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Nov 13, 1986

Free Speech

McCoy v. Hearst Corp

The California Supreme Court establishes that the First Amendment requires a higher standard of proof and review to find libel, especially when the respondents are public figures.

Court Case

Nov 13, 1986

Court Case

Nov 13, 1986

Free Speech

McCoy v. Hearst Corp

The California Supreme Court establishes that the First Amendment requires a higher standard of proof and review to find libel, especially when the respondents are public figures.

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