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In reply to the discussion: Former FBI agent says Sarah Sanders libeled CNN's Jim Acosta with 'doctored' InfoWars video: [View all]TeamPooka
(24,204 posts)36. doesn't matter, just retweeting it is libel. Google the current libel case against Joy reid of msnbc
and notice the details are almost identical and Joy will probably lose that case too.
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Tripper11
Nov 2018
OP
doesn't matter, just retweeting it is libel. Google the current libel case against Joy reid of msnbc
TeamPooka
Nov 2018
#36
Libel is a civil action. Acosta would need to file a civil suit in Court. There is no "charge".
bench scientist
Nov 2018
#48
No surprise that the loudest shouting Fake News are the ones perpetrating fake news. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2018
#13
Acosta should float the notion he's considering filing suit - I want to see Suckabee squirm.
NoMoreRepugs
Nov 2018
#21
Not just float-he needs to DO IT. His career will suffer because of this without question.
flibbitygiblets
Nov 2018
#32
CNN should fund a lawsuit by Acosta. Think of the discovery phase, Jeff Zucker. Ratings gold!!!
RockRaven
Nov 2018
#33
Libel per se. She accused him of placing his hands on intern, ie battery a crime of moral turpitude
bench scientist
Nov 2018
#49