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How GOP Legislatures Can Copy Johnny Depp
and Defang the Lying Press Tomorrow With
One Simple Trick

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Posted By: Judy W., 6/7/2022 11:13:37 AM

The courtroom battle between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard fascinated America like few that came before it. (Snip) Captain Jack Sparrow’s big win is proof that America’s courts remain a venue where Americans can defend their reputations and win justice for themselves, without playing by the ever-changing rules of a sinister and malicious media. And Depp’s win also demonstrates the viability of defamation law, specifically, as a way to vindicate one’s reputation against media smears. Defamation laws don’t just exist for deep-pocketed celebrities. They provide a path for all American patriots to win important victories, and at this very moment patriotic legislatures can help more plaintiffs achieve them.

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The article points out that accusations of being a racist are often discounted by courts and legislatures as defamation but are really more damaging to the victims than any other kind of slur. State legislatures can change their defamation laws to include that and other terms that that are wantonly flung around, such as white supremacist.

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Reply 1 - Posted by: Laotzu 6/7/2022 11:34:15 AM (No. 1178747)
This article if fundamentally important for what it represents -- fighting back instead of navel-gazing over how great America used to be. We need another thousand.
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Reply 2 - Posted by: 2assume 6/7/2022 12:06:07 PM (No. 1178784)
Depp was never held responsible for threatening the life of a sitting President.“When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?” he asked a cheering crowd at the Glastonbury music festival in the U.K. on Thursday night. “Now I want to clarify, I am not an actor. I lie for a living. However, it’s been awhile and maybe it’s time.”
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Reply 3 - Posted by: T&L 6/7/2022 2:32:26 PM (No. 1178924)
Hmmm... Should any other accusations of "hatefulness" such as anti-Semitism, or homophobia be considered as "per se" defamitory as well?
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Reply 4 - Posted by: MindMadeUp 6/7/2022 3:29:05 PM (No. 1178973)
True that those throwing around fake accusations of racism, sexism, rape, etc. should be sued. Unfortunately, I suspect you still need the charisma and money of Johnny Depp to succeed against them in court. It also doesn't hurt to have incompetent boobs on the opposing legal team.
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Reply 5 - Posted by: MDConservative 6/7/2022 3:36:48 PM (No. 1178979)
It's all great when it works for you. What happens when it flips on you? Those injured may already lawyer up and sue. Have at it. Your right to be heard in court. Start loosening or modifying the rules and you're asking for as much trouble as you think you're inflicting on those others.
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