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The Ongoing Case of Rakofsky vs. Internet

Posted by timothy on from the oj-simpson-was-a-duffer dept.

Chmcginn writes "Joseph Rakofsky, a New Jersey lawyer whose claim to internet fame is filing a lawsuit against the Washington Post and the American Bar Association for criticizing his performance at a Washington, DC murder trial, has amended his suit to include a number of bloggers and internet forum members — for criticizing the lawsuit. Which is a bigger threat to free speech — direct government action, or fear of lawsuits for frivolous defamation charges?"

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  1. Clearly, the guy has a case of... by msauve · · Score: 5, Insightful

    SLAPP.

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