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iluvtennis

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4. Let them appeal. Per judge's ruling he statement is protected under First Amendment

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sat May 23, 2020, 11:48 PM

May 2020

Bashant ruled that Maddow's statement "is an opinion that cannot serve as the basis for a defamation claim," and thus is protected under the First Amendment.

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San Diego Judge Dismisses OAN's $10 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Rachel Maddow [View all] riversedge May 2020 OP

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Let them appeal. Per judge's ruling he statement is protected under First Amendment iluvtennis May 2020 #4