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Year statute in california. number one, they know it. and if it's older than ten years, and the case itself would have already expired, they can't revive it with a new statute of limitations. so what lapd would be investigating, i don't know. having said that, he does have, as you have indicated, he's got some real problems in the civil arena. and, you know, with now 22 women coming out there, if he hurls any kind of denials at them, you see what happens in massachusetts, where somebody files a defamation, which is really kind of an end run-around the statute in a lot of ways. so this could be...

But so grossly offensive that it's hard for us at the asian american journalist association to fathom how those names made it on the broadcast. we're not reriot peating -- we're not repeating the names. asiana says the reputation of the four pilots and the company have been seriously damaged by the report. but we spoke to a fwyer who saya successful loft lawsuit is a long shot. >> the courts make it difficult to prevail in a defamation action. you have to show some intentional malice or reckless if distance, some real intent to hurt the airline. >> and yet we believe the lawsuit is going forwa...

Had no malicious intent. you had groups like the asian journalist association issuing a statement that in pretty much scathing style that reads, in part. quote: those names were not only wrong but so grossly offensive that it's hard for us at the asian american journalist association to fathom how those names made it on to the broadcast. asiana airlines is also not buying the apology saying, quote: the reputation of the four pilots and of the company had been seriously damaged by this report. but we spoke to a first amendment lawyer earlier who says a successful lawsuit based on these phony na...

Now, the local attorneys are suing galanter and galanter is suing the local attorneys in defamation action pending in florida. so you have a massive fight among the lawyers about what really went on during the nevada trial. so i think that's why this judge has said we'll have a hearing on this and o.j. is actually going to testify at the hear. at least that's what we're told. and i would assume galanter and the other attorneys will testify, as well. >> it will be interesting. paul and wendy, thank you so much. we appreciate it. >> always nice being with you. let's talk about something good a...

Whether it's defamation, does the naacp, does it need to be very careful about the language that it uses, whether it be in the resolution or whether it is during, you know, a broadcast interview as it pertains to the naacp's feelings about the tea party movement or any other movement for that matter? >> yeah, my friend julian vau n vaughn, there's never been very much subtlety in how they approach issues of racism. and i don't think they should be subtle. but the question is can they be defendants in a defamation action. they have in their 100 year history, but the cases ultimately have been t...