; Accusation Of Dishonesty Is Defamation [View all] hatrack Sep 2014 OP

The wheels of justice grind slowly Demeter Sep 2014 #1

Prof. Mann should win this argument Gothmog Sep 2014 #2

Careful what you wish for LouisvilleDem Sep 2014 #3

Since the NYT v. Sullivan, the First amendment has been protected in defamation cases Gothmog Sep 2014 #4

Did you read the article? A factual allegation of fraud needs evidence. hatrack Sep 2014 #5

The ACLU disagrees with you LouisvilleDem Sep 2014 #6

I'm sure that the ACLU will be thrilled to hear your opinion hatrack Sep 2014 #7

The ACLU defends an accusation of professional fraud? Nihil Sep 2014 #8

Lots of assumptions in there LouisvilleDem Sep 2014 #9