ABikerSailor
Diamond Member
A tort...civil, not criminal!Libel should be a crime.Why don't you think a journalist can cross the line? The 1st amendment does not give one the right to ruin a persons life by knowingly broadcasting or printing unfounded accusations meant to do harm. If you think that is okay you are wrong.
You should educate yourself, because it already is.
LibelYou should read your own link, because it is not.Libel should be a crime.Why don't you think a journalist can cross the line? The 1st amendment does not give one the right to ruin a persons life by knowingly broadcasting or printing unfounded accusations meant to do harm. If you think that is okay you are wrong.
You should educate yourself, because it already is.
Libel
Libel is a tort governed by State law. State courts generally follow the common law of libel, which allows recovery of damages without proof of actual harm. Under the traditional rules of libel, injury is presumed from the fact of publication. However, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that freedom of expression secured by the First Amendment limits a State's power to award damages in actions for libel.
It is a crime, and damages can be awarded, but the states have the power to limit award damages if they so choose.
If you get taken to court and fined for something that you did to another, it qualifies as a crime in my book. You went to court, were found guilty, and you were punished.