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Jerry Falwell v. Larry Flynt: The First Amendment on Trial

Rodney A. Smolla
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Description:In February 1988, the Supreme Court handed down its decision on one of the most explosive challenges to the First Amendment in legal history. The case began in 1983, when Larry Flynt and Hustler magazine published a parody that portrayed the Reverend Jerry Falwell--leader of the powerful Moral Majority--as a drunk who engaged in sexual relations with his mother. A shocked Falwell sued Flynt for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. After a wild trial in federal district court, a jury awarded Falwell substantial damages. A federal appeals court upheld the verdict, but then the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Flynt, a sweeping reaffirmation of the freedom of speech. This book is a highly entertaining and intellectually provocative account of this crucial legal battle. The author uses the trial as the centerpiece of a broad exploration of the First Amendment and its implications. In addition, he places the conflict in the larger context of modern televangelism and the pornography business--both lucrative enterprises with powerful media influence.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Jerry Falwell v. Larry Flynt: The First Amendment on Trial. To get started finding Jerry Falwell v. Larry Flynt: The First Amendment on Trial, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Jerry Falwell v. Larry Flynt: The First Amendment on Trial

Rodney A. Smolla
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Description: In February 1988, the Supreme Court handed down its decision on one of the most explosive challenges to the First Amendment in legal history. The case began in 1983, when Larry Flynt and Hustler magazine published a parody that portrayed the Reverend Jerry Falwell--leader of the powerful Moral Majority--as a drunk who engaged in sexual relations with his mother. A shocked Falwell sued Flynt for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. After a wild trial in federal district court, a jury awarded Falwell substantial damages. A federal appeals court upheld the verdict, but then the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Flynt, a sweeping reaffirmation of the freedom of speech. This book is a highly entertaining and intellectually provocative account of this crucial legal battle. The author uses the trial as the centerpiece of a broad exploration of the First Amendment and its implications. In addition, he places the conflict in the larger context of modern televangelism and the pornography business--both lucrative enterprises with powerful media influence.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Jerry Falwell v. Larry Flynt: The First Amendment on Trial. To get started finding Jerry Falwell v. Larry Flynt: The First Amendment on Trial, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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0252061519

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