“Every man has a right to the enjoyment of a good reputation unassailed, as he has a right to life, liberty, or property. It was long ago said that ‘[a] good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.’ Prov. XXII:1. A suit for defamation is based on the injury done to reputation.” One of the only …
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George Zimmerman, accused of murdering Trayvon Martin, was acquitted of all charges on Saturday, including manslaughter. Today, Attorney General Eric Holder stated that he will push a federal investigation in a “manner that is consistent with the facts and the law.” There has also been a call for a civil suit by the family. This …
Continue reading Looming Post-Acquittal Problems for Zimmerman – A Breakdown of PossibilitiesToday the Supreme Court heard two oral arguments. One, Bowman v. Monsanto, I covered last week. The other, Millbrook v. U.S. was argued this morning and is about whether the Federal government waives sovereign immunity for intentional torts committed by security guards. Millbrook was an inmate at Lewisberg Federal Prison. While incarcerated, Millbrook alleged in a complaint that he …
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