
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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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Political Intrigue and Power Dynamics in Trump's Era
02:22 • 2min
Defamation Lawsuits and First Amendment Impacts
04:52 • 10min
Presidential Legal Immunity and Defamation Challenges
15:21 • 7min
Trump's Defamation Lawsuits and Media Implications
22:10 • 7min
Defamation and Democracy: Legal Battles in Political Discourse
28:58 • 17min
