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November 30, 2006

Missing a Big Story

mediaflagsmall.jpgDid you know that the Tennessee Supreme Court is hearing a huge defamation lawsuit against World Net Daily that involves former Vice President Al Gore Jr.? Did you know that other defendants in the case are the Center for Public Integrity in Washington, D.C., WSIB-AM in Selmer, Tenn., the Decatur County Chronicle, WTVF Newschannel 5 in Nashville, the Savannah Snitch, the Savannah Journal, and WTVF commentator Larry Brinton?

Did you know that the plaintiff is seeking the highest damage award ever sough in a defamation case? Did you know that the case may well redefine press freedom in Tennessee?

You didn't? Well, now you do. What is still unclear is why the Tennessee and national news media aren't covering the lawsuit as the major news story with huge implications for press and blogger First Amendment free-speech freedoms that it is.


Comments

Where is the case being heard? Links?

Posted by: "John Galt" at November 30, 2006 12:54 PM

OK, did you go to the link and worlnetdaily.com?

Posted by: Rick Forman at November 30, 2006 9:26 PM

I assume the comment was directed at me and the answer is yes.

I also searched the Tennessee Supreme Court website and failed to find anything about it on the docket in any division.

Hence, my question. Where it is being heard.

Posted by: "John Galt" at December 1, 2006 10:43 AM

according to another WND article, the lawsuit was filed in Hardin County in April of 2001.

Posted by: jamey at December 1, 2006 11:09 PM
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