Tag Archives: defamation

“Blogger’s Incarceration Raises First Amendment Questions”

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Naomi

A weird story, from the NYT. And of course I read it fairly avidly, given that I blog. But not like this guy, whose central purpose in blogging would seem to be insulting an awful lot of powerful people and … Continue reading →

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Michael Skakel sues Nancy Grace for libel w/update

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Naomi

Don’t know why I didn’t see this story earlier. But it’s one of the most intriguing lawsuits I’ve ever heard of: you get convicted of murder, you go to prison, and a fairly ditzy talk show host (I met her … Continue reading →

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“Tom Cruise Settles Defamation Lawsuit Against Publisher”

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Naomi

Remember my report about the Tom Cruise defamation lawsuit? Well, it’s back. He settled: Tom Cruise Settles Defamation Lawsuit Against Publisher – NYTimes.com. When you read this, be aware that no monetary amount was whispered. No, no, it’s confidential. The … Continue reading →

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