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Peaces@infosec.pub to Politics@beehaw.org · 2 years ago

Report on Anti-Gay Slur Could Put Local News Site Out of Business

www.nytimes.com

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Report on Anti-Gay Slur Could Put Local News Site Out of Business

www.nytimes.com

Peaces@infosec.pub to Politics@beehaw.org · 2 years ago
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When a north-central Wisconsin news site reported that a businessman had uttered a homophobic slur, he sued, claiming defamation. The legal bills are piling up.

NYT gift article expires in 30 days.

https://ghostarchive.org/archive/OSiC8

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    Sounds like Wisconsin (and everywhere) would benefit from strong anti-SLAPP laws.

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