How the rich and powerful try to intimidate the press
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Holding the Powerful Accountable: Libel Threats and Tactics to Intimidate the Press
This chapter delves into the rising trend of legal threats used to silence media organizations and prevent accountability. The Times' legal team explores the misuse of libel laws and discusses strategic lawsuits against public participation (slaps). Through real cases involving a fraudster, an East London gangster, and a Russian oligarch, the chapter reveals the tactics employed by the wealthy and powerful to intimidate the press.
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