JRL 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: John Peter Zenger, Patriot Act, New York Journal-American
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Roots of american free speech: 1733- john peter zenger case. Zenger"s new york journal accused ny governor of corruption, governor had zinger thrown in jail for. Post 9/11 limits on free speech: usa patriot act. Libel: any published statement that unjustifiably exposes someone to ridicule or contempt. Libel- elements of libel: defamation, identification, publication. Statements made in governments meetings, in court, or in government documents is protected. Strong defense: the strongest reasons people want media inside the courtroom for third parties, opinion, parody. Opinions neither true nor false so can"t be libelous. Can other people recognize person in story, even if name isn"t used. Story is published or broadcast and seen by a third party. Libel- ny times vs. sullivan: march 29, 1960, l. b. Physical trespass into a space surrounding a person or property under his/her control. True but embarrassing facts that are not newsworthy. Right to commercial use of name/ image (merchandise)
