[connectthedots]

There's a clause, it basicly makes it very hard to sue "City Hall" It's called sovereign immunity. I doubt he can be sued personally (you'd have to prove forethought and intentional malice), rather the municipality would be liable then you run into sovereign immunity.

You do not understand defamation law. Don't think this guy has vroseed the line, yet; but he was getting close to it.

It is a lot easier to sue city hall than you think. Cities have no immunity for defamation or civil rights claims.

[OakOak]

You know more than I ... I am aware of other types of actions - such as police brutality, where sovereign immunity severely limits action against the town or city.

If you say defamation is different, GREAT! These guys have been criticized more in the press than the players in the 911
attack. They've been attacked more than Saddam Hussein, as far the media goes.

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[GAgal]

Last Sunday when Duke students were warned that there had been threats of violence, the News and Observer printed in the front section of the paper the lacrosse team roster poster with the pictures and names of all 47 players.

If Nifong can't be sued, I hope someone sues the N&O for that reckless and potentially deadly decision.