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Project Veritas Wins Victory Against New York Times In Defamation Action

JonathanTurley

Sullivan’s lawsuit was one of a number of civil actions brought under state laws that targeted Northern media covering the violence against freedom marchers. The Supreme Court ruled that tort law could not be used to overcome First Amendment protections for free speech or the free press. New York Times.

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Project Veritas Sues CNN In Latest Media Defamation Lawsuit

JonathanTurley

If they are able to get into discovery, the Project could seek depositions with Twitter and CNN officials — a prospect neither company would relish. The Supreme Court ruled that tort law could not be used to overcome First Amendment protections for free speech or the free press.

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