If only The News would listen to Emptywheel:
It is ALWAYS a mistake to serve as a data mule for Donald #Trump, disseminating his false claims w/o filter.
It is ESPECIALLY a mistake to do so w/o noting that he's talking about a rape and rape defamation case.
Do not give him propaganda for free.
@GottaLaff I wonder, if a news outlet repeats a defamatory claim, can they be made liable?
Seems like that would curtail that behavior real quick.
“Libel is related to defamation, generally referring to statements made about someone without just cause and exposing them to public contempt. Liable, on the other hand, is an adjective referring to the person legally responsible for something, such as a debt that is owed. The related noun, liability refers to the legal responsibility itself.”
dictionary.com
Something similar I guess…
@EVDHmn Huh? I know what both mean and the differences. I’m saying that if a news org quotes something in a story, the 1A would prevent them from being prosecuted and held liable for… libel.
In fact, one of the Legals on MSNBC said that Trump likely won’t be sued for defamation again… yet… by E Jean because he’s RTing others’ libelous comments, but not making those comments himself, using her name.
Laffy
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