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Sean Hannity demands retraction from New York Times over 'defamatory' coverage
Fox News ^ | April 27 2020 | Joseph A. Wulfsohn

Posted on 04/27/2020 11:02:35 PM PDT by knighthawk

Attorneys for Fox News’ Sean Hannity have formally demanded The New York Times issue an apology and retract coverage of his remarks on the coronavirus outbreak on the cable news network.

Hannity’s legal team on Monday fired off a detailed letter to the newspaper over three separate pieces by columnist Ginia Bellafante, contributing writer Kara Swisher and media columnist Ben Smith which they said all showed “an outrageous disregard for the truth.” The letter demanded action within 24 hours.

“Failure to do so will leave Mr. Hannity with no alternative but to consider instituting immediate legal proceedings against you,” it stated.

(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bias; fakenews; mediabias; msm; nytimes; seanhannity

1 posted on 04/27/2020 11:02:35 PM PDT by knighthawk
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To: knighthawk

Sean: If you didn’t get a retraction within your time limit, sue them. Don’t “CONSIDER” doing it. Just do it!

Bullshit walks, lawsuits talk!


2 posted on 04/27/2020 11:29:36 PM PDT by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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To: MadMax, the Grinning Reaper

The “consider” part is to avoid a claim that Hannity and his attorney are engaging in extortion.


3 posted on 04/27/2020 11:33:51 PM PDT by Rockingham
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To: MadMax, the Grinning Reaper

In lawyer land one has to send a demand letter prior to suing. Pads the billing.


4 posted on 04/27/2020 11:36:33 PM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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In lawyer land one has to send a demand letter prior to suing. Pads the billing.

You couldn't be more ignorant. It is very easy and inexpensive to send a demand letter. A demand letter is sent in the hope of ending the controversy before the much more expensive act of instituting litigation. Lawyers who hose their clients on billing don't have clients for very long.

5 posted on 04/28/2020 1:59:53 AM PDT by KevinB ("Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge." - Charles Darwin)
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To: knighthawk

START SUING THESE LIARS!!


6 posted on 04/28/2020 3:42:17 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: knighthawk
All of you remember the New York Times v Sullivan case where the press can lie about a public person as long as there is absence of malice? What the New York Slimes is counting on is that a lib/commie judge will back them up in their smears. I used to read "Accuracy in Media" and thiis was done before, even though the plaintiff had an airtight case.
7 posted on 04/28/2020 10:06:56 PM PDT by Stepan12 (potusm)
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Hannity’s Lawyer’s Letter to The New York Times EXPLAINED - Real Lawyer Reviews - Viva Frei Vlawg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NzTQqaNffc
Apr. 29 2020

Sean Hannity’s attorneys sent a letter of demand to the New York Times, alleging defamation. And NYT attorneys sent a response. An analysis of both.


8 posted on 04/29/2020 5:27:02 PM PDT by Valin
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