New York Times Co. v. Sullivan
Coverage of New York Times Co. v. Sullivan in the Nexus archive.
- Supreme Court to Alan Dershowitz: take a hike with your $300 million defamation suit against CNN
The Supreme Court declined to revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million defamation lawsuit against CNN over its coverage of his remarks during President Donald Trump's 2020 impeachment defense. Lower courts dismissed the case, ruling Dershowitz failed to prove CNN acted with 'actual malice,' adhering to the New York Times Co. v. Sullivan standard for public figures.
- Trump impeachment lawyer snubbed by SCOTUS in challenge to press freedom ruling
The Supreme Court refused to revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million defamation lawsuit against CNN, upholding a 1964 precedent protecting press freedom. The 7-2 decision denied a challenge to the 'actual malice' standard for defamation claims involving public figures, which requires proof of knowledge or reckless disregard for falsity.
- Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN
The Supreme Court refused to revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million defamation lawsuit against CNN over coverage of his remarks during President Donald Trump's 2020 impeachment. Lower courts dismissed the case, finding Dershowitz failed to prove CNN acted with 'actual malice' under the New York Times Co. v. Sullivan standard. Justices Gorsuch and Thomas dissented, urging a reevaluation of defamation standards for public figures.
- Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN
The Supreme Court refused to revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million defamation lawsuit against CNN over its coverage of his remarks during President Donald Trump's 2020 impeachment defense. Lower courts dismissed the case, finding Dershowitz failed to prove CNN acted with 'actual malice' in its reporting, adhering to the standard set by New York Times Co. v. Sullivan.