rejecting plaintiffs' argument that obtaining some information from plaintiffs but not conducting fuller investigation was evidence of actual malice
Summary of this case from Secord v. CockburnNo. 77-576.
December 12, 1977, OCTOBER TERM, 1977.
C.A. 2d Cir. Motions of Accuracy in Media, Inc., and Pacific Legal Foundation for leave to file briefs as amici curiae granted. Certiorari denied. Reported below: 556 F. 2d 113.
rejecting plaintiffs' argument that obtaining some information from plaintiffs but not conducting fuller investigation was evidence of actual malice
Summary of this case from Secord v. CockburnFull title:EDWARDS et al. v. NEW YORK TIMES Co. et al
Court:U.S.
Date published: Dec 12, 1977
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