DJ fined for playing ‘F**k Tha Police’ while cops raided a bar
A DJ has been charged with disorderly conduct for playing N.W.A.’s classic ‘F*ck tha Police’ while cops attempted to clear an overcrowded bar. More »
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Nashville’s NewsChannel 5 Asks Judge To Dismiss DA’s Lawsuit
NewsChannel 5 has asked a judge to dismiss a $200 million libel lawsuit filed by Nashville DA Glenn Funk. More »
Waco judge rules Texas online impersonation law unconstitutional, violates First Amendment – Courts And Trials – Waco Trib
A McLennan County judge ruled that a law used to jail a man for posting nude photos of his ex-wife on bogus Facebook profiles is overly broad and unconstitutional. More »
Wal-Mart seeks to move libel case to federal court
BECKLEY — Wal-Mart wants a slander and libel case against the company to be heard in federal court. More »
Erin Andrews Awarded $55 Million in Lawsuit
Can’t find offhand what she sued for, but I assume intrusion upon seclusion, public disclosure of private fact and emotional distress. More »
Justice Thomas poses questions, stuns Supreme Court crowd
Justice Clarence Thomas broke 10 years of silence and provoked audible gasps at the Supreme Court on Monday when he posed questions from the bench during an oral argument.
Source: Justice Thomas poses questions, stuns Supreme Court crowd More »
Donald Trump: We’re going to ‘open up’ libel laws
“We’re going to have people sue you like you’ve never got sued before.” More »
Christian Slater’s Father Sues His Star Son for $20 Million for Allegedly Claiming He Suffered from Schizophrenia
Christian described his father as “suffering from manic-depressive schizophrenia” in a Dec 2015 interview. More »
Ciara Sues Future for $15 Million for Alleged Defamation, Slander
I have a hard time seeing this suit succeeding, especially the prior restraint elements referenced at the en. We can talk more in class next week about the elements of libel, perhaps using this case as a starting point. More »