How a #MeToo Facebook Post Tests the Limits of NYT v. Sullivan
The Minnesota Supreme CourtPhoto: Wikimedia CommonsDefamation, an umbrella term encompassing both libel and slander, is a legal doctrine that allows a plaintiff to recover damages if the defendant makes a false statement about them to others, harming their reputation and esteem in the community. However, different rules apply when the statements involve public figures or issues, and what is considered “public” may soon be reassessed by the courts due to the changing digital nature of how news and information becomes…