There is no lawsuit here. Anyone who thinks there is doesn’t understand first amendment law. It was in very poor taste for Duke professionals to sign onto a letter in which there was a pervading assumption of guilt. The letter is irresponsible to a degree that the administrators could take action—but most likely will not have the inclination, fortitude, or practical power to do so. Unless the students stand up, that’s where it ends.
Seems like there is 1983 case against durham and Nifong, but Duke and the 88 are a long shot.
>>>>There is no lawsuit here. Anyone who thinks there is doesn’t understand first amendment law. It was in very poor taste for Duke professionals to sign onto a letter in which there was a pervading assumption of guilt. The letter is irresponsible to a degree that the administrators could take action—but most likely will not have the inclination, fortitude, or practical power to do so. Unless the students stand up, that’s where it ends.
Actually, no. There are textbook matters involving the torts of “false light and “outrage.”