ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - A woman who accused her former lover and dance instructor of rape in a widely read Facebook post was commenting on a matter of general public concern and is entitled to heightened protection against a defamation lawsuit, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled.
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In an opinion released Wednesday, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that because the defendant raised an issue of public concern, she’s entitled to stronger First Amendment protections
In a new ruling, the Minnesota Supreme Court has sided with a Minneapolis woman who publicly accused her dance teacher, who was also her romantic partner, of sexual assault.
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