Generalized statements in handbill did not defame pilot

Article Abstract:

The Oregon Supreme Court, in Reesman v. Highfill, ruled against a pilot who sued a citizen's group for defamation and false light invasion of privacy. The pilot, Bill Reesman, claimed that People Against Aurora Airport Expansion committed these torts in a handbill. The Court found the handbill could not reasonably be interpreted as referring to Reesman, and so could not have defamed him or put him in a false light.

Oregon, Privacy, Right of, Right of privacy

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Reporter had no doubt about the truth of drug story

Article Abstract:

The Mississippi Supreme Court threw out an award for libel against the press in Journal Publishing Co. v. McCullough. The court stated there was no evidence the reporters doubted the truth of the drug bust story involving a former government clerk they were reporting on.

Mississippi

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