Request for Reconsideration
Boston Herald asks the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to reconsider its ruling in the libel case of Judge Ernest Murphy vs. Boston Herald, Wedge, Crittenden etal. I was acquitted at trial. In its ruling against Dave Wedge, the Herald argues, the high court misrepresented some key facts of the case.
Earlier links:
Herald: Murphy wins appeals ruling in libel case: Herald vows to continue aggressive reporting
Globe: SJC upholds judge’s libel victory over the Herald.
Dan Kennedy: “pretty devastating.”
Boston Phoenix: ruling a mixed bag re freedom of press.
Posted by Jules Crittenden at 8:39 am on Tuesday, May 22, 2007
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May 22nd, 2007 at 5:56 pm
The Supreme Court of Cats upheld a decision by Tabby in favor of Puss in his lawsuit against the mice….
May 22nd, 2007 at 6:37 pm
So the Court “fundamentally” misquoted the prosecutor in a case that’s about a reporter misquoting a judge? Does this mean the SJC now gets sued for libel?