Posted on 04/26/2015 4:36:19 PM PDT by markomalley
Wait..What? Iowa and Wisconsin have criminalized defamation? In my 26 years as a lawyer, I never heard of criminal defamation. Think of that. The government can punish you criminally for speech? Defamation has always been about a private citizen’s right, in limited circumstances, to seek CIVIL redress against another citizen for harm to his reputation. Typical cases require, among other things, showing monetary damage stemming from the defamatory communications, except in cases of libel per se, where the communication accuses the individual of having a hideous disease, sexual deviancy (is there such a thing any more?) or the commission of a crime.
Moreover, defamation suits are always considered an exception to First Amendment free speech rights, which are jealously guarded by the law. There is also a litigation privilege that applies to statements made in court or in a court proceeding (such as a deposition, etc.). Potentially, comments about the prosecutor’s behavior in these John Doe investigations is protected. Comments about public figures or matters of public interest (such as this prosecutor) are accorded a higher level of protection from suit than private matters and individuals. Finally, statements of opinion are absolutely protected.
So, where the hell is this jerk going with these mealy-mouthed threats?
There should be a John Doe investigation of that prosecutor
History has shown that God uses ordinary people to serve his plan. In the book of Daniel there is a particular prophecy which states that the children of God will do exploits. I will leave stooping to the gutter to the godless progressives, but that doesn't mean I won't enjoy witnessing their destruction.
When police don’t even do the most cursory investigations, we get cases of them hitting the “wrong house”... whatever happened to stakeouts? Stay out there in a utility van until the guy comes out to pick up the paper and then nab him in his PJ’s??
heh
Hey Chisholm, come and get ME!
I think he is the County Prosecutor for the County where The Sheriff is named Clarke. Did the prosecutor use Sheriff Clarke’s SWAT ?
Everything said about him here is true, but the best part is...he still LOST.
Is he elected or appointed?
This asshat has an address. Just sayin’.
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LOL. Project much?
There are two nations within our borders.
There is The United States Of America and there is Democratland.
The citizens of Democratland get their money by taking it from the citizens of The United States Of America.
The citizens of Democratland will do anything, anything, to continue to be able to take money from the citizens of The United States Of America.
Fascist thug pig.
He may have used State Police SWAT. David Clarke has had some words for Chisolm.
Whatever, he needs prison.
Where the _____ was Walker while these raids were taking place??? No speeches alerting the public? No Executive Orders putting a stop to them?
Don't rein on my parade.
He didn’t know about them. Those that were harassed by this jerk were threatened into not speaking to anyone - family, friends, press, lawyers, no one.
Need to assuage your pride?
Exploits != godless conduct
Twenty years ago you could occasionally find a decent Democrat in public office. Not any more. Chisholm is the face of the Democratic Party, 2015.
"Exploits != godless conduct"
Excuse my ignorance, but I don't follow. Please explain.
Those that deny God are meant for destruction. God's word is quite clear on the matter. The righteous rejoice when evil-doers are punished. What's the big deal?
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