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To: Dr. Eckleburg

Different standards for liable and defamation in Europe.

In the US, truth is a defense against such charges, and opinion is not actionable.

Not so in Europe.


5 posted on 08/21/2009 10:41:22 AM PDT by Calvinist_Dark_Lord ((I have come here to kick @$$ and chew bubblegum...and I'm all outta bubblegum! ~Roddy Piper))
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To: Dr. Eckleburg

Saw the Times Online UK URL, but didn’t see that this was in a US court.

It will be tossed out on appeal.


9 posted on 08/21/2009 10:42:47 AM PDT by Calvinist_Dark_Lord ((I have come here to kick @$$ and chew bubblegum...and I'm all outta bubblegum! ~Roddy Piper))
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