Tag Archives: libel

“Why are lies called falsehoods now?”

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Naomi

That’s part of a reader’s comment on a New York Times story about a nutty conspiracy theory that wrecked a professional conference in Atlanta, Georgia. I can answer the question, which has been at the forefront of attacks on journalism … Continue reading →

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Defamation: “Can Trump Change Libel Laws?”

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Naomi

Source: Can Trump Change Libel Laws? – The New York Times No. Yesterday I came in praise of Linda Greenhouse, who used to cover the Supreme Court for the New York Times. Today I come in praise of Adam Liptak, … Continue reading →

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Highs and lows: American Pharoah’s owner sued for libel

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Naomi

Just before his horse won the Triple Crown, Ahmed Zayat was crowned, too — with a $10 million libel lawsuit. The lawyer for the man who alleges that Ahmed Zayat has failed to pay a $2 million gambling debt filed … Continue reading →

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