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Monday, June 9, 2008 12:00 AM

Comcast censors criticisms of itself and Rep. Carney

The telecom and cable operator rejects an ad, run by numerous other stations and newspapers, bringing to light its lawbreaking and the actions of a congressman who receives substantial donations from Comcast.
Glenn Greenwald

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  • Monday, June 9, 2008 03:01 PM

    Comcast's lawyers need to bone up....

    Under Pennsylvania law, a false allegation of criminal wrongdoing is considered to be defamation per se.

    Under Alabama law, defamation was assumed regardless of falsity, and damages presumed. Then came N.Y. Times v. Sullivan.

    The standard is "actual malice", not falsity.

    And that's just the most glaring error.

    Cheers,

    —Arne Langsetmo Read Arne Langsetmo's other letters

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