March 2024

Broadcaster Wins Summary Judgment and Attorneys’ Fees Under New York’s Expanded Anti-SLAPP Statute

By Jacquelyn Schell and Chad Bowman

PUBLISHED IN: MediaLawLetter March 2024

TOPICS : Anti-SLAPP, Defamation, Fair Report & Other Privileges

The news reports about sexual assault claims against the Catholic Church were protected by the fair report privilege and plaintiff failed to adduce any evidence of gross irresponsibility.

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