Oprah in trouble

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TV talkshow host Oprah Winfrey is involved in an Agricultural Product Disparagement case, the first of its kind in the US, against cattle farmer Paul Engler. The case promises to provide insights on whether farmers should enjoy libel laws not found in other industries. The case would also bring to light freedom of speech and its interpretation. The case supposedly regards Ms. Winfrey's statements about BSE that have allegedly cost Mr. Engler $6.7 million in sales.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION--CROPS, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, Free Speech & Assembly, Interpretation and construction, Agricultural industry, Freedom of speech, Winfrey, Oprah

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Ready for your close-up, Mr Sharpton?

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Al Sharpton has been found guilty of making seven defamatory statements in the late 1980s about Steven Pagones, a prosecutor in New York, NY. Sharpton alleged that Pagones was one of a gang of white men who raped a young black girl, Tawana Brawley. Pagones is now seeking $395 million in damages. Sharpton has responded vigorously to his conviction, claiming that he has no money and that the verdict will be overturned very quickly.

Sharpton, Al

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Damage: John Major's libel

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The left-wing magazine had to pay a total of 250, 000 pounds, which it cannot afford, for publishing an article that repeated a rumor about Major having an affair with his cook. Major, who is unpopular, did not help his political career by initiating the suit.

United Kingdom, Prime ministers, Major, John, New Statesman and Society (Periodical)

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