Power, Publicity, and the Abuse of Libel Law
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America prides itself on its freedom of expression, and it has a reputation for tightly restricted libel law. Indeed, a study of more than 600 media-related suits in the 1980s found that ninety percent were won by the media or thrown out of court before even going to trial. Even a case ending in summary judgment can cost the victorious defendant $25,000 or more, and the bill for a full trial can easily pass $100,000. The volume of libel suits has...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0195071921
ISBN13:9780195071924
Release Date:June 1992
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.8" x 8.6"
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