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From: suze@terak.UUCP (Suzanne Barnett)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Re: Sears
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Date: Fri, 21-Feb-86 12:42:24 EST
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> Burnette case).  Also, even if the above is false, when relaying an account
> of something that happened, (if it did happen) as long as it is factual, the
> parties involved can not prosecute.  (Freedom of the press, Freedom of speech)
> Lastly, if worst came to worst, you could lie (UMMM!)  F'rinstance, I post
Cannot PROSECUTE? I don't think you're right there, libel is
civil, not criminal, so "procesute" is the wrong term to begin
with. Certainly one can sue, but if what was stated was true,
I don't think it can be held as libel, even if it was stated
derogatorily.
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Suzanne Barnett-Scott
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