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Can the President Sue the “Lying” Media for Libel? Looking at New York Times Company v. Sullivan
In 1960, the New York Times ran an ad trying to raise money for the release of Martin Luther King Jr. The ad contained a few false statements, leading the city’s commissioner to sue for libel. Here’s what happened.
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By Stephen MackeyIn 1960, the New York Times ran an ad trying to raise money for the release of Martin Luther King Jr. The ad contained a few false statements, leading the city’s commissioner to sue for libel. Here’s what happened.