Tag Archives: defamation

Discovery: it kills libel lawsuit and sends plaintiff to jail

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Naomi

Most important, [Alan] Rusbridger [editor of the Guardian] wanted the newspaper to be known for investigative reporting. Under its previous editor, the Guardian had launched a few prominent investigations, including its coverage of Jonathan Aitken, a Tory Cabinet minister; the … Continue reading →

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“German Outrage Swells Over a Bishop’s Spending”

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Naomi

German outrage? I read the first paragraphs of this NYT story by Alison Smale and I was outraged! And I’m not German. Nor am I Catholic. BERLIN — Since being elected in March, Pope Francis has quickly made a mark … Continue reading →

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Right-wing libel suit rejected … in Israel

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Naomi

Defamation is a tricky accusation. Someone can feel offended by a written criticism (libel) and sue for defamation. But it’s really hard to sustain such a lawsuit in a rational court. Even in Jerusalem, where an extreme nationalistic organization sued … Continue reading →

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