The Brian Lehrer Show

Trump's Defamation Suits and Threats

Dec 20, 2024
Katie Fallow, Deputy Litigation Director at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, discusses critical legal aspects of President Trump's defamation lawsuits against media outlets like ABC. She explores the implications these actions have on journalism and democracy. Fallow explains the chilling effects of such litigation on free speech, referencing landmark cases like New York Times v. Sullivan. The conversation also touches on how powerful figures may misuse legal strategies to silence dissent, raising concerns over media integrity and political discourse.
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