Trump is lashing out at CNN for airing a statement from Iran on the newly-announced ceasefire — which the network insists is indeed genuine. The post Trump Accuses CNN of Airing a ‘False Statement’ ...
JD Supra: U.S. Supreme Court Draws the Line: Misleading Statements Aren’t Always False
JD Supra: Supreme Court Excludes “Misleading” Statements from False Statement Liability in Thompson v. U.S.
In a unanimous decision issued on , the Supreme Court in Thompson v. U.S. heightened the burden of proof for “false” statements under 18 U.S.C. § 1014, excluding “misleading” but true ...
Supreme Court Excludes “Misleading” Statements from False Statement Liability in Thompson v. U.S.
SCOTUSblog: Heir to Chicago political dynasty brings his “false statement” charges to Supreme Court
Heir to Chicago political dynasty brings his “false statement” charges to Supreme Court
Mediaite on MSN: Trump Accuses CNN of Airing a ‘False Statement’ From Iran in Heated Truth Social Post — Network Insists It’s Authentic
Trump Accuses CNN of Airing a ‘False Statement’ From Iran in Heated Truth Social Post — Network Insists It’s Authentic
Reason: No Defamation Liability for False Statement That Congressional Witness's Lawyer Was Partly Paid for by Trump PAC
No Defamation Liability for False Statement That Congressional Witness's Lawyer Was Partly Paid for by Trump PAC
Reason: When Can Knowingly/Recklessly False Political Statements by Lawyers Lead to Discipline?
Generally speaking, the law can't punish false statements about the government—even knowing lies—on the grounds that they damage the government's reputation. In the words of New York Times v. Sullivan ...
LANSING — A fundraising consultant has been placed on probation and fined for giving a false statement in a "dark money" investigation conducted by Attorney General Dana Nessel. Sandra Baxter, 65, of ...