Posted on 03/29/2016 7:13:05 PM PDT by kevcol
Several political figures have already poked their noses into the issue. Most say that if the allegations are indeed untrue, the Republican presidential candidate should have filed a case already.
On Monday, former Governor Mike Huckabee said that if the senator wants to fight these latest accusations about him, he should start by suing the publication. The governor even cited the lawsuit between Gawker and former WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan adding, "I think he’s got a terrific opportunity to file the lawsuit. And, that’s the way to fight some of this stuff."
(Excerpt) Read more at inquisitr.com ...
Bingo. Basically Cruz is going to have to bend over and take this from the NE,,and if he has had affairs, hope they don’t have the goods on him, otherwise it’s game over. Informative article from 1991 in the Times explains why celebrities never sue.
http://www.nytimes.com/1991/01/04/news/how-the-supermarket-tabloids-stay-out-of-court.html
Why? I think Huckster has a point. What the Hulkster's case shows is that some courts and juries are more sympathetic to the notion that even public figures have a protectable interest in a private life. Twenty years ago, I think the spirit was more that everything was fair game. Whether the verdict stands on appeal - who knows? But the analogy isn't totally off-base.
Huckabee is ignorant. Hogan sued Gawker for invasion of privacy.
Cruz cannot sue NE for libel based on incorrect, harmful allegations that damaged his reputation. He is a public figure. To prevail in a libel case, Cruz would have to prove that NE acted with malice and knew the allegations to be false.
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure?
No. No strange.
Cruz cannot sue NE for libel based on incorrect, harmful allegations that damaged his reputation. He is a public figure. To prevail in a libel case, Cruz would have to prove that NE acted with malice and knew the allegations to be false.
LOL
Mr. Wolff said that The Enquirer's success in avoiding legal judgments stems from its careful reporting and editing and its reliance on legal advice throughout the editorial process.
In addition to the three lawyers from Williams & Connolly who represent The Enquirer in litigation matters, a group of four lawyers from the firm reads nearly every article before publication. Other supermarket tabloids have similar policies.
This must be cleared up NOW, not over time. We cannot have a Republican nominee with this type of behavior, or even innuendo of this type of behavior. That will be a guaranteed Dem win.
He can’t file the lawsuit, it has to be the women who are non-public figures, he can’t file a lawsuit unless he can prove harm which would mean loosing the nomination and proving this was the cause.
I’m not sure this can be cleared up as a young woman who works for ESPN and the LA Times just tweeted that she had a fling with Teddy back in 2012-2013. Unless she is lying this is going to put Ted on the hot seat.
... He is a public figure. To prevail in a libel case, Cruz would have to prove that NE acted with malice and knew the allegations to be false...
And???
Apparently this sex-scandal was baited on line over 7 months ago. They solicit tips and comments posted to a forum. Ironically, no one won the August contest. But Cruz was selected in December as the busTed one.
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The Presidential Candidate And The Journalist
AUGUST 13, 2015
EXCLUSIVE!
[Blind Gossip] Whether you love or hate this Presidential Candidate, he certainly gets people talking. One of those people is a female journalist from a large media company. She had an affair with the married Candidate. She has been talking to friends and colleagues about how worried she is that the story of the affair will break nationally and ruin them both.
EXCLUSIVE! Presidential Candidate Affair:
December 14, 2015
[Blind Gossip] We have the scoop about a dramatic revelation that is expected to shake up the U.S. Presidential race within the next few weeks!
One of the candidates who is expected to make it through to the primary election is going to have to face accusations about a very recent affair. The person with whom they were having the affair: A lobbyist!
Needless to say, this accusation will raise all kinds of questions about impulse control, judgment, honesty, integrity, and vulnerability to influence from special interest groups… as well as their portrayal of themselves as “happily married” and committed to family values.
This could be a game-changer, folks!
..The Enquirer said there are rumors, we don’t know if they are true blah, blah, blah.
So what on earth could Cruz sue over...
Malicious rumors are actionable in a lawsuit.
Good article.
“Mr. Wolff said that The Enquirer’s success in avoiding legal judgments stems from its careful reporting and editing and its reliance on legal advice throughout the editorial process.”
Sounds like they do a good job when the chips are down. Ted could sue because it’s not about actually going to court and litigating it, that would be the worst case scenario for him and a difficult climb mainly because of discovery and disclosure. It is wrong to state because they don’t go to trial that therefore the plaintiff shouldn’t sue. Here’s the point:
“As a result, very few lawsuits ever come to trial. Some end with a settlement that includes a printed retraction or an agreement that the newspaper will not write anything about the celebrity for a specified period.”
You don’t hear a lot of these because the plaintiff’s lawyer sends a threatening letter and a number get settled out of court. So for Ted, get his lawyer to send a threatening letter. At least he could claim ‘my lawyers have corresponded with the magazine.” But there is likely more than enough evidence that he won’t even do that.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3414312/posts?page=27#27
A young journo using her body to bait a source, staffer sleeping with her boss, & a stone cold frigid wife. These are not DC women I know.
Feb 16, 2014 Amanda Carpenter tweeter feed
Hey Ted, it’s not an alleged sex scandal. It’s a sex scandal.
They may be alleged charges, but it’s a scandal bub.
One of the women he supposedly had an affair with is a Trump national spokesperson. Where is her statement?
Never mind it was a rhetorical question.
I agree. Circular firing squad. Gonna’ hand the election to “ The Witch”.
“she” is a hoax.
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