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CASE BRIEF - Sullivan v. NY Times - Part 2
In the conclusion of the Sullivan v. New York Times Case Brief, we pick up where the chaos left off—inside an Alabama courtroom that somehow decided the First and Fourteenth Amendments didn’t apply. From there, we follow the case through the Alabama Supreme Court and straight to the U.S. Supreme Court, where the Justices finally step in and do what the state court refused to do: follow the Constitution.
We then read and discuss the Supreme Court’s 9–0 rejection of the state court and Sullivan, and explain the new rule: public officials can’t recover for defamation, even if the speech is false, unless they prove actual malice—knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for the truth.
Join us as we examine the Supreme Court decision that ensured the breathing room the First Amendment needs to survive, even when speech is false, uncomfortable, or unpopular.
The information provided in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content should not be construed as legal advice or any lawyer client relationship.The information is not a substitute for professional legal counsel. THESE ARE JUST OUR OPINIONS!!!
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Kristan's Instagram: @krush18
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By Leslie and KristanIn the conclusion of the Sullivan v. New York Times Case Brief, we pick up where the chaos left off—inside an Alabama courtroom that somehow decided the First and Fourteenth Amendments didn’t apply. From there, we follow the case through the Alabama Supreme Court and straight to the U.S. Supreme Court, where the Justices finally step in and do what the state court refused to do: follow the Constitution.
We then read and discuss the Supreme Court’s 9–0 rejection of the state court and Sullivan, and explain the new rule: public officials can’t recover for defamation, even if the speech is false, unless they prove actual malice—knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for the truth.
Join us as we examine the Supreme Court decision that ensured the breathing room the First Amendment needs to survive, even when speech is false, uncomfortable, or unpopular.
The information provided in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content should not be construed as legal advice or any lawyer client relationship.The information is not a substitute for professional legal counsel. THESE ARE JUST OUR OPINIONS!!!
Reach out or follow us:
Instagram: @gavel_and_gossip
TikTok: @gavel.gossip
Leslie's Instagram: @lesliecaesq
Kristan's Instagram: @krush18
CLIPS NOW ON YOUTUBE! Gavel_and_Gossip
Links, episode information, documents and pictures credits can be found at: https://sites.google.com/view/gavelandgossip/home